The Plenary of the Liberian Senate has instructed its committees on Internal Affairs and Governance, Ways, Means, Finance, and Budget to investigate labor-related irregularities affecting local government officials in several counties, particularly Gbarpolu. The committees are required to submit a comprehensive report with findings and recommendations within two weeks. This decision was made following a…
In an effort to combat drug trafficking, the Liberian Government, through the Ministry of Justice, has entered into a plea-bargaining agreement with Peach H. Bility, the son of the Representative of Nimba County District #7, Musa H. Bility. Defendant Bility formally pleaded guilty and admitted to multiple drug-related charges levied against him by the Government…
Several government officials have pledged their full commitment to pursuing transformational and developmental actions, following the successful completion and inspiring capacity-building training on Public Administration and Modern Governance for Liberia in Beijing, China. Approximately twenty participants from ministries and agencies of the Liberian government, including the Ministry of State, the Environmental Protection Agency, the Ministry…
In what he described as a “historic and long-overdue moment,” Buchanan Port Manager Johnathan L. Kaipay has praised the 55th Legislature for passing the landmark Ports Autonomy Bill, which grants independent operational status to the ports of Buchanan, Greenville, and Harper. Appearing on Ableejay’s flagship program, “The Dumboy Show,”on Wednesday, Kaipay called the bill’s passage…
Jeety Rubber LLC has commenced the expansion of its existing rubber processing facility in Weala, Margibi County, as part of a strategic move to increase the production of technically specific rubber products in Liberia. The company’s Executive Chairman, Upjit Singh Sachdeva, confirmed the expansion during a recent site inspection, describing it as a pivotal phase…
Internews Liberia has trained over 30 journalists assigned to the Liberian Legislature on personal data protection, cybercrime, and freedom of information— critical issues expected to shape the future of media and digital rights in the country. The training was held in collaboration with the Legislative Press Pool (LEGISPOOL), the Ministry of Post and Telecommunications, and the…
Former House Speaker J. Fonati Koffa, along with three other lawmakers, justified their bond before Magistrate Ben Barco of the Monrovia City Court at the Temple of Justice on Tuesday, June 24, 2025. Magistrate Barco heard evidence in the much-anticipated bond proceedings involving Representatives Koffa, Dixon W. Seboe, Abu B. Kamara, and Jacob C. Debee,…
Several civil society organizations (CSOs) have disclosed that a bill at the House of Representatives to amend the Local Government Act of 2018 will undermine the viability of County Councils. The CSOs included the Naymote Partners for Democratic Development, the Center for Transparency and Accountability in Liberia (CENTAL), the Women NGO Secretariat of Liberia (WONGOSOL),…
The Government of Liberia, through the National Commission on Higher Education (NCHE), has, with immediate effect, suspended 22 institutions of higher learning for failing to meet the bare minimum requirements. Speaking on Tuesday, June 24, 2025, Dr. Edward Lama Wonkeryor, Director-General of NCHE, said the institutions include Gloria Joy College of Science & Technology, Liberia…
The House of Representatives has concurred with the Liberian Senate on the passing of an act to grant autonomy to outstation seaports in Liberia. The House decided on Tuesday, June 24, 2025, despite an appeal from the Board of Directors of the National Port Authority (NPA) not to. This decision by the Legislature established what…
