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27/11/2025

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President Boakai Meets Liberian Students and Community Members in Morocco

November 27, 2025

Tangier, Morocco:-President Joseph Nyuma Boakai, Sr., met yesterday with Liberian students and members of the Liberian community in Morocco on the sidelines of the 17th MEDays Forum in Tangier.

The meeting brought together Liberian scholars studying across Moroccan universities and institutes, as well as professionals and community leaders living in the country. The engagement offered a platform for open dialogue on their academic progress, living conditions, and contributions to Liberia’s development.

President Boakai commended the students for their dedication and encouraged them to remain committed to their studies and personal growth. He underscored the importance of education in cultivating a generation of skilled and innovative young leaders capable of advancing Liberia’s progress.

During the interaction, the students expressed gratitude to the Boakai Administration for reactivating their allowances, noting that this support had been delayed in previous years. They also appealed for an increase in the allowances, citing the impact of the prior Administration’s harmonization policy, which significantly affected their upkeep and academic stability.

President Boakai listened attentively to their concerns and emphasized his Government’s interest in improving the welfare of Liberian students abroad.

The Liberian community also thanked the President for engaging directly with them and for demonstrating continued concern for their wellbeing and future.

Credit: E. Mansion

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27/11/2025

President Boakai Honored with Prestigious Grand Prix Award at the MEDays Forum

November 27, 2025

Tangier, Morocco:-President Joseph Nyuma Boakai, Sr., was yesterday honored with the esteemed Grand Prix Award at the 17th edition of the MEDays Forum held in Tangier, Morocco.

The award, one of the Forum’s highest distinctions, recognized President Boakai’s leadership, visionary governance, and his advocacy for Africa’s advancement in global affairs.

Presented under the auspices of the Amadeus Institute, the Grand Prix celebrates individuals whose contributions significantly shape political stability, development, and cooperation within the Global South.

During the ceremony at the Palais des Arts et de la Culture, organizers commended President Boakai for championing democratic values, regional collaboration, and sustainable development, as well as for his efforts to position Africa as a key contributor in global decision-making.

In his remarks, the Liberian Leader expressed gratitude to the Amadeus Institute and the Kingdom of Morocco, noting that the honor reflects not only personal recognition but the resilience and aspirations of the Liberian people and the African continent.

“This award highlights the importance of Africa’s voice in reimagining the global order,” President Boakai said noting, “Liberia stands ready to work with partners in shaping a future that is fair, peaceful, and inclusive.”

The MEDays Forum, often referred to as the “Davos of the Global South,” convenes world leaders, policymakers, and experts to discuss global fractures, shifting geopolitical dynamics, and pathways to shared prosperity.

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26/11/2025

JOB VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT
COME AND JOIN US - IT IS YOUR TIME...
The Liberia Revenue Authority (LRA) invites qualified and motivated professionals to apply for the positions listed below.
Application Deadline for All Positions: Dec. 8, 2025 at 17:00 GMT. For full details including Terms of Reference and the application process, visit the LRA website or click the link against each position and start your application.
Better still,
1. Visit www.lra.gov.lr
2. Click on MEDIA in the menu bar.
3. Select Job Vacancies and choose the position of interest.
4. Click and clearly read the position’s Term of Reference.
5. If you feel qualified, fill in the application form as instructed, and submit.
Note: Applications are strictly online. Hard-copy submissions will not be accepted.
THE POSITIONS
1.Position: Officer, Compliance and Record
https://eservices.lra.gov.lr/apply/apply?vacCode=HR-122%20
2.Position: Officer (Results)
https://eservices.lra.gov.lr/apply/apply?vacCode=EQ-111
3.Senior Officer, Recruitment
https://eservices.lra.gov.lr/apply/apply?vacCode=HR-121
4.Position: Officer, Recruitment
https://eservices.lra.gov.lr/apply/apply?vacCode=HR-120
5.Position: Junior Officer (Design & Results)
https://eservices.lra.gov.lr/apply/apply?vacCode=EQ-110
6. Position: Senior Officer, Performance Management
https://eservices.lra.gov.lr/apply/apply?vacCode=HR-119
7.Position: Supervisor, Performance Management
https://eservices.lra.gov.lr/apply/apply?vacCode=HR-118

Signed: _________
Danicius Kaihenneh Sengbeh
Manager, Communication, Media and Public Affairs Section/LRA

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25/11/2025

LERC Issues Amended Distribution Licence to LEC, Expanding the Utility’s Service Coverage

The Liberia Electricity Regulatory Commission (LERC) has issued an amended distribution licence to the Liberia Electricity Corporation (LEC), granting the state-owned utility expanded authority to operate in additional parts of Grand Bassa, Rivercess and B**g counties.

The decision, announced on Tuesday, marks a further step in the government’s plan to widen access to reliable and affordable electricity across the country.

According to LERC, the revised licence authorises LEC to extend power distribution to new communities that were previously outside its official service area. The move is expected to support ongoing energy infrastructure projects and strengthen national electrification targets.

Representing LEC at the licence issuance were Varmu A. Reeves, Project Coordinator in the Division of Projects; George Hakeem Tawalah, Senior Manager of the Commercial Division; and Henry Sambolah, Senior Manager for Regulatory. They received the amended licence on behalf of the corporation’s management.

The expansion will enable more households and businesses to benefit from formal electricity connections.....

25/11/2025

𝗛𝗼𝘂𝘀𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗥𝗲𝗽𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲𝘀 𝗥𝗲𝗽𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘀 𝗔𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗹𝗲 𝟭𝟭 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗺 𝗡𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗔𝘀𝘀𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗹𝘆 𝗗𝗲𝗰𝗿𝗲𝗲 𝗡𝗼. 𝟴 𝗼𝗳 𝟭𝟵𝟴𝟱, 𝗠𝗼𝘃𝗲𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗘𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗶𝘀𝗵 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗲-𝗢𝘄𝗻𝗲𝗱 𝗘𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗽𝗿𝗶𝘀𝗲𝘀 𝗔𝘂𝘁𝗵𝗼𝗿𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗼𝗳 𝗟𝗶𝗯𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗮

The House of Representatives has voted to repeal Article 11 of the Interim National Assembly Decree No. 8 of 1985, which established the Bureau of State Enterprises Authority (SEAL), paving the way for the creation of a modernized framework to govern state-owned enterprises in Liberia.

The decision was reached Tuesday, 25 November during the 12th Day Sitting of the 3rd Quarter of the 2nd Session, following the submission of a comprehensive report by the House’s Joint Committee on State Enterprises & Autonomous Agencies, Judiciary, and Good Governance & Government Reform on the proposed legislation titled:
“An Act to Repeal Article 11 of the Interim National Assembly Decree No. 8 of 1985 Which Established the Bureau of State Enterprises Authority (SEAL).”

The proposed Act, submitted by the Chief Executive, seeks to restructure and strengthen the governance, accountability, and performance of state-owned enterprises (SOEs) by establishing the State-Owned Enterprises Authority of Liberia.

After an in-depth review and scrutiny of the proposed Act, the Joint Committee recommended that the House enact the legislation and forward it to the Liberian Senate for concurrence. The Committee emphasized that the updated law will modernize the oversight of SOEs, amend Title 30 of the Public Authorities Law, and replace outdated governance structures established in 1985.

In its concluding statement, the Committee noted:
“After thorough scrutiny of the Act to repeal Article 11 of the Interim National Assembly Decree No. 8 of 1985 and to establish the State-Owned Enterprises Authority of Liberia, the Joint Committee hereby calls on plenary to accept this Act pursuant to the recommendations.”

Plenary endorsed the report following a motion for passage proffered by Lofa County Electoral District #4 Representative Hon. Gizzie Kollince.

The Speaker has instructed the Secretariat to prepare and forward the engrossed bill to the Liberian Senate for its concurrence.

25/11/2025

𝗛𝗢𝗥 𝗠𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘀 𝗝𝗼𝗶𝗻𝘁 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗶𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗲𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗥𝗲𝘃𝗶𝗲𝘄 𝗟𝗶𝗯𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗮 𝗙𝘂𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗚𝗲𝗻𝗲𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗘𝘅𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗦𝗮𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗴𝘀 𝗙𝘂𝗻𝗱 𝗔𝗰𝘁, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗡𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆 & 𝗠𝗦𝗠𝗘 𝗦𝘁𝗶𝗺𝘂𝗹𝘂𝘀 𝗕𝗶𝗹𝗹, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲

The House of Representatives – HOR, has mandated its joint committees on Judiciary, Ways and Means, Mines & Energy, Commerce, Banking & Currency to review two bills seeking fiscal discipline and community empowerment.

They are the Liberia Future Generations Extractive Savings Fund Act of 2025, which requires that 10 percent of all extractive revenues be saved in a protected national fund.

The aim is to promote intergenerational equity and reduce exposure to commodity shocks.

The other is the National Community & MSME Stimulus Bill, 2026.

It is sponsored by Nimba County District #9 Representative, Taa Wongbe.

The instrument is proposing US $10 million in the FY 2026 National Budget to directly support MSMEs, women’s groups, and farmer cooperatives across all 73 districts.

Meanwhile, the House of Representatives, took the decision Tuesday, November 25, 2025, during its regular sitting.

24/11/2025

WCO Launches National Performance Measurement Workshop for Liberia Revenue Authority Staff

Monrovia, Liberia – The World Customs Organization (WCO), through its Accelerate Trade Facilitation Programme, has begun a week-long national workshop aimed at strengthening the Liberia Revenue Authority’s (LRA) capacity in Performance Measurement and institutional effectiveness.

The training, which brings together participants from major operational and strategic divisions of the LRA, focuses on equipping customs and revenue personnel with the tools needed to track, analyze, and enhance performance in line with global standards.

Key components of the workshop include:

Organizational performance and good governance

The WCO Performance Measurement Mechanism (PMM)

The relationship between PMM, the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

The WCO Performance Measurement Mechanism (PMM) is a standardized framework that helps Customs administrations around the world assess and continuously improve critical areas such as revenue collection, enforcement, trade facilitation, clearance times, integrity systems, and stakeholder satisfaction.

Speaking at the opening session, Customs Commissioner Saa Samoi expressed gratitude to the WCO for its continued support to Liberia. He emphasized that building a strong performance culture at the LRA is essential for boosting operational efficiency and ensuring effective service delivery. Commissioner Samoi encouraged participants to take the training seriously, describing it as a driving force for institutional growth and continuous improvement.

The workshop is being led by a team of international experts, including:

Maka Khvedelidze, Technical Officer, Performance Measurement & Quality Assurance Unit, WCO Implementation and Capacity Building Directorate

Angelina Youkova, Programme Assistant, WCO Accelerate Trade Facilitation Programme

Tanele Magongo, Manager, Strategy, Eswatini Revenue Service

The initiative forms part of ongoing efforts to modernize Liberia’s customs administration and align it with international best practices.

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24/11/2025

Legal Counsel Refutes Bribery Allegations Against Pastor Clifford Payne, Deputy Director for Public Relations at Group of 77

Monrovia, Liberia – A video now circulating widely on Facebook has sparked intense public debate after showing a scuffle between officers of the Liberia Drug Enforcement Agency (LDEA) and a young man identified as Pastor Clifford Payne, an employee assigned to the Office of the Vice President under the Group of 77, directly supervised by the Second Lady.

Social media users have been speculating that Pastor Payne, leveraging his ties to the Office of the Vice President, attempted to bribe LDEA officers for the release of a family friend suspected of drug-related involvement. However, his legal counsel, Abraham Godsent Wheon, has firmly dismissed these claims as false and misleading.

According to Attorney Wheon, the facts of the matter have been established, and the allegations being circulated online do not reflect what actually transpired.

Pastor Payne, who also serves as Pastor of Wisdom Ministries International, Congo Town Branch, reportedly visited the LDEA sub-office to inquire about an investigation involving a friend whose alleged connection to narcotics had left him shocked and concerned. Prior to his arrival, Pastor Payne had received unverified information suggesting that some LDEA officers were allegedly accepting bribes and demanding additional payments.

Attorney Wheon stated that, acting on this unverified and misleading information, Pastor Payne confronted the commander, leading to the physical altercation captured in the viral video. Importantly, the LDEA did not charge him with attempted bribery. Instead, he was charged with obstruction of justice, a charge his counsel maintains is inconsistent with the circumstances surrounding the incident.

“Pastor Payne has acknowledged that he acted on wrong information,” Atty. Wheon said, noting that his client fully cooperated with the authorities, provided a formal statement, and was subsequently released.

Pastor Payne is described by his counsel as a responsible and community-driven citizen. He is the founder of Never Stop Learning, a grassroots educational initiative that has trained over 150 teachers and benefited more than 1,000 students across Liberia. He has long been recognized as a youth leader, mentor, and advocate for social advancement.

Atty. Wheon emphasized, “My client neither obstructed justice nor attempted to bribe any officer, contrary to the circulating speculations. The claims being made are entirely unfounded.”

Parrot News Network continues to monitor this developing story.

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24/11/2025

CDC and CMC Flex First Major Political Muscles – Signs of Things to Come?
By Parrot News Network

Liberia’s political landscape was stirred over the weekend as two major political heavyweights — the Coalition for Democratic Change (CDC) and the Collaborating Movement for Change (CMC) — exchanged early signals of what could shape the 2029 presidential race.

During an appearance on Spoon Talk Sunday evening, Margibi County Senator Hon. Nathaniel F. McGill made a bold declaration regarding the future of Liberia’s presidency. In his statement, McGill reaffirmed the CDC’s strong loyalty to former President George Manneh Weah, signaling the party’s intent for a comeback in 2029.

“Musa Hassan Bility is my own friend, but let him take his heart from the presidency 2029 because that's George Weah's time,” McGill asserted.
He added, “Musa can be anyone in Liberia but not President 2029 while George Weah contesting.”

The Senator’s remarks immediately drew national attention, sparking discussions across social and political spaces about CDC’s internal posture and its readiness to challenge any emerging force.

However, the response from CMC Chairman Musa Hassan Bility came swiftly and decisively. Early Monday morning, Bility took to his official page to respond to McGill’s comments — a move that reignited political debates online.

In his post, Bility stated:

“To my dear brother and friend, Nathaniel Farlo McGill,
Opportunity comes only but once. CDC has had its opportunity. This is CMC’s time. Don’t let the locust eat away more years. Please stand with us, guys, let us reclaim our country. Don’t let a bruised ego blur your vision for a better tomorrow.”

The exchange between the two prominent figures marks one of the clearest early signs of political rivalry between CDC and the newly energized CMC. Analysts say such public declarations suggest that both parties are mobilizing early, preparing their bases, and shaping narratives long before the 2029 elections begin in earnest.

As Liberia watches the unfolding verbal duel, one thing is certain: the political temperature is rising, alliances are being tested, and both parties appear ready to “flex their political muscles” as the journey to 2029 gradually begins.

Stay tuned for continuous updates as Parrot News Network follows every development.

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23/11/2025

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22/11/2025

STAND Chairman Morlu Calls for Nationwide Pushback on December 17

STAND Chairman Mulbah K. Morlu is urging Liberians across the country to prepare for what he terms a nationwide pushback against the Boakai administration, scheduled for December 17.

According to Morlu, organizers of the planned “Lead or Leave” protest will on Monday begin an “octopus-style mobilization” strategy. This approach will include neighborhood walkthroughs, community engagements, and district-level outreach aimed at encouraging massive public participation in the demonstration.

Morlu emphasized that the initiative is intended to send a strong message to the current administration regarding what he says are growing national concerns.

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22/11/2025

Senator Nathaniel McGill says he is back to CDC, and an attempt for the Unity Party to play with the elections results comes 2029, the consequences will be severe and they will not withstand it.

He further stated that President Boakai should be willing to accept the elections results in 2029.

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