Author: Flomo Wolobah

On November 9, 2017, One Media Incorporated (PUNCH FM) the appellee herein, applied to the Liberia Telecommunications Authority for a radio and television frequency. The appellee’s applications were granted and the Liberia Telecommunications Authority issued an annual license for frequency 106.3MHz for the period January 1, 2018 – December 31, 2018. Thereafter the appellee applied to the Ministry of Information, Culture & Tourism, the appellant herein, for a permit to operate its radio and television stations and same was granted and approved by the Minister of Information, Culture & Tourism

The Revised Rules of the Supreme Court of the Republic of Liberia, Title III, Part 2, captioned: Continuance and Withdrawal states, among other things, the following, to wit:

“… When the appellant and appellee, or the petitioner and respondent shall in vacation by themselves, or either counsel, sign and file with the clerk an agreement in writing directing the cause to be withdrawn and