Author: Lennart Dodoo

MONROVIA – In 2019, around the July 26 Independence Celebration, the Central Bank of Liberia made several disbursements totaling US$730,000 to the Liberia National Police, the National Security Agency, and the Ministry of State for Presidential Affairs without any approved policy.

MONROVIA – The Joseph Boakai administration faces mounting pressure to agree to rice importers’ demands for a price hike on the nation’s staple food. Failure to comply could result in a severe shortage, as importers threaten to withhold supplies until their demands are met.

MONROVIA – The use of private jets by the President for international trips has always sparked criticism over its cost to taxpayers, particularly as the country’s economy continues to struggle. The former President was heavily criticized by the now-ruling Unity Party for this practice when it was an opposition party, but now, as a ruling party, the trend seems to be adopted.

MONROVIA – Liberia is on the verge of experiencing another shortage of petroleum products, but it is an artificial shortage resulting from hoarding by major importers due to an unsettled agreement with the government regarding a pump price increment.

MONROVIA – The Catholic Church in Liberia witnessed a historic moment on Saturday, May 4, as Very Rev. Monsignor Dr. Gabriel Blamo Snosio Jubwe was ordained as the new Archbishop of the Archdiocese of Monrovia. The event, held at the Sacred Heart Cathedral, was attended by international delegates, dignitaries, and representatives from the Vatican, as well as various African countries.

MONROVIA – Western Cluster Limited has fallen out of favor not only with the Senators of its operational counties, but also with the President, who has threatened to close the mining company in Liberia’s impoverished western region.

MONROVIA – When the Executive Mansion issued a statement on President Joseph Boakai welcoming the Supreme Court’s ruling that it was illegal for him to have arbitrarily removed tenure position holders who still had time left in their tenure, he was hailed by many for his adherence to the rule of law.

Monrovia – Following the suspension of all members of the Board of the Liberia Telecommunications Authority, armed officers from the Liberia National Police stormed the LTA headquarters, demanding to search the vehicles and bags of employees before leaving the premises.

Monrovia — Liberia’s economic future is at a critical juncture, with the Government facing serious budget deficits and revenue challenges even ahead of the passage of the 2024 Draft National Budget.

Greetings Col. Coleman, I commend the Liberia National Police for their vigilance in ensuring security, particularly through the inspection of vehicles at night. However, I must draw your attention to a matter of concern regarding the discretion exercised by some of your officers, which, instead of safeguarding lives, has the potential to endanger them. As the adage goes, the police are there to save lives and protect property.