The recent attack on ArcelorMittal’s Mount Yuelliton base camp by armed assailants is a grim reminder of the dangers businesses face here. Monrovia – Liberia stands at a crossroads. Our …
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Liberia: Springfield City Council Votes In Solidarity with Liberians, Condemns U.S. Deportation Policies
by lnnby lnnThe vote is part of the Free Liberia Movement, which is seeking emergency temporary injunctive relief in a lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. Springfield, Mass. – Springfield …
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The substation, which is under the Liberia Energy Efficiency and Access Project (LEEAP), is part of LEC efforts to improve electricity access across Liberia. UNIFICATION TOWN, Margibi County- The Liberia …
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Liberia: Mayor Siafa Says MCC Manages 28 Percent of all Wastes in Monrovia, Rallies for City’s Beautification
by lnnby lnnAccording to the Mayor, Monrovia is faced with multifaceted challenges. The streets, he says, grapple with waste that chokes the waterways and mars Monrovia’s beauty. Monrovia – The Mayor of …
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Liberia: Alfred Sellu Backs e-GP System but Warns PPCC Must Enforce Transparency and Accountability
by lnnby lnnMonrovia- The Public Procurement and Concessions Commission (PPCC) has taken a central role in Liberia’s transition to a digital procurement system, following the launch of the Electronic Government Procurement (e-GP) …
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The assessment, based on President Boakai’s ARREST Agenda, highlights progress in economic stability and infrastructure development but notes critical delays in healthcare, education, and anti-corruption reforms. PAYNESVILLE – A …
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Liberia: President Boakai Suspends LEC Acting Management Team for Failing to Declare Assets
by lnnby lnnThose suspended include (L-R) Thomas Gonkerwon, Interim Managing Director; Eric A. Fredericks, Interim Deputy Managing Director for Administration; Emile Karnga, Interim Deputy Managing Director for Operations; and Dele Shobayo, Interim …
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Liberia: President Boakai Suspends Amb. Conteh, Kouyateh, Onanuga, and 454 Other Officials for Failing to Declare Assets
by lnnby lnnThe suspension follows President Boakai’s directive issued on November 27, 2024, granting a ten-day grace period for compliance. L-R: Dr. Conteh, Ambs. Kouyateh and Onanuga. Monrovia – President Joseph Boakai …
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Liberia: President Boakai Suspends Officials for Failing to Declare Assets
by lnnby lnnExecutive Mansion, Monrovia – President Joseph Nyuma Boakai, Sr. has suspended all government officials who failed to declare their assets within the required timeframe. This action aligns with Article 2, …
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Liberia: Ministry of Agriculture Partners with Panta Pride Foundation to Develop 500-Acre Lowland Rice Project in Bong County
by lnnby lnnThis initiative is aimed at boosting food security, empowering women in agriculture, and fostering sustainable economic growth in Liberia. Panta, Bong County–The Ministry of Agriculture (MOA) has formalized a strategic …
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Emmanuel Tieh Delamy Becomes Global Health Advocacy Incubator Country Coordinator for Liberia
by lnnby lnnMonrovia-Emmanuel Tieh Delamy has assumed the role as the Country Coordinator forGlobal Health Advocacy Incubator (GHAI) -to Coordinate GHAI Primary health Care and Immunization Budget Advocacy Program in Liberia. By …
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The Unfit Commander-in-Chief!(The Crisis of Boakai’s Puppet Presidency and its Devastating Impact on Liberia’s Stability)
by lnnby lnnAs each day passes, Mr. Boakai becomes increasingly more of a lame duck, rubber-stamp, and puppet president. Despite being the one supposed to lead the country, he is no longer …
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Liberia: Justice Gbeisay Finally Clarifies Supreme Court’s Ruling, Says Majority Bloc’s Actions Were Ultra Vires
by lnnby lnnLiberia: Justice Gbeisay Finally Clarifies Supreme Court’s Ruling, Says Majority Bloc’s Actions Were Ultra Vires By Willie N. Tokpah, [email protected] Monrovia – What initially seemed like a routine political dispute …
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Liberia: Ganta Magisterial Court Among Nimba County Courts Accused of Collecting Excessive Bond, Illegal Fees
by lnnby lnnAt the opening of the February term of court in Sanniquellie, various speakers expressed concern about the continuing practice of collecting fees at the county’s magisterial courts. GANTA — Several …
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Liberia: US Aid Cut Will Have Devastating Impact on Liberian NGOs and the Aid Economy, Says One Local NGO Head
by lnnby lnnUnited States Chargé d’Affaires Catherine Rodriguez at LICOSESS, one of eight Liberian universities partnering with USAID’s teacher training program (TESTS) in 2024. Photo credit: USAID/ Liberia Facebook page Thousands of …
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Liberia: Rampaging Baboon Injures Child, Others in Grand Cape Mount as Residents Blame Government Inaction
by lnnby lnnThe baboon has been terrorizing the community for the past four months, damaging crops and belongings. Residents of Madina, Grand Cape Mount County, are living in fear after a chimpanzee …
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“Liberia Shows Progress in Anti-Corruption Efforts, Under President Boakai’s Leadership,” Says Transparency and Accountability in Liberia
by lnnby lnnThe Transparency International Corruption Perception Index (CPI) 2024 report has revealed an improvement in the country’s fight against public corruption. The report indicates that Liberia’s score has risen from 25 …
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Liberia: Crisis at National Elections Commission Linked to Controversial $8M Reporting
by lnnby lnnReports gathered by this newspaper indicate that the crisis at the National Elections Commission (NEC) is due to the over 8 million United States Dollars that was reported to the …
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Liberia: CDC-COP Threatens to Establish a “CDC Police Force” to Protect Liberians from State Security Officers’ Brutality, Wants LNP, NSA, and EPS Heads Dismissed
by lnnby lnnMonrovia – The newly elected Chairman of the Coalition for Democratic Change Council of Patriots (CDC-COP) Foday N. Massaquoi is calling President Joseph Nyuma Boakai to dismiss the Inspector General …
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Liberia: Justice Gbeisay Justifies Supreme Court’s Boycott of President Boakai’s State of the Nation Address
by lnnby lnnSanniquellie – Associate Justice of the Supreme Court, Judge Yamie Quiqui Gbeisay, has defended the highest court’s decision not to attend President Joseph Boakai’s national address, saying the action was …
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Liberia: Rule of Law Caucus Demands Accountability After Invasion of Speaker’s Office by Rep. Kolleh
by lnnby lnnMonrovia – The Rule of Law Caucus has condemned Representative James Kolleh’s actions after he led a group in storming the Capitol and vandalizing the Speaker’s office. The invasion, which …
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Liberia: Rural Law Caucus Demands Accountability After Invasion of Speaker’s Office by Rep. Kolleh
by lnnby lnnBy Selma [email protected] Monrovia – The Rural Law Caucus has condemned Representative James Kolleh’s actions after he led a group in storming the Capitol and vandalizing the Speaker’s office. The …
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Monrovia – Embattled House Speaker J. Fonati Koffa has been removed from his office by the Majority Bloc of the House of Representatives, deepening the political crisis that has been …
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Liberia: President Boakai Inspects Troops from Vehicle at 68th Armed Forces Day Celebration
by lnnby lnnThe decision to conduct the inspection from a vehicle marked a significant departure from the customary practices associated with the event. Monrovia – In a break from tradition, Liberian President Joseph …