The Chairperson of the African Tax Media Network (ATMEN), Danicius Kaihenneh Sengbeh, has called on African journalists to take a greater interest in tax reporting as a means of contributing …
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The Impact Of Koon’s Regime Loyalty – A Threat To Liberia’s Progress
by smartnewsby smartnewsThe political climate in Liberia has been stirred by Majority Bloc Speaker Richard Koon’s recent and controversial declaration that he is the “Regime Speaker,” publicly aligning himself with the Unity …
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The recent actions of the House of Representatives in Liberia have raised serious concerns about the integrity of the country’s democratic institutions. The Lower House, which should serve as a …
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Lacc Issues Warning Over False Claims On Investigations
by smartnewsby smartnewsThe Liberia Anti-Corruption Commission (LACC) has taken to the public to clarify that it has not released any official information regarding the details of its ongoing investigations. In a formal …
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Liberia’s Proposed Port Regulatory Act Triggers Fierce Opposition
by smartnewsby smartnewsMONROVIA, LIBERIA – A controversial bill seeking to overhaul Liberia’s port management system has come under sharp criticism, with policy analyst Ambulah Mamey warning that its passage could spell disaster …
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Senator Duncan Pushes For Economic Reforms As Liberia Faces U.s. Aid Suspension
by smartnewsby smartnewsMONROVIA, LIBERIA – Sinoe County Senator Crayton O. Duncan is urging the Liberian Legislature to adopt bold economic reforms in response to the recent suspension of U.S. foreign aid, a …
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Supreme Court Declares Mdmc As Sole Authority For Vehicle Documentation
by smartnewsby smartnewsMONROVIA – The Supreme Court of Liberia has delivered a decisive ruling affirming the Modern Development and Management Corporation (MDMC) as the exclusive entity responsible for issuing drivers’ licenses and …
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Boakai’s Official Dragged To Court Over Lack Of Support To His Son
by smartnewsby smartnewsMONROVIA – A top official of President Joseph Boakai’s administration, Eugene L. Fahngon, Director General of the Liberia Broadcasting System (LBS), has been dragged to court over alleged lack of …
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Judge Dismisses Defense’s Motion In Capitol Building Arson Case As Lawyers Seek Supreme Court Review
by smartnewsby smartnewsMONROVIA – Criminal Court “A” Resident Circuit Judge Roosevelt Z. Willie has dismissed the defense’s petition to overturn the ruling of Monrovia City Court Stipendiary Magistrate Ben L. Barco in …
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Liberia’s Nphil And CÔte D’ivoire Collaborate On Cross-border Mpox Preparedness And Response Symposium
by smartnewsby smartnewsSAN PEDRO – The National Public Health Institute of Liberia (NPHIL) and Côte d’Ivoire have reinforced their commitment to regional health security through a cross-border symposium on Mpox preparedness and …
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GRAND CAPE MOUNT COUNTY – According to eyewitnesses in Kinjor, on February 15, 2023, Philip V. Blenwhen, a driver who has been in the employ with Bea Mountain Mining Company, …
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GRAND CAPE MOUNT COUNTY – According to eyewitnesses in Kinjor, on February 15, 2023, Philip V. Blenwhen, a driver who has been in the employ with Bea Mountain Mining Company, …
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New Methodist Church Emerges In Liberia Amid Doctrinal Dispute
by smartnewsby smartnewsMONROVIA – A new religious denomination has been established in Liberia following a dispute over same-sex relationships within the United Methodist Church (UMC). Dissatisfied with the direction of their former …
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Nigerian National Arrested At Bo Waterside With Cocaine Worth Over $126,000
by smartnewsby smartnewsLIBERIA – Officers of the Liberia Drug Enforcement Agency (LDEA) at the Bo Waterside Border Entry have arrested a Nigerian national, David Dioumessy, in possession of 2,349 grams of cocaine …
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400 Officials Suspended, But Will Boakai Enforce Real Accountability?
by smartnewsby smartnewsPresident Joseph Nyuma Boakai’s decision to suspend over 400 government officials for failing to declare their assets is being lauded as a decisive step in the fight against corruption. However, …
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ADDIS ABABA, ETHIOPIA – President Joseph Nyuma Boakai has traveled to Ethiopia to take part in the 38th Ordinary Session of the African Union (AU) Assembly, scheduled from February 14 …
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Chinese National Accused Of Aggravated Assault And Torture Ordered Released From Prison
by smartnewsby smartnewsMONROVIA – In a controversial move that has generated outrage, Associate Justice Yamie Q. Gbeisay of the Monrovia City Court has allegedly ordered the release of Chinese national Michael Shio, …
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Emma Glassco Suspended As Nafaa Director General Pending Corruption Investigation
by smartnewsby smartnewsMONROVIA, LIBERIA – President Joseph Nyuma Boakai has suspended Madam Emma Metieh-Glassco, Director General of the National Fisheries and Aquaculture Authority (NaFAA), pending an investigation by the Ministry of Justice …
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House Recalls Moima Briggs Mensah, Taa Wongbe, And Samuel Enders From Ecowas Parliament
by smartnewsby smartnewsMONROVIA, LIBERIA – The House of Representatives has voted to recall all Liberian lawmakers serving in the ECOWAS Parliament, citing procedural irregularities in their selection. The decision, reached during the …
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Team Wylie Sweeps Sarpo Apoleabo Development Organization Elections
by smartnewsby smartnewsMONROVIA, LIBERIA – The Sarpo Apoleabo Development Organization of Sinoe County on Tuesday, February 11, held elections at the CDB King School campus on Camp Johnson Road, Monrovia, to elect …
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Team Quiah Sweeps Sarpo Apoleabo Development Organization Elections
by smartnewsby smartnewsMONROVIA, LIBERIA – The Sarpo Apoleabo Development Organization of Sinoe County on Tuesday, February 11, held elections at the CDB King School campus on Camp Johnson Road, Monrovia, to elect …
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Afl Marks 68th Armed Forces Day With Parade And High Honors
by smartnewsby smartnewsMONROVIA – The Armed Forces of Liberia (AFL) marked its 68th Armed Forces Day with a series of ceremonies highlighting the military’s role in national security and peacekeeping. The celebration, …
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Unity Party Delegation Urges Lacc To Expand Corruption Investigations
by smartnewsby smartnewsMONROVIA – Senior officials of the ruling Unity Party (UP) paid a visit to the Liberia Anti-Corruption Commission (LACC) today, delivering a formal communication urging the agency to broaden its …
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Lacc Hands Over Seized Nocal Vehicles To Gsa As Corruption Probe Deepens
by smartnewsby smartnewsMONROVIA – The Liberia Anti-Corruption Commission (LACC) has taken a decisive step in its investigation into alleged financial mismanagement at the National Oil Company of Liberia (NOCAL) by transferring seized …