A 29-year-old Liberian woman has been arrested with substances valued at 237,600 Liberian Dollars in Nimba County. By: S. Matthew M. Quoi Jr., Nimba County Nimba, Liberia, May 16, 2025 – The Liberia Drug Enforcement Agency (LDEA) Nimba Detachment has arrested a 29-year-old Liberian woman, Benshedia Secret Weah, at Zor Gowee checkpoint in Nimba County with drugs. Ms. Weah was …

The National Elections Commission is involved in capacity building workshop in Ganta, Nimba County. Monrovia, Liberia, May 16, 2025 – Twenty-five mid-level employees of the National Elections Commission (NEC), including Election Magistrates and Directors, are engaged in a Building Resources in Democracy, Governance and Elections (BRIDGE) Building Institutional Excellence in Elections workshop in Ganta, Nimba County. The workshop is organized …

Liberia’s oldest political party spanning over hundred years, True Whig Party (TWP) calls on government to unite the country and create equal opportunities for all citizens. By Lewis S. Teh Monrovia, Liberia, May 16, 2025 – As Liberians observed National Unification Day here on Wednesday, May 14, an executive member of the True Whig Party, Rev. Adolphus Capehart, has called …

President Boakai extends olive branch to opposition politicians in Unification Day message here. By Stephen G. Fellajuah Monrovia, Liberia, May 16, 2025 – In a spirit of unity and national renewal, President Joseph Nyuma Boakai has reached out to key opposition leaders in the country with goodwill telephone calls, signaling reconciliation and a commitment to inclusiveness. Among those contacted were …

By: Kruah Thompson Monrovia, Liberia:  The Government of Liberia has, with immediate effect, revoked the operating permit of Bio Chico Resources Liberia Limited, barring the company from using all public roads in the country to transport iron ore from its mining sites. Information Minister Jerolinmek Mathew Piah announced during a press briefing held at the Ministry of Information, Cultural Affairs, …

Opposition political party Movement for Progressive Change calls on national leaders here to prioritize bread and butter issues facing Liberians.  Monrovia, Liberia, May 16, 2025 – The Movement for Progressive Change (MPC) has called on members of the House of Representatives to set aside their political differences and prioritize the pressing economic and social concerns of the Liberian people. The …

Civilians are now allowed to legally own firearms in Liberia decades after a 14-year brutal civil war. By: Kruah Thompson Monrovia, Liberia:  The Government of Liberia, through the Liberia National Commission on Small Arms (LiNCSA), has officially announced the commencement of the national registration and licensing process for civilian-owned firearms. The announcement was made by LiNCSA Chairperson James M. Fromayan …

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The European Union has come to Liberia’s rescue with a Euros 56 million Financing Agreement to boost the country’s national budget. By Lewis S. Teh Monrovia, Liberia, May 15, 2025, – In a frantic effort to supporting Liberia’s development drives amidst suspension of USAID-funded projects across the country, the European Union and the Government of Liberia have signed a Euros …

The Central Bank of Liberia says plans are far advance to digitalize Liberia’s economy. By: Emmanuel Wise Jipoh Monrovia, May 15, 2025: As part of efforts on Tuesday, May 13, CBL presented its ambitious five-year Strategic Plan, covering 2025-2029, worth USD$ 63.32 million before partners in the sector. The plan aimed at fostering financial inclusion, addressing instability and increasing public …