Author: Alpha Daffae Senkpeni

Alliance Sealed? Benoni Urey, All Liberia Party, Alexander Cummings, Alternative National Congress, Joseph Boakai, Unity Party and Charles Walker Brumskine, Liberty Party Celebrate announcement Thursday. Monrovia — The leaders of four leading opposition political parties in Liberia today signed a Memorandum of Understanding agreeing to intensify efforts leading to the consummation of what many political observers say is the first step toward establishing a united front against the ruling Coalition for Democratic Change.

Monrovia – Liberia’s top four opposition political parties say they “detest and frown” on the impeachment of Associate Justice Kabina Ja’neh, terming the process as “evil machination”.

Monrovia – Liberia’s Central Bank says it is preparing to embark on another venture to salvage the country’s declining currency, announcing on Wednesday a set of new strategies.

Monrovia – Mo Ali, secretary general of the opposition Unity Party, has resigned from the Ministry of Finance and Development Planning after turning down a transfer outside of Monrovia.

Monrovia – Taking two-hours-one-minute to deliver his second State of the Nation Address at the Capitol on Monday, President George Weah recalled his achievements of 2018 and set his sights on the plans for 2019 amid concerns about Liberia’s struggling economy, hardship and allegations of corruption.

Police have announced that vehicles plying one of Monrovia’s major boulevard will be restricted on Monday Monrovia – Heavy restrictions on the movements of vehicles and pedestrians in certain parts of Monrovia are set for Monday, January 28 the day President George Weah will deliver his second State of the Nation address at the joint session of the Legislature. Report by Alpha Daffae Senkpeni / [email protected] The Liberia National Police says the restrictions will affect the movements of vehicles and pedestrians in certain parts of Monrovia, mainly from 9th Street, Sinkor to the Capitol Hill and its environs, where the…

The Ministry of Transport has failed to regulate transportation fare despite significant drop in petroleum price Monrovia – Transportation fares remain unchanged in Monrovia and its environs despite the significant drop in the price of petroleum on the local market.     Report by Alpha Daffae Senkpeni, [email protected] The Ministry of Commerce and Industry on January 7 announced a reduction in the price of all petroleum products on the local market. The price of a gallon of gas has now dropped from US$3.70 to US$3.30 while the gallon of fuel oil is now US$3.70, a US$0.25 reduction in the previous price.…

Buchanan – It’s a sunny Monday afternoon on the outskirt of the port city of Buchanan, Julio Picado shows a group of visitors around a camp yard stockpiled with high-grade materials intended for the construction of high voltage electrical transmission line.

Baikpeh says he’s “not under pressure” amid stereotypes about young people’s ability to lead the country. Buchanan – Despite being Grand Bassa County’s youngest superintendent in as many decades, Janjay Baikpeh says he’s “able and determine” to meet the expectations of his people. Report By: Alpha Daffae Senkpeni / [email protected] Baikpeh claims he’s “not under pressure” amid stereotypes about young people’s ability to lead the country. To achieve such feat, he has embarked on holding regular discussions with all stakeholders. “Since we took over in March 2018, we’ve gone like nine months in office; we are able to reach out…

Monrovia – Attracting Foreign Direct Investment to a country with massive infrastructure challenges is an uphill task for any government. It becomes even more compounded when corruption and policy issues are perceptible by investors. Report by Alpha Daffae Senkpeni, [email protected] The Liberian government is keen on attracting more FDIs in order to achieve its Pro Poor agenda. The government’s Technical Economic Management Team (TEMT) is cognizant that in order to “turn the economy around requires sustained private investments in key sectors of the economy.” According to a TEMT’s report recently sent to the Liberian Senate, the government is clearing several…