MONROVIA, LIBERIA – The President of the Republic, H.E. Dr. George Manneh Weah has challenged members of the Joint Presidential Transition Team (JPTT) to demonstrate a high degree of honesty and love for the country in their deliberations for the smooth transfer of power from the outgoing to the incoming administrations. President Weah, addressing the inaugural meeting of the JPTT Friday, November 24, 2023, at the Executive Mansion, said it was important they put the national interest first, and carry the “spirit of unity and success that has brought usRead More

The Customs Department of the Liberia Revenue Authority (LRA) Thursday (Nov 23) commenced a two-day Integrated Border Management (IBM) Security workshop in Ganta, Nimba County. The workshop aims to strengthen cross-agency collaboration and understanding among various security bodies responsible for border control and management. The workshop brings together representatives from joint security agencies including the Liberia National Police, Liberia Immigration Service, National Security Agency, and the Liberia Drugs Enforcement Agency. Over 30 dedicated border security personnel are actively engaging in the exercise. Assistant Customs Commissioner for Ports Operations, Edwin F.Read More

Joint Security has confirmed the removal from the country of a Ghanaian, Sumson Essien Jr., from Liberia and back to his home, Ghana, after a Joint Security investigation established he entered Liberian borders and engaged in employment without resident and work permits, in violation of Liberia’s Alien and Nationality Law and the Decent Work Act of 2015. The law requires an alien travelling to Liberia must first obtain Resident and Work permits before engaging in employment activities in the country. The suspect was arrested in Rivergee County after he wasRead More

The campaigning activities ahead of Tuesday’s November 14, 2023 presidential runoff election between incumbent President George Weah and main opposition leader—Joseph Boakai ended Sunday with accusations from both the ruling Coalition for Democratic Change and the opposition Unity Party. Joseph Boakai speaking during a news conference Sunday alleged that CDC supporters attacked opposition members in Nimba County leaving many injured. Boakai highlighted a close call with gunfire during a campaign activity in Zor Zualay, Nimba County, where the UP’s vice standard bearer Jeremiah Kpan Koung and Senator Prince Johnson hadRead More

Monrovia, Liberia – The President of the Republic and Standard-bearer of the Coalition for Democratic Change (CDC), Dr. George Manneh Weah has termed Tuesday’s runoff election as a pivotal moment for Liberia’s future, urging voters to reelect him for sustained peace, development, stability, and progress. President Weah said Liberians should take pride in looking back on the past six years, in the progress made wherein the country has seen many improvements in education, healthcare, infrastructure, and economic development. The CDC Standard-bearer highlighted specific steps taken to elevate the development bar,Read More

The European Union Election Observation Mission (EU EOM) to Liberia deployed on Sunday 12 November 36 Short-Term Observers (STOs) to all 15 counties of the country. A Delegation of 6 members of the European Parliament headed by Mr Leopoldo Lopez Gil and around 8 diplomats from EU Member States accredited in Liberia will also be integrated in the mission. EU Election Observers come from the 27 different EU Member States, as well as Canada and Norway, bringing the total number of EU Observers on run-off Election Day to around 90. OnRead More

The ECOWAS Observer Mission to the Presidential election in Liberia has noted with regret, a reckless statement made by Mo Ali, National Campaign Spokesperson of the Unity Party, on his Facebook post of November 10, 2023, stating that the ECOWAS Observer Mission had been influenced by USD 150,000 to declare a purportedly rigged election as transparent free and fair. In a statement, the ECOWAS Observer Mission takes strong exception to this scurrilous statement, which puts at risk the safety and physical integrity of the ECOWAS Observers from across West AfricaRead More

President George Weah has underscored the global importance of the United Nations (UN), exalting Liberia’s role in the formation of the organization 78 years ago. President Weah said the UN has continued to be the only platform that can uphold global peace and security. In a statement delivered Tuesday, October 31, 2023 when he joined the UN family in Liberia for the observance of the 78th Anniversary of the august body reminded the audience that the United Nations was established to maintain international peace and security, and to achieve cooperationRead More