The Liberia Drug Enforcement Agency (LDEA) has dismissed two of its officers after an internal investigation found them culpable of professional misconduct, including the excessive use of force against a suspect. The decision was announced at a press conference in Monrovia, where LDEA authorities described the action as part of the agency’s ongoing reform and…
In an effort to enhance the capacity of the Armed Forces of Liberia (AFL) Band Unit, its High Command procured a modern musical set on January 5, 2026. After approximately two decades of use, the current instruments are obsolete, and in some instances, affect the productivity of the unit. Speaking to the Public Affairs…
As part of its corporate social responsibility efforts, Lutech Engineering (Liberia) Limited has donated assorted office materials to the headquarters of the Liberia Immigration Service (LIS). The donated items include computers, office chairs, office tables, and other essential office supplies aimed at improving the working environment and operational efficiency of the institution. According to a…
Liberians have expressed mixed views on President Joseph Boakai’s two years of leadership under the guidance of the ARREST Agenda for Inclusive Development, narrating their experiences of the government’s performance as the president prepares to deliver his third annual address. Political advocate Achie Ponpon told reporters in Monrovia on Wednesday, January 7, 2026, that…
The National Customs Brokers Association of Liberia (NCBAL) has threatened unspecified action at the Freeport of Monrovia, headquarters of the National Port Authority (NPA), due to exorbitant charges imposed by the Global Tracking and Maritime Solutions (GTMS). In a statement issued on Wednesday January 7, 2026, the Association’s President James Hinneh disclosed that the members…
Liberia’s long-delayed Gbarnga–Salayea leg of the Gbarnga–Mendikorma Highway has entered a renewed phase of construction, as the Minister of Finance and Development Planning (MFDP), Augustine Kpehe Ngafuan, conducted a high-level inspection tour this week, signaling the government’s determination to complete one of the country’s most strategic road corridors. The inspection covered key construction sites along…
The Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Protection has successfully concluded the Western Region phase of the final assessment of the implementation of Liberia’s Second National Action Plan (NAP) on Women, Peace and Security (WPS), marking a key milestone in preparations for the development of the Third Generation National Action Plan (2026–2031). According to a…
The Liberia Drug Enforcement Agency (LDEA) has taken note of recent media reports alleging that the Director of the Agency and the Officer-in-Charge (OIC) assaulted a special aide to the OIC during an official assignment. According to a press release dated January 6, 2025, the LDEA categorically and unequivocally denies these allegations, describing them as…
President Joseph N. Boakai has appointed J. Cyrus Saygbe, Sr., as Director General of the National Fisheries and Aquaculture Authority (NaFAA), elevating him from his role as Acting Director General after months of steering the agency through key reforms. According to an Executive Mansion release dated January 4, 2025, Saygbe has served in an acting…
The Press Union of Liberia (PUL) remains unwavering in its commitment to the rule of law and the protection of media rights, and urges all stakeholders to uphold an environment free of harassment and intimidation for journalists nationwide.Speaking at the opening of the second regional Media-Security Conference in Buchanan, PUL President Julius Kanubah emphasized that…
