A group under the banner Liberia Coalition of Human Right Defenders (LICHRD) is engaging the Government of Liberia on the legislation of a draft human right defender’s policy aimed at protecting activists across the country. LICHRD’s Chairperson, Neidoteh Torbor, said defending the rights of human beings in the country amidst growing threats and insecurities, require…
The University of Liberia Faculty Association (ULFA) has officially dedicated its new faculty lounge at UL Capitol Hill main campus. The ceremony brought together ULFA members, UL President and other administrators over the weekend. The new faculty lounge is expected to serve as a valuable resource for faculty members and provide a comfortable and conducive…
The Chief Executive Officer of Western Cluster Liberia (WCL) has announced a three-month training program for 25 young individuals from Bomi County. Mr. Joseph Coelho said the training is aimed at equipping beneficiaries with skills to operate heavy duty machines. The initiative, according to him, underscores Western Cluster’s commitment to youth development. Coelho emphasized that…
The Management of Bea Mountain Mining Corporation (BMMC) acknowledges and expresses regret of a workplace accident which occurred at its New Liberty Mine on Saturday, 8 June 2024. Bea Mountain says it has observed with grave concern rumors circulating on various social media platforms regarding the accident. “The Management strongly denounces the misinformation that is…
Resident Bishop Samuel Jerome Quire says the United Methodist Church (UMC) in Liberia is not a gay church. Speaking with reporters on Friday, June, 7 2024 in Monrovia, Bishop Quire said there have been lot of messages shared on the social and secular media about human sexuality and the United Methodist Church; describing some of…
President Joseph N. Boakai has disclosed that a number of Korean investors have expressed interest in coming to Liberia to invest in many areas with technical transfer. Speaking with reporters upon his return from the Korea-Africa Summit in Seoul, South Korea over the weekend, the President said his visit to the summit was not to…
Magistrate Ben Barco of the Monrovia City Court at the Temple of Justice has ordered the incarceration of Rev. Emmanuel Nimely, pastor of the Forkay Klon Family Fellowship Church. He was sent to jail at the Monrovia Central Prison on Friday, June 7, 2024 after his lawyers failed to secure a criminal appearance bond for…
Days after disclosing the poor condition of the Port of Buchanan in Grand Bassa County, Director Jonathan Lamport Kaipay has called on the Government and development partners to prioritize the need for a coastal defense project. Speaking with journalists over the weekend in Grand Bassa County, Buchanan Port Director Kaipay said the coastal defense project…
Liberian youth groups, with support from the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) and the Ministry of Youth and Sports, have organized themselves into a national coalition to drive Liberia’s youth peace and security agenda. The coalition’s formation follows a two-day workshop on youth, peace, and security in Monrovia. The workshop, conducted from 6-7 June, is…
The Liberia Business Association (LIBA) calls on border control security personnel to remain vigilant and prevent the haulage of large quantities of rice to neighboring countries at the detriment of the country’s interest. LIBA believes that rice importers in Liberia have the financial capacity to establish large commercial rice farms and acquire the necessary rice…
