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By Stephanie M. Duncan Monrovia- November 20, 2025: The National AIDS Commission (NAC) has raised serious concern over a steady increase in HIV cases across Liberia, revealing that the number of people living with the virus has climbed from 34,000 in 2024 to 36,000 in 2025, with women bearing the greatest burden. The alarming statistics […]
MONROVIA-NOVEMBER 20, 2025: The pursuit of justice in the Capitol Building arson trial, one of Liberia’s most closely watched cases, faced another setback on Wednesday, November 19, as repeated juror absences forced Criminal Court “A” to issue contempt orders and mandate the incarceration of two prospective jurors at the Monrovia Central Prison. The case, involving […]
By Jamesetta D Williams Monrovia-November 20, 2025: The bites for political supremacy and control of Bong County ahead of the 2029 electoral showdown are beginning to set in amongst politicians – those having interest to throw their hats into the race, either for the national legislature or the presidency. But the crescendo of what […]
Othello S. Nimely Monrovia-November 20, 2025: Concerns are once again mounting over the safety and well-being of young students attending public schools in Liberia – whether they are learning or being exploited – following disturbing scenes at the Ellen Mills Scarborough Kindergarten and Elementary School in Brewerville. During a recent visit, our Reporter noticed more […]
By Stephanie M. Duncan Monrovia-November 20, 2025: The Liberia Drug Enforcement Agency (LDEA) has charged and forwarded two Guinean nationals to the Paynesville Magisterial Court for the alleged illegal possession of narcotics valued at more than LRD585,200. The suspects, Amadu Diallo, 35, and Safiatu Diallo, 33, were arrested on November 13, 2025, at about […]
By Jamesetta D Williams Monrovia-November 20, 2025: Bringing to justice individuals accused of rape remains the staggering cry of Liberian women as they took to the streets Monday to cry on the United Nations, calling for urgent international intervention in what they describe as a worsening crisis of rape and sexual violence across the […]
By Stephanie M. Duncan Monrovia-November 20, 2025: President Joseph Nyuma Boakai on Tuesday delivered the keynote address at the opening of the 22nd Annual General Meeting of the African Road Maintenance Funds Association (ARMFA), calling for deeper cooperation and innovative financing to strengthen Africa’s road infrastructure. The ceremony took place at the Ellen Johnson […]
Monrovia-November 20, 2025: The Supreme Court of Liberia has reserved judgment in the alleged wrongful termination case involving Dr. Dougbeh Chris Nyan and the Executive Branch of Government. Justice-in-Chambers Jamesetta Howard-Wolokolie reached the decision after a two-day conference and has asked both sides to hold further consultations on possible reinstatement or other legal remedies. Legal […]
Monrovia-November 20, 2025: In 2019 Liberia and Guinea entered into an Implementation Agreement meant to serve as a template for cross-border coordination — one that guaranteed any Guinean mining company seeking to use Liberia’s railway and port would do so under a transparent, jointly supervised process. Yet the proposed Concession and Access Agreement between Liberia […]
Monrovia-November 18, 2025: The Liberia Agriculture Commodity Regulatory Authority (LACRA) has announced the discovery and disruption of a sophisticated criminal syndicate operating an illegal scheme designed to smuggle a large quantity of cocoa beans, defrauding both the Authority and the Government of Liberia of thousands of United States Dollars in potential revenue. The attempted illicit […]