Author: Staff Writer

President Boakai’s maiden international trip as Liberia’s leader is stirring discontent among Liberians, who are questioning the allocation of US$1.8 million from the country’s coffers for a excursion perceived as lacking in substantive outcomes. The president’s itinerary, including attendance at a purportedly low-grade conference and a meeting with Kosovo’s president, has drawn anger for its perceived lack of strategic value to Liberia’s development aspirations. Critics have lambasted the expenditure of public funds on a delegation trip that appears to prioritize ceremonial engagements over meaningful diplomatic or economic gains. The meeting with Kosovo’s president, in particular, has raised eyebrows, with skeptics…

In the wake of President Boakai’s first 100 days in office, a panel of experts has delivered a scathing assessment of his performance, highlighting unfulfilled promises and governance challenges that raise concerns about the course of Liberia’s administration. Hopes were high following Boakai’s inauguration, a veteran Liberian politician, who secured victory over George Weah of the Coalition for Democratic Change. However, experts from esteemed institutions including the World Bank, African Development Bank, and the Liberia Chambers of Commerce, have unanimously concluded that Boakai’s governance thus far lacks a significant departure from past administrations, leaving much to be desired. Central to…

In a trip fraught with controversy and speculation, President Joseph Boakai of Liberia has drawn attention for his secretive delegation and undisclosed travel expenses to the US Africa Business Summit in Dallas, Texas. Despite calls for transparency, the President has kept the details under wraps, prompting concerns about accountability and fiscal responsibility. Insiders from the Executive Mansion have revealed startling details about President Boakai’s entourage, reportedly comprising a 44-member delegation, including personal staff such as his cook and tailor. The estimated cost of the trip, which purportedly amounts to 1.8 million, has raised eyebrows among critics and citizens alike, who…

Monrovia, Liberia – Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding the mysterious deaths of Lawrence Moore and Trokon Moore, whose lifeless bodies were discovered near Roberts International Airport on December 22, 2022. Initial reports from familial sources suggest that Lawrence and Trokon Moore had traveled from Accra, Ghana, for the Christmas holiday before they were murdered. The brothers had been living in Accra since 2015 after allegedly fleeing for their lives due to a land dispute in Dowe, Nimba County. This land has been at the center of a bitter legal battle between the Moore family and Senator Prince Johnson. Allegations…

Dowe, Nimba County, April 15, 2015 – Today, a long-standing land dispute in Dowe, Nimba County, erupted into violence. The confrontation involved armed men allegedly working for Senator Prince Johnson and members of the Moore family, who claim ownership of the contested land. The incident, which escalated to physical assault and property damage, is currently being investigated by the police. According to the reports, Lawrence Moore made a call to the Dowe Town police, requesting immediate assistance as the situation on their disputed land spiraled out of control. A group of 14 men, armed with single-barrel shotguns and machetes, surrounded…