By Nukanah Kollie GBARNGA, BONG COUNTY – In a spacious conference hall in Gbarnga, county officials settled into their seats, anticipation evident as they opened notebooks and exchanged quiet discussions. …
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By Socrates Smythe Saywon The recent response by Presidential Press Secretary Atty. Kula Bonah Nyei Fofana to the United States Department of State’s 2024 Human Rights Report highlights an ongoing …
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Sports Envoy Or Scandal Magnet? The Alarming Allegations Against Ambassador Alioune KebÉ
By Socrates Smythe Saywon When a public official entrusted with advancing youth and sports instead becomes the subject of an international financial scandal, it is more than just a personal …
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By Socrates Smythe Saywon Liberia’s fiscal landscape faces persistent challenges, from revenue shortfalls to public skepticism about taxation. In this context, the Liberia Revenue Authority (LRA) has taken a proactive …
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Liberia National Police Charges Teacher For Assaulting Officer In Sinkor
by smartnewsby smartnewsBy Smart News Liberia MONROVIA – The Liberia National Police (LNP) has formally charged Mrs. Klady A. Paul, a 67-year-old classroom teacher, for assaulting a police officer while he was …
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Presidential Press Secretary Responds To U.s. Human Rights Report On Media Accreditation
by smartnewsby smartnewsBy Smart News Liberia MONROVIA – The Office of the Presidential Press Secretary has issued an official response to the United States Department of State’s 2024 Human Rights Report, addressing …
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Gol Opens Book Of Condolence For Late Minister Sylvester M. Grigsby
by smartnewsby smartnewsBy Smart News Liberia MONROVIA – The Government of Liberia has announced official arrangements for the signing of the Book of Condolence in honor of the late Honorable Sylvester M. …
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Actionaid Liberia’s County-level Climate Summit Drives Grassroots Priorities For National And International Climate Talks
By Nukanah Kollie GBARNGA, BONG COUNTY – ActionAid Liberia recently wrapped up a two-day County Level National People’s Summit on Climate Change, held under the theme “Scaling Agroecology, People-Driven Climate …
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George Solo Nominated By Boakai As Liberia’s Ambassador To Italy
by smartnewsby smartnewsMONROVIA – President Joseph Nyuma Boakai has nominated Mr. George G. Solo, former National Chairman of the opposition Congress for Democratic Change (CDC), as Liberia’s Ambassador-Designate to the Republic of …
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Pul Questions Effectiveness Of Lacc–undp Journalist Training On Anti-corruption
by smartnewsby smartnewsBy Smart News Liberia MONROVIA – The Press Union of Liberia (PUL) has raised significant concerns about the ongoing fight against corruption in Liberia, especially in light of recent acknowledgments …
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Musa Bility Challenges Liberia’s Finance Minister Over Alleged House Budget Exhaustion
By Socrates Smythe Saywon Representative Musa Hassan Bility’s open letter to Finance and Development Planning Minister Augustine K. Ngafuan is not just a request for financial clarity, it is a …
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Boakai Submits Draft Act To Establish Civil Service Commission
by smartnewsby smartnewsBy Smart News Liberia MONROVIA – The House of Representatives, through its Speaker Richard Nagbe Koon, on Monday, August 11, 2025, formally received a draft Act from Civil Service Agency …
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Liberia Mourns Sylvester Grigsby, Minister Of State And Chief Of Staff To President Boakai
by smartnewsby smartnewsBy Smart News Liberia MONROVIA – President Joseph Nyuma Boakai has expressed profound sorrow over the passing of his Chief of Staff and Minister of State for Presidential Affairs, Sylvester …
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Saah Joseph’s Explosive Claims Expose Deepening Rifts And Dangerous Politics Within Cdc
by smartnewsby smartnewsMontserrado County Senator Saah Joseph’s recent public statements have done more than just rattle political gossip circles; they have pulled back the curtain on the cutthroat, personal, and often dangerous …
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Fia Fines 50/50 Casino Inc. For Lack Of Aml/cft Controls
by smartnewsby smartnewsMONROVIA – The Financial Intelligence Agency of Liberia (FIA) has imposed a monetary fine of six million Liberian Dollars (L$6,000,000) on the 50/50 Casino Inc. for its non-compliance with the Anti- Money Laundering and …
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Erdi Founded By Undp Donates Stationery And Food Items To Boost Acess To Justice By Sgbv Survivors In Nimba County
by smartnewsby smartnewsGANTA, NIMBA COUNTY – The Efficient Research and Development Institute (ERDI) Inc., in partnership with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), has made a significant contribution to strengthen the justice …
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By Nukanah Kollie GBARNGA, BONG COUNTY – ActionAid Liberia, through its Strengthening People’s Action (SPA II) project on climate justice, is set to hold a two-day county-level dialogue in Bong …
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By Socrates Smythe Saywon MONROVIA – The Center for Transparency and Accountability in Liberia (CENTAL) has called on President Joseph N. Boakai to dismiss all executive branch officials who have …
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Bong Police Leadership Faces Suspension After Security Breaches During Presidential Convoy And Burglary Case
By Nukanah Kollie In a sweeping disciplinary move within the Liberia National Police (LNP) in Bong County, four senior officers including the County Police Commander have been suspended over several …
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By Nukanah Kollie GBARNGA, BONG COUNTY –After decades of dispute and failed negotiations, the Liberia Agriculture Commodity Regulatory Authority (LACRA) has successfully reclaimed its Bong County estate, resolving a protracted …
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Deputy Superintendent Charity Eze Honored For Nearly A Decade Of Service At Upper Buchanan Prison
by smartnewsby smartnewsBy Smart News Liberia The Grassroots Agency of Social Services (GRASS), in partnership with the Upper Buchanan Prison Compound, held a touching appreciation and farewell program on August 2, 2025, …
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Several Liberians Scold Lbs Deputy Director-general D-flow For His Salary-cut Demand Against Honnah
by smartnewsby smartnewsBy Jerome Koon MONROVIA – Several Liberians including a businesswoman, students, and a political commentator; have criticized D-Flow Flomo-yarbo, Liberia Broadcasting System (LBS) Deputy Director-General for New Media and Rebranding, …