June 28
Liberia: 68-Year-Old Man Found Dead in Ganta
-After doing business with a commercial sex woWhat was intended to be a pleasure moment turned fatal for a 68-year-old commercial sex customer, who was found dead after allegedly… Read more »
Liberia: LTA Fines Lonestar and Orange GSM Companies $300k Each for Data Violations
The Liberia Telecommunications Authority (LTA) has taken decisive action against the two major GSM companies here, Lonestar Cell MTN and Orange, levying fines of US$300,000 each. Read more »
Liberia: GOL Signs Deal to Formulate Arrest Agenda
The Government of Liberia signed an agreement with local firms here to formulate its development roadmap, the ARREST Agenda for Inclusive Development. Read more »
Liberia: Govt Pressured to Provide Financial Details Over Controversial Buses
Questions surrounding the financial commitments and operational sustainability plans for the fleet of buses by the government continue to linger as the arrangement remains unclear. Read more »
Liberia: Finance Minister Risks Imprisonment or Fine
The House of Representatives recently called a contempt hearing against Mr. Kamara for his alleged failure to appear and provide financial updates on the government's consolidated… Read more »
June 27
Liberia: Kush Cannabis No. 1 Killer in Liberia
The dangerous substance Kush Cannabis is said to be gradually increasing daily in Liberia as one of the most harmful narcotics, killing youths in African countries, reports the… Read more »
Liberia: Nocal & TGS Penned Deal
TGS says this initiative will rejuvenate the remaining 2D and 3D data in Liberia's prospective Basins. Read more »
Liberia: LNBA Collaborates With WB to Strengthen Justice Reforms
The World Bank Governance Global Practice organizes the program and brings together over two hundred partners, leaders, and legal practitioners. Read more »
Liberia: Lions Club Int'l Elects First Liberian Governor
A Liberian has been elected for the first time as Governor of District# 40382, Region 4, of the International Lions Club. Read more »
Liberia: AFL Soldiers Disrobed
The High Command of the Armed Forces of Liberia (AFL) administratively discharges three personnel for the "Good of the Service and for conduct not in keeping with AFL standards and… Read more »
Liberia: Maryland Shuts Down Four Mining Companies
On several occasions, the residents alleged, the Chinese nationals mining in that area allegedly extended an apology for violating the community's tradition. Read more »
Liberia: CDC Strategizes to Retake Power in 2029
The former ruling Congress for Democratic Change (CDC) announced a series of activities here in preparation for the 2029 elections. Read more »
June 26
Liberia: Community Radio Association Demands Reinstatement of Station Manager
The Association of Liberia Community Radios, or ALICOR, is demanding the reinstatement of Radio Kakata Manager Jerry Quoi following his suspension by the County Superintendent,… Read more »
Liberia: NPA Contributes U.S.$ 2 Million to Revenue
The National Port Authority (NPA) on Tuesday, June 25, 2024, presented the Government of Liberia with a symbolic US$2 million cheque to contribute to national revenue. Read more »
Liberia: Senate Probes Firestone Workers' Livelihood
The Senate heard that the children of workers at Firestone rubber plantation do not go to school because the school Firestone runs cannot accommodate them. Read more »
Liberia: Umu to Shame Debtors
Debtors to the United Methodists University, including lawmakers here, risk having their names published, as the administration says patience is running out. Read more »
Liberia: Budgit Liberia, Sign MOU Starz University Boost
Under the MoU, Starz University will facilitate the club's registration as a campus-based organization. Read more »
Liberia: UL Acting President Meets Board of Trustees
Dr. Conteh previously served as President of the University of Liberia from 2004 to 2008 and was a founding member of the Association of Liberian Universities, where he served as… Read more »
Liberia: Nafaa Urged to Reconsider Plans for Industrial Shrimp
LAFA has suggested the need to manage Liberia's marine resources sustainably and protect them from destructive industrial fishing methods, such as industrial bottom trawling. Read more »
Liberia: Cepil Launches Eco-Clubs in Schools
A local environmental group, Climate and Environmental Protection Initiative of Liberia (CEPIL), launched eco-clubs in four schools to create awareness about environmental… Read more »
Liberia: Lwsc Recruits Over 30 Students for Internship
Over 30 university students have been placed on internships by the Liberia Water and Sewer Corporation for exposure purposes. Read more »
Liberia: SIM Calls On UL Faculty to Return to Class
The University of Liberia campus-based student party, Student Integration Movement (SIM), is asking striking faculty to return to class. Read more »
Liberia: Finance Minister Held in Contempt
The punishment for contempt here includes a fine of up to $5,000 or imprisonment for up to one month, and decisions from legislative contempt cases are not subject to appeal. Read more »
June 25
Liberia: World Bank Commits $45 Million to Liberia's Renewable Energy
The World Bank Group announced today the approval of a second disbursement of $45 million for Liberia's Renewable Energy Solar Power Intervention Project (RESPITE). This… Read more »
Liberia: Nafaa Refutes Media Report
"There was no disbursement done without the explicit 'no objection' from the World Bank" -DG Glassco Reacts Read more »