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 Through the profiling of volunteer teachers and staff, the MoE seeks to verify that all educators are properly credentialed and possess the necessary skills and abilities to deliver effective education services across the country. By Kruah Thompson Monrovia, August 12, 2024: The Ministry of Education (MoE) is launching a nationwide profiling of volunteer teachers and staff today, Monday, August 12, 2024, …

During the launch of the school dropout reduction campaign, President Boakai urged Liberian parents to prioritize their children’s education to equip them for future challenges better.  By Kruah Thompson Monrovia, August 12, 2024: The Ministry of Education (MoE) has launched a nationwide campaign to reduce the rate of school dropout and increase student enrolment.  This initiative is part of Pillar 3 …

The family alleged that Freeman died from police brutality nearly four months ago. By Emmanuel Wise Jipoh Monrovia, August 12, 2024: Grieving family members of the late Austine Yarkpawolo Freeman (46) are demanding the Government of Liberia (GoL) release the corpse of their fallen relative. The family members have alleged that Mr. Freeman died nearly four months ago, but his …

By: Kruah Thompson  Monrovia, August 12, 2024-In a bold statement here, the Minister of Information, Cultural Affairs, and Tourism, Jerolinmek M. Piah, has urged Liberians, especially in government, who worry about potential political instability due to the government’s ongoing crackdown on corruption to consider leaving, maintaining that the Government of Liberia is not afraid to do what is right. “Failure …

The Justice-in-Chambers forwarding of the suspended Central Bank of Liberia Executive Governor Tarlue’s prohibition motion before the Full Bench of the Supreme Court is a one step forward for the embattled governor. Monrovia, August 11: – Supreme Court Justice-in-Chambers Yussif D. Kaba on Friday, August 9, forwarded embattled Central Bank of Liberia (CBL) Executive Governor J. Aloysius Tarlue’s request for …

Mr. Leeco has encouraged the AFL personnel to expand their computer literacy and information technology education. Monrovia, August 9, 2024: A Defense Ministry official, Mr. Spencer G.N. Leeco, has admonished members of the Armed Forces of Liberia (AFL) and other law enforcement personnel to use acquired computer knowledge to improve productivity and efficiency at work. Mr. Leeco cautioned the officers on August …

The EPA is committed to ensuring that all sachet water production facilities in Liberia adhere to the highest safety and hygiene standards.  Monrovia, August 9, 2024: Liberia’s Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), in collaboration with the National Public Health Institute of Liberia (NPHIL), has shut down the Grandma Mineral Water Factory in Jacob Town, Gardnerville, due to gross environmental and public health …

The amount would boost the country’s ambitious agriculture plan, which is budgeted at over US718M over the next six years. August 9, 2024, Monrovia—The Government of Liberia, through the Ministry of Finance and Development Planning (MFDP), has signed a US$10 million grant from the African Development Bank (AfDB).  The grant is part of additional financing to the Global Agriculture and …

Dozens of community residents from the steel giant ArcelorMittal operational areas in three countries have protested here, demanding social corporate benefits, including health, roads, education, and compensation for the destruction of their homes and farmlands.     By Thomas Domah, Nimba County  Nimba, Liberia, August 9, 2024 -The three most affected counties from ArcelorMittal Liberia’s operation under the banner Aggrieved Communities have expressed …

The Justice-in-Chambers ruling in the suspended Central Bank of Liberia Executive Governor Tarlue’s prohibition motion is the latest legal action against President Boakai, who is barely eight months into his regime. Monrovia, August 9: – Supreme Court Justice-in-Chambers Yussif D. Kaba on Friday, August 9, granted embattled Central Bank of Liberia (CBL) Executive Governor J. Aloysius Tarlue’s request for a …