Mulugeta Abebe, the United Nations Development Programme’s deputy country director for operations in Liberia, says the agency will continue to be a key and reliable partner to the government.
Minister Tweah Unveils US$2.5 Billion Dev’t Package from China
Finance Minister Samuel Tweah has unveiled what he termed as the Beijing Envelope, following Liberia’s participation in the Forum for China–Africa Cooperation, which ended recently in the People’s Republic of China.
Nigeria Beat Liberia as President Weah’s Jersey is Retired
The Samuel Kanyon Doe Sports Complex was the center of attraction on Tuesday, September 11 when President George Weah joined the Lone Star to play the Super Eagles of Nigeria in a FIFA international friendly match.
NOCAL Dismissed Employees Early to Watch Football Game
On Tuesday, September 11, when the national team was set to play Nigeria in a match that would honor President George Weah, a leaked internal document from the National Oil Company of Liberia showed that employees were told to leave at 3:00 p.m. to attend the game.
Gov’t Renews Lobbying Contract for KRL International
The Liberian government has renewed the services of the lobbying firm KRL International, which had worked to bolster the image of former President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf.
Lawyer Says Photographing Dep. Minister at Bar Didn’t Violate His Privacy
Lamii Kpargoi, a media lawyer, says that it is not an offense to photograph a public official once it is done in a public space.
War Crimes Court Gets Major Boost as U.S. Congressman Introduces Resolution
The United States Congress has received a resolution calling for the full implementation of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s recommendations, including the establishment of an extraordinary criminal tribunal for Liberia.
Nimba Lawmakers to Investigate Use of County Funds
The Nimba County Legislative Caucus has established a committee to investigate a report on expenditures made at the just-ended county council sitting by the project management committee chairperson, Peterson M. Walker.