Liberia news

Scene at the swearing in ceremony On August 14, United States Ambassador to Liberia Mark C. Toner administered the oath of office to seven new Peace Corps Volunteers. This event marks a milestone in the enduring partnership between the United States and the people of Liberia as Peace Corps continues to rebuild its program in Liberia. The newest cohort of …

Two members of the 55th Legislature are calling for an independent audit over alleged tempering of the 2024-approved National Budget. By Ethel A. Tweh  Monrovia, Liberia, August 16, 2024—Senator Nathaniel F. McGill of Margibi County and Representative Musu H. Billity of Nimba County District #7 are calling for an independent investigation into the alleged alteration of the 2024 National Budget.  Addressing …

Last month, Liberia’s 177th Independence Day Orator, Dr. Robtel Pailey, urged President Boakai to withdraw the appointment of the WECC Executive Director Cllr. Jonathan Massaquoi because he was “selected under dubious circumstances.” By Kruah Thompson Monrovia, August 16, 2024: Liberian President Joseph Nyuma Boakai has established a committee to reconstitute the Office of War and Economic Crimes Court (WECC) leadership. President …

Some employees narrated that they faced transportation challenges when assigned to undertake tasks in the field, but they were not allowed to sign out after completing their daily duties. By Kruah Thompson  Monrovia, August 15, 2024: Aggrieved employees have besieged the Ministry of Labor (MoL) after the Civil Service Agency (CSA) announced that 332 employees were blocked from the payroll pending …

Karnga-Lawrence said for the first time since 2006, an audit of the financial management system and controls assessment of the Liberian Senate’s operating environment was conducted and completed with the full support and cooperation of the Senate. Monrovia, August 15, 2024: The Pro Tempore of the Liberian Senate, Madam Nyonblee Karnga-Lawrence, says establishing the appropriate financial management system and control environment would lead …

Chief Justice Yuoh has complained that the Judiciary has not been given the opportunity to discuss its five-year strategic plan with President Boakai. By Lincoln G. Peters Monrovia, August 14, 2024: Liberia’s Chief Justice Sie-A-Nyene G. Yuoh has complained to President Joseph Nyuma Boakai about the low budgetary allocation and underdevelopment of the court system across the country. At the dedication of the …

Thirty-eight-year-old husband, who reportedly killed his wife and absconded, has been arrested and detained. By Thomas Domah, Nimba County  Nimba, Liberia, August 14, 2024 – Nimba County – Police in Nimba County have arrested 35-year-old Suspect Emmanuel Socrates Gboe for allegedly killing his wife in Gbapa Town, District#3, along the Sanniquellie -Yekepa Highway in Nimba. Suspect Gboe recently killed his …

Parents and residents of the 72nd community in Paynesville are still grieving in shock after a four-year-old boy collapsed suddenly and died from swallowing a piece of boiled egg in the community. By: Emmanuel Wise Jipoh Four years Samuel Kpan, Jr., has reportedly died under mysterious circumstances after he allegedly swallowed a boiled egg in 72nd Community, Paynesville. But the …

 Through the profiling of volunteer teachers and staff, the MoE seeks to verify that all educators are properly credentialed and possess the necessary skills and abilities to deliver effective education services across the country. By Kruah Thompson Monrovia, August 12, 2024: The Ministry of Education (MoE) is launching a nationwide profiling of volunteer teachers and staff today, Monday, August 12, 2024, …

During the launch of the school dropout reduction campaign, President Boakai urged Liberian parents to prioritize their children’s education to equip them for future challenges better.  By Kruah Thompson Monrovia, August 12, 2024: The Ministry of Education (MoE) has launched a nationwide campaign to reduce the rate of school dropout and increase student enrolment.  This initiative is part of Pillar 3 …