By: Contributing Writer; Pleebo, Maryland County – A large crowd of citizens gathered in the streets of Pleebo on Saturday, February 8, 2025, to welcome District #2 Representative Anthony F. Williams as he returned to present his nine-month legislative progress report since taking office in March 2024. The event drew strong support from various groups, […]
Read MoreBy: Alphanso G. Kalama Monrovia, – President Joseph Boakai has indefinitely suspended Dr. Adams Lincoln, Deputy Director General for Administration at the National Public Health Institute of Liberia (NPHIL), over allegations of unauthorized property removal. The suspension, which is without pay and benefits, follows a Board resolution and will remain in effect pending an investigation […]
Read MoreBy: Alphanso G. Kalama; Sinkor, Monrovia– Liberia has made a slight improvement in its fight against corruption, moving two points up in the latest Corruption Perception Index (CPI) 2024 released by Transparency International. However, the country remains one of the world’s worst decliners in the past decade, signaling the urgent need for deeper anti-graft reforms. […]
Read MoreBy: The People Newspaper; “When the lawmakers become the lawbreakers” Capitol Hill, Monrovia – In a dramatic turn of events, the House Majority Bloc has forcefully removed embattled Speaker Cllr. Fonati Koffa from office, a move orchestrated by a team led by Bong County Representative James Kolleh. While supporters of the decision hail it as […]
Read MoreBy: Alphanso G. Kalama Bushrod Island, Liberia – In a major move to stamp out illegal fishing and protect Liberia’s rich marine resources, the Liberian Fisheries Authority (NaFAA) has officially handed over the powerful Lone Star patrol vessel to the Ministry of National Defense for use by the Liberia Coast Guard. This bold action marks […]
Read MoreBy: The People Newspaper Executive Mansion, Monrovia – President Joseph Nyuma Boakai, Sr., has, with immediate effect suspended the President/Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the National Oil Company of Liberia (NOCAL), Madam Rostalyn Suakoko Dennis. The President’s decision follows a resolution of the Board of Directors of NOCAL recommending Madam Dennis’ suspension and an investigation […]
Read MoreBy: Alphanso G. Kalama; Monrovia, Liberia – A wave of concern has gripped Liberia following the government’s back-to-back fuel price hikes, affecting both Jet A-1 aviation fuel and ground transportation fuels (gasoline and fuel oil).With these increases coming simultaneously, there are growing fears that airfares, transportation costs, and commodity prices will surge, placing additional economic […]
Read MoreBy: Alphanso G. Kalama; Monrovia, Liberia – In a bold move to level the playing field for Liberian businesses, Lofa County Senator Momo T. Cyrus has called for a comprehensive review of Liberia’s patents and exclusive licensing laws, which he believes unfairly favor foreign businesses at the expense of local entrepreneurs. His communication to the […]
Read MoreBy: Alphanso G. Kalama; Monrovia – The Managing Director of the National Housing Authority (NHA), Madam Florence Geegbae has vowed to transform Liberia’s housing sector, ensuring that affordable homes become a reality for Liberians across the 15 counties. In an exclusive interview with newsman, she detailed major achievements, challenges, and the future outlook of the […]
Read MoreBy: Alphanso G. Kalama; Marshall, Liberia – In a move set to bolster Liberia’s maritime education sector, United States Ambassador to Liberia, Mark C. Toner, today paid a courtesy visit to the Liberia Maritime Training Institute (LMTI). The visit comes amid plans to upgrade the institution to Bachelor’s degree level, further solidifying its role in […]
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