Judge Frees First Batch of 219 Detainees Over Statutory Violations
The Presiding Judge of Criminal Court “A”, Roosevelt Z. Willie, has ordered the release of 46 pretrial detainees from the Monrovia Central Prison (South Beach) after ruling that their continued detention violates Liberia’s statutory and constitutional guarantees of speedy trial. The detainees form part of 219 inmates expected to be freed “without prejudice to the…
Substandard Products Flood Liberian Market…Rugulator Blames Weak Enforcement Power
The Executive Director of the Liberia Standard Authority has informed members of the House of Representatives that the influx of substandard products on the Liberian market is due to the institution’s weak enforcement powers. The House has appointed a specialized committee to review the Act establishing the Liberia Standards Authority (LiSA) following mounting concerns over…
US$4.2M Ebola Preparedness Budget Faces Scrutiny…As Lawmakers Demand Accountability, Faster Action
Liberia’s health sector is once again a center of national concern as health authorities race to strengthen the country’s defenses against a possible resurgence of Ebola amid growing regional outbreaks. While the government insists there is currently no confirmed or suspected Ebola case in Liberia, mounting concerns over preparedness, funding transparency, logistics weaknesses, and emergency…
Concerns Mount Over LTA, ‘Ghost Company’ Deal
Government officials are under pressure over a reported plan to replace Telecom International Alliance (TIA) with NUMTEL Liberia in a deal to manage the country’s messaging and telecom traffic regime, amid questions about the new company’s identity and credentials. Experts say moving forward with a firm whose background remains opaque could expose Liberia to legal,…
‘Investigate MRU Project’ …ANC Petitions Anti-Corruption Body
The Alternative National Congress (ANC) has submitted a formal request to the Liberia Anti-Corruption Commission (LACC) calling for an immediate investigation into the construction of the Mano River Union (MRU) Center for Regional Peace and Development in Foya, Lofa County. In a letter dated Wednesday, May 27, 2026, the opposition party said public disclosures, government…
CSA Boss Hits Back At Senator Konneh …For “Deception, Distortion, Political Vendetta”
Civil Service Agency (CSA) Director General Josiah F. Joekai has issued a blistering response to what he calls “misleading attacks and deliberate distortions” by Gbarpolu County Senator Amara Konneh, escalating a growing political feud between the two officials. In a strongly worded statement, Dr. Joekai accused Senator Konneh of spreading falsehoods about his role, conduct,…
LACRA Suspended Deputy DG ‘Assaults’ Journalist…For Investigating Cocoa Smuggling Allegation
Godia Apha Kortu Gongolee, the suspended Deputy Director General for Operations and Technical Services at the Liberia Agricultural Commodity Regulatory Authority (LACRA), has allegedly assaulted an independent newspaper editor on Monday following an investigation into a cocoa smuggling story. The victim, Independent Newspaper Editor Dominic Farley, was brutally assaulted by Gongolee during a pre-arranged interview….
Boakai Emphasizes Unity, Compassion, Nation-Building…Sends EID-ADHA Message To Muslims
President Joseph Nyuma Boakai’s Eid messages to the Muslim community have strongly emphasized unity, compassion, and nation-building. For major Islamic celebrations, his statements commend the Muslim Ummah for their resilience, peaceful deportment, and unwavering commitment to the peace, stability, and progress of the country. He consistently champions the idea that Liberia’s diversity is a strength,…
Government Procures 25 Ambulances…To Strengthen Maternal Healthcare, Emergency Response
The Ministry of Health has received twenty-five ambulances procured by the Government of Liberia as part of ongoing efforts to strengthen the country’s emergency medical response system and enhance healthcare delivery nationwide. The acquisition forms part of the Government’s broader commitment to reinforcing Liberia’s health infrastructure and improving access to timely emergency medical services, particularly…
19-Yr-Old Man Jailed for 30 Years …Guilty of Multiple Criminal Offenses
19-year-old Lee Meanyen has been sentenced to 30 years in prison by the 8th Judicial Circuit Court in Sanniquellie, Nimba County, for multiple crimes linked to a violent motorcycle theft attack. The sentencing was handed down on Tuesday, May 26, 2026, following Meanyen’s guilty plea to charges including armed robbery, attempted murder, and aggravated assault….
