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Governance

Legislature Begins Scrutiny of $45M Supplementary Budget Amid Calls for Fiscal Discipline

By: The People News Online Monrovia — A joint legislative committee has commenced formal hearings into the Government of Liberia’s proposed US$45 million supplementary budget, with lawmakers emphasizing accountability and prudent management over the size of the fiscal adjustment. The review, led by the Joint Committee on Ways, Means, Finance and Budget, marks a key […]

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Politics

“Democracy Beyond Elections: Kenneh Criticizes Boakai Over Student Crackdown”

By: The People News Online Monrovia, Liberia — A Liberian humanitarian and politician based in Hamburg, Germany, Hassan Kenneh, has issued a strong critique of President Joseph Boakai’s administration, warning that Liberia risks drifting away from democratic principles despite coming to power through a legitimate electoral process. In a detailed public statement, Kenneh emphasized that […]

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Politics

Full List of Lawmakers that Expelled Yekeh Kolubah Revealed

By: Staff Writer The House of Representatives has formally expelled Montserrado County District #10 Representative, Yekeh Kolubah, following a sweeping vote supported by lawmakers from across Liberia, in what is being described as one of the most consequential legislative decisions in recent times. The decision, endorsed by representatives spanning all fifteen counties, reflects a broad-based […]

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LiMA Leads Nationwide Maritime Security Drill at Major Ports

By: The People News Online Monrovia, Liberia — The Liberia Maritime Authority (LiMA) has conducted a nationwide International Ship and Port Facility Security (ISPS) Level 2 exercise, testing Liberia’s preparedness to respond to potential maritime threats across its principal port facilities. The drill, the second of its kind in five years, was carried out simultaneously […]

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Justice

Supreme Court Halts House Proceedings in Kolubah Case, Summons Speaker Koon

By: The People News Online Monrovia, — The Supreme Court of Liberia has ordered an immediate stay on all proceedings by the House of Representatives concerning Montserrado County District #10 Representative Yekeh Y. Kolubah, pending a conference scheduled for April 20. The directive, contained in an official communication from the Office of the Clerk of […]

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U.S. Diplomat Tours Maritime Training Institute with LiMA Boss

By: Staff Writer Monrovia, Liberia — The head of the Liberia Maritime Authority (LiMA), Neto Zarzar Lighe Sr., has accompanied a senior United States diplomat on an official visit to the Liberia Maritime Training Institute (LMTI), highlighting ongoing efforts to strengthen maritime education and workforce development in Liberia. The visit saw U.S. Embassy Chargé d’Affaires […]

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Justice

‎By: Staff Writer The Liberia National Police has charged a 26-year-old woman, Miss Amie T. Dean, for allegedly making a false kidnapping report, in what authorities describe as a deliberate act intended to mislead law enforcement.‎‎According to a press release issued on April 15, 2026, Miss Dean, a resident of Paynesville City, has been charged […]

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Justice

‎Court Order Forces Eviction at National Elections Commission Headquarters

By: Staff Writer ‎Operations at the National Elections Commission (NEC) were abruptly halted Tuesday morning after court sheriffs moved in to enforce a writ of possession, ordering all staff and officials to vacate the Commission’s headquarters in Monrovia. The enforcement action, carried out in full view of workers and contractors, left the premises temporarily shut […]

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Justice

Kolubah’s Lawyers Stage Walkout, Cite Due Process Concerns in House Investigation

By Contributing Writer Legal representatives of Montserrado County District #10 Representative Yekeh Kolubah on Tuesday staged a dramatic walkout from an investigative hearing, describing the proceedings as “irregular” and inconsistent with established principles of due process. The lawyers, led by Cllr. Jonathan Massaquoi, withdrew from the session after the committee reportedly denied them the opportunity […]

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Justice

Gongloe Warns Against “Constitutionally Dangerous” Move in Kolubah Saga

By: Staff Writer Senior Liberian lawyer and former Solicitor General, Tiawan Saye Gongloe, has strongly criticized a recent communication from the Liberia National Police (LNP), describing it as “legally unsound and constitutionally dangerous” in its call for legislative action against Representative Yekeh Kolubah. The controversy stems from a formal communication reportedly issued by the Inspector […]

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