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MONROVIA – The National Public Health Institute of Liberia (NPHIL) under the leadership of its Director-General, Dr. Dougbeh Chris Nyan, had the honor of...

DEPUTY SPEAKER FALLAH PURSUED BY ANGRY CROWD OVER ALLEGED PLOT AGAINST SPEAKER KOFFA

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BOAKAI’S MISPLACED AMBITIONS AS LIBERIA BLEEDS AND THE PRESIDENT COURTS GLOBAL VANITY

EDITORIAL September 29, 2024

Eight months into his presidency, Joseph Boakai’s administration is...

TAKE IMMEDIATE PRECAUTIONS TO PREVENT THE SPREAD OF MPOX – STAY ALERT, STAY PROTECTED

EDITORIAL September 15, 2024

As Liberia confronts the resurgence of Mpox, the confirmation...

NO JUSTIFICATION FOR HIGH SALARIES OF BOAKAI ADMINISTRATION OFFICIALS AMID ECONOMIC STRUGGLES

EDITORIAL September 3, 2024

In the midst of Liberia's current economic struggles, revelations...

LIBERIA’S POLITICAL CRISIS: A CALL FOR RESPONSIBLE LEADERSHIP AMID ESCALATING TENSIONS

EDITORIAL August 24, 2024

The recent clash between the Coalition for Democratic Change...

PRESIDENT BOAKAI’S PURGE: A DANGEROUS DRIFT TOWARD AUTHORITARIANISM

EDITORIAL August 18, 2024

In recent months, President Joseph Boakai has embarked on...

MADAM PEARSON’S RESIGNATION FROM THE CENTRAL BANK: EVASION OF ACCOUNTABILITY OR STRATEGIC MANEUVER?

EDITORIAL August 15, 2024

Madam Nyemadi D. Pearson’s sudden resignation as Deputy Governor...

FIERY REBUKE HIGHLIGHTS POLITICAL TENSIONS AMID CORRUPTION ALLEGATIONS

EDITORIAL July 30, 2024

The arrest of former officials from the Coalition for...

REIMAGINING LIBERIA: DR. PAILEY’S CRITICAL CALL TO BREAK FREE FROM U.S. INFLUENCE

EDITORIAL July 29, 2024

As Liberia celebrated its 177th Independence Day on July...

UNAUTHORIZED DEPLOYMENT OR NECESSARY SECURITY MEASURE? THE AFL INCIDENT AT ROBERTS INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT

EDITORIAL July 17, 2024

The recent deployment of Armed Forces of Liberia (AFL)...

AYOUBA KAMARA’S THREATS AGAINST SMART NEWS LIBERIA UNDERMINE TRANSPARENCY AND ACCOUNTABILITY

EDITORIAL July 6, 2024

In a troubling turn of events, Mr. Ayouba Kamara,...

JUDGE CEAINEH JOHNSON’S NOMINATION QUESTIONED OVER TIES TO CONVICTED CRIMINAL MARIA LUYKEN

EDITORIAL June 27, 2024

President Joseph Boakai's recent nomination of Judge Ceaineh D....

LIBERIANS ARE IN AN ABUSIVE RELATIONSHIP WITH THE UP AND CDC

OPINION October 11, 2024

An Opinion By Grace RK Guar Every six...

AMERICA’S NEGLECT OF LIBERIA: A CALL FOR CHANGE

OPINION July 27, 2024

An Opinion By Bishop Dr. Rudolph Q. Kwanue, Sr A...

AMID AN UNENDING WAR AGAINST POVERTY, INJUSTICES – HAS THE PROGRESSIVE STRUGGLE BECOME LOST IN TRANSLATION?

OPINION July 7, 2024

A Patriot's Diary With Ekena Wesley What manner of Liberian progressives...

HAS PRESIDENT BOAKAI’S GOVERNMENT BEGUN BEARING GOOD FRUITS? (PART1)

OPINION June 24, 2024

By Jacob N.B. Parley Following a careful reflection, I have...

TENSIONS RISE IN LIBERIAN UNITED METHODIST CHURCH OVER GAY MARRIAGE CONTROVERSY

The ongoing debate over LGBTQ+ inclusion within the United Methodist Church (UMC) is making waves in Liberia, where congregants are expressing their strong opposition to...

DEPUTY SPEAKER FALLAH PURSUED BY ANGRY CROWD OVER ALLEGED PLOT AGAINST SPEAKER KOFFA

MONROVIA, LIBERIA – Deputy House Speaker Thomas Fallah was...

GOL DENIES INVOLVEMENT IN ALLEGED PLOT TO OUST HOUSE SPEAKER FONATI KOFFA

MONROVIA – The Unity Party-led government, headed by President...

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FIA ISSUES WARNING TO COLONY CASINO FOR OBSTRUCTING GOVT. INSPECTION DURING AML/CFT COMPLIANCE REVIEW

October 18, 2024

MONROVIA – Consistent with section 15.3.29 of the AML/CFT...

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EU AND IMF DELEGATIONS MEET WITH LRA CHIEF TO ENHANCE REVENUE GROWTH

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MONROVIA – The Commissioner General of the Liberia Revenue...

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PRISON FELLOWSHIP URGES CHIEF JUSTICE TO IMPLEMENT DIGITALIZATION OF COURT DOCUMENTS

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MONROVIA – A renowned criminal justice reform group, Prison...

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WESTERN CLUSTER LIBERIA WRAPS UP TALKS WITH TRADITIONAL LEADERS ON PLANNED ROAD CONSTRUCTION

October 16, 2024

BOMI COUNTY – Western Cluster Liberia Limited (WCL) on...

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LIS FACES SCRUTINY OVER UNUSUAL RECRUITMENT REQUIREMENTS

October 15, 2024

MONROVIA – The Liberia Immigration Service (LIS) has stirred...

BRIBERY SCANDAL ROCKS LIBERIA’S LEGISLATURE AS REP. COLLINS EXPOSES PLOT TO OUST SPEAKER KOFFA

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TENSIONS RISE IN LIBERIAN UNITED METHODIST CHURCH OVER GAY MARRIAGE CONTROVERSY

FORMER FINANCE MINISTER TWEAH FACES ARREST AS STATE CHALLENGES $8 MILLION BOND AMID MAJOR CORRUPTION TRIAL

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EYEWITNESS REPORT IN THE MYSTERIOUS DEATH OF EMMANUEL BARTEN NYESWA

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RAMPANT CORRUPTION ALLEGATIONS ROCK JOSEPH BOAKAI’S ADMINISTRATION IN LIBERIA

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TRAVEL RESTRICTIONS IMPOSED ON TWEAH AND FOUR FORMER OFFICIALS; JUDGE’S APPROVAL NOW MANDATORY

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LIBERIA SECURES €108 MILLION EU GRANT TO SUPPORT BUDGET, GENDER-BASED VIOLENCE, AND HUMAN RIGHTS INITIATIVES

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LCC LAUNCHES $15 MILLION OFF-BUDGET SPENDING PROBE, VOWS NO STONE WILL BE LEFT UNTURNED

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DECADES OF NEGLECT AS SOUTHEASTERN LIBERIA’S ROADS REMAIN A NIGHTMARE, AND CITIZENS DEMAND ACTION

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LNP ARRESTS SUSPECT IN DOUBLE MURDER OF PREGNANT GIRLFRIEND AND HER DAUGHTER

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UP YOUTH CONGRESS COMMENDS BOAKAI’S LEADERSHIP, URGES ACTION ON CORRUPTION AND GOVERNANCE REFORMS

MUSA BILITY STEPS DOWN AS LIBERTY PARTY CHAIRMAN, CITING CORE DIFFERENCES AMID RECONCILIATION EFFORTS

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FIA ISSUES WARNING TO COLONY CASINO FOR OBSTRUCTING GOVT. INSPECTION DURING AML/CFT COMPLIANCE REVIEW

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EU AND IMF DELEGATIONS MEET WITH LRA CHIEF TO ENHANCE REVENUE GROWTH

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PRISON FELLOWSHIP URGES CHIEF JUSTICE TO IMPLEMENT DIGITALIZATION OF COURT DOCUMENTS

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REP. MUSA BILITY CRITICIZES SPEAKER KOFFA FOR DEFENDING BOAKAI’S FREQUENT TRAVELS, CALLS FOR ACCOUNTABILITY

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CDC ACCUSES POLICE OF POLITICIZATION AND HUMAN RIGHTS VIOLATIONS IN SCATHING LETTER

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LNP ARRESTS SUSPECT IN DOUBLE MURDER OF PREGNANT GIRLFRIEND AND HER DAUGHTER

MONROVIA – The Liberia National Police (LNP) has confirmed...

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NPHIL EXPANDS TRAINING FOR FIELD EPIDEMIOLOGISTS TO STRENGTHEN SURVEILLANCE AND OUTBREAK RESPONSE

MONROVIA – The National Public Health Institute of Liberia...

DR. NYAN COMMENDS LIBERIA’S PARTNER-INSTITUTIONS FOR COORDINATED RESPONSE TO MPOX AND OTHER OUTBREAKS

MONROVIA - In a statement released on his official...

LIBERIA CONFIRMS THREE NEW MPOX CASES AS HOR ALLOCATES UP TO $1.5 MILLION FOR OUTBREAK RESPONSE

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LIBERIA CONFIRMS SECOND MPOX CASE AS NPHIL DECLARES NATIONAL OUTBREAK

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LIS FACES SCRUTINY OVER UNUSUAL RECRUITMENT REQUIREMENTS

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DEPUTY SPEAKER FALLAH PURSUED BY ANGRY CROWD OVER ALLEGED PLOT AGAINST SPEAKER KOFFA

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MONROVIA – SUNDAY, OCTOBER 13, 2024 – The Liberia Revenue Authority (LRA) has extended profound appreciation to all...

PRESIDENT BOAKAI CRITICIZES MODAD’S ‘POOR JUDGMENT’ IN US$100K LUXURY VEHICLE PURCHASE AMID ECONOMIC STRUGGLES

MONROVIA, FRIDAY, OCTOBER 11, 2024 – Former Minister of Commerce Amin Modad resigned after public backlash over the...

LNP ANTI-ROBBERY UNIT ARRESTS FIVE SUSPECTS IN ARMED ROBBERY OF CHINESE NATIONAL IN CONGO TOWN

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LNP ARRESTS SUSPECT IN DOUBLE MURDER OF PREGNANT GIRLFRIEND AND HER DAUGHTER

TRAGIC INCIDENT IN GRAND CAPE MOUNT COUNTY: MAN ARRESTED FOR CHOPPING HIS LOVER

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MAJOR DRUG BUST AT LIBERIAN BORDER WITH SIERRA LEONE

LIBERIAN JOURNALIST ARRESTED FOR ILLEGAL FIREARM POSSESSION AT RADIO STATION

THE MASS DISMISSAL OF LIBERIAN PUBLIC SERVANTS: A TROUBLING TREND UNDER THE BOAKAI ADMINISTRATION

August 28, 2024

A Commentary by Wondah L. Jah Since assuming the presidency, Joseph Boakai has overseen a significant wave of dismissals among public servants in Liberia. Officially...