Author: Press Release

MONROVIA – The National Civil Society Council of Liberia (NCSCL) has hailed both chambers of the National Legislature for the signing of a Joint Resolution for the establishment of a war and economic crimes court for Liberia.

MONROVIA – In an effort to foster unity and progress within the Liberia Baptist Missionary and Education Convention (LBMEC), Rev. Dr. Samuel B. Reeves, Jr. has appointed His Excellency Deacon Joseph N. Boakai, President of the Republic of Liberia, take the helm as Chairman of the Elders Council. He is assisted by former Minister of Foreign Affairs, Dee-Maxwell S. Kemeyah and Judge Mappy Morgan as co-chairs.

MONROVIA – Founded on the 12th day of April, 2000, the Christian Student Movement of Liberia (CSML) celebrated its 14th anniversary in 2014.

Monrovia – The Environmental Protection Agency of Liberia with support from the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Environmental Governance Programme (EGP) funded by the Swedish International Development- SIDA has begun the initiation of the EPA of Liberia decentralization process as part of the Government of Liberia 100-day deliverable outlined on January 22, 2024.

MONROVIA – In a special PTA meeting called at J.J. Roberts United Methodist School (JJRUMS), parents and faculty have addressed the recent unprovoked attacks on the school by students from Tubman High School. The meeting was presided over by PTA President Pindarous Allison.

Monrovia, April 10, 2024…The Ministry of Labour, in collaboration with the Liberia Immigration Service (ILS), and partners has launched a vigorous nation-wide Labour Inspection exercise, commencing in Montsterrado County.

MONROVIA – In a sharp rebuttal to recent comments made by Representative Yekeh Kolubah, the Women NGOs Secretariat of Liberia (WONGOSOL) has vehemently criticized the lawmaker for his disparaging remarks against Women Human Rights Defenders. The statement comes in response to Rep. Kolubah’s derogatory characterization of women rights defenders as “less busy individuals” during a live interview on Sunday, April 7, 2024.

MONROVIA – In order to strengthen National Development and Aid coordination across government, the Ministry of Finance and Development Planning through the Department of Economic Management along with development partners has begun a four-day National Joint Sectorial Portfolio Performance Review across all sectors which includes various Ministries and Agencies of Government.

Monrovia – The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Madam Sara Beysolow Nyanti, has disclosed that the directive requesting the suspension of Liberian Diplomatic, Official, and Service passports issued under the July 2023 Revised Passport Regulations is not political; rather, it is a plan to ensure that the Liberian passport is respected around the globe.

MONROVIA – World Bank Liberia Country Manager Georgia Wallen has called on participants at the Government of Liberia (GoL) Joint Sectoral Portfolio Review to reflect on opportunities to depart from business as usual to get more out of our development assistance. Quoting the President of the World Bank Ajay Banga, Ms. Wallen said, “Development delayed is development denied.” Time is of the essence, she stressed, adding: “Let’s find motivation in a strong sense of urgency.”