Author: Rodney Sieh

Monrovia – In October 2015, former President Ellen Johnson-Sirleaf-led instructed her then Minister of State for Presidential Affairs, the late Edward B. McClain to immediately liaise with all chairpersons of Boards of all State-owned Enterprises (SoE) to collate, and report to her, all resolution which have been passed by these Boards especially on board fees, benefits and other compensations.

Monrovia – The Internal Audit Agency (the IAA) has identified 750 names on the payroll of the Ministry of Health and the Government is expected to save about 1.7 million United States Dollars from the exercise.

Monrovia – A Liberian educator has cautioned the President of the Association of Liberia University (ALU) to respect the decision of President George Manneh Weah as he continues with the appointment of public officials.

Monrovia – Are you a fan of the Twilight Saga? Buffy the Vampire Slayer? Well, forget everything you know about those stories, and any other YA fantasy story you’ve read, as I guarantee you, Sang Kromah’s Djinn is like no Fantasy story you’ve read before. Allow me to tell you why.

MONROVIA – Liberia’s Justice Minister Cllr. Frank Musa Dean, recently appointed by Liberian President George Manneh Weah to lead the investigation into a Global Witness report alleging that the US oil giant Exxon’s purchase of Liberia’s Block 13 was tainted with corruption has recused himself over concerns regarding a major conflict of interest.

Monrovia – A Liberian delegation to Hong Kong and Japan is due back in the country today after what officials in George Weah-led government are describing as a successful mission aimed at jump starting a key pledge by the new government, the construction of a coastal highway.

Washington, DC – A new Global Witness investigation released today shows Exxon’s 2013 purchase of Liberia’s Block 13 oil license likely enriched former government officials who may have illegally owned the block.

Monrovia – United States President Donald Trump on Tuesday offered Liberians on the Deferred Enforcement Departure(DED) program one final year to prepare for a return to their homeland, bringing relief to some 4,200 who were bracing for the worst. 

Monrovia – When the clock strikes midnight Saturday, March 31, 2018, some 4,200 Liberians, who have been living in America on a protective Deferred Enforcement Departure status will either be packing their bags and ready to be sent to their homeland – or celebrating a rare act of mercy by U.S. President Donald Trump.

Margibi County – President George Weah says the Armed Forces of Liberia can play a major role in “uniting and building a more peaceful and prosperous Liberia” and make “significant contribution to regional peace and stability.”