Monrovia — The National Patriotic Party has expressed concern over the arrest and subsequent charging of its Standard Bearer, former Vice President Jewel Howard-Taylor, calling on the Government of Liberia to ensure that her rights, dignity, health, and physical well-being are protected throughout the legal…
KAKATA, Margibi County—Four children were killed Wednesday, August 19 afternoon after a wall of their home collapsed on them in the Peace Island Community in Kakata City, Margibi County. By Yawah Y. Jaivey The incident reportedly involved seven children—five boys and two girls—who were near…
By Kruah Thompson MONROVIA, August 21, 2026 — The United States Coast Guard has begun a two-week Small Boat Operations (SBO) training course for personnel of the Liberian Coast Guard in Monrovia. According to the U.S. Embassy in Liberia, the training is intended to strengthen…
By Kruah Thompson MONROVIA, August 21, 2026 — The University of Liberia (UL) has secured additional international PhD scholarships for faculty members as the institution expands its faculty development program and intensifies efforts to rank among Africa’s top 300 universities. Speaking Thursday, August 20, at…
MONROVIA, August 21, 2026 — University of Liberia President Dr. Layli Maparyan has outlined a three-phase plan for the ongoing renovation and modernization of the university’s Capitol Hill campus, as the institution moves to address years of deteriorating infrastructure. The University of Liberia traces its…
By Lewis S. Teh MONROVIA, August 21, 2026 — The Government of Liberia has called for stronger coordination, transparency and accountability with the United Nations Country Team to ensure an indicative US$874 million development financing envelope is aligned with national priorities and delivers measurable results…
MONROVIA, August 21, 2026 — The Liberian government has set August 26 as the deadline to complete the nationwide deployment of its yellow machines across all 15 counties, with the road equipment program projected to create up to 1,200 jobs. Speaking Thursday at the Ministry…
By Stephen G. Fellajuah Monrovia, Liberia, August 21, 2026 — Former Speaker of Liberia’s 54th Legislature, Dr. Bhofal Chambers, has called for the death penalty for individuals convicted of drug trafficking as Liberia confronts a series of major narcotics investigations. “For me, I feel sincerely…
By Stephen G. Fellajuah MONROVIA, August 21, 2026 — Popular Liberian musician Karwoudou Cole, widely known as “Bucky Raw,” was taken into custody and transported to court Thursday in connection with an ongoing case involving allegations of marijuana possession. The musician was seen handcuffed on…
By Kruah Thompson MONROVIA, August 20, 2026 — The first group of 20 people transferred from the United States has arrived in Liberia, marking the beginning of an arrangement under which the country has agreed to receive up to 1,200 third-country nationals from the U.S….
