The Liberia Immigration Service (LIS), under the leadership of its Commissioner General Col. Elijah F. Rufus, strongly warns all officers across the country to desist from engaging in political or related activities that could compromise the neutrality and professional integrity of the institution. The Administration reminds all personnel that participation in political discussions, campaigns, or…
India’s Ambassador accredited near Monrovia, H.E. Manoj Bihari Verma, has promised his government’s commitment to boost Liberia’s technical and manpower sector. According to a Ministry of Labour release issued to this paper on Wednesday, October 15, 2025, the Indian Ambassador spoke when twenty-six staff of the Ministry of Labour received certificates in a capacity building…
During a media breakfast held in Monrovia on Wednesday, October 15, 2025, commemorating 80 years of partnership between Liberia and the United Nations, UN Resident Coordinator in Liberia, Madam Christine N. Umutoni, reaffirmed the longstanding partnership with a new cooperation framework. The framework is aimed at driving human capacity development, good governance, the rule of…
President Joseph N. Boakai has vetoed 11 legislative bills for what he terms as ‘being inconsistent with existing laws.’ In a communication to Speaker Richard N. Koon on Tuesday, October 14, 2025, President Boakai said nine bills proposing the establishment of townships within Nimba County, and two bills proposing the creation of districts—one each in…
As police officers face repeated attacks from citizens, Deputy Inspector General of Police Nelson Freeman has urged members of the public to refrain from actions that endanger officers’ lives. He warned that any such action would provoke a similar response in accordance with the “Use of Force Continuum.” Freeman emphasized that police officers are human…
Speaking on Monday, October 13, 2025, at the opening of the October Term of the Supreme Court of Liberia, President Joseph Boakai emphasized that the judiciary plays a crucial role in safeguarding democracy. According to Boakai, the governance system is built on three separate but coordinated branches: the Legislature, the Executive, and the Judiciary. Each…
The Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Liberia has urged the Ministry of Justice to take swift action regarding the overcrowding at the Monrovia prison facility. During the opening of the October Term of Court on Monday, October 13, 2025, Chief Justice Yamie Qui-qui Gbeisay expressed concern about the significant number of pretrial detainees…
After a year of public criticism surrounding his controversial enrollment and subsequent disqualification from the University of Liberia, former Inspector General at the Ministry of Commerce, David Dorr Cooper, has broken his silence, revealing shocking details about what he claims led to the incident. Speaking on Monday, October 13, 2025, during the OK Morning Rush…
The Liberia National Police (LNP) has announced a reward of US$2,000 for assistance from the public in obtaining information that may aid in the ongoing investigation into the death of Sianeah Victoria Goe, who tragically passed away on June 20, 2025 in Boys Town, Margibi County. The LNP said the amount will be given to…
The Press Bureau of the House of Representatives has described as false, unfounded, and misleading reports circulating on social media alleging a plan for the removal of Deputy Speaker Thomas Pangar Fallah from his position. According to a press statement issued on Monday, October 13, 2025, Press Director Robert Haynes stated that Deputy Speaker Fallah…
