Monrovia, Liberia – The United States, represented by Deputy Chief of Mission Catherine Rodriguez, has announced technical assistance to Liberia’s National Traditional Council. The announcement came during the induction ceremony of the newly elected council heads held recently in Congo Town. Madam Rodriguez detailed that the US government’s support is aimed at aiding the council […]
Read MorePresident Joseph Boakai has signed Executive Order No. 135, extending the provisions of Executive Order No. 119 to further boost Liberia’s economic growth. The new directive aims to solidify recent economic gains and promote local industries by creating a more competitive environment for domestic businesses. Executive Order No. 135 introduces surcharges on certain imported goods […]
Read MoreBy Alphanso G. Kalama Email: alphansokalama@gmail.com Northern Liberia – In a dramatic turn of events, over 2,500 residents of Yegbedu Town in Foya District have been forced to evacuate their homes following reports of earth vibrations affecting the area. Located on a hill outside Foya City in Lofa County, Yegbedu is home to former Liberian […]
Read MoreThe world has lost a distinguished figure with the passing of Cletus Segbe Wotorson, a venerable Liberian politician and esteemed professor emeritus of Geology, who has died at 87. Wotorson, who held the position of Senate Pro-Tempore from 2009 to 2012, leaves behind a legacy of public service that spanned decades. His notable roles included […]
Read MoreExecutive Mansion — President Joseph Nyuma Boakai, Sr. of Liberia has conveyed his heartfelt congratulations to the Government and people of the Central African Republic (CAR) on their 64th Independence Day. In a message addressed to CAR President Faustin-Archange Touadera, President Boakai, on behalf of Liberia’s government and its citizens, expressed warmest regards for this […]
Read MoreIn a significant move to bolster international peace efforts, the Liberia National Police (LNP) has dispatched six additional officers to South Sudan as part of the United Nations peacekeeping mission. The officers were formally sent off during a ceremony held on Monday at LNP Headquarters in Monrovia. According to a release issued on Monday August […]
Read MorePresident Joseph N. Boakai Sr.’s decision to accept the resignation of Madam Nyemadi Pearson, the Deputy Governor of the Central Bank of Liberia (CBL), in the wake of the General Auditing Commission’s (GAC) damning report, raises serious concerns about the administration’s commitment to genuine accountability and transparency. The GAC’s audit report, which uncovered extensive financial […]
Read MoreIn an escalating feud between former P-Square members, Mr. P (Peter Okoye) has issued a direct response to his brother and former bandmate Rudeboy (Paul Okoye). In a heartfelt and critical letter, Mr. P challenges Rudeboy’s recent claims that he was the primary contributor to the group’s success and discredits Mr. P’s role in their […]
Read MoreIn a significant legal development, the US Supreme Court extended broad immunity to former President Donald Trump, potentially shielding him from a wide range of legal challenges related to his presidency. This ruling reflects a notable parallel to a precedent set by the Liberian Supreme Court in 1930 concerning presidential immunity, specifically in a case […]
Read MoreAt long last, the National council of Chiefs of Liberia have inducted New corps of officers to stair the affairs of the institution for the next two years. Others elected are Paramount Chief Ballah Gbotorlu from Lofa County National Vice Chair for Culture and Traditional Affairs, and female Paramount Chief Rhoda Garmu of Grand Gedeh […]
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