November 06
Liberia: Global Leaders Celebrate President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf's Legacy With Inaugural Power Walkher Global 25 Honors
In a tribute to former Liberian President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf, the world's first democratically elected female head of state, 55 influential women leaders gathered in Atlanta for… Read more »
Liberia: Finance Minister Ngafuan Commends Citizens for Active Participation in Arrest Agenda Validation
Town- Finance and Development Planning Minister Augustine Ngafuan has expressed his gratitude for the significant contributions made by stakeholders at the validation of the draft… Read more »
Liberia: Communities in Paynesville Benefit From Waste Management Training
Over 100 community members in Pipeline and 72nd Communities in Paynesville have benefitted from a daylong training in waste management, aimed at enabling them to curb the stockpile… Read more »
Liberia: Dozens of Armed Thugs Brutalized Man and Attack Unarmed AFL Personnel Over Land Dispute in Louisiana Township
Louisiana Township, Montserrado, four unarmed soldiers of the Armed Forces of Liberia, (AFL) were allegedly attacked by a gang of over 25 men, led by Ohmuru Sheriff alias DOC and… Read more »
Liberia: Finance Minister Ngafuan Trumpets Arrest Agenda Will Improve Economic and Human Development Indicators
The Ministry of Finance and Development Planning at the start of the National Sectoral Validation for the ARREST Agenda for Inclusive Development (AAID) said the government of… Read more »
Liberia: SOA Defeat Liberian Champions in Fiba Zone-3 Women's Basketball Africa League Opener
The 2024 FIBA Africa Zone-3 Women's Basketball Africa League (WBLA) commenced on Tuesday, November 5, 2024, at the Samuel K. Doe Sports Complex in Paynesville, with Ivorian… Read more »
Liberia: Ministry of Public Works Holds Retreat in Ganta, Announces Nationwide Road Projects
The Ministry of Public Works has announced ambitious plans to embark on multiple road projects across Liberia, including the completion of the Ganta-Tappita road extending to… Read more »
Liberia: New President of PYJ Polytechnic University Embarks On Major Improvements
The newly appointed President of PYJ Polytechnic University, Martin Y. Sumo Jr., has outlined an ambitious vision to elevate the university to international standards, comparable… Read more »
Liberia: EPA Investigates Rubber Giant Firestone for Alleged Water Pollution
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), through its Environmental Research & Radiation Safety (ERRS) division, is investigating Firestone Liberia for allegedly polluting… Read more »
Liberia: Majority Bloc Seeks Direct Engagement With Executive, Judiciary, and Senate Amid House Leadership Stalemate
In a move highlighting intensifying divisions within Liberia's House of Representatives, a majority bloc of lawmakers has formally requested that the Executive, Judiciary, and… Read more »
Liberia: Senator Nuquay Denies Budget Manipulation Claims, Speaker Koffa's Removal
Senator Emmanuel Nuquay has clarified his conversation in a leaked telephone conversation was against the budget manipulations carried out in the 2024 national budget by the… Read more »
November 05
Liberia: Nahwul Commends Progress in Advocacy Efforts for Healthcare Workers, Urges Continued Patience
The National Health Workers Union of Liberia (NAHWUL) has reaffirmed its commitment to advocating for better working conditions and wages for healthcare providers while calling on… Read more »
Liberia: Cathedral Catholic School Alumni Class of 2001/2002 Refurbished and Dedicates Alma Mater's Elementary Library
The Cathedral Catholic School Alumni class of 2001/2002 has refurbished the elementary library of alma mater to enhance the culture of reading among pupils. Read more »
Liberia: Raji Fulfills Promise to Nimba County
The President of the Liberia Football Association (LFA), Mr. Mustapha Ishola Raji has fulfilled a commitment to Nimba County by breaking ground for the refurbishment of the Gompa… Read more »
Liberia: Sports Ambassador Kebé Has Launched Liberia Sports Academy (LSA)
Since Liberia's founding, the nation has not had an academy for multiple sports -- a gap that many believe has contributed to the country's struggles in advancing its sports… Read more »
Liberia: Rep. Cooper Withdraws From Majority Bloc, Calls for Due Process for Speaker
Montserrado County District #5 Representative Prescilla Abram Cooper has announced her decision to withdraw her support from the ongoing effort to remove Cllr. J. Fonati Koffa as… Read more »
Liberia: Supreme Court Orders Anti-Koffa Lawmakers Back to House Chamber, Calls for Due Process
The ongoing power struggle within the 55th House of Representatives intensified Monday as both factions concluded a conference with Associate Justice Yamie Quiqui Gbeissy. Read more »
Liberia: Moh, Plan International Liberia Hold Workshop to Boost Quality Laboratory Services
A two-day workshop to boost quality Laboratory services and integrated Lab system management strengthening, ended in Monrovia on Thursday, through support from Global Fund. Read more »
November 04
Liberia: Speaker Koffa Reaffirms He Will Not Resign Amid Deputy Speaker Fallah's Defection and Planned March On Capitol
Embattled House Speaker, J Fonati Koffa, has vowed not to resign his position, insisting that if the renegade lawmakers want him out of the position they will have to obtain the… Read more »
Liberia: Liberty Party Reinstates Sen. Nyonblee Karngar-Lawrence As Political Leader in Effort to Reconcile After Split
The Liberty Party (LP) has committed to a resolution to restore unity and rebuild the party following a significant split leading up to the 2023 Presidential and Legislative… Read more »
Liberia: Dr. Jallah Barbu Pledges to Work With Everyone 'To Address Impunity At Highest Level' As Head of Office of War and Economic Crime Courts
Dr. Jallah Allen Barbu, a former presidential candidate and dean of the Louis Arthur Grimes School of Law of the University of Liberia, has pledged to work with everyone as the new… Read more »
October 31
Liberia: Illegal Miners Encroach On Wologizi Forest
Illicit miners have encroached on the Wologizi Proposed Protected Area in Lofa County, according to a ranger and a community leader. Illegal miners have overrun this critical… Read more »
November 01
Liberia: President Boakai Suspends LRRRC Executive Director and Deputies Over Financial Misconduct Allegations
The Executive Director of the Liberia Refugee Repatriation and Resettlement Commission (LRRRC), Patrick Worzie, including his two deputies, have been suspended by President Joseph… Read more »
Liberia: Road Pavement Using Soil-Based Pavement Material Introduced
A new technology for road pavement is being introduced to Liberia by Mr. Tae Hyung Lee, the Chief Technical Officer of New Mirae Construction Company Ltd. of South Korea in… Read more »
Liberia: Liberia Launches National Civil Service Testing Center to Transform Public Sector Recruitment
Liberia has taken a significant step toward modernizing public sector recruitment, with the inauguration of the National Civil Service Testing Center. This state-of-the-art,… Read more »