United States suspends foreign Aid affecting USAID, others
The US State Department has issued a halt to nearly all existing foreign assistance and paused new aid, according to an internal memo sent to officials and US embassies abroad.
The leaked notice follows President...
Police cite 7 lawmakers over Liberia’s capitol building incident
The House of Representatives received an official letter from the Liberia National Police (LNP) requesting the attendance of several members of the house who have been designated as "persons of interest" regarding last year’s...
China executes man for car rampage that killed dozens
China has executed a man found guilty of killing at least 35 people in a car attack in November, in what is thought to be the deadliest attack in the country for a decade.
Fan...
Arson Suspect Thomas Etheridge makes a court appearance despite allegations of inhumane treatment
Thomas Etheridge, the main suspect in the alleged arson attack on Liberia’s Capitol Building, appeared before the Monrovia City Court on Monday. This appearance was mandated by the Supreme Court, requiring his presentation by...
Aggrieved NEC workers express gratitude to President Boakai for suspending Davidetta Browne Lansanah
Workers of the National Election Commission (NEC) have expressed profound suspend the Commission Chairperson Madam Davidetta Brown Lansana. The move, hailed by the aggrieved staff as a “bold and decisive” step, comes after months...
LBS Workers Condemn Director General Fahngon’s Leadership Style, Issue 72-Hour Ultimatum
In a rather strong press statement, workers at the Liberia Broadcasting System (LBS) have voiced their concerns regarding what they describe as the “autocratic rule” of Director General Eugene L. Fahngon.
They have accused Mr....
Liberia’s head of electoral commission suspended
President Joseph Nyuma Boakai, Sr. has announced the indefinite suspension of Madam Davidetta Browne-Lansanah, Chairperson of the National Elections Commission (NEC), due to concerns regarding adherence to the Elections Law.
This decision follows recent protests...
Wahala at NPHIL, Two sacked others Suspended
The National Public Health Institute of Liberia (NPHIL) Tuesday dismissed two senior officials and suspended several others, following an investigation into the unauthorized removal and illegal sale of eleven government-owned vehicles.
The dismissals, announced by...
PUL Detests Harassment of Daily Observer Journalists by Liberia National Police
The Press Union of Liberia (PUL) strongly condemns the maltreatment and unjust interrogation of two journalists of the Daily Observer Newspaper by the Liberia National Police (LNP).The PUL is particularly disturbed by the conduct...
Maryland County Senator Gleh-bo Brown breaks ground for the construction of a School Building...
By Mark Nyenpan
In a recent appreciation message, Maryland County Senator J. Gleh-bo Brown celebrated the groundbreaking for an elementary school in Gbiabo Tayetaiwayso. During the ceremony, he reaffirmed his commitment to the project, which...
