The Liberia Revenue Authority (LRA), through its vigilant Customs Department, has arrested a Sierra Leonean national attempting to smuggle into Liberia a significant quantity of narcotic drug known as “Kush” ßfrom Sierra Leone. Madam Maseray Essay, aged 35, was taken into custody on September 14, at the Bo Waterside Liberian-Sierra Leonean Border in Grand Cape Mount County. Suspect Essay was found to be in possession of 2 kilograms of Kush, with an estimated street value of US$36,000, when Customs arrested her. The illicit drugs were cleverly concealed within a blackRead More

The Resident Circuit Judge of Criminal Court ‘A’ at the Temple of Justice— Roosevelt Z. Willie has with immediate effect suspended Solicitor General— Cllr. Nyanti Tuan from taking part in the alleged murder case involving former Chief Justice Gloria Musu-Scott and three other family members. Judge Willie’s decision was reached after the Solicitor general reportedly visited the jury quarters at night, in an alleged attempt to influence the jurors. On September 15, 2023, a Communication Subject: NIGHT ENTRY OF THE TEMPLE OF JUSTICE PREMISES was sent to the Court AdministratorRead More

STATEMENT OF HONORABLE JOSEPH NYUMA BOAKAI STANDARD BEARER OF THE UNITY PARTY AT THE OFFICIAL LAUNCH OF THE 2023 CAMPAIGN HELD AT THE ANTOINETTE TUBMAN STADIUM (ATS) MONROVIA, LIBERIA SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 17, 2023 Vice Standard Bearer Senator Jeremiah Kpan Koung and Mrs. Koung; Mrs. Kartumu Y. Boakai and My Beloved Family; Senator Nyounblee Karnga-Lawrence, Chairperson of the National Campaign Committee and Mother of the Rescue Mission; Sen. Prince K. Moye, National Campaign Manager; Sen. Darius Dillon, Chairman of Montserrado County Rescue Mission; Chairman Luther Tarpeh and Officials of the UnityRead More

New York, USA – His Excellency Dr. George Manneh Weah has arrived in New York, the United States of America, for the 78th edition of the United Nations General Assembly High Level Debate. President Weah and Entourage touched down via Air France at the John F. Kennedy International Airport ahead of the world leaders submit. The Liberian Chief Executive is expected to address world leaders on Wednesday, September 20, 2023, at the United Nations Headquarters. The 78th UNGA High Level officially begins on Tuesday, September 19, 2023, at 09:00 localRead More

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The Liberia National Police has arrested and is investigating an American national, Lucas Richards, on allegetion of Criminal Attempt to Commit Murder and Aggravated Assault. On Thursday, September 14, 2023 at 3 PM, it is alleged that suspect Richards drove the victim, Jessica Lloyd, around Dixville, Caldwell, where he attacked and injured her, leaving her with lacerations on her neck, the back of her head and fingers. Victim Lloyd is currently undergoing treatment at the John F. Kennedy Medical Hospital, while Suspect Richards is detained at the headquarters of theRead More

Monrovia 15 September 2023 – “The General Elections scheduled for 10 October 2023 represent a significant test for the democratic consolidation in Liberia. I believe it is important for the European Union to accompany the Liberian people in this process. I trust that state authorities, political parties and all candidates will play their part in promoting a credible, peaceful, transparent and inclusive electoral process”, said Chief Observer Mr. Andreas Schieder, a Member of the European Parliament, during a press conference in Monrovia, on Friday. The EU Election Observation Mission (EURead More

The Customs Department of the Liberia Revenue Authority (LRA) has officially transferred custody of ten boxes of narcotic drugs to the Liberia Drugs Enforcement Agency (LDEA). The LDEA is the to the statutory authority on drug enforcement. The handover follows last week’s seizure of the illicit substances by the Armed Forces of Liberia (AFL) officers stationed at the Roberts International Airport (RIA). The AFL officers seized and handed over to Customs authorities the consignment, allegedly being smuggled through an unauthorized gate. A joint security inspection team initially suspected the contentRead More

Liberian Legislature Hosts High-Level Korean Delegation to Strengthen Bilateral Relations and Discuss Support for Korea’s World Expo 2030 Bid  The 54th Legislature of the Republic of Liberia Thursday, 14 September welcomed a distinguished Korean delegation for a series of productive meetings aimed at enhancing economic and social ties between the two nations. The Speaker of the House of Representatives Dr. Bhofal Chambers and Senate Protem Albert Chie warmly received the Korean delegation, recognizing the mutual benefits of a closer partnership. The Speaker on behalf of the House of Representatives expressedRead More