Liberia: Criminal Court 'C' to Begin Corruption Trial for Former Finance Minister Samuel Tweah and Others

Criminal Court 'C' at the Temple of Justice, under the gavel of its resident judge, A. Blamo Dixon, has scheduled Wednesday, December 4, 2024, for the commencement of the… Read more »

Liberia: NEC Chair Faces Backlash Over Mass Dismissals

About 40 employees at the National Elections Commission (NEC) have suffered a huge blow as Davidetta Browne-Lansanah ordered their immediate summary dismissal for what she termed… Read more »

Liberia: Grand Kru Politicians Accused of Sowing Divisions and Neglecting Communities

The Chairperson of the governing Unity Party Grand Kru County Chapter, Mr. Nelson Torbor, has accused politicians, particularly those from Grand Kru County, of fostering division… Read more »

Liberia: USAID Awards $705,000 in Grants to Boost Agribusiness Innovation and Resilience in Liberia

The United States Agency for International Development (USAID), through its Feed the Future initiative, has awarded a total of $705,000 in grants to 30 promising agribusiness… Read more »

Liberia: Motorcyclist Found Dead With Single-Barrel Gunshot Wounds

The body of a motorcyclist, believed to be in his mid-20s, was discovered on Monday evening in the Gleen-Luu community of Ganta, Nimba County, sparking concerns among residents. Read more »

Liberia: Liberia Renews Commitment to End HIV/Aids By 2030 On World Aids Day

Liberia marked the 36th World AIDS Day with a national call to action under the theme "Take the Right Path: My Health, My Right." The event highlighted the nation's commitment to… Read more »

Liberia: Weah Downplays Handshake Controversy With Vice President Koung

Former President George Weah has dismissed claims of disrespect toward Vice President Jeremiah Koung during a condolence visit to the home of the late Senator Prince Johnson,… Read more »

Liberia: LRA Boss Joins African Tax Leaders At Ataf's Annual Meeting in Kigali

Africa's largest gathering of tax administrators, experts, and stakeholders has officially kicked off in Kigali, Rwanda. Liberia Revenue Authority (LRA) Commissioner General James… Read more »

Liberia: Winners Inc., MYS Sign L$5m Sponsorship Deal for National County Sports Meet

Winners Incorporated has pledged five million Liberian dollars (L$5,000,000) in sponsorship for the 2024/2025 National County Sports Meet (NCSM), reaffirming its commitment to… Read more »

Liberia: 19th Street Parliament Donates to Rehabilitation Centers in Montserrado

The 19th Street Parliament, an organization comprising professionals, politicians, and advocates committed to community service, has made significant donations of food and assorted… Read more »

Liberia: NEC Commissioners Investigated for Instigating Staff Protest

There are reports that five commissioners of the National Elections Commission (NEC) are currently undergoing investigation for their involvement in the recent disturbances that… Read more »

Liberia: Arcelormittal Liberia Training Academy Graduates Third Batch of Trainees

The ArcelorMittal Liberia Training Academy (popularly VTC) has graduated its third batch of vocational students after completing three years of intensive studies at the… Read more »

Liberia: Over Dozen American Researchers, Scholars, Filmmakers to Visit Liberia Wednesday

A nation's respect for its shared history lays the foundation for unity and prosperity. By acknowledging the struggles, triumphs, and contributions of the past, Liberia--founded by… Read more »

Liberia: SKD Sports Complex Overrun By Garbage and Weeds

The Samuel Kanyon Doe (SKD) Sports Complex, a proud symbol of Liberian sports, now lies in a state of neglect and decay. Read more »

Liberia: Rep. Sokan Delivers On Promises - Zwedru Roads Get Major Facelift

Grand Gedeh County District 1 Representative, Jeremiah Garwo Sokan, has embarked on a significant road rehabilitation project in Zwedru, fulfilling a key campaign promise and… Read more »

Liberia: Bong Superintendent's Residence Set for Completion With State-of-the-Art Upgrades

The official residence of the Bong County Superintendent is undergoing extensive renovation and modernization by Jeamco Incorporated, a leading construction company in Liberia. Read more »

Liberia: Saytumah Urges Dei Women to Marry Dei Men to Preserve Cultural Identity

Former Bomi County Senator Morris Saytumah has called on Dei women to prioritize marrying within their ethnic group as a way to safeguard the Dei language and cultural heritage.… Read more »

Liberia: LFA Fines LISCR FC, Discoveries SA L$100k for Misconduct

The Liberia Football Association (LFA) has imposed fines of L$100,000 each on LISCR FC and Discoveries Sports Academy for misconduct by their fans, who threw objects onto the pitch… Read more »

Liberia: Former Warlord and Politician Prince Johnson Dies At 72

Senator Prince Yormie Johnson, the controversial former warlord turned political figure, has been confirmed dead at the age of 72. The cause of his death remains undisclosed. Read more »

Liberia: Sherman's Past Haunts Him As He Leads Legal Battle Against Speaker Koffa

Cllr. H. Varney Sherman, the lead counsel for the breakaway bloc of lawmakers seeking to unseat Speaker J. Fonati Koffa over alleged conflicts of interest and corruption, is facing… Read more »

West Africa: ECOWAS, WAHO Launch $40k Reusable Sanitary Pads Project in Liberia

The ECOWAS Commission in Liberia, with funding from the West Africa Health Organization (WAHO), on Monday launched a $40,000 reusable sanitary pads project aimed at helping… Read more »

Liberia: Senate Freezes Relations With House

The Liberian Senate has resolved not to conduct any legislative business with the House of Representatives until the ongoing court proceedings surrounding the leadership crisis in… Read more »

Liberia: VP Koung Praises Senator Johnson for Contributions to Education in Liberia

Liberia's Vice President, Jeremiah Kpan Koung, has commended Nimba County Senator Prince Yormie Johnson for his significant contributions to education in Liberia through the… Read more »

Liberia: Rep. Marvin Cole Ordered Arrested for Alleged Persistent Non-Support

Bong County lawmaker Marvin Cole has been ordered arrested by the Monrovia City Court for allegedly neglecting to support his 11-year-old daughter, Rebecca Cole, in a case filed by… Read more »

Liberia: Senator Saah Joseph Proposes $10 Million Special Medical Emergency Fund

Montserrado County Senator Saah Joseph has called on the Liberian Senate to create a US$10 million Special Medical Emergency Fund in the 2025 national budget to address the… Read more »