Liberia



U.S. Embassy in Monrovia Warns Citizens of Possible Electoral Violence

Monrovia – The United States Embassy in Monrovia has warned its citizens of possible violence before or after Tuesday’s elections.
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U.S. Embassy in Monrovia Warns Citizens of Possible Electoral Violence

Monrovia – The United States Embassy in Monrovia has warned its citizens of possible violence before or after Tuesday’s elections.

Pres. Sirleaf Declares Dec. 26, Presidential Runoff Elections Day - National Holiday 

Monrovia - President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf has by Proclamation declared Tuesday, December 26, 2017, Presidential Runoff Elections Day, and it’s to be observed as a National Holiday throughout the country.
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Pres. Sirleaf Declares Dec. 26, Presidential Runoff Elections Day - National Holiday 

Monrovia - President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf has by Proclamation declared Tuesday, December 26, 2017, Presidential Runoff Elections Day, and it’s to be observed as a National Holiday throughout the country.

World Bank Financed US$15.3 Million Fuel Facility Project in Commissioned

Monrovia – The government of Liberia has benefited from the World Bank International Development Association grant for the construction of a new Fuel Unloading Facility valued at US$15.3 million.
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World Bank Financed US$15.3 Million Fuel Facility Project in Commissioned

Monrovia – The government of Liberia has benefited from the World Bank International Development Association grant for the construction of a new Fuel Unloading Facility valued at US$15.3 million.

Court Orders Macdella Cooper Arrested For Allegedly Misapplying US$35K

Monrovia - The Monrovia City Court has ordered the arrest of Macdella Cooper, standard bearer of the Liberia Restoration Party for allegedly misapplying US$35,000.00.
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Court Orders Macdella Cooper Arrested For Allegedly Misapplying US$35K

Monrovia - The Monrovia City Court has ordered the arrest of Macdella Cooper, standard bearer of the Liberia Restoration Party for allegedly misapplying US$35,000.00.

Monrovia City Court Orders Macdella Cooper Arrested For Allegedly Misapplying US$35K

Monrovia - The Monrovia City Court has ordered the arrest of Macdella Cooper, standard bearer of the Liberia Restoration Party for allegedly misapplying US$35,000.00.
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Monrovia City Court Orders Macdella Cooper Arrested For Allegedly Misapplying US$35K

Monrovia - The Monrovia City Court has ordered the arrest of Macdella Cooper, standard bearer of the Liberia Restoration Party for allegedly misapplying US$35,000.00.

Supreme Court Orders Incarceration of NEC Official - Upholds December 26 Runoff

Monrovia – The Supreme Court has ordered the incarceration of Henry Flomo, communications director of the National Elections Commission, for 72 hours for making statements that have the propensity of prejudicing the election.
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Supreme Court Orders Incarceration of NEC Official - Upholds December 26 Runoff

Monrovia – The Supreme Court has ordered the incarceration of Henry Flomo, communications director of the National Elections Commission, for 72 hours for making statements that have the propensity of prejudicing the election.

Supreme Court Orders Incarceration of Elections Commission Official; Upholds December 26 Runoff

Monrovia – The Supreme Court has ordered the incarceration of Henry Flomo, communications director of the National Elections Commission, for 72 hours for making statements that have the propensity of prejudicing the election.
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Supreme Court Orders Incarceration of Elections Commission Official; Upholds December 26 Runoff

Monrovia – The Supreme Court has ordered the incarceration of Henry Flomo, communications director of the National Elections Commission, for 72 hours for making statements that have the propensity of prejudicing the election.

Ministry of Justice Takes Lead in Gender Mainstreaming in Security Sector

Monrovia – The Deputy Minister for Administration and Public Safety at the Ministry of Justice, Wheatonia Barnes said the Ministry of Justice (MoJ) has taken the lead in integrating national security apparatus that embraces the diversity of the Liberian peo
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Ministry of Justice Takes Lead in Gender Mainstreaming in Security Sector

Monrovia – The Deputy Minister for Administration and Public Safety at the Ministry of Justice, Wheatonia Barnes said the Ministry of Justice (MoJ) has taken the lead in integrating national security apparatus that embraces the diversity of the Liberian people.

UNDP Supports Anti-Corruption Commission With State-of-Art Tools

Monrovia – It’s just a plain door, but when you look closely, you see how hi-tech it is. A thumbprint and key card gets you access. A blast of cool air greets you when you open the door.
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UNDP Supports Anti-Corruption Commission With State-of-Art Tools

Monrovia – It’s just a plain door, but when you look closely, you see how hi-tech it is. A thumbprint and key card gets you access. A blast of cool air greets you when you open the door.

President Sirleaf Dedicates US$5M National Drug Service Warehouse

Monrovia - As the government of Liberia under the tutelage of President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf continues to walk its “Last Miles” what have been familiar with it is the dedication and ground breaking of several developmental projects.
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President Sirleaf Dedicates US$5M National Drug Service Warehouse

Monrovia - As the government of Liberia under the tutelage of President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf continues to walk its “Last Miles” what have been familiar with it is the dedication and ground breaking of several developmental projects.

Mary Broh Hints Possible Brain Drain Due to Increase in Demand of Birth Certificate

Monrovia – Since GSA Director General Mary Tanyonoh Broh took over the Bureau of Vital Statistics at the Ministry of Health nearly seven months ago, the number of people going to obtain their birth certificate has increased dramatically.
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Mary Broh Hints Possible Brain Drain Due to Increase in Demand of Birth Certificate

Monrovia – Since GSA Director General Mary Tanyonoh Broh took over the Bureau of Vital Statistics at the Ministry of Health nearly seven months ago, the number of people going to obtain their birth certificate has increased dramatically.

United Nations Development Programme Trains Election Magistrates

Monrovia – As preparations resume for the runoff Presidential election on 26 December 2017, 42 magistrate-level hearing officers and clerks, are participating in refresher training and a review of cases related to the 10 October 2017 election.
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United Nations Development Programme Trains Election Magistrates

Monrovia – As preparations resume for the runoff Presidential election on 26 December 2017, 42 magistrate-level hearing officers and clerks, are participating in refresher training and a review of cases related to the 10 October 2017 election.

Agnes Reeves, Charles Taylor Ex-Wife Denied Bail in UK

Monrovia – Agnes Reeves Taylor, ex-wife of former Liberian President Charles Taylor has been denied bail ahead of a war crime related trial slated for October 2018.
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Agnes Reeves, Charles Taylor Ex-Wife Denied Bail in UK

Monrovia – Agnes Reeves Taylor, ex-wife of former Liberian President Charles Taylor has been denied bail ahead of a war crime related trial slated for October 2018.

Global Witness: Liberian Gov’t ‘Secretly Tax Waiver’ Threatens Forestry Sector

Monrovia - A US$13 million secret tax waiver to logging companies by the Government of Liberia would severely threaten forest communities and undermine the efforts to mitigate climate change in the country, says Global Witness (GW).
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Global Witness: Liberian Gov’t ‘Secretly Tax Waiver’ Threatens Forestry Sector

Monrovia - A US$13 million secret tax waiver to logging companies by the Government of Liberia would severely threaten forest communities and undermine the efforts to mitigate climate change in the country, says Global Witness (GW).

Pres. Sirleaf Dedicates New Airport Terminal At Roberts International Airport

Margibi County - President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf insists competing development priorities accumulated from Liberia’s civil war delayed her government’s commitment to refurbish the country’s major airport - Roberts International Airport (RIA) in Margibi
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Pres. Sirleaf Dedicates New Airport Terminal At Roberts International Airport

Margibi County - President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf insists competing development priorities accumulated from Liberia’s civil war delayed her government’s commitment to refurbish the country’s major airport - Roberts International Airport (RIA) in Margibi County.

Pres. Johnson-Sirleaf Dedicates New Airport Terminal At Roberts International Airport

Margibi County - President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf insists competing development priorities accumulated from Liberia’s civil war delayed her government’s commitment to refurbish the country’s major airport - Roberts International Airport (RIA) in Margibi
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Pres. Johnson-Sirleaf Dedicates New Airport Terminal At Roberts International Airport

Margibi County - President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf insists competing development priorities accumulated from Liberia’s civil war delayed her government’s commitment to refurbish the country’s major airport - Roberts International Airport (RIA) in Margibi County.

University of Liberia Honors Several Long Serving Employees

Monrovia – The University of Liberia (UL) has retired and honored several long-service staff for their dedication to duty over the years.
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University of Liberia Honors Several Long Serving Employees

Monrovia – The University of Liberia (UL) has retired and honored several long-service staff for their dedication to duty over the years.

Registered Voters Exclusion in Runoff Polls Breeds ‘Constitutional Conflict’  

Monrovia – The Better Future Foundation (BFF), a civil society organization, has expressed serious concern with respect to the new date set by the National Elections Commission (NEC) for the conduct of the Presidential runoff election without first publishi
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Registered Voters Exclusion in Runoff Polls Breeds ‘Constitutional Conflict’  

Monrovia – The Better Future Foundation (BFF), a civil society organization, has expressed serious concern with respect to the new date set by the National Elections Commission (NEC) for the conduct of the Presidential runoff election without first publishing and/or exhibiting the Final Registration Roll (FRR) for its verification and validation by electorates and other stakeholders. 

ECOWAS Pays Final Tribute To President Sirleaf At Last Summit

Abuja, Nigeria – Amidst a sustained applaud and standing ovation, leaders of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) paid homage to Her Excellency, President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf as the Liberian Leader attended her last summit of the regiona
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ECOWAS Pays Final Tribute To President Sirleaf At Last Summit

Abuja, Nigeria – Amidst a sustained applaud and standing ovation, leaders of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) paid homage to Her Excellency, President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf as the Liberian Leader attended her last summit of the regional body as President of Liberia.

Pres. Sirleaf Blasts Media For Talking ‘Trash’ About Developmental Gains

Monrovia – President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf seems to no longer hide her feelings about how she feels about the local media.
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Pres. Sirleaf Blasts Media For Talking ‘Trash’ About Developmental Gains

Monrovia – President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf seems to no longer hide her feelings about how she feels about the local media.

Chris Morgan Arrives in Liberia ahead of Sunday’s Worship Experience

Monrovia – The Legendary Nigerian gospel singer will arrive in the country Friday, 15 December 2017 and is expected to perform at a Worship Service on Sunday, December 17.
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Chris Morgan Arrives in Liberia ahead of Sunday’s Worship Experience

Monrovia – The Legendary Nigerian gospel singer will arrive in the country Friday, 15 December 2017 and is expected to perform at a Worship Service on Sunday, December 17.

LRA Welcomes Nigerian Tax Expert To Strengthen Audit Capacity

Monrovia - The Commissioner General of the Liberia Revenue Authority (LRA) Elfrieda Stewart Tamba has welcomed to Liberia a Nigerian international tax expert, from the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) of Nigeria.
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LRA Welcomes Nigerian Tax Expert To Strengthen Audit Capacity

Monrovia - The Commissioner General of the Liberia Revenue Authority (LRA) Elfrieda Stewart Tamba has welcomed to Liberia a Nigerian international tax expert, from the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) of Nigeria.

‘Providence’ - A Movie About Liberia Premieres At SilverBird Theatre

Monrovia - Dr. Clarice Ford-Kulah, a Liberian film producer, said the movie ‘Providence, is a love story that unveils the Liberian culture and will attract tourist to the country.
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‘Providence’ - A Movie About Liberia Premieres At SilverBird Theatre

Monrovia - Dr. Clarice Ford-Kulah, a Liberian film producer, said the movie ‘Providence, is a love story that unveils the Liberian culture and will attract tourist to the country.

INCHR Vows ot Go After Security Officers Violating Rights of Civilians

Monrovia – The issue of security officers continuous violation the rights of civilians in Liberia has grasped the attention of the Independent National Commission on Human Rights (INCHR).
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INCHR Vows ot Go After Security Officers Violating Rights of Civilians

Monrovia – The issue of security officers continuous violation the rights of civilians in Liberia has grasped the attention of the Independent National Commission on Human Rights (INCHR).

Woman, 40, Charged With Manslaughter by Monrovia City Court

Monrovia- Forty-year-old Sarah Sayplay was seen on the defendant bench at the Monrovia City Court weeping as she received the writ of arrest by the court’s staff.
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Woman, 40, Charged With Manslaughter by Monrovia City Court

Monrovia- Forty-year-old Sarah Sayplay was seen on the defendant bench at the Monrovia City Court weeping as she received the writ of arrest by the court’s staff.

SUP Cautions NEC to Adhere to Supreme Court Mandate

Monrovia - The Students Unification Party (SUP), the oldest student-based political movement at the State-run University of Liberia (UL), has welcomed last week ruling by the Supreme Court and at same time cautioned the National Election Commission (NEC) to w
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SUP Cautions NEC to Adhere to Supreme Court Mandate

Monrovia - The Students Unification Party (SUP), the oldest student-based political movement at the State-run University of Liberia (UL), has welcomed last week ruling by the Supreme Court and at same time cautioned the National Election Commission (NEC) to what they referred to as the “unconditional cooperation” of the Court’s mandate before the run-off election can be conducted.

Court Assigns US$10M Debt Case Against Government of Liberia

Monrovia - The Commercial Court at the Temple of Justice has assigned the US$10.7 million debt case involving Lebanese businessman George Haddad against the Government of Liberia for Thursday, December 14, 2017 at the hour of 10:00 am.
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Court Assigns US$10M Debt Case Against Government of Liberia

Monrovia - The Commercial Court at the Temple of Justice has assigned the US$10.7 million debt case involving Lebanese businessman George Haddad against the Government of Liberia for Thursday, December 14, 2017 at the hour of 10:00 am.

Delinquent Insurance Companies in Liberia Risk Closure

Monrovia – The Central Bank of Liberia (CBL) has set March 31st, 2018 as the deadline for all insurance companies to comply with the bank’s new capital requirements for insurance companies operating in Liberia. The CBL said companies failing to meet the d
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Delinquent Insurance Companies in Liberia Risk Closure

Monrovia – The Central Bank of Liberia (CBL) has set March 31st, 2018 as the deadline for all insurance companies to comply with the bank’s new capital requirements for insurance companies operating in Liberia. The CBL said companies failing to meet the deadline would have their licenses revoked.

Internews Trains Trainers to Increase Participation in Monitoring Accountability

Monrovia – A five-day media trainer of trainers reporting workshop on the County Social Development Funds, to increase citizens’ participation, began Monday in Monrovia.
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Internews Trains Trainers to Increase Participation in Monitoring Accountability

Monrovia – A five-day media trainer of trainers reporting workshop on the County Social Development Funds, to increase citizens’ participation, began Monday in Monrovia.

ActionAid, Stakeholders Petition Universities to Protect Females

Monrovia - In observance of the 16 Days of Activism against Gender-based Violence campaign, over 20 government and non-governmental organizations concluded a day-long, round table discussion with stakeholders to enhance the protection from sexual and gender-b
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ActionAid, Stakeholders Petition Universities to Protect Females

Monrovia - In observance of the 16 Days of Activism against Gender-based Violence campaign, over 20 government and non-governmental organizations concluded a day-long, round table discussion with stakeholders to enhance the protection from sexual and gender-based violence for women, girls and sexual minorities in Liberia.

Rep-Elect Blasts Minister Werner “Education Tabata” Assertion 

Monrovia – Montserrado County representative-elect, Mr. Hanson Kiazolu, has described as disdainful a “Tabata for leadership” comment made by Education Minister George Werner.
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Rep-Elect Blasts Minister Werner “Education Tabata” Assertion 

Monrovia – Montserrado County representative-elect, Mr. Hanson Kiazolu, has described as disdainful a “Tabata for leadership” comment made by Education Minister George Werner.

U.S. District Court to Begin Hearing Tom Woewiyu Trial Feb. 26, 2018

Monrovia – Former Defense Minister of Charles Taylor’s National Patriotic Front of Liberia (NPFL), Mr. Thomas Woewiyu’s criminal case has been assigned for Monday, February 26, 2018 by the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsyl
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U.S. District Court to Begin Hearing Tom Woewiyu Trial Feb. 26, 2018

Monrovia – Former Defense Minister of Charles Taylor’s National Patriotic Front of Liberia (NPFL), Mr. Thomas Woewiyu’s criminal case has been assigned for Monday, February 26, 2018 by the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania.

Rwanda Revenue Authority Technical Experts Provide Support to LRA

Monrovia – A delegation from the Rwanda Revenue Authority (RRA) is in Liberia on the invitation of the Liberia Revenue Authority (LRA) to provide best practices and technical assistance in risk and compliance management.
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Rwanda Revenue Authority Technical Experts Provide Support to LRA

Monrovia – A delegation from the Rwanda Revenue Authority (RRA) is in Liberia on the invitation of the Liberia Revenue Authority (LRA) to provide best practices and technical assistance in risk and compliance management.

“Our Nation Has Potential to Leverage Cyberspace to Achieve Growth”

Monrovia – “Liberia will need help from developed countries like China, which is one of the world’s major contributors and user of modern technological breakthroughs, and which has vast human capacity, in its quest and efforts to leverage cyberspace fo
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“Our Nation Has Potential to Leverage Cyberspace to Achieve Growth”

Monrovia – “Liberia will need help from developed countries like China, which is one of the world’s major contributors and user of modern technological breakthroughs, and which has vast human capacity, in its quest and efforts to leverage cyberspace for economic development and growth,” said Foreign Minister Marjon Kamara, when she spoke at the 4th World Internet Conference 2017 in Wuzhen, China. 

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