Author: Press Release

The Deputy Director General for Administration at the National Fisheries and Aquaculture Authority (NaFAA) has officially dedicated the Collaborative Management Association (CMA) office building constructed as part of the European Union-funded Communities for Fisheries project implemented by the Environmental Justice Foundation (EJF).

Monrovia – A 38- year old man was jailed for an attempted unlawful sale of two dwarf crocodiles on Thursday, December 15 by the Paynesville Magisterial Court. The court decision was reached after the accused Samuel Nerday Toweh, could not be represented by a lawyer as is provided by Article 21 ( C) of the 1986 Constitution. The article among other states that “Every person suspected or accused of committing a crime shall immediately upon arrest be informed in detail of the charges, of the right to remain silent and of the fact that any statement made could be used…

MONROVIA – The Rural Integrated Center for Community Empowerment (RICCE) in collaboration with the American Jewish World Service (AJWS), is encouraging residents of forest communities in Nimba to manage their forests and make use of the products.

MONROVIA – The Association of Female Lawyers of Liberia (AFELL) has categorically condemned the recent mob violence against a lady accused of being a criminal in the commercial district of Redlight in Paynesville.

MONROVIA — On December 12, 2023, the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) held its Annual Development Awards Program. The Kids’ Educational Engagement Project (KEEP) was the proud recipient of the Civil Society Organization of the year 2023 Award.

Monrovia – As part of efforts to enhance information about the cost of services provided at the Liberia Immigration Service (LIS) the National Integrity Forum (NIF) has unveiled a fee billboard at the entrance of the head office of the Liberia Immigration Service (LIS) in Monrovia.

Minneapolis – The Association of Liberian Journalists in the Americas (ALJA) has issued a statement expressing its hope that the recent wave of US Government sanctions imposed on key officials of the CDC-led Liberian government will serve as a wake-up call for Liberians to begin holding public officials accountable for corruption and other forms of malpractices in government.

Monrovia ̶ ArcelorMittal Liberia (AML) has been announced as the ‘Title Sponsor’ of the 2023/2024 National County Sports Meet which kicks off on Sunday, December 17, 2023 across the country.

December 14, 2023 – We, Gabriel I.H. Williams and Emmanuel D. Abalo, former officials of the Press Union of Liberia (PUL) resident in the U.S., hereby issue this joint statement to heartily applaud the recent action taken by the United States Government to sanction certain senior officials of the Liberian government for their alleged involvement in corruption, human rights abuses, and other acts of bad governance.

Monrovia City Mayor, Jefferson T. Koijee, on Wednesday, December 13, denied any relationship with Mohammed Keita. This follows an allegation made by the defense lawyer in the Charloe Musu alleged murder case, claiming that Keita had been a mediator between Mayor Koijee, Varlee Telleh, and Moses Wright, the security assigned to the home of Defendant Glorious Musu Scott.