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MONROVIA – The Acting Managing Director of the Liberia Electricity Corporation (LEC), Mohammed Sheriff, has issued a stern warning to individuals involved in power theft, stressing that anyone caught will …

MONROVIA – Criminal Court ‘C’ has handed down a guilty verdict against nine suspended employees of the Liberia Petroleum Refining Company (LPRC), convicting them of theft of property and criminal …

MONROVIA – The Executive Committee of WE THE PEOPLE has publicly disassociated itself from a protest being organized by Mr. Mulbah K. Morlu, chairman of the STAND movement, warning that …

MONROVIA – The Press Union of Liberia (PUL) has extended deep gratitude to journalists, media institutions, and communication practitioners across Liberia for their overwhelming participation in the celebration of World …

MONROVIA – In a political statement that has stirred debate on social media, the National Vice Chair for Press and Publicity of the Movement for Democracy and Reconstruction (MDR), Kelvin …

Today, May 3, 2025, the world observes World Press Freedom Day under the global theme: “Reporting in the Brave New World: The Impact of Artificial Intelligence on Press Freedom and …

MONROVIA – The Organizing Committee of the anticipated July 17 “ENOUGH IS ENOUGH” Peaceful Protest has announced the appointment of Attorney Isaac W. Jackson, Jr. as the official spokesman for …

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Director-General of the National Public Health Institute of Liberia (NPHIL), Dr. Dougbeh Chris Nyan, is currently representing the country at a major international health gathering convened …

SANNIQUELLIE – The National Elections Commission (NEC) has formally certificated Honorable Samuel G. Kogar as the Senator-elect of Nimba County, following his victory in the April 22, 2025, Senatorial By-election. …

MONROVIA – President Joseph Nyuma Boakai has suspended the Managing Director of the National Insurance Company of Liberia (NICOL), Mr. Nortu Jappah, and the Chairman of the NICOL Board of …

MONROVIA – The Environmental Protection Agency of Liberia (EPA) has imposed a US$15,000 fine on telecommunications company Lonestar Cell MTN for violating national noise pollution regulations, following a series of …

MONROVIA – The Liberia Drug Enforcement Agency (LDEA) has apprehended two individuals in separate operations in Sinoe and Bomi Counties, marking significant progress in the agency’s ongoing fight against drug …

MONROVIA – The Supreme Court of Liberia has officially acknowledged receipt of a petition for reargument filed by the majority bloc of the House of Representatives, following a recent ruling …

MONROVIA – A five-day Research Prioritization Workshop and Research Mapping Exercisesis hosted by the National Public Health Institute of Liberia (NPHIL) in collaboration with the Africa Centers for Disease Control …

MONROVIA – Authorities have forwarded several individuals to court following their alleged involvement in a violent protest at the University of Liberia’s Capitol Hill campus on April 28, 2025. The …

MONROVIA – The United States Department of State has announced the results of the 2025 Diversity Visa (DV) Lottery, with 2,004 Liberians selected to advance in the process toward becoming …

MONROVIA, LIBERIA – In a decisive crackdown on medical malpractice, the Liberia Medical and Dental Council (LMDC), in collaboration with the Ministry of Justice’s Public Safety Division, the Liberia National …

MONROVIA – The Liberian Senate, under the leadership of President Pro Tempore Nyonblee Karnga-Lawrence, has formally acknowledged Executive Order No. 147 issued by President Joseph N. Boakai on Wednesday, April …

MONROVIA – The Ministry of Education has announced the successful completion of a nationwide headcount of beneficiaries under the Government of Liberia’s local scholarship program. The three-week initiative, which ended …

MONROVIA – The Liberian Medical and Dental Council (LMDC) has placed a temporary ban on suction-based vacuum therapy procedures carried out by Fortune Skincare, citing concerns over regulatory compliance and …

MONROVIA – The Executive Protection Service (EPS) has issued a strong warning that it will withdraw security protection from any high-ranking government official or VIP under its coverage who publicly …

Liberia’s ever-growing Telecom and Information Communication Technology (ICT) industry has gained the desired recognition in Liberia and abroad due to the practical, technical,  and impactful contributions of ICT Veteran Abdullah Kamara, Dr. …

By Roosevelt Wlah Torbor Jr. MONROVIA – Destiny Grace Liberia, a non-profit organization, officially launched its operations on Sunday, April 27, 2025. The launch event, which also featured a fundraising …

MONROVIA – The University of Liberia has dismissed seven staff members and suspended another following an internal investigation into the now-infamous “Dorr Cooper fake graduation” scandal, which exposed deep-rooted academic …