International boxing champ, Freddy Kiwitt, has unveiled plans to support grassroots boxing in his native Liberia during a visit to the country.Â
Liberia Assumes Leadership of ARIPO’s Administrative Council at 43rd Session in Margibi
Liberia has been named the chairperson of the Administrative Council of the African Regional Intellectual Property Organization, or ARIPO. This development occurred during the council’s 43rd Session currently taking place in Liberia.
Liberia Labor Congress Ends Strategic Planning Meeting to Strengthen National Advocacy
The Liberia Labor Congress has concluded a major three-day leadership meeting in Monrovia to strategize and strengthen the group’s influence and advocacy in the labor sector.
Gender Ministry Wants Human Trafficking Treated as Harshly as Rape
The acting gender minister, Alice Johnson Howard, has called for acts of trafficking in persons to be treated as a serious crime alongside rape and other unbailable offenses.
UL Board of Trustees Approves Julius Nelson as New President
The University of Liberia’s Board of Trustees has voted unanimously to approve the nomination of Julius Julukon Sarwolo Nelson, Jr. as president of the university, following his appointment on Oct. 18 by President George Manneh Weah.
Liberian-American Pastor Loses Election in Massachusetts’ 2nd Largest City
Jesse Gibson, a Liberian-American pastor who contested a Nov. 5 city council election for the central Massachusetts city of Worcester, has lost, according to unofficial results from the city government.
Orange Liberia Fined for Not Reporting on Suspicious Mobile Money Transactions
The Financial Intelligence Unit has fined Orange Liberia L$337,500 (US$1,644) for refusing to file a Suspicious Transaction Report since 2017.
Visiting Chinese Parliamentary Delegation Meets with Liberian Lawmakers
A high-level Chinese parliamentary delegation is currently visiting Monrovia for three days, upon the invitation of the National Legislature. The Chinese Delegation is headed by Wu Weihua, vice chairman on the Standing Committee of the National People’s Congress.