The InQuirer

By Bill W. CooperFinance and Development Planning Minister Augustine Ngafuan says the US Government freeze has direct and indirect impacts on Liberia's development progress, especially health, education, and infrastructures, acknowledging several ongoing projects heavily affected by such action.He outlined the implications of the United States Agency for International Development’s (USAID) action on several key developmental projects, including its US$17 million project to Liberia."USAID has been a crucial partner in our…

By Grace Q. BryantThe Civil Service Agency (CSA) says some 216 government officials salary have been placed on hold for February 2025.The move is part of the government’s ongoing efforts to enforce compliance with asset declaration laws.Announcing the decision on Thursday at the Ministry of Information, Cultural Affairs, and Tourism, CSA Director-General Josiah Joekai disclosed that the suspensions stemmed from a presidential mandate issued on February 12, 2025, instructing the removal of over 457 officials who failed to…

By Grace Q. BryantThe embattled Speaker, Fonati Koffa, Representative Musa Hassan Bility, and three others are said to be on expulsion roll by the Richard Koon’s leadership in the House of Representatives due to what they termed as ‘repeated absences from Legislative sessions.’The House plenary has moved to enforce disciplinary measures against members who have consistently failed to fulfill their Legislative duties.The issue was raised on Tuesday by Bong County District 2 Representative, James Kolleh.He called on plenary…

By Solomon T. Gaye-NimbaThe Liberia Electricity Regulatory Commission (LERC) is currently reviewing a notice filed by the Jungle Energy Power (JEP) requesting reconsideration of the recently announced electricity tariff.This comes after public hearings on tariff and meter cost reduction were held in Nimba and Bong Counties on February 18-19, 2025, where stakeholders, local government authorities, businesses, and citizens voiced their opinions.JEP’s General Manager, Aleyou Keita, informed the Commission that since January…

By Precious D. FreemanA devastating accident was witnessed on Slipway Bridge when a sewage truck apparently experiencing brake failure plowed into a motorbike rider and his passengers, leaving a gruesome scene.Eyewitness Klahere Toe recounting the terrifying moments leading up to the crash explained that the truck, bearing plate number C31997, was descending from Crown Hill towards Slipway Bridge when its brakes failed and in a desperate attempt to warn pedestrians and motorists, the driver began shouting, “Leave the…

By Moses J. Dawoe Southeast CorrespondentThe Golden Veroleum Liberia (GVL) has launched a large-scale road rehabilitation project worth over US$1 million, aiming to improve transportation infrastructure across Grand Kru, Sinoe, and Maryland Counties.The concession company, which operates in southeastern Liberia, is currently rehabilitating 472 kilometers of laterite roads from Weah Town in Sinoe County to Maryland County. The initiative is expected to enhance mobility and economic activities in these remote regions.GVL’s…

By Grace Q. BryantA wave of outrage has swept across Liberia following the brutal assault on Momo David, a Liberian citizen, allegedly at the hands of Chinese national, Marco Shield and his Liberian accomplices.The shocking incident, which occurred on January 13, 2025, at Shield’s residence in Congo Town, has sparked urgent calls for justice from citizens, activists, and human rights advocates.A group of concerned individuals under the banner, Eminent Citizens has issued a strong statement condemning the violence and…