Rising health sector advocate Madam Patience Blay-Attoh has decried the staggering disparity in compensation in Liberia where healthcare workers who are the unsung heroes of our country’s health system, are grossly underpaid, while government officials and legislators indulge in exorbitant salaries and benefits. In a strongly worded statement written to this paper, the Liberia Ministers…
The Ministry of Finance and Development Planning (MFDP) and the Ministry of Internal Affairs have engaged with the Legislative Caucus Chairs from Bong, Lofa, Maryland, Grand Kru, and River Gee Counties on the recent consultations of the Counties Development Agenda and the formulations of the National Agenda for Inclusive Development (AID). During the engagement on…
President Joseph Nyuma Boakai has personally rallied the support of the International Community and member of the United Nations for Liberia’s candidacy for a non-permanent seat on the United Nations Security Council for the 2026-2027 term. President Boakai who spoke on Friday, September 27, 2024 in New York, United States of America, highlighted Liberia’s historical…
The veteran community of the Armed Forces of Liberia is demanding the Board of Directors of the National Bureau of Veteran Affairs to launch an investigation against the past leadership of the entity for the alleged involvement in the sale of a tractor and other equipment during their tenure. Turmoil The spokesman of the veteran…
The Board of Commissioners (BoC) of the Liberia Electricity Regulatory Commission (LERC) is currently reviewing the Jungle Energy Power’s (JEP) electricity tariff applications for Nimba and Bong counties. On September 25 and 27, the Commission held two separate public hearings in Bong and Nimba Counties to solicit the inputs, recommendation of customers and electricity users….
On Friday, September 27, 2024, a group under the banner Youth & Students for Better Liberia (YSBL) put smiles on the faces of serious-minded students at the Great Commission Academy in Chicken Soup Factory by donating school items. The donation, according to the group, is part of efforts to promote President Joseph N. Boakai’s Back…
The International Monetary Fund Management and Executive Board have approved a 40-month Extended Credit Facility (ECF) arrangement in the tone of US$210 Million for Liberia. The IMF’s Management and Executive Board made the approval at a Board meeting on Wednesday, September 25, 2024. Commenting on the IMF Board’s decision, Finance and Development Planning Minister Augustine…
Vice President Jeremiah Kpan Koung has expressed gratitude to the United States Government for its ongoing support to Liberia. VP Koung acknowledged the recent donation of uniforms to the Liberia National Police (LNP), aimed at enhancing the appearance of LNP officers during their crucial law enforcement duties. During the ceremony on Thursday, September 26, 2024,…
Liberia’s President Joseph N. Boakai rallied support for Liberia to ascend to the African non-permanent seat of the UN Security Council 2026 when he addressed the UN General Assembly in New York, USA, on Wednesday, September 25, 2024. Boakai described the 79th Assembly as a pivotal moment for Liberia’s bid to ascend to the African non-permanent…
Chief Justice Sie-Nyene G. Yuoh has directed the Grievance and Ethics Committee to investigate allegations of ethical misconduct against Cllr. Samuel Pearson. In a directive dated August 14, 2024, addressed to Cllr. George Henries, Chairperson of the Committee at the Temple of Justice, the Chief Justice requested an immediate inquiry into the complaint lodged by…
