Liberia news

The House of Representatives, led by Speaker Cllr. J. Fonati Koffa has deferred a hearing on the draft recast national budget pending the outcome of the ongoing investigation into alleged budget alteration and the submission of a performance report by the executive branch of government. The decision is rational, and we wholeheartedly welcome it. We strongly believe it buttresses the …

The Liberian National Police has vowed to maintain law and order despite challenges. By Kruah Thompson  Monrovia, Liberia, August 29, 2024 – The Liberia National Police (LNP) Deputy Director for Administration, Col. William Mulbah, says the Police will maintain peace and order at all costs, regardless of the consequences. His statement follows recent violence at the former ruling  Congress for …

A local pet advocacy group in Liberia has celebrated International Dog Day for the first time, highlighting dogs’ role in society. Paynesville, Liberia, August 29, 2024 –The Liberia Animal Welfare and Conservation Society (LAWCS) has celebrated International Dog Day here with a focus on dogs’ role in society. Speaking during the celebration attended by dog owners from various communities in Paynesville, the Program …

Teachers in Margibi County District#5 benefited from a weeklong refresher workshop ahead of the reopening of schools in this area shortly. By Ramsey N. Singneh, Jr., in Margibi Margibi, Liberia, August 29, 2024 – About five hundred teachers from schools in District# 5, Margibi County, are completing a week-long refresher workshop on Friday, August 30, 2024, organized by Representative Clarence …

Laboratory analysis of water samples from a shut-down water company confirmed that the water it produced was unsafe for human consumption. By Kruah Thompson Monrovia, August 30, 2024: The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) of Liberia has shut down two companies for environmental violations. The companies are China Union Iron Ore Mines in Bong Mines, Bong County, and the Grandma Mineral Water Factory in …

Justice Johnson pledges to bring the judiciary to ordinary persons and afford everyone equal protection.  By Lincoln G. Peters Monrovia, August 30, 2024: Ceaineh Clinton-Johnson, newly inducted associate justice of Liberia’s Supreme Court bench, has pledged that the court will make its decisions by law and not by negotiation. Making remarks on Thursday, August 29, 2024, Justice Johnson said she comes …

Good morning, everyone. As we close out another week, I want to address some critical issues facing our nation. While I understand that many in Liberia feel economically trapped and unable to speak out publicly, and that some may distance themselves from us to protect their jobs or gain favor, I want to make it clear that we engage with …

Speaker Koffa announced that the House has taken additional measures to improve the budgetary process and address allegations of budget tampering. By Bridgett Milton  Monrovia, August 30, 2024: The House of Representatives has put a hold on its deliberation on the draft recast budget pending the outcome of an ongoing investigation into alleged budget alteration. House Speaker Cllr. J. Fonati Koffa recently …

The Government of Liberia and its partners have recommitted to working together to prioritize youth development in the country. By Thomas Domah, Nimba County  Ganta, Liberia, August 29, 2024—The Government of Liberia, through the Ministry of Youth and Sports, UNFPA, UN Women, UNDP, and the Young Men Christian Association (YMCA), have jointly agreed to support youth development across the country.  …

Newspaper publishers in Liberia announced a news blackout against the Ministry of Finance and Development Planning for failing to pay for media services rendered to the ministry.    Monrovia, August 28, 2024: The leadership of the Publishers Association of Liberia (PAL) urges all its members not to publish or disseminate press releases and statements from the Ministry of Finance and Development Planning …