ArcelorMittal Liberia (AML), the foremost private sector investor, faces mounting frustration due to the persistent theft of rail plates along the Yekepa-Buchanan railroad. The company has seen relentless attacks by unidentified individuals, resulting in frequent train derailments. These derailments have at many times crippled the transportation of ore and essential logistics for weeks, depriving the…
About 100 female law enforcement officers have participated in the annual retreat and General Assembly of the Liberia Female Law Enforcement Association (LIFLEA). The retreat was held from February 22-24, 2024 in Gbarnga, Bong County. The event brought together female officers from the Bureau of Corrections and Rehabilitation, Liberia Drug Enforcement Agency, Liberia National Fire…
At long last, President Joseph Nyuma Boakai, Sr., has appointed Edward Appleton of the opposition Grassroots Development Movement (GDM) in his government. Mr. Appleton was appointed as Chairman of the Board of the National Oil Company of Liberia (NOCAL). Other appointed to the board include Malcolm King, Member of the Board; Kpannah Esther Alan, Member…
It appears that the political atmosphere is about to get heated especially for the ruling Unity Party as former President George Weah returns to the country vowing to be vocal. Weah made the statement shortly upon his arrival in the country at the Roberts International Airport on Tuesday, February 27, 2024. The former President has…
Journalists under the banner ‘Young Journalists Association of Liberia’ (YOJAL) have threatened to file a lawsuit against the President of the Reporters Association of Liberia (RAL), Willie Tokpah, if he fails to provide the US$3,000 given the association by former Liberia Maritime Authority Commissioner Eugene Nagbe. Speaking to reporters Tuesday, February 27, 2024 in Monrovia,…
The Vice President of the United States Madam Kamala Harris has congratulated Liberian President Joseph Nyuma Boakai on his election as President of Liberia. A statement from the Executive Mansion said President Boakai Monday, February 26, 2024, received a congratulatory message via telephone from the Vice President of the United States of America on behalf…
The quest to see and feel a better Liberia appears to be near as Information Minister-designate Jerolinmek Matthew Piah joins the wagon to ensure that the country is transformed. At his confirmation hearing on Monday, February 26, 2024, Mr. Piah told the Senate Committee on Information and Broadcasting that Liberia must be rebranded to attract…
The Office of the First Lady of Liberia, Kartumu Yarta Boakai, has praised The Carter Center for its pivotal role in advancing Liberia’s development, particularly in the area of mental health. Mrs. Boakai lauds The Carter Center’s steadfast support as instrumental in bolstering the nation’s efforts to address mental health challenges. In a meeting held…
Liberia’s government signed a $2.6 billion agreement with the Chinese company, China Union, to mine for iron ore in the former Bong Mines operation area in Western Liberia. The agreement reached in 2009, was intended to be Liberia’s chief investment ever, as the government announced it would generate between 3,000 to 4,000 jobs with an…
The Reporters Association of Liberia (RAL), in collaboration with Africa Development Management Associates (ADMA), has successfully concluded a day-long regional symposium on extractive industry reporting, with over fifty journalists in attendance in Ganta, Nimba County. RAL holds the distinction of being the largest auxiliary of the Press Union of Liberia. The symposium, held under the…
