MONROVIA – In a move that has shaken political observers, Grand Bassa County District #5 Lawmaker Thomas Goshua has provided a detailed explanation for his controversial decision to sign, and …
Smart News Liberia
-
Smart News Liberia
-
Smart News Liberia
LIBERIA’S INTELLIGENCE BUDGET SOARS WHILE COMMUNITY COLLEGES STRUGGLE, KOLLIE QUESTIONS PRIORITIES
MONROVIA – Renowned anti-corruption campaigner and advocate against bad governance, Martin Kollie, has raised serious concerns about the budgetary priorities of President Joseph Boakai’s administration. In a critical Facebook post …
-
Smart News Liberia
LACC LAUNCHES ASSET DECLARATION VERIFICATION PROCESS FOR 175 OFFICIALS
by smartnewsby smartnewsMONROVIA – The Liberia Anti-Corruption Commission (LACC) has officially launched its Asset Declaration Verification Process, targeting 175 public officials from the current and previous administrations. The initiative, announced during a …
-
Smart News Liberia
LRA TO HONOR BEA MOUNTAIN MINING COMPANY AS 2023’S HIGHEST GOLD TAXPAYER
by smartnewsby smartnewsMONROVIA – The Liberia Revenue Authority (LRA) has announced that Bea Mountain Mining Corporation (BMMC) will be recognized as the highest taxpayer in the gold sector for the 2023 fiscal …
-
MONROVIA – The 55th Legislature of Liberia finds itself in uncharted territory as a dramatic leadership struggle unfolds within the House of Representatives. Montserrado County District #11 Representative Richard N. …
-
Smart News Liberia
MATTHEW NYANPLU EXPOSES FLAWED GOVERNANCE AND ALLEGED NEKOTECH LOAN SCHEME TARGETING LIBERIANS
MONROVIA – Former Assistant Minister for Information Services at the Ministry of Information, Cultural Affairs, and Tourism (MICAT), Matthew Nyanplu on Wednesday, November 20, 2024, raised serious concerns about Liberia’s …
-
Smart News Liberia
SPEAKER KOFFA FIGHTS BACK SUPREME COURT PETITION SEEKS TO NULLIFY “UNCONSTITUTIONAL” HOUSE ACTIONS
MONROVIA, LIBERIA – Embattled Speaker of the House of Representatives, J. Fonati Koffa, has filed a petition with the Supreme Court, challenging what he describes as unconstitutional and illegal actions …
-
Smart News Liberia
RICHARD KOON ELECTED SPEAKER OF LIBERIA’S HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AMIDST LEADERSHIP STRUGGLES
MONROVIA – The Majority Bloc of the House of Representatives elected Hon. Richard Nagbe Koon as the new Speaker during a session in the Joint Chambers today, Thursday, November 21, …
-
Smart News Liberia
SPEAKER KOFFA REMOVED AS MAJORITY BLOC DECLARES SEAT VACANT IN UNPRECEDENTED MOVE
by smartnewsby smartnewsMONROVIA – The Majority Bloc of the House of Representatives on Thursday, November 21, 2024, moved to declare Speaker Fonati Koffa’s position vacant, citing his refusal to address allegations against …
-
Smart News Liberia
USAID-FUNDED PQM+ SUPPORTS LMHRA IN DEVELOPING NEW REGULATIONS – AUTHORITY REVIEWS 2010 ACT
by smartnewsby smartnewsMONROVIA – The Liberia Medicines and Health Products Regulatory Authority (LMHRA), in collaboration with the Promoting the Quality of Medicines Plus (PQM+) program funded by the United States Agency for …
-
Smart News Liberia
LRA KICKS OFF TAXPAYER APPRECIATION CAMPAIGN WITH DONATION TO ORPHANAGE
by smartnewsby smartnewsMONROVIA – The Liberia Revenue Authority (LRA) has officially launched its Taxpayers Appreciation Week with a generous donation of food and non-food items to the Peter Sayklon Orphanage in Bong …
-
Smart News Liberia
LIBERIA UNVEILS AMBITIOUS $851.8M BUDGET FOR FY2025, TARGETING GROWTH AND PUBLIC WELFARE
by smartnewsby smartnewsMONROVIA, LIBERIA – The Minister of Finance and Development Planning, Hon. Augustine Kpehe Ngafuan, has introduced Liberia’s draft national budget for Fiscal Year 2025, totaling $851.8 million. This proposed budget, …
-
Smart News Liberia
PROF. DR. TOGBA NAH TIPOTEH WEIGHS IN ON CONTROVERSY OVER SPEAKER FONATI KOFFA’S REMOVAL
by smartnewsby smartnewsIn a recent commentary, Prof. Dr. Togba Nah Tipoteh, a prominent economist and figure in Liberia’s political landscape, weighed in on the contentious issue surrounding the potential removal of Cllr. …
-
Smart News Liberia
CAN LIBERIA’S NEW INDEPENDENT PORT AUTHORITY DELIVER REAL CHANGE? ADVOCATE GUAR WEIGHS IN
“Will the Independent Seaport and Inland Ports Regulatory Authority Truly Benefit Liberia?” – Madam Guar MONROVIA, LIBERIA – The Liberian Senate on Tuesday, November 19, 2024, passed a landmark bill …
-
Smart News Liberia
PRESIDENT BOAKAI’S SIERRA LEONE VISIT STRENGTHENS LIBERIA-SIERRA LEONE PARTNERSHIP
by smartnewsby smartnewsFREETOWN, SIERRA LEONE – President Joseph Nyuma Boakai has embarked on a significant four-day working visit to Sierra Leone, hosted by President Julius Maada Bio. The visit marks a historic …
-
Smart News Liberia
GREEN REVOLUTION ACCUSES KABINEH JA’NEH OF UNDERMINING REGIONAL STABILITY
by smartnewsby smartnewsMONROVIA – The Green Revolution of Liberia has issued a stern warning to former Associate Justice Kabineh Ja’neh, accusing him of supporting activities that could destabilize the region and potentially …
-
MONROVIA – The Liberia Revenue Authority (LRA) will this Wednesday, November 20, kickoff a series of events in commemoration of its 2024 Annual Taxpayers Appreciation and Awards Ceremony, under the …
-
Smart News Liberia
CHINA MEDICAL TEAM EXPLORES STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIP WITH LIBERIA’S NATIONAL PUBLIC HEALTH INSTITUTE
by smartnewsby smartnewsMONROVIA – Dr. Guo Jian, head of the 16th China Medical Team, met with Dr. Dougbeh Chris Nyan, Director-General of the National Public Health Institute of Liberia (NPHIL), and senior …
-
Smart News Liberia
GOL ALLOCATES $8.4 MILLION TO INTEGRATE 6,000 VOLUNTEER TEACHERS INTO NATIONAL PAYROLL
by smartnewsby smartnewsMONROVIA, LIBERIA – The Ministry of Education has launched a groundbreaking initiative aimed at strengthening Liberia’s education system by investing $8.4 million to integrate over 6,000 volunteer teachers into the …
-
Smart News Liberia
PRESIDENT BOAKAI SUBMITS US$851.8 MILLION DRAFT BUDGET FOR FY2025 TO LEGISLATURE
by smartnewsby smartnewsMONROVIA, LIBERIA – President Joseph N. Boakai on November 18, 2024, presented the Draft National Budget for Fiscal Year 2025 to Liberia’s National Legislature, totaling US$851.8 million. This submission, marking …
-
Smart News Liberia
FINANCE MINISTER NGAFUAN ANNOUNCES SALARY REFORMS TO ENHANCE GOVERNMENT WORKER WELFARE
by smartnewsby smartnewsMONROVIA, LIBERIA – Finance and Development Planning Minister Augustine Kpehe Ngafuan II has unveiled sweeping salary reforms aimed at improving the welfare of public sector employees. Addressing a press briefing …
-
Smart News Liberia
PROTECTING SCAMMERS AND SILENCING WHISTLEBLOWERS AS BOAKAI’S FAILURE ON ACCOUNTABILITY AND FREE SPEECH EXPOSED
In a critique titled “Boakai is failing on tolerance, accountability, whistle-blowing, integrity, and free speech – His regime is shielding scammers and criminals while purging truth-tellers”, Liberian activist Martin K. …
-
Smart News Liberia
FOREIGN MINISTER NYANTI AND PRES. BOAKAI ARE HIDING $25 MILLION NEKOTECH DUBIOUS SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM
Former Assistant Minister for Information Services, Matthew Nyanplu, has once again turned the spotlight on President Joseph Boakai’s administration, this time uncovering troubling details about the controversial $25 million Nekotech …
-
Smart News Liberia
PRES. BOAKAI’S LACK OF LEADERSHIP AND LIBERIA’S POLITICAL CRISIS
by smartnewsby smartnews-A Commentary Joseph Boakai’s failure to lead has once again become evident, leaving Liberians in shock following the presentation of the 2024/25 draft national budget to lawmakers who are seen …