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…
Transportation across Liberia was partially paralyzed on Monday, August 18, 2025, as commercial drivers staged a nationwide go-slow action in protest against ‘harassment’ from police officers and the sharp increase in prices of gasoline and fuel. In Montserrado, Nimba, Grand Gedeh, and Bong counties, commuters were left stranded at bus stops and junctions as taxis…
A man named Melvin D. Swen has been arrested for impersonating an officer of the Liberia National Police (LNP). According to DCP Cecelia G. Clark, the spokesperson for the LNP, Swen was at his usual location at Vamoma Junction when he was struck by a vehicle and rushed to JFK Hospital for medical treatment while…
The University of Liberia (UL) has disclosed that it hosted the first-ever entrance exams for prospective students with Visual Impairments in July 2025. Speaking Monday, August 18, 2025, at the main campus of the university, Dr. Layli Maparyan, President of the University of Liberia, said the entrance was spearheaded by the Resource Center for Disability…
In an effort to strengthen road maintenance and community monitoring in Liberia, the National Road Fund (NRF) has officially turned over a fleet of 28 motorbikes, a pickup truck, along with computer and printing equipment to the Ministry of Internal Affairs. The donation is intended to support the rollout of the Community-Based Organization (CBO) Road…
The Liberia Petroleum Refining Company (LPRC) is pleased to announce the reintroduction of a biometric sign-in and sign-out system for all employees and contractors. This initiative represents a major step forward in the company’s ongoing efforts to digitize and modernize its operations. After nearly a decade, LPRC has returned to the biometric system, which is…
Senator Edwin Melvin Snowne of Bomi County has offered a one-week vacation job to over a hundred students throughout the county. On the morning of August 18, 2025, several students from Gbah and surrounding plantation areas gathered in large numbers to participate in a clean-up exercise as part of this vacation job initiative initiated by…
greater healthcare investment, describing it as a crucial driver for sustainable growth. Speaking over the weekend in Gbartala, Yelequelleh District, and Karfiah told healthcare workers, volunteers, and community leaders that strong health systems are essential for building resilient communities and improving economic productivity. He stated that investments in healthcare infrastructure, training, and innovation directly affect…
President Joseph Nyuma Boakai, Sr., has challenged newly commissioned officials of government to serve with integrity, accountability, and results, warning that public service is a trust and not an entitlement. Speaking Friday, August 15, 2025 in the Parlors of the Executive Mansion at a ceremony commissioning the Chief Justice, Associate Justice, Ambassadors, and and Commissioners…
