Senate Pro-Tempore, Nyonblee Karnga-Lawrence, has promised to intervene in the new policy at the John F. Kennedy Medical Center, which requires pregnant patients to make deposits before undergoing a caesarean section (C-section). The JFK Medical Center indicated in a memo that effective August 1, 2025, there will be a new price structure requesting patients for…
President Joseph Nyuma Boakai has issued Executive Order #151 to Restrict Export of Unprocessed Rubber and Promote Domestic Industrialization. The Order aims at revitalizing Liberia’s rubber sector and foster inclusive economic growth, instituting sweeping measures for value addition. According to an Executive Mansion release dated August 1, 2025, the Executive Order, effective immediately, seeks to…
On Saturday, August 2, 2025, Patrick Honnah, the head of the Liberia Telecommunications Authority, was caught on camera engaging in a behavior reminiscent of the “Billionaires’ Club,” a well-known Nigerian film in which wealthy men flaunt their ill-gotten gains by throwing money around. Honnah, who had previously been a staunch critic of the former ruling…
Sinoe County Senator and Chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee, Augustine S. Chea, has termed the recent stay order placed on the Liberia Traffic Management Incorporated (LTMI) as ‘illegal and un-legislative.’ Sinoe County Senator Chea in a Facebook post said the Senate and the House of Representatives or a Committee thereof has neither the constitutional…
Nimba County Senator Samuel G. Kogar has strongly rejected claims made by the Executive Director of the Office of the Ombudsman, Cllr. Findley Karnga, listing him among twelve Senators who allegedly failed to declare their assets with the Liberia Anti-Corruption Commission (LACC). Senator Kogar clarified that he officially declared his assets with the LACC on…
As part of police commitment to transparency and professional policing, the Liberia National Police (LNP) has formally charged Madam Zainab Bah following a viral video of confrontation with police officers in relations to Power Theft. Speaking on Friday, August 1, 2025 at the LNP headquarters in Monrovia, Madam Cecelia G. Clarke said they have charged…
Despite a ban on trial by ordeal, commonly known as sassywood, traditional authorities in River Cess County have recently conducted the ritual in the Wreuzohn Community, Upper Cestos City. In a highly controversial event, several individuals, including children, were paraded through the streets following days of ordeal-based trials led by a traditional ruler identified as…
United Nations (UN) Resident Coordinator, Christine N. Umutoni has expressed optimism in Liberia’s future; saying the country is not defined by its obstacles but rather resilience, progress and determination of its people. In her blog posted on the United Nations in Liberia website, Umutoni acknowledged that Liberia faces challenges with diversifying the economy, eradicating poverty,…
As part of the July 26 Independence Day celebration, World of Life International, Inc. (WLI), a faith-based organization, extended warm and generous support to 35 elderly Liberians through its Ageing Project Awareness initiative. The distribution event took place at WLI’s headquarters in the Bassa Town Community, Pipeline, Paynesville City, on July 24. Donated items include…
Since the concession agreement between the Liberian government and Liberia Traffic Management Incorporated (LTMI) came into force, commercial drivers and other road users have been expressing their frustration about the deal, blaming the Liberia National Police for outsourcing its function, even though the police have no role to play in ratifying agreements. Individuals from the…
