Liberia news

The protest escalated into violence after SRC management rejected its employees’ demand to be paid for the days they were off the job during the protests. By Kruah Thompson Monrovia, July 4, 2024: The Liberia National Police (LNP) has arrested and detained 13 persons following a violent incident at the Salala Rubber Corporation (SRC) in Weala, Margibi County. Police have also …

A Liberian clergyman advises President Joseph Boakai to take tough measures against officials caught in corrupt activities.  By Naneka Hoffman Monrovia, Liberia, July 4, 2024—The Pastor of the Garden of Prayer Church of God on Jamaica Road, Bushord Island, Christopher Pabai, is calling on President Joseph Boakai to take stringent measures against officials who will compromise the interests of the …

Through the Legislature, US$45,000 is allotted for each of the 103 lawmakers to purchase expensive new vehicles every three years. The country lacks good roads, and lawmakers have made no effort to prioritize public transport. Monrovia, July 4, 2024: At the time, Liberians lacked public transportation and good roads; the Liberian Government spent over US$9.2 million on just 103 lawmakers’ …

Last month, House Speaker Cllr. Koffa threatened a shutdown if the Ministry of Finance could not financially support the House of Representatives. By Bridgett Milton  Monrovia, July 3, 2024: A few Liberian lawmakers have started traveling to and from work using tricycles like millions of impoverished citizens to pressure the Executive Branch to release US$45k for each of them to purchase …

United Methodists besiege their Resident Bishop here, demanding he clearly state his position on gay marriage and the practice of homosexuality in the Methodist Church of Liberia. By Thomas Domah, Nimba County  Monrovia, Liberia, July 1, 2024 – Some members and leaders of the United Methodist Church in Nimba County besiege the Resident Bishop of the Liberian Annual Conference here, …

There is an adage that says, “Prevention is better than cure.” We believe if the Management of Salala Rubber Corporation in Weala, Margibi County, had been proactive in curbing industrial action on its plantation by aggrieved tappers, the damages it incurred on Thursday, June 27th, 2024, which led to the burning down of offices, vehicles, residences, and looting, could have …

The liquidity situation at the SIB Bank appears to be casting a dark shadow over financial institutions in the country and the economy as a whole if it is not handled with immediate care. By Othello B. Garblah  Monday, July 1, 2024- Despite mounting pressure from the Executive Branch of Government on the Central Bank of Liberia to save SIB …

Pursuant to the decision of the ECOWAS Authority of Heads of State and Government in 2014 to adopt the ECOWAS National Biometric Identity Card (ENBIC) as an official travel document to replace the hand-written ECOWAS Travel Certificate, the ECOWAS Commission through the Directorate of Free Movement of Persons and Migration embarked on an advocacy and sensitization campaign in Member States …

The Government of Liberia signed an agreement with local firms here to formulate its development roadmap, the ARREST Agenda for Inclusive Development.   By Naneka A. Hoffman Monrovia, Liberia, June 28, 2024—The Ministry of Finance and Development Planning (MFDP) has signed an agreement with Subah-Belleh Associates (SBA) and Africa Development Management Associates (ADMA) to facilitate the formulation of the ARREST Agenda …

Private law firm Henries, Kruah & Associates trashed the report of its alleged involvement in a conflict of interest for legitimate services rendered to the National Port of Authority here. Monrovia, Liberia, June 28, 2024 – The Management of the Henries, Kruah & Associates Law Firm rejects media reports of a conflict of interest scandal involving its retainers with the …