The Vice President of the Republic of Liberia, Jeremiah Kpan Koung, Sr., has depart Liberia for Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, to represent His Excellency President Joseph Nyuma Boakai, Sr., at the United Nations Food Systems Summit (UNFSS+4), scheduled for July 27–29, 2025. This high-level summit brings together global leaders, policymakers, and development partners to assess progress…
Amidst claims and counterclaims about the Liberia Traffic Management Incorporated (LTMI) taking over of vehicle registration and inspection, as well as printing of driver licenses and license plates, the National Civil Society Union of Liberia (NACSUL) has expressed its unwavering support for the LTMI, emphasizing that there is a legal and binding agreement between the…
President Joseph Nyuma Boakai has described Liberia as a living symbol of courage and conviction on its milestone 178th Independence Day commemoration on Saturday, July 26, 2025, continuing its legacy as West Africa’s oldest country. The celebration, which brought together five African presidents, including Liberia’s President Joseph N. Boakai, was under the theme, “One people,…
The Presidential Committee on Drugs has disrespected an invitation from the Liberian Senate to appear for a public hearing on Thursday, July 24, 2025. The hearing was intended to provide updates on the committee’s work since it was established by President Joseph Nyuma Boakai. The committee is composed of the Minister of Health (Chair), the…
As part of activities marking the 178th Independence Day of the Republic of Liberia, President Joseph Nyuma Boakai has granted executive clemency to seventy-five inmates across various correctional facilities in the country. The decision follows a formal recommendation from the Ministry of Justice, based on assessments conducted by the Bureau of Corrections and Rehabilitation (BCR)…
Lofa County Senator Momo Cyrus, who also serves as the Chairman of National Security and Veteran Affairs in the Liberian Senate, made donations to members of the county’s joint security forces over the weekend. The contribution included rice and rain gear. This recent donation follows a previous contribution made on Tuesday, July 23, 2025, when…
During the indoor program of the ceremonies marking the celebration of the Republic of Liberia’s 178th Independence Day, His Excellency Dr. Teeko Tozay Yorlay, Sr., Ambassador of the Republic of Liberia to France and Permanent Delegate to UNESCO, delivered a powerful and unifying keynote address on “Unity in Diversity: Liberia’s Strength, Liberia’s Future,” and called…
Employees of the Ministry of Transport (MOT) are continuing their protest actions following the government’s decision to transfer the issuance of driver’s license and vehicle registration to a foreign service provider, Liberia Traffic Management (LTM), a function previously carried out by the Ministry. The protesters claimed that the original agreement document signed by former President George…
The President and Chairman of the Africa Development Bank Group (ADBG), Dr. Akinwumi A. Adesina, has told officials of the Liberian government that there should be no excuse for poor performance in the performance of their duties. Speaking Tuesday, July 22, 2025 at a High-Level expanded Cabinet meeting and the launch of the Liberia Youth…
A joint Senate Committee has recommended that financing cost on petroleum pricing be reduced to 1% and Evaporation charges reduced to 0.25% by the Liberia Petroleum Refinery Company (LPRC) and the Ministry of Commerce. The recommendation was contained in a report by the Senate Joint Committee on Ways, Means, Finance & Budget, Judiciary, Human Rights,…
