The Ministry of Gender, Children, and Social Protection expresses deep concern over the tragic death of Ma Quita Jackson, an elderly woman believed to be in her 70s. According to a press release dated December 15, 2025, the late Ma Quita’s body was reportedly discovered behind a cemetery in a nearby bush in the Conqueror…
The Liberian Senate has forwarded a communication from Rivercess County Senator, Wellington G. Smith, to its Joint Committee on Public Works, Land and Mines, as well as Health, requesting the government’s intervention in addressing the alarming Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH) concerns in rural Liberia. Senator Smith’s communication highlighted the dire situation, where many communities…
Over 300 students from the 4Life Zoe Technical Vocational Training Program graduated over the weekend after months of intensive training in various courses offered by the school. 4Life Zoe Technical Vocational School is known for providing affordable courses to the public and is regarded as one of Liberia’s leading vocational training institutions. The Class 35…
The newly elected Supreme Subordinate President of the Noble and Exalted Knights of the Holy Cross in Liberia, Major General Andrew N. Nimley, Jr., says members of St. John across parts of the country were “abandoned” over the years, but has vowed to reconnect, reform, and fully reintegrate them into the life of the Catholic…
Finance Minister, Augustine Ngafuan says the government has embarked on a decisive fiscal reset aimed at restoring trust with commercial banks and strengthening Liberia’s financial system. Speaking Friday, December 12, 2025 at the 60th anniversary celebration of the Liberian Bank for Development and Investment (LBDI), Ngafuan said the administration is taking concrete steps to honor…
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…
