The prosecution in the ongoing trafficking in persons case before Criminal Court “A” at the Temple of Justice has presented disturbing testimony from witnesses who alleged they were lured to Monrovia with promises of traveling to Canada, only to be confined in a fenced compound where they suffered abuse, intimidation, sexual exploitation, and repeated demands…
A total of 193 officers graduated Friday, June 12, 2026, from the Liberia National Police Academy, marking a major boost to Liberia’s law enforcement capacity. Serving as a Keynote Speaker, Finance and Development Planning Minister Augustine Kpehe Ngafuan reaffirmed the government’s commitment to strengthening the country’s security institutions, as 193 officers of the Liberia National…
The Liberia Maritime Authority (LiMA), headed by Commissioner/CEO Cllr. Neto Zarzar Lighe Sr., joined a high-level Government of Liberia delegation and representatives of South Korean investment giant Make Group on a site identification visit to Edina, Grand Bassa County, on June 12, 2026. The visit forms part of efforts to establish a modern shipbuilding, dry-docking,…
A contestant representing the University of Liberia in the Miss Inter-University pageant is urging the government and private stakeholders to increase investment in protecting Liberia’s coastal heritage, warning that erosion and climate change are threatening communities and cultural sites along the shoreline. In an interview over the weekend, Courage Cooper highlighted the vulnerability of coastal…
Senate President Pro Tempore Nyonblee Karnga Lawrence has praised House Speaker Richard N. Koon and members of the House of Representatives for passing the Port Authority and Port Autonomy Bills, declaring that Grand Bassa County is poised to gain “port city” status once the legislation is signed into law. Addressing citizens Friday at the Government…
The Liberia Football Association (LFA), through its Technical Department and with support from FIFA’s Talent Development Scheme (TDS), is set to launch a structured Talent Identification Pilot Project targeting Under-12 boys and girls across the country. The initiative represents a significant step in the LFA’s efforts to strengthen grassroots football development and create a more…
The Liberia Football Association (LFA) on Tuesday officially commenced its 2026 MA Elite Referees Course, bringing together 30 of the country’s top match officials at the association’s headquarters in Congo Town. The training program has assembled 26 male and four female elite referees, all of whom are expected to undergo intensive technical and physical training…
Thousands of Liberian workers who power the country’s informal economy remain exposed to exploitation, weak legal protections, unsafe working conditions, and limited access to justice, according to two newly launched reports that call for urgent reforms to strengthen labor rights across the sector. The reports, unveiled on Wednesday, June 10, 2026, by the Office of…
Foreign Minister Sara Beysolow Nyanti has disclosed that Liberia will chair the United Nations Security Council in December 2026. Minister Nyanti made the statement on Wednesday, June 10, 2026, after a special Cabinet meeting with Vice President Jeremiah K. Koung on Liberia’s ongoing position at the Security Council. Liberia began its two‑year tenure on January…
The Liberia Traffic Management (LTM) faced tough questions from members of the House of Representatives on Tuesday during the 9th day setting of that august body, blaming the ongoing war in the United Arab Emirates for the circulation of substandard vehicle license plates across Liberia. Appearing before the Plenary of the House, LTM officials said…
