Month: August 2024

PERSPECTIVE: Civil Service Standing Order

Chapter 1 Section 2: The Role of the Civil Service Agency 1.2.1 It is the CSA’s responsibility to ensure that all vacancies in the classified Civil Service are filled by officers who are properly qualified. Whenever vacancies occur, Agency Heads must notify the CSA giving full details and indicating whether the position is to be …

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Liberia: Police Extends ‘No-Go Zones’ Restriction to October

IPNEWS: The Liberia National Police (LNP) has announced a two-month extension in the motorcycle restricted zones, pushing the deadline from August 15, 2024, to October 15, 2024. This extension follows an appeal from the Federation of Motorcycles and Tricycles Unions of Liberia, made during a meeting at LNP Headquarters on August 6, 2024. The extension …

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UL Public Health Department Chairman Gets International Alumni Appointment

Willie N. Tokpah IPNEWS: Passionate Public Health professional, currently Chairing the Department of Public Health at the University of Liberia, Forkpah Pewee, and has been recognized by the AUP Graduate Public Health Alumni Association in the Philippines. Mr. Pewee who continues to offer public health knowledge throughout the country, has been named to the graduate …

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Liberia: New U.S. Ambassador Presents Credentials to Pres Boakai

-Pays Courtesy Visit with House Speaker Koffa IPNEWS: On August 7, 2024, the new United States Ambassador to Liberia, Mr. Mark Toner, presented his Letters of Credence to President Joseph Nyuma Boakai. President Boakai accepted the credentials and warmly welcomed Ambassador Toner to Liberia, expressing his appreciation to President Biden for sustaining the close relationship …

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PERSPECTIVE: The Pivotal Role of Vice President Jeremiah K. Koung in Ensuring National Security in Liberia

By: Austin S Fallah-A Believer in Peace and National Security: In assessing the dynamics of political structure and the distribution of executive power, particularly in the context of developing democracies such as Liberia, a critical yet often understated consideration is the utilization of the Vice Presidential office to its fullest potential. This discourse aims to …

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Housing Authority Launches Nationwide Survey

The National Housing Authority says it launched a nationwide survey and inventory of off-takers. In statement issued in Monrovia, The national Housing Authority stated that the Off-takers are potential buyers of homes and properties expected to be built by the NHA under fresh investments by partners. The statement further notes that the NHA exercise will …

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House Judiciary Committee Reveals Transitional Bill

IPNEWS: The Chairman of the House of Representatives Judiciary Committee, Representative Michael Thomas, has expressed strong support for the modification of the Presidential Transition Bill. A statement issued on Tuesday, August 6, 2024, says the legislation, developed by the Law Reform Commission of Liberia, aims to establish a comprehensive legal framework that ensures a unified …

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Liberia: Justice Minister Warns Against Mob Justice

IPNEWS: Liberia’s Justice Minister and Attorney General of the Republic of Liberia, N. Oswald Tweh, has caution against current waves of mob Justice across the country. Minister stated that the country is moving too fast down the wrong path, owing to the increased in mob justice and juggle justice including lawlessness at major concessions in …

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“Liberia Can Leverage the Presence of Global Steel Giant, ArcelorMittal, As the Boakai Administration Woos Investment to Liberia”

ArcelorMittal’s 1.7 B. Investment Is The Guidepost to Attract High-Value Foreign Investors To Liberia, as Pres. Boakai Launched Investment Conference IPNEWS: President Boakai and his government’s decision to kickstart an investment conference for Liberia, is a step in the right direction and stands in good faith to attract much needed investment and create jobs for …

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President Boakai Dismisses Deputy Minister for Administration at the Ministry of Education

IPNEWS: President Joseph Nyuma Boakai, Sr., has, with immediate effect, relieved Mr. James Armah Massaquoi of his post as Deputy Minister for Administration at the Ministry of Education for administrative reasons. At the same time, the President has appointed Atty. Nyekeh Y. Forkpa to replace Mr. Massaquoi as Deputy Minister for Administration at the Ministry …

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