The Liberia National Police (LNP) has charged eight individuals, including examination officials and proctors assigned by the West African Examinations Council (WAEC), with multiple criminal offenses in connection with an alleged scheme to compromise the ongoing 2026 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE). Those charged include, Emily T. Flomo, 32; Elton A. Chelleh; Albertha…
The Liberia National Police (LNP), through its Professional Standards Department (PSD), continues to enforce the highest standards of professionalism, integrity, and accountability within the institution. These actions are in line with the vision of the Inspector General of Police to ensure that every police officer is held accountable for their conduct and actions while serving…
The Liberian Senate Committee on Judiciary, Human Rights, Claims and Petitions has unveiled a roadmap for the review and harmonization of several key legislative proposals aimed at strengthening Liberia’s fight against corruption and addressing accountability for past atrocities. In a communication from Judiciary, Human Right, Claims and Petition on Tuesday, June 16, 2026, outlined the…
The Press Union of Liberia (PUL) has called on the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) to invest in and strategically utilize both mainstream and digital media in order to amplify the visibility and impact of its work across West Africa. Speaking on Monday, 15 June 2026, at the opening of a…
The Head of the Liberian Legislative Delegation attending the Second General Conference of the Asian-African Parliamentary Council (AAPC), Johnson Samuel Nagbe Williams, Sr., has reaffirmed Liberia’s commitment to strengthening parliamentary diplomacy and promoting deeper cooperation among Asian and African nations. Delivering Liberia’s official statement Tuesday at the conference held in Benghazi, Williams conveyed warm greetings…
A high-level Liberian legislative delegation, led by Senate Pro-Tempore Nyonblee Karnga-Lawrence, departed the country on Monday, June 15, to represent Liberia at the prestigious Fourth Edition of the Marrakesh Parliamentary Economic Forum in the Kingdom of Morocco. The summit, scheduled to take place from June 19–20, 2026, will focus heavily on regional economic integration. Senator…
It’s another busy school day for children across Liberia, including students at the G. Flama Sherman Preparatory School. However, many of them are sitting outside their classrooms, hopelessly waiting for the day to pass. These children are not outside because they do not want to learn. Instead, they are burdened with many concerns. Some are…
The Political Leader of the Movement for Progressive Change (MPC), businessman Simeon Freeman, has threatened legal action against the Liberia Drug Enforcement Agency (LDEA) over what he described as an unnecessary delay in disclosing the identities of suspects linked to a major drug seizure valued at approximately US$19.3 million. Freeman, in a Facebook post on…
A renewed international spotlight has been cast on Liberia’s controversial Public Health Bill following a direct appeal by U.S. Congressman Chris Smith, who has urged members of the Liberian Senate to reject provisions that would significantly expand legal access to abortion. U.S. Representative Chris Smith, a Republican congressman from New Jersey and one of the…
A new shipment of single-phase and three-phase split electricity meters arrived in Buchanan this morning and was offloaded at the Buchanan Warehouse under the supervision of MBH Power Nigeria Limited. The delivery is a key step in the European Union-funded energy program designed to expand access to reliable electricity in Buchanan and surrounding communities. The…
