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Liberia: Rep. Williams Rejects Claims of Receiving 15K to Oust Speaker Koffa, Says His Decision is ‘Conscience-Driven’

“In my sound mind, I signed the Resolution to impeach Speaker Koffa consciously of the outcomes and I remain firm and unwavering in this battle with no turning back! Even if it means standing alone, I will.” CAPITOL HILL, MONROVIA: River Gee County Electoral District 3 Representative, Johnson S.N Williams Sr. has vowed his quest […]

Liberia: “Bunch of Half Educated.” Chief Cyril Allen Describes Some Members of HoR

KONOLA, MARGIBI: A member of the ‘Governing Council’ of the former ruling Coalition for Democratic Change(CDC), Chief Cyril Allen has criticized some members of the House of Representatives describing them as “Half Educated” for their actions on the grounds of the National Legislature on Thursday, October 17. It can be recalled that some members of […]

Liberia: Plans to Unseat Speaker Koffa Suffers Major Blow As Rep. Goshuah Rescinds His Signature

“I inserted myself in the midst of colleagues concocting such a plan, tasked with gathering information regarding the number of signatures in support of the removal and identifying the masterminds behind the movement.” CAPITOL HILL, MONROVIA: As the struggle up Capitol Hill for the removal of House Speaker Cllr. Jonathan Fonati Koffa continues, that those […]

Liberia: Labour Ministry Suspends Work Permit for Unskilled Expatriate Workers

MONROVIA: In a rather, dramatic move to ensure employment space for hundreds of ordinary Liberian job seekers, Labour Minister Cllr. Cooper W. Kruah, Sr. has announced that the ministry will suspend the issuance or renewal of work permits to unskilled expatriates being brought into the country and those already here, under major investment conglomerates. The […]

Liberia: Statement by Former President George on the Ongoing Speaker Removal Saga

October 17, 2024 “It has come to my attention that the Unity Party-led government under President Joseph Boakai is making a concerted and criminal effort to undermine our democratic and constitutional institutions by using ill-gotten funds from the National Coffers to influence the unjust removal of Speaker of the House, Honorable J. Fonati Koffa. This […]

Liberia: Ministry of Justice, Gender Inclusion Unit launches five (5) years of gender policy.

Contributed by: Wil. Wilfred Duosi MONROVIA: In advancing women’s knowledge to participate in decision-making at workplaces, especially the Justice Ministry and Ministry of Gender Children and Social Protection, a five (5) years strategic action plan has been launched. The program, which took place at the Ála Lagoon Congo Town back road brought together key stakeholders […]

Liberia: WONGOSOL Wants Government Uphold To International Commitments

MONROVIA: The Women NGOs Secretariat of Liberia (WONGOSOL), and its members celebrate the 20th anniversary of the Solidarity for African Women’s Rights (SOAWR). The celebration of the day commenced with a one-day capacity-strengthening workshop for women-led organizations. The gathering, held recently in Monrovia, at ActionAid Liberia’s office in Congo Town, brought together over 30 women-led […]

Liberia: Citizens Expressed Split Opinions Over Resignations in Government

Contributed by: Wil. Wilfred Duosi MONROVIA: With just nine (9) months in office, several citizens have welcomed the resignation of some government officials, as they called for a full investigation. Of recent some government officials resigned from their posts including the Ministry of Commerce and Industry Minister Amin Modad, the Liberia Drugs Enforcement Agency officer […]

Liberia: President Boakai Lauds Minister Kruah’s Transformative Efforts at Labour Ministry

MONROVIA: Liberia President Joseph Nyumah Boakai, Sr. has hailed Labour Minister Cllr. Cooper W. Kruah, Sr. for his ”commitment and vigilance in ensuring that concessions operate in line with the Decent Work Act”. A Labour Ministry press release issued in Monrovia over the weekend quotes a letter from President Boakai, through Minister of State for […]

Liberia: KEC Executive Director Madam Catherine Gaisie Calls For a Global Fight Against Problems Affecting Eyesight

Contributed by: Wil. Wilfred Duosi MONROVIA: Every year October 12 is celebrated as World Sight Day, a day set aside to remember those with eye problems and understand the difficulties they face. In observance of the day, the Karish Eye Care have joined other Countries around the world to celebrate and identify those with sight […]