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16/06/2025

Inspector General Col. Gregory Coleman Issues Directive: No Traffic Violation Fines Above $20

In a significant move aimed at curbing corruption and ensuring fairness in the enforcement of traffic regulations, the Inspector General of the Liberia National Police (LNP), Col. Gregory Coleman, has issued a clear directive to all police officers: no traffic violation fine should exceed $20 USD.

The announcement was made during an internal security briefing on Thursday, and it has since circulated among traffic officers nationwide. The directive comes as part of broader reforms intended to restore public confidence in the police force and to protect citizens from exploitative practices often reported at traffic checkpoints.

“Let me be very clear,” Col. Coleman emphasized. “No officer is authorized to impose traffic fines above $20 USD. Any violation of this order will be met with disciplinary action.”

Col. Coleman cited increasing complaints from motorists regarding excessive and unauthorized fines levied by some officers, particularly in Monrovia and other busy cities. According to him, such actions not only contravene police standards but also undermine the rule of law and the integrity of the traffic division.

“Our duty is to serve, not to extort. This directive is part of a broader effort to professionalize the police and rebuild trust with the public,” he added.

The Inspector General also urged drivers to report any officer who attempts to impose a fine above the set amount, assuring the public that the LNP has activated a special internal affairs team to monitor compliance and take swift disciplinary action against violators.

In addition to the fine limit, Col. Coleman encouraged officers to focus more on education, warning notices, and prevention, rather than punitive measures that burden struggling Liberians.

“We are not at war with drivers. We want to ensure order, safety, and respect on the roads—not harassment,” he said.

The directive has been welcomed by many commuters and commercial drivers, who often face arbitrary fines and bribes at checkpoints. Transport unions are also applauding the move, calling it a step in the right direction toward accountability and justice.

However, some critics say implementation and enforcement will be key, urging the LNP to follow through on its promise to monitor officer conduct and ensure that violators of the directive are held accountable.

As the Liberia National Police continues to reshape its image and reform its approach, Col. Coleman’s message is unmistakably firm: protect and serve the public—not prey on them.

27/05/2025

Photo News) Tuesday, May 27, 2025 — Liberia’s Vice President Hon. Jeremiah Kpan Koung recently visited his personal farm near Ganta, Nimba County.

Vice President Koung emphasizes that agriculture remains a vital pillar of the ARREST agenda, which also prioritizes Roads, Rule of Law, Education, Sanitation, and Tourism. He underscores the significance of agriculture, alongside energy development, in attracting the investments necessary to support the growth of other sectors and promote national progress.




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10/05/2025

May 9, 2025

President Boakai Hosts State Luncheon in Honor of Barbadian President

Monrovia, Liberia – His Excellency President Joseph Nyuma Boakai today hosted a state luncheon at Monrovia City Hall in honor of the President of Barbados, Her Excellency Dame Sandra Prunella Mason.

President Mason is leading a high-level delegation on a three-day state visit to Liberia. The visit is intended to deepen bilateral relations and foster stronger cultural and economic cooperation between the two nations.

This engagement comes shortly after the presentation of letters of credence by Barbados’ Ambassador to Liberia and Ghana, Her Excellency Juliette Bynoe-Sutherland, to President Boakai on April 29, 2025.

The Government of Liberia welcomes this visit as a step toward reinforcing diplomatic ties and exploring new opportunities for collaboration across various sectors.




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06/05/2025

Chinese Contractors are getting ready to commence the construction of the Overhead Bridge. 👇

25/04/2025

Breaking News:
Edith Gongloe-Weh Concedes Defeat in Nimba Senatorial By-Elections

Gompa City, Nimba County – April 24, 2025: In a major political development, Madame Edith Gongloe-Weh, the only female contender in the just-ended Nimba County Senatorial by-elections, has officially conceded defeat to Representative Samuel G. Kogar of the MDR.

Speaking at a press conference, Madame Gongloe-Weh acknowledged that with 96% of the results tallied from her ward room, it is clear that Rep. Kogar has secured the win. She accepted the results with grace and called on her supporters to remain peaceful, urging them to refrain from inflammatory remarks or negative posts on social media.


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25/04/2025

Statement by His Excellency Joseph Nyuma Boakai, Sr. President of the Republic of Liberia
On the Supreme Court Ruling Regarding the Legislative Impasse

April 24, 2025

My Fellow Liberians,

Yesterday (April 23, 2025), the Supreme Court of Liberia, our nation’s highest arbiter of justice, delivered its ruling on the Bill of Information relating to the ongoing impasse in the House of Representatives.

As President of the Republic, I acknowledge the ruling of the Supreme Court.

However, we must all note that the House of Representatives' problem remains unresolved.

Accordingly, my government has already initiated broad consultations with relevant national stakeholders to determine the most appropriate and constitutionally sound path forward. We have actively involved our traditional and other national leaders in addressing this matter.

In doing so, we remain fully committed to preserving the sanctity of our democracy and the principle of three separate but coordinate branches of government.

Fellow Liberians, our Constitution and the Supreme Court have defined what constitutes a quorum for the conduct of business in the Legislature. We intend to vigorously uphold this vital principle of our constitutional democracy. We will continue to work with the quorum that will ensure the full functioning of our government.

Over the past months, we have watched with growing concern as the division in the House of Representatives remained unresolved, undermining public confidence in one of our most vital democratic institutions. Tragically, we have also witnessed the torching of the Capitol Building, a national symbol of our democracy, by arsonists intent on sowing chaos and discord. Today, we received a report of acts of vandalism intended to desecrate the dignity of our public institutions and buildings. The Police are investigating.

Let me be clear: under my leadership, the government of Liberia will not be held hostage by narrow interests or acts of lawlessness. The work of governance will continue, and nothing will distract us from our duty to serve the Liberian people.

We are a country governed by laws, not by mobs or self-serving ambition. Those who undermine peace, violate the law, or seek to disrupt national harmony will face the full force of the law and justice.

To all Liberians, I urge you to go about your daily lives peacefully and confidently. Your government remains functional and steadfast in its responsibility to deliver services, maintain order, and uphold the values of democracy and good governance.

I call on every elected leader to remember their oath, not to themselves, but to the Liberian nation-state and people. I call on every citizen to rise above division and to demonstrate the enduring values of patriotism, unity, and national purpose.

As we seek a political resolution to the impasse, let us do so with calm heads and committed hearts, ever mindful that Liberia is bigger than any one person, party, or position.

We will protect our democracy. We will preserve our peace. And together, we will move Liberia forward.

May God bless us all, and may God bless the Republic of Liberia.

23/04/2025

Unofficial results from Unity Party/ MDR senatorial candidate [Samuel G. Kogar] tally room in Nimba

23/04/2025

10/07/2024

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10/07/2024

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27/06/2024

OPENING REMARKS BY HONORABLE JEREMIAH KPAN KOUNG VICE PRESIDENT, REPUBLIC OF LIBERIA AT SESSION ON ADVANCING RENEWABLE ENERGY PROJECTS FOR SUSTAINABLE VALUE CHAIN AFRICA ENERGY FORUM BARCELONA, SPAIN JUNE 27, 2024

Madam Chair, Jo Skykes Distinguished Panelists Development Partners and Friends Distinguished Guests I bring you warm greetings from his Excellency, Joseph Nyumah Boakai, Sr. President of the Republic of Liberia.

I am honored to be here at the Africa Energy Forum (aef), which for more than two decades has provided a unique platform for attracting investment opportunities to address the energy challenges on the African Continent. A forum of this nature is crucial to understand Africa’s context as an energy-paradox; a continent rich in energy resources but, unfortunately the most energy-deficient continent in the world.

While Africa boasts of significant reserves of natural resources critical for achieving renewable energy, these resources are not being used for domestic consumption. We arrive at this forum focusing on the challenges at hand, but with a renewed mindset to discuss strategies for expanding public and private cooperation. This mindset must shift our focus to prioritizing renewable energy development and procuring capital from the private sector.

Let me now express my appreciation to the organizers of this Africa Energy Forum for inviting us not only to participate in these deliberations but also to offer few remarks at this session on Advancing Renewable Energy Projects for Sustainable Value Chains.
It is important to note that global warming due to human activities, especially the extraction and use of fossil fuels, has become an emergency of our time. Carbon emission from industrial and conventional power generation plants and transportation has taken its toll on the environment. The Paris Climate Agreement negotiated over several years, calls for a limit on global temperature increase within 1.5 degree Celsius of preindustrial levels. Renewable energy is therefore the prime mitigation against carbon emission caused by fossil-fuel based power generation.
Africa has tremendous need for modern energy, especially electricity, to help build its productive capacity and alleviate poverty. While the bulk of the emissions causing today’s climate crisis are from developed Nations, Africa continues to bear the most severe consequences.

The Paris Climate Agreement provides for formulation and submission of a national climate action plan or nationally determined contributions in five-year circles. The increase and expansion of renewable energy must continue to be an integrated part of climate solution and a key component of all nationally determined contributions.

Distinguished Guests, renewable energy is key to combating climate change and accelerating energy access to rural population. The United Nations has indicated that “at least $4 trillion a year needs to be invested in renewable energy until 2030 – including investments in technology and infrastructure – to allow us to reach net-zero emissions by 2050”. Countries that have contributed the most to pollution are morally obligated to contribute substantially to the cleanup and mitigation efforts. We must talk less and act more on climate action to save our planet!

It is estimated that a third of global greenhouse gas emissions come from agriculture worldwide. To ensure agriculture sustainability and food security for a growing world population, renewable energy is critical for food harvesting, processing and preservation while at the same time reduce CO2 emission. Liberia’s unique climatic conditions offer great potential for renewable energy development to include solar energy and hydropower.
Our Nation also experiences a humid and tropical climate with a monthly average solar radiation between 4.0 and 6.0 Kilowatt-hour per day.

This level of radiation is specifically higher from the months of November to March and provides favorable environment for solar energy projects. While we work together to design and build the major hydropower project that could take 3 to 5 years for commissioning, we are pursuing a 25 Megawatts solar farm near the site of our current hydropower station, and additional 16 Megawatts SCATEC solar project. We are looking for private investments that can provide over 60 Megawatts of solar power. This solar power is needed to avert power blackouts during Liberia’s dry season when the river level is low to run the turbines.

Our Nation has also carved a roadmap to a low carbon economy and targeted net zero carbon emissions by 2050. Hydropower development is a major component of our strategy. Fully developing of our nearly 150 Megawatts St Paul River basin is essential for our energy security and net zero emission strategy.
We are ready for the journey to net-zero carbon economy.

We have liberalized our power sector and established an independent electricity regulatory body, paving the way for private sector participation in power generation and distribution. The transmission system of the West Africa Power Pool (WAPP) connects Liberia, Cote d'Ivoire, Guinea and Sierra Leone with the rest of the subregion for easy evacuation of Independent Power Producers (IPP).

These initiatives provide an enabling environment and favorable climate for Independent Power Producers to join us in the construction and operation of our St Paul River hydropower project through a Public-Private-Partnership.

We invite the private sector, including debt and equity investors, equipment manufacturers and European Power Companies, to join us on this journey to our mutual benefit as we save our planet.
Thank You.
Followers of God

26/06/2024

World Bank Commits $45 Million To Liberia's Renewable Energy, VP Koung Champions Cause In Barcelona

Barcelona, Spain,Wednesday, June 26 2024 – The World Bank Group Tuesday, June 25, 2024, announced the approval of a second disbursement of $45 million for Liberia's Renewable Energy Solar Power Intervention Project (RESPITE).

This announcement signifies a major step forward in Liberia's renewable energy efforts.

The project will finance the first 20-megawatt solar PV project and the expansion of the Mount Coffee hydropower plant, increasing its capacity from 88 megawatts to 129 megawatts.

The total budget for the project stands at $96 million.

In a meeting with Vice President Jeremiah Kpan Koung, Mr. Ashish Khanna, Practice Manager for West and Central Africa at the World Bank Group, extolled President Boakai's visionary leadership in prioritizing energy as a catalyst for economic growth and development.

“Liberia has made tremendous progress in the energy sector and remains the only country in sub-Saharan Africa that has reduced distribution losses by 30%, with over half a million new connections to households,” Mr. Khanna noted.

He emphasized that Liberia's recent achievements in the energy sector position the country favorably to attract private sector investments.

Vice President Koung expressed gratitude to the World Bank Group for its ongoing efforts to address Liberia's energy crisis. “I want to thank the World Bank for all the support to Liberia, especially in helping us solve our electricity challenges. Your continuous support will help our country increase access to electricity.”

According to a dispatch, VP Koung called for immediate interventions to mitigate electricity outages as the dry season approaches.

He reaffirmed the Government of Liberia's commitment to work with the World Bank Group to transform the lives of Liberians.

VP Koung is currently in Barcelona, Spain attending the 25th edition of the Africa Energy Forum.

The Forum scheduled for June 25-28, 2024, brings together senior government officials and private sector executives to explore opportunities for expanding public and private cooperation in the energy sector.



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