The Acting Chairperson of the Governance Commission (GC), Dr. Prof. Alaric K. Tokpa has urged the Government of Liberia to ensure that those who don’t have legal possession to carry firearms are disarmed for the full maintenance of the peace and stability of the country. Speaking in an interview recently, Dr. Tokpa said that the…
The Liberia Medicines & Health Products Regulatory Authority (LMHRA) and stakeholders across Africa are in Liberia for a conference on Pharmacovigilance and Clinical Trials. Pharmacovigilance is the science and activities that focus on detecting, assessing, understanding, and preventing adverse effects or other problems related to medicines and vaccines. Its main goal is to protect public…
During day one of a two-day Cabinet Focal Persons (CFP) Capacity Building Workshop on Cabinet Documentation & Decision Support, the Director General of the Cabinet, Nathaniel Kwabo, emphasized the critical role CFPs play in ensuring effective operations across all line ministries and agencies. The workshop was held under the theme, “Strengthening Policy Implementation.” Cabinet Focal…
In an emotional tribute to the late Minister of State for Presidential Affairs, Sylvester M. Grigsby, President Joseph N. Boakai described his longtime friend and former schoolmate as a “trusted friend and loyal servant” during a solemn funeral service in the United States of America. The Liberian leader, who tribute was delivered by his son,…
Orange Liberia National Pitching of the Orange Social Venture Prize (OSVP) 2025 has concluded with Finndex Africa winning the first prize of US$3,000. Finndex Africa is a digital hub that connects homeowners with tenants and tenants seeking homes to sellers, bridging the gap and reducing fraud in the real estate sector. The occasion was graced…
The United Nations (UN) in Liberia through UNFPA Liberia in partnership with the Government of Liberia have launch a US$15.4 million National Action Plan for Youth, Peace and Security (NAP-YPS). The NAP-YPS is the outcome of years of advocacy by young people around the world, including Liberia, which led to the adoption of the UN…
The Vanguard Student Unification Party (SUP) has called for the immediate resignation or dismissal of University of Liberia President Dr. Layli Maparyan, citing corruption, neglect, and deception. In a statement issued over the weekend, SUP Chairman Sylvester Wheeler accused Dr. Maparyan of failing to address the issues raised by the students, adding that academic scheduling…
Criminal Court “A” Judge Roosevelt Z. Willie has deferred the legal battle between the Government of Liberia and five lawmakers including former House Speaker J. Fonati Koffa after the state failed to present evidence to the defendants’ lawyers. Judge Willie adjudged that given the fact that Koffa, Abu B. Kamara, Jacob Debee and Dixon W….
Educational administrators have decried low school enrollment across Liberia, attributing it to the current state of the country’s economy, which they say remains “deplorable.” According to some school officials, the economic hardship in the country has compelled parents to slash educational expenses, resulting in lower student enrollment. ”We’ve seen a significant decrease in enrollment this…
As part of his desire to rebrand and professionalize the Judiciary, Chief Justice Yamie Quiqui Gbeisay has ordered a credential audit. In keeping with the instruction, the Civil Service Agency (CSA) has taken charge and is expected to begin a weeklong personnel verification and credential audit on Thursday, August 28, 2025. At his induction recently,…
