Several journalists are undergoing capacity building training to ensure responsive, transparent and open governance through tracking government budget performance and implementation. The training is an initiative of the Open Government Partnership Secretariat with support from the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and funding from the Governments of Luxemburg and the Republic of Korea. The project…
Liberia is gearing up to host its first international surf games under the Liberia Surfing Association (LSA) in Robertsport, Grand Cape Mount County. The event will take place from May 23 to 28, 2024 under the theme “Surf to Rise.” Speaking Thursday, April 18, 2024, Organizing Committee Member, Madam Robena Vincent said the African Surf…
Shaita FC’s James Doe Tarpeh was on target for Lofa County in their 2-0 win over Margibi County at the Nancy Doe Sports Stadium in Kakata. Tarpeh scored the second goal of the match for Lofa to give the Wolokizi boys all three points in their first group game of the ongoing County Meet. Lofa…
Monrovia Sparkling Stars Academy has advanced to the quarterfinals of the African Youth Cup 2023 in Guinea following their 1-0 victory over Sabou FC on Wednesday, April 17, 2024. The stars has played three games in the ongoing African Youth Cup, draw two and win one. Monrovia Sparkling Stars lost their first game against Africa…
Watanga FC and Paynesville FC’s journey to the Confederation of African Football (CAF) signifies that the entire nation must rally behind them to ensure better performance. Paynesville FC has undergone a remarkable transformation, ascending from Division 3 to Division 1 in less than four years. At the onset of the 2023/24 Division 1 season, they…
There appears to be doubt over a Central Bank of Liberia (CBL) loan of US$83 million to the government of Liberia. In the wake of this uncertainty, the Liberian Senate has launched an investigation to ascertain what happened with the loan in December 2023 On Tuesday, April 16, 2024, the Senators set up a committee…
Judge Nelson Chinneh of Criminal Court B acquitted an American Missionary, Lucas Richards, for answering to the charges of Aggravated Assault and Criminal Attempt to Commit Murder as was charged by the Government of Liberia. According to Judge Chinneh on April 17, 2024 said “It is the ruling of this court that considering the fact,…
United States Company High Power Exploration Inc. (“HPX”) has announced that it has completed technical due diligence on the St John River iron ore licenses in Liberia concerning an acquisition agreement with Intra Ferrous Pte. Ltd signed in December 2023. According to a statement, HPX’s technical team completed extensive review work and a site visit…
Education Minister, Dr. Jarso Maley Jallah says there is a critical need to enhance standardized reporting across the school system. Speaking recently at the Ministerial Complex in Congo Town, Dr. Jallah highlighted the importance of comprehensive reports from each county, providing valuable insights into enrollment figures and local school system challenges. “This call to action…
The Government of Liberia has kicked off national budget awareness activities in Montserrado County through the Open Budget Office at Ministry of Finance and Development Planning. An April 16, 2024 release said the draft national budget awareness is intended to give the public access to budget information and opportunities to participate in the budget process…
