Grand Gedeh County District #1 Representative Jeremiah Sokan has submitted a bill to the House of Representatives titled An Act to Amend Section 2.2 of the Local Government Act of 2018. Representative Sokan said the repeal and amendment of certain provisions of the Local Government Act of 2018 will grant the County Legislative Caucus oversight…
During his tour of the Liberia Broadcasting System (LBS) ongoing modern construction work on the new radio and television complex project in Paynesville, President Joseph N. Boakai threw jabs at his critics who once suggested that he was an “old car parked.” Speaking with reporters on June 17, 2025, after the tour, Boakai said, “For…
Liberia’s Second Lady, Madam Snyleseh Stephenie Dahn Koung, is currently in Casablanca, Morocco, to participate in the ongoing 2025 Women’s Summit. The landmark event aims to unite women leaders and change-makers from the Kingdom of Morocco, across the African continent, and spanning regions including Canada and the United States. It began on June 18, 2025,…
As part of Vice President Jeremiah Koung’s diplomatic visit to the People’s Republic of China, he met on Wednesday, June 18, 2025, with Mr. Zhou NaiXiang, the Governor of Shandong Province, along with various provincial leaders and representatives from the Shandong Port Authority. The purpose of this visit was to enhance bilateral relations and explore…
Fifteen employees of the Ministry of Commerce & Industry (MoCI) have completed a two-week seminar in Industrial Clustering and Investment Promotion in the People’s Republic of China. According to a press release dated June 17, 2025, the seminar was held in Haikou City, Hainan Province, China, under the auspices of the International Cooperation and Exchange…
The Liberia National Police, through its Spokesperson, Cecelia G. Clarke, informed journalists during a press briefing on June 18, 2025, that the abandoned baby discovered at the Brewerville Cemetery was turned over to the Ministry of Gender, Children, and Social Protection. Madam Clarke said the abandoned baby was discovered at 10:21 pm at the Brewerville…
The Government of the People’s Republic of China has issued a stern warning to Liberia, advising its newly elected non-permanent member of the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) to remain committed to the “One-China” policy and to United Nations General Assembly Resolution 2758. This diplomatic communication follows closely on the heels of Liberia’s recent election…
The Director General of the Civil Service Agency, Josiah F. Joekai, has revealed that an increasing number of foreigners are occupying jobs that should be designated for Liberians. He made this statement on Tuesday, June 17, 2025, while presenting a report on the analysis of the 2024 Alien Work Permit Report, which was submitted to…
The Civil Society Network of Liberia (CSNL), through its Executive Director Sensee Kaidii, has described as erroneous and misleading, allegations of financial irregularities and legal violations contained in the General Auditing Commission’s (GAC) Report in the National Port Authority’s (NPA) contract with Global Maritime Tracking Systems (GMTS) for managing the Cargo Tracking Note (CTN) program….
On Tuesday, June 17, 2025, the Plenary of the Liberian Senate mandated the Committees on Concession and Investment, Public Works, and Mines and Energy to investigate the US$1.4 billion iron ore processing plant constructed by ArcelorMittal in Yekapa, Nimba County. This decision arose from a communication by Senator Nya D. Twayen of Nimba County, who…
