The Plenary of the House of Representatives has summoned the Liberia National Fire Service (LNFS), the Liberia National Police (LNP), and the Liberia Electricity Corporation (LEC) to provide a comprehensive update on the tragic fire incident that claimed the lives of the Garnett family in the Duport Road area. The decision was triggered by communication…
On Thursday, December 4, 2025, Liberian President Joseph N. Boakai made a compelling call for deeper regional cooperation, responsible investment, and innovation-driven growth. He made the call while addressing the inaugural Imo State Economic Summit in Owerri, Nigeria. Speaking before a distinguished audience of Nigerian leaders, development partners, investors, and traditional authorities, President Boakai praised…
The National Oil Company of Liberia (NOCAL) informs the public that it is aware of the reported hydrocarbon seep in Nevren Tan, Beon Town, in Grand Bassa County, situated within the Roberts–Bassa Basin, approximately 7.6 miles inland from the coastline. In response, NOCAL conducted two technical field missions to conduct seep reconnaissance, surface geology assessments,…
The Paynesville City Corporation (PCC) has explained an incident that occurred on Wednesday, December 3, 2025, in the red light commercial hub involving a city officer and a pregnant street vendor. According to initial reports, Officer Solomon Boakai was enforcing the city’s ordinances regarding vending restrictions in the designated commercial area. During this operation, PCC…
The Ministry of Justice has informed the public that an autopsy was requested in the alleged suicide of the former Manager of Boulevard Place Hotel, Mr. Anwar Futloo, in Monrovia. As a result of the request by the Ministry of Justice, an autopsy was conducted on January 7, 2025, by the state pathologist, Dr. Benedict…
A joint team comprising the Grand Bassa County Administration, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), and the Liberia Broadcasting System (LBS) has launched a fact-finding mission in District One following reports of a possible oil discovery in Doewein Town, about 15 minutes from the Owengrove Checkpoint. The delegation, led by Grand Bassa Administrative Officer James W….
The Liberian Senate has initiated an investigation into the proposed reduction of Paramount, Clan, and General Town Chiefs in Sinoe County, following a request from Senator Crayton O. Duncan. Senator Duncan is questioning the justification behind the proposed cuts of 72%, 71%, and 59% to the number of Paramount, Clan, and General Town Chiefs, respectively….
The Cabinet, chaired by President Joseph N. Boakai, convened on Tuesday, December 2, 2025, in Bomi County, where it approved a series of key national priorities. Chief among them is an accelerated job strategy, a strengthened national response to drug abuse, and the country’s first-ever national budget to surpass the one-billion-dollar mark. During the meeting,…
More than 150 professionals from both government and the private sector have been certified to detect, prevent, and combat financial and procurement fraud following an intensive three-day fraud examination symposium in Paynesville. The training, hosted by the Liberia Chapter of the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE), Chapter #198, brought together certified fraud examiners, auditors,…
A day after state prosecutors in the Capitol arson case involving former Speaker J. Fonati Koffa and other lawmakers filed a motion to remove one of the jurors from the panel due to her political affiliation connections, the court has finally removed Juror Antoinette Mulbah. Prosecutors had filed a six-count petition to Criminal Court ‘A”…
