The Liberian Senate has officially confirmed Elijah Rufus as the Commissioner General (U-300) of the Liberia Immigration Service (LIS). Rufus, who was serving as the Acting Commissioner General, appeared before the Senate for confirmation in May. However, the hearing was postponed to address sensitive security issues related to Liberia’s borders and other joint security matters….
River Gee County Senator Jonathan Sogbie has introduced an Act to Create the National Sports Fund Authority, aimed at sourcing sponsorship for sports development and activities in Liberia. During a press conference on Tuesday, June 3, 2025, Senator Sogbie explained that the act is designed to implement strategic measures that will generate necessary funding for…
The Center for Transparency and Accountability in Liberia (CENTAL) has praised the Government of Liberia for joining the Fisheries Transparency Initiative (FiTI) on May 21, 2025. This global multi-stakeholder partnership aims to enhance transparency and participation in the sustainable management of marine fisheries by implementing the FiTI Standard. During a press conference on Tuesday, June…
The Government of Liberia, through the Ministry of Labour, has announced a nationwide audit of alien work permits in business and concession areas, starting today, June 3, 2025. In a press conference on June 2, 2025, at his office in Congo Town, Minister Cooper W. Kruah, Sr. stated that the audit will take place over…
To improve healthcare access for low-income earners, the physically challenged, and the general population of Liberia, the Joseph Boakai-led government is set to launch the National Health Insurance Scheme. This initiative was first announced by the president during his State of the Nation Address in January 2025. The scheme will be implemented by the Liberia…
The leadership of the House of Representatives on Monday, June 2, 2025, welcomed a high-level Indian Parliamentary Delegation at the Capitol Building in Monrovia. The multi-party delegation led by Dr. Shrikant Eknath Shinde, a sitting Member of Parliament of the Republic of India, accompanied by senior political figures and former diplomats, is on a mission…
The Minister of Labour has disclosed that the Liberia National Police, through its Women and Children Protection Section in Grand Gedeh County, has formally charged Esther Bawo, a 35-year-old Liberian lady and resident of Monrovia, with Interference with Child Custody and Human Trafficking. Speaking Monday, June 2, 2025, Labour Minister Cooper Kruah said the police…
The Former Standard Bearer of the Grand True Whig Party, Eric Olson, is demanding a comprehensive and transparent investigation into the recent crash-landing incident involving an aircraft carrying President Joseph N. Boakai, Sr. It can be recalled that on last Thursday, May 29, 2025, the country went into shock after news broke out concerning a…
The Financial Intelligence Agency (FIA) of Liberia is in the process of investigating alleged acts of corruption at the Monrovia City Corporation (MCC) after receiving a tipoff from sources. In a letter addressed to MCC City Mayor John Charuk Safa dated May 28, 2025, the Financial Intelligence Agency (FIA) said it gathered intelligence on several…
The Liberia Electricity Regulatory Commission (LERC) has launched its digital portal for the certification and licensing of Electrical Professionals and Contractors Regulation. The launch of the digital portal aims to enhance the understanding of the Interview Panel and Service Providers. Speaking at the launch Friday, May 30, 2025, in Monrovia, LERC Chairman Claude J. Katta…
