The National Commission on Higher Education (NCHE) says it is conducting a stringent inspection of tertiary schools across the country that will see the closure of institutions falling short of the required standard. Speaking recently at the Ministry of Information in Monrovia, the Executive of Director of NCHE Dr. Edward Lama Wonkeryor said over the…
There are reported plans by the Government of Liberia to hire a Turkish-based company, Albayrak Group, for the renovation of Roberts International Airport (RIA). The Company is said to be linked to former Guinean President Alpha Conde Sources hinted this paper about ongoing plans to hire Albayrak Group. However, decisions surrounding the consideration of this…
The United Nation Resident Coordinator in Liberia Christine N. Umutoni says the Government of Liberia, International and Local partners, must develop policies that reflect national commitment to the 2030 Agenda and focus on the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Speaking Friday, December 6, 2024 at the Government-UN Strategic Policy Dialogue in Monrovia, Madam Umutoni said the…
The Liberia Immigration Service (LIS) has graduated 515 recruits from its Joseph Boakai Training Academy in Foya, Lofa County after undergoing six weeks intensive training in immigration formalities. The graduation ceremony was held over the weekend in Foya District, Lofa County. Cllr. N. Oswald Tweh, Minister of Justice/ Attorney General of the Republic of Liberia,…
The Liberia Anti-Corruption Commission (LACC) over the weekend joined other countries across the world to celebrate the observance of International Corruption Day. The program in Monrovia brought together integrity instructions, students and international partners under the International theme: “Uniting with Youth Against Corruption: Shaping Tomorrow’s Integrity”. Speaking at the program, LACC Executive Chairpersons Alexandra K….
The Government of Liberia through the National Food Assistance Agency (NFAA) has begun its ‘Food Aid to the Vulnerable’ project for the festive season of Christmas and New Year. The project targets beneficiaries of five institutions of the needy in and around Monrovia with several food items, mostly home-grown food products such as bags of…
Liberian President Joseph N. Boakai has officially re-launched the Domestic Scholarship Program for 424 successful applicants. During the launch, Saturday, December 7, 2024 in Monrovia, Boakai described the scholarship as a key initiative aimed at providing educational opportunities to Liberian students and enhancing their educational sojourn. The Liberian leader said inclusion is important considering the…
The Liberia Agency for Community Empowerment (LACE) Executive Director Julius Sele has informed senators that the Ministry of Finance and Development Planning slashed the US$11.8 million allocated in the 2024 National Budget for legislative projects for the 73 electoral districts to Liberian Dollars 4.7 million. Executive Director Sele made the statement Thursday, December 5, 2024,…
The Resident Judge of Criminal Court “C” at the Temple of Justice in Monrovia has held the Minister of Justice and three others for Criminal Contempt of Court. Judge A. Blamo Dixon’s action is based upon Minister Oswald Tweh, Col. Gregory O. W. Coleman, Inspector General of Police, Cllr. Richard Scott, Montserrado County Attorney and…
The Civil Society Network of Liberia (CSNL) has described as despicable and ridiculous actions by Cllr. Johnny Momoh to have allegedly conspired with ChildFund Liberia official Madam Patricia Miatta Kamara and others to denigrate and disgrace Madam Marie Nellon by throwing her things out of her home in her absence. The matter which is presently…
