Author: Alpha Daffae Senkpeni

Tarlue’s confirmation hearing comes amid massive disenchantment about the CBL’s ability to regulate the country’s monetary policy as cash shortage appears to be hitting commercial banks and leaving the public in angst. Monrovia – Liberia`s economic woes are tied to a mix of crucial fiscal and monetary failures, but the challenge of the country`s Central Bank to decisively stamp it regulatory authority and effectively enforce compliance of the monetary policies and procedure is the key problem.  The unauthorized printing of the sixteen billion Liberian dollars and the controversial issuance of the money together with the discrepancies that beclouded the US$25…

According to Justice Minister Frank Musah Dean, the Constitution of Liberia has no provision that supports the ‘Weah Step Down’ Campaign (file photo: June 7, 2019 Save the State Protest) Monrovia – Liberia’s Justice Ministry has warned organizers of the December 30 “Weah Step Down” campaign that the plan is “unconstitutional and bespeaks treason,” while stressing that the government has no legal authority to grant permit for the conduct of the pending protest. 

Monrovia – The Liberia Revenue Authority has confirmed to FrontPageAfrica that a Dutch organization, IDH Sustainable Trade, which is operating in the country has been evading taxes in the amount of hundreds of thousands of United States dollars.

Cllr. Ndubuisi Nwabudike says he is developing an Anti-Corruption Road Map Strategy which is aligned with the Pro-Poor Agenda for Prosperity Development Monrovia – The Chairman designate of Liberia’s premier anti-graft agency (LACC), Cllr. Ndubuisi Nwabudike, has said that if confirmed by Liberian Senate, he would “focus his energy on enhancing the efficiency and impact of LACC in the fight against corruption”.

The CBL nominee is credited for drafting and updating AML compliance and written supervisory policies and procedures and assisted in developing a comprehensive cross-business view of AML risk. He reviewed and approved exceptions, and kept abreast of regulatory developments and enforcement actions to assess the potential impact to JPMC. Monrovia – Jolue Aloysius Tarlue faces a daunting task in stabilizing Liberia’s monetary policy, which is already in dire strait. The devaluation of the Liberian dollar is hurting sellers and buyers alike amid lingering pessimism about the minting of new banknotes. However, Mr. Tarlue must first face the Liberian Senate…

Labor Minister Moses Kollie speaking at the Trafficking In Persons media training in Monrovia Monrovia – Liberia’s Labor Minister Moses Kollie has warned that in order for the country to improve on the United States Trafficking in Persons report expected to be released by March 21, 2020, several required actions need to be undertaken by the government.

Editor’s Note: This is the second of a three part series delving into the past of a nominee for the post of Chairman of Liberia’s most important anti-graft agency, the Liberia Anti-Corruption Commission (LACC.) Monrovia – Four stranded crewmen of a Nigerian ship that sank 14-years ago at Popo Beach have cast blame on President George Weah’s nominee for the Liberia Anti-Corruption Commission, Cllr. Ndubusi Nwabudike, and another Nigerian for their protracted misfortune. The former seamen allegation comes following a previous report by FrontPageAfrica linking Cllr. Nwabudike to the sinking of a Nigerian vessel – M/V Pots Express. Cllr. Nwabudike,…

The Liberia Airport Authority Looks is working on modalities to build another terminal – Terminal B – to enhance operations at the country’s only international airport Margibi County – The Liberia Airport Authority has advanced several partnership discussions that will further help modernize the country’s premier airport, Roberts International Airport, and upgrade the aviation sector, according to Bishop Allan Klayee, Manager Director of the LAA.

Oumou Hage enjoyed a 27-year relationship – 10 of which was a legal marriage with Milad Hage Monrovia – Oumou Hage is often a tranquil character when recounting her ordeal in one of Liberia’s most publicized property trials held in more than a decade. Anguish and frustrations are, however, quite noticeable in her rendition.

Editor’s Note: This is the first of a three part series delving into the past of a nominee for the post of Chairman of Liberia’s most important anti-graft agency, the Liberia Anti-Corruption Commission (LACC) Monrovia – President George Weah’s nominee as Chairman of the Liberia Anti-Corruption Commission, Cllr. Ndubusi Nwabudike, has come under scrutiny amid allegations linking him to alleged conflict of interest and breach of fiduciary duty.