Liberia’s Informal Workers Vulnerable…UN Report Exposes Legal Gaps
Thousands of Liberian workers who power the country’s informal economy remain exposed to exploitation, weak legal protections, unsafe working conditions, and limited access to justice, according to two newly launched reports that call for urgent reforms to strengthen labor rights across the sector. The reports, unveiled on Wednesday, June 10, 2026, by the Office of…
Liberia To Chair UN Security Council In December…Foreign Minister Nyanti Discloses
Foreign Minister Sara Beysolow Nyanti has disclosed that Liberia will chair the United Nations Security Council in December 2026. Minister Nyanti made the statement on Wednesday, June 10, 2026, after a special Cabinet meeting with Vice President Jeremiah K. Koung on Liberia’s ongoing position at the Security Council. Liberia began its two‑year tenure on January…
Over 70,000 Substandard License Plates Issued…LTM Admits, Cites Crisis In UAE
The Liberia Traffic Management (LTM) faced tough questions from members of the House of Representatives on Tuesday during the 9th day setting of that august body, blaming the ongoing war in the United Arab Emirates for the circulation of substandard vehicle license plates across Liberia. Appearing before the Plenary of the House, LTM officials said…
CBL Partners with Afreximbank To Strengthen Cross-Border Payment Systems
The Central Bank of Liberia (CBL), in partnership with Afreximbank, today hosted a one-day capacity-building seminar at the Royal Grand Hotel, Monrovia, focused on enhancing correspondent banking and cross-border payment systems for Liberian banks. The event, attended by senior executives of financial institutions, members of the banking community, and the press, showcased Afreximbank’s Cross-Border Interbank…
BSE Dismisses Over US$181K Corruption Claims
The Deputy Director General for Administration and Finance at the Bureau of State Enterprises (BSE), Joseph Boye Cooper, has dismissed allegations of financial mismanagement, nepotism, and abuse of government resources at the institution, describing the claims as nothing more than “for nothing noise.” Cooper’s response follows the circulation of a whistleblower complaint submitted to President…
EU Support To Electrify Greenville Again
The European Union-funded Light Up South East (LUSE) Programme continues to make significant progress toward expanding access to reliable and sustainable electricity in southeastern Liberia, with Greenville City expected to be connected to electricity by late June or early July 2026. The Greenville electrification initiative forms part of a broader 42 million Euros the Light…
Rep. Cole Succumbs To Pressure…Apologizes To Speaker Koon, Colleagues
In a dramatic turn at the Capitol Building on Wednesday, June 10, 2026, Bong County District #3 Representative Marvin Cole apologized to the Speaker and colleagues for sitting in the Speaker’s chair before Tuesday’s session, and for remarks that violate the House’s rules. Appearing before the Committee on Rules, Orders and Administration, the lawmaker, known…
Weah Calls For Racism-Free World Cup…Reflects On Legacy, Son’s Football Journey
Former Liberian President and football legend George Manneh Weah has called for a FIFA World Cup free from racism, urging the global football community to continue promoting unity, respect, and human dignity through the sport. Speaking at a FIFA event at its Arena in New York, Weah, who serves as chairman of FIFA’s Players Panel,…
Final Batch Of NTA Buses Received
ABK Incorporated has successfully delivered a 60-vehicle fleet to the National Transit Authority (NTA), marking the fulfillment of a major transportation partnership aimed at strengthening public transit services across Liberia. The final batch of 25 vehicles, comprising 20 fifteen-seater buses and five cargo trucks, was officially turned over to the NTA on Wednesday, June 10,…
Finda Bondo’s Unchallenged Entry Sparks Legal Concerns
Former Chief of Protocol to former Liberian President George Weah, Nora Finda Bondoo, reportedly entered Liberia through Roberts International Airport (RIA) on Tuesday without being detained, despite ongoing criminal proceedings and reports of an outstanding warrant linked to her case before Criminal Court “C.” Madam Bondoo arrival has sparked questions about the status of the…
