August 15, 2024
Liberia: Mpox Cases Reported In Three Counties
The National Public Health Institute of Liberia (NPHIL) has issued an alert regarding the spread of the Monkeypox virus (Mpox) in West and Central Africa, with five confirmed cases… Read more »
Liberia: The Hypocrisy and Danger in Josiah Joekai's Actions - a Threat to National Reconciliation and Democratic Tolerance
The recent decision by Mr. Josiah Joekai, Director General of the Civil Service Agency (CSA), to terminate the employment of several Monrovia City Corporation (MCC) employees due… Read more »
August 14, 2024
Liberia: Judge Barkon Urges Bar Association to Challenge Boakai Administration Over Rule of Law Violations
During the opening of the 2nd Judicial Circuit Court in Grand Bassa County on Monday, August 12, Resident Judge Joe Barkon urged members of the Liberia National Bar Association… Read more »
August 13, 2024
Liberia: Activist Blasts Government's Neglect of At-Risk Youths Amid Growing Drug Crisis
Civil rights activist and Executive Director of the New Life Recovery Center, Jefferson Knight, has criticized the Liberian government for allegedly pretending to help "at-risk… Read more »
August 12, 2024
Liberia: NIR Director Blames Low Registration On Government Agencies Issuing Unauthorized Identification Numbers
The Executive Director of the National Identification Registry (NIR), Andrew Peters, has revealed that only 723,000 of Liberia's 5.2 million people have been enrolled in the… Read more »
August 09, 2024
Liberia: Agriculture, Roads, and Tourism Are Key to National Investment, Says Acting Finance Minister
Liberia's Acting Finance and Development Planning Minister, Anthony G. Myers, has identified agriculture, roads, and tourism as crucial sectors for national investment across the… Read more »
August 08, 2024
Liberia: President Boakai Commissions Office of Ombudsman, Signs Code of Conduct
President Joseph Nyuma Boakai has commissioned the office of the Ombudsman and those he appointed to the office at the Executive Mansion, calling for adherence to governance… Read more »
Liberia: Joseph Fahnbulleh Advances to Men's 200m Finals At Paris 2024 Olympics
Liberia's Joseph Fahnbulleh has made a remarkable stride at the 2024 Paris Olympics, securing his place in the Men's 200m finals. Fahnbulleh, who clinched the top spot in the… Read more »
August 07, 2024
Liberia: CSA Director Deflects Blame in House Salary Delays, Portrays Himself As Victim in Dispute
The Director of the Civil Service Agency, Mr. Josiah F. Joekai, is in a contentious dispute with the House of Representatives, adopting rather a notably condescending tone. He has… Read more »
Liberia: VP Koung Reaffirms Land Ownership Law Amidst Concerns of Burkinabe Influx
Vice President Jeremiah Kpan Koung, on behalf of President Joseph Nyumah Boakai, reaffirmed the government's stance on Liberia's land ownership laws amidst reports of illegal land… Read more »
August 05, 2024
Liberia: CDC's Koijee Vows Fierce Resistance Against 'Political' Indictments
The Secretary General of the Congress for Democratic Change (CDC), Jefferson Tamba Koijee, says his party will issue strict instructions to its members to resist the "political"… Read more »
August 02, 2024
Liberia: LTA to Launch First Consumer Protection Regulations in Liberia
The Liberia Telecommunications Authority (LTA) is poised to introduce its first set of consumer protection regulations, marking a significant milestone in safeguarding consumer… Read more »
Liberia: Liberia's National Police Deny Interpol Request for Ex-Finance Minister Samuel Tweah's Arrest
An impeccable source at the Monrovia City Court informed members of the press on Thursday that the Liberia National Police (LNP) has made a request to Interpol for the arrest of… Read more »
Liberia: Thomas P. Fallah University College Becomes Apex University of Liberia
The National Commission on Higher Education (NCHE) has officially approved the renaming of Thomas P. Fallah University College (TPFUC) to APEX University of Liberia (AUL). This… Read more »
Liberia: Woman Arrested With Drugs While Visiting Jailed Brother At Monrovia Central Prison
The Monrovia City Court at the Temple of Justice has sent a woman to the Monrovia Central Prison after she was arrested with illicit drugs while visiting her jailed brother. Read more »
August 01, 2024
Liberia: LEC and Icco Sign $16 Million Agreement for Solar Plant and Hydro Expansion in Liberia
The Liberia Electricity Corporation (LEC) and the International Consolidated Contractors Offshore (ICCO) have signed a 16 million United States Dollars agreement for the… Read more »
Liberia: Deputy Minister Dehpue Zou Urges Public Servants to Prioritize Public Service Over Personal Gain
Deputy Minister for the Department of Economic Management at the Ministry of Finance and Development Planning, Mr. Dehpue Zou, has challenged public servants to work effectively… Read more »
July 29, 2024
Liberia: Samuel Tweah Urges Frank Dialogue With U.S. Following Dr. Robtel Pailey's Candid Oration
In the wake of the 2024 National Oration delivered by Dr. Robtel Neajai Pailey, which critiqued the United States' role in Liberia, former Finance Minister Samuel Tweah has called… Read more »
Liberia: 15-Year-Old Girl Allegedly Kills Partner Over Extra Relationship in Lesbian Love Affair
A 15-year-old female footballer from the Liberian Upper Women's League club Stages Queen, Alvina Weador, has been accused of brutally murdering her alleged lesbian partner,… Read more »
July 27, 2024
Liberia: The Impacts of Exemplary Educational Leaders On the Future of Academia - the Case of Dr. Blamo and Mr. Fallah
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July 25, 2024
Liberia: One Death Confirmed, Three Severely Injured in President's Motorcade Accident
Minister of Information, Cultural Affairs, and Tourism, Jerelinmek Piah, has confirmed that one person died in a head-on collision between one of the pilot vehicles in the… Read more »
July 24, 2024
Liberia: Pleebo District Committee Receives Vehicle Donation From Representative Anthony Williams
In a stride towards enhancing local development efforts, the Pleebo Sodoken District Development Council Committee recently received a four-door pickup truck generously donated by… Read more »
July 22, 2024
Liberia: 100 Females Risk Dropping Out of Teacher College
One hundred female teachers in training risk dropping out of their certification program at the Liberia Standard Teacher College (STTC) unless they receive urgent financial… Read more »
Liberia: CDC Youth League Calls for Unity and Radical Reform in Fight Against State Corruption
Acting Chair of the Revolutionary National Youth League of the CDC, Alvin C. Wesseh, has called for unity among CDC partisans, urging them to set aside past election… Read more »
Liberia: 'I Challenge Anyone to Produce One Piece of Evidence Evidence' - Sen. Chie Denies Involvement in Chinese Mining Scandal
Former Senate Pro-Tempore Albert Chie has vehemently denied any involvement in the recent illegal mining scandal involving some Chinese nationals in Gbarpolu County. In a direct… Read more »