The alleged murder trial of defendant Francis Nana resumed Wednesday at Criminal Court “A,” but his cross-examination raised concerns after jurors and prosecutors confronted him with multiple inconsistencies in his narrative surrounding the death of Police Officer Mark D. Bracewell. Nana maintained that the September 28, 2025 incident was “an accident,” but his answers shifted…
The Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Protection has strongly condemned the violent assault and public humiliation of a woman who was allegedly attacked by a group of men over her choice of clothing. According to the Ministry, the woman was forcefully pulled from a motorcycle, stripped naked, and subjected to degrading treatment in public…
The Center for Legal Aid Support Services (CLASS) on Friday, May 8, 2026, hosted a prestigious one-day honoring program at the Royal Grand Hotel in Monrovia recognizing outstanding Liberians, non-Liberians, and institutions whose contributions have significantly strengthened legal aid and access to justice across the country. The ceremony, held under the theme, “Promoting Access to…
House Speaker Richard Nagbe Koon has emphasized the importance of unity, accountability, and productivity in his opening address to the 55th Legislature’s second quarter. Speaker Koon called on members of the House to remain focused, united, and committed to advancing national development as the Legislature opened the Second Quarter of the Third Session of the…
The Students Unification Party (SUP) has accused the Minister of Youth and Sports of scholarship deception, claiming that the Minister falsely offered scholarships to University of Liberia (UL) students despite the fact that tuition is already free. According to the campus-based student political party, the Minister claimed to offer scholarships to UL students, but the…
A customs brokers group in Liberia has been recognized for its contributions to reforms in the country’s customs and trade sector. The group has played a key role in advancing reforms that have led to improved trade facilitation, increased revenue, and enhanced economic growth. Speaking at the honoring program in Monrovia during the weekend, the…
Liberia’s Minister of Finance and Development Planning, Augustine Kpehe Ngafuan, has announced a major increase in government spending on health, revealing that the sector’s allocation has climbed to US$110 million in the 2026 national budget, a 21 percent increase aimed at strengthening healthcare delivery and expanding access nationwide. Speaking at the Regional Launch of the…
The National Investment Commission (NIC) of Liberia and the Beijing West Asia and North Africa Investment Co., Ltd. (BWANA) have signed a transformative Memorandum of Agreement (MoA) to catalyze large-scale economic development in Liberia. Signed on May 5, 2026, the framework outlines a strategic partnership where BWANA intends to invest between $500 million and US$3…
With the wave of political tension between the governing Unity Party (UP) and the former ruling Congress or Democratic Change (CDC), many Liberians have expressed concerns over the claims and counter-claims between Liberian politicians and have voiced their frustration over the emerging crisis between former President George M. Weah and current President Joseph Nyuman Boakai….
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has imposed fines totaling over US$300,000 on several mining companies, including ArcelorMittal-Liberia, Bea Mountain Mining Corporation, China Union, and Nugget Era Mining Company, for serious environmental violations. Under the leadership of Executive Director Emmanuel K. Urey Yarkpawolo, the EPA released a comprehensive 20-page investigative report detailing widespread and ongoing environmental…
