Liberia Electricity Corporation (LEC) Acting Managing Director Mohammed M. Sherif has threatened potential power shedding and a return to electricity instability if Liberians continue to engage in power theft. Speaking Monday, May 5, 2025, on a local radio station in Monrovia, Sheriff disclosed his five-year vision aimed at ensuring Liberians and businesses have access to…
Judge A. Blamo Dixon of Criminal Court “C” at the Temple of Justice in Monrovia has found nine former employees of the Liberia Petroleum Refinery Company (LPRC) guilty for defrauding the Government of Liberia of over US$941,000 in revenue. Judge Dixon adjudged the nine defendants guilty of the crimes of Theft of Property, Criminal Facilitation,…
The Director General of the Liberia Civil Aviation Authority (LCAA) Julius D. Dennis Jr. has said that investing in modern airport infrastructure is essential for attracting international airlines and enhancing the passenger experience. Speaking Monday, May 5, 2025, at the beginning of a week-long aviation awareness in Monrovia, Director General Dennis explained that a world-class…
Serving as keynote speaker at the celebration of International Law Day on Friday, May 2, 2025, at the Ministerial Complex, former Chief Justice, Gloria Musu Scott emphasized the need to respect the judicial authority of the Supreme Court and protect its independence as the apex court and final arbiter of justice in the Republic. In…
The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) has identified midwives as a potential vehicle and strategy to drastically reduce the skyrocketing maternal deaths across the country, especially in rural areas, to achieve the Global Reproductive, Maternal, Newborn, Child and Adolescent Health (RMNCAH) goals. At the same time, the UNFPA, reflecting on the Liberia Demographic and Health…
The Union of Liberian Associations in the Americas (ULAA) has successfully concluded its historic and landmark visit to the Republic of Liberia. It was a defining moment marking over 50 years of existence and service to Liberians in the diaspora and at home. With a robust delegation of around 47 members, ULAA, under the dynamic…
The Independent Societal Watch Advocates (ISWA), a prominent civil society organization, has lauded the Liberia Agency for Community Empowerment (LACE) for its remarkable progress in implementing community-driven development projects across Liberia. At a press conference held on May 5, 2025, ISWA’s Executive Director praised the current leadership of LACE, headed by Hon. Julius K. Sele,…
Through the Ministry of Finance and Development Planning (MFDP), the Government of Liberia has concluded a week-long economic assessment workshop, which evaluated key sectors of the nation’s economy. The workshop, known as the Annual Economic Review (AER), took place in Zorzor City, Lofa County, and was organized by the Economic Policy, Macroeconomic and Financial Sector…
Liberia’s Presidential Press Secretary, Atty. Kula B.N. Fofana says the Revised National Youth Policy & Action Plan must be transformation-grounded in data, aligned with international best practices, and integrated into national development planning frameworks, including the ARREST Agenda for Inclusive Development and the commitments under the African Youth Charter, African Union’s Agenda 2063, and Sustainable…
