William Q. Harmon

1 week ago | allafrica.com | William Q. Harmon

The Environmental Protection Agency of Liberia (EPA) has fined Lonestar Cell MTN, a hefty US$15,000.00 for the telecommunication giant's failure to address environmental safety requirements. The imposition of the fine came following the company's failure to fully implement key recommendations issued after a prior investigation into noise pollution complaints from community residents, EPA Executive Director, Dr. Emmanuel K. Urey Yarkpawolo said at a press conference on Friday, May 2.

3 weeks ago | allafrica.com | William Q. Harmon

On Monday, April 21, the world observed a moment of profound silence as it reflected on the loss of His Holiness Pope Francis, a revered figure known for his moral leadership, dedication to peace, and unwavering advocacy for marginalized communities. While the globe descended into mourning mood, Liberia was not left out as Liberians mourn the loss of the Pope, head of the global Catholic Church who passed away in the early hours of Easter Monday.

1 month ago | allafrica.com | William Q. Harmon

Amid a series of challenges that currently confront the Roberts International Airport (RIA), Liberia's only international airport, the government is seeking partnership to expand and modernize that major national facility. The power outage at the RIA, which caused a serious stir among Liberians a few weeks ago, might have fast tracked the need for major work on the facility. The government has therefore moved to act swiftly with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs taking the lead.

1 month ago | allafrica.com | William Q. Harmon

With the imminent retirement of Chief Justice Sie-A-Nyene Gyapay Yuoh, the Association of Female Lawyers of Liberia (AFELL) is advocating for the appointment of another female Chief Justice. AFELL, in a statement issued over the weekend, urged President Joseph Nyuma Boakai to consider appointing a woman to lead the nation's judicial reform process.

1 month ago | liberianobserver.com | William Q. Harmon

The Liberian People’s Party (LPP) is currently facing internal disagreements over its choice of candidate in the pending senatorial by-election in Nimba County. While the party decided against fielding a candidate on its ticket in the election, a section of the party preferred to support the candidacy of independent candidate, Edith Gongloe-Weh, sister of Cllr.