Liberia news

Chinese President Xi Jinping opened this year’s FOCAO with a renewed vow for a robust China-Africa friendship despite changing global trends. By Lincoln G. Peters Chinese Paramount leader President Xi Jinping has told dozens of African leaders that China-Africa friendship remains robust and grows stronger through generations, no matter how the world changes. Chinese President Xi Jinping and his wife, …

Citizens in Maryland County are rejecting a US$ 130-meter charge by a private service provider to supply electricity.   By Patrick N. Mensah, Maryland County Maryland, Liberia, September 6, 2024—Amidst the Liberia Electricity Regulatory Commission’s engagement with citizens in Maryland County to resolve persistent issues, several citizens in the county are calling on the Commission and the Liberia Electricity Corporation (LEC) …

The EPA closed China Union Iron Ore Mines late last month due to numerous environmental violations. Monrovia, September 6, 2024: Liberia’s Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has reopened the China Union by granting it a temporary permit a few days after the company was closed for numerous environmental violations. On August 28, 2024, the EPA closed the China Union Iron Ore Mines …

Members of the House of Representatives mandate the Liberia Institute for Statistics and Geo-Information Services to produce the results of the 2022 Census so that new thresholds can be set for creating new electoral districts. By Bridgett Milton  Monrovia, Liberia, September 6, 2024- The House of Representatives mandates the Liberia Institute for Statistics and Geo-Information Services (LISGIS) to produce the …

The decision to conduct a rerun of the 2023 PUL elections is based on court rulings. Monrovia September 6, 2024-The National Campaign Management Team of Julius Kanubah and Beatrice Sieh for the Leadership of the Press Union of Liberia welcomes the latest scheduled activities leading to the rerun of the November 2022 PUL elections as ordered in the June 2024 …

Several State-Owned Enterprises here have refused to submit to management and compensation packages review amid huge salaries and bonuses. By: Kruah Thompson  Monrovia, September 5, 2024—Dozens of State-owned Enterprises here are said to have refused to submit their entities to the management and compensation package review conducted by the Bureau of State-owned Enterprises (BSE) as mandated by President Boakai. BSE Director-General …

By: Emmanuel Wise Jipoh After nearly ten years of litigation, the Supreme Court of Liberia has ruled in favor of Modern Development & Management Corporation (MDMC) Express Incorporated, granting the company ownership of over 16.47 acres of Land situated in Johnsonville Township, Mount Barclay, Montserrado County.  Copy of the High Court’s ruling signed Her Honor, Chief Justice Sie-A- Nyene G. …

The United States’ investment forecast on Liberia says the West African nation holds huge potential for natural resource investments.  Monrovia, Liberia, September 4, 2024 – A 2024 investment forecast by the United States for Liberia says the country offers opportunities for investment, especially in natural resources such as mining, agriculture, fishing, and forestry, but also in more specialized sectors such …

President Boakai Orders Investigation into Alleged Excessive Salaries at State-Owned Enterprises By: Kruah Thompson Monrovia, Liberia September 4, 2024— President Joseph Nyuma Boakai Sr. has directed the Bureau of State-Owned Enterprises (SOE) to thoroughly review reports alleging exorbitant salaries paid to certain government officials at state-run enterprises. This move underscores the president’s commitment to ensuring transparency and fairness in compensation …

President Boakai comes under immense pressure to fulfill campaign promises eight months into his administration. By: Kruah Thompson  Monrovia, Liberia, September 3, 2024 – The General Overseer of the Liberia Christian Evangelical Ministries, Bishop Philip Nagbe, has called on the Boakai-Koung administration to fulfill campaign promises made during the 2023 elections.  Bishop Nagbe observes that eight months into President Boakai’s …