National Elections Commission Certifies Ten Political Parties for October 2023 Elections In preparation for the upcoming elections scheduled for October 10, 2023, Liberia’s National Elections Commission (NEC) has officially accredited and certificated ten new political parties. With only four months remaining until the elections, these parties are now eligible to…
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The Bedrock for Prosperity: Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights Ms. Naomi Solanke, the Executive Director of Community Health Initiative and Chair of the Amplifying Rights Network (ARN), emphasizes the pivotal role of Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR) in fostering growth and prosperity for individuals and societies. Investing…
Central Bank of Liberia’s Policy Measures for Macroeconomic Stability The Board of Governors of the Central Bank of Liberia (CBL) has taken decisive steps to maintain macroeconomic stability in Liberia. During the second quarterly meeting of 2023, the Board, acting on behalf of the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC), announced an…
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Enhancing the Liberian Health Sector The Gomez Institute of Medical Sciences (GIMS) Hospital, an Indian-owned hospital located at Sophie Beachside, Congo Town, Monrovia, has arrived in Liberia with a mission to elevate the country’s health sector. With a wide range of specialized services, including Cardiology, Urology, Gynecology, Pediatrics, Surgery, Diabetology, Endoscopy, Ureteroscopy, Laboratory, and Ultrasound, Gims Hospitals aims to address the challenges faced by the nation, eliminating the need for…
UN Peacekeeping Efforts and Transformative Impact The UN Under-Secretary-General for Peace Operations, Jean-Pierre Lacroix, expressed immense pride in the illustrious 75-year path of UN peacekeeping and commended China for its invaluable contributions to this noble endeavor. Lacroix highlighted the extensive list of countries that have regained stability with the support of peacekeeping operations, citing examples such as Timor-Leste, Cambodia, Sierra Leone, Liberia, and Angola. Lacroix emphasized the crucial role of…
Understanding COVID-19 Seroprevalence in Liberia The National Public Health Institute of Liberia, in collaboration with AFENET, UL, and the University of Hawaii, has initiated a comprehensive SARS-CoV-2/COVID-19 Serological Prevalence study and Knowledge Attitude and Practice Study in Liberia. This groundbreaking research project is being conducted in five health regions across Montserrado, Grand Cape Mount, Sinoe, Bong, and Maryland Counties. Unveiling the True Incidence of COVID-19 in Liberia As Liberia has…
United Workers Union of Liberia challenges the legitimacy of National Union’s intervention The United Workers Union of Liberia (UWUL) has issued a statement urging all employees of Bea Mountain Company to dismiss the claims made by the National Union of Hospitality, Aviation, Communications & Energy (NUHACE). The UWUL firmly states that NUHACE does not have the authority to intervene or speak on behalf of the workers at Bea Mountain. In an interview, Mr. Dave Seneh, the Secretary General of UWUL,…
Ellen Johnson Sirleaf emphasizes the importance of women’s voices in global issues The first International Women’s Forum for Peace and Democracy took place in Luanda, Angola. The event, organized by the Angolan government, UNESCO, and the African Union, aimed to promote gender equality and the emancipation of women in Africa. One of the prominent figures at the forum was Ellen Johnson Sirleaf, the former President of Liberia and the first woman to be elected as the head of an African…
Minister of Commerce emphasizes the importance of supporting MSMEs The Ministry of Commerce and Industry, in collaboration with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), has announced the launch of Cohort III of the Growth Accelerator program. This program aims to provide support and opportunities for impactful and innovative Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) and agricultural cooperatives in Liberia. Through co-financing grants, mentorship, and technical assistance, the program aims to help these enterprises scale up and grow. During the launch…
A shocking discovery was made in the agricultural region of Paúl de Magos, near Vala Real, Portugal as the corpse of a man was found inside a partially submerged vehicle. The incident has left the community in Salvaterra de Magos puzzled and authorities working to determine the circumstances surrounding the tragic event. Upon receiving the alert, the Salvaterra de Magos Diving Firefighters rushed to the scene, where they encountered a vehicle partially submerged in water with a lifeless body inside.…
Citizens Demand Accountability from Arcelor Mittal Liberia A group of citizens has staged a protest at the office of Arcelor Mittal Liberia in Buchanan, demanding that the concession company honor its Minerals Development Agreement (MDA). The protest was fueled by frustrations over the company’s failure to pay salary arrears to employees at its Nimba and Grand Bassa operation sites. The citizens took to blocking the main entrance of ArcelorMittal’s Concession, as well as the train track and other major points,…
Ministry of Agriculture Empowers Smallholder Farmers The Ministry of Agriculture, through its RETRAP Project, has initiated a weeklong training program at the Central Agriculture Research Institute in Bong County. The training aims to enhance productivity and market access for smallholder farmers, as well as support Liberian-owned agri-enterprises in selected value chains across participating counties. Addressing Challenges and Nurturing Skills Dr. Etagegnehu Belayneh, the Technical Advisor and Animal Health Specialist for the RETRAP Project, provided an overview of the training. She…
Liberian authorities are facing a setback as they have lost all trace of four suspected drug dealers who were linked to a massive $100 million cocaine shipment. The suspects were unexpectedly acquitted by a trial jury, leaving the authorities perplexed and determined to apprehend them. The case had initially garnered attention due to the successful seizure of over 500 kilograms of cocaine with the assistance of the United States and Brazil. However, the recent verdict has caused international ridicule and…
Coordinating the CLSG and OMVG Networks for Enhanced Electricity Transmission TRANSCO CLSG, in collaboration with the Organization for the Development of the Gambia River (OMVG), has been engaged in high-level coordination meetings to synchronize their respective networks. The aim of this synchronization is to bolster the transmission capacity of the CLSG line, a significant milestone in the development of West Africa’s electricity infrastructure. The coordination meetings were held in Dakar, Senegal, where OMVG is headquartered. Positive Outcome and Interconnection Agreement…