April 06
Liberia: Labour Ministry Suspends Foreign Worker Levy Amid Allegations of Illegal Fund Diversion
- The Ministry of Labour has suspended a $50 annual levy on foreign workers just three days after introducing it, following allegations by a labour advocacy group that the funds… Read more »
Liberia: Liberia National Police Trains Driving Instructors, Require School Certificate for Licensing
- The Liberia National Police launched a training program for driving school instructors Sunday, requiring them to obtain certification before teaching students, as part of broader… Read more »
West Africa: Liberia Eyes Offline Digital Learning As President Boakai Meets Haf, Umu Delegation
- President Joseph Nyuma Boakai has pledged government collaboration with the Helping Africa Foundation on a series of education proposals, including the introduction of digital… Read more »
Liberia: BRAC Liberia CEO Warns Staff - Zero Tolerance for Fraud
- The CEO of BRAC Liberia Microfinance Company Ltd. warned employees Saturday that any involvement in fraud will result in immediate dismissal, even as he announced new welfare… Read more »
Liberia: She Called It a Gift. Then She Built a Career Out of It.
At 23, Goodness Sart is a graduate trainee, a sought-after event compère, and a primary provider. She will tell you none of it is easy. She will also tell you she would not… Read more »
Liberia: Liberia to Ban Radio Gambling Over Underage Betting Fears
- The National Lottery Authority is preparing to ban gambling-related radio programs nationwide as the Liberian Senate presses the agency to account for a surge in unregulated… Read more »
Liberia: Speaker Koon Backs Rep. Toles' Development Record, Signals 2029 Support At Jallah Town Dedication
- House Speaker Richard Nagbe Koon has publicly endorsed the development record of Montserrado County District 8 Representative Prince Toles, telling residents at a community event… Read more »
West Africa: Liberia Women's League Title Race Tightens As Determine Girls, Shaita Angels Separated By One Point
- For years, the Liberia Football Association Upper Women's League ran to a familiar script. Determine Girls wrapped up the title weeks before the season's end, leaving fans and… Read more »
Liberia: Sherif Among Liberians in Action As Port Vale Thrashed 7-0 By Chelsea in FA Cup
- Liberia-eligible forward Martin Sherif played 65 minutes as Port Vale were hammered 7-0 by Chelsea in the FA Cup quarterfinals at Stamford Bridge on the weekend, bringing an… Read more »
Liberia: Court Summons LFA Candidate Over VP Interference Audio
- A Liberian court has summoned Liberia Football Association presidential aspirant Cassell Anthony Kouh to answer contempt proceedings linked to a leaked audio recording in which a… Read more »
West Africa: Liberia's Roads Are Killing Us. Words Are Not Enough.
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Liberia: Samuel Jackson Released in Wife Death Case As Manslaughter Charges Remain
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Liberia: Tweah's Trial - Prosecution's Lead Witness Confronted With Conflicting Testimony, Evidence
MONROVIA - Defense counsel Arthur Tamba Johnson on Monday continued a methodical cross-examination of the prosecution's lead witness, pressing him on contradictions between the… Read more »
Liberia: U.S.$10k Lifeline - Radio Kokoyah Set for Comeback After Prolonged Shutdown
GBARNGA, Bong County - Radio Kokoyah in Bong County is on the path to revival following a US$10,000 donation of modern broadcasting equipment from Bong County Electoral District… Read more »
April 03
Liberia: NEC Chair Nominee's Unity Party Link Was Consultancy--Not Political Membership
Growing public debate surrounding the neutrality of newly appointed National Elections Commission (NEC) Chair nominee, Jonathan K. Weedor, is being challenged by emerging evidence… Read more »
Liberia: Corrections Officer Arrested for Prison Drug Smuggling As Justice Ministry Confirms Ldea Custody
A corrections officer at the Monrovia Central Prison has been arrested after he was caught allegedly smuggling a large quantity of marijuana into the facility, in a case fast… Read more »
Liberia: Court Jails Samuel Jackson On Manslaughter, Negligent Homicide Charges Following Wife's Death
Prominent political analyst and economist Samuel P. Jackson spent his first night at the Monrovia Central Prison on Thursday after Criminal Court 'A' ordered his arrest following… Read more »
Liberia: Sanctioned Fuel Shipment Raises Red Flags for Liberia
A vessel carrying Russian-origin diesel linked to a sanctioned trading network is expected to enter Liberian waters within days, triggering concerns over potential violations of… Read more »
April 02
Liberia: Police Indict Sam Jackson in Wife's Death, Case Heads to Criminal Court 'A'
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April 01
Liberia: Linu Breaks Ranks, Endorses Weedor for NEC Chair Amid Independence Concerns
MONROVIA, Liberia -- As public scrutiny intensifies over the perceived political neutrality of National Elections Commission (NEC) Chair nominee Jonathan Weedor, one of the… Read more »
Liberia: Labour Alliance Alleges 'Unlawful' $50 Levy Scheme - Ministry Pushes Back, Suspends Policy
Published: April 1, 2026 Read more »
March 31
Liberia: Commerce Ministry Cracks Down On Banjah Frozen Food, Dumps Contaminated Fish in Gbarnga
GBARNGA, Bong County - The Ministry of Commerce and Industry has shut down Branch #17 of Banjah Frozen Food in Gbarnga after uncovering what officials describe as dangerous and… Read more »
Liberia: Improper Parking in Gbarnga Raises Fears of 'Death Trap' Road
Gbarnga, Bong County -- Drivers, especially those who move heavy duty vehicles recklessly and parking them along Gbarnga's two-lane street is serving as a death trap for motorists,… Read more »
March 30
Liberia: Charity Memorial, Howard Academy Clinch National School Titles
Nathan F. Reeves Charity Memorial High School and Howard Academy have been crowned champions of the 2025-26 National High School Championships after dominant performances in the… Read more »
Liberia: Sports Ministry Moves to Broker Raji-Kuoh Deal in LFA Elections Dispute
- The Ministry of Youth and Sports will host a high-stakes closed-door meeting Tuesday between Liberia Football Association President Mustapha Raji and FC Fassell CEO Cassell Kuoh,… Read more »
