Former Finance Minister Samuel Tweah has threatened to file an evidence-backed lawsuit against Spoon FM/TV owner Mr. Stanton Witherspoon for allegedly orchestrating baseless corruption allegations against him. Tweah has categorically denied any involvement in a US$30 million scandal related to COVID-19 funds, as claimed by Witherspoon. He is determined to restore his reputation through legal…
President Joseph N. Boakai has underscored the importance of reconciliation in Liberia, emphasizing that it should not be merely a concept passed down through generations, but a practice that is actively lived, shared, and embraced by all citizens. Speaking on Saturday, July 5, 2025, at the National Reconciliation, Healing, and Unity Program held at the…
In a stride toward strengthening cancer care and other forms of illnesses in Liberia, President Joseph N. Boakai has broken ground at the John F. Kennedy Medical Center, for the construction of the country’s first standalone radiotherapy center. The project is supported by the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) under its Rays of Hope initiative,…
The Minister of Justice/Attorney General of Liberia, Cllr. N. Oswald Tweh, on Friday, July 4, paid a courtesy visit to the Office of the War and Economic Crimes Court (OWECC-L) at Mamba Point, where he held a high-level discussion with Cllr. Jallah Barbu, head of the office. During Friday’s visit, Cllr. Tweh was taken on…
The Senate Joint Committee on Post and Telecommunications, Judiciary, Human Rights, Claims and Petition, as well as Defense, Security, Intelligence and Veteran Affairs, on Friday, July 4, 2025, hosted several government institutions, in an effort to solicit expert opinions on the passage of the Cybercrime Act of 2025. According to a release, the institutions that…
The Zoom Network Inc, prominent Liberian-owned enterprise, is in discussion with the Government of Liberia to launch a large scale trade fair aimed at energizing the country’s business landscape. This move comes as part of a broader economic stimulus strategy involving both domestic and international stakeholders. Zoom Network, known for its diversified portfolio covering agriculture,…
The legal proceedings in the economic sabotage case involving former Finance Minister Samuel D. Tweah and four others were suspended by the Supreme Court of Liberia on Tuesday, July 1, 2025. The reason for this suspension is currently unknown. The Clerk of Court, Sam Mamorlu, has been tasked with preparing a brief announcement regarding the…
During the memorial service of late ex-President William R. Tolbert, President Joseph N. Boakai admonished Liberians to reject the forces that divide them as citizens and inspire a renewed sense of patriotism. Speaking on Tuesday, July 1, 2025, at the Centennial Pavilion on Ashmun Street in Monrovia, Boakai said that Liberians should choose peace over…
Abdullah Kamara, the suspended Chairman of the Liberia Telecommunications Authority (LTA), has responded to allegations of corruption against him by expressing his willingness to cooperate with an investigation led by the Ministry of Justice and the Liberia Anti-Corruption Commission (LACC). Following his suspension by President Joseph Boakai on June 16, 2025, Kamara has contacted the…
The Joint Committee on Compliance and Concessions Review of the House of Representatives has issued a contempt citation against ArcelorMittal Liberia (AML), citing the company’s failure to appear at a scheduled legislative hearing on Tuesday, July 1, 2025, at 2:00 PM. The hearing, convened in collaboration with the Inter-Ministerial Concessions Committee (IMCC), was intended for…
