In a momentous event at the Executive Mansion in Monrovia, President-elect Amb. Joseph Nyuma Boakai and outgoing President George Manneh Weah, along with their respective teams, convened the first Joint Presidential Transitional Team (JPTT) meeting. The gathering marked a significant stride towards a peaceful and harmonious transition of power from the Weah administration to the […]
In a startling turn of events within the Liberia Revenue Authority (LRA), Assistant Commissioner for Real Estate Tax, James Afif Jaber, finds himself at the center of controversy as he alleges wrongful suspension. Jaber claims that his suspension is a direct consequence of his efforts to raise alarms regarding impropriety and corruption within the organization. […]
Liberia, a nation still recovering from the scars of civil war, is grappling with a new financial challenge as the World Bank takes a drastic step by suspending its access to “unwithdrawn loans.” This move comes in response to the George Weah administration’s failure to service previously disbursed loans, signaling a significant development in the […]
In a momentous occasion that will be etched in aviation history, Abner Yonly, the first Black pilot, successfully completed a solo transatlantic flight in a single-engine aircraft, marking a remarkable milestone in the world of aviation. The journey, accomplished in a 1976 Beechcraft Sundowner, culminated with Yonly’s historic touchdown in Liberia, making him the first […]
In a wave of goodwill and solidarity, messages of congratulations from prominent African leaders continue to pour into the Office of the President-Elect of Liberia, Joseph Nyuma Boakai. The heartfelt messages underscore a collective optimism for Liberia’s future under its newly elected leader. Among the leaders extending their warm congratulations is Teodoro Obiang Nguema Mbasogo, […]
Chinese President Xi Jinping has extended warm congratulations to Ambassador Joseph Nyumah Boakai on his election as the President of Liberia. In a congratulatory message, President Xi expressed his eagerness to collaborate with President-elect Boakai to deepen the longstanding friendship between China and Liberia. The Chinese leader emphasized the importance of fostering mutual trust and […]
The Ghanaian Ambassador to Liberia, His Excellency Ambassador Kingsford Amoako, and senior staff of the Ghana Embassy in Monrovia, including the Head of Chancery and Head of Consular, paid a courtesy call on the President-Elect Amb. Joseph Boakai and Vice President-Elect Senator Jeremiah Koung, at his office located at Rehab Centre in Monrovia on 22nd […]
As Liberia anticipates the transition of power to Ambassador Joseph Boakai in the upcoming January inauguration ceremony, the nation finds itself grappling with disturbing allegations of government officials looting offices and properties under the outgoing administration of President George Weah. Numerous reports have surfaced, pointing to a series of incidents involving corruption and misappropriation of […]
The Liberian General Elections of 2023 witnessed a significant shift in the political landscape, not only in terms of the candidates but also in the way information was disseminated. The impact of social media and citizens journalism played a pivotal role, ultimately leading to the election of Ambassador Joseph Nyumah Boakai as the President of […]
My Fellow Citizens, Dear Liberians; On November 17th, 2023, I received a call from President George Manneh Weah to congratulate me. I want to thank him for being gracious in his concession, after what will go down as one of the most closely contested elections in Liberia’s political history. He and his Coalition for Democratic […]