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By Agnes M. Tarr, Legislative Reporter House Speaker Fonati Koffa has ordered the House’s Committee on Rules, Order, and Administration to conduct an “Employee Payroll Audit” of all individuals associated with the House of Representatives. The objective of the audit, as stated by Speaker Koffa, is to identify and rectify any discrepancies in the payroll, particularly eliminating ghost employees from the House’s payroll system. The audit is also set to ensure financial probity and guarantee resources allocated are utilized judiciously in accordance with established procedures. The Committee on Rules, Order, and Administration will lead the audit process, carefully reviewing the…

By Oliver Zleh Jr., Grand Gedeh County Correspondent The West Africa Biodiversity and Low Emissions Development (WABiLED), in collaboration with Forestry Development Authority (FDA) and its partners, have climaxed a two-day intensive training with the people of Zwedru in Grand Gedeh County. The training was focused on Grebo-Krahn-Sapo landscape restoration mapping. It brought together the authority of FDA, chiefs, and elders of the traditional council in Zwedru, and the Secretary General of the Mino River Union (MRU). On Wednesday, February 7, 2024, during the ceremony, Kumeh Assaf, who served as a head facilitator during the workshop, said the exercise was intended…

By Benson Matic Mokko, Margibi County Correspondent A local Margibian farmer, Mr. August Moore, is calling on the national government to provide subsidies and/or sponsorship to farmers in the county. Mr. Moore in engaged in different kinds of farming. Beside subsistent farming, he breeds children, etc. Mr. Moore says he believes that the government has the responsibility not only to invest in local famers, but also create programs that will empower farmers. He noted that the government should provide additional subsidies to encourage more farmers to pursue opportunities in the agriculture sector. Mr. Moore emphasized the importance of reinstating the…

A-Z Health Center CEO Says Subsidy Will Improve Service Delivery By Mohammed Sheriff, Bomi County Correspondent The Chief Executive Officer of the A-Z health Center in Klay District, Alexander Jackson, is appealing to the national government through the Ministry of Health to provide financial support to privately owned health facilities across the Country. Jackson says if privately owned health facilities across the Country are giving subsidy by national government it will enable them to improve services provided to citizens in the Country. He noted if government will focus on the private health sectors within the Country, he foresee total transformation…

–Undergoes Treatment at Catholic Hospital Due to Smoke Inhalation By Agnes M. Tarr, Legislative Reporter Montserrado County Senator Saah Joseph is currently undergoing treatment at the St Joseph Catholic hospital due to suffocation because of smoke inhalation. The home of the Senator which is located in Congo Town gutted fire early this morning, according to report. Details of the fire incident are still sketchy, but sources close to the Senator say he is undergoing treatment currently. The incident took place around 12:00am local time early Thursday, February 8, 2024, an eyewitness explained. There has been no casualty reported so far…

By Mark Nyepan, Maryland County Harper, Maryland Co.: The Health Team of Maryland County has clarified a widespread rumor that a certain vehicle currently used by the Team was given to them by the Joseph Boakai administration. The Team said the vehicles they are currently using were donated by the World Bank. According to Health Team, the rumor that their vehicle was given to them by the Unity Party-led government is not true. The health team asserts that they have been receiving support from the World Bank as part of its performance Based financing project in Liberia. “It is not…

By Agnes M. Tarr, Legislative Reporter The plenary of the House of Representatives has ordered it’s committee on Banking and Currency to investigate all matters surrounding the total monies left in the covers of the government. The plenary’s decision was against the backdrop of conflicting figures reported by the outgoing former President George Weah and President Josep Boakai. President Weah claimed his government left US$40m in the consolidated account, but President Boakai, it was only UD$20.5m. During a regular session recently, a motion was entertained to have the House’s committee on Banking and Currency to head the investigation was. The…

By Mark Nyepan, Maryland County Correspondent It appears President Joseph Boakai and Rep. Anthony Williams are not the only persons happy to see former President George Weah and former Speaker Bhofal Chambers kicked out of office. Mr. Rolnado Taylor is also happy. For Taylor, former President Weah needed to go, and former Speaker Chambers deserved to be kicked out after representing District #2 (Pleebo District), Maryland County since 2005. Anthony Williams won Bhofal Chambers in a re-run recently to clinch District #2, Maryland County seat. And Mr. Taylor said he came from the United States of America just to campaign…

–As Teachers Threaten To Sue Proprietress By Rancy Clarke, Bong County Correspondent Rancyclarke56@gmail.com Orphans at the Rainbow Orphanage in Gbarnga are starving because of acute food shortage at the facility. The orphanage caters to over 50 children. The Proprietress of the orphanage, Madam Feeeta Naimeh told reporters that she is unable to fend for the kids due to her poor health condition. “I am old, and my health condition is very poor “, she complained about her health condition. Madam Niamen, who is believed to be in her 60s, walks with the help of a cane. As a result of…

By Agnes M. Tarr, Legislative Reporter A swamp of Liberians, including relatives, friends and family of the late Representative Erol Madison Gwion joined members of the National Legislature Monday, February 5, 2024, to mourn the fallen lawmaker. Rep. Gwion passed away recently after a protracted illness. During the official funeral ceremony held in the Rotunda of the Capitol Building, Deputy Speaker Thomas Fallah recounted the commitment and dedication to services of the fallen lawmaker, adding, “his services will always be remembered.” “Today,” Deputy Speaker Fallah noted, “we gather not just as colleagues but as a close family to mourn the…