A group under the banner Liberia Coalition of Human Right Defenders (LICHRD) is engaging the Government of Liberia on the legislation of a draft human right defender’s policy aimed at protecting activists across the country. LICHRD’s Chairperson, Neidoteh Torbor, said defending the rights of human beings in the country amidst growing threats and insecurities, require…
The Chief Executive Officer of Western Cluster Liberia (WCL) has announced a three-month training program for 25 young individuals from Bomi County. Mr. Joseph Coelho said the training is aimed at equipping beneficiaries with skills to operate heavy duty machines. The initiative, according to him, underscores Western Cluster’s commitment to youth development. Coelho emphasized that…
Resident Bishop Samuel Jerome Quire says the United Methodist Church (UMC) in Liberia is not a gay church. Speaking with reporters on Friday, June, 7 2024 in Monrovia, Bishop Quire said there have been lot of messages shared on the social and secular media about human sexuality and the United Methodist Church; describing some of…
Magistrate Ben Barco of the Monrovia City Court at the Temple of Justice has ordered the incarceration of Rev. Emmanuel Nimely, pastor of the Forkay Klon Family Fellowship Church. He was sent to jail at the Monrovia Central Prison on Friday, June 7, 2024 after his lawyers failed to secure a criminal appearance bond for…
Days after disclosing the poor condition of the Port of Buchanan in Grand Bassa County, Director Jonathan Lamport Kaipay has called on the Government and development partners to prioritize the need for a coastal defense project. Speaking with journalists over the weekend in Grand Bassa County, Buchanan Port Director Kaipay said the coastal defense project…
Liberian youth groups, with support from the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) and the Ministry of Youth and Sports, have organized themselves into a national coalition to drive Liberia’s youth peace and security agenda. The coalition’s formation follows a two-day workshop on youth, peace, and security in Monrovia. The workshop, conducted from 6-7 June, is…
An arrest warrant has been issued for the Vault Custodian at GT Bank Liberia for allegedly stealing over seventy eight thousand United States dollars (US$78,000) from the bank. Magistrate Ben Barco ordered the arrest of Fabrizo Siryon based on a complaint from the management of GT Bank. Magistrate Barco’s arrest order instructed court officers backed…
ArcelorMittal Liberia Wednesday marked World Environment Day with a series of events aimed at promoting environmental awareness and action in Yekepa, Nimba County. The celebration began with a tree planting exercise at four local schools, followed by a formal program held at the African Bible College Campus. This year’s global theme for World Environment Day is…
President Joseph Nyuma Boakai has named Mr. Christopher K. Peters as Officer-in-Charge (OIC) of the Liberia Drug Enforcement Agency (LDEA) with immediate effect. The President’s decision to name Peters followed the suspension of Abraham S. Kromah, Director General, Hassan Fadiga, Deputy Director General for Operations and Gbawou Kowou, Deputy Director General for Administration. He has…
Transport Minister, Sirleaf Tyler has informed the House of Representatives that the ministry is only charging motorcyclists US$25 for registration. Minister Tyler made the statement on Tuesday, June 4, 2024 when he appeared before that august body to provide detailed explanations on the current policies regulating transport activities in the country. Minister Tyler said the…
