Author: Press Release

Monrovia – Liberia’s leading grassroots civil society organization, Solidarity and Trust for a New Day (STAND), has welcomed the intervention initiative by the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) as a critical move towards resolving the ongoing political tensions, particularly the leadership crisis that has disrupted Liberia’s legislative functions.

Monrovia – Social media platforms have become central to accessing and sharing information in the digital age. With over a billion active users globally, Facebook has revolutionized communication, allowing people to connect across vast distances and enabling the swift spread of information.

Lofa, Bong, Nimba – The National Commission on Disabilities (NCD), in partnership with the Associazione Italiana Amaci di Raoul Follereau (AIFO), the National Union of Organizations of Persons with Disabilities (NUOD), the Liberia Labor Congress (LLC), and Deep Tyaagi (DKT International), has launched the Triannual Supervisory Field Mission to Lofa, Bong and Nimba Counties.

Monrovia, Liberia – November 6, 2024: An Italian Naval Patrol Vessel, “Comandante Borsini (P491)”, over the weekend ducked at the Freeport of Monrovia as guest of the Liberian government aimed at strengthening Maritime security within the Gulf of Guinea.

Monrovia – UNICEF’s Representative in Liberia, Andy Brooks, has emphasized the need for a united approach to support the economic growth and welfare of children across Liberia. According to Ambassador Brooks, despite the Liberian government’s focus on children’s education within its ARREST agenda, challenges such as violence, drug abuse, and exploitation continue to threaten children’s development, with long-term negative impacts on their wellbeing and future potential. Ambassador Brooks warned that Liberia may face increasing difficulties in human capital development if opportunities to promote economic growth, especially through the sustainable use of natural resources, are not created to provide children with…

Monrovia – The grassroots civil society organization, Solidarity & Trust for a New Day (STAND), has called upon all members of the House of Representatives to end their self-serving power struggle and focus on the urgent needs of the Liberian people.

United Kingdom Ambassador to Liberia, Neil Bradley, visited Contec Global’s Resident Permit office in Monrovia, joined by Liberia’s Commissioner General for Immigration, Hon. Stephen Zargo; Anil Mathew, Vice President of Contec Global; and Veronica Monte, Regional Head for Business Development at Contec Global. This visit highlights the growing collaboration between the UK and Liberia, particularly in advancing digital services.

On October 31, 2024, the Talking Drum Studio: Liberia Peace Center (TDS Liberia) unveiled the groundbreaking MemoriaLiberia project, aptly titled “Illuminating Paths to Healing and Justice through Diverse Memorialization.” The launch took place at the TDS Office on GSA Road in Paynesville, signaling the kickoff of a transformative two-year initiative funded by the Africa Transitional Justice Legacy Fund (ATJLF). This significant endeavor seeks to pave the way for societal healing and justice through innovative memorialization practices across Liberia.

The Management of K & K Trading Corporation wish to clarify several points regarding our commitment to consumer safety and the integrity of our operations which has been called into question by unsubstantiated alleged report by the Variety Newspaper (Vol. 1 NO. 46; Wednesday October 30, 2024) and subsequently carried on the morning show talk show (??) and other print and social media.

Geneva, Switzerland – The Liberia National Red Cross Society (LNRCS) and representatives of the Liberian Government are attending the 34th International Conference of the Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement, taking place in Geneva, Switzerland, from October 28 to October 31, 2024.