January 27, 2023
Liberia: Spoon Network CEO, Stanton Witherspoon Indicted in America for Wire Fraud
The United States Department of Justice has issued an indictment against the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Spoon Group of Companies, Mr. Stanton Witherspoon, for his alleged… Read more »
Liberia: Massaquoi Defense Claims Liberians' Roles in War Crimes Covered up in a Deal With Liberian Government As Appeal Court Moves to Liberia
Witness tampering has been the focus of the first hearings in the appeal of the acquittal of Gibril Massaquoi, the former commander with the Revolutionary United Front, accused by… Read more »
Liberia: GOL, World Bank Sign Financing Agreements Totaling U.S.$50 Million
The Government of Liberia and World Bank on Thursday signed Two financing agreements in the amount of US$ 30 million additional for the Rural Economic Transformation Project… Read more »
Liberia: Senate Pro-Tempore Declares Western Cluster MOU Null and Void
Senate Pro-Tempore Albert Chie has declared the controversial Memorandum of Understanding between the Government of Liberia and Western Cluster null and void. Read more »
Liberia: 'Don't Deal With PYJ' - Worlea Dunah Warns
Nimba County Electoral District #7 former Representative Worlea Saywah Dunah has called on the Liberian government, Partners and international stakeholders not deal with Senator… Read more »
Liberia: Senate Concurs Hor On the Ratification of Modern Mills Liberia, Incorporated
The Liberian Senate has concurred with the House of Representatives on the ratification of an Investment Incentive Agreement between the Republic of Liberia and Modern Mills… Read more »
Liberia: Chopped Body Parts Found in Possession of Grandfather - Mother, Uncle Implicated in the Grisly Murder of 2-Yr-Old Boy in Bomi
Six persons have been arrested by officers of the Liberia National Police (LNP) in connection to the death of six-year-old Momo Saah in Bomi County. Read more »
Liberia: Medical and Dental Council Gets New Chairperson
The Liberia Medical and Dental Council (LMDC) was established in 2010 by an act of the National Legislature to be autonomous with exclusive powers and authority to regulate and… Read more »
Liberia: Spoon FM CEO Breaks Silence Amid Wire Fraud Claim in the United States of America
The Chief Executive Officer of Spoon FM and Online TV, Stanton Witherspoon, has broken his silence less than 24 hours after an indictment by New Jersey Justice Department over wire… Read more »
January 26, 2023
Liberia: Supreme Court Denies Bong County Officials' Request to Pardon Seven Local County Officials in Six Detention for Criminal Contempt
Request from Officials of Bong County, seeking a pardon for seven local officials who are currently serving six-month detention for Criminal Contempt of the Judiciary, had been… Read more »
Liberia: Police Launch Probe Into the Grisly Murder of 2-Yr-Old Boy in Bomi - Six Arrested
Police in Tubmanburg, Bomi County have arrested six persons in connection with the gruesome murder of a two-year-old child in Dewein District. Read more »
Liberia: Rep. Fofana Wants Supreme Court Compel Govt to Enforce Code of Conduct
Lofa County District 4 Representative, Mariama Fofana, has petitioned the Supreme Court to compel the Liberian government to enforce the section of the National Code of Conduct… Read more »
Liberia: Her Voice Liberia Launches Community Initiative for Peaceful Election Project in Liberia
Her Voice Liberia has officially launched a new project titled: Community Initiative for Peaceful Elections in Liberia (CIPE) 2023. Read more »
Liberia: Members of the Diplomatic Corps and International Organizations Rollup Sleeves to Maintain Peace During and After the October 2023 Election
As the country gears toward the 2023 General and Presidential elections, Heads of Foreign Missions including international organizations in Liberia are concerned about the… Read more »
Liberia: PLP's Cassell to Be Laid to Rest in the U.S.
The remains of the Vision and Standard Bearer of the opposition People's Liberation Party (PLP), Dr. Daniel Cassell, will be laid to rest this weekend in the United States of… Read more »
Liberia: Deputy Speaker Urges Investors to Create Fishing Industry in Liberia As UL Launches Department of Fisheries Science
Deputy House Speaker, J. Fonati Koffa, has urged the international community, specifically the world bank, to continue to invest in Liberia's fishery sector. Read more »
Liberia: Liberia National Police Forwards Defendant Yekeh to Court for Allegedly Killing Girl Friend
The Liberia National Police (LNP) has forwarded defendant Liston B. Yekeh to the Monrovia City Court for allegedly killing his girlfriend Samelia Darlene Fuller in the Soul Clinic… Read more »
Liberia: Gbawou Kowou Bounces Back Into Politics
Gbawou Kowou, former chairman of the defunct National Union for Democratic Progress (NUDP), has come back to politics after being away for many years serving in the professional… Read more »
January 24, 2023
Liberia: AML's CEO Inspires Grand Bassa University Students - Says Human Capital Investment Fundamental to Arcelormittal's Operations
ArcelorMittal Liberia's CEO Jozephus Coenen says the company recognizes the investment in the human capital of Liberians as fundamental for the success of its operations and urges… Read more »
Liberia: Ministry of Justice Donates Vehicles, Motorbikes to Gbarnga Regional Hub to Combat Crimes
The Ministry of Justice has donated two four-door double-cabin Toyota pickups and motorbikes to the Gbarnga Regional Hub. Read more »
Liberia: Relatives of Ailing Liberian Musician, Educator Prof. Jones Dopoe Make SoS Call for Advanced Medical Treatment
Relatives celebrated Liberian cultural icon, folklorist and educator, Prof. Jones Dopoe are calling on the Liberian Government and the public for financial support to enable him… Read more »
Liberia: Use of Nat'l ID Cards As Requirement to Obtain Biometric Voters ID Causing Stir Among Citizens, Political Parties
There is a brewing fear among members of the public and political parties that many Liberians may be left disenfranchised should the National Elections Commission (NEC) heavily… Read more »
Liberia: Raji Urges Referees to Give Their Best
Liberia Football Association (LFA) President Mustapha Raji has urged referees to give their best at all times, especially during matches. Read more »
Liberia: U.S. Exchange Alumni Association of Margibi Launches Civic and Voters Education Project Ahead of 2023 Polls
The U.S. Alumni Association of Margibi (USEAAM) has launched an eight-month civic and voters' education campaign aimed at advancing public information and education efforts in… Read more »
Liberia: 'Invest in People, Prioritize Education,' A Learning Necessity
January 24 is the UN's International Day of Education. The theme for 2023 is "Invest in people, prioritise education." Read more »