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June 2018

Finance Minister Tours LRA

Lauds Revenue Collection, Assures Presidents Support To Strengthen Revenue Collection The Minister of Finance and Development Planning Samuel Tweah on Friday (June 15, 2018) visited the headquarters of the Liberia Revenue Authority (LRA) and assured the Authority of President George M. Weah’s full commitment in supporting the collection of lawful revenue to fund the government’s […]

Three Arrested For ‘Illegal Sand Mining’

By R Joyclyn Wea At least three persons have so far been arrested for ‘illegal sand mining’ activities in the township of WestPoint in central Monrovia. This is part of effort by community watch forum in aiding the Liberia National Police (LNP) to bring down commissioners of crime around Monrovia and its environs. WestPoint is […]

Weah ‘Conquers’

-As Lawmakers, Others Trooped To Witness Him Sign Loan Agreements By Reuben Sei Waylaun President George Weah is said to be the most celebrated Liberian leader as he conquers the country as its chief administrator. The supports President Weah, a former member of the Liberian Senate is getting from the Liberian people, particularly members of […]

BIVAC To Face Lawmakers

The House of Representatives as part of its oversight function has ordered the Bureau Veritas, Inspection, Valuation, Assessment and Control (BIVAC) under contempt charge to respond to issues raised the committee on commerce and industry. The contempt charge comes as a result of the management of the international company reported failure to appear before the […]

Mayor Kojee Launches Awareness On Street Selling

-Promises Relocation Of Petty Traders Monrovia City Mayor, Jefferson Koijee Wednesday stormed the streets of Monrovia with a vigorous campaign on street selling in an effort to educate petty traders on the dangers of transacting on the sidewalks and his plans to relocate them. Mayor Kojee who was flanked by employees of the Monrovia City […]

CePAR Lambasted

-For ‘Pro-Poor Or Stay Poor’ Statement Regarding FY2018/19 Draft Budget The Center for Policy Action and Research (CePAR) has been lambasted by two promising Liberian economists for its recent analysis of the draft National Budget, fiscal year 2018/2019. In its recent analysis of the draft budget, the local CSO alleged that the draft budget doesn’t […]

Albinos Decry Budget Cut

-Plead With Legislature for Increment  By Jackson C. Clay, Jr. The Liberia Albino Society (LAS) has decried over the alleged reduction of budgetary support by the government of Liberia through the Ministry of Finance and Development Planning (MFDP). Making the disclosure Wednesday on the grounds of the Capitol Building in Monrovia when the group presented […]

Health Assistants Seek ‘Legality’

By Jackson C. Clay, Jr. Several health assistant schools in Monrovia and its environs under the banner ‘Health Assistant Schools Association’ stormed the grounds of the capitol build in demand of legitimacy. The students from those various schools were on the grounds of the capitol dressed in their various school uniforms and carrying placards with […]

‘Don’t Challenge Weah’

-Traditional Council Warns By R Joyclyn Wea National Traditional Council of Liberia headed by chief Zanzan Karwor is warning the public to avoid challenging President George Manneh Weah while performing his national duties. Appearing at the Ministry of Information regular press briefing Thursday, Chairman Karwor said the council is pleased with the way the Coalition […]

Min. Sonii Announces Teacher Recruitment Drive

-Reminds School Administrators Of Their Duties The Minister of Education, Prof. Ansu D. Sonii has announced that the ministry is commencing a recruitment drive to fill teaching positions across the country in advance of the 2018/2019 academic year. Speaking at a press conference held at the ministry, Minister Sonii called on all qualified Liberians wishing […]