By Domingo Dargbeh; Monrovia, Liberia – In a strong display of unity and commitment to national progress, the Executive Committee of Liberia’s ruling Unity Party has pledged its full support to the administration of President Joseph Nyumah Boakai and Vice President-Jewel Howard Taylor. The committee’s resolution, read by party Secretary General Amos Tweh, highlighted the […]
Read MoreBy Alphanso G. Kalama; The Civil Service Agency (CSA) has released initial findings regarding the educational qualifications of its employees, highlighting a diverse range of academic backgrounds. Among the workforce, 2,824 individuals hold associate degrees, 9,783 possess bachelor’s degrees, and 1,885 have graduate or postgraduate qualifications. However, the report also reveals a significant portion of […]
Read MoreBy Domingo Dargbeh Monrovia, Liberia – After significant delays, the draft Fiscal Year 2025 National Budget has finally been presented to the National Legislature. The budget, totaling US$851.8 million, was formally submitted through the Chief Clerk to the Presiding Officer of the House of Representatives. The budget is broken down into Core Revenue of US$833 […]
Read MoreBy Domingo Dargbeh; Graduands of the 4th Batch sit in there In a bold move to empower Liberia’s youthful population, Brace Institutes of Technology graduated 68 students in Information Technology at its 4th Graduation ceremony held over the weekend in Monrovia. The ceremony, which celebrated the students’ achievements, also underscored the institution’s commitment to bridging […]
Read MoreBy Alphanso G. Kalama; Assistant Minister Nyanplu on the Left while Minister Jerolinmek Piah is on the right Monrovia, Liberia — Matthew Nyanplu, the former Assistant Minister for Information Services, has resigned from his position, citing what he describes as the unjust suspension imposed on him by the government following his outspoken criticism of a […]
Read MoreBy Alphanso G. Kalama; Monrovia, Liberia — The University of Liberia (UL) has announced a delay in the resumption of classes, originally set for November 18, 2024, due to ongoing renovations aimed at improving campus facilities. At the same time, Acting President Dr. Al-Hassan Conteh condemned the recent surge in student violence, which has disrupted […]
Read MoreBy: Alphanso G. Kalama Matthew Nyanplu, Assistant Minister for Information Services, Monrovia, Liberia – President Joseph Nyuma Boakai has suspended Matthew Nyanplu, the Assistant Minister for Information Services, following a fiery public condemnation of the controversial NEKOTECH program. Nyanplu’s suspension, effective immediately, has sparked intense debate and raised questions about government transparency and accountability. The […]
Read MoreIn a scathing open letter, Assistant Information Minister Matthew Nyanplu has issued a strong warning to Liberians about the NEKOTECH program, which he describes as a “scam” aimed at exploiting hopeful students seeking to study in the United States. Nyanplu’s remarks come amidst growing concerns over the credibility of NEKOTECH’s claims, which promise to secure […]
Read MoreTokyo police confirmed on Friday the arrest of a 40-year-old British Liberian man, Joe Kpoto, on suspicion of stealing ¥13 million (approximately $83,400) from a company executive in a fraudulent gold transaction. Kpoto, whose occupation and residence remain unverified, has denied the charges. The suspect is accused of executing the scam on October 25, 2023, […]
Read MoreBy: Alphanso G. Kalama The Commissioner and CEO of the Liberia Maritime Authority (LiMA), Cllr. Neto Zarzar Lighe Sr., officially opened a three-day Certified Fraud Examiners (CFE) Conference in Monrovia on Wednesday, November 13, 2024. During his remarks, Cllr. Lighe called for collective action to combat fraud and corruption across both public and private sectors, […]
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