Monrovia – Leaders of the STAND movement have accused the Liberian government of political intimidation following the arrival of armed police officers at their headquarters Friday afternoon. By Selma Lomax [email protected] According …
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Liberia: Dozens Feared Dead as Bus Crashes Into Valley on Gbarkor Hill, Bong County
by lnnby lnnBong County – A commercial bus en route from Ganta to Monrovia was involved in a devastating accident on Friday, reportedly plunging into a valley along the dangerous Gbarkor Hill in …
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Liberia: Liberty Party Celebrates 20Years of Democratic Advocacy and Legacy
by lnnby lnnThe LP’s Political Leader, Senator Nyonblee Karnga-Lawrence said the Liberty Party expressed gratitude to its founding father, the late Cllr. Charles Walker Brumskine, whose vision and leadership laid the foundation …
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Liberia: Weah Slams Boakai’s Unification Day Outreach as Cleric Calls It ‘Good but Belated’
by lnnby lnnMonrovia – President Joseph Boakai’s symbolic Unification Day outreach to former leaders has drawn mixed reactions — welcomed by many as a step toward reconciliation, yet critiqued as too little, …
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Liberia: Debate Erupts Over Former Speaker’s Two-Month Medical and Constituency Leave Request
by lnnby lnnCapitol Hill, Monrovia – A letter from former House Speaker Cllr. Jonathan Fonati Koffa, requesting a two-month leave for medical reasons and constituency engagement, has sparked sharp debate among members of …
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Liberia: House Summons Officials as Maryland Lawmaker Raises Alarm Over Illegal Influx of Burkinabe Nationals
by lnnby lnnAccording to Rep. Williams, there are disturbing reports that some of the illegal immigrants are involved in manufacturing single-barrel guns for illicit operations and allegedly terrorizing peaceful citizens, thereby instilling …
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Liberia: Lawmakers Demand Update from Assets Recovery Team on Activities
by lnnby lnnThe decision by the House followed a communication from Maryland County Electoral District #1 Representative P. Mike Jury (left), who requested that the task force headed by Edwin Kla Martin …
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Women farm rice in a swamp in Gbarmue Town, Jorpolu Clan in Bong County. The DayLight/Harry Browne JORPOLU CLAN, Bong County – In 2018, Liberia passed the Land Rights Act. The …
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Liberia: Kogar Takes Senate Seat, Pledges Fierce Advocacy for Nimba and National Unity
by lnnby lnnDelivering his first address on the Senate floor, Kogar called on fellow lawmakers to transcend political divisions and serve in the best interest of the Liberian people. CAPITOL HILL, Monrovia …
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Liberia: Finance Minister Hails EU’s $63M Grant as Major Boost for Revenue Generation, Financial Oversight
by lnnby lnnThe agreement, signed on Thursday with EU Ambassador Nona Deprez (left) Ngafuan (right), includes €56 million in direct budget support to the national treasury and an additional €7 million for …
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Liberia Advances Toward Seed Sector Reform with Launch of New Seed Regulatory Authority
by lnnby lnnParticipants at the High-Level Workshop to operationalize the SDCA. (Credit: AfricaRice) Monrovia — In a significant milestone for agricultural transformation, the Government of Liberia has taken decisive steps to operationalize the …
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Liberia: Garsnii Family Donates Medical Supplies to JFK Hospital to Boost Health Services
by lnnby lnnMonrovia – Liberia’s largest referral hospital, the John F. Kennedy Medical Center (JFK), on Monday received a significant boost to its healthcare delivery efforts through the donation of essential medical …
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Liberia: Executive Mansion Insiders at Odds Over Purported Plan by Ivanhoe/HPX to Arrange Sidebar Meeting between President Boakai and US President Trump
by lnnby lnnMonrovia – FrontPage Africa has learned that top aides to President Joseph Boakai were divided over a hastily planned trip to Qatar for a meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump, …
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Liberia: Residents and Experts Applaud Environment Agency for Noise Pollution Fine of Major Telecommunications Company
by lnnby lnnGenerator room located at the back of Lonestar Cell MTN’s facility that has caused noise pollution. Credit: Aria Demmie/New Narratives. CONGO TOWN, Montserrado—Residents of the community housing Lonestar Cell MTN …
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Liberia: JFK, Partners Launch Advanced Medical Training to Tackle Maternal and Newborn Mortality
by lnnby lnnThe launching ceremony was attended by top government officials including Health Minister Dr. Louise Mapleh Kpoto, international partners, health professionals, students, and civil society representatives. The John F. Kennedy Medical …
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Liberia to Be Impacted from Trump Administration’s Proposed Remittance Tax Hike
by lnnby lnnThe bill, still in its early stages, would require senders of money abroad to pay the 5% tax, which would be collected quarterly by the U.S. Treasury Department. Washington – A …
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The arrests, carried out by officers of the Liberia National Police’s Emergency Response Unit (ERU) and Police Support Unit (PSU), came after clashes in Gbarma left several local officials and …
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Liberia: Sen. Chie Wants National Road Fund Revenues Removed From Consolidated Account
by lnnby lnnCapitol Hill, Monrovia – Senator Albert Chie, Chairman of the Senate Committee on Public Works and Rural Development, has called for the removal of National Road Fund (NRF) revenues from the …
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Liberia: Sen. Moye Raises Concern Over US$5.2M Revenue Shortfall, Cites Slow Budget Spending
by lnnby lnnMonrovia – Senator Prince Moye, Chairman of the Senate Committee on Ways, Means, Finance, and Budget, has expressed concern over a US$5.2 million shortfall in revenue collection for the first quarter …
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Liberia: Central Bank Unveils $63M Strategic Plan, Appeals for Support to Close $41M Gap
by lnnby lnnMonrovia – The Central Bank of Liberia (CBL) has launched a five-year strategic plan (2025–2029), which Executive Governor Henry F. Saamoi described as a roadmap for economic transformation. By Webster Clayeh, …
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Liberia: MPC Calls on New Speaker Koon, House to Prioritize Tackling Economic Hardships
by lnnby lnnMonrovia – The Movement for Progressive Change (MPC) has called on Speaker Richard Nagbe Koon and members of the House of Representatives to focus on addressing Liberia’s growing economic challenges following …
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Liberia: Bishop Heagar Calls on Speaker Koon to Prioritize Legislative Reform
by lnnby lnnMonrovia – Bishop Elmos Heagar has called on newly elected Speaker of the House of Representatives, Richard Koon, to urgently prioritize legislative reform and restore credibility to Liberia’s lawmaking body. By …
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Liberia: ‘We Value Our Communities’ – ArcelorMittal’s Marcus Wleh Highlights $500K Kakata–Firestone Road Rehab Project
by lnnby lnnKAKATA, Margibi County – Today, ArcelorMittal Liberia (AML) officially launched the Firestone Division Community Development Road Project in the Kpelleh Town Community, Kakata City, Margibi County. The 28-kilometer stretch, which …
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THE ELECTION of Richard Nagbe Koon as Speaker of the House of Representatives on Tuesday, following the resignation of J. Fonati Koffa, brings formal closure to a deeply unsettling chapter …