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Monrovia, 19 June 2024-The Judge of the Ninth Judicial Circuit Court sitting in Gbarnga, Bong County, has canceled the results of the controversial elections of the Press Union of Liberia (PUL) 2022. In a landmark ruling on a Motion for Summary Judgment, Judge J. Boima Kontoe ordered an entire rerun of the PUL 2022 elections on or before October 18, …

Virginia, USA, June 18, 2024 Cllr. Neto Zarzar Lighe, Liberia Maritime Authority Commissioner/CEO, paid a courtesy visit to the Liberian Registry in Virginia, an experience marked by insightful engagements and meaningful interactions. The visit highlighted the collaborative spirit and dedication to shared values in advancing the maritime industry’s standards and practices. This engagement underscores the Liberia Maritime Authority’s commitment to …

The former chairman of the immediate past ruling party says he has resigned from the CDC to prioritize neutrality in civil society initiatives. Monrovia, June 18, 2024: The former chairman of Liberia’s immediate past ruling Coalition for Democratic Change (CDC) has finally resigned from the Congress for Democratic Change (CDC). Led by former President George Manneh Weah, the Congress for Democratic …

Renowned Liberian clergyman Bishop Kortu Brown cautions the government and people of Liberia not turn the country’s victory at the poll to mourning by spewing out negativity.  By Naneka A. Hoffman Brewerville, Liberia, June 18, 2024 – The former president of the Liberia Council of Churches, Bishop Dr. Kortu Brown, calls on the Boakai administration and the people of Liberia …

President Joseph Nyuma Boakia reacts to a barrage of criticisms against his administration, saying that he is not God but a man who must always do his best for Liberia. By Ramsey N. Singbeh, Jr., in Margibi Margibi County, Liberia, June 17, 2024—Amid widespread criticism against his leadership in the past six months, President Joseph Nyuma Boakai responds here, saying …

The family was found guilty of the gruesome murder of Charloe Musu, daughter of the former Chief Justice, Cllr. Scott. By Emmanuel Wise Jipoh  Monrovia, June 17, 2024: Liberia’s imprisoned former Chief Justice, Cllr. Gloria Musu Scott denied media reports that the government had granted her compassionate release from prison. Cllr. Scott and three of her family members – Gertrude Newton, …

In partnership with the WHO and the USAID, the MoH officially commemorated World Blood Donor Day on Friday, 14 June 2024. By Lincoln G. Peters  Monrovia, June 17, 2024: The World Health Organization (WHO), through its Regional Director, Dr Matshidiso Moeti, has urged countries to address the persistent challenges in the availability of safe blood and blood products.  The Ministry of …

Maryland County Rep. Mr. Williams had requested an inquiry on the allotment for the House of Representatives secretariat, intended to strengthen its capacity and workings. By Bridgett Milton  Monrovia, June 14, 2024: The leadership of the House of Representatives is expected to investigate the benefits allotment made in the 2023 fiscal budget on the budget working paper, page 28, capturing benefits and …

Local rice farmers have urged the government to use the funding intended for subsidizing rice importation and give loans to local rice processors to help them buy locally produced rice to strengthen local farmers to produce more. Monrovia, June 13, 2024: The lack of buyers hurts local rice farmers in Lofa County, even as the Ministry of Agriculture here encourages increased productivity and …

The Global Tracking Maritime Solutions Management at the Freeport of Monrovia defends its operations before the Senate. By Lewis S. Teh Monrovia, Liberia, June 14, 2024 – Following the Liberian Senate’s recent decision to summon the management of the Global Tracking Maritime Solutions, the Liberia Revenue Authority, Public Procurement and Concession Commission, Ministry of Finance and Development Planning, and the …