The 2024 Elective Congress Committee (ECC) of the Association of Liberian Community Radio (ALICOR) has released the guidelines to members attending the 4th National Congress on Saturday, March 30th in Kakata City, Margibi County. According to a release quoting Emmanuel Nyema Johnson, Co-Chair of the ALICOR-Elections Commission, all is now set for the 2024 Elective…
In celebration of International Women’s Day (IWD) on March 8, 2024, women across the globe joined hands to amplify their voices and drive meaningful social change. Among them, the women of ArcelorMittal Liberia, under the leadership and guidance of the Vice President’s wife, stood tall in solidarity with all women and girls throughout Liberia. In…
The Director General of the Civil Service Agency (CSA), Josiah F. Joekai has disclosed that CSA has stopped the salaries and subsequently removed from the payroll all individuals employed as of December 18, 2023. Addressing Ministry of Information press briefing on Tuesday, March 26, 2024, Joekai said it was a violation of former President George…
The Deputy Minister for International Cooperation at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Dr. Ibrahim Nyei has disclosed that current and past government officials are in full compliance of the passport regulation. Speaking on OK FM Morning Show, Dr. Nyei said 31 percent out of 438 diplomatic and service passports have been retrieved. Deputy Minister Nyei…
The President Joseph Nyuma Boakai, Sr., has issued an Executive Order suspending $0.20 surcharge on petroleum pricing structure with immediate effect. The Order, numbered 128, was issued on March 21, 2024, and is part of the Government’s efforts to reduce the cost of living for its citizens. The President believes that lowering the cost of…
The National Custom Broker Association of Liberia (NCBAL) has alarmed over what they called the devalue of Liberian currency as shipping lines and the Liberia Revenue Authority demand payments only in United States Dollars. Speaking to reporters Tuesday, March 26, 2024, NCBAL General Secretary Kiatamba Morris Kici said after a case study in the sub-region,…
The World Bank Group’s new Country Climate and Development Report (CCDR) for Liberia explores the mounting risks that climate change could undercut Liberia’s economy and push more Liberians into poverty. Highlighting the role of proactive action, the report calls for adaptation and better planning for low-carbon growth, land use, and investment. While Liberia is among…
The Leadership of the Honorable House of Representatives held a constructive conversation with the Commissioner General of the Liberia Revenue Authority (LRA) Dorbor Jallah and his legal counsel, Cllr. Negbalee Warner on Tuesday, March 26, 2024. According to a press release from House Bureau, the end of the discussion, the Commissioner General agreed with the…
A joint delegation led by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations Representative, Madam Bintia Stephen Tchicaya, in partnership with USAID, the International Rescue Committee (IRC), and Breakthrough Action (BA), recently conducted a thorough assessment in the southeastern region of Liberia. The mission, spanning nine days, aimed to evaluate progress and address critical…
The Full Bench of the Supreme Court of Liberia has taken over the case relative to the petition for a writ of prohibition filed by Professor Wilson K. Tarpeh. The High Court is expected to hear the petition for a writ of prohibition today in the presence of both lawyers for petitioner Tarpeh and the…
