The Managing Director of the Liberia Medicines & Health Products Regulatory Authority, Dr. Luke Bawo, has stressed the need for human capacity-building within the entity. Making opening statements during an engagement meeting with the Senior Management Team of the Authority, Dr. Bawo said the authority is functioning below its actual potential currently, however, he noted…
The Center for Transparency and Accountability in Liberia (CENTAL) has held a one-day “Anti-Corruption Policy Dialogue”. The dialogue, which was funded by the Embassy of Sweden in Liberia and the Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency (SIDA), was held on Wednesday, April 17, 2024 under the theme: “Increasing Funding for Anti-Corruption Efforts, Benefits and Recommended Actions.”…
A bill seeking the establishment of a Liberia Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) Commission has been introduced by Montserrado County Electoral District#14 Representative, Kerkula M. Kamara. The first reading of the bill was done in open session on Tuesday, April 16, 2024 during the extraordinary session of the House. “Honorable Speaker, youth unemployment…
The Government of Liberia through the Ministry of Post and Telecommunications has nominated two young cyber security experts to represent Liberia in the United States Department of State technical experts symposium to increase regional cooperation and sectorial information sharing on cyber threats. The U.S exchanged communication notes: “The United States Department of State is pleased…
The United Nations Country Team Liberia (UNCT) held its annual retreat at the Farmington Hotel in Margibi from April 15-17, 2024 highlighting collective delivery and support to national development planning. UN Resident Coordinator Christine Umutoni led the UN Country Team of 21 agencies during the three-day event held under the theme “Working Together Towards Liberia’s…
The Executive Director of Youth Network for Positive Change (YOUNETPO), Leo E. Tiah has highlighted the organization’s achievement in building a grassroots movement through capacity-building support. Taiah recently represented Liberia at the ICPD30 Global Youth Dialogue in Cotonou, Benin. During the different section engagements, he said that YOUNETPO like many youths-led organizations capacity has been…
The Head of Human Resources and Organizational Development at ArcelorMittal Liberia, Rebecca Kwabo-Buegar has emphasized that AML is fully compliant with the development of Liberian nationals both within the company and beyond. Madame Buegar’s comments came following a question during a recent town hall meeting with AML CEO Jozephus Coenen. The question was meant to…
The Executive Chairperson of the Liberia Anti-Corruption Commission (LACC) Cllr. Alexandra K. Zoe has informed the House of Representatives that there was a leaked of the assets declaration of former President George Manneh Weah. Appearing before the Representatives on Tuesday, April 16, 2024, Cllr. Zoe disclosed that it was established that the leakage of assets…
APM Terminals Liberia has announced sponsorship for the 2023/2024 National County Sports Meet, reaffirming its commitment to sports development. The County Sports Meet commenced on Sunday, April 14, 2024 simultaneously across four counties for the preliminary rounds. The event was inaugurated by Youth and Sports Minister, Cllr. Jeror Cole Bangalu. Mr. Emeka Ogbaje, Chief Financial…
The Civil Society Network of Liberia (CSNL) has condemned recent violent protests occasioned by massive looting, and destruction of properties belonging to Bea Mountain Mining Corporation (BMMC). Some citizens of Kinjor, Grand Cape Mount County were engaged in violent against the Mining Company, which led to the loss of lives. A statement by CSNL said…
