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‎Police Chief Confirms Fatal Officer-Involved Shooting After Multiple Stabbings in Congertown

By Staff Writer Monrovia, Liberia – The Inspector General of the Liberia National Police (LNP), Col. Gregory W. O. Coleman, on Tuesday evening confirmed that police officers were involved in a fatal shooting incident in the Congertown area following multiple stabbings that left several officers wounded. According to Inspector General Coleman, the tragic chain of […]

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Governance

Boakai Appoints Leadership to Kickstart Liberia’s Tourism Renaissance‎

By The people News Monrovia, Liberia — President Joseph Nyuma Boakai, Sr. has appointed Ms. Princess Eva Cooper as Director General and Mr. Dogba K. Norris, Jr. as Deputy Director General for Planning, Research, and Development of the newly established Liberia National Tourism Authority (LNTA).‎‎The appointments follow the passage of the **2025 Liberia National Tourism […]

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Governance

STAND, Allies Notify Justice Ministry of ‘Lead or Leave’ Protest Set for December 17

By The People News Online Monrovia, Liberia — The Solidarity and Trust for a New Day (STAND), in collaboration with the We The People Movement and several civil society partners, has officially notified the Government of Liberia of plans to stage a nonviolent protest on December 17, 2025, under the theme “Lead or Leave.” In […]

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Governance

70-Year-Old Woman Arrested in L$1M Drug Bust in West Point

By The People’s News Staff Bushrod Island, Monrovia— The Liberia Drug Enforcement Agency (LDEA) has arrested a 70-year-old woman in connection with a major drug bust in the densely populated township of West Point.‎‎According to the LDEA, its Special Drug Squad conducted a targeted operation after receiving a credible tip-off about illegal drug activity in […]

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Politics

‎CMC Hits Back at Koung’s Advisor Dorr Cooper for ‘Divisive’ Facebook Post on Nimba Politics‎

By The People News Online Monrovia, Liberia — A social media post by David Dorr Cooper, former Nimba County Superintendent and current Political Advisor to Vice President Jeremiah Koung, has sparked a political firestorm, drawing sharp condemnation from the Citizens’ Movement for Change (CMC), which branded his remarks as “reckless, dangerous, and reminiscent of Liberia’s […]

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Governance

NUHACE at 7: Union Renews Call for Fair Labour Practices and Workers’ Dignity

By Contributor Gardnersville, Monrovia — The National Union of Hospitality, Aviation, Communication and Energy Workers (NUHACE) celebrated its seventh anniversary on Monday, October 6, 2025, with a passionate appeal for justice, equality, and the protection of workers’ rights. Addressing scores of union members, activists, and journalists gathered at the organization’s headquarters on Barnersville Road, NUHACE […]

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Politics

‎‘What Has Christianity Done for Liberia?’ — CMC Women’s Chair Alice Baysah Sparks Faith and Politics Debate

By Staff Writer ‎Monrovia — In a statement that has set off waves of debate across Liberia’s religious and political landscape, Madam Alice T. Baysah, National Women Congress Chairperson of the Citizens Movement for Change (CMC), has boldly questioned the nation’s long-standing Christian dominance in politics, asking, “What has Christianity done for Liberia?”‎‎Speaking with conviction […]

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Health

ELWA Staff Stage Strike, Demand Overhaul of Hospital Management

By: The People News Paynesville, Montserrado – Tensions erupted at ELWA Hospital on Monday, October 6, 2025, as staff staged a massive protest against SIM Liberia, the hospital’s governing body, demanding sweeping Wages and accountability. Chanting “Enough is Enough,” the workers submitted a petition outlining what they described as years of neglect and exploitation. The […]

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Governance

Unity Party Funds CDC Headquarters, Who’s Cashing In?

‎‎By: The People News Investigative Desk The ruling Unity Party is raising eyebrows by allegedly sponsoring the Congress for Democratic Change (CDC) headquarters through the Ministry of Transport and Public Works.‎‎Both government line ministries appear to be channeling millions of dollars to the opposition, awarding lucrative contracts to CDC Treasurer John Youboty. The big question […]

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Economy

FIA Cracks Down on LBDI with L$18.5 Million Penalty for Compliance Failures

‎By The People News‎ Monrovia, Liberia – The Financial Intelligence Agency of Liberia (FIA) has imposed a fine of L$18,500,000 on the Liberian Bank for Development and Investment (LBDI) for what it described as serious lapses in meeting critical Anti-Money Laundering and Countering the Financing of Terrorism (AML/CFT) obligations.‎‎The penalty, announced this week, follows a […]

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