The Liberia Revenue Authority (LRA) on April 4, 2024, launched a one-day High-level Hybrid of the Tax Inspectors Without Borders for Criminal Investigations (TIWB-CI) program at its headquarters in Paynesville. The TIWB-CI program is a collaborative initiative led by the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) and the United Nations Development Program (UNDP). It…
The Movement, Solidarity and Trust for a New Day (STAND), says it is troubled by a circular issued by the Civil Service Agency (CSA) on April 1, 2024, which appears to cast uncertainty over the employment status of over 40,000 employees under the guise of “Employment status regularization”. The group in a statement said this…
The Charge d’ Affaires of the United States Embassy near Monrovia, Catherine Rodriguez has called on development partners, including the United States to support Liberia in reaching development goals. Speaking at a one-day national dialogue hosted by USAID-LEAD on Thursday, April 4, 2024, Madam Rodriguez said the US wants Liberia achieve its developmental goals because…
Minister of Foreign Affairs, Sara Beysolow Nyanti says the women of Liberia fought for the peace currently being enjoyed by all Liberians. Without the stance of women, she said, there would be no peace in Liberia today. She spoke Thursday, April 4, 2024 at the end of a three-day Women’s Political Mediation and Peace dialogue…
The Liberian Government has begun massive dismissals of employees who are said to be on supplementary payroll. The Ministry of State for Presidential Affairs recently dismissed about 700 workers while other ministries and agencies are considering similar actions. The Decision By the Ministry of State sparked protest on Friday, March 29, 2024 on the grounds…
In adherence to a mandate from the House of Representatives for China Union to fulfill its Mineral Development Agreement, the company has begun inspection of infrastructure developments in Faumah District, Bong County. It can be recalled that a communication from Bong County District # 7 Representative, Foday Fahnbulleh, surfaced before the Plenary of the House…
The admission process of participants to the DOLF clinical trial is expected to begin today, April 5, 2024, at the Bong Mines Hospital, in Bong County, a statement has said. The Death to Onchocerciasis and Lymphatic Filariasis (DOLF) Project, is a Clinical Research partnership between the Government of Liberia through the National Public Health Institute…
The Economic Management Team of the Boakai Administration has held its first meeting to discuss key issues affecting the economy. The meeting held on Tuesday, April 2, 2024 at the Ministry of Finance and Development Planning was aimed at finding the appropriate remedy to pressing economic matters. Among the issues discussed were policies on commodities…
“When you are making decisions, be mindful that you are not making decisions only in the interest of the employees; you’re making decisions in the interest of the management as well. Without the management, without AML, you will not have employees,” The new leadership-elect of the ArcelorMittal Liberia Worker’s Union has been inducted into office,…
A pro media group, Media United to Enhance Democracy says reports surrounding the massive dismissals of employees and contractors from Government undermines the National Security of the Country. The Media Group says the Government of Liberia should be mindful how it goes about removing Liberians from payroll especially in the wake of a poor private…
