The General Auditing Commission (GAC) has released its audit report on Nimba County, covering July 1, 2018, to December 31, 2023. The report reveals that over US$12 million and L$55 million are either unaccounted for or linked to major financial irregularities. Some of the key findings show that over US$2.5 million and L$34.8 million were…
President Joseph Nyuma Boakai is expected to dedicate Liberia’s first-ever utility-scale solar power plant in the coming days, marking a historic milestone in the country’s energy sector. The project represents a major step toward diversifying Liberia’s electricity supply and reducing dependence on hydropower, especially during the dry season when water levels at the Mount Coffee…
The Liberia Agriculture Commodity Regulatory Authority (LACRA), in its capacity as Chairman of the National Agriculture Traceability Steering Committee, has announced the convening of a major national stakeholders’ session scheduled for Thursday, 4 June 2026, at a local hotel in Congo Town. The session will bring together senior representatives of the Government of Liberia, the…
The internal leadership battle tearing through the Liberian People’s Party (LPP) intensified on June 2, 2026, at the National Elections Commission (NEC) following cross-examination by both the complaint and defense team. Tamba Samukai, the leader of a rival faction seeking control of the party, while taking the witness stand, defended himself and other party executives’…
Liberia’s growing debate over family values, public health reforms, and social inclusion took a dramatic turn on Wednesday, June 3, 2026, after the Inter-Religious Council of Liberia (IRCL) publicly distanced itself from the planned “Strengthening Families” Conference while strongly backing the speedy passage of the Draft Public Health Bill. Rev. Dr. Christopher Wleh Toe, Secretary…
The Acting Chairperson of the National Elections Commission of Liberia (NEC), Mr. Jonathan Weedor, has welcomed a delegation from UN Women Liberia during a courtesy visit aimed at reaffirming the organization’s commitment to supporting the Commission through the Liberia Electoral Support Project (LESP). The delegation comprised Mr. Yemi Falayajo, Deputy Representative of UN Women Liberia,…
A latest report has confirmed that the Government of Liberia has reaffirmed its commitment to maintaining peace and security along its border with Guinea, with both nations agreeing to resolve all outstanding boundary disputes through dialogue and diplomatic cooperation. Speaking Tuesday during the Ministry of Information’s regular press briefing, Minister of Information Jerolinmek Matthew Piah…
A baby boy, believed to be about 12 months old, was found abandoned in a bush in the Bellequelleh Clan, Gbarnga, at around 8:30 a.m. on Tuesday. According to local sources, a passerby heard the child crying while walking along the road. He alerted the community youth chairman, who then reported the incident to the…
Grand Kru County local authorities have confirmed that 47 applicants are undergoing job interviews and equipment testing at the Maryland Oil Palm Plantation, using the company’s equipment due to the lack of road equipment within the county. The testing is in anticipation of the June 29, 2026, deployment of the 285 yellow machines procured by…
A Latest report has confirmed that the United States is planning a major restructuring of its visa services in Africa, reducing the number of embassies and consulates authorized to process visa applications from nearly 50 to just 20 regional hubs. The move, approved by Marco Rubio, is part of the Trump administration’s effort to tighten…
