Internews Liberia has trained over 30 journalists assigned to the Liberian Legislature on personal data protection, cybercrime, and freedom of information— critical issues expected to shape the future of media and digital rights in the country. The training was held in collaboration with the Legislative Press Pool (LEGISPOOL), the Ministry of Post and Telecommunications, and the…
Former House Speaker J. Fonati Koffa, along with three other lawmakers, justified their bond before Magistrate Ben Barco of the Monrovia City Court at the Temple of Justice on Tuesday, June 24, 2025. Magistrate Barco heard evidence in the much-anticipated bond proceedings involving Representatives Koffa, Dixon W. Seboe, Abu B. Kamara, and Jacob C. Debee,…
Several civil society organizations (CSOs) have disclosed that a bill at the House of Representatives to amend the Local Government Act of 2018 will undermine the viability of County Councils. The CSOs included the Naymote Partners for Democratic Development, the Center for Transparency and Accountability in Liberia (CENTAL), the Women NGO Secretariat of Liberia (WONGOSOL),…
The Government of Liberia, through the National Commission on Higher Education (NCHE), has, with immediate effect, suspended 22 institutions of higher learning for failing to meet the bare minimum requirements. Speaking on Tuesday, June 24, 2025, Dr. Edward Lama Wonkeryor, Director-General of NCHE, said the institutions include Gloria Joy College of Science & Technology, Liberia…
The House of Representatives has concurred with the Liberian Senate on the passing of an act to grant autonomy to outstation seaports in Liberia. The House decided on Tuesday, June 24, 2025, despite an appeal from the Board of Directors of the National Port Authority (NPA) not to. This decision by the Legislature established what…
Grand Kru County Senator Numene T. H Bartekwa has written the Plenary of the Liberian Senate for the termination of Atlantic Resources Concession operations in his county due to the company’s abandonment. In a communication dated Tuesday, June 24, 2025, Senator Bartekwa said the Concession Agreement between Atlantic Resources and the Government of Liberia was…
President Joseph N. Boakai, along with some high-profile government officials, has signed the book of condolence for the late President of Liberia, Samuel Kanyon Doe, at the historic Centennial Memorial Pavilion in Monrovia. President Boakai arrived at the Pavilion mid-morning, accompanied by an official delegation, to pay his respects to the late president, who was…
The Government of Liberia, through the Ministry of Public Works, and the Swedish Government have officially launched the construction of 195 kilometers of Village Access Roads (VARS) in Bong, Lofa and Nimba Counties. The Ceremony was held at Cuttington University in Bong County, assembling an array of high-ranking officials of the Government and donor partners,…
In a move to boost community health and awareness, the Liberia Drug Enforcement Agency (LDEA) Bong County Detachment is engaging in a massive cleanup effort in Gbarnga, ahead of International Day against Drugs. This annual event, celebrated on June 26, was established by the United Nations General Assembly back in 1987. The main goal is…
Several Liberian students benefiting from various Chinese government scholarships, including the China-Liberia bilateral scholarship, have successfully graduated and expressed their readiness to contribute to the reconstruction efforts of Liberia. The graduation of these Liberian students has strengthened the commitment between China and Liberia, deepening their friendship, cooperation, and exchange in areas such as poverty reduction,…
