The Former Standard Bearer of the Grand True Whig Party, Eric Olson, is demanding a comprehensive and transparent investigation into the recent crash-landing incident involving an aircraft carrying President Joseph N. Boakai, Sr. It can be recalled that on last Thursday, May 29, 2025, the country went into shock after news broke out concerning a…
The Liberia Drug Enforcement Agency (LDEA) Lofa County has arrested a taxi driver after receiving credible intelligence about him transporting illegal substances. According to a press release dated May 30, 2025, the driver identified as Musa Kamara, operating a green Nissan taxi with license plate #11413, had arrived at the Voinjama-Monrovia parking with drugs concealed…
The Financial Intelligence Agency (FIA) of Liberia is in the process of investigating alleged acts of corruption at the Monrovia City Corporation (MCC) after receiving a tipoff from sources. In a letter addressed to MCC City Mayor John Charuk Safa dated May 28, 2025, the Financial Intelligence Agency (FIA) said it gathered intelligence on several…
A common saying in legal administration is, “If you’ve done nothing wrong, you’ve got nothing to fear,” based on the principle of “innocent until proven guilty.” However, the situation appears different in the case of the Monrovia Consolidated School System (MCSS), where the Liberia Anti-Corruption Commission (LACC) took stringent measures to summon Madam Sonita Dangan,…
The National Identification Registry (NIR) Tuesday, May 27, 2025, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Liberia Telecommunications Authority (LTA) and the National Insurance Company of Liberia (NICOL) for the issuance of ID cards to 5,000 health beneficiaries. The Liberian government will, for the first time, provide a 100% health insurance benefit to 5,000…
Liberia’s President, Joseph N. Boakai, has reaffirmed the country’s commitment to the Economic Community of West African States’ (ECOWAS) mission, stating that Liberia’s dedication will continue to reinforce regional partnerships. The President, along with other African leaders, on Wednesday, May 28, 2025, participated in the 50th Anniversary of ECOWAS with a declaration of commitment to…
The Ministry of Health has officially discharged four Monkeypox patients following successful treatment and full recovery. According to a press release dated May 28, 2025, the patients completed all treatment and isolation protocols. The Ministry of Health commissioned facility-based case management for Mpox at the National Infectious Disease Center after urban areas in Montserrado saw…
The Beatrice Wleh Scholarship Foundation has awarded scholarships to over sixty-five school-going children from ten institutions in West Point. The organization was officially launched on Saturday in West Point Township under the theme “Educating Girls through Unification,” aimed at removing educational barriers for children in the community. Cyrus Blay, the Foundation’s Country Director, stated that…
The Department of Gender and Social Inclusion, in collaboration with the Department of Health Services of the Ministry of National Defense, on Wednesday, May 28, 2025, celebrated World Menstrual Hygiene Day with students of Gray D. Allison High School. This year’s Menstrual Hygiene Day, observed under the theme ”Together for a Period Friendly World”, provided…
Vice President Jeremiah Kpan Koung has proposed exploring the possibility of creating additional legislative seats dedicated to women, as part of ongoing efforts to advance Liberia’s goal of achieving 30 percent female representation in the National Legislature. During his remarks at the induction ceremony of the Women’s Legislative Caucus (WLC) on Tuesday, May 17, 2025,…
