The Ministry of Justice has denied media reports alleging that authorities at the Monrovia Central Prison were no longer receiving inmates due to overcrowding of the facility and the shortage of essential food and non-food items. In a release dated July 10, 2024 under the signature of Charles G. Helb, Jr; Acting Director of Press and Public Affairs, the Ministry clarify that the Monrovia Central Prison (MCP) is open and has never been closed. “Despite facing various challenges, the Government of Liberia, through the Ministry of Justice’s Bureau of CorrectionsRead More

By: Abraham Sylvester Panto Sinkor, Monrovia – May 31, 2024: Showcasing her admiration for the workings of the Liberia National Police during its current operation to enforce cyclist restrictions, Sonnie Kollie, a concerned female Liberian, spearheaded a donation drive to provide food and water for Liberia National Police officers stationed at various checkpoints across the city. Madam Kollie’s initiative, launched on May 17, 2024, gained widespread support from both local residents and international donors, resulting in a substantial contribution of 500 plates of food, 50 sacks of plastic water, andRead More

Voice of Liberia News Director, Mafilla Kamara has received a certificate of Honor from the Second Chance Foundation for better Future for her outstanding role play in rendering services to her country and humanity through the Media as well as for being the paragon and the source of inspiration to the generation of young people in the media. This comes in the wake of Mafilla’s Commitment to upholding the ethical standards of Journalism and reporting factual and balanced information to the public. Madame Kamara who doubles as the team leaderRead More

[Monrovia, Liberia – April 17, 2024] – The Liberia Revenue Authority (LRA), acting through its Customs Department, has turned over sixty-nine (69) pieces of assorted mobile phones that were intercepted during an attempted smuggling operation into the country. The interception occurred at Roberts International Airport (RIA) on Saturday, April 13, where officers of the Armed Forces of Liberia (AFL) intercepted a suitcase containing the 69 pieces of assorted mobile phones brought aboard the aircraft Air-Peace SIV-107. Prime suspect Roland Dolo Sr. and accomplices were identified as the perpetrators who attemptedRead More

Some media outlets in Ukraine are looking to carve out space for stories focused on solutions and recovery. This approach is not done to sideline traditional news and frontline reporting, but to encourage agency and hope. News Reporters in Ukraine go to places of tragedy. Buildings and homes are destroyed, people killed and injured. But even in such circumstances it is still possible to focus on something constructive: those who help, those who rebuild. For Ukrainian online media outlets Rubryka and ShoTam, choosing a solutions-oriented angle to their journalism isRead More

The report presents the circumstances leading to a call on callable capital, and the processes for such a call being made by the Bank and met by shareholders ABIDJAN, Ivory Coast, April 15, 2024/ — The African Development Bank (www.AfDB.org) has published a report clarifying the legal framework, processes and governance for a call on the callable capital by the institution. Callable capital refers to the portion of the Bank’s capital that is subscribed by shareholders but not immediately paid. It represents a commitment to make additional capital available toRead More

A 33-year-old man identified as— Jordan David; purporting to be President Joseph Boakai has been arrested, charged and forwarded to court for prosecution. An indictment was unsealed against the 33-year-old after several individuals alleged that he collected money from them under the disguise of appointing them into several governmental positions. The victims alleged that they presented money to suspect Jordan David who in return presented appointment letters to them bearing the signature of President Joseph Boakai. It is alleged that defendant Jordan David forged the signature of President Boakai toRead More

The Liberia National Police has given an ultimatum to operators of motorcycles and tricycles to abide by the No-go zone policy instituted several years ago to regulate safety and traffic. Addressing a news conference over the weekend, Police Inspector General Col. Gregory Coleman said, as of May 15, 2024 no motorcycle rider will be allowed to ply the major streets of Monrovia and its environs. The Police Chief asserted that the measure is intended to minimize the high rate of accidents, crimes and deaths resulting from commercial motorcycle accidents. OverRead More

A notorious and popularly scammer identified as George B. Wade alias Nicholas Jack Davis has been acquitted by Criminal Court “D” of  the crime of Armed Robbery. Davis, who is said to have multiple indictments hanging over his head, was acquitted after the prosecution failed to provide evidence linking the accused to armed robbery. Delivering the verdict, Judge Mamietta Jabateh-Sireleaf said prosecution did not establish its allegations to convict the accused. According to Judge Jabateh-Sireleaf, prosecution also failed to sustain the principle of burden of proof by not providing aRead More

Representatives of the Government of Liberia Civil society Development partners Ladies and gentlemen All protocols observed Good morning, I am honored to be here today to launch this national-level campaign aimed at improving access to and availability of donated medicines for the people of Liberia. This campaign marks a pivotal moment in our collective efforts to address a critical issue that affects the health and well-being of every Liberian. Last year, USAID and the Global Fund donated 14 million US dollars in life-saving medicines and other health commodities to theRead More