September 20, 2022
Liberia: Called to Serve, Not to Be Served
Although I have written and published about how, to tell the Truth from the Non-truth recently, there continues to be a lot of hala-hala about who is telling the Truth. So, we must… Read more »
September 21, 2022
Liberia: Political Shock Lurks? Businessman Johnny Kpehe's Senate Ambition Gains Momentum in Bong County
Businessman Johnny Kpehe has taken his consultative tour for his Senate ambition to the grass root as he consults with stakeholders of the 13 administrative districts of Bong… Read more »
Liberia: GAC Concludes Workshop for Auditors On Quality of Audit Reports
The General Auditing Commission has concluded a two-week intensive Hands-On Training for more than One hundred auditors on improving the quality of audit reports through the use of… Read more »
Liberia: Youth Across Liberia Build Civic Education Skills, Aspire to Leadership Positions
This past week, over 200 youth in eight counties participated in the Liberia Emerging Political Leaders Training (LEPLT), an initiative that will eventually engage 1000 youth… Read more »
September 20, 2022
Liberia: Moving to the Hill of Development--Setting the Stage - the Case of Liberia
Governance has long been suspected to be a major impediment to African economic development. In the case of Liberia, for over 200 years of existence in the development trajectory… Read more »
Liberia: Voters Should Reject 'Try-Your-Luck Politicians' in 2023
WHENEVER you look at the Liberian polity and the developments therein, you always come to the sad and painful conclusion that our politicians are taking all of us for a ride. Read more »
September 21, 2022
Liberia: Senate Adjourns Session
The Liberian Senate has adjourned its Special Session with the passage of key Legislative instruments of national interest. Read more »
September 20, 2022
Liberia: MOVEE Elects Foreign Minister Kemayah As Political Leader
The opposition Movement for Economic Empowerment (MOVEE) has elected its former political leader Dee Maxwell Kemayah to steer the affairs of the party for the upcoming 2023 general… Read more »
Liberia: The NEC Biometric Voter Registration Rigmarole - Who Were the Bidders and What Happened?
The National Elections Commission (NEC) is embroiled in a controversy surrounding the tender bid for the procurement of biometric materials for the 2023 elections with many… Read more »
Liberia: A Citizen's Plea for a United Opposition
Over the last few months, I have received, both privately and publicly, calls from numerous Liberians to serve as the vice presidential candidate to various opposition politicians… Read more »
September 19, 2022
Liberia: September 18 - A Day Charles Taylor Unleashed Reckless Gangsterism, Thuggery!!
It was all about settling scores. Charles Taylor had turned it into a defense for justice. A five-man Council of State was reduced to just a one-man show. It was wrong! Stupidity… Read more »
Liberia: Anthony Gaye Declares Intention to Contest in Grand Gedeh
As the clamor for the election of competent and visionary lawmakers in the next dispensation who understand the three cardinal functions of a lawmaker, lawmaking, oversight and… Read more »
Liberia: VP Jewel Taylor Urges Mulbah Morlu to Bring All Disenchanted Partisans Back to the Party
Jewel Howard Taylor, the vice standard bearer of the CDC has tasked the party's chairman, Mulbah Morlu, to ensure that all members of left the party for various reasons return… Read more »
Liberia: NEC Responds to PPCC On Ekemp's Capacity to Handle Biometric Voter Registration
Authorities at the National Elections Commission (NEC) have taken their time to carefully respond to qualms raised by the Public Procurement and Concession Committee (PPCC) as it… Read more »
Liberia: Govt, Opposition ANC Trade Accusations Over Disturbing Fake Videos On Social Media
The weekend was rocked by two 'fake' disturbing videos alleged to have been sponsored by proponents of the Alternative National Congress on one hand and the government on the other… Read more »
Liberia: 'They Blamed Me for Everything' - ANC Political Leader React to Viral Video
Alexander B. Cummings, the Standard Bearer of the Collaborating Political Party (CPP) and Political Leader of the Alternative National Congress (ANC) says no amount of lies or… Read more »
Liberia: Cllr. Gongloe Wins LPP Presidential Ticket, Vows to Take Anti-Graft Message to the People
The presidential dream of renowned human rights lawyer, Cllr. Tiawan Gongloe hit a milestone following his nomination as the standard bearer of the Liberian People's Party (LPP). Read more »
Liberia: Upholding Press Freedom in a Thriving Democracy
LIBERIA DECLARED independence in 1847 and immediately instituted a democratic form of governance. This, however, started off as a single party democracy which lasted for more than… Read more »
September 16, 2022
Liberia: George Patten Recalled As Pres. Weah Names New Ambassador to the United States
Mr. George Patten, Liberia's Ambassador to the United States has been recalled. President George Weah has subsequently appointed Mr. Jeff Gongoer Dowana as Liberia's Ambassador… Read more »
Liberia: Representative Aspirant Raises Alarm Over the Housing of Polling Places At the Private Properties Arch-Rival
A Representative aspirant of electoral district # 14 Montserrado County has called on authorities of the National Elections Commission (NEC) to renege on maintaining the two voting… Read more »
Liberia: Stakeholder Brainstorm for Increased Women's Political Participation, Others
As a means of addressing the ills of marginalization, stigmatization and other negative vices faced by women in society, stakeholders at one-day forum have brainstormed on several… Read more »
Liberia: NPA's Website Restored Following Five Years of Shutdown
The management of the National Port Authority (NPA) has restored the proper functioning of its website after more than five years of blackout. Read more »
September 15, 2022
Liberia: U.S. Embassy Admits to Sending Diplomatic Note Requesting Sample Specimen of Travel, Identity Documents
The U.S. Embassy in Monrovia has issued another communication admitting that it actually sent the Ministry of Foreign Affairs a Diplomatic Note, as part of its routine diplomatic… Read more »
September 14, 2022
Liberia: Suspensions and Resignations Are Welcomed but Where Are the Investigations?
His Excellency President George Manneh Weah promised all Liberians in his inauguration speech that he believed that 'the most effective way to directly impact the poor, and to… Read more »
Liberia: Sister Aid Liberia Holds Dialogue On Women's Political Participation With University Students
As the country moves toward the 2023 Presidential and General Elections in 2023, Sister Aid Liberia Inc. (SALI) today held a one-day dialogue with scores of university students… Read more »