The News Newspaper Liberia

The Government of Liberia notes that, as a consequence of recent developments along Liberia’s border with Guinea, particularly our northern frontier in Sorlumba, Foya District, Lofa County, there are heightened concerns over the boundary between Liberia and Guinea. Speaking on Tuesday, March 24, 2026, at the Ministry of Information, Justice Minister Cllr Oswald Tweh said…

Sekou Jabateh, a victim of the Mira Gas explosion reportedly dying slowly from the impact of the deadly blast that claimed lives and left many injured, as a result of the company’s alleged negligence.  ‎ Sekou, a promising young man with aspirations of attending university after high school, now faces an uncertain future following the…

The Ministry of Commerce & Industry has issued a stern warning over widespread violations of copyright laws within Liberia’s creative industry, citing increasing noncompliance among businesses and users of artistic content. According to a press release, the Ministry expressed concern that music, films, and other creative works are being used commercially without proper authorization, in…

A 32-year-old taxi driver, Francis Nana, has pleaded not guilty to charges of Murder and Malice, & Disregard for Life, in connection with the death of Patrolman Mark D. Bracewell of the Liberia National Police (LNP). The plea was entered on Monday, March 23, 2026, at Criminal Court “A” following the reading of the indictment….

The Ministry of Youth and Sports has cancelled all training material costs and uniform fees for students enrolled at one of Liberia’s premier technical schools, the Monrovia Vocational Training Center (MVTC). Speaking Tuesday, March 24, 2026, at the Ministry of Information briefing, Deputy Minister for Press & Public Affairs Daniel O. Sando said this decision…

As the boundary tension between Liberia and Guinea intensifies, a detailed international boundary study by the United States Department of State has shed new light on the complex history and lingering ambiguities surrounding the Guinea–Liberia border, revealing a legacy of colonial-era agreements, territorial concessions, and unresolved technical disputes. According to a report produced by the…

The Liberia Water and Sewer Corporation (LWSC) has participated in activities commemorating 2026 World Water Day, organized by the National Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene Commission (NWASHC).  According to a press release dated March 24, 2026, the activities lined up for this year’s celebration included a street parade, which raised awareness on the significance of water…

The Ministry of Mines and Energy has officially opened a Kimberley Process Review Visit at the Bella Kasa Hotel in Monrovia, marking the first such assessment in Liberia since 2013. The Minister of Mines and Energy, R. Matenokay Tingban, received the high-level delegation in audience at his Office, and welcomed their review work in Liberia,…

Uncertainty has engulfed the Catholic community in Monrovia as the Archdiocese confirms a police investigation into the sudden deaths of two priests, halting all burial preparations. On Friday, March 20, 2026, the Archdiocese of Monrovia, through Most Rev. Dr. Gabriel Blamo Jubwe, Metropolitan Archbishop, disclosed that the Liberia National Police has taken over the matter,…