The Foreign Relations Committee of the Liberian Senate has alarmed over the increasing rate of United States visa denials for Liberian citizens. In a meeting with top officials from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Wednesday, August 14, 2024, the committee sought answers to the rising numbers in visa rejection and explored ways to engage…
Justice Minister N. Oswald Tweh has underscored the need for the construction of new prison facilities across the country to aid in decongesting the overly crowded Monrovia Center Prison and other prisons across the country. Speaking recently, Minister Tweh said the Monrovia Center Prison which was constructed to host a little over 350 inmates, now…
The Judge of the 15th Judicial Circuit Court in River Gee County, George Wah-Harris Smith, says the courts play unique role in democracy and requires the judiciary to be independent of the two political branches of government, but in the recent years, this critical role has been under threat. Speaking during the opening of the August…
The Government of Liberia through the Ministries of Finance and Development Planning and Internal Affairs with support from the United Nations and Sweden Government has begun consultations for the development of various counties. The aim of the consultations is to have an inclusive development agenda that will be in line with the government’s ARREST Agenda. Speaking…
The government lead humanitarian response agency, the Liberia Refugee Repatriation Resettlement Commission (LRRRC) in collaboration with the UNHCR, IOM and other partners is expected to hold a one-day high-level dialogue aimed at addressing the growing population of Burkinabe in eight of the fifteen counties of Liberia. According to an LRRRC release dated August 15, 2024,…
Liberia Petroleum Refining Company (LPRC) Operations Manager Yeakeh Sayequee has been recognized for his dedication, commitment and sacrifice made to humanity over the years. Civil society group, Movement with Integrity for National Development, said Mr. Sayequee has demonstrated commitment with sacrifices to transform and develop young Liberians and women in District #10, Montserrado County, as…
The Liberia Electricity Regulatory Commission (LERC) has been admitted into the membership of the African Forum of Utility Regulators (AFUR) following a rigorous admission process. In a letter addressed to the Chairman of the Board of Commissioners Dr. Lawrence D. Sekajipo, AFUR’s Executive Secretary Debbie Roets said it was his pleasure to inform the LERC…
Criminal Court “C” at the Temple of Justice in Monrovia is expected to begin the trial of George Obi, alias Japan along with ten suspected drug dealers. The Grand Jury of Montserrado County has indicted George Obi, Peter Mamah, Edwin Ozioko, Ndubuis Okornkwo, Igwe David, Sunday Udeh, Shelly, Shelton, Evan Jamo, China Ekwa, Edwin Ozioko,…
The Resident Circuit Judge of Grand Bassa County, Joe Barkon has requested lawyers and civil society to engage Boakai administration over what he calls “flagrant violations of the rule of law.” Speaking Monday, August 12, 2024 during the opening of the 2nd Judicial Circuit Court in Buchanan, Grand Bassa County, Judge Barkon said the suspension…
The atmosphere was one of celebration and excitement as hundreds of River Cess County citizens gathered to witness the Government of Liberia dedicate the $1.6 million Judicial Complex. For many, the significance of this event extended beyond the modern design of the building—it was deeply rooted in the rich traditional history of the land on…
