September, 2023
Liberia: Fisheries Authority Warns Against Eating Dead Whale
The National Fisheries and Aquaculture Authority is warning citizens of Palm Bush Community in Duazon and parts adjacent the Silver Beach not to eat the Dead Sea animal assumed to be a sperm whale. On Thursday September 21, 2023 dozens of people from the community were seen cutting through the dead whale. In a release, NaFAA urged members of the public particularly Coastal Dwellers to immediately desist from such acts as feeding on a dead fish without knowing the cause of death could be extremely harmful to the population involved.Read More
STATEMENT BY GEORGE MANNEH WEAH PRESIDENT OF THE REPUBLIC OF LIBERIA
DURING THE GENERAL DEBATE OF THE SEVENTY-EIGHTH (78TH) REGULAR SESSION OF THE UNITED NATIONS GENERAL ASSEMBLY UNITED NATIONS HEADQUARTERS NEW YORK, NEW YORK, USA September 20, 2023 His Excellency Mr. Denis Frances, President of the 78th United Nations General Assembly His Excellency Mr. António Guterres, Secretary-General of the United Nations Excellencies, Heads of State and Government; Ambassadors; Heads of Delegations; Distinguished Delegates; Ladies and Gentlemen: Let me begin by extending sympathy to all nations experiencing loss of lives due to recent natural disasters. May the souls of all the faithfullyRead More
Making Our Independence Much More Meaningful-By Tiawan Saye Gongloe
Fellow compatriots, within a couple of days, Liberians everywhere on this Planet will be commemorating our National Independence Day, which we all traditionally refer to as ’26 Day. This year’s celebration marks our 176th anniversary! Can you believe that? As a nation, we have been in existence for 176 long years. That’s about 110 years longer than Ghana’s independence, or 119 years longer than Botswana’s independence, two of the gradually developing countries of Africa. Again, as we all observe this auspicious day in our nation’s history, we all need to take aRead More
A Guide to Increasing Liberia’s $800M National Budget to Over Two Billion Dollars in 10 Years!
By: Ansu O. Dualu Economic growth is a measure of the increase of production, services, and the output of value of anything with quantifiable indicators. It is heavily influenced by targeted decisions that enable growth to be realized. This does not materialize in a vacuum; it must be intentional or at least pushed in the direction of upward mobility. This upward growth can be felt through an increase in profit by businesses, increase in local investments and uptake in hiring decisions, increase in purchases by consumers thus further driving upRead More
ECOWAS URGES POLITICAL ACTORS TO REFRAIN FROM INFLAMMING TENSIONS
In the run up to the October 10 Elections, ECOWAS has observed with great concern the development on the use of incendiary rhetoric by some political leaders and activists that could stir violent emotions, incite disturbances, and jeopardize the peace and stability of Liberia. 1. ECOWAS condemns such inflammatory statements that have the propensity to trigger violent confrontations. 2. ECOWAS urges political actors to use dialogue and mediation to address grievances and legal channels to seek redress to any concerns they may have regarding the electoral process. 3. ECOWAS continuesRead More
LRA Hands Over Seized Drugs and Guns To Relevant Authorities
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. In an official handover ceremony held on Thursday, September 21, the Customs Department relinquished custody of three boxes of narcotic drugs to the Liberia Drugs Enforcement Agency (LDEA) at the Roberts International Airport. These narcotics, as indicated on the Airway Bill, were originally imported into the country by Mr. Sam Siryon, the same individual associated with a recent drug seizure incidentRead More
Liberia: Female Lone Star Leave for WAFCON Qualifying Match in Cape Verde
The women’s national team of Liberia left the country early on Tuesday morning for Cape Verde to compete in the first leg of the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations 2024 Qualifying match. The delegation is headed by Executive Committee member, Tickly D. Monkoney, Jr. The female Lone Star will take on Cape Verde on Friday, 22 September in Praia, with the return leg taking place on Tuesday, 26 September at the Samuel Kanyon Doe Sports Complex in Monrovia. Following weeks of training camp and a scouting process, coach Selam KebedeRead More
Liberia: Police Forwards Lucas Richards To Court
The Government of Liberia through the Ministry of Justice has officially charged and sent to court Lucas Richard, the American citizen accused of slitting Jessica Lloyd’s throat. Lucas doubles as a missionary in the area with the Creekside Church. According to a statement from the Ministry of Justice, Lucas was on Tuesday arraigned before the Bushrod Island Magisterial Court on charges of Criminal Attempt to Commit Murder, and Aggravated Assault. Defendant Lucas Richard was duly processed and remanded at the Monrovia Central Prison to await trial. On Thursday, September 14,Read More
President Weah Attends UNGA Opening Session
President George Weah was on Tuesday, among over 140 world leaders who attended the opening of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) 78th Session. UNGA is an annual event that brings together global leaders for a high-level debate that retrospect and discusses pertinent world issues. The Liberian Chief Executive will take the podium Wednesday, September 20, 2023, to address the world. President Weah is expected to reassure UNGA and the world of his unflinching commitment to uphold a free, fair, inclusive, and transparent election. He is also expected to callRead More
Oversight mission of the ECOWAS parliamentary delegation to ecowas regional competition authority (ERCA) office in Banjul
Within the Framework of the execution of the parliament oversight functions over the activities of programme implementing bodies of the Community, a delegation of the ECOWAS Parliament headed by Honourable Fagbla Ramarique Sedami of Benin undertook a working visit to ECOWAS Regional Competition Authority in Banjul from 11-14 September 2023. This mission falls in line with the Supplementary Act relating to the enhancement of the powers of the ECOWAS parliament , intended to contribute to the efficiency and effectiveness of programme implementation to ensure the interests of Community Citizens as well as the integrationRead More