By: The People News Desk Monrovia, Liberia — The Government of Liberia has firmly denied reports suggesting plans to impose a carbon levy on international shipping, clarifying that no such measure will take effect at Liberian seaports. In a press statement issued on Tuesday, the government responded to recent online publications by TradeWinds and Oracle […]
Read MoreBy: Staff Writer Monrovia, Liberia — Jerror Cole Bangalu has officially taken over as Executive Director of the Liberia Refugees Repatriation and Resettlement Commission (LRRRC), unveiling a far-reaching reform agenda aimed at repositioning the institution to address Liberia’s growing migration, displacement, and statelessness challenges. Speaking at his takeover ceremony, Bangalu described the leadership transition as […]
Read MoreBy : The People News Online Monrovia, Liberia — The Montserrado Caucus of the Mano River Union Youth Parliament has publicly thrown its weight behind the nomination of Cllr. Cornelia Kruah as Liberia’s Minister of Youth and Sports, rejecting arguments that her appointment contravenes the Executive Law. In a press release issued on Tuesday, February […]
Read MoreBy: The People News Online For close to nine years, a dispute surrounding land purchased in 2017 has persisted, marked by legal complexity and deep emotional strain. From the outset, the property was occupied without lawful authorization, setting the stage for a prolonged and often misunderstood struggle for the legitimate owners. Throughout the years, the […]
Read MoreBy: Staff Writer Monrovia, Liberia – A high-level delegation from the Liberia Maritime Authority (LiMA) on Monday provided President Joseph Nyuma Boakai, Sr. with a comprehensive overview of the Authority’s activities and achievements at the Executive Mansion in Monrovia. During the meeting, the Commissioner/CEO of LiMA, Cllr. Neto Zarzar Lighe Sr., informed President Boakai that […]
Read MoreAn emerging Armenian political party has sparked backlash after proposing the creation of a so-called “Ministry of Sex,” claiming it would ensure no woman in the country remains sexually unsatisfied and help reverse Armenia’s declining birth rate.The proposal was echoed by Sargis Karapetyan, a co-founder of the newly formed Strong Armenia party ahead of upcoming […]
Read MoreBy: Staff Writer Monrovia, Liberia — The Ministry of National Defense has extended pre–Armed Forces Day felicitations to His Excellency Joseph N. Boakai, President of the Republic of Liberia and Commander-In-Chief of the Armed Forces of Liberia (AFL), along with the Chief of Staff, Deputy Chief of Staff, unit commanders, and the gallant men and […]
Read MoreBy: Staff Writer The Ministry of Justice (MOJ) is reportedly considering the reinstatement of Lawrence G. Bohlen, Assistant Director for Prison Operations at the Bureau of Corrections and Rehabilitation (BCR), raising fresh concerns over the credibility of an ongoing investigation into the disappearance of 25 bags of rice donated for inmates during the 2025 Christmas […]
Read MoreMonrovia — Liberia’s Minister of Finance and Development Planning, Hon. Augustine Kpehe Ngafuan, has mounted a strong defense of President Joseph Nyuma Boakai’s Annual Message, dismissing opposition criticism of the administration’s economic direction as misplaced and short-sighted. Speaking at a special press conference on Wednesday, Minister Ngafuan said Liberia’s economy is in a stronger position […]
Read MoreBy: Staff Writer Monrovia, Liberia — The Liberia National Tourism Authority (LNTA) has announced an immediate suspension of all beauty pageants, international cultural representations, and the issuance of permits to pageant organizers across the country. In a statement released on Thursday, the LNTA said no individual will be allowed to represent Liberia as a queen […]
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