At least one suspect identified as Emmanuel Kollie, aged 38, has been arrested in connection with the recent killing of a German national working for the International Consultant Capital in Buchanan, Grand Bassa.
In Annual Address, Weah Blames Global Economic Uncertainties for Liberia’s Poor Domestic Performance
In his third State of the Nation Address, President George Weah has blamed Liberia’s weak domestic economic performances on global economic uncertainties and slow recovery following recent global recession. These developments, the president said, adversely impacted Liberia’s economic performance largely through weak trade, geopolitical tensions, and country-specific effects.
Public Works Minister: Coastal Highway Construction to Kick Off in a Month’s Time
All is set for the start of construction of the coastal highway project connecting all southeastern counties with the rest of the country. This is according to recent disclosures by the Minister of Public Works, Mabutu Nyenpan, who spoke to members of the Senate Committee on Public Works.
2019/20 County Sports Meet Ends in a Disappointing Deadlock
The 2019/20 National County Sports Meet ended in a disappointing deadlock on Sunday, Jan. 26 at the Samuel Kanyon Doe Sports Complex in Paynesville, as Nimba, one of the two finalists in the men’s football category, walked off the pitch in protest of a penalty call that would have likely placed its rival, Grand Kru, ahead by two goals.
Fisheries Authority Sinoe Coordinator Identifies Capacity Building as Key in Fishery Production Management
The county coordinator of the National Fisheries and Aquaculture Authority in Sinoe says local fishermen need capacity building in production management, especially as they continue to battle the dangerous effects of climate change to the marine ecosystem.
Man, 31, Commits Suicide in Nimba
A 31-year-old man from Nimba identified as Tarkpor Karbeah has allegedly committed suicide in Zuatuo, within the county’s sixth electoral district.
Senate Constitutes Committee to Probe Claim by VP of Budgetary Neglect
enate President Pro Tempore Albert Chie has constituted a five-person special Senate committee to investigate complaints by Vice President Jewel Howard-Taylor that the Executive Branch has neglected to accord the adequate budgetary allocation, allowances, and benefits for her office.
Former Ambassador to U.S., Jeremiah Sulunteh, Agrees to Run for Bong Senate Seat
Citizens of Gwetamue and surrounding communities of Bong’s fifth district have formally petitioned the former ambassador to the United States, Mexico, and Canada, Jeremiah Sulunteh, to contest a seat in the upcoming midterm senatorial elections in October.