Author: Gerald C Koinyeneh

Monrovia – President Joseph Boakai is leaving no stone unturned in his quest to secure the necessary support for his ambitious ARREST agenda, even if it puts him at odds with national organs such as the Legislature, Judiciary, or international partners.

Monrovia – President Joseph Boakai has appointed Augustine Kpehe Ngafuan as the new Minister of Finance and Development Planning, concluding the search for a replacement following the resignation of Boima Kamara.

Monrovia – Former Chief Justice Gloria Musu Scott, shortly after her release from prison, has called for a concerted effort to combat injustice in Liberia. Justice Scott and three female relatives had spent over a year at Monrovia Central Prison following accusations of murdering Charloe Musu, her 29-year-old adopted niece.

Monrovia — A recent report has unveiled troubling statistics regarding the overstay rates of Liberian nationals in the United States. According to U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), nearly half of the Liberians issued B-1/B-2 nonimmigrant visas in Fiscal Year 2022 did not return to Liberia as required. Specifically, 49.48 percent of these visa holders overstayed their authorized period in the U.S. While the situation is somewhat better for Liberians on nonimmigrant student visas, it remains concerning, with 29.95 percent failing to return. Overall, the non-return rate across all visa categories for Liberians is a staggering 82.03 percent.

Monrovia – Former Chief Justice Gloria Musu Scott, shortly after her release from prison, has called for a concerted effort to combat injustice in Liberia. Justice Scott and three female relatives had spent over a year at Monrovia Central Prison following accusations of murdering Charloe Musu, Scott’s 29-year-old adopted niece.

Monrovia – The Supreme Court of Liberia has overturned the life sentence imposed by Criminal Court ‘A’ Judge Roosevelt Willie on former Chief Justice Gloria Musu Scott and her relatives in connection with the death of Charloe Musu. Delivering the verdict on Wednesday, Chief Justice Sie-A-Nyene Yuoh stated there was insufficient evidence to link Justice Scott and her relatives to the crime. “The state did not meet the burden of proof to warrant the conviction of the defendants. Therefore, the defendants are hereby acquitted of the crimes of murder, criminal conspiracy et al. as charged in the indictment,” Chief Justice…

Monrovia – The National Public Health Institute of Liberia (NPHIL) has refuted recent media reports claiming the confirmation of six Mpox cases in Sinoe County.

Monrovia – A FrontPage Africa investigation has revealed that the Liberian government, through the Ministry of Finance, was warned by the World Bank of a potential suspension if it failed to repay loans totaling US$2,452,198.03. The loans, provided by the International Development Association (IDA) for various projects, were due for repayment on June 15, 2024.

Monrovia – In a significant move to address the growing crisis of street children in Liberia, President Joseph Nyuma Boakai is set to officially launch the “Street Child Project,” under the theme “Support A Child, Save The Future,” on Wednesday, August 28, 2024. This initiative marks the beginning of a five-year national effort led by the Government of Liberia through the Ministry of Gender, Children, and Social Protection, aimed at permanently removing over 7,000 children from the streets across the country.

Monrovia – Fifty-four priests of the Catholic Archdiocese of Monrovia have reaffirmed their commitment to protecting minors and vulnerable women by signing a compliance form in line with the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Liberia (CABICOL) guidelines on Child Protection and Sexual Abuse.