The Government of Liberia through the Ministry of information, Culture and Tourism has warned former President George M. Weah to control his followers to desist from causing chaos and confusion for the state. Speaking Tuesday July 16, 2024, at the Ministry of Information regular press briefing, Information Minister Jerolinmek M. Piah said the behavior displayed…
Agriculture Minister, Dr. Alexander Nuetah has announced the Boakai Administration’s ambitious plan to cut rice importation by 70% over the next six years. Liberia, which heavily relies on rice imports despite it being the staple diet of its citizens, is now shifting focus to boost domestic production. “This reliance on imported staple foods underscores the…
The 11th Judicial Circuit Court in Tubmanburg, Bomi County, has sentenced defendant Momo Kanneh to 10 years in prison. The Court decision on Friday, July 12, 2024, came as a result of a unanimous guilty verdict handed down by jurors sitting at the May Term of Court on crimes of aggravated assaults and murder. It…
The Government of Liberia is said to be investigating Prophet Benedict Jefferson Tweh, Head Pastor of Flaming Fire International Ministry for allegedly issuing curses against Liberians through his radio station. Information Minister Jerelimek Matthew Piah disclosed this on Tuesday, stating that Prophet Tweh has been summoned to respond to numerous complaints about curses directed at…
The President Pro-Tempore of the Liberian Senate says beside support to the Public Account, Expenditure and Audits Committee, the Legislature should set the example for transparency and accountability in the country. Speaking Monday, July 15, 2024 at the officially opening ceremony of the public hearing into the Auditor General’s Report by the Joint Public Accounts,…
The Executive Director of InfoQuest-Liberia, Matthias Yeanay has expressed disappointment over the prolong delay if not failure on the part of members of the Judiciary Branch of Government to declare their assets. Speaking at a news conference on Tuesday July 16, 2024, the InfoQuest boss told reporters that following his fruitful partnership meeting with the…
Activist Macclean Renner yesterday, staged a protest on the grounds of the Capitol Building urging members of the Legislature to avoid political games with the yellow machines procured by the Executive. Utilizing the session day at the Capitol Building, Renner displayed a placard with the message, “No Politics On These yellow machines; our roads are…
The Liberian Senate has endorsed recommendations from the Joint Committee on Public Corporation and Transportation regarding the revamping of Seaports in the country. The Joint Committee has advised Plenary of the Liberian Senate to recommend to the Executive Branch of Government, the issuance of an Executive Order on the National Port Authority Operational Control over…
The Minister of Education, Jarso M. Jallah has frowned on the over crownless of public schools across the country. Speaking Tuesday, July 16, 2024 at Information Ministry press briefing, Dr. Jallah said the ministry discovered after their recent county assessment tour in the fourteen counties that schools are overcrowded. Minister Jallah said the ministry is…
The Liberia Council of Churches (LCC) has criticized the Legislature for allotting to themselves US$45,000 each for the purchase new vehicles every three years. The Legislature has 103 members with 30 senators and 73 representatives. In a statement released over the weekend, Rev. Dr. Samuel B. Reeves, President of LCC asked “Is this not enough…
