During the opening of the November A.D. 2025 Term of Court of Criminal Assizes “A”, “B”, “C”, and “D” for Montserrado County, judges called for the re-visitation of the statutory provision for “one jury trial at a time” to enhance judicial efficiency while maintaining the sanctity of trial by jury. Delivering the judges’ charge, Ousman…
Presidential Press Secretary Kula N. Fofana has dismissed mounting criticisms against President Joseph N. Boakai’s frequent foreign trips, asserting that the visits are part of a broader diplomatic mission to reposition Liberia globally, not for personal pleasure. Speaking during the Executive Mansion’s regular press briefing on Friday, November 7, 2025, Fofana characterized those questioning the…
The National Lottery Authority (NLA) of Liberia has stepped up its efforts to combat unregulated gaming operations in Grand Cape Mount County. Led by Director General Hon. Peter L. Solo, a special enforcement team conducted a series of successful raids on illegal gaming operators engaged in unauthorized mini slot machine activities across the county. According…
The Liberia Immigration Service (LIS) extends its profound appreciation and heartfelt commendation to SOMAPAIT for its exceptional partnership and unwavering support toward the institution’s modernization efforts. Through the vision and commitment of Mr. Nigel Manns, Vice President for Global Government Engagement at SOMAPA IT, the LIS has taken a significant leap forward in advancing its…
Liberia’s next generation is stepping into the frontline of justice and peacebuilding. The Office for the Establishment of the War and Economic Crimes Court for Liberia (OWECC-L), in partnership with UNICEF, has concluded a transformative three-day Grade School Ambassadorial and Internship Summit, an initiative designed to empower students to lead campaigns for transitional justice, human…
The Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Protection (MoGCSP), with support from partners, has commenced a two-day validation workshop on the National Action Plan (NAP) Review Report for the Prevention and Management of Gender-Based Violence (Phase III: 2018–2023). According to a release, the workshop runs from Monday, November 10, to Tuesday, November 11, 2025. The…
The Citizens Movement for Change (CMC) has expressed disappointment over the Ministry of Public Works’ recent rejection of its proposal for the construction of a 38-meter state of the art bridge in Bong County. In a statement issued by CMC Chairman, James M. V. Yougie said the project is intended to enhance rural connectivity, promote…
President Joseph Nyuma Boakai has submitted to the Legislature the draft national budget for 2026, amounting to US$1,211,085,227 (one billion two hundred eleven million eighty-five thousand and two hundred and twenty-seven United States dollars). The Budget was formally presented to House Speaker, Richard Nagbe Koon on Friday, November 7, 2025, by Finance and Development Planning…
The Government of Liberia has ramped up efforts to engage its citizens living abroad as part of a broader national agenda aimed at promoting inclusion, investment, and participation in governance. Recently, through the Office of Diaspora Affairs at the Ministry of State, the government hosted a one-day working session in Monrovia. The purpose of this…
A proposed third amendment to ArcelorMittal Liberia’s Mineral Development Agreement (MDA) is facing hurdles as the document remains under review by the President’s office. Critics see the third amendment as one that goes beyond the confines of a commercial agreement with a “supremacy clause” that makes AML prevails over any conflict with Liberian law. “The…
