The Association of Female Lawyers of Liberia (AFELL) has launched a project dubbed, “Enhancing Peace and Social Cohesion through the Promotion of Equitable Access to and use of land for Rural Women in Conflict-prone Communities.” The project was launched recently in Kinjor, Grand Cape Mount County. During the launch of the project on Tuesday, August…
A Woman identified as Lisa Mark, believed to be in her early 20s, has been arrested by the Liberia National Police Saclepea Detachment for knapping a three-month-old baby. Lisa told police investigators that she knapped the child on July 26, 2024 in Brewerville Community, Montserrado County. She disclosed that her intention of knapping the child…
Criminal Court “C” at the Temple of Justice in Monrovia is expected to begin the trial of George Obi, alias Japan along with ten suspected drug dealers. The Grand Jury of Montserrado County has indicted George Obi, Peter Mamah, Edwin Ozioko, Ndubuis Okornkwo, Igwe David, Sunday Udeh, Shelly, Shelton, Evan Jamo, China Ekwa, Edwin Ozioko,…
President Joseph Nyuma Boakai has officially commissioned the Office of the Ombudsman, an institution dedicated to ensuring transparency, justice and accountability within government. Speaking during the commissioning event on Wednesday, August 7, 2024, President Boakai said the Ombudsman will also provide a platform to address some of the most pressing governance concerns citizens have. “With…
Bong County District #3 Representative, J. Marvin Cole says he will not support any impeachment bill against President Joseph N. Boakai. Speculations within the Coalition for Democratic Change (CDC) suggest plans to impeach President Boakai over alleged constitutional breaches. Acarous Moses Gray, former District #8 Representative recently claimed on social media that an impeachment Bill…
President Joseph Nyuma Boakai has received the Letter of Credence from the new Ambassador of the United States of America to Liberia, Mark Christopher Toner. Receiving the letter Wednesday, August 7, 2024 at the Executive Mansion in Monrovia, President Boakai recognized the historic and strong working relationship between Liberia and the United States, emphasizing the…
President Joseph Nyuma Boakai has relieved with immediate effect James Armah Massaquoi of his post as Deputy Minister for Administration at the Ministry of Education. According to an Executive Mansion release, Mr. Massaquoi was dismissed for administrative reasons. An Executive Mansion release said the Liberian leader has appointed Nyekeh Y. Forkpa to replace Massaquoi as…
The Liberia People Democratic Party (LPDP) has criticized the Government of Liberia for what it sees as missteps in proceeding with the rule of law. Speaking at a press conference on Wednesday, August 7, 2024 in Congo Town, National Chairman, D. Wa Hne said while it is true that the Unity Party led government is…
The Ministry of Justice on Wednesday, August 7, 2024, began a three-day Inter-Agency workshop with prosecutors and other justice actors. The workshop which is currently ongoing in Paynesville, brings together members of the Legal and Rule of Law community Those attending the workshop include county attorneys, prosecutors, investigators, prosecutors, monitors and staffers of the Prosecution…
Minister of Education, Dr. Jarso Maley Jallah has warned school administrators against the hiking of graduation fees across the country. Minister Jallah’s warning comes in the wake of complaints filed to the ministry over rising costs of graduation fees. Addressing journalists at the Ministry of Information regular press briefing on Tuesday, August 6, 2024, Jallah…
