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Liberia Hosts Climate, Peace Dialogue … At UN General Assembly Today

NEW YORK, USA: Liberia will today, September 23, 2026, welcome global leaders, development partners and climate negotiators to a conversation on how the thoughtful stewardship of forests, land, water and minerals can help communities build lasting peace, strengthen their resilience to a changing climate and share in sustainable development, at a hi...

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Liberia Hosts Climate, Peace Dialogue … At UN General Assembly Today

Court Challenges Police Detention -Orders Wrato’s Release

Funding Peace, Empowering Women -Ngafuan Demands National Peace Funding

Commentary

FROM GROWTH TO HOPE: How Liberian Growth Can Reach Every Liberia | By Alexander Cuffy | August 25, 2026

BURN THE EVIDENCE, BLAME THE PRESS

A SQUARE PAIR IN A SQUARE HOLE - THE RIGHT PERSON IN THE RIGHT SEAT An op-ed Commentary of Dr Emmanuel K. Urey Yarkpawolo’s Incredible Transformation of Liberia’s EPA

Guest Opinion

TAXING TOBACCO & PROTECTING LIVES… Echoes From The ECOWAS Gathering In Conakry

The Dangers of Misleading Rhetoric: Analyzing Political Discourse and Youth Empowerment in Liberia:

Investing in Liberia’s Greatest Asset: Our Youth

Governance

Liberia Hosts Climate, Peace Dialogue … At UN General Assembly Today

NEW YORK, USA: Liberia will today, September 23, 2026, welcome global leaders, development partners ...

Court Challenges Police Detention -Orders Wrato’s Release

By Frank P. Martin MONROVIA: Criminal Court “B” has ordered the release of cybercrime suspect,...

Funding Peace, Empowering Women -Ngafuan Demands National Peace Funding

MONROVIA: Finance and Development Planning Minister, Augustine Kpehe Ngafuan, has challenged Liber...

Boakai Wants Women In Top Security, Other Posts … As He Launches NAP-III At UN

NEW YORK, USA: President Joseph Nyuma Boakai has launched Liberia’s Third National Action Plan on ...

Nigerian ‘Drug Lord’ Recaptured

KAKATA, MARGIBI CO.: A prison escape involving several inmates including a convicted Nigerian drug ...

LiMA Completes Mid-Year PMCS Verification Exercise

MONROVIA: The Liberia Maritime Authority (LiMA) has successfully completed the mid-year evidence eva...

Fayiah, Tweah Trade Blames

By Frank P. Martin MONROVIA: A fresh dispute has erupted between former Solicitor General, August...

Dagoseh Lauds Partners After Commerce Tenure -Reaffirms Commitment To Liberia

MONROVIA: Outgoing Commerce and Industry Minister, Magdalene Ellen Dagoseh, has expressed appreciati...

Firearms Control Gets Fresh Push -As LiNCSA Extends Registration Period

MONROVIA: The Liberia National Commission on Small Arms (LiNCSA) has extended the period for civil...

FOI Reform Targets Rural Liberia

MONROVIA: The State-owned Independent Information Commission (IIC) has announced plans to expand acc...

IIC Marks 16 Years of FOI Act

MONROVIA: The Independent Information Commission (IIC) has commemorated the 16th anniversary of Libe...

Tweh Vows Democratic Oversight …Over Liberia’s Military

MONROVIA: The Acting Minister of National Defense, Cllr. Natu Oswald Tweh, Sr., says “Liberia’s ...

Stephen Yekeson Takes Charge …As Commerce Minister

MONROVIA: Liberia’s new Commerce and Industry Minister, Stephen Marka Yekeson, has taken office as...

PUL Seeks Boakai’s Help For HQ Project

By Staff Writer MONROVIA: Press Union of Liberia President, Julius Kanubah, has challenged Presi...

Boakai Launches Presidential Clean Cities Initiative

MONROVIA: President Joseph Nyuma Boakai, Sr. has launched the Presidential Clean Cities Initiative (...

Gov’t Pushes Decentralization Mulbah: Local Voices Matter

By Elbie Pannoh MONROVIA: The Government of Liberia is advancing decentralization as a key gove...

800m People Lack Identity Proof …As Liberia, Others Today Celebrate Identification Day

MONROVIA: President Joseph Nyuma Boakai Sr., has, by proclamation, declared Wednesday, September 16,...

Boakai Congratulates United Mexican States

MONROVIA: The President of Liberia, Joseph Nyuma Boakai, Sr., has sent a message of congratulations ...

Africa’s Leadership Magazine Profiles Amb. Shoniyin …As He Envisions Africa’s Transformation

By: Barclay Karnley Jrs MONROVIA: The Managing Director of Africa Development Management Associat...

Gender Ministry Launches Probe … On Unauthorized Release of Data

By: Barclay Karnley Jr MONROVIA: The Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Protection (MGCSP) h...

‘Super Appointment’ At Commerce …As Boakai Shakes Up Cabinet 

By: Barclay Karnley Jr   MONROVIA: President Joseph Nyuma Boakai’s latest appointment of corpo...

Gov’t Reaffirms Press Freedom -As Piah Urges Media To Verify Reports

By Elbie Pannoh MONROVIA: The official spokesman of Government, Information Minister, Jerolinmek Pi...

Boakai Off To UNGA

MONROVIA: President Joseph Nyuma Boakai departed Liberia on Sunday, September 13, 2026, for the Unit...

RIA Road Construction Sleeps …Public Works Minister Faces Public Pressure

By: Staff Reporter MONROVIA: Since Public Works Minister, Roland Laylettee Giddings, several mont...

Liberia, China Boost Maritime Safety

MONROVIA: The Liberia Maritime Authority and China’s Maritime Safety Administration have deepened ...

Non-Negotiable! -- CSOs Consortium Mounts Pressure On Boakai

MONROVIA: The National Civil Society Consortium for Transitional Justice in Liberia has expressed â€...

In Major Drugs Trafficking Case: Gov’t Confident of Evidence …Says Court Must Determine Merits, Demerits

MONROVIA: Information Minister, Jerolinmek Matthew Piah, has defended the government’s handling of...

GC’s Performance Faces Top Scrutiny

MONROVIA: A team from the Ministry of State for Presidential Affairs has concluded a midterm perfo...

MLG Set September 16, For Dialogue on Devolution

MONROVIA: The Ministry of Local Government (MLG) has set September 16–17, 2026 For Dialogue on Dev...

Jewel Withdraws Preliminary Examination …As Drug Case Moves Toward Next Stage

By: Frank P Martin  MONROVIA: The criminal case involving former Vice President Madam Jewel Howa...

Auditors Drill Land Authority Officials, Staffs On Essence of Public Funds

MONROVIA: Following the Internal Audit Agency’s presentation at the Liberia Land Authority (LLA) ...

Jewel Allegedly Entangled In Drug Web …Returns To Court Today

By: Frank P. Martin MONROVIA: Former Vice President Jewel Howard Taylor is expected back in cour...

Justice System Faces Crucial Test WPA, MOJ Push Witness Protection Reform

MONROVIA: The Witness Protection Agency (WPA) and Ministry of Justice (MOJ) are making a final push ...

US$10,000 Money Trail Under Scrutiny -Dean Case Deepens Questions Over Cocaine Probe

MONROVIA: Unresolved police investigation fuels fears of selective justice as government faces press...

Local Gov’t Ministry Staffs Get Planning, Reporting Training

MONROVIA: The Ministry of Local Government, with support from UN Women-Liberia through the UN Peace-...

National Heritage Restoration Continues -Centennial Pavilion Reopens In November

By Elbie Pannoh MONROVIA: The General Services Agency (GSA) has announced that renovation of th...

Legal Process Freed Pregnant Detainees …MOJ Clarifies

By Frank P. Martin MONROVIA: The Ministry of Justice (MOJ), has rejected reports that former Vice...

Responsible Fatherhood Builds Stronger Families …Gender Minister Asserts

MONROVIA: Gender Minister, Gbeme Horace Kollie, says her ministry faces challenges in its efforts to...

Jewel Craves One-day Hearing Postponement …Cites Medical Concerns

MONROVIA: Former Vice President, Jewel Howard Taylor has asked the Monrovia City Court to postpone h...

Advancing Women’s Leadership Through South-South Cooperation

NEW YORK: From 10 to 15 August 2026, a delegation of 12 Liberian legislators, including nine Represe...

Boakai Renews Suspension Of Import Tariffs …On Off-Grid Solar Renewable Energy Products

MONROVIA: President Joseph Nyuma Boakai, Sr., has issued Executive Order No. 168, renewing and revis...

Governing Dangerously -Can Boakai Hold ‘Rescue Alliance’ United or Even Win, 2029?

Investigative Analysis By Out Staff Writer MONROVIA: The six-year constitutional term is not yet ...

EPS Boss Defends Jewel’s Prosecution

MONROVIA: The Director of the Presidential -elite force, Executive Protection Service (EPS), Sam G...

Boakai Stamps Authority - Says No Political Protection

MONROVIA: President Joseph Nyuma Boakai has declared that Liberia’s escalating war against illici...

Pressure Mounts …For Probe of President’s Son In Drugs Probe

By: Barclay Karnley Jr MONROVIA: Nimba County Senator, Samuel G. Kogar, has called for independen...

Liberia to Use UN Security Council Role -To Advance Youth, Peace and Security Agenda

By Elbie Pannoh MONROVIA: Liberia is preparing to use its membership on the United Nations Secur...

Brown Leads UN E10-A3 Coordination Effort

By Frank P. Martin NEW YORK: Liberia is increasingly taking on influential diplomatic role at the U...

Maximize UN Council Presidency … Amb. Shoniyin Urges Gov’t

By: Barclay Karnley Jr MONROVIA: Former Acting Foreign Affairs Minister, B. Elias Shoniyin, h...

Konneh Demands Equal Justice -Challenges Anti-Drug Investigators

By Frank P. Martin MONROVIA: Gbarpolu County Senator, Amara Konneh is demanding swift, transparent ...

PAW Buttresses Gov’t Education Effort

MONROVIA: A Faith-based group, known as Liberia West African Council of the Pentecostal Assemblies o...

LNP Launches Highway Crackdown - Move After Deadly Crashes

MONROVIA: The Liberia National Police (LNP) has intensified traffic enforcement along the Monroviaâ€...

Weah Mourns Guinea -Offers Condolences For Deadly Landslide Victims

CONAKRY: Former Liberian President, George Manneh Weah, has expressed deep condolences to Guinea fol...

Jewel Jailed! ...As Court Rejects Compassionate Leave

By Frank P. Martin MONROVIA: Former Vice President, Madam Jewel Howard Taylor, has been commit...

Rush Judgment! -Top Lawyer Describes Biago’s Dismissal

MONROVIA: Criminal justice expert, Cllr. Arthur Johnson, has defended former Officer-in-Charge (OIC)...

Calls For Independent Probe Mount …Moniba Proposes To Boakai

By: Frank P. Martin MONROVIA: Calls for an independent review of the country’s escalating drug-...

Who’s Telling The Truth …MOJ Or Kollie?

MONROVIA: The Ministry of Justice (MOJ), has moved to dismiss allegations that a vehicle assigned to...

Senator Kogar Challenges US-Liberia Deportee Deal

MONROVIA: Nimba County Senator, Samuel G. Kogar has called for greater transparency over Liberia’s...

Ngafuan Calls for Patriotism Beyond Flag-Waving

By Our Staff Reporter MONROVIA: Liberia’s Finance and Development Planning Minister, Augustine Kp...

Flag Must Fly With Justice -OWECC-L Asserts

MONROVIA: As Liberia marks its 179th Flag Day, OWECC-L is pressing the National Legislature to urgen...

Official Remarks Delivered By His Excellency Joseph Nyuma Boakai, Sr., President of the Republic of Liberia & Commander-In-Chief of the Armed Forces of Liberia on the Occasion of the 179th

National Flag Day Anniversary Executive Pavilion Monrovia, Liberia Monday, August 24, 2026 Mem...

Police IG Faces Recusal Demands -Cocaine Probe Under Credibility Pressure

MONROVIA: Intensifying allegations against Police Inspector General (IG), Gregory Coleman, have trig...

Foreign Service Institute Hosts Week-long Debate

MONROVIA: The Gabriel L. Dennis Foreign Service Institute (FSI) of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs w...

Boakai Moves To Secure Cyberspace -Signs Cybercrime, Data Protection Acts

MONROVIA: President Joseph Nyuma Boakai has signed two landmark digital laws into force, strengtheni...

Indelible Milestone! …As Africa CDC Recognizes Snowe’s Leadership Role

MONROVIA: Liberian Senator, Edwin Melvin Snowe Jr. has earned a significant continental recognition ...

Former EPS Spokesman Demands Severance -Accuses Government Of Neglect

MONROVIA: A former Executive Protection Service spokesman, is demanding severance benefits after six...

Boakai Revives Providence Island -Historic Landmark Enters Tourism Transformation

MONROVIA: President Joseph Nyuma Boakai has intensified his administration’s tourism agenda, break...

All 13 Plead Not Guilty Saudi Rice Trial Opens In Monrovia

MONROVIA: All 13 former government officials accused of mishandling Saudi-donated rice pleaded not...

Modernizing Providence Island …Boakai Breaks Ground Soon

MONROVIA: Providence Island (Historically known as (Perseverance, Dozoa or Darzoe Island) was the ...

Guinea Pulls Back? -Boakai Confronts Delicate Sovereignty Test

MONROVIA: Guinea’s reported withdrawal from the Sorlumba port of entry in Foya, Lofa County, has e...

Boakai Praises Minister Piah

MONROVIA: On Friday, August 14, 2026, President Joseph Nyuma Boakai paid a surprise visit to the Min...

GC, U.S. Embassy Unite On Waste Crisis -Partnership Targets Sustainable Solutions For Monrovia

MONROVIA: The Governance Commission (GC) has intensified efforts to transform Monrovia’s worsening...

Gongloe Demands Independent Probe -As Cocaine Crisis Tests Liberia’s Resolve

MONROVIA: Former presidential candidate, Tiawan Saye Gongloe, has warned that Liberia’s escalating...

Liberia Reopens Embassy in India

NEW DELHI, INDIA: After more than 35 years without a resident diplomatic mission in India, the Repub...

War Crime Court Awaits Legislative Action -OWECC-L Assures Passage of Bills

MONROVIA: Liberia’s drive to establish specialized courts for war, economic crimes and corruption,...

Liberia, Netherlands Strengthen Security Ties

MONROVIA: Liberia and the Netherlands have agreed to deepen security cooperation, with both sides pl...

Aid Declines …Top UN Official Reveals

By: Barclay Karnley Jr MONROVIA: The United Nations (UN) Resident Coordinator to Liberia, Madame ...

Boakai Draws Line On Delivery -Warns Officials Against Dismal Performance

MONROVIA: President Joseph Nyuma Boakai has issued a stern performance warning to officials implemen...

Konneh Demands Deeper Accountability -Backs Ziankahn’s Nomination

MONROVIA: Senator Amara Konneh has endorsed President Joseph Nyuma Boakai’s nomination/ appointmen...

Liberia Hailed As Tobacco Taxation Champion … At ECOWAS Regional Meeting In Conakry

By Danicius Kaihenneh Sengbeh (contributor) CONAKRY, Guinea: Liberia has received commendation ...

Civil Society Backs Nyanti’s Record -As NACSUL Rejects Drug Claims

MONROVIA: With a diplomatic record spanning United Nations service, humanitarian leadership and inte...

To Strengthen Public Institutions: Boakai Makes Many Appointments In Govt.

‎MONROVIA: President Joseph Nyuma Boakai, Sr. has made several appointments to key positions acros...

Gov’t Showcases Gains Today …Eyes Recalibration of National Priorities For 2026 And Beyond

By: Barclay Karnley Jr MONROVIA: The Government of Liberia will today, Tuesday, August 11, 2026, ...

Sen. Chea Demands Security Accountability: Who’s Next? …As Five of Gregory’s Men Face Probe In US$336m ‘Cocaine-Gate’

MONROVIA: Senator Augustine Chea of Sinoe County has intensified calls for an independent investigat...

Women Groups Crave Full Accountability -As WONGOSOL Backs Anti-Drug Probe

MONROVIA: Women’s rights advocates have welcomed President Joseph Nyuma Boakai’s directive for a...

Cartels’ Alleged Gift Entangles LDEA Boss …As Boakai Orders 48-hour Probe

MONROVIA: President Joseph Nyuma Boakai Sr. has ordered an immediate investigation into allegations ...

Outsourcing of RIA Sparks Fresh Security Alarm -Security Before Concession

MONROVIA: The planned 25-year concession of Roberts International Airport (RIA) is triggering fresh ...

MOJ Clarifies Circumstances Surrounding Officer Kolako

MONROVIA: The Ministry of Justice has taken note of a public statement issued by Officer Jackson K. ...

Damaging! …Foreign Minister Slams Claims of MOFA’s Connection To Drugs Trafficking

By Elbie Pannoh MONROVIA: Minister of Foreign Affairs, Sarah Beyslow Nyanti, has firmly dismisse...

Over 90 Prosecutors Place On State Payroll

GANTA, NIMBA COUNTY: Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Liberia, Cllr. N. Oswald Tweh, has ...

EPA, GCCM Commence First Regional Consultation …On Climate Mobility Deep Dive Initiative

GANTA, NIMBA COUNTY: The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) of Liberia, in partnership with the G...

Female Drugs Tycoon Found Guilty …As Gov’t Intensifies Probe

MONROVIA: The conviction of airport female cocaine courier, Quita Dolo Kosso, has reignited Liberia'...

CENTAL Applauds GoL On Drugs Fight But…

MONROVIA: The Center for Transparency and Accountability in Liberia (CENTAL) has commended the Boaka...

‘Cocaine Gate 2026’ Rocks Central Prison - As Cartels Breach Prison Walls

MONROVIA: Liberia's deepening narcotics crisis, now characterize by others as ‘Cocaine Gate 2026â€...

Private Bar Owner Faces Major Narcotics Charges - As Drug Network Probe Widens

By Elbie Pannoh MONROVIA: The Liberia National Police (LNP) has formally charged Leroy Harries,...

UP Lauds Boakai On Cocaine Action

By: Barclay Karnley Jr  MONROVIA: The governing Unity Party (UP), Legislative Caucus has commend...

UP Lauds Boakai On Cocaine Action

By: Barclay Karnley Jr  MONROVIA: The governing Unity Party (UP), Legislative Caucus has commend...

Chiefs Tackle Governance Challenges -As Gov’t Strengthens Leadership Capacity

SANNIQUELLIE: The Ministry of Local Government has intensified efforts to strengthen traditional gov...

In Drug Cartel Link: Media Fights Back Head-On

MONROVIA: Liberia's media community has declared an unprecedented legal battle against the central g...

Drugs Probe Must Focus On ‘Big Players’ …Senators Demand

MONROVIA: Two influential Liberian senators have endorsed President Joseph Boakai's sweeping anti-dr...

Fresh Bond Faces Judicial Scrutiny -Bundoo Makes Third Bail Bid

MONROVIA: Former Executive Mansion Chief of Protocol, Nora Finda Bundoo, has launched a third attemp...

Judge Dixon Demands Tougher Laws -Dixon Pushes Anti-Tampering Legislation

By Frank P. Martin CESTOS CITY, RIVERCESS CO.: A Circuit Court judge has called for new legislat...

Security Privilege Under Siege - Did Drug Cartels Infiltrate State Siren?

MONROVIA: The unchecked abuse of vehicle sirens in Liberia has evolved from a public nuisance into a...

Labor Ministry Intensifies Anti-Trafficking Fight -Says No Human Trafficker Will Escape

MONROVIA: Labor Minister, Cllr. Cooper W. Kruah, Sr. has declared an uncompromising offensive agains...

Security Forces Burn US$336m Worth Of Cocaine: Drugs ‘Empire’ Unmasked - Former & Current Officials Face Criminal Investigation; As American Law Enforcement Experts Assist With Probe

MONRIVIA: One of Liberia's biggest cocaine scandals in recent times has taken a dramatic turn after ...

Boakai's History Agenda Gains Momentum

MONROVIA: The Governance Commission (GC) has accelerated efforts to implement President Joseph Nyuma...

PUL Gives Gov’t 72-Hour Ultimatum -Media Freedom Under Fire

MONROVIA: Liberia's Press Union has challenged the Boakai administration to produce evidence backing...

MCC Celebrates Independence Day with Communities Across Monrovia

MONROVIA: As part of this year's Independence Day celebrations, the Monrovia City Corporation (MCC...

Lutheran Church Massacre Reawakens Dark Days Memory …As OWECC-L Reaffirms Commitment to Justice at 36th Anniversary

MONRIVIA: The Office for the Establishment of the War and Economic Crimes Court for Liberia (OWECC-L...

LiNCA Issues Tough Firearms Ultimatum -As Illegal Guns Face Crackdown

MONROVIA: Liberia's Arms Commission has issued a stern nationwide warning, ordering illegal firearm ...

As Drug Probe Pressure Mounts: Boakai’s Son Denies Cartel Links Receives Threatening Call From Unknown Person In Columbia

MONROVIA: President Joseph Nyuma Boakai's son has categorically denied allegations off his connectio...

NLA Donates To Charitable Institutions

BUCHANAN: In commemoration of Liberia's 179th Independence Anniversary, the National Lottery Autho...

Over 35 World Leaders Congratulate Liberia …On Its Independence Celebration

GRAND BASSA COUNTY: President Joseph Nyuma Boakai, Sr., on behalf of the Government and People of Li...

Investigating The Investigators …As Greed Compromises Cocaine Probe

MONROVIA: Liberia’s escalating cocaine crisis has entered a dangerous new phase, as trafficking ne...

“Rise Above Differences” ….. Independence Day Orator Urges Liberians

BUCHANAN: Liberia’s 179th Independence Day orator, Dr. Herbert Brewer, has called on Liberians to ...

Reclaiming Liberia’s Documentary Heritage … As Boakai Launches National Historical Recovery Initiative

BUCHANAN, G/BASSA CO.: President Joseph Nyuma Boakai, has announced the launch of the National Hi...

Restore Hope, Strengthen Unity …Trump’s Senior Adviser Tells Liberian Leaders

BUCHANAN, GRAND BASSA COUNTY: President Joseph Nyuma Boakai, Sr., on Sunday joined worshippers, gove...

Dr. Barbu Calls for Unity, Justice, and Accountability

MONROVIA: The Executive Director of the Office for the Establishment of the War and Economic Crimes ...

LRA Expands Digital Performance Initiative to Seven Counties

MONROVIA: As part of its ongoing efforts to build a high-performing and digitally enabled workforc...

The Career And Legacy Of Colonel Alhaji Abraham Kromah

MONROVIA: The structural design of security governance in Liberia after the civil wars was not simpl...

New Cocaine Seized Worth US$370m …As VP Koung Lauds Joint Security

MONROVIA: Liberia’s Vice-President, Jeremiah Kpan Koung, alias, (JKK), has praised the country’s...

Patriotism Takes Center Stage -Boakai Proclaims July 26 179th Independence Day

MONROVIA: President Joseph Nyuma Boakai Sr. has officially proclaimed Sunday, July 26, 2026, as Libe...

Supreme Court Orders Finda Bundoo’s Release -As Defense Lawyers Mount Challenge

MONROVIA: Former Chief of Protocol to ex- President George Weah, Nora Finda Bundoo, was on Wednesday...

Cllr. Cephas Challenges Jury Recall -Cites Fundamental Breach of Liberian Criminal Procedure

MONROVIA: A leading Liberian international criminal lawyer has raised serious legal objections to ...

Drug Cartels Tighten Grip On Liberia …Foreign Nationals Arrested With Massive Cocaine Consignment

DUAZON, MARGIBI COUNTY: Liberia's deepening narcotics crisis reached another explosive turning poin...

ECOWAS Endorses Two Liberian Professionals …Charlyne Brumskine Appointed Judge, Dehpue Zuo, Commissioner

FREETOWN, SIERRA LEONE: The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), has approved the app...

The “Storm Next Door” …Adjacent To Lofa, Nimba Counties

MONROVIA: Martin Sele, a United States Marine Corps Veteran who is also Chief Executive Officer (C...

CSA Boss's Wife Quits JFK Top Post - Senate Pushes Pressure On Husband To Face Suspension or Removal

MONROVIA: A cloud of uncertainty has settled over one of Liberia's most prominent public-service f...

Judge With No integrity -Ngafuan: A Menace To Society

By Frank P. Martin MONROVIA: Finance and Development Planning Minister, Augustine Kpehe Ngafuan, ...

MCC, Others Launch Joint Cleanup … Along Japanese Freeway

MONROVIA: The Monrovia City Corporation (MCC), in collaboration with the Payneville City Corporati...

ECOWAS Leaders Meet In S/ Leone -Boakai In Attendance

MONROVIA: President Joseph Nyuma Boakai Sr. departed Liberia on Sunday for Lungi, Sierra Leone, and ...

Judiciary Draws Line -Declares War On Political Interference

MONROVIA: Liberia’s Chief Justice, Yamie Quiqui Gbeisay Sr. has delivered one of his strongest w...

Liberian Scientist Earns Global Honor - Sheck Sherif Transforms Nation's Air Quality Monitoring

MONROVIA: In a landmark achievement for Liberia's scientific community, Liberian environmental scie...

LRA Provides Clarity -Rejects ‘Forged’ Document In Circulation

MONROVIA: The Liberia Revenue Authority (LRA) has formally rejected as fraudulent a document circula...

Investing In Media Excellence -Pro-Tempore Karnga-Lawrence Sponsors 11 Journalists

MONROVIA: Eleven Liberian journalists have departed the country for Abuja, Nigeria, to participate i...

Where Is US Treasury Report? -As Questions Swirl Over US$19.2M Cocaine Probe

MONROVIA: Liberia's largest cocaine seizure continues to fuel national controversy as questions moun...

House Expands Legislative Seats -Ignores Fiscal Crisis In Hardship

MONROVIA: In a move already fueling constitutional controversy and public outrage, Liberia's House o...

NASSCORP Takes Another Giant Step -Goes Full Digital

MONROVIA: The National Social Security & Welfare Corporation (NASSCORP) today launched its mobile ap...

What Happens To District #10’s ‘Empty Seat’? ...As Aggrieved Citizens Issue 21-Day Ultimatum

MONROVIA: Residents of Montserrado County Electoral District-# 10, under the banner: “Save Dist...

NASSCORP Goes Digital Fully -Innovation Sparks New Era

MONROVIA: Liberia's social security system has entered a transformative digital era. In another land...

Boakai Fires Fresh Message At Critics

MONROVIA: President Joseph Nyuma Boakai's latest response to critics following his return from Turke...

Nigeria Pledges Deeper Economic Cooperation With Liberia    

ABUJA, NIGERIA: The Federal Republic of Nigeria has reaffirmed commitment to strengthening its longs...

Police Services Rated ‘Most Corruption Prone’ ...CENTAL State Of Corruption Report

MONROVIA: The Center for Transparency and Accountability in Liberia (CENTAL), has released findings ...

LBS Boss Defies Senate -Threatens Unprecedented March on Capitol

MONROVIA: Liberia's constitutional balance of power is facing renewed scrutiny after state-owned Lib...

I Am Not Connected To Drugs ...VP Koung Assets; As Whispers Grow In Cocaine Probe

MONROVIA: Liberia's deepening illicit drug crisis has entered what seems to be a volatile new phase ...

Five Charged, Many Questions -Who Brought The Cocaine Here? Who Owns The Drugs?

By. Our Staff Writer MONROVIA: Following nearly a month into the investigation of US$19.2 milli...

Protecting Truth Through Law -WPA Engages Civil Society

MONROVIA: Liberia’s Witness Protection Agency (WPA) has intensified efforts to strengthen accounta...

Justice Demands National Commitment -Dr. Barbu Calls for Reparations

MONROVIA: As Liberia intensifies efforts to establish a War and Economic Crimes Court, Dr. Cllr. Jal...

Liberia Becomes Transit Hub For Drugs … Police Chief Tells Senators

By: Barclay Karnley Jr   MONROVIA: The Inspector General of the Liberia National Police (LNP),...

Mining Taskforce’s Operation Under Scrutiny -Saryee Calls for Structural Reform

MONROVIA: A sharp and serious concern has erupted over the government’s approach to tackling illeg...

Integrity Under Siege -But Gongloe Declares Anti-Corruption War

MONROVIA: Liberia's anti-corruption debate took a dramatic turn as prominent lawyer, Cllr. Tiawan Sa...

What Happens To US$19m Cocaine Probe? …As Public Concerns Mount

MONROVIA: Since Liberia’s joint national security forces began investigation of the much-heralded ...

Capitol Building Power Rift -Beyond Deputy Speaker Fallah’s Outburst

MONROVIA: Deputy Speaker, Thomas Fallah's public criticism of Speaker Richard Nagbe Koon has shaken...

Senate Craves Open Probe … Hosts US$19m Cocaine Investigators Today In Open Session

By: Barclay Karnley Jr MONROVIA: Several Senators on Capitol Hill in Monrovia have expressed disa...

Top US Embassy Official Meets Liberia’s Police Chief ...As Efforts To Dismantle Transnational Criminal Networks On Drugs Continue

MONROVIA: U.S. Embassy Chargé d’Affaires, Joe Zadrozny, has reaffirmed Washington’s commitment ...

Ahead of July 26 Celebration: Mass Demolition In Buchanan Infuriates Lawmaker

BUCHANAN: Representative Matthew Joe has expressed strong disapproval of the ongoing mass demolition...

Sen. Cyrus Lauds Boakai

By: Barclay Karnley Jr MONROVIA: Lofa County Senator, Momo Tarnuekollie Cyrus, has commended Pres...

Lighe Reinforces Liberia's Maritime Diplomacy -Maritime Leadership Strengthened

ACCRA, GHANA: Liberia has reinforced its position as a continental maritime powerhouse, with Commiss...

Piah Hails Former VP Taylor

MONROVIA: Information Minister Jerolinmek Matthew Piah has expressed admiration of the recent positi...

Several Officials Not Effective ...UP Asserts; Craves Reshuffle In Govt.

By: Barclay Karnley Jr MONROVIA: Ruling Unity Party (UP), National Chairman, Reverend/ Dr. J. Lut...

US-Based Liberians On Immigration Deadline -As Minister Nyanti Leads High-Stakes Washington Push

WASHINGTON D.C.: With the future of more than 4,000 Liberians in the United States hanging in the ba...

Diplomatic Inclusion Deepens Women Leadership -Liberia Reaffirms Commitment

MONROVIA: Liberia’s Acting Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Ethel Davis, has reaffirmed the...

NOCAL Official Linked To Drug Scandal -US$19.2 Million Cocaine Bust Point To Powerful Networks

MONROVIA: Liberia’s widening US$19.2 million cocaine scandal has taken a dramatic turn as mounting...

EU Boosts Liberia’s Maritime Security -Delivers Modern Patrol Boats

MONROVIA: The European Union has handed over advanced maritime security assets to Liberia, strengthe...

Boakai Receives National Health Insurance Bill

By: Frank P. Martin MONROVIA: President Joseph Nyuma Boakai on Monday, June 22, 2026, received...

Salala Citizens Support WECC

SALALA DISTRICT, BONG CO.: Citizens of Salala District in Bong County have reaffirmed their support ...

NACSUL Praises LTMI Operations -Inspection Reveals Modern Systems

MONROVIA: The National Civil Society Union of Liberia (NACSUL) has commended the operational capacit...

In US$19.2m Drug Investigation: Govt. Declares Three Airport Officials Wanted

MONROVIA: One of Liberia’s biggest cocaine arrests in recent history has entered a new phase as go...

Liberia Heads Two Regional Financial Groups

MONROVIA: Liberia has secured two major financial leadership milestones after being unanimously ele...

Women Push For Reforms, Improved Social Services

By Frank P. Martin MONROVIA: Women leaders, lawmakers, development partners, and government offic...

Drugs Storm Over Liberia-Former Deputy LDEA Boss Warns Nation

MONROVIA: Liberia is drifting toward a dangerous narcotics catastrophe as powerful drug syndicates a...

Promises Made, Crisis Deepens ...Critics X-Ray Boakai’s Anti-Drug Fight

MONROVIA: More than two years after President Joseph Nyuma Boakai Sr., declared Liberia’s drug epi...

Mass Redundancy Looms In Government -Thousands Face Uncertain Retirement

MONROVIA: Thousands of Liberian civil servants are confronting uncertainty and economic anxiety foll...

Arson Trial Faces Delay -As Court Approves Medical Leave

MONROVIA: Criminal Court “A” at the Temple of Justice has granted temporary medical travel clea...

Labour Ministry Generates US$6.3 M -Accelerates Work Permit Regime

By: Barclay Karnley Jr MONROVIA: The Senate committee on Labour has released a report, indicating...

To Unravel US$19.2m Drugs Saga: Boakai Reaches Out To Global Investigators ...Vows Dismantling Criminal Enterprise In Liberia

MONROVIA: President Joseph Boakai vowed Tuesday that nobody connected to Liberia’s massive US$19,2...

ANC Demands Full Accountability -Amid Raging Drug Crisis

MONROVIA: The Alternative National Congress (ANC) has expressed profound outrage and unequivocal con...

MCC, World Bank Review Progress -As City Seeks More Support

MONROVIA: Monrovia City authorities and World Bank officials met Monday to review progress under the...

Finda Bundoo Appears In Court -As Motion For Surety Intensifies

By: Frank P. Martin Monrovia: Criminal Court “C” at the Temple of Justice has scheduled a he...

President Boakai Makes New Appointments in Government ~ Reconstitutes LACRA and LSEZA Boards

Executive Mansion, Monrovia: –President Joseph Nyuma Boakai, Sr., has made a series of appointment...

President Boakai Directs Stronger Support for Farmers, Stresses Agricultural Production and MCC Performance

Executive Mansion, Monrovia—President Joseph Nyuma Boakai, Sr. has called for intensified governme...

Top Envoy Visits Mayor Siafa …Highlights Potential Investment Here

MONROVIA: Potential avenues for investment, business collaboration, and strengthened people-to-peopl...

Simeon Freeman Alarms on Boakai’s SONA

MONROVIA: The political leader of the Movement for Progress Change (MPC), Simeon Freeman, has launch...

Boakai Backs Army …On Land Retrieval

By: Frank P. Martin MONROVIA: President Joseph Nyuma Boakai has moved to defend the government...

Editorial

The PRESS Is National Security, Too

If the state can find a billion, it can find the will to strengthen the estate that guards it — wi...

No Sacred Cows? Then, Let the State be Bound by the Same Law It Wiel

When the Ministry of Justice (MOJ), announced the charges against former Vice President, Jewel Howar...

The Siren Menace: How Monrovia Is Handed Over to Noise

The State introduced Siren and was meant to clear the road for the state’s most urgent business. ...

W/Bank Technical Mission Engages LWSC

MONROVIA: A Technical Support Mission from the World Bank is currently in Liberia holding discussion...

Liberia Begins Preparation For Kimberly Team

MONROVIA: The Government of Liberia, through the Ministry of Mines and Energy (MME), will host an in...

Education

AML High School Students Get 100% WASSCE Success

YEKEPA, NIMBA CO.: Juwle Kumeh, Principal of the ArcelorMittal Liberia High School in Yekepa, Nimba ...

Liberia Hosts AFTRA Executive Leadership …As Africa Advances Teacher Professionalization

MONROVIA: What should every parent be able to expect from the person standing in front of their chil...

MCSS Teachers Demand Salary Adjustment, Other Reforms

‎MONROVIA: The Monrovia Consolidated School System Teachers’ Association (MCSSTA) has announced ...

LiMA Sends 22 Liberians to Regional Maritime University

MONROVIA: The Liberia Maritime Authority (LiMA) announces the departure of 22 Liberian scholarship b...

Maritime Education Gets Boost -LIMA Sends Five Liberian Students to Shanghai

MONROVIA: The Liberia Maritime Authority (LIMA) is set to send five Liberian students to China to pu...

Liberia Looks to Rwanda’s Lessons …. Advances Plans for National Peace, Reconciliation Museum

KAGALI, RWANDA: More than two decades after the guns fell silent, Liberia is taking a significant st...

LiMA Expands Maritime Skills -Awards Scholarship For Studies In China

MONROVIA: The Liberia Maritime Authority (LiMA) has awarded a prestigious scholarship to a Liberian ...

Boakai Brokers UL Peace Deal -Moves To End University Impasse

PAYNESVILLE: President Joseph Nyuma Boakai Sr. has brokered an agreement among key University of Lib...

UL Crisis Sparks Education Intervention - Freeman Pledges Tuition For 1,000 Students

MONROVIA: Opposition political leader, Simeon Freeman has launched a forceful intervention in Liberi...

UL Reopens August 25 …Board Gives Clear, Non-negotiable Directive; Dr. Maparyan Discloses

MONROVIA: University of Liberia (UL) President, Dr. Layli Maparyan, on Monday, August 10, 2026, outl...

Boakai Expands Presidential Scholarship Program Nationwide - Extends Access to Public High Schools and TVET Institutions

MONROVIA: As part of his Administration’s broader commitment to expanding access to education, dev...

AML Fetes 6,500 Children

YEKEPA, NIMBA CO.: As part of its longstanding commitment to corporate social responsibility and com...

Boakai Calls for Accelerated Renovation of UL Campuses

MONROVIA: President Joseph Nyuma Boakai, Sr., has directed the Administration of the University of...

Invest In Children’s Education … Trade Unionist Challenges Parents

MONROVIA: A Liberian Trade Unionist, Mr. Tye K.S Jaye, has challenged parents to invest in their c...

AML Awards Foreign Scholarships to 24 Young Liberians

MONROVIA: ArcelorMittal Liberia (AML), has awarded foreign scholarships to twenty-four (24) young Li...

Crackdown On Examination Fraud -WAEC Cancels Subject Results of 496 Candidates

MONROVIA: The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has released the provisional results of the 2...

Three UL Faculty Members Off for Studies

MONROVIA: Three University of Liberia faculty members have secured scholarships to pursue doctoral s...

Students Crave Liberian Embassy’s Presence In Turkey ...Meet With President Boakai

ANKARA: President Joseph Nyuma Boakai, Sr. has reinforced his administration's commitment to engagin...

MCC Rejects Claim of Students Abandonment In China ...Sets Record Straight

MONROVIA: The Monrovia City Corporation (MCC) has taken note of recent allegations suggesting that i...

Gender Minister Challenges 863 GONET Academy Graduates

MONROVIA: The Minister of Gender, Children and Social Protection, Madam Gbeme Horace-Kollie, has cha...

Over 500 Children in Gbarpolu Lack Access to School ...Local Leader Discloses

GBARPOLU COUNTY: More than 500 school-aged children in over 30 communities across Gbarpolu County a...

TuGon Foundation Expands Skills Development Program

By Frank P. Martin MONROVIA: The TuGon Educational Foundation has intensified its efforts to empo...

Integrate Peace Education In Nat’l Curriculum … LPBO Executive Director Kamara Urges

By: Barclay Karnley Jr MONROVIA: The Executive Director of the Liberia Peace Building Office, She...

WASSCE Test Backfires ...Eight Charged With Bribery, Other Crimes

MONROVIA: The Liberia National Police (LNP) has formally charged nine individuals in two separate ca...

Senate Unveils WECC Roadmap

By: Barclay Karnley Jr MONROVIA: In a significant step towards strengthening accountability, just...

Health

Liberia’s Medical Body Honors Jeety — As LCPS Cites Decades of Contributions to Health Sector

MONROVIA: The Liberia College of Physicians and Surgeons has conferred its Honorary Fellowship in Me...

Liberia Seeks $22m For Cancer Center - Pursues IAEA Support to Expand Cancer Care

By Elbie Pannoh VIENNA/MONROVIA: Liberia is seeking at least US$22 million to construct, equip an...

Liberia To Host Scientific Confab …. NPHIL Calls on Researchers, Students Participation

By: Barclay Karnley Jr MONROVIA: The government of Liberia through the National Public Health Ins...

UNFPA Trains Journalists on SRHR

By: Barclay Karnley Jr MONROVIA: The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) on Wednesday, August...

Fake Doctors, Real Deaths -Regulatory Failures Put Liberians At Risk

CALDWELL: A woman’s death after alleged surgery by a man accused of falsely presenting himself as ...

Gov’t Increases Ebola Alert -NPHIL says No Case Detected

MONROVIA: The National Public Health Institute of Liberia (NPHIL) has assured the public that the co...

China Donates Lifesaving Medical Supplies -Strengthens JFK’s Capability

By Elbie Pannoh MONROVIA – China has reaffirmed its longstanding commitment to Liberia's health...

Boakai Wants JFK Hospital’s Regional Prestige Restored

MONROVIA: President Joseph Nyuma Boakai has applauded healthcare workers at the John F. Kennedy Medi...

MCC Health Director Off To China

MONROVIA: The Director of Health and Social Services at the Monrovia City Corporation (MCC), Ms. Say...

Huge Salaries Slash Against Local Officials? -As ClaimS of Disparity Spread

MONROVIA: There are reports of growing tension as serious allegations emerged that county officials...

Lifesaving Medical Outreach In Sinoe - Gbobee Foundation Reaches Rural Families

TARJUOWON DISTRICT: More than 500 residents of Tarjuowon Statutory District, Sinoe County, have bene...

PUL Pays Tributes To Fallen Journalists …Opens Book of Condolence Today

MONROVIA: The Press Union of Liberia (PUL) has paid tributes to two fallen professional journalists,...

PUL Pays Tributes To Fallen Journalists …Opens Book of Condolence Today

MONROVIA: The Press Union of Liberia (PUL) has paid tributes to two fallen professional journalists,...

EU Accelerates Light-Up Greenville Project -Provides New Energy Meters

MONROVIA: The European Union-funded “Light Up Greenville” project has achieved another major mil...

Child Marriage, Others Under Spotlight ...As Traditional Leaders of Africa Meet In Gbarnga

GBARNGA, BONG CO.: The Ministry of Local Government (MLG), with support from the UN Women Spotlight ...

Messi tracker: Goals, assists, key moments in 2026

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Politics

Rescue Mission Creates Hardship -CDC’s Koijee Asserts

MONROVIA: Opposition Congress for Democratic Change (CDC) Secretary General, Jefferson Koijee, has l...

Jewel’s Lawyers Challenge Drug Charges

By: Frank P Martin MONROVIA: Lawyers representing former Vice President, Jewel Howard Taylor, h...

Distortion of Record! … Tweh’s Office Responds To Senator Snowe

By Frank P. Martin MONROVIA: Bomi County Senator, Edwin Melvin Snowe, has vowed to vote against C...

Boakai’s “Mean” Govt Under Fire -KARGON TELLS UP: “Put Your House In Order”

MONROVIA: Rising living costs, shrinking purchasing power and growing frustration over government re...

Opposition’s Roundtable Meeting Deepens Rift In NPP …. As Party Suspends Three Officials

By: Barclay Karnley Jr MONROVIA: The National Patriotic Party (NPP) has suspended three Executive...

Aloysius Toe Quits ANC – Cites “Arbitrary Removal” From Leadership Platform

MONROVIA: Opposition Alternative National Congress (ANC) has been hit by a fresh internal political ...

Key Boakai Allies Break Ranks

MONROVIA: President Joseph Nyuma Boakai’s political alliance is showing signs of strain as some of...

Will New Political Frontier Hold? …As CDC’s Jamaica Roundtable Rejects NPP

By: Frank P. Martin MONROVIA: Prior to the much-heralded two-day opposition roundtable, a disagre...

The Art of Political Departure; Leaving a Legacy of Integrity and Growth

“Leaders should be the frontispiece of wisdom and the phrontistery of national leadership—a livi...

Opposition’s VP Dilemma ...As Senator Kogar Eyes Jewel’s Seat

By: Staff Writer MONROVIA: As members of the opposition community converge at former President Ge...

‘Our Pa Sorry, We Made Mistake!’ …Massive Crowd Chanted As Weah Returns Home

By Frank P. Martin RIA, Margibi: Former President George Manneh Weah returned to Liberia Wednesd...

Tweah Defends CDC Audit Record -Says Weah Reformed Public Accountability

MONROVIA: Former Finance and Development Planning Minister, Samuel D. Tweah Jr. has challenged the r...

NEC Launches Five-Year Strategic Plan

By: Barclay Karnley Jr MONROVIA: The National Elections Commission of Liberia (NEC – Liberia) on...

Nimba Citizens Group Decries ‘Political Sanction’ …Against Kogar

GANTA: The United Citizens of Nimba for Peace and Progress (UCNPP), has launched a scathing attack...

CDC Rallies For Weah’s Return …As Gov’t Tightens Security

By Independent’s Political Editor MONROVIA: The main opposition Political Leader, former Presi...

Piah, Cole Clash Over Jewel Taylor Case

MONROVIA: Liberia’s Information Minister, Jerolinmek Piah and Bong County District #3 Representati...

CMC Accepts Weah’s Call For Unity -Opposition Unity Takes Center Stage

MONROVIA: The Citizens Movement for Change (CMC), has formally accepted former President George Mann...

Nimba Political Fault Lines Deepen -County Unity At Risk Over Kogar Ouster

MONROVIA: County Senator, Nyan Twayen, has urged political leaders and citizens to prevent Represent...

Freeman Accuses Government of Intimidation

By: Elbie Pannoh MONROVIA: Political Leader of the Movement for Progressive Change (MPC), Simeon ...

MDR Expels Senator Kogar -As Power Struggle Deepens In Nimba

GANTA, NIMBA CO: The Movement for Democracy and Reconstruction (MDR) has expelled Senator Samuel G. ...

Opposition Alliance Faces Setback ...As Bility’s CMC Rejects CDC Invitation 

MONROVIA: Liberia’s newest political crusade sensational, the Citizens Movement for Change (CMC) h...

U.S. Rejects McGill’s Off Sanction Bid …Says He Returns To Public Office As Senator

MONROVIA: Margibi County Senator, Nathaniel F. McGill, has suffered a fresh diplomatic and political...

“Political Protest Will Undermine Drugs Fight” -Traditional Chief Warns

GBARNGA, BONG CO.: A senior traditional leader has urged residents of Bong County to reject any pla...

Transitional Justice Requires Broad National Ownership … Cllr. Jallah Barbu Asserts

MONROVIA: The Executive Director of the Office for the Establishment of the War and Economic Crimes ...

ANC Decries Selective Justice

MONROVIA: Liberia’s moderate opposition political party, Alternative National Congress (ANC), has ...

President’s Trust In Security Sparks CDC Fury

MONROVIA: The Secretary General of the Coalition for Democratic Change (CDC), Jefferson Tamba Koijee...

Choose Legacy, Or… …Rep Bility Urges Boakai

MONROVIA: Liberia’s newest sensational political party, Citizens Movement for Change (CMC) Politic...

Weah Urges Nigerian Bar To Defend Democracy …Warns Against Institutional Erosion

By Frank P. Martin PORT HARCOURT, NIGERIA: Former Liberian President, George Manneh Weah has urge...

Keynote Address By H.E. George Manneh Weah, Sr. Former President of the Republic of Liberia At The 66th Annual General Conference of the Nigerian Bar Association Theme: “Beyond Limits” Port Harcourt, Rivers State Federal Republic of Nigeria August 23, 20

Good afternoon. Let me begin by extending warm greetings and best wishes to His excellency Bola Ahme...

Weah Detects Tyranny …Vows Resistance

MONROVIA: Former President George Manneh Weah has accused President Joseph Nyuma Boakai’s admini...

Drug Fight Must Rise Above Politics -CMC Political Leader Urges Fairness

MONROVIA: CMC Political Leader, Musa Bility has urged the government and opposition to keep politics...

ALCOP Condemns Police Intimidation -Demands Transparency, Accountability

MONROVIA: The All Liberia Coalition Party (ALCOP) has backed the government’s campaign against ill...

Jewel Howard Taylor Charged ...Gov't Cites Drug Trafficking, others

MONROVIA: Former Vice President, Jewel Howard Taylor, has been formally charged in connection with L...

Sen. Chea Challenges Police Narrative -Why Coleman Targeting Konneh?

MONROVIA: Senate Judiciary Committee Chair, Cllr. Augustine Chea, has sharply questioned what he des...

Nimba Pushes For Presidency …Ahead of 2029 Polls

MONROVIA: What appears to be a provocative political campaign is fast emerging from Nimba County and...

Former Speaker Issues Veiled Warning

MONROVIA: Former Speaker of the House of Representatives, Cllr. Jonathan Fonati Koffa has issued a c...

Will Charles Taylor Return? …As He Clocks 80 In 2028

By: Political & Diplomatic Editor MONROVIA: Twenty-three year after former President Charles Ghank...

Cocaine War Erupts Into Trust Crisis -Konneh, Ali Clash Over Gov’t’s Response

MONROVIA: Liberia’s multimillion-dollar cocaine investigation has erupted into a sharp political...

Diaspora Summit Targets Overseas Voting -As Liberians Abroad Push For Electoral Rights

MONROVIA: Liberian diaspora leaders, policymakers, students and community advocates are set to conve...

Election Fees Hike Sparks Alarm -NEC Comes Under Pressure

MONROVIA: The National Elections Commission’s (NEC), proposed increase in candidate registration f...

How They Betrayed Boakai

A question of whether the President, Joseph Nyuma Boakai, was betrayed by the very hands he trusted...

Kogar Demands Police IG Suspension -As Drugs Probe Faces Credibility Test

MONROVIA: Senator Samuel G. Kogar of Nimba County has called for the immediate suspension or recusal...

Taylor’s August 11 Departure In Retrospect -23 Years Later Today In History

MONROVIA: Twenty-three years after Charles Ghankay Taylor, under intense diplomatic pressure from so...

Drug Silence Deepens National Unease -Snowe Says ‘Something Is Not Adding Up’

MONROVIA: Bomi County Senator, Edwin Melvin Snowe Jr. has dramatically escalated his criticism of Li...

Constitutional Deadlock Tests Liberia’s Democracy -Kogar Demands Supreme Court Clarity

MONROVIA: Senator Samuel G. Kogar has urged the Supreme Court to swiftly resolve the constitutional ...

Evidence Must Guide Justice -Snowe Defends Foreign Minister Nyanti

MONROVIA: Bomi County Senator Edwin Melvin Snowe has mounted what appears to be a forceful defense o...

“Weah Was Placed In Cage” …Ex-Labor Minister Grades Boakai High In Governance

By: Barclay Karnley Jr MONROVIA: Former Minister of Labor during the erstwhile regime of ex-presi...

“Revolutionary Action” Awaits Sen. Kogar

By: Barclay Karnley Jr MONROVIA: The Youth League of the Movement for Democracy and Reconstruct...

“We Are Revolutionaries, Not Murderers” -Boima Fahnbulleh Hits Back At Ian Yhap

MONROVIA: H. Boima Fahnbulleh Jr., (PhD), a noted Liberian political scientist and philosopher has s...

Prophet Key Appeals For Forgiveness -Remorse Precedes Prison Release

By: Frank P. Martin MONROVIA: Imprisoned preacher, Justin Oldpa Yeazehn, popularly known as "Proph...

Prophet Key Appeals For Forgiveness -Remorse Precedes Prison Release

By: Frank P. Martin MONROVIA: Imprisoned preacher, Justin Oldpa Yeazehn, popularly known as "Proph...

Drug Probe Credibility Under Fire -Tweah Dares Boakai To Go Independent

By Elbie Pannoh MONROVIA: Former Finance Minister, Samuel D. Tweah Jr., has challenged Presiden...

Weah Somersaults On 2029 Presidential Polls -As He Electrifies Presidential Race

PHILADELPHIA/ MONROVIA: In January 2024, Liberia’s former President, George Manneh Weah, declar...

Boakai's Axe Falls …Top Security Officers, Others Sacked

MONROVIA: President Joseph Nyuma Boakai has unleashed what some political commentators characterized...

Yekeh’s Woes Deepen

MONROVIA: Weeks after the Supreme Court of Liberia dismissed Montserrado County District #10 Represe...

In Nimba’s Godfather Race: Kogar Stuns Koung

ZOR-ZUALY, Nimba County: As the battle for the late Senator Prince Y. Johnson's formidable politica...

Confront Liberia’s Present Realities -C Amb. Shoniyin Urges Leaders To Act

MONROVIA: As Liberia marks its 179th Independence Anniversary, former Acting Foreign Affairs Ministe...

Nimba Elders Threaten Protest - As Political Rift Deepens

Freeman Town: Traditional elders in Nimba County have reportedly threatened peaceful street protests...

Independence Reflection Deepens Concerns -ANC’s Cummings Asserts Weak Governance

MONROVIA: As Liberia celebrates its 179th Independence Day, the opposition Alternative National Con...

CDC Breaks Silence Over ‘Political Crackdown’

MONROVIA: The Congress for Democratic Change (CDC), has threatened a political showdown against wha...

ANC’s Toe Criticizes Street Protest Politics …Warns Against Threats to Democratic Stability

By Frank P. Martin MONROVIA: A stalwart of opposition Alternative National Congress (ANC), and pr...

Democrats Yesterday, Oppressors Today …As Current Officials Built Their Legacy On Protest, But…

By: Our Staff Writer MONROVIA: Liberia's democracy faced one of its most serious post-war tests...

Amb. Finda Bundoo Breaks Silence -Says: “I Have Learned My Lesson”

MONROVIA: Tears flowed freely, political wounds resurfaced, and painful memories returned as former ...

CDC Alleges Assassination Plot

MONROVIA: The main opposition, Congress for Democratic Change (CDC) has accused Police Inspector Gen...

Cummings Calls For Foreign Probe …In Drug Bust

MONROVIA: Alternative National Congress (ANC) political leader, Alexander B. Cummings, has intensifi...

Easing Unity Party’s Rift -VP Koung Visits Wilmot Paye

MONROVIA: Vice President Jeremiah Kpan Koung has launched a quiet but significant reconciliation eff...

UP Chairman Mounts Pressure For Cabinet Shake-Up

MONROVIA: Pressure is mounting on President Joseph Nyuma Boakai to overhaul his administration (Exec...

PUL Condemns 'Attack Dog' Politics -Media Independence Underlined Again

MONROVIA: The Press Union of Liberia (PUL) has issued a strong warning to government officials aga...

CMC Identifies With Destitute Liberians

By: Barclay Karnley Jr MONROVIA: Ahead of the much-publicized 2029 Presidential and Legislative...

Party Faithful Cry Out -UP Loyalists Accuse Officials of Betrayal

MONROVIA: Fresh cracks have emerged within Liberia's ruling Unity Party (UP), as growing frustration...

Speak Koon Eyes Sinoe County? -As Political Calculations Intensify Before 2029

MONROVIA: Fresh political reports from Southeastern Liberia have intensified speculation that House ...

City Reduction Risks Electoral Backlash …Reform or Political Risk?

MONROVIA: The Joseph Nyuma Boakai administration's proposal to reduce Liberia's officially recognize...

McGill Declares Bassa CDC's Battleground -As 2029 Battle Lines Drawn Early

BUCHANAN: Congress for Democratic Change (CDC) stalwart, Margibi County Senator, Nathaniel McGill, h...

Will Weah Return To Presidency? …As Opposition ‘Gang up’ Against Boakai For 2029

MONROVIA: It seems that George Mannah Weah, the indisputably charismatic leader of Liberia’s leadi...

Election Rules Shift -House Tightens Code of Conduct

MONROVIA: In a move expected to shape the political landscape ahead of Liberia's future elections, t...

UP Used Propaganda To Obtain State Power But... Ex-VP Taylor Speaks Out On Governance Challenges

By. Frank P. Martin MONROVIA: Former Vice President, Jewel Howard Taylor, has accused the govern...

Retry Tweah? Let It Go, Fallah Tells Go’t

MONROVIA: Liberia's political and legal landscape has been reignited after House Deputy Speaker, Th...

Weah Ignites New Political Storm -2029 Race Speculation Intensifies

MONROVIA: Former President George Weah's powerful anniversary address has dramatically reshaped Libe...

Amid Fresh Political Speculation: MPC Freeman Defends Weah

ZWEDRU: The political storm surrounding former President George Weah's absence from the Congress fo...

Lack Of Interest Or…? …As Weah Dodges CDC 22nd Gala

ZWEDRU, G/GEDEH CO.: Former President George Manneh Weah has long projected himself as the undispute...

Nimba's Power Struggle Intensifies …As Kogar Takes On Koung

SUACOCO, BONG CO: A fresh political confrontation between Nimba County Senator, Samuel Kogar and Vic...

Forgery Probe At H/Rights Commission -As Boakai ‘Yellow Cards’ Cllr. Brown

MONROVIA: President Joseph Boakai has suspended the Chairperson of Liberia’s Independent National ...

Opposition Rising!! - Zwedru Showdown Signals Early 2029 Battle

ZWEDRU, G/GEDEH: As Liberia's political landscape begins shifting toward the 2029 elections, a massi...

Tweah Vows Fierce Resistance ...Against Any Subversion of His Not-Guilty Verdict

MONROVIA: Former Minister of Finance and Development Planning, Samuel D. Tweah Jr., has formally wri...

NEC Defends Staff Reassignments -Clarifies Recent Personnel Actions

MONROVIA: The National Elections Commission (NEC) has rejected reports suggesting internal divisions...

Succession Battle Intensifies UP Cracks Emerging

MONROVIA: Liberia’s ruling Unity Party (UP) is facing growing internal political turbulence ahead ...

Succession Battles Intensifies UP Cracks Emerging

MONROVIA: Liberia’s ruling Unity Party (UP) is facing growing internal political turbulence ahead ...

VP Koung Not Undermining CDC ...Office Fans Off Party Chapter’s Claims

MONROVIA: The Office of Liberia’s Vice President says, it noted recent social media commentary, su...

Tweah Petitions Global Bodies -Alleges Targeting Following US$6.2 Million Acquittal

MONROVIA: Former Finance and Development Planning Minister, Samuel D. Tweah, has escalated his legal...

Liberia: Centrism Movement Welcomes Arrival of Yellow Machines; Says Equipment Brings Hope, Especially for Grand Gedeh

MONROVIA –The arrival of the first batch of newly procured yellow machines continues to attract na...

Sports

Liberia Seeks Capelli Sport Partnership

NEW YORK CITY, USA: Liberia’s Minister of Youth and Sports, Ms. Cornelia Wonkerleh Kruah, has held...

Honoring Liberia’s Sporting Icons -Boakai Tributes Legendary Coach JNJ

MONROVIA: President Joseph Nyuma Boakai Sr. has honored veteran footballer and coach, Josiah Nils Jo...

Boakai Inks Sports Fund Act …As ‘Boycharles’ Dreams Come Through

By: Barclay Karnley Jr MONROVIA: President Joseph Nyuma Boakai has made another interesting histo...

Bility Reopens FIFA Ban Battle -Silence Broken, Questions Resurface

By Elbie Pannoh MONROVIA: Former President of Liberia Football Association (LFA), Musa Hassan Bi...

National Pride Through Athletics -Sports Ministry Hails Liberian Athlete Nabwe

MONROVIA: Liberia's Ministry of Youth and Sports has hailed a Liberian track and field star, Antho...

Marine Shooters Defeat Liberia Land Authority

MONROVIA: The Liberia Maritime Authority (LiMA) basketball team, the Marine Shooters, delivered anot...

Champions Refuse To Fall -Maritime Marches Into Quarterfinals

MONROVIA: The defending champions, the Marine Strikers of the Liberia Maritime Authority (LiMA), hav...

2026 FIFA World Cup match schedule: Fixtures, results, features

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Premier League live updates: Brighton-Arsenal, Man City-Forest

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Economy

Public Service Clean-Up Commences -As CSA Verifies LIPA Personnel

MONROVIA: Liberia’s The Civil Service Agency (CAS) has launched a four-day personnel and credentia...

LNRCS Will Deliver Over US$1.1 Million in Emergency Aid -Secretary General Discloses

MONROVIA: The Liberia National Red Cross Society (LNRCS) Secretary General, Gregory T. Blamoh, has d...

Test of Generated Billion Begins …As Citizens Face Abject Poverty

MONROVIA: Liberia’s historic crossing of US$1 billion in domestic revenue generation has triggered...

Regional Tax Network Gains Momentum -As LRA Pushes West African Tax Integration

ACCRA: Liberia Revenue Authority (LRA) Commissioner General, James Dorbor Jallah, has called for dee...

Gov’t Reaffirms Equal Pay In Public Service

MONROVIA: The Government of Liberia (GOL), has reaffirmed its commitment to eliminating gender-based...

Liberia, US Leaders Launch Women Business Tech Hubs  

By: Barclay Karnley Jr MONROVIA: The Government of Liberia through the Ministry of Information ha...

Maritime Boosts Water Transport - As LiMA Advances Modern Coastal Ferry Project

MONROVIA: Liberia is mounting a major push to unlock the economic value of its coastline, with the L...

Boakai Pushes For U.S. Investment Here -Focuses On Trade, Security, Infrastructure, Etc.

WASHINGTON, D.C.: President Joseph Nyuma Boakai Sr. is intensifying Liberia’s diplomatic outreach ...

Gov’t Links Fuel Price Hike To Iran Conflict

By Elbie Pannoh MONROVIA: The Government of Liberia has attributed the recent increase in petrol...

How Gizzie Kollie Built A Career At AML

YEKEPA, NIMBA CO.: For Gizzie Kollie, career progress at ArcelorMittal Liberia (AML) is measured not...

Minister Nyumalin Leads Push For Power, Money, & Service From Monrovia …To Rural Areas

MONROVIA: Liberia's drive to push power, money, and services from the corridors of Monrovia into t...

Boakai Reverses Harmonization … Raises Salaries For Public Sector Workers

By: Barclay Karnley Jr MONROVIA: President Joseph Nyumah Boakai has disclosed that the over US$...

In Saudi Rice Trial: Lakpazee Chairman Says “No Rice Came Here”

MONROVIA: The Saudi rice trial took another dramatic turn Tuesday when Isaac K. Wedee, chairman of L...

Boakai Pushes Trade, Investment Agenda With US Senator

WASHINGTON, D.C., USA: President Joseph Nyuma Boakai, Sr., this week held discussions with United St...

Citizens Will See, Feel Impact - Boakai Assures Positive Livelihood But…

By Frank Martin & Barclay Karnley WASHINGTON DC, USA: President Joseph Nyuma Boakai, has stress...

AML Expands Jobs In Bong - Fenceline Residents Hail New Opportunities

GBARNGA: ArcelorMittal Liberia is deepening its community impact in Bong County by creating new loca...

Gov’t Provides 70,000 Jobs …LACE Confirms

MONROVIA: The Government of Liberia (GoL), in collaboration with the World Bank, has demonstrated a ...

Fraud, Misuse of Public Money Detected …Two Top Officials Risk Arrest

MONROVIA: The State-owned Liberia Anti-Corruption Commission (LACC) says it has secured judicial ord...

MCC Mayor Leads Cleanup Campaign In Freeport Community

MONROVIA: Monrovia City Mayor, John-Charuk Siafa joined residents, business owners, community leader...

CEMESP Enhances Citizens’ Knowledge On Extractive Sector

ZWEDRU/MONROVIA: The Center for Media Studies and Peacebuilding (CEMESP) with funding from GIZ- Libe...

 NOCAL’s VP Assures Transparency In Natural Resources Governance

By: Barclay Karnley Jr MONROVIA: The Vice President for Upstream of the National Oil Company of L...

Domestic Revenue Surpasses Us$1 billion -Ngafuan Hails Fiscal Self-Reliance Amid Spending Pressures

By Frank P. Martin HARPER: Liberia has surpassed the US$1 billion threshold in domestic revenue c...

Sound, Improved Profitability! …CBL Demystifies Progress In Banking Sector

MONROVIA: The Central Bank of Liberia (CBL), has disclosed that Liberia’s “banking sector remain...

PAVI FORT Debunks Contractors’ Nonpayment Claims

By: Barclay Karnley Jr MONROVIA: A Sierra Leone based company, PAVI FORT Associate, has reacted t...

Arrest Warrant For Former NOCAL Officials   …. As LACC Secures Court Order Over Allegations of Economic and Financial Crimes

By: Barclay Karnley Jr   MONROVIA: The Liberia Anti-Corruption Commission (LACC) has revealed th...

Gov’t Orders Task Force -Moves On Non-Performing Loans

MONROVIA: The Government of Liberia is moving to tackle the country’s non-performing loan (NPL) cr...

PAVI FORT Goes Bankrupt? …As Contractors Cry For Pay; Others

By: Barclay Karnley Jr MONROVIA: Workers of PAVI FORT, a Sierra Leone based company, have decried...

Boakai Wants Urgent Action to Resolve Non-Performing Loans

By: Elbie Pannoh MONROVIA: President Joseph Nyuma Boakai has called for urgent and coordinated a...

Bragging Billions: More Hardship …As Political Tension Flares

By: Our Staff Writer MONROVIA: The Liberian government, with support of some of its key interna...

Tarley Takes Sinoe Women’s Agenda To Boakai -Pushes Agriculture, Food Security, Rural Women Empowerment

MONROVIA: Greenville Port Director, Cllr. Sylvia Abena Tarley has taken the concerns of Sinoe’s ru...

Liberia Joins African Petroleum Regulators Forum -LPRA Gains Continental Voice In Oil Program

MONROVIA: Liberia has secured membership in the African Petroleum Regulators Forum (AFRIPERF), givin...

Afreximbank Increases Investment To US$1.3Bn …As Bank Expands OPS To Liberia, Senegal

CAIRO/MONROVIA: The Fund for Export Development in Africa (FEDA), the equity investment arm of Afric...

Ngafuan: WAMZ Must Fast-Track Eco - As Regional Growth Boosts Currency Drive

MONROVIA: Liberia’s Finance and Development Planning Minister, Augustine K. Ngafuan, has urged str...

Barbu Urges Swift Legislative Action -Links Witness Protection To WECC, NACC

MONROVIA: The Office for the Establishment of the War and Economic Crimes Court for Liberia (OWECC-L...

Coca-Cola Case Ends in US$13M Verdict -After 16 Years, Plaintiffs Claim Vindication

MONROVIA: A 16-year legal battle involving George Paye, Emmanuel Tyler, Sam Oye and Tonia Kparteh an...

Growth Without Bread On Table -Dan Saryee Evaluates Liberia’s Economic Growth

MONROVIA: Dan Torkamawon Saryee, former Acting Director-General of the Liberia Agriculture Commodity...

Nigeria, Liberia Collaborate To Grow Africa’s Blue Economy

ORON, NIGERIA: The Maritime Academy of Nigeria is partnering with the Liberia Maritime Authority and...

Reforms Hit National Concession Bureau

MONROVIA: The Director General of the National Bureau of Concessions, Hanson S. Kiazolu announced th...

Boakai’s First 100-Day Road Pledge Draws Public Backlash …Nearly Three Years On

MONROVIA: President Joseph Nyuma Boakai’s much-publicized promise to make Liberia’s major highw...

GOL, AML Implement New Community Development Fund

MONROVIA: ArcelorMittal Liberia and the Government of Liberia on Monday began laying the groundwork ...

Land Ownership Vetting Intensifies In Bassa …As WB Eyes Execution of Key Solar Project

BUCHANAN, G/BASSA CO.: The Liberia Land Authority (LLA) has been conducting land ownership vetting...

Judicial Reform Under Scrutiny -Gbeisay Warns Magistrates Against Corruption

By: Elbie Pannoh MONROVIA: Liberia’s Chief Justice, Yamie Quiqui Gbeisay, has issued a stern wa...

Gorhai-Artee Association Honors Rep Sokan

GRAND GEDEH COUNTY: The Association of Gorhai-Artee in Grand Gedeh County on Monday, August 24,2026,...

US$39m For ID Card System? …NIR Proposal Under Scrutiny

MONROVIA: A proposal by the National Identification Registry (NIR), seeking approximately US$39 mill...

MCC Calls For Greater Cooperation In Duala …As Clean Up Exercise Intensifies

MONROVIA: The Monrovia City Corporation (MCC) is intensifying its cleaning and greening campaign acr...

AML Salutes Safety Excellence -Vigilant Rail Crew Honored for Averting Incident

BUCHANAN, GRAND BASSA COUNTY — ArcelorMittal Liberia has honored four members of its Rail Departme...

Employed Wives Risk Tough Action …As Gender Minister Urges Unemployed Husbands To Report Them For Family Support

By Elbie Pannoh MONROVIA: Minister of Gender, Children and Social Protection, Gbeme Horace-Kolli...

For 2026 Petroleum Licensing Round Liberia Opens Prequalification

MONROVIA/ HOUSTON, TEXAS: The Liberia Petroleum Regulatory Authority (LPRA), has opened prequalifica...

MCC Boss, Ex-President Sirleaf, Others Get AEL Honor

MONROVIA: the Association of Evangelicals of Liberia (AEL) has honored the City of Monrovia for on...

BSE Unveils Five-Year Targets -Initiates Landmark Overhaul

By Frank P. Martin MONROVIA: Liberia’s Bureau of State Enterprises (BSE) has launched an ambiti...

U.S. Transferees Arrive Today ...Who Benefits?

MONROVIA: Liberia’s latest diplomatic decision to receive up to a whopping 1,200 third-country tra...

US$5.3M WATAF Project Targets Tax Reform -AfDB-Funded Initiative Strengthens Revenue Systems

ABUJA: The West African Tax Administration Forum (WATAF) has launched a US$5.3 million African Devel...

AML Elevates Liberian Engineer To Deputy General Manager Post

YEKEPA, NIMBA: ArcelorMittal Liberia (AML) has promoted Liberian Mining Engineer, Momo B. Moore to ...

Labor Ministry Outlines Jobs Creation Programs

MONROVIA: The Government of Liberia (GOL), through the Ministry of Labor, has outlined its jobs crea...

Snowe Earns Africa CDC Seat -Gains Regional Health Leadership Recognition

MONROVIA: Bomi County Senator, Edwin Melvin Snowe Jr. has earned a significant continental recogniti...

AML Elevates Liberian Engineer Momo Moore to Deputy General Manager for Mines

YEKEPA, NIMBA: ArcelorMittal Liberia (AML) has promoted Liberian Mining Engineer Momo B. Moore to t...

BR Fiaz Has Not Been Arrested For Drugs

MONROVIA: Global Pharmaceuticals Manufacturing and Laboratories Limited has strongly rejected allega...

CDA, UNDP Strengthen Rural Cooperatives -Training Gives Farmers Tools For Growth

PORKPA DISTRICT: Two agricultural cooperatives in Porkpa District, Grand Cape Mount County, have eme...

China Expands Skills Training For Liberia -450 Liberians Set For Specialized Training

MONROVIA: China is expanding its human resources development partnership with Liberia, with more tha...

LRA Nears Historic Revenue Mark -Jallah Drives Strong Collection Growth

MONROVIA: The Liberia Revenue Authority (LRA) is closing in on a record-setting revenue milestone, w...

 Many Schools Risk Closure …As MoE Conducts Quality Assessment Nationwide

MONROVIA: The Government of Liberia (GoL), through the Ministry of Education and partners has launch...

MCC Frontline Workers Get Salary Increment …Staffs Express Delight

MONROVIA: Frontline workers of the Monrovia City Corporation (MCC) have expressed appreciation to Ma...

As Liberia Spens US$200m Annually On Rice Import: COPDI Moves To Expand Local Production

MONROVIA: A group of local community rice farmers in Brewerville, Montserrado County, under the Cano...

Customs Reform Gains Momentum -WCO Advances Liberia’s AEO Programme

MONROVIA: The World Customs Organization (WCO) has concluded a week-long diagnostic mission in Liber...

BSE Launches 5-Yr. Strategic Plan

MONROVIA: The Bureau of State Enterprises (BSE) has reaffirmed its commitment to advancing transpar...

Digital Attacks Spark Concern -CAC Demands Probe Into Fake Accounts

MONROVIA: The Citizens Action Committee (CAC) has called for an immediate and impartial investigatio...

Truth Must Be Moral Compass …Ellen Asserts

NIGERIA: Liberia’s former President, Ellen Johnson Sirleaf, has called for investment in women, an...

Peacebuilders Strengthen Early Warning System In Liberia

MONROVIA: When communities remain peaceful, the efforts of those working behind the scenes to preven...

Tax Chiefs Back Digital VAT Reform -As West Africa Tackles Revenue Leakages

ABUJA, NIGERIA: Nearly 400 tax and revenue experts from 16 countries have converged in Abuja, Nigeri...

Mayor Siafa launches day-use bin initiative

MONROVIA: The Monrovia City Corporation (MCC), in partnership with Sheriff Development Corporation (...

MME Introduces New Gold Trade Regulations

By: Barclay Karnley Jr MONROVIA: In order to regulate gold trade and ensure transparency and acco...

Liberia's Economy Stable -Says African Development Bank

‎ ‎MONROVIA: The African Development Bank (AfDB) says Liberia's economy has become more stabl...

Liberia's Economy Stable -Says African Development Bank

‎ ‎MONROVIA: The African Development Bank (AfDB) says Liberia's economy has become more stabl...

FY-2027 Budget Talks Begin -CSA Opens Public Consultations

MONROVIA: The Civil Service Agency (CSA) has launched a three-day national budget consultation, brin...

Boakai Unveils 60-Vehicle NTA Fleet - Public Transport Revitalization Begins

By: Elbie Pannoh MONROVIA: The Boakai-Koung Administration is set to commission a fleet of 60 new...

NBC Validates Five-Year Strategy - Concession Reforms Gain Momentum

By Frank P. Martin MONROVIA: The National Bureau of Concessions (NDC) has endorsed a new five-y...

MCC, ICA Community Restore Vital Drainage At 18th Street

MONROVIA: Monrovia City Corporation (MCC), has joined leaders, youth, and residents of the ICA- Comm...

Small-Cap, Postal Affairs Ink PPP MOU

MONROVIA: In an exchange filing, the small-cap company announced the signing of a Memorandum of Un...

Liberia Risks US$400m Agric Blow -As EUDR Deadline Nears Fast

MONROVIA: Liberia could suffer a devastating economic shock, if it fails to meet the European Union...

Africa Driving African Growth -Boakai Hails First Atlantic Bank Launch

MONROVIA: President Joseph Nyuma Boakai has declared that Africa's economic future must be shaped by...

MCC Resumes Ban On Street Vending

MONROVIA: The Monrovia City Corporation (MCC) has officially reinstated its enforcement of the city'...

Forests Falling To Cocoa? …As EU Plans Ban On Liberian Cocoa

ZWEDRU, G/GEDEH: Recently, some journalists traveled to Southeastern Liberia to view satellite ima...

Ellen Foresees Criminal Enterprises Coming, If… As W/Bank Pushes Women's Financial Inclusion

By. Elbie Pannoh MONROVIA: Former President Ellen Johnson- Sirleaf, has called on the Liberian ...

KFAED supports Liberia road projects to boost connectivity

KUWAIT: The Kuwait Fund for Arab Economic Development (KFAED), on Wednesday participated in the ina...

LRA Embarks Reform Tour - Modernization Drive Gains Momentum

MONROVIA: The Liberia Revenue Authority (LRA) has embarked on a nationwide “Change Readiness Tourâ...

We Are Building More Than Roads …Boakai Asserts

LOFA COUNTY: President Joseph Nyuma Boakai says Liberia’s ongoing road investments are “building...

AML Trains 60 Leaders in Yekepa -Mining Giant Targets 1,800 Employees

YEKEPA: ArcelorMittal Liberia has graduated 60 supervisors and senior officers from an intensive lea...

LiMA Board Approves Strategic Instruments …To Advance Digital Transformation, Revenue Mobilization

MONROVIA: The Board of Directors of the Liberia Maritime Authority (LiMA) has approved a suite of st...

Nimba Residents Benefit From AML's Employment Training

YEKEPA, NIMBA CO.: A member of the Local Consultative Forum (LCF) in Nimba County has commended Arce...

LRA Chief Joins Africa's Top Tax Leaders -Advances Revenue Modernization

MONROVIA: The Liberia Revenue Authority (LRA) has reaffirmed its commitment to building a modern, ef...

Colombian Consulate Disowns Drug Suspect -Mission Rejects Any Association

MONROVIA: The Consulate General of Colombia in Liberia has firmly distanced itself from a Colombian ...

Mega Gas-pipeline Plan: W/Africa Signs Off $25bn

FREETOWN, SIERRA LEONE: One of Africa's most ambitious energy infrastructure projects has finally be...

CBL Slashes Credit Rate …Says Economy Hits 5.5% Growth

MONROVIA: The Central Bank of Liberia (CBL), through its Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) has announc...

AML Concludes Job Readiness Assessments ...For 218 Grand Bassa Residents

BUCHANAN, G/BASSA CO.: ArcelorMittal Liberia (AML), says it is concluding a comprehensive round of...

Judge With No Integrity -Ngafuan: A Menace To Society

By. Frank P. Martin MONROVIA: Finance and Development Planning Minister, Augustine Kpehe Ngafuan,...

LISA Starts Nationwide Scale Checks

By. Elbie Pannoh MONROVIA: The Liberia Standards Authority (LISA) today, begins a month-long nati...

Senate Intensifies Probe In US$990k …PAC Meets LACC On Gbarpolu ‘Chip Seal’ Road Project

MONROVIA: The Public Accounts and Audits Committee (PAC) of the Liberian Senate, held a consultative...

EU-Power Project Advances -Boakai Pushes LEC-RREA Cooperation

BUCHANAN: European Union-funded electrification project in Buchanan, Grand Bassa County, is gaining ...

AML Certifies 60 Employees in Shop Floor Management Program

YEKEPA, NIMBA CO.: ArcelorMittal-Liberia (AML) has certified 60 employees after they successfully co...

OWECC-L Executive Director Explores War Crimes Court Lessons in Rwanda

MONROVIA: The Executive Director of the Office for the Establishment of the War and Economic Crimes ...

MCC Urges Residents To Subscribe …As PPP Framework Takes Effect

MONROVIA: The Monrovia City Corporation (MCC) has announced the operationalization of Phase One of i...

Journalist Seequeeh Challenges Revival of Sinoe's Founding Day ...Calls for New Reconciliation Date

GREENVILLE: A Liberian policy analyst and journalist has challenged the revival of Sinoe County's Ju...

ECOWAS Envoys Rally Against Financial Crimes, Others

DAKAR, SENEGAL: The Dean of Ambassadors of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), a...

MCC Begins Sanitation Overhaul -Launches Waste Management Reforms

MONROVIA: Monrovia City Corporation (MCC) is embarking on one of its most ambitious sanitation refor...

Land Deal Backfires -Lawmaker Threatens To ‘Drag’ GTBank To Court

MONROVIA: A multimillion-dollar property dispute has thrust GTBank into renewed public scrutiny afte...

AML Reconnects Forgotten Communities - Drives Rural Economic Transformation

YEKEPA: In one of Liberia's most significant private-sector infrastructure interventions this year, ...

House Scrutinizes Proposal To Print L$79 Billion -Conducts Currency Hearing

MONROVIA: The House of Representatives' Committee on Banking and Currency has commenced a public hea...

To Attract Foreign Investments, Jobs LSEZA Moves To Build Modern Packaging Solutions Center For Liberia

MONROVIA: The Executive Chairman of the Liberia Special Economic Zones Authority (LSEZA), Mr. Prince...

Governance Commission Rallies Nation - As Integrity Drive Gains Momentum

MONROVIA: The Governance Commission (GC) on Wednesday launched a major national dialogue aimed at r...

EPA Advances To Higher Level -Equipped With High-Tech Analyzer

MONROVIA: Liberia's environmental and scientific capabilities received a major boost Tuesday as the...

In Liberia Basin Oil Exploration In Motion ...As TGS- ASA TARGETS THREE OIL BLOCKS

MONROVIA: BluEnergies Limited has provided an operations update on the work program currently being ...

Gov’t Fans Off Claims …Of VP Koung’s Connection To Drugs Suspects

MONROVIA: The Government of Liberia, (GOL), through the Minister of Information, Jerolinmek Matthew ...

Liberia Deepens Global Maritime Leadership -As LiMA Chief Meets IMO Secretary-General

LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM: Liberia has further cemented its position as a global maritime powerhouse af...

US$600m Gold Project Goes To Southeast …Dugbe Gold Promises Trans-formative Investment

MONROVIA: Liberia's ambitions to attract large-scale international investment received a significan...

Continental Recognition Earned Globally -CBL Saamoi Wins Banking Leadership Award

LONDON/BANJUL: Liberia's growing influence in Africa's financial landscape received another major bo...

Cocaine Funds Traced To Local Bank ...As US INTEL Briefs Boakai

MONROVIA: United States (US) Treasury and Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU) teams have concluded a m...

Liberia's Press Freedom Rated 'Problematic'

MONROVIA: Liberia's media landscape has once again come under international scrutiny after Reporters...

Truth Transforms Nations - Ambassador Shoniyin Tells Journalists

BUCHANAN CITY: A powerful call for fearless journalism echoed across Grand Bassa, as media practitio...

Drugs Probe Troubling! ...Senators Konneh, Snowe Demand Transparency, Others

MONROVIA: Liberia faces severe attacks from international drugs trafficking cartels, with the contro...

To Enforce Compliance with Minimum Wage Regulations Labor Ministry Taskforce Begins Salary Verification

MONROVIA: Labor Minister, Cllr. Cooper Kruah, has launched a Minimum Wage Salary Verification Taskfo...

Woman Guilty of Cross Border Human Trafficking

By: Barclay Karnley Jr CAPEMOUNT: After more than two months of trial proceedings before the Fift...

Liberia Wins Rising Star Award - LERC Make Headways Internationally

By. Frank P. Martin MONROVIA: Liberia has received the Rising Star Award in recognition of its su...

Boakai Accelerates Development -Launches Japan Freeway Extension

MONROVIA: President Joseph Nyuma Boakai Sr. has reaffirmed his administration's commitment to moder...

Labor Ministry Gets Tough … Mandates Employers to Advertise New Positions Before Applying for Work Permits

MONROVIA: The Ministry of Labour has mandated all business entities, concessionaires, and members of...

Toe Town–Tappita Highway Collapses -Stranded Vehicles Halt Traffic Flow

TOE TOWN: Dozens of commercial and private vehicles have been stranded for more than a week along th...

 National Anti-Mining Campaign Launched - PORT Holds First Technical Meeting

MONROVIA: The Chairman and members of the newly established ‘Protect Our Resources Taskforce’ (P...

Rubber Export Ban Defended -Gov’t Cites Economic Protection

MONROVIA: The Government of Liberia has strongly defended its Executive Order, banning the export of...

Narco-State Fears Mount -As Drug Crisis Deepens In Liberia

MONROVIA: Liberia's credibility in the global fight against narcotics is facing one of its toughest ...

Protecting Liberia’s Natural Resources -Sen. Konneh Backs Boakai’s Mining Task Force

MONROVIA: Gbarpolu County Senator, Amara M. Konneh, has praised President Joseph Nyuma Boakai’s d...

GC Boss Urges See-through Governance - Calls For Financial Integrity Drive

MONROVIA: The Acting Chairman of the Governance Commission (GC), Alaric K. Tokpa, has called for gre...

Kula Fofana Calls for Inclusive Leadership -Seeks Unity Amongst Young People

MONROVIA: Presidential Press Secretary, Kula Bonah Fofana, has called on Liberia's young people to r...

In LEC Warehouse Scandal -Four Employees Suspended

MONROVIA: The Liberia Electricity Corporation (LEC) has been rocked by an alleged warehouse theft sc...

Mass Displacement Looms -As Authorities Warn Of Heavy Flooding

By. Elbie Pannoh MONROVIA: Liberia's National Disaster Management Agency (NDMA) has warned that h...

Building Inclusive Local Governance -County Officials Empowered

CESTOS CITY: The Ministry of Local Government (MOLG), through its Gender and Social Inclusion Unit, ...

Troubling and Vexing! ...Senator Dillon Describes Joint Security Probe of US$19.2m Drugs Scandal

By: Barclay Karnley Jr MONROVIA: Montserrado County Senator, Abraham Darius Dillon, has taken to...

Indefinite Ban On Raw Rubber -Boakai Issues Order

MONROVIA: President Joseph Nyuma Boakai has ordered an indefinite nationwide ban on exporting unproc...

AML Gives US$35,000 Sponsorship Check to Liberia Marathon Trust

Yekepa, Nimba County: ArcelorMittal Liberia (AML) has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting sports...

At COMESA-IOM Forum In Kenya; Liberia Champions African Diaspora Investment Agenda

By: Barclay Karnley Jr Mombasa: Liberia has reaffirmed its commitment to promoting Diaspora inves...

Empowering Rural Transformation -RREA Expands Liberia’s Energy Access

By Elbie Pannoh MONROVIA: Liberia's rural electrification drive is gaining momentum, with the Rur...

NLA ‘Slaps’ LIPAY With US$10,000 Fine ...For Multiple Violations of Gaming Regulation

MONROVIA: The National Lottery Authority (NLA), has revoked the operating license of a gaming compan...

GLS Pushes Back Allegations -Drug War Far From Over

MONROVIA: Mounting public pressure over Liberia’s growing narcotics crisis intensified Tuesday as ...

Liberia, AfriLIGHT Sign 50m Energy Deal -Boost Liberia's Future

MONROVIA: Liberia has taken another major step toward expanding access to clean, reliable, and susta...

Business

FIXAARS Surpasses 1,000 Registrations -As Digital Services Platform Gains Ground

MONROVIA: Liberia’s emerging digital services platform, Fixaars, is gaining international attentio...

Multiple Breaches In Gaming Law Detected …National Lottery ‘Slaps’ Seven Blue

MONROVIA: The National Lottery Authority (NLA) has issued a Notice of Default, Administrative Direct...

FIXAARS App Launched In Liberia to Link Vocational Skills With Paying Jobs

(KAKATA, Liberia — Aug. 7, 2026) FIXAARS, a digital marketplace for plumbers, electricians, carpen...

GLS Rejects Drug Smuggling Allegations …Insists on Due Process in RIA Cargo Investigation

By Frank P. Martin MONROVIA: Global Logistics Services (GLS Group) has strongly rejected allega...

Drive Economic & Commercial Sectors ...Top Entrepreneur Challenges Liberian Businesses

By: Barclay Karnley Jr ‎MONROVIA: A prominent Liberian entrepreneur and owner of the Koillie Ga...

China Hails Liberia Ties -Beijing Praises One-China Support

By Elbie Pannoh MONROVIA: China has commended Liberia for its continued adherence to the One-Chin...

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Fuel Prices Drop, But…

MONROVIA: The Liberian government has announced a reduction in gasoline and fuel oil prices in what ...

AML Gives Contracts To 83 POLs

BUCHANAN: ArcelorMittal Liberia (AML) has successfully transitioned 83 Process Operator Learners int...

Commentary

FROM GROWTH TO HOPE: How Liberian Growth Can Reach Every Liberia | By Alexander Cuffy | August 25, 2026

Introduction The Liberian economy is improving. In 2025, it grew by 5.1 percent, the third year of ...

BURN THE EVIDENCE, BLAME THE PRESS

When a government torches US$336 million in cocaine and then turns on its own reporters, the smoke i...

A SQUARE PAIR IN A SQUARE HOLE - THE RIGHT PERSON IN THE RIGHT SEAT An op-ed Commentary of Dr Emmanuel K. Urey Yarkpawolo’s Incredible Transformation of Liberia’s EPA

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Cllr. Sayma Syrenius Cephas writes

As a senior Counsel of the ICC and first Liberian to have been admitted under Rules 42 and 43 of...

SWEEP THE DRUG YOU ALLOWED - AND NOW! A Promise They Made Themselves - Now It Is Time to Keep It

Nobody is forcing this government to clean up Liberia's drug mess. They put this duty on themselve...

Bility Is Right: Opposition Unity Without Principle Is Just Another Power Grab

By Sherman C. Seequeh The other day, I sent a note to fellow CDC partisans as they trooped to Zwe...

LEST WE FORGET — THIS IS A REVOLUTION!

A Special Notice to CDC Militants and Executives Gathered in Zwedru — Zukuwisky — on Our 22nd An...

W/Bank Technical Mission Engages LWSC

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Guest Opinion

TAXING TOBACCO & PROTECTING LIVES… Echoes From The ECOWAS Gathering In Conakry

By Danicius Kaihenneh Sengbeh The ECOWAS technical gathering in Conakry, Guinea, was not just ano...

The Dangers of Misleading Rhetoric: Analyzing Political Discourse and Youth Empowerment in Liberia:

“Never allow a politician or political activist to think for you. Listen carefully, examine the ev...

Investing in Liberia’s Greatest Asset: Our Youth

By Stacy Smith Communication Assistant- UNDP Liberia Every generation inherits responsibility. ...

Investing in Liberia’s Greatest Asset: Our Youth

By Stacy Smith Communication Assistant- UNDP Liberia Every generation inherits responsibility. ...

‎JOURNALISM: THE POWER OF TRUTH, PUBLIC TRUST AND DEMOCRACY

By a Liberian Journalist ‎ ‎Introduction ‎ ‎Journalism is more than the collection and p...

John Morlu, former Auditor General writes

“A Country Cannot Hire Its Way to Prosperity. Its People Must Build Their Way There. One of t...

SUNDAY SPECIAL Why Liberia Needs a Stronger Defence Partnership

By: George K. Werner Several years ago, I found myself in Washington, D.C., taking part in an of...

Memory Carries a Responsibility By Ian Yhap August 4, 2026

Several people have asked, "Who is Ian Yhap, and what qualifies him to question or respond to Dr. He...

Liberia's Digital Future Will Be Defined by the Investments We Make in People Today

Liberia stands at an important moment in its development journey. Around the world, digital techno...

A Living Tribute to Dr. Elias E. Saleeby

Former World Bank Central Banking Expert, Former Minister of Finance of the Republic of Liberia, a...

Standing Against the Tide of Drug Trafficking: President Boakai's Stance:

President Joseph Boakai and global leaders: Treat drug trafficking as an existential threat and an a...

The Invisible Hand, Moral Hazard And Liberia’s Drug Fight: The Battle Is Just Beginning

By Senator Amara Konneh Gbarpolu County, Liberia August 2, 2026 If you've taken Econ 101 in...

Evaluating the Impact of Inspector General Gregory Coleman on Crime Rates and Public Safety in Liberia

Given one flower while they are still alive and in the service of humanity. President Joseph N...

THE PARADOX OF PATRIOTISM: How Opportunistic Street Protests Undermine Liberian Democracy and Shield the Architects of Our National Malaise

An Analytical Critique of Contemporary Street Protest Politics in Liberia By: Cllr. J. Aloysius Toe...

Celebrating a Legacy: Dr. Henry Boima Fahnbulleh, Jr. and His Impact on Liberia's Journey Toward Peace and Democracy

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Dr. Togba-Nah Tipoteh: A Legacy of Intellectual Brilliance and Social Commitment: Happy Bornday

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The Power of Education in the 21st Century: Lessons from Dr. Anthony Fallah Swaray’s Journey for Liberia’s Younger Generation

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The Messaging Crisis of Liberian Opposition Political Parties: An Analytical Perspective Ahead of the 2029 Elections:

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The Crucial Role of Articulation in Leadership: Safeguarding Progress and Growth

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The Crisis of Critical Thought among Liberia's Youth: A Call to Arms for Innovation and Engagement

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