The Central Bank of Liberia (CBL) has confirmed ownership of the US$20 million which is temporarily being stored in the Bank of Ghana (BoG) vault. The CBL stated that the money is destined for Liberia. The bank further clarified that this transaction is part of its regular operations to ensure sufficient currency circulation within Liberia,…
President Joseph N. Boakai has attributed the situation of street urchins in Liberia to the waste of national resources and public corruption. Launching the Street Child Project’ titled “Support A Child, Save The Future,” Wednesday, August 28, 2024 at the EJS Ministerial Complex in Congo Town, President Boakai said that the misuse of public resources…
Internal Affairs Minister Francis Sakela Nyumalin convened with USAID Mission Director Jim Wright and key stakeholders to discuss ongoing development initiatives in Liberia. According to a release dated Tuesday, August 27, 2024, the meeting underscored the fruitful collaboration between the Ministry and USAID and highlighted areas of concern that need urgent attention. Minister Nyumalin opened…
Liberia’s Health Minister, Dr. Louise M. Kpoto, has been elected as one of the Vice Chairs of the World Health Organization (WHO) Regional Committee for Africa. The election took place during the 74th Session of the Committee, currently underway in Brazzaville, Republic of Congo, according to a release. The session, which runs from August 26…
The Kofi Annan Institute for Conflict Transformation is expected to host a peace forum in Liberia. The event is part of the 21st celebration of the signing of the Accra Comprehensive Peace Accord that brought lasting peace to Liberia. Speaking Wednesday, August 28, 2024 at the University of Liberia, the Director of the Kofi Annan…
On Tuesday, August 27, 2024, a 23-year-old Liberian author, Massa I. L. Gray made a significant contribution to Liberia’s education sector by launching five intriguing and impactful books. The ceremony, held in the conference room of the Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Protection at the EJS Ministerial Complex in Congo Town, Monrovia, was attended…
Earlier media reports had suggested that the presence of the ECOWAS Commission Delegation in the country was as a result of a recent letter addressed to it by former Liberian President George Weah, complaining the Government of Liberia for perpetrating unprovoked violence against partisans of the Coalition for Democratic Change (CDC). But these reports appear…
The Government of Liberia and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) have reached a staff-level agreement to establish a new 40-month Extended Credit Facility (ECF) worth SDR 155 million (approximately US$209 million), and awaiting final approval by IMF Executive Board and discussion with Liberia scheduled for September 25, 2025. Addressing an Information Ministry press briefing on…
Liberia’s former Minister of State for Presidential Affairs now Senator of Margibi County, Nathaniel F. McGill, through his legal team, has filed for a Writ of Prohibition against the Liberia Anti-Corruption Commission (LACC). McGill’s writ seeks to halt any ongoing investigation into his actions during his tenure as Minister of State for Presidential Affairs under…
The Minister of Gender, Children and Social Protection through President Joseph N. Boakai is expected to launch the ‘Street Child Project’ titled “Support A Child, Save The Future,” with efforts aimed towards addressing the alarming crisis of street children. The program is expected to take place today, August 28, 2024, at the EJS Ministerial Complex in…
