In a continued show of compassion and humanitarian commitment, Bishop Nimley J. Donyen of the Independent Catholic Church of Liberia has donated 1,200 bags of 25kg rice to vulnerable families and elderly citizens across Montserrado and Bong Counties. This latest act of generosity comes less than two months after the Bishop made a similar large-scale…
On Tuesday, September 2, 2025, Edward K. Mulbah, the Deputy Internal Affairs Minister for Research and Development Planning, issued letters of appointment to local chiefs in Harper City, Maryland County, in accordance with the Local Government Act of 2018, Section 2.15. During the ceremony, Deputy Minister Mulbah urged the newly appointed chiefs to work diligently,…
Integrity Watch Liberia, in collaboration with Tax Justice Network Africa, along with the African Union and the African Tax Administration Forum (ATAF) has begun a three-day illicit financial flows workshop in Monrovia. The objective of the training is for policymakers and technical experts to assess Liberia’s progress and challenges in combating illicit financial flows (IFFs)….
On Monday, September 1, 2025, volunteer teachers marched to President Joseph Nyumah Boikal’s home in Paynesville to seek his intervention for their inclusion on the government payroll. Patrick Walker, the spokesperson for the National Volunteer Teachers Association, stated in a telephone interview on the OK FM Morning Rush that over 6,000 volunteer teachers underwent a…
“The proliferation and abuse of illicit drugs stand today as one of the gravest national threats confronting Liberia. It endangers our youth, undermines our communities, and poses a direct risk to national security. Confronting this crisis requires the full support of every Liberian. Together, we must build a society free from the devastating scourge of…
The Acting Chairperson of the Governance Commission (GC), Dr. Prof. Alaric K. Tokpa has urged the Government of Liberia to ensure that those who don’t have legal possession to carry firearms are disarmed for the full maintenance of the peace and stability of the country. Speaking in an interview recently, Dr. Tokpa said that the…
During day one of a two-day Cabinet Focal Persons (CFP) Capacity Building Workshop on Cabinet Documentation & Decision Support, the Director General of the Cabinet, Nathaniel Kwabo, emphasized the critical role CFPs play in ensuring effective operations across all line ministries and agencies. The workshop was held under the theme, “Strengthening Policy Implementation.” Cabinet Focal…
In an emotional tribute to the late Minister of State for Presidential Affairs, Sylvester M. Grigsby, President Joseph N. Boakai described his longtime friend and former schoolmate as a “trusted friend and loyal servant” during a solemn funeral service in the United States of America. The Liberian leader, who tribute was delivered by his son,…
The United Nations (UN) in Liberia through UNFPA Liberia in partnership with the Government of Liberia have launch a US$15.4 million National Action Plan for Youth, Peace and Security (NAP-YPS). The NAP-YPS is the outcome of years of advocacy by young people around the world, including Liberia, which led to the adoption of the UN…
The Vanguard Student Unification Party (SUP) has called for the immediate resignation or dismissal of University of Liberia President Dr. Layli Maparyan, citing corruption, neglect, and deception. In a statement issued over the weekend, SUP Chairman Sylvester Wheeler accused Dr. Maparyan of failing to address the issues raised by the students, adding that academic scheduling…
