Liberia Remains At High Risk For Ebola….Says Public Health Regulator Amid No Confirmed Case
Despite the country currently reporting zero confirmed cases of the Ebola Virus, the National Public Health Institute of Liberia (NPHIL) says that the country remains at heightened risk for infection. Recently, the Democratic Republic of Congo (DR Congo) reported a new outbreak of the Ebola virus disease in the country. As of Monday, May…
U.S. Diplomat Hails Jeety Rubber’s Expansion …Describes Liberia As Growing Investment Hub
The Charge D’Affairs of the United States Embassy in Liberia, Joseph Zadrozny, has praised Jeety Rubber and its subsidiary, the Salala Rubber Corporation, for its model of private investment and community development in Weala, Margibi County. Speaking during a visit to the companies on Tuesday, May 19, 2026, Zadrozny described the companies’ achievements as a…
Major Leakages In Revenue System…Government Investigates Financial Discrepancies
The Government of Liberia has launched a major investigation into possible revenue leakages and financial irregularities after a compliance audit uncovered serious discrepancies within the country’s revenue collection and reconciliation systems. At a joint press conference held Tuesday, May 19, 2026, in Monrovia, Minister Augustine Kpehe Ngafuan of the Ministry of Finance and Development Planning…
Investigation Opens Into Alleged Jury Tampering…In US$6.2M Economic Sabotage Trial
The Presiding Judge of Criminal Court “C” at the Temple of Justice has launched a formal investigation into alleged jury misconduct in the high-profile US$6.2 million economic sabotage case involving former Finance and Development Planning Minister Samuel D. Tweah Jr. and several former government officials. The probe follows reports that some empaneled jurors may have…
No Justice Yet For Officer Bracewell…As Trial Ends In Hung Verdict
A dramatic and emotionally charged trial involving the death of police officer Mark D. Bracewell ended Monday, May 18, 2026, in a hung jury, compelling the court to declare a mistrial. Jurors failed to reach a unanimous verdict in the case of defendant Francis Nana, the commercial driver accused of murdering the officer with his…
“No Doctors on Go-Slow At JFK” …Hospital Refutes ‘False’ Claims
The Management of John F. Kennedy Medical Center has noted several misleading social media posts alleging that doctors at the hospital are protesting over salaries and that no medical doctors are currently on duty. Speaking Tuesday, May 19, 2026, at the Ministry of Information, Minister Jerolinmek M. Piah said the Management categorically refutes these claims…
Senators Frown At Proposed Dissolution Of Cities, Others ….Request Senate’s Intervention
Four Senators from the Southeast of Liberia have written the Plenary of the Liberian Senate seeking intervention regarding the Proposed Dissolution of Cities, Boroughs, and Townships under Sections 2.16(c). 2.16(d), and 2.16(e) of the Local Government Act. In a communication to Plenary on Thursday, May 19, 2026, Grand Kru Senator Albert T. Chie, Numene T….
Liberia, Portugal Conclude MoU On Political, Diplomatic Consultations
The governments of Liberia and Portugal have concluded a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at further strengthening the cordial relations between the two countries through structured political and diplomatic consultations. The government of Liberia, through the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, was represented by His Excellency Dr. Teeko Tozay Yorlay, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the…
LERC Probes Fatal Electricity Incidents in Bong County
The attention of the Liberia Electricity Regulatory Commission (LERC) has been drawn to at least two recent fatal incidents within the electricity distribution networks of Jungle Energy Power (JEP) in Gbarnga, Bong County. The Commission is treating these incidents with the utmost seriousness and has commenced investigations, in accordance with applicable regulations, to determine their…
End To Free Tuition Policy At UL Resisted…Administrators Warned
The Vanguard Students Unification Party (SUP) at the University of Liberia has issued a strongly worded statement warning the Government of Liberia and the University of Liberia administration against any attempt to abolish the country’s free tuition policy at the state-run university. Addressing a press conference on Monday, May 18, 2026, SUP said the administration…
