“Boakai ‘Held Hostage By Cartel-Linked Officials”…Ex-Finance Minister Tweah Alleges
As questions continue to mount over the whereabouts of a vessel that disappeared from Liberian waters after reporting critically low fuel, former Minister of Finance Samuel D. Tweah has alleged that President Joseph Nyuma Boakai is being held hostage by cartel-linked officials and party interests who are blocking an independent investigation into the US$317.68 million…
Liberia’s Economy More Stable …AfDB Asserts; Says Country Needs About US$2.83Bn Annually For Development
The African Development Bank (AfDB) says Liberia’s economy has become more stable, but the country needs about US$2.83 billion every year through 2030 to finance its development and achieve faster economic growth. In its 2026 Liberia Country Focus Report, the Bank said Liberia’s economy grew from 4 percent in 2024 to 4.6 percent in 2025,…
Government Abolishes Registration Fees For Public Primary Schools…As Sen. Chea Hails MOE For Significant Milestone
The Government of Liberia has announced that registration for public schools will be free for all pupils from Kindergarten through Grade 6, beginning with the 2026/2027 academic year. Under the new policy, parents and guardians will no longer be required to pay registration fees to enroll children in public primary schools anywhere in the country….
Finda Bundoo Suffers Major Legal Setback…As Chambers Justice Rejects Her Request
Former Chief of Protocol Nora Finda Bundoo has suffered a major legal setback after a Justice in Chambers of the Supreme Court refused to stop proceedings in her criminal case, a decision that could expose her to possible rearrest. On Tuesday, Associate Justice Yussif D. Kaba declined to grant Bundoo’s request for a writ of…
Boakai Concerns About Slow Pace Of UL Renovation…Directs Administration To Accelerate Work On Campuses
President Joseph Nyuma Boakai, Sr. has directed the Administration of the University of Liberia to immediately accelerate the renovation and modernization of its campuses, expressing serious concern over the slow pace of implementation despite significant Government investment. The President’s directive followed a high-level coordination meeting convened at the Executive Mansion on Tuesday, August 4, 2026…
Security Expert Outlines Policy Plans…To Strengthen Fight Against Drug Trafficking
A seasoned Liberian security expert and former member of the Liberia National Police, Edward Morlu Johnson has pledged to assist Liberia in the eradication of drugs and other narcotics that are destroying Liberian youth if given the opportunity to serve as Director of the Liberia Drugs Enforcement Agency (LDEA). Mr. Johnson is a well-trained, long-standing,…
IG Coleman Linked To Drugs Escort? …Spoon Network Boss Witherspoon Alleges
Spoon Talk host and proprietor of Spoon Network, Stanton Witherspoon, has alleged that Liberia National Police Inspector General Gregory Coleman personally contacted Highway Patrol Chief Wadell W. Kwarbo, an officer whom Witherspoon claimed was involved in escorting an alleged drug shipment from the Bomi Highway to the Thinker Village area. Witherspoon made the allegation during…
Finda Bundoo Files Third US$8M Criminal Insurance Bond …In Bid To Secure Release
Former Executive Mansion Chief of Protocol Nora Finda Bundoo has made a third attempt to satisfy the bail requirements imposed by Criminal Court “C”, filing a new US$8 million criminal insurance bond backed by two insurance companies after previous bond arrangements were rejected by the court. According to documents filed before Criminal Court “C”, the…
NBC Submits Compliance Reports To Government …Recommends Renegotiation Of MOPP, CRC Concession Agreements
The National Bureau of Concession (NBC), through its Director General Hanson Kiazolu, has successfully completed and submitted three comprehensive Compliance and Monitoring Reports to President Joseph Nyuma Boakai, Vice President Jeremiah Koung and members of the National Legislature. The reports were prepared in fulfillment of the Bureau’s statutory mandate under the National Bureau of Concession…
“Stop The Wanton Abuse, Disrespect Of National Leaders” …Former VP Taylor Cautions Yekeh
Liberia’s former Vice President Jewel Howard-Taylor has blended former Montserrado Country District #10 Yekeh Kolubah a liar and cautions him to retract his false statement against President Boakai. In a statement posted on her social media page, veep Howard-Taylor noted, “Stop the wanton abuse and disrespect of national leaders,” the former Liberian Vive President cautioned…
