By: Alphanso G. Kalama; The Liberia Telecommunications Authority’s (LTA) recent announcement of temporary promotional data bundles has sparked public outrage, with citizens describing the move as a recycled promise that fails to address the real issue—unaffordable internet and excessive data consumption rates. In its December 15 statement, the LTA, in consultation with Mobile Network Operators […]
Read MoreBy: Alphanso G. Kalama; Capitol Hill, Monrovia – In a fiery Facebook post, embattled House Speaker J. Fonati Koffa hit back at Vice President Jeremiah Koung, accusing him of spreading “distorted and inaccurate” claims during a live appearance on Spoon TV. The Vice President’s remarks, Koffa alleged, misrepresented discussions surrounding his resignation and revealed deeper […]
Read MoreBy: Alphanso G. Kalama; The National Foot Soldiers of the Coalition for Democratic Change (CDC) have thrown their weight behind a nationwide protest against the Unity Party-led government. The protest, organized by Concerned Liberians, is set to spotlight a litany of grievances, including alleged constitutional violations, corruption, unresolved mysterious deaths, and worsening economic conditions. The […]
Read MoreBy: Alphanso G. Kalama, ANC Political Leader Alexander B. Cummings Monrovia, Liberia – The Alternative National Congress (ANC) has sharply criticized the Justice Minister’s interpretation of a Supreme Court opinion that allegedly led to the illegal removal of the Speaker of the House of Representatives. In a press release issued on December 12, 2024, the […]
Read MoreBy: Samuel P. Jackson Bassa Fanti from Soniwehn and Gayetown This is meant to hurt and cause consternation and shame among us to do better. But watch them cuss me. My mother, wife and cancer. In 1980 the New PRC Government inherited several aircraft from the deposed True Whig Government. A brand new 737-100, HS […]
Read MoreBy: Contributing Writer Monrovia, Liberia – The Liberia Health Civil Society Organization Network (LiHCON), a coalition of 22 member organizations, has called on the Government of Liberia to prioritize financial protection for health as a means of combating the growing issue of health-related poverty. The appeal comes as part of the commemoration of Universal Health […]
Read MoreBy: Alphanso G. Kalama Monrovia, Liberia – The United States Embassy in Monrovia has called for calm and dialogue as tensions rise on Capitol Hill, urging all parties involved in Liberia’s political processes to uphold the principles of democracy, transparency, and the rule of law. In a statement released today December 13, 2024, the Embassy […]
Read MoreBy: Alphanso G. Kalama Monrovia, Liberia– The Liberia National Police (LNP) has launched a rapid substance and drug testing program for its Police Support Unit (PSU) officers, a bold initiative aimed at fostering a drug-free police force and strengthening public trust in law enforcement. The testing, which began on Friday, December 13, 2024, at LNP […]
Read MoreBy: Alphanso G. Kalama Monrovia, Liberia – Nimba County Representative Taa Wongbe has strongly criticized fellow lawmaker Representative Samuel Kogar for allegedly threatening a journalist during a recent interview, labeling the incident as damaging to the reputation of both Nimba County and the Liberian Legislature. In a public statement, Representative Wongbe expressed disappointment over Rep. […]
Read MoreBy: Alphanso G. Kalama Washington, D.C. – The Auditor General of Liberia, P. Garswa Jackson Sr., along with his team, has signed a groundbreaking five-year Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the United States Government Accountability Office (GAO). This partnership, regarded as the gold standard for Supreme Audit Institutions (SAIs), aims to strengthen the capacity of […]
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