Author: Francis G. Boayue

MONROVIA – The international community in Liberia has welcomed the ban on the practice of female genital mutilation (FGM) in Liberia, as declared by the Chairperson of the National Council of Chiefs and Elders of Liberia (NACCEL), Chief Zanzan Karwor.

MONROVIA – Joel Maybury, the US Embassy Deputy Chief of Mission, has urged the Liberian judicial system to take concrete action against sanctioned Liberian government officials instead of relying on the US Government to act on their behalf.

Monrovia – As part of an effort to promote peace and stability ahead of Liberia’s October 10, 2023 elections. The Liberia Restoration Party (LRP) has ended a three-day restoration pastoral summit praying for Liberia.

MONROVIA – The Liberia Electricity Regulatory Commission (LERC) has disclosed plans to license qualified electricians and as well put an end to people purporting to be electricians and causing havoc in the electrical energy sector of Liberia.

MONROVIA – The Traditional Council of Liberia headed by Chief Zanzan Kawah has finally banned the practice of Female Genital mutilation (FGM) in all parts of Liberia. Chief Zanzan Kawah, the Chairman of the Traditional Council, announced the ban on Female Genital Mutilation on Tuesday when he spoke at a program marking the celebration of International Day of Zero Tolerance in Songai Town, Lower Montserrado County.

MONROVIA – The president of the LICOSESS College of Education, Dr. Benjamin Wehye, has urged teachers to use their profession as a service to nation-building, instead of profiteering.

MONROVIA – Bong County Senator Prince Moye, speaking over the weekend at the First Graduation of 219 Graduates of the JNB Women and Men Empowerment Program said the Unity Party is interested in providing a sustainable livelihood program that will enable Liberians to be self-supported rather than the distribution of political t-shirts and money to attend political rally.

MONROVIA — The Federation of Liberian Youth (FLY), has called on the Government of Liberia headed by President George M. Weah to prioritize the building of a youth center and increase support to youth innovation and creativity.

Liberia Declines Further In Public Corruption Index; Records Six Points Decline Since The Inception Of The Weah-Led Government Monrovia – Transparency International and its local partner, the Center for Transparency and Accountability in Liberia (CENTAL), has released its findings of Transparency International’s Corruption Perception Index (CPI) 2022 report, which shows Liberia being the only country that has declined by 6 points over the last five years in West Africa and the Mano River Union.

MONROVIA– Golden Veroleum Liberia Inc. (GVL) has announced the appointment of Mr. Johanes Handojo as its new Chief Executive Officer (CEO) replacing Mr. Ferdy Surya Handojo. The Golden Veroleum Liberia has been in the country since 2010 with an aim to develop the oil palm sector of Liberia.