Amid escalating tensions, a group of 300 armed dismissed presidential officers has issued a stern ultimatum to the Boakai government, demanding payment for their unjust termination within one week or face dire consequences. The officers, formerly part of the Executive Protection Service (EPS) and well-trained in security protocols, alleged unlawful dismissal by EPS Director Sam […]
Liberia’s National Fire Service appears to be largely incapacitated in responding to fire outbreaks, and the incident at Speaker Koffa’s residence and other recent cases could point to the realities. President Joseph Nyumah Boakai has called for corrective measures to tackle the rising fire disasters nationwide, barely a day after House Speaker Cllr. J. Fonati […]
The home of the Speaker of the 55th House of Representatives, Jonathan F. Koffa, was ravaged by a devastating fire incident late Sunday evening. Up to press time, there was no official statement from authorities concerning the cause of the fire. However, according to an eyewitness, the fire was first noticed from the roof of […]
Information Minister Jerolinmek Matthew Piah has underscored the government’s unwavering commitment to the asset’s recovery process, dismissing suggestions that it resembles a witch hunt. Speaking during the Ministry’s recent regular briefing in Monrovia, Minister Piah addressed concerns that some political figures in the country were misconstruing the efforts to recover stolen government assets. According to […]
Monrovia — The Executive Governor of the Central Bank of Liberia, Alloysius Tarlue, will not be attending this year’s World Bank Spring Meeting, due to a request from President Joseph Boakai that he remain in Liberia to assist with the ongoing IMF-approved forensic audit of the Bank. This year’s Spring Meeting runs from April 15 […]
Influential Nimba County Senator Prince Yormie Johnson and his Grand Gedeh counterpart, Thomas Yaya Nimely, who many believe orchestrated some of the worst crimes during the Liberian civil crisis, were among 28 senators who have unanimously agreed to the establishment of a War and Economic Crimes Court (WECC) in the country. Both men formed part […]
Capitol Hill — The House of Representatives’ Plenary has tasked its Committee on Executive to investigate allegations of corruption involving Presidential Affairs Minister Sylvester Grigsby. This decision follows a communication from Rep. Yekeh Y. Kolubah (District #10, Montserrado County), accusing Minister Grisby of requesting US$5 million from the National Social Security and Welfare Corporation (NASSCORP) […]
Monrovia — Liberia Football Association’s second division team, Shaita Football Club, has secured promotion to the first division league of Liberian football. The Caresubury boys’ promotion to the top tier of Liberian football was confirmed on Tuesday, April 9, 2024, after a 3-1 win over Junior Professionals FC in the LFA Second Division league. A […]
Monrovia — Healthy Hands Initiative has dedicated a modern hand-pump for occupants of the Ishallah Orphanage in Barnesville-Kebbah, Montserrado County. The project was implemented by Orphanage Concern through REACH Liberia. The total cost attached to the project is one thousand five hundred United States Dollars (1,500USD). Speaking during the dedication of the Hand-pump, Healthy Initiative […]
Liberian Foreign Minister Madam Sara Beysolow Nyanti has established a four-member committee to review and engage those who have held Diplomatic, Official, and Service passports for six years or more. Garrison Jallah heads the team, with co-chair Paul Nyafuah and members Hassan Conteh, Geneva Togbah, and Stephanie Wesseh. Minister Nyanti disclosed the committee’s establishment at […]
Monrovia — The hopes of several warlords who continue to live with impunity are expected to be dashed by what may be seen as a robust decision that has dangled along the way for several years, as the Liberian Senate takes a major decision today, Tuesday, April 9, on the establishment of War and Economics […]
Gracious Ride was on Monday, April 8 rendered hopeless when Associate Justice Yussif Kaba declined to place a permanent stay order on President Joseph Boakai’s Assets Recovery Taskforce’s action to confiscate several vehicles belonging to the company. During a conference between Gracious Ride and the Taskforce, Justice Kaba declined to grant the company’s request and […]
The Coalition for the Establishment of War and Economic Crimes Court in Liberia (CEWAECCL) notes with interest the enthusiasm of the House of the Representatives of the national legislature for the establishment of the War and Economics Crimes Court in Liberia to end the culture of impunity and enhance the rule of Law in Liberia. […]
Monrovia — Liberia’s Finance and Development Planning Minister, Boima S. Kamara has underscored the need to focus on the expansion of the country’s economy. Said Minister Kamara, “as we begin this revenue hearing, it is important to emphasize that our nation needs an expansion in the country’s economy”. Minister Kamara told the Joint Legislative Committee […]
The Honorable House of Representatives- HOR, has unanimously voted to lift the moratorium on the exportation of unprocessed rubber. It followed a communication from Bong County District #7 Representative, Foday Fahnbulleh. Representative Fahnbulleh recounted the continuous negative impact and unbearable suffering Liberian rubber farmers and all other actors within the rubber sector are faced with […]
Washington — The Coalition for Justice in Liberia (CJL) has commended Liberian President Joseph Boakai’s decision to establish a war and economic crimes court in Liberia. President’s Boakai’s declaration comes after years of advocacy by the CJL and other human rights organizations. Establishing a war and economic crimes court in Liberia has been a long-standing […]
The House of Representatives has endorsed a 10-count recommendation of the Specialized Committee regarding massive violations of the Mineral Development Agreement (MDA) by Bea Mountain Mining Company (BMMC). The House, during its Tuesday, April 3, session voted to endorse the recommendations of the Specialized Committee on BMMC itemizing massive violations of the agreement. The investigation […]
Nimba County — Vice President Jeremiah Kpan Koung has been criticized by the people of Nimba for allegedly abandoning several projects in the county while he served in the Legislature. Disappointing citizens told reporters that since they elected Koung first in the House and then in the Senate, where he spent three years before becoming […]