In a recent interview at the Africa-US Business Summit, President Boakai expressed deep concerns about the legacy of defunct mining sites in Liberia. Once vibrant communities, these areas are now ghost towns, their prosperity erased by the exodus of mining companies. The President mentioned specific sites: Mano River, LMC in Tubmanburg, Bong Mines in Bong…
President Joseph N. Boakai has called on the Director General of the Liberia Maritime Authority (LiMA) Cllr. Neto Zarzar Lighe to offer certificates of competence and other officer courses for cadets who are currently onboard vessels and those joining the institution. Delivering the keynote address at the 3rd Graduation Ceremony of the Liberia Maritime Training…
Women of Nimba County have distanced themselves from reports that they want world steel giant ArcelorMittal-Liberia out of their county. In a statement read at a press conference, the women said “First and foremost, we wish to unequivocally distance the people of Nimba from the recent disruptions orchestrated by a small, hired group from some…
The President Pro-Tempore of the Liberian Senate, Nyonblee Karnga-Lawrence has disclosed that the second quarter of their sitting will be robust on implementation, monitoring and evaluation especially, with the various allotments in the 2024 National budget. Pro-Tempore Karnga-Lawrence made the statement on Thursday, May 16, 2024 at the opening of the second quarter. Senator Lawrence…
The Liberian Senate has inducted the newest Senator of Nimba County, Nya D. Twayen following his certification by the National Elections Commission (NEC) as winner of the April 22, 2024 by-election. The Liberian Senate presided over by its Pro Tempore, Nyonblee Kangar Lawrence, administered the oath of office on Thursday, May 16, 2024 and officially…
The Resident Representative and Ambassador of the President of the ECOWAS Commission to Liberia, Josephine Nkrumah, says education is the most relevant measure any country can deplore in the prevention of terrorism and violent extremism. Violent extremism is the beliefs and actions of people who support or use violence to achieve ideological, religious, or political…
For the first time in the history of the fisheries sector, the National Fisheries and Aquaculture Authority, (NaFAA) has launched its “Go-Live Integrated Workflow Management System”. The Go-Live Management System is intended to reduce paper usage and a move that aligns with global sustainability goals and reflects their responsibility towards the conservation of the entity…
The enforcement of helmets and insurance on motorcycles is good for public safety and is a desirable public policy. I support the enforcement contrary to my political adversaries who view everything with partisan lenses. Protecting public safety is the responsibility of all citizens. However, public policies to protect people from themselves and others cannot be…
Central Bank of Liberia’s (CBL) deadline for exchange of the old banknotes has expired. The extended deadline expired on Wednesday, May 15, 2024. Speaking Wednesday, the Communication Director of CBL, P. Alphonsus Zeon said the extension was to bring relief to citizens who have yet to exchange their old banknotes. Mr. Zeon said the old…
Since President Joseph N. Boakai met with the President of Kosovo, Madam Vjosa Osmani in Dallas, Texas, United States of America during his visit, there have been mixed-reaction among some Liberians. Upon his return back home, President Boakai told Executive Mansion reporters Tuesday, May 14, 2024 at the Roberts International Airport that the visit of…
