The Presidential Multi-Sectoral Committee on Drug and Substance Abuse has intensified its engagement with service providers as part of a national effort to curb the spiraling drug and substance abuse crisis. The meeting held on Wednesday, August 20, 2025, brought together service providers, policymakers, and international partners to deepen collaboration, strengthen referral pathways, and explore…
Shonan Kamakura General Hospital, one of the leading and well-equipped hospitals in Kanagawa, Japan, has pledged its support through its management to support Liberia’s health sector, aimed at deepening health sector cooperation between Liberia and Japan. Speaking on Tuesday, August 19, 2025, during a short ceremony, the Executive Director of Shonan Kamakura General Hospital, Dr….
The Liberia Drug Enforcement Agency (LDEA) is urging the community dwellers and the general public to exercise caution when engaging in raids against suspected drug dealers and users. As the legally mandated institution responsible for combating drug-related crimes across Liberia, LDEA says it appreciates the growing support from citizens in the fight against illicit drugs….
The Government of Liberia has announced the completion of the country’s first-ever Digital Village project in Lofa County. The village is powered by renewable energy. During a press briefing at the Ministry of Information on Tuesday, August 19, 2025, Deputy Minister for Press and Public Affairs, Daniel Sando, stated that the facility will provide free…
Labour Minister, Cllr. Cooper W. Kruah, Sr., has reemphasized the Government of Liberia’s commitment to upholding the current two sets of laws governing workers nationwide until they are harmonized with the International Labour Organization (ILO) standard. Minister Kruah emphasized that the two sets of laws are those crafted by previous regimes, which govern both public…
During the celebration of the 22nd anniversary of the Accra Comprehensive Peace Accord, the Director General of the Civil Service Agency of Liberia, Dr. Josiah F. Joekai, called on Liberians to recommit to unity as a way of protecting the peace that the country enjoys. Organized by the Kofi Annan Institute for Conflict Transformation, in…
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) says it is prepared to host the National Dialogue on the Carbon Market. The dialogue runs from August 21–22, 2025, in Ganta, Nimba County. Speaking on Tuesday, August 19, 2025, EPA Executive Director Emmanuel K. Urey Yarkpawolo said the dialogue will bring together county superintendents, development superintendents, ministers, heads of…
The Ministry of Health (MOH) has received a fleet of motorbikes and vehicles from Plan International. The donation is aimed at boosting the country’s healthcare system resilience under the Global Fund’s COVID-19 Response Mechanism (C19RM). The official handover took place on Thursday, August 19, 2025 at the Ministry of Health in Congo Town outside Monrovia….
The Archdiocese of Monrovia has brought together stakeholders in the education sector, including the Catholic National Secretariat, the National Education Council, school administrators, teachers, and members of the Association of Catholic Teachers and Students (ACTS) at a special meeting marking the opening of the 2025/2026 school year. The gathering, held at the Polygym of Stella…
In the wake of a huge Liberian government delegation to Japan, the Liberia People’s Party (LPP) Political Leader, Tiawan S. Gongloe, says the decision by President Joseph Boakai to lead such a high number of his officials is a misstep for the country and an act of wasteful spending. “I support international engagements that are…
