Liberia’s First Lady, Kartumu Yarta Boakai, has delivered a passionate and visionary address at the 7th Edition of the Merck Foundation First Ladies Initiative (MFFLI) Summit held in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. The event brought together First Ladies, health ministers, development partners, and Merck Foundation’s alumni from across Africa and Asia, to mark another milestone…
A Liberian has made history once again among the diverse nationalities residing in the United States by being elected to the position of Councilman at the state level in New Jersey. Honorable James D. Barclay has held numerous leadership roles both in Liberia and abroad. Recently, in a competitive council election in New Jersey, Honorable…
One of the prime suspects in the alleged arson attack on the Capitol Building, John Nyanti, has been arrested and taken to the Monrovia Central Prison (South Beach) for his suspected involvement in the crime. Nyanti’s arrest was made based on an Interpol arrest warrant. According to the police charge sheet, he was part of…
In response to wide-ranging concerns raised by the Government of the United States, which, if left unaddressed, could lead to the imposition of a travel ban, President Joseph Nyuma Boakai, Sr., has established a high-level Presidential Task Force to lead a coordinated and cross-sectoral response. Recognizing that the matters identified span multiple government ministries and…
Grand Gedeh County District #1 Representative Jeremiah Sokan has submitted a bill to the House of Representatives titled An Act to Amend Section 2.2 of the Local Government Act of 2018. Representative Sokan said the repeal and amendment of certain provisions of the Local Government Act of 2018 will grant the County Legislative Caucus oversight…
Liberia’s Second Lady, Madam Snyleseh Stephenie Dahn Koung, is currently in Casablanca, Morocco, to participate in the ongoing 2025 Women’s Summit. The landmark event aims to unite women leaders and change-makers from the Kingdom of Morocco, across the African continent, and spanning regions including Canada and the United States. It began on June 18, 2025,…
Fifteen employees of the Ministry of Commerce & Industry (MoCI) have completed a two-week seminar in Industrial Clustering and Investment Promotion in the People’s Republic of China. According to a press release dated June 17, 2025, the seminar was held in Haikou City, Hainan Province, China, under the auspices of the International Cooperation and Exchange…
The Liberia National Police, through its Spokesperson, Cecelia G. Clarke, informed journalists during a press briefing on June 18, 2025, that the abandoned baby discovered at the Brewerville Cemetery was turned over to the Ministry of Gender, Children, and Social Protection. Madam Clarke said the abandoned baby was discovered at 10:21 pm at the Brewerville…
Seventeen students from the Nigerian National Institute for Security Studies recently concluded a visit to the Liberia Immigration Service (LIS) to gain insights on the role of non-state actors in security management, focusing on the associated issues, prospects, and challenges for development. On June 17, 2025, the students visited the headquarters of the Liberia Immigration…
The Government of Liberia has formally established the National Tourism Authority of Liberia (NTAoL) through new legislation, emphasizing the importance of tourism as a key driver of economic growth and national branding. The Authority has a 90-day timeline to become fully operational, including setting up its headquarters, designing a budget, and recruiting staff. This development…
