A bill seeking the establishment of a Liberia Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) Commission has been introduced by Montserrado County Electoral District#14 Representative, Kerkula M. Kamara. The first reading of the bill was done in open session on Tuesday, April 16, 2024 during the extraordinary session of the House. “Honorable Speaker, youth unemployment…
The Government of Liberia through the Ministry of Post and Telecommunications has nominated two young cyber security experts to represent Liberia in the United States Department of State technical experts symposium to increase regional cooperation and sectorial information sharing on cyber threats. The U.S exchanged communication notes: “The United States Department of State is pleased…
The United Nations Country Team Liberia (UNCT) held its annual retreat at the Farmington Hotel in Margibi from April 15-17, 2024 highlighting collective delivery and support to national development planning. UN Resident Coordinator Christine Umutoni led the UN Country Team of 21 agencies during the three-day event held under the theme “Working Together Towards Liberia’s…
The Executive Director of Youth Network for Positive Change (YOUNETPO), Leo E. Tiah has highlighted the organization’s achievement in building a grassroots movement through capacity-building support. Taiah recently represented Liberia at the ICPD30 Global Youth Dialogue in Cotonou, Benin. During the different section engagements, he said that YOUNETPO like many youths-led organizations capacity has been…
The Head of Human Resources and Organizational Development at ArcelorMittal Liberia, Rebecca Kwabo-Buegar has emphasized that AML is fully compliant with the development of Liberian nationals both within the company and beyond. Madame Buegar’s comments came following a question during a recent town hall meeting with AML CEO Jozephus Coenen. The question was meant to…
The Executive Chairperson of the Liberia Anti-Corruption Commission (LACC) Cllr. Alexandra K. Zoe has informed the House of Representatives that there was a leaked of the assets declaration of former President George Manneh Weah. Appearing before the Representatives on Tuesday, April 16, 2024, Cllr. Zoe disclosed that it was established that the leakage of assets…
APM Terminals Liberia has announced sponsorship for the 2023/2024 National County Sports Meet, reaffirming its commitment to sports development. The County Sports Meet commenced on Sunday, April 14, 2024 simultaneously across four counties for the preliminary rounds. The event was inaugurated by Youth and Sports Minister, Cllr. Jeror Cole Bangalu. Mr. Emeka Ogbaje, Chief Financial…
The Civil Society Network of Liberia (CSNL) has condemned recent violent protests occasioned by massive looting, and destruction of properties belonging to Bea Mountain Mining Corporation (BMMC). Some citizens of Kinjor, Grand Cape Mount County were engaged in violent against the Mining Company, which led to the loss of lives. A statement by CSNL said…
The Deputy Chief Imam for International Affairs of the National Muslim Council of Liberia and Chief Imam of the Wilson Corner Central Mosque in Brewerville has craved the indulgence of President Joseph Nyumah Boakai and his cabinet to embrace an inclusive and merits based system of government. Speaking recently in District #17 Montserrado County, Sheikh…
The Movement with Integrity for National Development (MIND) says it welcomes new reforms undertaken by Minister Cooper Kruah at the Ministry of Labor. According to an April 16, 2024 release, the group thanked President Joseph Nyuma Boakai for appointing Minister Kruah to steer the affairs of the country’s labor sector, saying there couldn’t have been…
