Workers of the Temporary Empowerment for Community Youth (TECY) project staged a protest outside the Ministry of Finance and Development Planning on Monday, September 30, 2024, blocking major roads in demand of 13 months of unpaid salary arrears owed to them by the Government of Liberia. The protesters, many of whom were women and elderly citizens,…
The Liberia Drugs Enforcement Agency (LDEA) says it has suspended two of its volunteer agents for time indefinite and issued warning to others for misconduct and failure to observe road safety measures. In a press release dated September 30, 2024, the LDEA said volunteer agents Abraham Goffa and Varney Jusu, were suspended consistent with Category…
In a move to actively contribute to the sustenance of peace and security efforts as a key factor in Liberia, The Federation of Liberian Youth has ended a one-day Annual Youth Peace and Security Forum in Monrovia. With support from the Irish Embassy near Monrovia and the UNFPA, the intensive brainstorming forum was held under…
Amidst uncertainty in Liberia concerning the alleged purchase of a US$96,000 vehicle for Commerce Minister Amin Modad by the Liberia Revenue Authority (LRA), a group calling itself Coalition of Youth & Students for Better Liberia (CYSBL) has described the Commissioner General of LRA James Dorbor Jallah as an “integrity icon.” Speaking with reporters Monday, September…
As Nigeria observes its 64th Independence Day today, October 1, 2024, Its Embassy near Monrovia has reaffirmed commitment to the development of Nigerian-Liberia relations with emphasis on people-to-people interactions for the mutual benefits of the two nations. Charge D’ Affairs, H.E. Manir Ibrahim, said the creativity, ingenuity and resourcefulness of Nigerians have been acknowledged both regionally…
What seems to appear like Prosecution does not have any piece of evidence in the case against a Guinean charged for mercenary activities has surfaced before Judge Roosevelt Z. Willie a 72hour ultimatum expired. Judge Willie’s 72 hours which expired on Friday, 28, 2024, places state lawyers in a position of not having any piece…
Rising health sector advocate Madam Patience Blay-Attoh has decried the staggering disparity in compensation in Liberia where healthcare workers who are the unsung heroes of our country’s health system, are grossly underpaid, while government officials and legislators indulge in exorbitant salaries and benefits. In a strongly worded statement written to this paper, the Liberia Ministers…
The Ministry of Finance and Development Planning (MFDP) and the Ministry of Internal Affairs have engaged with the Legislative Caucus Chairs from Bong, Lofa, Maryland, Grand Kru, and River Gee Counties on the recent consultations of the Counties Development Agenda and the formulations of the National Agenda for Inclusive Development (AID). During the engagement on…
President Joseph Nyuma Boakai has personally rallied the support of the International Community and member of the United Nations for Liberia’s candidacy for a non-permanent seat on the United Nations Security Council for the 2026-2027 term. President Boakai who spoke on Friday, September 27, 2024 in New York, United States of America, highlighted Liberia’s historical…
The veteran community of the Armed Forces of Liberia is demanding the Board of Directors of the National Bureau of Veteran Affairs to launch an investigation against the past leadership of the entity for the alleged involvement in the sale of a tractor and other equipment during their tenure. Turmoil The spokesman of the veteran…
