Liberia news

Mr. Tarlue has considered his suspension illegal and unconstitutional, prompting his request that the Supreme Court issue a writ of prohibition against President Boakai’s action. By Lincoln G. Peters Monrovia, August 7, 2024: Supreme Court Justice-in-Chambers Yussif D. Kaba has reserved a ruling after a closed-door hearing between suspended Central Bank of Liberia (CBL) Executive Governor Mr. J. Aloysius Tarlue and the …

Tarlue has warned the Supreme Court that if the government is not prohibited from removing protected officials from offices, the Supreme Court bench members could also be removed through suspensions. Monrovia, August 6, 2024: Supreme Court Justice-in-Chambers Yussif D. Kaba has cited lawyers representing suspended Central Bank of Liberia Executive Governor Mr. Aloysius Tarlue and the Government of Liberia, to a …

Monrovia endured an uneasy calm here on Monday, 5 August, when protesters engaged Police in a standoff in what is clearly a political action. By Kruah Thompson  Monrovia, Liberia, August 6, 2024 – A tense standoff between riot officers of the Liberian National Police and protesters near the headquarters of the former ruling Congress for Democratic Change in Congo Town …

August 5, 2025:- The anti-impunity advocacy organization Solidarity & Trust for a New Day (STAND) welcomes the Boakai-led government’s ongoing anti-corruption campaign as a positive step in the right direction. The group said in a press release issued Sunday, August 4, that this important effort, which goes beyond the interests of a few individuals or their associates, needs the united support …

The meeting between President Boakai and AMP Terminals’ Regional Managing Director for Africa and Europe, Mr. Igor van den Essen, focussing on investment in port infrastructure, presents an opportunity for further discussion considering ports around the countries needing serious upgrades. Monrovia, August 5, 2024-President Joseph Nyumah Boakai has met with APM Terminals Managing Director for Africa and Europe, Mr. Igor …

The embattled Central Bank of Liberia Executive Governor J. Alloysius Tarlue has run to the Supreme Court, seeking its intervention to overturn his suspension by President Boakai, citing the latter’s action as unconstitutional. Monrovia, August 5, 2024: Embattled Executive Governor of the Central Bank of Liberia, Mr. J. Aloysius Tarlue, has filed a writ of prohibition before the Supreme Court, …

Liberia’s premier GSM Company,   Lonestar Cell MTN, and Best Neo Bank (BnB) are partnering to provide International Financial transfer services. By Lincoln G. Peters  Monrovia, Liberia, August 2, 2024 –Leading Liberian GSA Company Lonestar Cell MTN, in partnership with Best Neo Bank (BnB), has officially launched an International Financial transfer service here. The MTN and BnB, Financial Service partnership, …

Established in 1946 through the Legislature, the FSI is designated as a professional training center for aspiring diplomats of the Republic of Liberia. By Kruah Thompson Monrovia, August 2, 2024: The Gabriel L. Dennis Foreign Service Institute (FSI) in Monrovia has unveiled plans to introduce master’s degree programs in Foreign Relations and Diplomacy Studies. FSI Director General Reginald B. Goodridge announced …

President Joseph Boakai appoints new Acting Executive Governor for the Central Bank of Liberia, two days following the indefinite suspension of Governor Aloysius Tarlue, pending an investigation into a compliance audit report. Monrovia, Liberia, August 2, 2024—President Joseph Nyuma Boakai has appointed Mr. Henry F. Saamoi as the Acting Executive Governor of the Central Bank of Liberia (CBL). This followed President …

Crop losses due to pest infestation are reported across the African continent, suggesting that Liberia is not the only country facing this loss of potential crop yields. By Joseph Titus Yekeryan  KPAYMUE, Bong County, August 2, 2024: Kermue Jutee returns from his 10 acres of beans, pepper, and okra farm on a wet Saturday afternoon, looking very frustrated. As a well-known …