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Liberia: Senator Konneh Raises Alarm Over Lack of Implementation of 25% Procurement Quota for Liberian-Owned Businesses

Monrovia, June 25 -- Senator Amara Konneh, Chairman of the Senate Committee on Public Accounts, has raised serious concerns over the government's failure to enforce the provision of Section 4.4 of the... Read More


Liberia: Women's Legislative Caucus Condemns Brutal Killing of Ciannah Goe In Marshall, Demands Swift Justice

Monrovia, June 25 -- The Women's Legislative Caucus of Liberia has condemned the alleged rape and brutal murder of Ciannah Goe, a Liberian woman who recently returned home from Canada. By Emmanuel We... Read More


Liberia: Court to Rule Thursday on Bond Justification in Capitol Arson Case Involving Ex-Speaker Koffa, Three Lawmakers

Monrovia, June 25 -- Magistrate Ben Barco of the Monrovia City Court has reserved ruling until Thursday in the bond justification hearing involving former House Speaker Cllr. J. Fonati Koffa and three... Read More


U.S. Embassy in Liberia Orders Visa Applicants to Make Social Media Profiles Public

Monrovia, June 25 -- The U.S. embassy in Monrovia has "requested" all visa applicants from Liberia to change their social media settings from private to "public to facilitate vetting necessary to esta... Read More


Liberia: Sinkor Residents Plead for Mercy After Eviction Order to Open Main Alley

Monrovia, June 25 -- The Ministry of Public Works' plan to construct two overpass bridges along Tubman Boulevard has triggered concerns among residents of three communities earmarked for clearance to ... Read More


Liberia: National Commission on Higher Education Flags Challenges at Top Universities - UL, Cuttington, AMEU; Suspends or Shuts Down 53 Others

Monrovia, June 25 -- The National Commission on Higher Education (NCHE) has released a sweeping evaluation report uncovering widespread deficiencies across Liberia's higher education sector. The repor... Read More


QNET Advocates for Direct Selling Legislation to Curb Scam and Strengthen Consumer Protection

Monrovia, June 24 -- Executives of QNET, a global wellness and lifestyle company, have called on African governments, especially those without a Direct Selling Association (DSA), to see the need to en... Read More


Liberia: America-Based Prelate Slams LCC for Inducting Speaker Koon into Bishop Browne Hall of Fame

Monrovia, June 24 -- The Liberia Council of Churches (LCC) is facing a fierce backlash from within the global Liberian religious community after its decision to honor House Speaker Richard Nagbe Koon.... Read More


Liberia: Labor Issues ACT OF WITCH-HUNT? NPA Ordered to Pay US$280K for Wrongful Dismissal of Senior Staff

Monrovia, June 24 -- The Ministry of Labour has found the National Port Authority (NPA) liable for the wrongful dismissal of its former comptroller, Gabriel S. Bull, and has ordered his reinstatement ... Read More


Government Suspends Chaotic National ID Registry Rollout Indefinitely as Activists Demand a Thorough Review

Monrovia, June 24 -- Following a chaotic rollout and mounting public frustration, the Liberian government has indefinitely suspended its controversial compulsory national identification program. The ... Read More