Author: Gerald C Koinyeneh

Monrovia – The Opposition Coalition for Democratic Change (CDC) has condemned the remarks made by Liberia’s 177th Independence Day Orator, Ms. Robtel Pailey, criticizing the United States of America. The CDC asserts that her statements do not reflect the views of all Liberians, who value the long-standing relationship between Liberia and the United States.

Monrovia – Instant and rapid reactions to the Orator of this year’s Liberia Independence Day continue to pour in, with several officials in the Unity Party-led government taking to social media to express strong support for Orator Robtel Pailey’s stinging rebuke of Liberia’s traditional ally, the United States of America.

Monrovia – In an unprecedented move, American representatives have walked out of ceremony marking Liberia’s 177th Independence Day celebration in protest of the national’s orator’s “provocative” statement.

Monrovia – A series of email exchanges between top officials of the Central Bank of Liberia (CBL) and the General Auditing Commission (GAC) revealed that the GAC rejected a dossier of documents it had requested from the CBL.

Paynesville – Police at the Zone 8 police depot in Paynesville have refused to arrest a criminal, demanding that complainants provide medical treatment first.

Monrovia – The Unity Party-led government, under President Joseph Nyuma Boakai, came to power with promises to improve the struggling Liberian economy and the lives of all citizens. President Boakai often stated that Liberia is too rich for its citizens to live in poverty, pledging to use his expertise to assemble a team dedicated to serving the people.

CAPITOL HILL, Monrovia – The House of Representatives has mandated its joint committee on Gender, Health, and Judiciary to review a draft bill calling for tougher punishment against the practice of homosexuality.

Monrovia – The organizing committee for Lofa’s 60th anniversary celebration has announced ongoing discussions with the authorities of Bong, Nimba, and Grand Gedeh Counties to expand the festivities and include their participation.

Rev. Torli Krua, founder of the Universal Human Rights International (UHRI) and the Free Liberia Movement, is urging the Liberian Legislature to extend its Independence Day break to receive updates on its advocacy for a U.S. visa waiver for Liberia and other humanitarian programs.

Capitol Hill, Monrovia – In an attempt to address the controversy surrounding his administration’s negotiation for ‘yellow machines,’ President Joseph Boakai has found himself facing further criticism. His recent communication to the 55th Legislature regarding the government’s plan to acquire 285 earth-moving equipment to tackle Liberia’s persistent road issues has sparked significant backlash.