The Government of Liberia signed an agreement with local firms here to formulate its development roadmap, the ARREST Agenda for Inclusive Development.   By Naneka A. Hoffman Monrovia, Liberia, June 28, 2024—The Ministry of Finance and Development Planning (MFDP) has signed an agreement with Subah-Belleh Associates (SBA) and Africa Development Management Associates (ADMA) to facilitate the formulation of the ARREST Agenda …

Private law firm Henries, Kruah & Associates trashed the report of its alleged involvement in a conflict of interest for legitimate services rendered to the National Port of Authority here. Monrovia, Liberia, June 28, 2024 – The Management of the Henries, Kruah & Associates Law Firm rejects media reports of a conflict of interest scandal involving its retainers with the …

The House of Representatives recently called a contempt hearing against Mr. Kamara for his alleged failure to appear and provide financial updates on the government’s consolidated accounts. By Bridgett Milton  Monrovia, June 28, 2024: Liberia’s Finance Minister, Mr. Boima Kamara, is at risk of being jailed or fined by members of the House of Representatives for allegedly disrespecting them. The …

The LTA has fined the two GSM companies because they allegedly violated and refused to submit critical data with significant revenue implications. Monrovia, June 28, 2024: The Liberia Telecommunications Authority (LTA) has taken decisive action against the two major GSM companies here, Lonestar Cell MTN and Orange, levying fines of US$300,000 each.  The fines were imposed due to what the LTA …

Questions surrounding the financial commitments and operational sustainability plans for the fleet of buses by the government continue to linger as the arrangement remains unclear. By Kruah Thompson Monrovia, June 28, 2025:  The Liberian government is facing pressure to provide financial details surrounding some controversially labeled “NTA” with the state transport agency’s logo. There is no clarity about what plans there are …

A 68-year-old private security is found death after having commercial sex behind his office. By Thomas Domah /Nimba County  Nimba County, Liberia, June 28, 2024 – What was intended to be a pleasure moment turned fatal for a 68-year-old commercial sex customer, who was found dead after allegedly having sex with a female customer in Ganta.  The late John Gomah …

The court said it can be construed that the defendant had sexual intercourse with the victim during the morning hours of November 1, 2023. Monrovia, June 28, 2024: The Circuit Court in Gbarpolu County has sentenced defendant Franklin Gongar to 50 years imprisonment for allegedly raping a 12-year-old girl. Upon sentencing, the 44-year-old man, assigned Judge Wesseh A. Wesseh, mandated the …

Last week’s protest by aggrieved workers of the Salala Rubber Corporation turns violence here, with arson attack and looting of company’s assets. By Ramsey N. Singbeh, Jr. in Margibi Margibi County, Friday, June 28, 2024- Protesting workers, mainly tappers of the Salala Rubber Corporation or SRC, have resulted to violence against the company, characterized by an arson attack and looting …

The Liberia Drug Enforcement Agency (LDEA) reveals that substance Kush cannabis is No.1 killer drug in Liberia. By Emmanuel Wise Jipoh  Monrovia, Liberia, June 27, 2024 – The dangerous substance Kush Cannabis is said to be gradually increasing daily in Liberia as one of the most harmful narcotics, killing youths in African countries, reports the Liberia Drug Enforcement Agency or …

The Senate heard that the children of workers at Firestone rubber plantation do not go to school because the school Firestone runs cannot accommodate them. By Ethel A. Tweh Monrovia, June 26, 2024: The Liberian Senate has instructed its Committee on Labor and Judiciary to probe the conditions of workers at Firestone. The Senate’s investigation was triggered by Margibi County Senator Nathaniel F. …