The Minister of Labour has disclosed that the Liberia National Police, through its Women and Children Protection Section in Grand Gedeh County, has formally charged Esther Bawo, a 35-year-old Liberian lady and resident of Monrovia, with Interference with Child Custody and Human Trafficking. Speaking Monday, June 2, 2025, Labour Minister Cooper Kruah said the police…
In the wake of the ongoing fight against the Monkeypox virus outbreak in Liberia and in the sub-region, the National Incident Management System (IMS), has confirmed additional new cases of the infections, taking the number of active cases to 69 in Liberia. According to a release dated May 31, 2025, the testing results submitted by…
The Former Standard Bearer of the Grand True Whig Party, Eric Olson, is demanding a comprehensive and transparent investigation into the recent crash-landing incident involving an aircraft carrying President Joseph N. Boakai, Sr. It can be recalled that on last Thursday, May 29, 2025, the country went into shock after news broke out concerning a…
The Liberia Drug Enforcement Agency (LDEA) Lofa County has arrested a taxi driver after receiving credible intelligence about him transporting illegal substances. According to a press release dated May 30, 2025, the driver identified as Musa Kamara, operating a green Nissan taxi with license plate #11413, had arrived at the Voinjama-Monrovia parking with drugs concealed…
The Financial Intelligence Agency (FIA) of Liberia is in the process of investigating alleged acts of corruption at the Monrovia City Corporation (MCC) after receiving a tipoff from sources. In a letter addressed to MCC City Mayor John Charuk Safa dated May 28, 2025, the Financial Intelligence Agency (FIA) said it gathered intelligence on several…
The Liberia Electricity Regulatory Commission (LERC) has launched its digital portal for the certification and licensing of Electrical Professionals and Contractors Regulation. The launch of the digital portal aims to enhance the understanding of the Interview Panel and Service Providers. Speaking at the launch Friday, May 30, 2025, in Monrovia, LERC Chairman Claude J. Katta…
A common saying in legal administration is, “If you’ve done nothing wrong, you’ve got nothing to fear,” based on the principle of “innocent until proven guilty.” However, the situation appears different in the case of the Monrovia Consolidated School System (MCSS), where the Liberia Anti-Corruption Commission (LACC) took stringent measures to summon Madam Sonita Dangan,…
The National Identification Registry (NIR) Tuesday, May 27, 2025, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Liberia Telecommunications Authority (LTA) and the National Insurance Company of Liberia (NICOL) for the issuance of ID cards to 5,000 health beneficiaries. The Liberian government will, for the first time, provide a 100% health insurance benefit to 5,000…
Liberia’s President, Joseph N. Boakai, has reaffirmed the country’s commitment to the Economic Community of West African States’ (ECOWAS) mission, stating that Liberia’s dedication will continue to reinforce regional partnerships. The President, along with other African leaders, on Wednesday, May 28, 2025, participated in the 50th Anniversary of ECOWAS with a declaration of commitment to…
The Ministry of Health has officially discharged four Monkeypox patients following successful treatment and full recovery. According to a press release dated May 28, 2025, the patients completed all treatment and isolation protocols. The Ministry of Health commissioned facility-based case management for Mpox at the National Infectious Disease Center after urban areas in Montserrado saw…
