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The Ambassador of the United States to Liberia holds meetings with local leaders and stakeholders in Margibi County. By Ramsey N. Singbeh, Jr., in Margibi Margibi, Liberia, September 13, 2024—The United States Ambassador here, Mark Toner, is holding a series of closed-door meetings in Margibi County with local stakeholders and partners. The meetings were held on Thursday, September 12, 2024, with …

Liberian human rights lawyer Cllr. Tiawan Saye Gongloe says the establishment of War and Economic Crimes in Liberia is linked to the full participation and involvement of war victims and eyewitnesses.  By Lincoln G. Peters  Paynesville, Liberia, September 13, 2024—Renowned Human Rights Lawyer and Liberian People’s Party political leader Cllr. Tiawan Saye Gongloe says the success of the establishment of …

Liberia is listed among the ten poorest countries in the world, with its economy crippled by massive corruption and bureaucratic tendencies that scare away investors. By: Emmanuel wise Jipoh Monrovia, September 13, 2024/ At least about four percent of Liberian children below age five are malnourished, while over 2.2 million people, about 47% of the population, are food insecure. Agriculture …

The latest World Bank report on Liberia’s economic growth paints a mixed picture of hope and despair. However, a concerted effort and the government’s commitment could transform hope into sustained economic growth. By Othello B. Garblah Monrovia, September 13, 2024/ Economic growth in Liberia is still fragile despite showing signs of a rebound, according to the 2024 Liberia Economic Update …

Reports concerning the fingering of the 2024 National Budget and the outcome of the House’s Specialized Committee findings have left much to be desired, especially in the fight against corruption. By Lincoln G. Peters Monrovia, September 12, 2024/The Solidarity and Trust for a New Day (STAND), a newly formed grassroots Civil Society Movement and one of the leading voices for …

The Government of Liberia sharply reacts to criticisms by former Presidential Candidate Cllr. Tiawan Gongloe, warning him to be mindful. By Kruah Thompson Monrovia, Liberia, September 11, 2024 –The Government of Liberia warns former presidential candidate, Cllr. Tiawan Saye Gongloe to be mindful of his criticism of President Boakai and the administration. Cllr. Gongloe, a renowned human rights lawyer, recently …

Details of Sunday’s jailbreak in Kakata, Margibi County,m are emerging with the Ministry of Justice here confirming that prison guards were overpowered by escaping prisoners.  By Ramsey N. Singbeh, Jr., in Margibi & Kruah Thompson  Margibi, Liberia, September 11, 2024: Although an investigation is ongoing into Sunday’s (September 8, 2024) jailbreak, which led to 50 prisoners escaping the Kakata Central …

The House Committee has accused the Deputy Chief Clerk of transmitting the Executive Mansion, a document he believed to have come from the Senate Secretary, without consulting the Speaker or his Deputy. Monrovia, September 9, 2024: A legislative investigation into alleged budget alteration has blamed the House of Representatives Deputy Chief Clerk for transmitting to the Executive Mansion a document …

The renewed deal signaled a strong relationship between the two governments and their historic partnership. Monday, September 9, 2024/ The Liberian Maritime Authority, the world’s largest Open Registry, has announced the renewal of its historic partnership in a maritime agreement with the People’s Republic of China. A dispatch from Chian says the maritime agreement is designed to foster strong relations …

Growing outcry over corruption and lawlessness in the 8-month-old Boakai administration is a need for concern. Most importantly, one of the persistent voices heralding this outcry is that of the leader of a major political party that supported Ambassador Boakai during the runoff election in 2023. Former presidential candidate counselor Tiawan Saye Gongloe of the Liberian People’s Party (LPP) is …