September 20
Liberia: WAEC Liberia Should Stop Deceiving the Liberian People
As an educator, I closely follow the West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) results, as they provide a measure of the progress of Liberian students. Yesterday,… Read more »
September 18
Liberia: Govt To Reopen Murder Investigation In Death At Home of Former Chief Justice
In response to growing public concern and demands for accountability, the Ministry of Justice has initiated a formal investigation into the death of Charloe Musu. Read more »
Liberia: Corruption Scares Away Investors
The U.S. Department of State's 2024 Investment Climate Statements cite corruption as the reason few investors come to Liberia, jobs are not being created, and instability is a… Read more »
Liberia: Shipping Unprocessed Rubber Ships Jobs
The Government's regulatory arm for the rubber sector here and stakeholders in the sector are protesting against the shipment of unprocessed rubber from Liberia, which they say is… Read more »
Liberia: Breach of Public Trust
Amidst an ongoing investigation into budget tampering, the Civil Society Budget Platform describes the act as criminal and a complete breach of public trust. Read more »
Liberia: National Registry Wants U.S.$36 Million
Authorities at the National Identification Registry, or NIR, say the Government of Liberia would need about US$36 million to enroll Liberia's population and foreign residents in… Read more »
Liberia: Court Shuts Down Banjak Frozen Food Center
--In US$467,013.50 debt case Read more »
Liberia: Liberia Celebrates World Patient Safety Day
Liberia has celebrated World Patient Safety Day: "Recognizing the critical importance of correct and timely diagnosis in ensuring patient safety, Improving diagnosis for patient… Read more »
Liberia: House Speaker Signs Code of Conduct With Ombudsman Office
House Speaker Cllr. J. Fonati Koffa has signed the National Code of Conduct with the Ombudsman Office in Monrovia. Read more »
September 16
West Africa: Ecowas Rehabilitates & Integrate Thirteen At-Risk Youths With Start-Up Kits
Liberia has a growing population of at-risk youths, which, if not rehabilitated for reintegration quickly, could negatively impact the country's already declining human resource… Read more »
September 13
Liberia: 7 Prisoners Rearrested in Kakata's Jailbreak
Seven of the 50 prisoners involved in the recent jailbreak at the Kakata Central Prison in Margibi County have been rearrested, The NEW DAWN has learned. Read more »
September 12
Liberia: UN Seeks Support for Flood Victims in Liberia
The United Nations in Liberia has instructed its agencies to assist victims of recent floods here. The World Food Program (WFP) has allocated $1.5 million to aid those affected. Read more »
Liberia: 'Disgraceful Miscarriage of Justice'
The Solidarity and Trust for a New Day (STAND), a newly formed grassroots Civil Society Movement and one of the leading voices for accountability and Justice in Liberia, has termed… Read more »
Liberia: Liberia Interior Minister Ordered Arrested
A local judge has ordered the arrest and sale of assets of Liberia's Internal Affairs Minister, Mr. Francis Nyumalin, for defaulting to settle his US85,000 debt obligation to… Read more »
September 11
Liberia: Dozens of Inmates Break Jail In Central Liberia
Although an investigation is ongoing into Sunday's (September 8, 2024) jailbreak, which led to 50 prisoners escaping the Kakata Central Prison in Margibi County, sources from… Read more »
Liberia: House Intervenes in Saclepea Retirement Crisis
The House of Representatives has taken action regarding the ongoing health workers' retirement crisis in Saclepea, Nimba County, after a written communication from Nimba County… Read more »
Liberia: Be Mindful of Your Criticism
The Government of Liberia warns former presidential candidate, Cllr. Tiawan Saye Gongloe to be mindful of his criticism of President Boakai and the administration. Read more »
Liberia: Liberia Prepares for National Identification Day
Liberia will join over 30 African countries to celebrate National Identification Day here. Read more »
Liberia: Liberians Embrace WECC - Are the Big Elephants in the Room On Board?
This article provides an in-depth analysis of the resource mismanagement and warlords rule in post-civil war Liberia, detailing how political elites and armed factions exploited… Read more »
September 10
Liberia: Traditional Women Threaten to Resume FGM Practices
Hundreds of traditional women in Nimba County are threatening to return to the practice of Female Genital Mutilation (FGM), which has been banned in Liberia by government and… Read more »
Liberia: Local Farmer Seeks Support From Government
A local farmer in Maryland County is appealing to the government for financial assistance to boost yield. Read more »
Liberia: House Introduces New Administrative Measures
The new measures were introduced amid findings from investigations into the Specialized Committee's allegation of budget alterations. Read more »
Liberia: Boakai to Receive Honorary Doctorate Degree
The Liberia College of Physicians and Surgeons is expected to confer an honorary doctoral degree on President Joseph Boakai for his many contributions to the institution. Read more »
Liberia: Liberia's Officials and Their Jumbo Pay
On Spoon Talk, Edwina Crump Zackpah, the suspended Director of LTA, confirmed that she and other Commissioners received a combined salary and benefits package of $15,000 during her… Read more »
September 09
Liberia: Chinese Firm to Construct Real Estate in Liberia
The Government of Liberia, through the Ministry of Information, Cultural Affairs, and Tourism, has signed a non-binding Memorandum of Understanding with a multimillion-dollar real… Read more »