Monrovia, Liberia-Representatives from relevant Government Ministries and Agencies are nearing conclusion on a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) intended to enhance cooperation to Combat Illegal, Unreported, and Unregulated Fishing (IUU) in Liberian waters during an intense three-day working session held in Monrovia. The Agreement on Port State Measures (PSMA) is the first binding international agreement that targets illegal, unreported, and unregulated (IUU) fishing. …

The MPC leader has urged lawmakers to stop allegedly harassing state security institutions and individuals for doing their work to ensure public safety. By Lincoln G. Peters  Monrovia, July 18, 2024: Opposition leader Simeon Freeman has cautioned lawmakers to focus on legislative works and stop harassing state security officials for deploying the military at the Roberts International Airport (RIA) recently. During …

Liberia’s next presidential election will be held in 2029 at the end of the Unity Party-led administration’s first six years in office. By Emmanuel Wise Jipoh Monrovia, July 15, 2024: A little over six months after being voted out, the immediate past ruling Congress for Democratic Change (CDC) appears to be daydreaming about Liberia’s next presidential election, which is over five years away. Upon his return to Liberian on Saturday, July …

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Trial jurors at criminal court “C” in the Temple of Justice have unanimously found five former officials of the Plan Parenthood Association of Liberia guilty of theft.  By Kruah Thompson  Monrovia, Liberia, July 16, 2024 –Five former officials of the Plan Parenthood Association of Liberia have been found guilty of stealing Ninety-Six Thousand Eight Hundred Seventy- Five United States Dollars …

Before his resignation, Minister Kamara met with development partners and diplomatic missions in Monrovia and reaffirmed the government’s commitment to mental health as part of the National Development Agenda. Monrovia, Liberia, July 15, 2024: Recent media reports claiming that former Finance Minister Boima S. Kamara cited mental illness for his resignation have shown to lack any evidence, as the NewDawn …

Two lawmakers of the ruling Unity Party have a spade a spade here, blaming President Joseph Nyuma Boakai for errors in the process that led to bringing controversial yellow machines to Liberia.   By Bridgett Milton   Monrovia, Liberia, July 16, 2024—As debate on the arrival of yellow machines or earth-moving equipment continues in the country, two lawmakers of the ruling Unity Party …

Church of Liberia Incorporated entered into a lease agreement with an Indian business firm, G2, to modernize. By Kruah Thompson  Monrovia, Liberia, July 15, 2024 –The Church of God World Missions Liberia, under the leadership of Church of God Liberia, Inc. Bishop Jacob H. Harris, has sealed a landmark 35-year lease agreement with an Indian businessman identified as G2 to …

Several Chinese companies operating in the mining sector face economic sabotage, tax evasion, and criminal conspiracy charges. Monrovia, July 13, 2024: Liberian prosecutors have indicted several Chinese nationals for economic sabotage, tax evasion, and criminal conspiracy following a major bust of a mining cartel. The case is before the 16th Judicial Circuit Court, which is presided over by Judge Wesseh A. …

The LCC has warned Liberians to work collectively to confront corruption, or their country’s progress will become elusive. Monrovia, July 15, 2024: The Liberia Council of Churches (LCC) says President Joseph Nyuma Boakai’s removal of individuals from tenured positions contravenes the rule of law but hails his bold step on war and economic crimes court. The LCC released a long …