Chinese Ambassador to Liberia Yin Chengwu has called on Liberian journalists to play a greater role in fostering mutual understanding between China and Liberia through what he described as objective, professional, and balanced reporting on China’s development and bilateral relations. He made the statement during the 7th Induction Ceremony of the Reporters Association of Liberia…
The Monrovia City Corporation (MCC) has intensified ongoing cleanup and transformation efforts at the historic Palm Grove Cemetery as part of preparations for Liberia’s 179th Independence Day celebrations. On Friday, Monrovia City Mayor John-Charuk Siafa toured the cemetery to assess the progress of the ongoing works and reaffirm the City’s commitment to transforming one of…
The Joint Inspection Team of the Ministries of Public Works and Agriculture has embarked on the inspection of several ongoing road projects in Lofa County and other counties. As the Team continues its field operations, a spotlight was placed on key corridors including, Kolahun to Ndandu (9.0 km), Ndandu to Mawuyansu (8.0 km), Mawuyansu to…
Criminal Court “A” at the Temple of Justice has imposed one of the harshest penalties under Liberia’s Amended Trafficking in Persons Act of 2021, sentencing seven members of a human trafficking syndicate to 50 years’ imprisonment each for orchestrating a fraudulent Canada employment scheme that exploited dozens of vulnerable Liberians. Resident Judge Roosevelt Z. Willie…
Following a successful working visit to Türkiye, President Joseph N. Boakai has returned to the country with huge promises unveiling Türkiye’s investment, strengthening diplomatic relations through the establishment of a consulate and an embassy and scholarship drive for Liberia. The Liberian leader on Saturday July 11, 2026, told journalists at the Robert International Airport in…
The preliminary hearing in the alleged attempted exportation of 237.6 kilograms of cocaine valued at more than US$19.2 million is expected to reach a critical stage on Monday, July 13, 2026, when final arguments will be presented before Monrovia City Court Magistrate L. Ben Barco. Following submissions from both the prosecution and defense, the magistrate…
Ahead of Liberia’s 179th Independence Day celebration which is to be hosted in the port city of Buchanan, Grand Bassa County, the county’s Joint Security has kicked off a major city‑wide sanitation drive as Buchanan prepares to host Liberia’s 179th Independence Day celebrations. Personnel cleared streets and public areas, while urging residents and business operators…
President Joseph Nyuma Boakai, Sr., on Friday met with members of the Liberian Students Association in Türkiye as part of his working visit to the Republic of Türkiye to discuss issues affecting Liberian students and citizens residing in the country. The delegation was led by the President of the Liberian Students Association in Türkiye, Mr….
The Reporters Association of Liberia (RAL) over the weekend, inducted a new corps of officers, with President Webster Clayeh pledging to lead a renewed era for the profession centered on Inclusion, Welfare, and Reform. Delivering his inaugural address, President Clayeh said the occasion marked more than a change of leadership. “It marked the start of…
Olalekan “Gabby” Balogun, Chairman of Bloom Bank Liberia celebrated his 60th birthday by putting smiles on the faces of children at the Zion Praise Orphanage Home, marking a life of impact and service ahead of Liberia’s July 26 Independence Day. Bloom Bank Liberia brought food items, toiletries, and educational materials to children at the Zion…
