The Ministry of Education (MoE) has initiated an investigation into a video circulating on social media that allegedly depicts a teacher physically assaulting students at Berea Christian Academy of Excellence (BCAE), located in the Sophie Community, Congo Town. If confirmed, the alleged incident would constitute a serious violation of Ministry of Education regulations, including the…
The Ministry of Education has ordered the temporary closure of House of Prayer Institute, pending full compliance with all legal, administrative, and safeguarding requirements. Safeguard The closure order follows regulatory and child protection concerns from an investigation into a widely circulated video involving House of Prayer Institute, located in Agape Community, Brewerville Educational District. A…
Electricity consumers across Liberia will pay less for power beginning January 1, 2026, following the approval of a new three-year tariff regime by the Liberia Electricity Regulatory Commission (LERC). The Electricity Regulator cuts costs for social and residential users while setting a clearer path for sector growth and reliability. Announcing the decision in Monrovia, LERC…
The Liberia Drug Enforcement Agency (LDEA) has arrested two British nationals—Zion Sufren, 25, and Joshua Ayopo Andrews, 28 for alleged possession of cocaine and other substances. . According to LDEA, the suspects were arrested through a search and seizure warrant in the Baptist Seminary community, along the RIA Highway as part of the ongoing Operation “Clean Wave.” The suspects…
President Joseph N. Boakai has declared agriculture as the backbone of Liberia’s economic independence, as he officially opened the National Agriculture Fair (NAF) 2025. The President vowed to deepen investment in roads, mechanization, and farmer empowerment to ensure the country feeds itself. Speaking Friday, December 12, 2025 in Nimba County, the Liberian leader described the…
The Government of Liberia has renewed calls for Liberians in the diaspora to return home, invest collectively, and take advantage of economic opportunities in the private sector, as national leaders addressed a gathering of returning Liberians at the Executive Mansion in Monrovia on Friday, December 12, 2025. Speaking on behalf of President Joseph N. Boakai,…
The trial involving former House Speaker J. Fonati Koffa and several other defendants for the alleged burning of the Capitol intensified on Thursday, December 11, 2025, at the Criminal Court ‘A’ at the Temple of Justice after prosecution witness Rafael Wilson acknowledged that defendant John Nyanti was brought back to Liberia to testify as a…
The House of Representatives has ratified the Concession and Access Agreement (CAA) between the Government of Liberia, Société des Mines de Fer de Guinée (SMFG), and Ivanhoe. The decision was reached on Thursday, December 11, 2025, following the submission of a comprehensive report from the Joint Committee on Investment and Concessions, Judiciary, Ways & Means,…
Orange Liberia and the Ministry of Youth and Sports (MYS) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on Thursday, December 11, 2025, for the company to serve as the official sponsor of the 2025/2026 National County Sports Meet. Giving an overview, the Legal Director, Cllr Supu Cole, said there has been an existing partnership between Orange…
The United States and Liberia signed a five-year, US$176 million bilateral health cooperation Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) this week, marking an important step in advancing the America First Global Health Strategy and strengthening joint efforts to protect public health. According to a US Embassy release issued on Thursday, December 11, 2025, under the arrangement, the…
