The political leader of the Alternative National Congress (ANC), Alexander Cummings, has rejected claims of jury tampering in the Samuel D. Tweah Economic Sabotage case, calling on prosecutors to focus on evidence-based prosecution rather than interference after the jurors have been discharged. Speaking on Sky FM in Monrovia on Tuesday, June 2, 2026, Mr. Cummings…
The Acting Chairperson of the National Elections Commission of Liberia (NEC), Mr. Jonathan Weedor, has welcomed a delegation from UN Women Liberia during a courtesy visit aimed at reaffirming the organization’s commitment to supporting the Commission through the Liberia Electoral Support Project (LESP). The delegation comprised Mr. Yemi Falayajo, Deputy Representative of UN Women Liberia,…
A British investor embroiled in a US$2.5 million mining equipment dispute in Bomi County has escalated his allegations against Justice Minister, Cllr Oswald Tweh, claiming that Masonic affiliations compromised the handling of the case. Hans Armstrong, whose heavy-duty mining equipment was allegedly scrapped and sold illegally last year, said on Monday, June 1, that Justice…
The Speaker of the House of Representatives is facing challenges in transacting legislative business as he struggles to obtain a quorum during the 7th Day sitting of the third quarter of the 55th Legislature. On Tuesday, June 2, 2026, the House of Representatives could not conduct the Liberian people’s business due to an insufficient number…
A latest report has confirmed that the Government of Liberia has reaffirmed its commitment to maintaining peace and security along its border with Guinea, with both nations agreeing to resolve all outstanding boundary disputes through dialogue and diplomatic cooperation. Speaking Tuesday during the Ministry of Information’s regular press briefing, Minister of Information Jerolinmek Matthew Piah…
A baby boy, believed to be about 12 months old, was found abandoned in a bush in the Bellequelleh Clan, Gbarnga, at around 8:30 a.m. on Tuesday. According to local sources, a passerby heard the child crying while walking along the road. He alerted the community youth chairman, who then reported the incident to the…
Grand Kru County local authorities have confirmed that 47 applicants are undergoing job interviews and equipment testing at the Maryland Oil Palm Plantation, using the company’s equipment due to the lack of road equipment within the county. The testing is in anticipation of the June 29, 2026, deployment of the 285 yellow machines procured by…
A Latest report has confirmed that the United States is planning a major restructuring of its visa services in Africa, reducing the number of embassies and consulates authorized to process visa applications from nearly 50 to just 20 regional hubs. The move, approved by Marco Rubio, is part of the Trump administration’s effort to tighten…
The Ministry of Mines and Energy has launched an investigation into a reported 32-carat diamond allegedly linked to Kehweh Camp in the Weasua Mining District, Gbarma District, Gbarpolu County. According to reports, the diamond reportedly disappeared from Kehweh Camp, later resurfaced in Weasua Town, and was subsequently transported to Monrovia. Sources say individuals connected to…
The Liberia Drug Enforcement Agency (LDEA) has released its second-quarter report, revealing that Liberians have overtaken Nigerians in the illegal drug trade, with narcotics trafficking and local consumption continuing to pose serious security and public health challenges. Speaking to reporters in Monrovia on Tuesday, June 2, 2026, Officer in Charge Fitzgerald T. M. Biago stated…
