The Deputy Director General for Administration and Finance at the Bureau of State Enterprises (BSE), Joseph Boye Cooper, has dismissed allegations of financial mismanagement, nepotism, and abuse of government resources at the institution, describing the claims as nothing more than “for nothing noise.” Cooper’s response follows the circulation of a whistleblower complaint submitted to President…
The European Union-funded Light Up South East (LUSE) Programme continues to make significant progress toward expanding access to reliable and sustainable electricity in southeastern Liberia, with Greenville City expected to be connected to electricity by late June or early July 2026. The Greenville electrification initiative forms part of a broader 42 million Euros the Light…
In a dramatic turn at the Capitol Building on Wednesday, June 10, 2026, Bong County District #3 Representative Marvin Cole apologized to the Speaker and colleagues for sitting in the Speaker’s chair before Tuesday’s session, and for remarks that violate the House’s rules. Appearing before the Committee on Rules, Orders and Administration, the lawmaker, known…
Former Liberian President and football legend George Manneh Weah has called for a FIFA World Cup free from racism, urging the global football community to continue promoting unity, respect, and human dignity through the sport. Speaking at a FIFA event at its Arena in New York, Weah, who serves as chairman of FIFA’s Players Panel,…
ABK Incorporated has successfully delivered a 60-vehicle fleet to the National Transit Authority (NTA), marking the fulfillment of a major transportation partnership aimed at strengthening public transit services across Liberia. The final batch of 25 vehicles, comprising 20 fifteen-seater buses and five cargo trucks, was officially turned over to the NTA on Wednesday, June 10,…
Former Chief of Protocol to former Liberian President George Weah, Nora Finda Bondoo, reportedly entered Liberia through Roberts International Airport (RIA) on Tuesday without being detained, despite ongoing criminal proceedings and reports of an outstanding warrant linked to her case before Criminal Court “C.” Madam Bondoo arrival has sparked questions about the status of the…
In one of the most significant anti-drug operations in recent Liberian history, the Liberia Drug Enforcement Agency (LDEA) has reportedly seized narcotic substances valued at more than US$12 million, equivalent to approximately L$3.8 F1billion, at the Roberts International Airport (RIA). This historic interception at the Robert International Airport (RIA) delivers a major blow to international…
The Liberia Anti‑Corruption Commission (LACC) has acknowledged receiving a petition from the Alternative National Congress (ANC) seeking a full investigation into the Mano River Union (MRU) Center for Regional Peace and Development Project in Foya, Lofa County. In a recent letter to ANC Chairman Cllr. Lafayette O. Gould, the Commission confirmed it has launched a…
The Liberian Senate has confirmed Jonathan Weedor as Chairperson of the National Elections Commission (NEC) following the adoption of a favorable report from the Senate Committee on Autonomous Agencies. The confirmation came after a majority of senators voted in support of Weedor’s nomination, clearing the way for him to lead the country’s electoral body. However,…
President Joseph Nyuma Boakai has announced that traditional chiefs across Liberia will begin receiving government salaries through the national payroll effective July 1. The announcement was made as part of the government’s efforts to strengthen support for local leadership structures. The President acknowledged the important role chiefs play in maintaining peace, resolving community disputes, and…
