The Liberian Government, through the Minister of Labour, Cllr. Cooper W. Kruah, Sr, has with immediate effect, ordered the full employment of 59 casual daily hired workers at two major investment companies, the Supreme Liberia, Inc. and the Menzeh Zinc Factory on Bushrod Island. Supreme Liberia is a mattress manufacturing company while Menzeh Zinc produces…
On Tuesday, 18 February 2025, the Honorable Supreme Court of Liberia, in its October Term A.D. 2024, admitted two Senior Armed Forces of Liberia (AFL) Officers to the Supreme Court Bar as Counsellors- at- Law. The admittance of Lieutenant Colonel Joseph C. Palay, Judge Advocate General, Armed Forces of Liberia, and Major Thomas Preston Bombo,…
The National Civil Society Union of Liberia (NACSUL) expresses its profound sadness over the oxygen explosive incident that occurred during the evening hours of Tuesday, February 18, 2025 at the Gardnersville’s facility of Sethi Ferro Fabrik Company which resulted to the death of an employee, Saah Samukai. NACSUL, however, applauds the Management of Sethi Ferro…
The trial of former Finance Minister Samuel Tweah and four others facing corruption related charges is expected to kick off on Monday, February 24, 2025, at the Criminal Court “C” at the Temple of Justice in Monrovia. During a closed door meeting with Criminal Court C Judge Roosevelt Z. Willie, government lawyers presented pieces of…
The Minister of Finance and Development Planning (MFDP) Augustine K. Ngafuan says that the cancellation of the US$17 million USAID-sponsored project and other projects in the country will have a direct and indirect impact on the country’s development. Speaking on Voice of America (VOA) Wednesday, February 19, 2025, Minister Ngafuan said that the USAID was…
The management of Sethi Ferro Fabrik (Sethi Brothers) says it regrets the industrial incident on Tuesday, February 18, 2025, at its Gardnerville facility that led to the death of an employee assigned to the company’s Oxygen Plant. In a press release, Sethi Brothers said their thoughts and sincere condolences go out to the family, friends,…
Just a day after the controversial Speaker of the 55th Legislature, Richard N. Koon, allegedly ordered LNP officers and an unidentified individual to drill and forcibly open the car door of Montserrado County District #10 Representative Yekeh Kolubah, citizens have described the action as an “act of lawlessness.” Speaking to our reporter Wednesday, February 19,…
The Plenary of the House of Representatives on Tuesday, February 18, 2025 summoned the Ministry of Finance and Development (MFDP), Ministry of Justice, Ministry of Public Works, Public Procurement Concession Commission (PPCC) and the National Road Fund (NRF) to provide updates and clarity on a 100 Million Investment Loan implemented by East International Road Construction…
The Liberia Electricity Regulatory Commission (LERC) is currently reviewing a notice filed by Jungle Energy Power (JEP) requesting reconsideration of the recently announced electricity tariff. This comes after public hearings were held in Nimba and Bong counties on February 18 and 19, 2025, where stakeholders, local government authorities, businesses, and citizens voiced their opinions. In…
Former Grand Gedeh Superintendent Peter Solo has responded to what he terms as unfounded allegations by a CSO group under the banner Citizen for Better Liberia, accusing him of embezzling funds intended for the construction of a community college, road maintenance amongst other projects in the county. In an official response through a family member…
