President George Weah and a large number of other government officials are allegedly on vacation, which is a slap in the face to every Liberian, according to Joseph Boakai, the Standard-bearer of the Unity Party. This is especially true given the unbearable hardship that Liberians are currently experiencing.
The revelation was made by the former vice president on Wednesday during a speech...
President Joseph Nyuma Boakai submitted the 2025 national budget to the Liberian Legislature through an unconventional channel, sparking controversy. Instead of the traditional method of submitting the budget to the Speaker of the House, the President sent it to the Chief Clerk, a move that has angered the House leadership.
The House of Representatives is currently divided into two factions,...
GANTA – Liberia’s political, business, and judicial leaders gathered today at the LPRC Terminal in Ganta to honor the late Nimba County Senator Prince Yormie Johnson. The memorial service drew thousands of mourners, showcasing the profound impact of Senator Johnson’s life and legacy.
President Joseph Boakai led the delegation, joined by Vice President Jeremiah Koung, a close...
BUCHANAN, Grand Bassa – The Unity Party-led government has launched an ambitious $8.38 billion initiative, the ARREST Agenda for Inclusive Development (AAID), aimed at transforming Liberia’s struggling infrastructure, addressing high unemployment, and fostering poverty reduction. The plan, unveiled on January 15, 2025, highlights the government’s commitment to advancing the...
President Joseph Boakai has dismissed allegations that his use of private jets since assuming office has placed any financial burden on the Liberian government.
In a discussion with Jonathan Paye-Layleh, a former BBC correspondent and current board member of the Liberia Water and Sewer Corporation (LWSC), Boakai clarified that his private jet flights were facilitated by fellow heads of state...
Monrovia – President Joseph Boakai has issued Executive Order No. 147, mandating the compulsory enrollment of both Liberian citizens and foreign residents in the National Biometric Identification System (NBIS)—a move aimed at strengthening national security and accelerating Liberia’s digital transformation.
The executive order, which takes immediate effect, requires all...
BUCHANAN – President Joseph Boakai has pledged to address Buchanan’s ongoing electricity crisis, highlighting the irony of a city hosting the strategic TRANSCO CLSG substation yet remaining without power. Speaking during the launch of his $8.38 billion Arrest Agenda for Inclusive Development (AAID) plan, Boakai lamented the struggles of Buchanan’s residents and vowed to tackle...
MONROVIA – Presidential Press Secretary Kula Fofana has defended President Joseph Boakai's reliance on chartered flights for international travel, citing logistical constraints and the necessity of maintaining punctuality for critical engagements.
President Boakai has faced backlash for his frequent use of chartered flights, a practice the Unity Party once criticized during the...
Vatican City, Italy – Pope Francis received President Joseph Nyuma Boakai today in a private audience at the Vatican Apostolic Palace, emphasizing the strong and longstanding relationship between Liberia and the Holy See.
According to a statement, the meeting underscored Liberia’s ongoing collaboration with global partners in the pursuit of peace, development, and social progress....
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