Smartly dressed in her light green coat suit as she faced the Senate Committee on Youth and Sports for a confirmation hearing on Monday, February 9, 2026, Minister-designate Cornelia W. Kruah called on senators not to judge her by age but rather by her decision and results. “Honorable Senators, I plan to be a youthful…
The Assigned Judge of Criminal Court “B” at the Temple of Justice in Monrovia, Judge Mameita Jabateh-Sirleaf, emphasized the importance of respect for the rule of law during the opening for the February Term of Court AD 2026 for Criminal Assizes, stating that no one is above the law. Judge Jabateh-Sirleaf, delivering the charge on…
The Ambassador of Liberia to the Republic of Cyprus, Teeko Tozay Yorlay, has presented his Letters of Credence to President Nikos Christodoulides, reaffirming Liberia’s commitment to strengthening bilateral relations between the two nations. During the ceremony on 9 February 2026, Ambassador Yorlay conveyed warm greetings and best wishes from President Joseph Nyuma Boakai, Sr., as…
The Liberia Immigration Service (LIS) has dismissed two of its officers, Isaiah M. Gray and George Cooper, following the conclusion of an internal investigation. The decision follows a comprehensive investigation and the voluntary verbal statements of the accused officers concerning serious allegations of fraud, forgery, and falsification of official documents, specifically involving Resident Permit Cards….
The Commissioner General of the Liberia Revenue Authority (LRA) has been summoned before the House of Representatives to discuss a salary and benefits package totaling $40,000. Bong County District #3 lawmaker Marvin Cole wrote the House over the weekend, requesting that it invite Commissioner General Dobor Jallah to address concerns regarding the alleged $40,000 salary…
Lincoln Z. Cooper, World Foundation International (WFI) Multipurpose Agriculture Cooperative Inc Chief Executive Officer, has expressed the readiness of Liberian farmers to produce sufficient food to feed the nation, but highlighted weak agriculture logistics. He spoke on Friday, February 6, 2026, when farmers, government officials, youth leaders, and development partners gathered at Monrovia City Hall…
The Asset Recovery and Property Retrieval Taskforce (AREPT) wishes to clarify its position regarding recent public discussions surrounding the Clar Hope Foundation, a matter that is currently before the courts of the Republic of Liberia for determination, predicated upon an action filed by the Foundation. AREPT further clarifies that the matter is sub judice, meaning…
The United Nations Network on Migration, in partnership with the Government of Liberia, has concluded a one-day high-level workshop aimed at strengthening Liberia’s implementation of the Global Compact for Safe, Orderly and Regular Migration (GCM), an initiative funded by the European Union. The workshop convened technical government officials, inter-ministerial working groups, regional and national stakeholders,…
A strike action by the Liberia Association of Nurse Anesthetists (LANA) has affected hospitals in eight counties, leaving patients without access to critical medical care due to a salary increment dispute. Speaking to reporters at the Capitol Building during the weekend, Mehnpaine Dolo, the spokesperson of LANA, said they are committed to ensuring safe anesthesia…
The Forestry Development Authority (FDA) has sharply reacted to Front Page Africa Thursday, February 5, 2026 edition under the caption: “FDA Boss Rudolph Merab Accused of Opposing Gazettement of Proposed Foya National Park, Citing Threats to Jobs, Community Livelihoods”. An FDA release dated February 6, 2026, said the publication was fabricated to tarnish the reputation…
