Liberia news

The arrival and display of yellow machines brought to the country via the Freeport of Monrovia look impressive and welcoming, at least on the surface, but the entire deal is like cow pupu or feces, which has a dry surface with a real mess under. Liberians yearn for paved roads across the country to enable easy access, but they seem …

The European Union Delegation to Liberia confers with former Presidential contestant Cllr. Tiawan Saye Gongloe on the performance of the Boakai administration. By Lincoln G. Peters  Monrovia, Liberia, July 5, 2024 – A high-power delegation of the European Union in Liberia has visited former presidential contestant and renowned Human Rights lawyer Cllr. Taiwan Saye Gongloe to solicit his view on …

Dear Father: Have you heard the news? They say the orlor day some chiefs from the lower side of the Traditional Council went to ley place ridding in kehkeh leg. They say da protest they wor doing for ley village people to buy them car. You say wahtin! You mean da how ley people dem so heartless? Father, heartless da …

Through a joint resolution on Thursday, July 4, 2024, the CSOs announced their support for Cllr Massaquoi as Executive Director of the Office of War and Economic Crimes Court. Monrovia, July 5, 2024: Dozens of civil society organizations (CSOs) have supported Cllr. Jonathan Massaquoi as Executive Director of the Office of War and Economic Crimes Court. Under the auspices of the Liberia NGOs …

President Boakai says his government’s launch of the Employees Status Regulation Project is a milestone in pursuing employment, payroll transparency, and accountability across the public sector. By Kruah Thompson  Monrovia, Liberia, July 5, 2024 –President Joseph Nyumah Boakai officially launched the Employees Status Regulation Project (ESRP) here, underscoring that it marks a significant milestone of his administration’s journey to enhancing …

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, …