Author: Selma Lomax

GBARNGA — Several health workers in Bong County, particularly nurses, are calling on President Joseph Boakai to appoint Martha Morris as Deputy Minister for Administration at the Ministry of Health.

Gbarnga, Bong County – Since coming to power on January 22nd, there are clear indications that those with vested interest have continued to play dominant roles in determining who gets what in the administration of President Joseph Boakai. The Presidency has been inundated with intense lobbying for strategic positions, as the ruling Unity Party (UP), affiliating political parties and Boakai’s close political allies battle for the spoils of victory. The allegation is that the administration is high on politics. The priority to settle cronies is very high.

MONROVIA — The Chairman of the House’s Committee on Lands, Mines, Natural Resource and Environment, Rep. Eugene Kollie, has called on President Joseph Boakai to fast track the appointment of a Mines and Energy Minister.

Monrovia – The Governor of the Central Bank of Liberia, Alloycious Tarlue, has acknowledged the cash balance announced by former President George Weah during his final address to the nation.

Monrovia — Renowned Liberian legal luminary, Cllr. Negbalee Warner, has challenged members of the judiciary to discharge their duties in a manner that promotes and preserves the integrity and independence of the justice system.

Lofa County Senator, Momo Cyrus, has publicly disclosed that he would allocate all earnings throughout his first year at the Liberian Senate to support local developments in the county.

GBARNGA, BONG COUNTY – Joseph Nyuma Boakai became Liberia’s president on Monday, January 22, 2024, leaving some citizens hopeful for a better life and others skeptical that his government would perform better than the one he succeeded.

GBARNGA – Hannah George, a student of the St. Mark’s Lutheran High School in Gbarnga, sat in her wheelchair Thursday as she lamented the challenges she faces as a 12th grader, noting that learning for her was fused with hardship.

Monrovia – Liberian President Joseph Nyuma Boakai has named the first members of his Cabinet, including Finance and Development Planning, Minister of State for Presidential Affairs, National Security Advisor, Police, and Director of Executive Protective Service, hours after taking office.

MONROVIA– The incoming ruling Unity Party (UP) has withdrawn its petition of Declaratory Judgement filed against the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Cllr. J. Fonati Koffa.