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RIVER GEE – On Thursday, January 26, 2023, the Central Bank of Liberia (CBL) broke ground for the construction of its second regional cash hub in Fish Town, River Gee County. The hub will provide cash management services to commercial bank branches in the southeastern region of the country, including River Gee, Grand Gedeh, Maryland, Grand Kru and Sinoe counties and also the government.

MONROVIA – United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres appointed Christine N. Umutoni of Rwanda as the United Nations Resident Coordinator in Liberia, with the host Government’s approval. She takes up her post on 1 February.

Request for Proposal (RFP) bids are invited for interested firms to submit proposals for Communications Services issued by Firestone Liberia LLC. The details of the RFP may be obtained by emailing: [email protected]. For further information, please contact Patrick Honnah, Communications Manager, Firestone Liberia at +231-770-888-880. Please send sealed responses / bids directly to Patrick Honnah, Firestone Liberia, Harbel, marked RFP FOR COMMUNICATIONS SERVICES, or by emailing: [email protected] Responses / bids must be received by 12:00 p.m. GMT, February 17, 2023. Any proposals received after the deadline will not be considered. Firestone Liberia LLC reserves the right to waive informalities and…

Janice Smallwood Malekebu, Executive Director, Sister4Sister International MONROVIA – A new report released today documents a rapid rise in violence against women and girls worldwide and current gaps in international law to address this crisis. The “Safer Now” report was released by the Every Woman Treaty, a coalition of over 2,000 women’s rights activists from 128 countries, including LIBERIA, advocating for a new global treaty to address this issue.

Monrovia – On Monday, January 30, 2023, TRH Trading Corporation, the largest importer of frozen foods in Liberia, alerted authorities of the Liberia Drug Enforcement Agency(LDEA), the Liberia Seaport Police, the Liberia Maritime Authority and the Port Facility Security Office in Liberia to yet another attempt by drug smugglers to bring narcotics in the country.

Agadir, Morocco – The government of the Kingdom of Morocco through its Ministry of Agriculture, Maritime and Fisheries has agreed to provide its research vessel to conduct an independent stock assessment on Liberian’s territorial water

MONROVIA — The Elections Coordinating Committee (ECC) condemns pre-campaigning activities by political parties and aspirants ahead of the National Elections Commission’s (NEC) campaign period outlined in its revised electoral timeline. The ECC observes the silence of the NEC on these violations and calls on the NEC to enforce the rules and regulations related to pre-campaigning activities.

Her Excellency Madam Clar M. Weah First Lady of the Republic of Liberia; Her Excellency Chief Dr. Jewel Howard-Taylor Vice President of Liberia, and President of the Senate; Mr. Speaker; Mr. President Pro-Tempore; Honorable Members of the 54th Legislature; Your Honor the Chief Justice, Associate Justices of the Supreme Court, and Members of the Judiciary; The Dean and Members of the Cabinet and other Government Officials; The Doyen, Excellencies and Members of the Diplomatic and Consular Corps; His Excellency, the Special Representative of the Secretary-General of the United Nations in Liberia; The Chief of Staff and Men and Women of…

Monrovia – The Liberia Revenue Authority (LRA) Customs Department Thursday (Jan 26 observed the 71st International Customs Day that globally recognizes customs officers and their valuable roles in facilitating international trade. The day was celebrated under the Theme: “Nurturing the Next Generation: Promoting a Culture of Knowledge-Sharing and Professional Pride in Customs”.

MONROVIA — Unity Party Standard Bearer,Ambassador Joseph Nyuma Boakai, at the head of a mammoth congregation pays last respect to fallen PLP Leader Dr. Daniel E. Koholo Cassell in the USA.