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President Joseph Nyuma Boakai has called for the establishment of effective agricultural programs in community colleges to boost Liberia’s self-sufficiency, while pledging his government’s commitment to upgrade and establish international partnerships. During a visit to the Bomi Community College (BCC), Boakai outlined plans to strengthen Liberia’s community college system, emphasizing the importance of agricultural programs…

The Liberia National Police (LNP) has with immediate effect dismissed two of its officers, ACP. Sam S. D. Gballah and Patrolman Augustine G. Ben from the services of the LNP for acts of gross misconduct. The dismissal followed recommendation from the Special Investigation Team of the Professional Standard Division on allegation of impropriety of the…

The Rural Human Rights Activists Programme (RHRAP) ended a two-day working session with 30 community residents from Gbarnga including 19 of its Zonal Heads, as well as Citizen Action Committee-CAC, religious, youth and women leaders. According to a RHRAP release dated October 29, 2024, the working sessions were intended to engage community residents who are…

In a landmark move to promote transparency, efficiency, and improve public service delivery, President Joseph N. Boakai has directed all government institutions to adopt and implement the new National Performance Management and Compliance System (PMCS) immediately. The president said the initiative is designed to transform Liberia’s public sector into a result-driven model that prioritizes accountability,…

At least eighteen people were killed in a tragic motor accident on Sunday, October 27, 2024 on the Kakata highway in #7 Margibi County. Eyewitnesses told OK FM Correspondent Joekai G. Yango that the accident occurred when a speeding bus carrying 18 passengers from Kakata ran into a packed truck containing a huge quantity of…

A man identified as Prince H. Bright, aged 40, has been apprehended by the Legal Team of the Liberia Electricity Corporation (LEC) following a tip-off. Suspect Bright was arrested in Logan Town while in possession of a fake LEC’s ID card, a branded helmet and motorbike with LEC’s logo, and other equipment believed to be…

Liberian educator and researcher Fayiah S. Tamba has said the nation’s educational system has failed to ensure quality, calling for an urgent need of comprehensive reforms, particularly in high schools across the country. Speaking over the weekend at the 25th graduation ceremony of Trumpet of Faith Baptist School in Bassa Town, Tamba said complacency and complexities…

The Ministry of Commerce and Industry (MoCI) has warned the public and the business community over a series of fraudulent activities involving individuals impersonating senior officials of the Ministry. According to a release dated October 28, 2024, Criminal elements have been calling business owners, particularly within the Lebanese community, falsely claiming that the Acting Minister…

The Grand Jury of Grand Cape Mount County has issued indictments against defendants Emmanuel Davis and Enoch Kpayeh for the crimes of Unlicensed Possession of Controlled Drugs and Substances.  According to a press release dated October 28, 2024, the indictment follows a violation of the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act of 2023, Section 14.89, which…