Sekou Jabateh, a victim of the Mira Gas explosion reportedly dying slowly from the impact of the deadly blast that claimed lives and left many injured, as a result of the company’s alleged negligence. Sekou, a promising young man with aspirations of attending university after high school, now faces an uncertain future following the…
The Ministry of Commerce & Industry has issued a stern warning over widespread violations of copyright laws within Liberia’s creative industry, citing increasing noncompliance among businesses and users of artistic content. According to a press release, the Ministry expressed concern that music, films, and other creative works are being used commercially without proper authorization, in…
A 32-year-old taxi driver, Francis Nana, has pleaded not guilty to charges of Murder and Malice, & Disregard for Life, in connection with the death of Patrolman Mark D. Bracewell of the Liberia National Police (LNP). The plea was entered on Monday, March 23, 2026, at Criminal Court “A” following the reading of the indictment….
The Ministry of Youth and Sports has cancelled all training material costs and uniform fees for students enrolled at one of Liberia’s premier technical schools, the Monrovia Vocational Training Center (MVTC). Speaking Tuesday, March 24, 2026, at the Ministry of Information briefing, Deputy Minister for Press & Public Affairs Daniel O. Sando said this decision…
The Liberia Water and Sewer Corporation (LWSC) has participated in activities commemorating 2026 World Water Day, organized by the National Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene Commission (NWASHC). According to a press release dated March 24, 2026, the activities lined up for this year’s celebration included a street parade, which raised awareness on the significance of water…
The Ministry of Mines and Energy has officially opened a Kimberley Process Review Visit at the Bella Kasa Hotel in Monrovia, marking the first such assessment in Liberia since 2013. The Minister of Mines and Energy, R. Matenokay Tingban, received the high-level delegation in audience at his Office, and welcomed their review work in Liberia,…
Nimba County District #9 Representative Musa Bility has raised concerns about the Liberia Petroleum Refinery Company (LPRC) Bill currently before a House committee for review, terming it a ‘wicked’ proposal. Speaking to reporters at the closure of the 1st quarter of the 3rd session of the 55th Legislature, Representative Bility said the bill seeking to…
Bea Mountain Mining Corporation (BMMC) has taken note of the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) recent statement dated March 20, 2026, regarding the fish mortality incident reported at Marvoe Creek in Grand Cape Mount County. In a release sent to this publication over the weekend, BMMC reaffirmed its unwavering commitment to environmental protection, regulatory compliance, and…
Liberia has achieved yet another international milestone by its readmission into Africa’s leading tripartite trade union, the African Regional Labour Administration Center (ARLAC), after its membership was suspended. This followed recent interventions by Liberia’s Head of Delegation, Assistant Minister for Labour Standards Emmanuel Zorh, at the 28th Convention of the Committee of Senior officials of…
Liberia’s Minister of Foreign Affairs emphasized the importance of women’s participation in decision-making processes and the need for greater representation in national governance. Speaking at the Liberty Party’s International Women’s Day program in Monrovia, Minister Sara Beysolow Nyanti said men should give women a chance to develop Liberia, having been placed in the background for…
