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‘Criminal Organizations Will Not Prevail In Liberia Again’…Police IG Coleman Vows

Police Inspector General Gregory O Coleman has vowed that criminal organizations will not prevail in Liberia again alluding to the ongoing investigation of over half a billion of narcotic arrested in the country. In recent times, several individuals have been arrested in connection with the huge quantity of drugs seized by state security. The situation…

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Presidential Scholarship Expands To 15 Counties…Targets Public Schools, Community Colleges

The Government of Liberia has announced the expansion of its Presidential Scholarship Program to all 15 counties, with the initiative set to cover public high schools, technical and vocational institutions, community colleges, and universities. The announcement was made Friday, August 7, 2026, during the Executive Mansion’s regular press briefing by Deputy Minister for Administration at…

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“Boakai ‘Held Hostage By Cartel-Linked Officials”…Ex-Finance Minister Tweah Alleges

As questions continue to mount over the whereabouts of a vessel that disappeared from Liberian waters after reporting critically low fuel, former Minister of Finance Samuel D. Tweah has alleged that President Joseph Nyuma Boakai is being held hostage by cartel-linked officials and party interests who are blocking an independent investigation into the US$317.68 million…

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Liberia’s Economy More Stable …AfDB Asserts; Says Country Needs About US$2.83Bn Annually For Development

The African Development Bank (AfDB) says Liberia’s economy has become more stable, but the country needs about US$2.83 billion every year through 2030 to finance its development and achieve faster economic growth. ‎In its 2026 Liberia Country Focus Report, the Bank said Liberia’s economy grew from 4 percent in 2024 to 4.6 percent in 2025,…

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Government Abolishes Registration Fees For Public Primary Schools…As Sen. Chea Hails MOE For Significant Milestone

The Government of Liberia has announced that registration for public schools will be free for all pupils from Kindergarten through Grade 6, beginning with the 2026/2027 academic year. Under the new policy, parents and guardians will no longer be required to pay registration fees to enroll children in public primary schools anywhere in the country….

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Boakai Concerns About Slow Pace Of UL Renovation…Directs Administration To Accelerate Work On Campuses

President Joseph Nyuma Boakai, Sr. has directed the Administration of the University of Liberia to immediately accelerate the renovation and modernization of its campuses, expressing serious concern over the slow pace of implementation despite significant Government investment. The President’s directive followed a high-level coordination meeting convened at the Executive Mansion on Tuesday, August 4, 2026…

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Security Expert Outlines Policy Plans…To Strengthen Fight Against Drug Trafficking

A seasoned Liberian security expert and former member of the Liberia National Police, Edward Morlu Johnson has pledged to assist Liberia in the eradication of drugs and other narcotics that are destroying Liberian youth if given the opportunity to serve as Director of the Liberia Drugs Enforcement Agency (LDEA). Mr. Johnson is a well-trained, long-standing,…

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IG Coleman Linked To Drugs Escort? …Spoon Network Boss Witherspoon Alleges

Spoon Talk host and proprietor of Spoon Network, Stanton Witherspoon, has alleged that Liberia National Police Inspector General Gregory Coleman personally contacted Highway Patrol Chief Wadell W. Kwarbo, an officer whom Witherspoon claimed was involved in escorting an alleged drug shipment from the Bomi Highway to the Thinker Village area. Witherspoon made the allegation during…

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