Monrovia, Liberia – Vice President Jeremiah Koung has responded to allegations from former Mines and Energy Minister Wilmot Paye, stating he will not dignify public radio attacks from “any child of Nimba.” The brief remark closes the door on further direct engagement with Paye over claims of political interference. Background to the ExchangeThe exchange stems […]
Read MoreBy: The people news online Monrovia, Liberia — Former Finance Minister Samuel D. Tweah Jr. has shifted his fight beyond Liberia’s courts, appealing directly to United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres and other global leaders. In a letter dated Monday, Tweah claims President Joseph Boakai’s administration is pursuing politically driven prosecutions that threaten Liberia’s democratic gains. […]
Read MoreBy: Staff Writer Monrovia, Liberia — Former Minister of Mines and Energy Wilmot Paye has alleged that Vice President Jeremiah Koung played a central role in his removal from cabinet, claiming the VP viewed him as a political liability tied to Finance Minister Augustine Ngafuan. Speaking on _Spoon Talk_ Tuesday, June 23, Paye said Koung resisted […]
Read MoreMonrovia, Liberia — GLS Group has acknowledged President Joseph Nyuma Boakai’s decision to suspend Peter Malcolm King from the Board of Directors of the National Oil Company of Liberia pending a joint security investigation into the seizure of 237.6 kilograms of cocaine at Roberts International Airport. In a statement dated June 23, 2026, GLS Group […]
Read MoreMonrovia, Liberia – President Joseph Nyuma Boakai has suspended National Oil Company of Liberia Board member Peter Malcolm King with immediate effect as investigators widen the probe into Liberia’s largest drug seizure at Roberts International Airport under the Boakai’s administration.The suspension , announced late Monday night by the Executive Mansion, is administrative and “does not […]
Read MoreMonrovia — The Ministry of Labour has reaffirmed that all new applications for alien work permits must include proof of 30-day local job advertising, as part of efforts to prioritize Liberian employment. In a public announcement issued Tuesday by Minister Cllr. Cooper W. Kruah, Sr., the Ministry reminded businesses, concessionaires, and the general public of […]
Read MoreMPC leader accuses administration of contradictions, slow progress in investigation of June 8 cocaine seizure at Roberts International Airport By: Staff Writer Monrovia — Opposition leader Simeon Freeman has threatened to push for international sanctions against President Joseph Boakai, Vice President Jeremiah Koung, and other senior officials if Liberia’s investigation into a major cocaine seizure […]
Read MoreKing voluntarily appeared before investigators 13 days after 237.6kg of cocaine was seized at Roberts International Airport By Writer Staff Monrovia — Paul J. King, General Manager of aviation services firm GLS Menzies, has been taken into custody by Liberia’s Joint National Security Investigative Task Force after voluntarily presenting himself to authorities, the Ministry of […]
Read MoreBy: Staff Writer Liberian journalist Moses Bailey says the government’s response to the current drug trafficking investigation will be watched just as closely as the case itself — and the stakes are global. In a social media post, Bailey cautioned that how authorities handle the probe could either strengthen or damage Liberia’s hard-earned international reputation. […]
Read MoreBy: Staff Writer Monrovia — Liberia’s Ministry of Commerce and Industry has cut pump prices for gasoline and diesel effective June 18, 2026, in a move officials say will ease cost burdens on households and businesses. Gasoline now has a retail ceiling of US$4.94 per gallon, or L$905.00, down US$0.15, while diesel drops US$0.30 to […]
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