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The Chairman of the Law Reform Commission (LRC),  Cllr. Boakai kanneh, has underscored the importance of legislating the draft insurance law of 2020. Speaking on Wednesday, March 5, 2025, at the start of a three-day validation workshop to review the draft insurance law of 2020 at the Executive Pavilion in Monrovia, Cllr. Kanneh said, ‘‘I…

The President of the University of Liberia (UL) Dr. Layli Maparyan has returned to Liberia after being away to meet partners and key investors to aid in strengthening the efforts of the University. In February, Dr. Maparyan paid a visit to the United States to engage in several activities directly related to her priorities for…

A non-profit NGO named “Shine Vocational Training Institute” (Shivotin) on Friday, February 28, 2025 graduated over thirty Liberians in various disciplines. The first graduation ceremony of the institution saw graduates receive certificates in computer, Cosmetology, Interior Decoration, Plumbing, Tie & Dying, Soap Science, and General food service. Speaking at the graduation ceremony, the Executive Director…

A young citizen of Ziah Town, Grand Gedeh County, Mohammed Beldeh, saw his life being cut short at the behest of a pickup belonging to Grand Gedeh County District #2 Representative Marie Johnson. Residents of the district woke up to the sad news in disgust, given the fact that Representative Johnson has been at the…

The European Union (EU) and the Government of Liberia(GoL) have signed two financing agreements amounting to US$21.3 million to support national development, gender equality, and civil society engagement. The signing underscores the EU’s sustained commitment to fostering good governance and sustainable development in Liberia. The agreements, as part of the EU’s 2024 Annual Action Plan,…

The National Road Fund (NRF) Chief Administrative Officer John H. Tokpah has disclosed eight fuel importers that own the Government of Liberia(GoL) through the National Road Fund US$15. 287,101.24 million. He made the statement on Tuesday, March 4, 2025, when the Ministry of Justice, National Road Fund, Liberia Petroleum Refining Company, and the Ministry of…

The Liberia Electricity Regulatory Commission (LERC) has announced the suspension of the unauthorized ‘expedited connection service fee’ charged by the Liberia Electricity Corporation (LEC). A March 4, 2025 release said the expedited connection fee of US$150.00 being charged by LEC is not authorized and does not comply with the regulations set forth by the Commission….

Barely one month to the ensuing Nimba County Senatorial By-Election, five aspirants have so far registered for the process; the National Elections Commission (NEC) has disclosed.  It can be recalled that the Board of Commissioners of NEC on February 10, 2025 issued an election writ to Magistrates of Nimba County for the conduct of a…

The John F. Kennedy Medical Center, the nation’s leading public referral hospital, still falls far short of being a state-of-the-art facility. It lacks nearly all the basic essential equipment and manpower needed to reach that level. Hospital authorities have said. Established in 1971 and named after the 35th President of the United States, JFK has…