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By Jamesetta D Williams MONROVIA–Former Finance Minister Samuel D. Tweah has strongly challenged claims by Finance and Development Planning Minister Augustine Kpehe Ngafuan that the government has reversed public sector pay harmonization at several integrity institutions, describing such assertions as both technically and legally flawed. In a detailed written response circulated publicly, Tweah argued that […]
MONROVIA–About three days after their homes and properties were razed to the grounds on court orders, victims of the mass eviction and demolition exercise in Saye Town on marched on the Capitol Building peacefully to present their plights to their lawmakers – the people’s representatives, and seek urgent actions. Monrovia, mainly the Saye Town Community […]
Othello Sarweh Nimely MONROVIA–mounted the podium at the Capitol Building to deliver his Annual Message on the affairs of the state, but the rancor and condemnation continue to hover and yet to settle since then. The Political Leader of the Reformers National Congress (RNC), Rev. Alexander Kollie, is one of several political leaders adding his […]
By Jamesetta D. Williams MONROVIA–Ibrahim Nyei, Deputy Minister for International Cooperation and Economic Integration at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs has highlighted significant strides in Liberia’s foreign affairs and economic diplomacy since assuming office. Speaking at the Ministry of Information, Deputy Minister Nyei outlined efforts to rebrand Liberia internationally and reposition the country in global […]
By Stephanie M. Duncan MONROVIA–The Executive Director of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Dr. Emmanuel Urey-Yarkpawolo, has announced the launch of a US$2 million national initiative aimed at protecting and restoring Liberia’s wetlands. The program will focus on employing young people as wetland security officers, constructing physical barriers to prevent encroachment, restoring degraded wetland areas, […]
MONROVIA–A two‑week medical mission brings no-cost pediatric surgeries, training to strengthen healthcare capacity, and community outreach to thousands. Firestone Liberia is proud to announce the successful completion of the 2026 surgical mission by its U.S.-based nonprofit partner, Children’s Surgery International (CSI). The mission, held from January 19–30 at the Firestone Medical Center/Du-side Hospital, provided life-changing […]
By Jamesetta D Williams MONROVIA-With deep gratitude to Almighty God, Believers Eastern Church (BEC), Diocese of Monrovia, joyfully celebrated its first anniversary at the City Hall, Monrovia. The milestone event commemorated the Church’s arrival in Liberia on 12 January 2025 and highlighted its pastoral and community-focused mission over the past year. The celebration drew an […]
MONROVIA–President Joseph Nyuma Boakai appears to be shifting the gear in his government’s fight against corruption to ensure that every impediment is gotten rid of. Delivering his 3rd Annual Message to the nation Monday, President Boakai called for amendments to existing anti-corruption laws, including the removal of the statute of limitations on corruption case. […]
By Jamesetta D. Williams MONROVIA–The Executive Mansion, in collaboration with the Ministry of State, has launched an investigation into the unauthorized leakage of President Joseph Nyuma Boakai’s State of the Nation Address (SONA), Information Minister Jerolinmek Piah has announced. Minister Piah disclosed that portions of the President’s address were published by some media outlets minutes […]
MONROVIA–The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has officially confirmed that Liberia’s economy expanded by 5.1 percent in 2025, subsequent to the successful completion of discussions under the Third Review of Liberia’s Extended Credit Facility (ECF) Arrangement. An IMF staff team, led by Mr. Daehaeng Kim, visited Monrovia from January 7 to 20, 2026, and reached a […]