The House of Representatives has voted to take the Draft Bill to Ban Harmful Practices, including Female Genital Mutilation (FGM), to citizens across all 73 districts for broader engagement before a final decision is made. The decision was reached on Tuesday, November 19, 2025, following the presentation of a preliminary report from the Joint Committee…
On Wednesday, November 19, 2025, the Liberia Electricity Regulatory Commission (LERC) concluded its sixth and final public hearing on the Liberia Electricity Corporation’s (LEC) proposed new tariff. The event, which brought citizens face-to-face with the utility provider, aimed at questioning, challenging, and scrutinizing the price changes expected to take effect beginning January next year. LERC’s…
Authorities of the Liberia immigration Service (LIS) and Blucrest University are set to sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) aimed at strengthening the operational efficiency of the LIS, particularly within its Naturalization Department. According to information gathered, the partnership will focus on developing and deploying a modern digital records system to support the Management of…
The Criminal Court “A” at the Temple of Justice in Monrovia was a scene of drama when both defense and prosecuting attorneys rejected several individuals during a screening exercise intended to select the Panel of Jury to try the Capitol Building Arson Case involving former House Speaker J. Fonati Koffa and others. Many potential jurors…
President Joseph N. Boakai has made a passionate appeal for increased continental cooperation in road financing, maintenance, and climate-resilient infrastructure. Speaking on Tuesday, November 18, 2025, at the 22nd Annual General Meeting of the African Road Maintenance Funds Association (ARMFA) in Monrovia, President Boakai expressed Liberia’s honor in hosting the event at a time when…
The Minister of Information has cautioned religious leaders in Liberia to separate religion from politics, particularly when it comes to national and legal issues. Speaking at the Ministry of Information’s regular press briefing in Monrovia on November 18, 2025, Minister Jerolinmek M. Piah said religion should not be used to determine national and legal issues…
The Liberia Drug Enforcement Agency (LDEA) has forwarded two Guineans to court for illegal possession of narcotics worth over L$585,200. According to an LDEA release, Amadu Diallo, 35, and Safiatu Diallo, 33, were taken to the Paynesville Magisterial Court for prosecution. The suspects were arrested on November 13, 2025, in the Red Light community by…
Finance and Development Planning Minister, Augustine Kpehe Ngafuan, has declared that Liberia is transitioning from a “problem child of the region” to a continental hub for major policy dialogues and infrastructure cooperation. Minister Ngafuan made the remarks on Tuesday, November 18, 2025, at the opening of the 22nd Annual General Meeting of the African Road…
Labor Minister Cooper W. Kruah has begun an enforcement action against Bangli, a Chinese mining company operating in Bong Mines. Accordingly, Minister Kruah has issued a 30-day ultimatum for major improvements in workers’ welfare. As part of the enforcement measures, Kruah has also revoked the work permits of four Chinese nationals for allegedly violating the…
Four of five lawmakers facing trial for allegedly burning the Capitol Building pleaded not guilty to related charges on Monday, November 17, 2025, before Criminal Court “A” at the Temple of Justice in Monrovia, after an indictment was read. The defendants are charged with a series of criminal offenses ranging from Arson, Criminal Mischief, Endangering…
