The Specialized Committee of the House of Representatives set up recently to probe into the issue of budget tempering has presented a critical report to Plenary, confirming that unauthorized alterations had been made to the 2024 National Budget. The Committee, established by Speaker J. Fonati Koffa, was tasked with investigating these allegations of budget tampering….
“So, for argument’s sake, if it is about any wrongdoing by the Board of Commissioners of the Liberia Telecommunications Authority (LTA), why is it that it has become a war against one person, Patrick Honnah?” a former Commissioner of the LTA asked. In recent days, there have been incessant barrages of verbal and cyber-attacks mainly…
The Minister of Foreign Affairs of Liberia, Sara Beysolow Nyanti, underscored the strength and significance of the Liberia-China relationship during her address at the 9th Ministerial Conference of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) held in Beijing. Foreign Minister Nyanti pledged Liberia’s unwavering commitment to the principles and objectives of FOCAC, under the astute leadership…
Members of the House of Representatives have unanimously voted to approve two significant loan agreements totaling US$24 million, marking a major step forward in Liberia’s development initiatives. The agreements, secured from the African Development Fund, are set to bolster both infrastructure and youth empowerment within Liberia. According to a release from the Press and Public Affairs…
The Civil Service Agency (CSA) is making significant strides in ensuring the integrity and efficiency of the sector by identifying and addressing issues related to ghost employees and financial mismanagement. As it stands, the CSA is expected to audit the University of Liberia anytime soon, according to the Acting President of the University Dr. Al-Hassan…
An alleged conspiracy to cover up for a 28-year-old Fula man only identified only as Alpha, who allegedly raped a four-year-old girl is said to be brewing tension in Zwedru, Grand Gedeh County. The alleged crime was reportedly committed in the Zanwoo Quarters community of Zwedru City. According to information gathered so far, the culprit…
National Teachers Association of Liberia Credit Union Cooperative Society (NTALCUCS) has vowed to lift thousands of teachers out of poverty after securing over L$14 million in surplus for the year 2023. The group has concluded its 5th Annual General Assembly in Ganta, Nimba County and brought together several members from the organization including regional presidents,…
The Government of Liberia has called on the Bureau Of State Owned Enterprises to investigate the Liberia Telecommunications Authority (LTA) and all other state owned enterprises over reports alleging that the LTA executives and others are receiving high salaries and benefits. Speaking Tuesday, September 3, 2024 at the Ministry of Information regular press briefing, Deputy…
As part of the Indonesia-Africa Forum, President Joseph N. Boakai has held bilateral talks with his Indonesian Counterpart, President Joko Widodo, to discuss the strengthening of ties between Liberia and Indonesia. According to an Executive Mansion release dated September 2, 2024, the Liberian leader expressed gratitude for the kind invitation to participate in the 2nd…
Members of the House of Representative on Tuesday, September 3, 2024, unanimously passed a bill establishing the National Tourism Authority. The Bill is titled: An Act to Amend Title 30, Public Authorities Laws Liberian Code of Law Revised Establish in Lieu The Liberian National Tourism Authority. The bill was passed through recommendations contained in a…
