As opposition leader Alexander Cummings of the Alternative National Congress tried to point out, “leaders should eat last,†not “steal last†as had been twisted by government spin doctors and propagandist. Rather, he meant that leaders should serve their people first, and take care of their own needs last.
Weah Says Liberia ‘Far Better’ Than a Year Ago
President George Weah delivered his second state of the nation address to the 54th national legislature on Monday, covering the first year of his administration.
MCAL and Gender Ministry Agree to Promote Women in Road and Energy Sectors
On Thursday, December 20, 2018, the Millennium Challenge Account Liberia and Ministry of Gender signed an agreement to strengthen the capacity of the ministry at addressing gender and social inequalities in the country.
CDC Secretary General Outlines Gov’t Progress
The secretary general of the Coalition for Democratic Change, Janga Augustus Kowo, has outlined what he says is progress made by the CDC-led government over the past eleven-plus months in office.
LEC Attributes Power Fluctuation to Overgrown Trees
In the wake of the recent power fluctuation in several communities in Monrovia, the Liberia Electricity Corporation’s public relations manager, Mambu James Kpargoi, has attributed the situation to overgrown trees falling on transmission and distribution lines.
Liberia Electricity Corporation Losing US$35 Million Annually to Power Theft
John Ashley, Liberia’s Electricity Corporation chief executive officer says the corporation is losing US$35 million annually to power theft.
Police Charged 8 Caldwell Electricity Protesters
The Liberia National Police has charged and forwarded to court eight residents of the Caldwell community with multiple offenses.
Caldwell Protest for Electricity Turns Violent
On Monday, December 3, several aggrieved residents in the Caldwell community outside Monrovia gathered at 4 a.m. to set up a roadblock to demand electricity from the Liberia Electricity Corporation.