Author: FPA Staff Reporter

MONROVIA – Liberia’s potential in the upstream oil & gas sector has been widely recognized, given its strategic location in the Equatorial Atlantic Margin. However, recent developments, particularly in the appointment of leadership roles within the National Oil Company of Liberia (NOCAL), have raised concerns about the country’s ability to capitalize on this opportunity effectively.

Monrovia – The Ministry of Youth and Sports has refuted rumors that the delayed national County Sports Meet will kick off in March.

Monrovia – President Joseph Boakai’s first official trip abroad following his inauguration on January 22 has been marred by controversy after it emerged that his host, Ghanaian President John Akufo Addo may have not been on the ground to meet him.

GSA Road, Paynesville City- Lemuel Gibson, was the star player as he recorded the most wins to clinch the championship of the National Scrabble Association of Liberia replacing then reigning champions, Fomba Swaray.

MONROVIA – Liberia’s defense minister, Maj. Gen. Prince Charles Johnson, has resigned his position, citing the civil and political disobediences occasioned by the protests of women believed to be wives of the men in arms.

Last week, Robert Friedland, the Founder and Executive Co-chairman of Canada’s Ivanhoe Mines and founder of High Power Exploration (HPX), made a significant visit to Liberia. Friedland held a meeting with President Boakai at the Executive Mansion, followed by a press briefing with media reporters. During this engagement, Friedland announced HPX’s intention to invest in Liberia, specifically to construct a new rail corridor for the transportation of raw minerals through Liberian territory from Guinea. The announcement sparked enthusiasm among Liberians, yet questions linger about the feasibility, transparency, and true benefits of HPX’s proposed venture. Many wonder precisely where HPX intends…

Congo Town- The 2023 Liberia National Individual Chess Championship concluded on Friday, January 26, 2024 with grand success as youngsters David Leroy Debblay and Georgiana Sackie emerged victorious in the Open and Ladies sections, respectively.

MONROVIA – Ms. Gbeme Horace Kollie, President Joseph Boakai’s nominee for the Ministry of Gender, Children, and Social Protection, is facing scrutiny due to allegations raised by the late former lawmaker Julius Berrian in 2016. Berrian had expressed concerns about the financial reputation of Ms. Kollie in connection with the disappearance of US$1.6 million from the Montserrado County dedicated account, intended for various projects in the county.

MONROVIA – The celebration of President Joseph Boakai’s inauguration in all 73 districts across the country could not go on as the President wished. FrontPageAfrica has gathered that the whopping US$365,000 provided by the President for the districts did not reach them. According to a source, the ruling Unity Party’s officials are to blame.

As President George Weah’s tenure concludes on Monday, January 22, 2024, the lingering question of how Liberians will perceive their outgoing leader remains a topic of significant concern. Reflecting on the immediate past presidency, citizens are divided in their assessments. Some commend President Weah for his contributions to national development, citing tangible improvements that have positively affected the lives of ordinary Liberians. FrontPage Africa conducted interviews with locals to gather their perspectives on this matter. Here is a compilation of what some Liberians had to say. By Selma Lomax and J. H. Webster Clayeh Theodore N.S. Nana, a resident of…