The Chairman of the ruling Unity Party (UP), J. Luther Tarpeh, has vowed to submit a list of non-performing ministers and other senior government officials to President Joseph Nyuma Boakai for possible dismissal. In a strong-worded statement, Chairman Tarpeh disclosed that some members in the UP administration are not performing to the expectations of the…
President Joseph Nyuma Boakai has ordered the immediate reopening of Phebe Hospital in Suacoco, Bong County, following a high-level meeting with key stakeholders aimed at resolving the recent disruption of healthcare services at one of Liberia’s principal referral hospitals. The President’s directive follows the temporary closure of the hospital, which resulted from disputes relating to…
The National Public Health Institute of Liberia (NPHIL) says Liberia remains free of Ebola but has identified significant weaknesses in the country’s border surveillance, emergency response, laboratory infrastructure and logistics that require urgent attention to ensure the nation is prepared should the deadly virus cross its borders. Presenting findings from a month-long nationwide Ebola preparedness…
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…
