In the case involving former House Speaker J. Fonati Koffa and several lawmakers for the alleged burning of the Capitol, state prosecutors have filed another motion seeking Judge Roosevelt Z. Willie of Criminal Court “A” at the Temple of Justice in Monrovia to drop one of the panel jurors. This was the third motion from…
The Liberia Political Centrism Movement (LPCM), a group that has positioned itself as a moderating force in Liberia’s sharply polarized political landscape, has suffered its first major internal blow. The Head of Secretariat of the LPCM Diaspora Network, James Koryor, has tendered his resignation, citing what he describes as a troubling departure from the movement’s…
Nimba County Representative Musa H. Bility has requested that the House of Representatives formally communicate with the Liberian Senate to halt its ongoing budget hearings. The request, according to the lawmaker, is intended to preserve constitutional order. The Liberian Senate Committee on Ways, Means and Finance has been conducting a public hearing on the revenue…
In a landmark move, Liberia has launched the triple elimination strategy to strengthen maternal health through HIV, Syphilis, and Hepatitis B screening. The launch of the strategy is in adherence to the World Health Organization’s recommendation for countries to adopt the “Triple Elimination” strategy—eliminating Mother-to-children transmission (MTCT) of HIV, syphilis, and Hepatitis B virus through…
Residents and vendors in the Duala Market are said to be facing life threats due to the excessively filthy nature of the area, which hosts one of the nation’s biggest public markets. This publication has established that waves of frustration and despair are sweeping through the bustling Duala Market in Montserrado County as piles of…
In a landmark speech delivered on the sidelines of the MEDays Forum in Tangiers, Morocco recently, President Joseph Nyuma Boakai expressed his vision of a modern, responsible investor in Africa. He indicated that it requires breaking the cycle of exploitation through steadfast commitments to equitable revenue and profit sharing, sustainable infrastructure development, and strong environmental,…
On Monday, December 1, 2025, the Liberia National Police (LNP) hosted the Sierra Leone Police at its headquarters in Monrovia to officially begin Day One of their bilateral engagement. According to a press release, Inspector General of Police Gregory O. Coleman warmly welcomed the delegation and opened the session, underscoring the importance of collaboration in…
The Liberia Drug Enforcement Agency (LDEA) Grand Gedeh Detachment has arrested 34-year-old Liberian driver Dalieh Dickson at the Toe’s Town (Cestoe) Gate while he was traveling from Monrovia to Maryland County. He was found in possession of 7 raw wraps of cocaine weighing 64.5 grams, valued at LRD 661,770 (USD 3,483). The suspect is under…
In a bold move signaling the administration’s strengthened commitment to public education, Finance and Development Planning Minister Augustine Kpehe Ngafuan has announced a 60 percent increase in the 2026 draft budget for the Monrovia Consolidated School System (MCSS). Minister Ngafuan made the announcement on Friday at the 9th Graduation Exercises of Boatswain Junior & Senior…
Liberia has recorded another major stride in the digital security space as Victor K. Jarlwood, Jr., completed the highly selective UNDP Regional Cybersecurity Experts Training, emerging among a distinguished cohort of young leaders from across West and Central Africa dedicated to advancing peace through technology. Renowned for its intensity and uncompromising standards, the program required…
