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…
The Ministry of Mines and Energy has launched an investigation into a reported 32-carat diamond allegedly linked to Kehweh Camp in the Weasua Mining District, Gbarma District, Gbarpolu County. According to reports, the diamond reportedly disappeared from Kehweh Camp, later resurfaced in Weasua Town, and was subsequently transported to Monrovia. Sources say individuals connected to…
Chinese Ambassador to Liberia H. E Yin Chengwu says Liberia’s Foreign Minister Sara Beysolow Nyanti’s visit to the People’s Republic of China marks a significant milestone in the growing relationship between the two countries and a major step in consolidating the China-Liberia strategic partnership established in 2024. Addressing a press conference recently, Chinese Ambassador Chengwu…
Serious concerns have emerged within the National Public Health Institute of Liberia (NPHIL) following reports that a group of laboratory scientists recruited to strengthen the country’s public health response remain in employment uncertainty more than a year after their recruitment. An internal investigative report circulated states that laboratory scientists assigned to NPHIL’s National Reference Laboratory…
Former Mines and Energy Minister Wilmot Paye has revealed that Liberia’s known iron ore reserves are valued at approximately US$1.7 trillion, describing the country’s mineral wealth as one of the greatest untapped economic opportunities in the region. Speaking over the weekend in Margibi, Paye disclosed that records at the Ministry of Mines and Energy show…
Thousands of high school seniors in Liberia began the 2026 West African Senior School Certificate Examination on Monday, June 1, 2026, at various high schools nationwide. According to WAEC, a total of 57,393 twelfth-grade students registered for this year’s regional test, which is a major step toward university admission and career paths. Mr. Dale G….
