Day: July 6, 2024

Liberia: 1st Batch of Controversial Yellow Machines Arrived, But….

IPNEWS: The first batch of the controversial yellow machines are now packed the EBK Military Barracks awaiting the remaining consignment. Liberian government paraded with the first batch of 285 earth-moving machines and trucks in what pro-government political pundits termed as significant step to improving the country’s road network including farm to market roads across Liberia. …

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Pres. Boakai Cuts Salary by 40% Amidst Mounting Public Outcry for Economic Stabilization

IPNEWS: With less then 24hrs after Senate Pro-Temporeโ€™ revealed that her budget allocated has undergone a substantial reduction by US$1.5 million annually, marking a significant decrease from the previous allocation. President Joseph N. Boakai Sr. has announced a voluntary 40% reduction in his salary. According to the President, the announcement reflects his determination to lead …

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Liberia: EU-funded Communities for Fisheries Project Shares Plans to Improve Liberiaโ€™s Fisheries Sector

…As NaFAA Commands Development Partners for their Support IPNEWS: The Environmental Justice Foundation (EJF) has announced plans to further impact the Liberian Fisheries sector through the European Union-funded Communities for Fisheries Project. Mr. Cephas Asare, the West Africa Regional Manager of EJF, revealed recently during the projectโ€™s Steering Committee meeting, that in the fifth year …

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Liberia: CSA Removes 687 Ghost Names from Payrolls

IPNEWS: The Civil Service Agency of Liberia, says it has finally removed 687 ghost employees from the government of Liberia payroll across four spending entities. According to the CSA the removal of the 687 ghost names now allows the government of Liberia to save 2.6 million annually. The Civil Service Agency of Liberia said it …

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Liberia: 400 Protesting Health Workers End Go-Slow in Lofa County

IPNEWS: Over 400 healthcare workers, including nurses, registrars, dispensers, laboratory technicians, and cleaners, have ended a go-slow protest, which shut down 51 clinics and five health centers across Lofa County. This major disruption prompted urgent intervention from Representative Augustine B. Chiewolo, of Lofa County District #5. Rep. Chiewolo, who also serves as the Co-chairman on …

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Pres. Boakai Departs For Abuja, Nigeria Today; Honors 2024 Liberian Muslim Hajj Pilgrims

Meanwhile, President Boakai hascalled for Unity and Progress at Special Islamic Prayer Service In Honor of the 2024 Liberian Muslim Hajj Pilgrims In an important address at the Special Islamic Prayer Service Program, President Joseph Nyuma Boakai, Sr. delivered a powerful message emphasizing the importance of unity, national development, and the role of religious leaders …

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