President Joseph N. Boakai recently dedicated a US$250,000 Mini-Water Supply System in Gbarpolu County, a project executed by the Liberia Water and Sewer Corporation (LWSC). During the ceremony held on Wednesday, February 26, 2025, President Boakai urged the residents of the county to take care of the project and use it wisely. He mentioned that…
A group known as “InfoQuest” has launched its Gender-Sensitive Legislative Monitoring Project, aimed at enhancing legislative accountability and responsiveness through increased monitoring and advocacy. On Thursday, February 27, 2025, in Monrovia, the Acting Executive Director of InfoQuest, Ezekiel Allen, announced that the project, which commenced in January 2025, focuses on tracking gender-sensitive legislative activities, monitoring…
Days after a motion was filed to dismiss an indictment drawn against former Finance Minister Samuel D. Tweah and four others facing trial for economic related crimes, Judge Roosevelt Z. Willie at Criminal Court “C” has reserved ruling into the motion for tomorrow, Friday, February 28, 2025. The Motion to Dismiss was argued pro and…
The Liberian Senate says it will look into claims of funding a deal that involves an energy company, K-Power, through the 2024 Fiscal budget. This is considered a bold move by the Senate in search of the right answers and information. The Senate reached the decision during its sitting on Tuesday, February 25, 2025, during…
The Liberia National Police (LNP) is urging motorcyclists to assemble peacefully during the time of their pending planned protest. Inspector General of Police Col. Gregory O. W. Coleman in a release on Wednesday, February 26, 2025, urged a peaceful assembly and adherence to legal procedures when carrying out the protest. According to him, the LNP…
Integrity Watch Liberia on Wednesday, February 26, 2025 conducted a one day policy dialogue for ministries, agencies, ArcelorMittal Liberia, civil society organization (CSOs) and NGOs. The Irish Government project is titled: “Strengthening Inclusive Governance and Accountability in Liberia Natural Resources”. Giving an overview of the policy dialogue, Integrity Watch Executive Director Harold M. Aidoo said…
By T.Q. Lula Jaurey After the Justice in Chambers Yamie Quiqui Gbeisay declined to grant a Writ of Certiorari filed by the alleged arson attackers of the Capitol Building, the Magistrate of the Monrovia City Court L. Ben Barco on Tuesday, February 25, 2025, ruled against defendants in the preliminary hearing and transferred the case…
A pro-democracy organization, the Faith and Justice Network is calling on the Liberian government through the Liberia Anti-Corruption Commission, the Asset Recovery Team and the Ministry of Justice to make individuals found guilty of corruption not only face the full extent of the law, but also have their ill-gotten gains confiscated and returned to the public coffers….
Nimba County District #5 Representative Samuel G. Kogar on Tuesday, February 25, 2025, submitted two bills seeking the establishment of an Act to Create a Monthly and Probate Court and an Act to Create a Labor Court in Nimba County. Representative Kogar, in a communication to Plenary said, the establishment of the probate court is…
The Bureau of State-owned Enterprises (BSOE) has begun a strict enforcement of President Joseph Nyumah Boakai’s mandate requiring state-owned enterprise officials to declare their assets with the Liberia Anti-Corruption Commission (LACC). The directive, aimed at increasing transparency and accountability in public institutions, has led to the suspension of 127 SOE officials who failed to comply….
