Author: Victoria G Wesseh

Monrovia – The National Association of Public Defenders of Liberia (NAPDOL) has congratulated Associate Justice Yamie Quiqui Gbeisay, Sr. on his nomination as Chief Justice of the Honorable Supreme Court of Liberia. His nomination is currently awaiting confirmation by the Liberian Senate.

Monrovia – The First Judicial Circuit Court, Criminal Court “B”, has overturned a ruling by the Monrovia Traffic Court against former Solicitor General Cllr. Sayma Syrenius Cephus, declaring that the lower court’s decision lacked legal basis and was not supported by evidence or applicable law.

Monrovia – The Supreme Court of Liberia has suspended Counselor Samuel Pearson from practicing law for a period of six months over allegations of unethical conduct related to the administration of his late mother’s estate.

Magistrate Ben Barco of the Monrovia City Court has reserved ruling until Thursday in the bond justification hearing involving former House Speaker Cllr. J. Fonati Koffa and three other lawmakers, all charged with arson in connection to the December 2024 fire at the Capitol Building.

Monrovia – The Ministry of Labour has found the National Port Authority (NPA) liable for the wrongful dismissal of its former comptroller, Gabriel S. Bull, and has ordered his reinstatement or compensation totaling over $280,000.

Monrovia – Criminal Court “A” Judge Roosevelt Z. Willie has ordered that the Bail Bond filed by former Speaker J. Fonati Koffa and his co-defendants be returned to the Monrovia City Court for a hearing on its sufficiency.

MONROVIA – Chief Justice Sie-A-Nyene G. Yuoh has called on the Mayor of Monrovia, John-Charuk Siafa, to strictly enforce the Monrovia City Ordinance Laws to help clean the capital of plastic waste and other garbage.

Monrovia – The West African Bar Association (WABA) has announced the resignation of its President, Mr. Ousmane Bouba Traore, and the immediate appointment of Cllr. Bornor M. Varmah as Acting President of the regional legal body.

Monrovia – The Monrovia Traffic Court has found former Solicitor General of Liberia, Cllr. Syrenius Cephus, guilty of operating a vehicle with expired registration documents and without a visible rear license plate.

Bomi County — Authorities in Bomi County are being accused of defying a Supreme Court stay order by continuing the sale of disputed machines and equipment in Sackie Town, Sinje Township—despite an ongoing legal battle and a pending conference before the court.