Just within five minutes to the commencement of the trial which coupled with the selection of jurors, former Finance and Development Planning Minister Samuel D. Tweah and four other defendants facing economic related charges filed a motion through their lawyers to have Criminal Court “A” Judge Roosevelt Z. Willie dismiss the indictment drawn against them…
Finance Minister Augustine K. Ngafuan has informed members of the Liberian Senate that the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) canceled an additional US$51 million support to development projects. Minister Ngafuan made the disclosure Monday, February 24, 2025, when he appeared before the Ad-Hoc Committee set to investigate the recent decision taken by President…
The President of the Republic of Liberia HE Joseph Nyuma Boakai has issued Executive Orders No. 141 and 142, mandating the registration of all firearms and suspending taxes on international goods and services. In an effort to strengthen national security and public safety, President Boakai issued Executive Order #141, mandating the registration of all firearms…
Montserrado County Legislative Caucus has given the Government of Liberia a 48-hour ultimatum to restore the disbursement of Montserrado County Social Development Funds (SDF). The social development fund is meant for the county and its people to undertake various developmental projects in their constituencies. Addressing a press conference Monday, February 24, 2025, Representative Bernard Benson…
The campuses of the University of Liberia was once again held under siege by militants of the Student Unification Party (SUP), disrupting academic activities just over a month since the reopening of school after being closed for over five months. The student-based party members, under the stewardship of Kwein W. Kwein, were seen on Monday…
The Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Protection (MoGCSP) welcomes the recent Performance Report issued by NAYMOTE Liberia, covering the period from January to December 2024. According to a press release dated Monday, February 24,20205, The Ministry recognizes the importance of these assessments and is encouraged by the opportunity to reflect its progress under Pillar…
The only public elementary school in Kamara-Ta, Sanoyea District #7, Bong County, is in a deplorable condition, as students sit on the ground to write. Speaking in an interview with a team of reporters recently in Kamara-Ta, following a tour in the district, the Youth President of the Town, Aloysious Joe, revealed that the school…
President Joseph Nyuma Boakai has frowned on the proliferation of substandard universities in the country, calling for the need for more caution in accrediting higher institution of higher learning. He said some institutions accredited to run as universities do not meet the criteria for higher education status. President Boakai said the accreditation of educational institutions…
The President of the Liberia National Students’ Union (LINSU), James Gbelee Washington, has made additional appointments effecting the Bureau of Press and Public Affairs, as well as the Executive Committee. According to LINSU press release dated February 24, 2025, the newly appointed officials will play crucial roles in coordinating the affairs of the students’ body…
The Chief Executive Officer of Orange Liberia, Mr. Jean Marius Yao has publicly apologized to the House Committee on Post and Telecommunications for his absence during a previous public hearing. Mr. Yao explained that his absence was due to the passing of his father, which required him to travel to be with his family and…
