Despite repeated disruptions in power, the Plenary of the House of Representatives voted to pass Amendment No. 3 to the ArcelorMittal Liberia (AML) Mineral Development Agreement (MDA) on late Tuesday, January 20, 2026. The passage followed the presentation of a comprehensive report by the Joint Committee on Investment and Concessions, Lands, Mines, Energy, Natural Resources…
The Political Leader of the Liberia People’s Party (LPP), Cllr Tiawan Saye Gongloe, has launched a harsh criticism of mediocrity in the development process, stating that such a mentality cannot develop a nation. In an article titled: “THE DANGER OF THE “AT LEAST” MENTALITY IN LIBERIA: A NATION CANNOT DEVELOP ON MEDIOCRITY – PART I,”…
The Citizen Movement for Change (CMC) has suffered a setback after the Ministry of Public Works (MPW) denied its request for Review and Approval of Design Documents for the Construction of a 38-meter bridge in Bong County. The denial was made through a communication sent to CMC National Chairman James M.V. Yougie on Tuesday, November…
Pro-democracy group, Solidarity For A New Day (STAND) has vowed to lead a mass protest in Monrovia to speak against what it terms as ‘deepened oppression across the land.’ Recently, the group congratulated Foreign Minister Sara Beysolow Nyanti on the U.S. Extension of Visa Validity for Liberian Travelers from 12 to 36 months. The group…
Former Montserrado County District #8 Representative Acarous M. Gray has frowned on the alleged selective demolition exercise within the district. The former lawmaker said the Ministry of Public Work has refused to break down affluent people buildings on all alleys, mainly from 3rd to 14th Streets. He said from 3rd Street to 8th Street beach…
As thousands of partisans and supporters gathered over the weekend for the groundbreaking ceremony of the Congress for Democratic Change (CDC) headquarters in Congo Town, CDC Political Leader George M. Weah urged attendees to see themselves as builders, while criticizing the ruling government as breakers. He emphasized that the CDC is a leader in development…
The Press Bureau of the House of Representatives has described as false, unfounded, and misleading reports circulating on social media alleging a plan for the removal of Deputy Speaker Thomas Pangar Fallah from his position. According to a press statement issued on Monday, October 13, 2025, Press Director Robert Haynes stated that Deputy Speaker Fallah…
The Congress for Democratic Change (CDC) Headquarters Construction Committee has officially announced October 18, 2025, as the groundbreaking ceremony for its newly purchased property in Congo Town, opposite the Greater Refugee Church. Addressing a press conference on Monday, October 6, 2025, Committee Chairman Representative J. Fonati Koffa called on all partisans and well-wishers to turn…
The Solidarity and Trust for a New Day (STAND) has apparently detected what it calls ‘criminal alteration’ in the Concession Agreement between the Liberia Traffic Management Incorporated (LTMI) and the Government of Liberia. The Group is requesting President Joseph Boakai to restore the Ministry of Transport’s authority and investigate the reported alteration of the Agreement….
The Representative of Electoral District #2, Montserrado County, and Chairman of the House Committee on Executive, Sekou S. Kanneh, has denounced a ‘false’ report by the Independent Probe Newspaper linking him to a ploy outs Deputy House Speaker Thomas Fallah. The publication had earlier on Friday, August 15, 2025, reported a story bearing the caption…
