September 19
Liberia: USAID, IRC Turnover Electronic Integrated Disease Surveillance and Response System to Government
The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) and the International Rescue Committee (IRC) on Wednesday September 18, 2024 formally transferred the electronic… Read more »
Liberia: National Coalition Against Harmful Practices Expresses Deep Concern Over Resumption of Female Genital Mutilation in Liberia
The National Coalition Against Harmful Practices (NACAPH) is alarmed by reports indicating a widespread resurgence of Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) activities in various regions… Read more »
Liberia: 2024 Wassce Candidates Recorded 60 Percentage of Passing Rates in Two of the Nine Subjects
The West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) Liberia Office has announced the results for academic year 2023-2024 with more than half of the candidates passing… Read more »
September 18
Liberia: Top CDC Stalwart Gray Responds to Government's Call for Former Liberian President's Support in UN Security Council Bid
A prominent figure in the opposition Coalition for Democratic Change (CDC), Acarous Moses Gray, has sharply responded to reports that the Government of Liberia is seeking former… Read more »
Liberia: Chief Justice Sie-a-Nyene Yuoh Reaffirms Commitment to Five-Year Strategic Plan for Enhancing Access to Justice and Competency
Chief Justice Sie-A-Nyene Yuoh, has made enhancing access to Justice and promoting competence in the judicial sector core components of the Five-Year Strategic Plan of the… Read more »
Liberia: Correcting the Misleading Computation of Inflation in Liberia
The accurate measurement of inflation is a critical economic indicator for any country, informing policy decisions, investment strategies, and public understanding of economic… Read more »
Liberia: Leave the Poor Pathologist Alone and Blame It On the Age-Old Systemic Failure!
It is often said that wrong is wrong even if everybody supports it. And right remains right even if no one supports it. Decision, wrong or right must be taken and upheld in order… Read more »
Liberia: An Open Letter to Exercise Leadership, Avert the Unholy Attributes of Traditional Methodism, Reconcile and Return the Church to Christ Jesus
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Liberia: Liberia's Quest for a Non-Permanent Security Council Seat - a Rejuvenation of Progressive Diplomacy
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September 16
Liberia: Ambassador Toner Reaffirms U.S. Support for Liberia's Energy Sector, Calls for Shift From Assistance to Strategic Partnership
U.S. Ambassador to Liberia, Mark Toner, has reaffirmed the United States' commitment to Liberia's energy sector during a recent tour of the Mount Coffee Hydropower Plant. After a… Read more »
Liberia: President Boakai Commissions Augustine Ngafuan As Liberia's Finance & Development Planning Minister
President Joseph Nyumah Boakai has commissioned Hon. Augustine Kpehe Ngafuan as Liberia's new Minister of Finance. The appointment, made by His Excellency Joseph Nyumah Boakai,… Read more »
September 12
Liberia: Liberia's Foreign Minister Seeks Qatari Support in Doha to Attract Investments
Liberia's Foreign Minister and Dean of the Cabinet, H.E. Sara Beysolow Nyanti, has engaged the Prime Minister of Qatar, H.E. Sheikh Mohammed Abdulrahman Al-Thani, in discussions… Read more »
Liberia: Ganta-Guinea Border Temporarily Closed As River Overflows Due to Torrential Rains
The Ganta-Guinea border has come to a standstill due to the overflowing of the St. John River, halting normal activities and severely impacting the movement of goods, services, and… Read more »
Liberia: Liberian Historian Darbeh Doe Calls for Amendments in the Country's Constitution
A renowned Liberian historian and resident of Bong County, Darbeh Doe, has questioned the independence of Liberia and called for amendments in the country's Constitution. Read more »
Liberia: Family of Late Andrew Hill Voices Dissatisfaction With Report On His Death
The family of the late Andrew Hill, a Sheriff assigned to the Clay Ashland Magisterial Court until his untimely death, has expressed strong dissatisfaction with the official report… Read more »
September 11
Liberia: Senate Confirms Augustine Ngafuan As Liberia's Finance Minister
The Liberian Senate has confirmed Augustine Kpehe Ngafuan as the country's new Minister of Finance. Ngafuan, who previously held the position during former President Ellen… Read more »
September 06
Liberia: Finance Minister Designate Ngafuan Outlines Plans to Ensure 'Sound' Fiscal Management, Curb Waste and Fraud At Confirmation Hearing
Finance and Development Planning Minister-designate Augustine Ngafuan has vowed to take robust and sustained actions leading toward sound fiscal management to prevent waste,… Read more »
Liberia/Togo: Liberia Battle Togo Today
Togo and Liberia get their quest for a place in the 2025 African Cup of Nations underway when they go head to head at the Stade de Kegue on today September 6, 2024. Read more »
Liberia: GAC Audit Reveals LTA Failed to Remit Government Revenue, Illegally Awarded HQ Construction Contract
A compliance audit of the Special Investigation at the Liberia Telecommunications Authority (LTA) conducted by the General Auditing Commission (GAC) has revealed that the LTA… Read more »
Liberia: Pro Temp Karnga-Lawrence Constitutes Special Committee to Probe Budget Alteration Amid Claims of Top Lawmakers' Involvement
Allegations of budget alterations continue to plague members of the 55th Legislature as the special session gradually draws to a close. Read more »
Liberia: EPA Reopens China Union After Issuing Temporary Permit
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) of Liberia has granted China Union a temporary permit, allowing the company to resume operations for three months. This decision gives… Read more »
Liberia: Senator Findley Calls for Comprehensive Pay Grade System in Public Corporations, Autonomous Agencies
The chairman of the Senate Committee on Revenue, Gbenzohngar Milton Findley, has called for the visitation of pay grades at various State-Owned Enterprises (SOES), especially those… Read more »
Liberia: John Davis, Former LBDI President, Criticizes Court Sheriff, Police for Detention At Bloom Bank
John Davis, former president of the Liberia Bank for Development and Investment (LBDI), has condemned the actions of the sheriff of Criminal Court C and officers of the Liberia… Read more »
Liberia: Liberia Intellectual Property Office Engages Public On Intellectual Property Rights
The Liberia Intellectual Property Office at Old Road Market creating awareness about intellectual property. Read more »
September 03
Liberia: Three in Every Five Rural Liberians Have No Access to Toilets
Delvhain Duo digs the wet sandy ground in front of her three room house, for her 9-year-old son, Rahinha to toilet. No one knows better than Madam Duo, the risks of burying feces… Read more »