Political Leader of the Liberian National Union (LINU), Dr. Clarence K. Moniba, has called for independent scrutiny of Liberia’s ongoing drug investigations, urging President Joseph N. Boakai to address the nation and establish a three-person panel to review the Government’s handling of cases linked to the country’s widening narcotics crisis. Moniba’s call comes amid heightened…
What should have been a joyful homecoming became a journey of tears and unbearable grief as the remains of a beloved former administrator of The News Newspaper Mr. Prince S. Parker, affectionately known by colleagues as “Boss Man,” returned to Liberia via the Robert International Airport in Margibi County, yesterday following his death in the…
Liberia is on the verge of crossing the US$1 billion domestic revenue threshold, with Finance and Development Planning Minister Augustine Kpehe Ngafuan predicting that government revenue could hit the historic mark as early as September 2026. Ngafuan made the disclosure Thursday, August 19, 2026, while officially launching the Liberia Revenue Authority’s Corporate Strategic Plan 2025–2029,…
Deputy Minister for Economic Management at the Ministry of Finance and Development Planning (MFDP), Dehpue Y. Zuo, has challenged the United Nations Country Team and the Government of Liberia to deepen coordination and accountability to ensure development financing produces measurable results for ordinary Liberians. Speaking Thursday, August 20, 2026, during a UN Country Team partnership…
More than three years after the brutal killing of 28-year-old Charlotte “Charloe” Musu, a group calling itself the Concerned Citizens of Liberia has renewed pressure on the Government of Liberia to reopen the investigation and finally determine who was responsible for her death. In an open letter dated August 17, 2026, the group called on…
Liberia is moving toward a major expansion of its maritime infrastructure after the Cabinet endorsed a proposed expansion of the country’s ports, including capital dredging and major concession developments at the Freeport of Monrovia and the Port of Buchanan. The decision, reached during the Cabinet’s regular meeting on Thursday, August 13, 2026, places the National…
Liberia faces a growing national-security threat from international drug trafficking, with opposition political leader and lawyer Cllr. Tiawan Saye Gongloe warning that the country risks following the dangerous path of states where criminal networks eventually overpower state institutions. In a hard-hitting commentary titled “Liberia Must Not Become the Next Haiti-The Cocaine Crisis Is a National…
President Joseph N. Boakai has commended members of his administration, security forces, development partners, and other stakeholders for their contributions to Liberia’s development, urging them to remain focused on teamwork, discipline, and national service. Speaking Thursday, August 13, 2026, during 23rd Cabinet meeting held at the Executive Mansion, President Boakai expressed appreciation for the sacrifices…
The Liberia Electricity Corporation (LEC) has officially received a generation license for its 20-megawatt (MW) solar power plant, marking a major step in Liberia’s transition toward cleaner, more affordable, and more reliable electricity. The license was issued Thursday, August 13, 2026, by the Liberia Electricity Regulatory Commission (LERC) during a ceremony attended by government officials,…
The Government of Liberia is expanding the Presidential Scholarship Program to broaden access to education and create more opportunities for young Liberians across the country. The expansion was highlighted on Thursday, August 13, 2026, at the Scholarly Arena, held under the theme “Empowering Young Intellect, Driving National Development,” where officials described the scholarship initiative as a strategic…
