The management of Sethi Ferro Fabrik (Sethi Brothers) says it regrets the industrial incident on Tuesday, February 18, 2025, at its Gardnerville facility that led to the death of an employee assigned to the company’s Oxygen Plant. In a press release, Sethi Brothers said their thoughts and sincere condolences go out to the family, friends,…
Just a day after the controversial Speaker of the 55th Legislature, Richard N. Koon, allegedly ordered LNP officers and an unidentified individual to drill and forcibly open the car door of Montserrado County District #10 Representative Yekeh Kolubah, citizens have described the action as an “act of lawlessness.” Speaking to our reporter Wednesday, February 19,…
The Plenary of the House of Representatives on Tuesday, February 18, 2025 summoned the Ministry of Finance and Development (MFDP), Ministry of Justice, Ministry of Public Works, Public Procurement Concession Commission (PPCC) and the National Road Fund (NRF) to provide updates and clarity on a 100 Million Investment Loan implemented by East International Road Construction…
The Liberia Electricity Regulatory Commission (LERC) is currently reviewing a notice filed by Jungle Energy Power (JEP) requesting reconsideration of the recently announced electricity tariff. This comes after public hearings were held in Nimba and Bong counties on February 18 and 19, 2025, where stakeholders, local government authorities, businesses, and citizens voiced their opinions. In…
Former Grand Gedeh Superintendent Peter Solo has responded to what he terms as unfounded allegations by a CSO group under the banner Citizen for Better Liberia, accusing him of embezzling funds intended for the construction of a community college, road maintenance amongst other projects in the county. In an official response through a family member…
The Full Bench of the Supreme Court Bench has taken action on the Judiciary Inquiry Commission’s (JIC) recommendations on two judges for ethical misconduct in the discharge of their duties. Those suspended are Octavius B. Doe of the Monthly and Probate Court, Jaedae Statutory District in Sinoe County, and Magistrate Melvin Bah of the Paynesville…
In a concerted effort to enhance road safety and reduce traffic-related incidents, the Ministry of Transport, in collaboration with the National Road Fund, has initiated a comprehensive training program targeting motorcyclists across three counties, Nimba, Bong, and Margibi. This initiative commenced on February 18, 2025, in Ganta, Nimba County, continued on February 19 in Gbarnga,…
In addition to President Joseph Nyumah Boakai’s suspension of several government officials over failure to declare their assets, the Civil Service Agency (CSAS) has gone further to block over 200 names in accordance with the “one month no salary” mandate attached to the suspension. Speaking Tuesday, February 18, 2025 at the Ministry of Information regular press…
Bong County District #2 Representative James M. Kolleh’s role in the ongoing impasse at the House of Representatives through the forceful removal of embattled Speaker J. Fonati Koffa could be gradually landing him on slippery grounds, with constituents of the district beginning to show disapproval of his actions. Representative Kolleh, as House Chairman on Rules,…
After taking nearly one year to rule in the matter, the Full Bench of the Supreme Court has denied Gracious Ride, owned and operated by former Chief of Protocol Nora Finda Bundoo, a petition seeking to block the Asset Recovery and Property Retrieval Team from seizing its vehicles. The Supreme Court’s ruling on Tuesday, February…
