One of the defense witness in the human trafficking case at the Temple of Justice has denied allegations of trafficking in persons during her testimony before Criminal Court “A,” where she is standing trial alongside over 50 others on charges of Trafficking in Persons, Criminal Conspiracy, and Theft of Property. Taking the witness stand in…
President Joseph Nyuma Boakai has called for a coordinated global effort to pursue reparatory justice for the descendants of Africans affected by the transatlantic slave trade, declaring that the world now faces a historic opportunity to transform recognition of past atrocities into concrete action. Addressing a two-day High-Level Consultative Conference on the implementation of United…
Criminal Court “A” at the Temple of Justice has formally granted temporary medical travel leave to Montserrado County District #15 Representative Abu Bana Kamara, alongside the former Speaker of the House of Representatives, Cllr. J. Fonati Koffa. The court approved separate applications filed by the lawmakers’ legal teams to lift active travel restrictions, allowing them…
Monrovia, Liberia – The Liberia Chamber of Commerce (LCC) extends its congratulations to H.E. President Joseph Nyuma Borkai, Sr., Government of Liberia, Mansa Resources Limited, its investment partners, and all stakeholders involved in advancing the Dugbe Gold Project toward implementation. The investment represents an important milestone for Liberia’s mining sector and a strong signal of…
Liberia’s Ministry of Mines and Energy has moved to calm public excitement over the reported oil discovery in Grand Bassa County, with Mines and Energy Minister R. Matenokay Tingban saying that the substance found is waste oil, not crude oil. The latest statement follows days of renewed public debate on Facebook, radio, community pages, and…
President Joseph N. Boakai has vowed to go beyond the arrest of couriers and low-level suspects in the ongoing investigation into the seizure of approximately 237.6 kilograms of cocaine at Roberts International Airport, declaring that his administration is determined to identify and prosecute the masterminds behind the multi-million-dollar drug operation. Addressing the nation on Tuesday,…
The Ministry of Public Works, in partnership with the World Bank, through the Urban Resilience Project (LURP), has launched a three-day technical training on risk-informed urban planning. The training runs from June 17-19, 2026. The launch of the training on Wednesday, June 17, 2026, brought together delegates from the World Bank, Ministry of Public Works,…
President Joseph N. Boakai has reaffirmed Liberia’s commitment to strengthening bilateral relations with the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) following high-level talks with Congolese Foreign Minister Thérèse Kayikwamba Wagner at the Executive Mansion. The meeting, held on Tuesday, June 16, 2026, focused on expanding economic cooperation, boosting trade and infrastructure development, and advancing broader African…
The House of Representatives has ordered security agencies to provide a full briefing on the recent US$19.6 million cocaine seizure no later than June 29, 2026. The directive came on Tuesday, June 16, during the House’s 11th day sitting of the 2nd quarter of the 3rd session of the 55th Legislature, following appearances by senior…
Reinforcing its commitment to corporate social responsibility and national development, the Liberia Petroleum Refining Company (LPRC) has donated one hundred (100) hospital beds, six (6) patient monitors, and six (6) anesthesia machines to the Ministry of Health for onward distribution to health facilities across the country. Presenting the equipment, LPRC Managing Director Amos B. Tweh…
