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  • December 13, 2024

President Boakai Opens 15th FCWC Ministerial Conference, Calls for Regional Unity in Fisheries Management

By: Alphanso G. Kalama Monrovia, Liberia – President Joseph Nyuma Boakai, Sr., officially opened the 15th Ministerial Conference of the Fisheries Committee for the West Central Gulf of Guinea (FCWC) at the EJS Ministerial Complex in Monrovia on Friday. The high-profile event gathered ministers, representatives from member states, development partners, and experts to tackle critical […]

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  • December 13, 2024

Human Resource Director of House of Representatives Suspended without Benefits Over Double Dipping, Conflict of Interest..

By: Alphanso G. Kalama; Capitol Hill, Monrovia – Mr. Chambiyor Bridges, Jr., the Human Resource Director of Liberia’s House of Representatives, has been indefinitely suspended without benefits. The suspension, communicated in a formal letter from Acting Chief Clerk C. Cormicks Chea, cites allegations of gross insubordination, double-dipping, conflict of interest, and administrative default as the […]

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  • December 13, 2024

NPA Overstaffed, Struggles with Rising Payroll Costs

By: Alphanso G. Kalama Monrovia, Liberia – The National Port Authority (NPA) has confirmed significant overstaffing, with Managing Director Sekou Dukuly revealing a workforce of over 1,900 employees. According to Dukuly, the bloated payroll, a result of policies from previous administrations, costs the NPA $1.4 million monthly in salaries. In a further announcement, the NPA […]

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Breaking News
  • December 13, 2024

Scandal Unfolds at Roberts International Airport: Board Implicated in Financial Mismanagement

By: The People Newspaper The Roberts International Airport (RIA), Liberia’s flagship gateway to the world, is at the center of an unfolding corruption scandal. Leaked financial documents and insider reports reveal gross financial misconduct implicating key members of the airport’s board, particularly the board chairman, Massaquoi Kamara. Allegations of Misuse of Funds According to a […]

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  • December 10, 2024

Representative Chiewolo Wants Police IG Summoned Over Rising Road Accidents

By: Alphanso G. Kalama Photo: Representative Augustine B. Chiewolo, Representative of District #5, Lofa County Capitol Hill, Liberia – The rising wave of road traffic accidents across Liberia has drawn the attention of Hon. Augustine B. Chiewolo, Representative of District #5, Lofa County, who has formally requested the appearance of Inspector Gregory O. W. Coleman, […]

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Article
  • December 10, 2024

Commerce Ministry Launches 2024 MSME Conference and Trade Fair: A New Era of Growth and Innovation

By: Domingo Dargbeh Congo Town, Monrovia– At long last, the Ministry of Commerce and Industry has officially launched the 2024 MSME Conference and Trade Fair under the theme, “From Vision to Implementation”. Speaking at the opening of the conference in Congo Town on Tuesday, December 10, 2024, Acting Commerce Minister Scholastica Nimely stated that the […]

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  • December 10, 2024

CDC Convenes Emergency Meeting to Mobilize Citizenry Against Boakai’s Presidency, Declares Support for Supreme Court Ruling

By: Alphanso G. Kalama Monrovia, Liberia – The Congress for Democratic Change (CDC) has announced an emergency National Executive Committee meeting, scheduled for Wednesday at 2 PM at the party’s headquarters. The meeting, chaired by National Chairman Janga Augustus Kowo, will include key stakeholders to address what the party describes as the “current anarchy” under […]

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Corruption
  • December 10, 2024

Executive Overreach In House Speakership Saga

By: The People Newspaper In a dramatic escalation of Liberia’s ongoing political crisis, President Joseph Boakai has reportedly pressured House Speaker Fonati Koffa to resign, threatening to strip him of key immunities, including security and police protection. Despite the alleged ultimatum, Speaker Koffa has refused to yield, asserting his commitment to upholding the rule of […]

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Article

Breaking News: Sanctions Loom Over Lawmakers in House Speakership Saga

Sources have informed The People News that several lawmakers may face sanctions for alleged involvement in bribery aimed at unseating House Speaker J. Fonati Koffa. The legislators, reportedly affiliated with the Majority Bloc, have not been officially named but are under scrutiny, with potential action expected from the U.S. State Department. Stay tuned to The […]

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Politics

House of Representatives Warns Against Unauthorized Budget Hearings Amidst Tensions

By: The People News Monrovia, Liberia – The Leadership of the House of Representatives has issued a firm warning against unauthorized budget hearings, labeling them as actions inconsistent with a recent Supreme Court ruling. This comes as reports emerge of absent lawmakers organizing themselves into ad hoc committees to conduct hearings independently. In an official […]

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