By: Alphanso G. Kalama,Email: alphansokalama@gmail.com Capitol Hill, Monrovia – The Liberian Senate has confirmed Hon. Augustine Ngafuan as the country’s latest Finance Minister in a unanimous vote. Ngafuan, born April 7, 1970, brings a wealth of experience to the role, having previously served as Liberia’s Minister of Foreign Affairs from 2012 to 2015 under President […]
Read MoreBy: Domingo DargbehEmail: dargbehdomingo@gmail.com Monrovia, Liberia – The General Auditing Commission (GAC) report has unveiled serious allegations of financial misconduct against Cllr. Cooper Kruah, who served as Minister of Posts and Telecommunications under former President George Weah’s administration. Cllr. Kruah, who held the post for over five years, was dismissed after attending a ceremony for […]
Read MoreBy: Alphanso G. Kalama,Email: alphansokalama@gmail.com Monrovia, Liberia – The United States has released its 2024 Investment Climate Statements for Liberia, highlighting both the opportunities and challenges faced by investors in the West African nation. The report outlines Liberia’s potential in several key sectors but also underscores significant barriers to economic development and investment. Opportunities in […]
Read MoreBy: Alphanso G. KalamaEmail: alphansokalama@gmail.com Monrovia, Liberia– The Liberia Anti-Corruption Commission (LACC) has charged several prominent figures from Liberia’s recent past administration with severe financial crimes. The indictment, handed down by the First Judicial Circuit Criminal Court “C” under Judge A. Blamo Dixon, names former Finance Minister Samuel D. Tweah, former Acting Minister of Justice […]
Read MoreBy: Alphanso G. Kalama,Email: alphansokalama@gmail.com Monrovia, Liberia – In a formal letter addressed to House Speaker J. Fonati Koffa, Solidarity and Trust for a New Day (STAND) has urged for the public release of the investigation report on alleged budget tampering involving approximately US$20 million. STAND, a pro-democracy advocacy organization committed to good governance and […]
Read MoreBy: Alphanso G. KalamaEmail: alphansokalama@gmail.com Liberia — Bea Mountain Mining Corporation (BMMC), Liberia’s largest commercial gold mine, is at the center of a new controversy following a fatal truck accident that claimed the lives of two Liberians on September 7, 2024. The victims, 5-year-old Saybah Selma and her uncle, George Bashir, were killed instantly when […]
Read MoreBy: Alphanso G. KalamaEmail: alphansokalama@gmail.com Shenzhen, China – On September 7, 2024, Liberia and China convened a one-day Trade Forum in Shenzhen, China’s tech hub and third-largest city. The event, hosted by Liberia’s Embassy in Beijing and Shenzhen’s Foreign Affairs Office, aimed to showcase investment opportunities in Liberia across various sectors, including tourism, agriculture, and […]
Read MoreBy Alphanso G. KalamaEmail: alphansokalama@gmail.com Kakata, Margibi Co. — Lastest development from Margibi’s capital has revealed that, more than 100 inmates have dramatically escaped from Kakata Central Prison, leaving a massive security crisis in the County. “The jailbreak, which unfolded early Sunday evening, saw prisoners overpowering the guards and injuring several in the process” eye […]
Read MoreNyeri, Kenya – A devastating fire at Hillside Endarasha Academy, a private primary school in Nyeri County, central Kenya, claimed the lives of seventeen pupils late Thursday night, according to the Ministry of Education. The blaze, which broke out around midnight local time, engulfed a dormitory housing more than 150 children aged between five and […]
Read MoreBy: Alphanso G. Kalama Congo Town, Monrovia – The head of the Liberia Anti-Corruption Commission has disclosed that numerous representatives from various districts have not declared their assets, raising concerns about transparency and accountability. The list of non-compliant representatives includes: Bong County Bomi County Montserrado County Gbapolu County Bassa County Cape Mount County Grand Kru […]
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