The House of Representatives has initiated an investigation into the railroad operations in Montserrado District #1 based on public safety concerns. The investigation was prompted by a viral video that depicted a train approaching a rural area in Montserrado, where local vendors were seen using the tracks to transport charcoal and other goods to a…
Smartly dressed in her light green coat suit as she faced the Senate Committee on Youth and Sports for a confirmation hearing on Monday, February 9, 2026, Minister-designate Cornelia W. Kruah called on senators not to judge her by age but rather by her decision and results. “Honorable Senators, I plan to be a youthful…
The Ambassador of Liberia to the Republic of Cyprus, Teeko Tozay Yorlay, has presented his Letters of Credence to President Nikos Christodoulides, reaffirming Liberia’s commitment to strengthening bilateral relations between the two nations. During the ceremony on 9 February 2026, Ambassador Yorlay conveyed warm greetings and best wishes from President Joseph Nyuma Boakai, Sr., as…
The Liberia Immigration Service (LIS) has dismissed two of its officers, Isaiah M. Gray and George Cooper, following the conclusion of an internal investigation. The decision follows a comprehensive investigation and the voluntary verbal statements of the accused officers concerning serious allegations of fraud, forgery, and falsification of official documents, specifically involving Resident Permit Cards….
The Asset Recovery and Property Retrieval Taskforce (AREPT) wishes to clarify its position regarding recent public discussions surrounding the Clar Hope Foundation, a matter that is currently before the courts of the Republic of Liberia for determination, predicated upon an action filed by the Foundation. AREPT further clarifies that the matter is sub judice, meaning…
A strike action by the Liberia Association of Nurse Anesthetists (LANA) has affected hospitals in eight counties, leaving patients without access to critical medical care due to a salary increment dispute. Speaking to reporters at the Capitol Building during the weekend, Mehnpaine Dolo, the spokesperson of LANA, said they are committed to ensuring safe anesthesia…
The Forestry Development Authority (FDA) has sharply reacted to Front Page Africa Thursday, February 5, 2026 edition under the caption: “FDA Boss Rudolph Merab Accused of Opposing Gazettement of Proposed Foya National Park, Citing Threats to Jobs, Community Livelihoods”. An FDA release dated February 6, 2026, said the publication was fabricated to tarnish the reputation…
House of Representatives Speaker Richard Nagbe Koon, along with Deputy Speaker Thomas Fallah, and other lawmakers, led a high-powered delegation on a visit to the Camp Ramrod Barracks at the 72nd Junction, where residents have reportedly been affected by ongoing land reclamation activities carried out by the Armed Forces of Liberia (AFL). Also present during…
Once an overlooked corner of Liberia’s sporting landscape, women’s football has emerged as one of the country’s fastest-growing and most dynamic sectors, driven by decades of gradual reform, resilience, and evolving leadership within the Liberia Football Association (LFA).From modest beginnings in the late 1980s to a structured, competitive, and increasingly professional system today, the transformation…
The Government of Liberia has intensified its public sector reform agenda as the Civil Service Agency (CSA) rolls out its Credential and Physical Verification Exercise at the National Housing Authority (NHA). The exercise is geared towards identifying ghost names and improves transparency, accountability, and workforce productivity. The NHA is the 43rd government institution to undergo…
