The Students’ Voices Newspaper

01/10/2025

Breaking News…

Brussels Airlines sues for 300,000.00 for failure to reroute a Liberian passenger!!

A Liberian lawyer has sued Brussels Airlines for failure to allow him travel to Canada. According to documents in our possession, Cllr. Urias Goll claims that he purchased a round trip ticket to travel to Canada from the European airlines through their local office.

Upon arrival at the airport, the airlines informed him that there was an issue with his connection. He challenged that he should be rerouted as required by the international traveling rules considering it was Brussels Airlines determined his connection. They refused.

He is now claiming damages for their failure to allow him travel or reroute him on another flight. The 300k suit is venued before the civil law court. Details to follow.

11/08/2025

President Boakai Receives NOCAL’s Bi-Annual Performance Report – 2025

The President of the Republic of Liberia, H.E. Joseph Nyumah Boakai, received the Bi-Annual Performance Report of the National Oil Company of Liberia - NOCAL on August 7, 2025, during a formal presentation held at the Executive Mansion.

Presenting the report, NOCAL’s Acting President–CEO, Hon. Fabian Michael Lai made a strong case for both short and long-term agendas outlining urgent actions needing presidential intervention within the next 30 days, emphasizing four key priority areas.

Hon. Lai, who was accompanied by members of NOCAL’s leadership team and Board of Directors,, also used the occasion to unveil the company’s 5-year Strategic Plan designed to revitalize Liberia’s oil and gas sector.

Chairperson of NOCAL’s Board of Directors, Cllr. Gloria Maya Musu-Scott expressed gratitude to the President for his continued support and complimented NOCAL’s Senior Management Team for the excellent strides achieved over the past eight months since her assumption of office in January 2025.

In his remarks, the Acting CEO spoke of the high interest from the Leading IOCs (international Oil Companies) in the Liberian basin, primarily because the government of President Joseph N. Boakai, Sr. is perceived as a responsible and trustworthy one; in addition to the absence of security threats along the Liberian coastline.

President Boakai expressed satisfactions at the presentation and reaffirmed his commitment to ensure that NOCAL’s short and long-term priorities are actualized. He was emphatic that all institutions within the Liberian Energy sector do their best to operate within the confines of the laws, ensuring that agreements are binding and mandates are fully adhered to. The meeting concluded on a positive note, with renewed dedication to national development and sectoral transformation.

02/05/2025

Congratulations to the first batch of applicants who sat today's test! We go again tomorrow!!

30/04/2025

Congratulations, Students who made it to this stage!

29/04/2025

NOCAL Scholarship Program – 2025 Update

1. 𝐀𝐩𝐩𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐎𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐞𝐰

We are pleased to announce that a total of 191 applications were received for the 2025 NOCAL Scholarships, covering both domestic and international categories.

2. 𝐃𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐜 𝐒𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐥𝐚𝐫𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩𝐬

Total Qualified Candidates: 141 (41 females, 100 males) met the GPA and eligibility requirements.

𝐍𝐞𝐱𝐭 𝐒𝐭𝐞𝐩𝐬:
Qualified candidates will undergo an aptitude test, administered by an independent testing firm.

Only those who pass will proceed to the interview stage.

𝐅𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐒𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧: The top 15 candidates will be awarded scholarships.

𝟑. 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐒𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐥𝐚𝐫𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩𝐬

Total Applications Received: 12 (11 male, 1 female).

𝐄𝐥𝐢𝐠𝐢𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐬: Only 2 candidates are pursuing fields aligned with the scholarship’s focus.

𝐃𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐄𝐱𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧:
To allow more students to complete their graduate admissions, the application deadline has been extended to September 30, 2025.

𝟒. 𝐃𝐢𝐬𝐪𝐮𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐟𝐢𝐞𝐝 𝐀𝐩𝐩𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬

Total Disqualified: 38 candidates (12 female, 26 male).

Reasons for Disqualification:

Failure to meet GPA requirements.

Missing supporting documents (admission letters, grade sheets, or transcripts).
Notification: Affected candidates will be informed privately on April 29, 2025, with detailed explanations.

𝟓. 𝐍𝐞𝐱𝐭 𝐒𝐭𝐞𝐩𝐬

Aptitude testing for domestic candidates will commence soon.

International applicants are encouraged to submit complete applications before the extended deadline.

𝐖𝐞 𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐰𝐡𝐞𝐥𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐍𝐎𝐂𝐀𝐋 𝐒𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐥𝐚𝐫𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐦 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐰𝐢𝐬𝐡 𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐜𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐛𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐬𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐜𝐞𝐬𝐬.

29/04/2025

Dear NOCAL's Scholarship Applicants,
Please read through carefully and stay alerted!

Thank You!

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18/01/2025

Obituary Announcement for the late Mrs. Jacqueline Dahn Nyepan.

It is with deep sorrow that the Nyepan, Dahn, Flomo, and Paye families announce the passing of Mrs. Jacqueline Dahn Nyepan, beloved mother, wife, sister, daughter, aunt, and cousin. She departed on January 16, 2025, at the Stockton Creek Clinic after a period of illness.

The first family meeting will be held on Sunday, January 19, 2025, at her residence: One House Community Tea Shop, Samukai Town, Caldwell, starting at 2:00 PM.

This announcement is brought to you by Uriahs Faith Nyepan, son of the deceased.

For directions, please call: 0776925775 / 0880958206 or 0772117362 / 0555549474.

25/11/2024

15/11/2024

The Management and Staff of The Students Voices Newspaper extend heartfelt birthday wishes to former Electoral District #2 Representative, Francis Younge of River Gee County. On this special day, we celebrate a blissful new chapter in your life. As you embark on this new year, we hope it brings you joy, success, and continued dedication to public service. Once again Hqppy birthday, Mr. Younge.

13/11/2024

Please tag an AMEU Graduate and make them feel special on this Day marking their graduation ceremony!

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