Author: Press Release

MONROVIA – The Kofi Annan Institute for Conflict Transformation (KAICT) at the University of Liberia (UL) has celebrated the 2023 International Day of Peace with a parade and an indoor program held on the Capitol Hill campus.

Monrovia – The Customs Department of the Liberia Revenue Authority (LRA) has seized and transferred three boxes of confiscated narcotics drugs and 13 pieces of guns to the appropriate government entities.

MONROVIA – Renowned Liberian civil society organization Integrity Watch Liberia (IWL) has raised a red flag over the failure of the governing Coalition for Democratic Change (CDC) and other political parties and candidates to disclose their respective sources of funding towards their political campaign activities in keeping with the new elections law of Liberia and to prevent a potential flow of illicit funds from organizations and individuals to gain undue influence or favors during this electioneering period.

MONROVIA – The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is unequivocally warning the general public against the unlawful/illegal sale of carbon credits and the signing of any agreement without the prior written approval of the Government of Liberia through the EPA. in Liberia. residents of Ziadue Clan, Rivercess County, and other forest communities against engaging in discussions with Blue Earth Capital, an American firm, regarding the potential sale of carbon credits. The EPA’s involvement and approval are non-negotiable prerequisites in carbon credit deals in Liberia.

MONROVIA – Counselor Charlyne Brumskine, the Vice Standard Bearer of the Collaborating Political Parties (CPP), has emphasized that the current economic challenges facing Liberians demand experienced managers rather than politicians to address the desperate need for economic development and the creation of numerous jobs for thousands of unemployed Liberians.

MONROVIA – The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) of Liberia has released a comprehensive investigative report on recent flooding at Kpatawee Waterfall in Bong County, Central Liberia. On September 2, 2023, the Kpatawee wetland, which is home to a resort, “the Jalk Enterprise, and several other towns and villages, was hit by flood events. The unfortunate event attracted the EPA following notification as well as calls for the government to probe the situation. While consolidating a response effort, the agency dispatched a team of environmental inspectors to the affected area on September 5, 2023, to conduct a preliminary assessment of the…

Minneapolis, MN – The Association Of Liberian Journalists In The Americas (ALJA) has elected a new corps of officers to steer the affairs of the organization for the next 2 years. Those elected are Mr. Pewee Baysah, National President, Mrs. Kadiatu Brohiri, National Vice President and Mr. Joey Kennedy, National Secretary-General. Others include Mr. Stanley McGill as National Assistant Secretary-General; and Ms. Lisa Willie, National Treasurer.

Monrovia – The Press Union of Liberia (PUL) is deeply concerned by the recent surge in threats directed at one of its esteemed members, Julius Jeh, a distinguished Talk Show host and journalist affiliated with OK FM.

Monrovia – Abdulrahman Barry may appear to be running a bit behind in his bid to unseat the current lawmaker of the district he hopes to represent in the Legislature. However, his competitors are currently engaging in a series of swift campaigns to push him ahead of his peers vying for the Democratic seat.

It has come to the attention of the National Fisheries and Aquaculture Authority (NaFAA) that citizens of the Palm Bush Community in Duazon, adjacent the Silver Beach were seen cutting through a dead sea animal assumed to be a sperm whale for consumption.