Former President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf has been welcomed as a new member to The Elders, an independent group of global leaders working together for peace, justice, and human rights.
Justice Ministry Seeks Investigation into Lawmaker’s Accusation Against Police Boss
The Ministry of Justice is seeking an investigation into accusations made by Montserrado’s 10th district representative, Yekeh Kolubah, against the Liberian National Police and its inspector general, Patrick Sudue.
Police Say Weah Did Not Interfere in Old Road Violence
The Liberia National Police has denied claims by Montserrado’s 10th district representative, Yekeh Kolubah, accusing its inspector general, Patrick Sudue, of avoiding arresting perpetrators of Sunday’s violence at a party he organized for children in his district on the orders of President George Weah.
U.S. Embassy to Issue Visas During Shutdown
The ongoing partial U.S. government shutdown is likely to have limited impact on the operations of the U.S. Embassy in Monrovia and American-funded development projects in the country.
Liberians on DED Will Not Benefit from Trump’s Proposed Extension
Contrary to rumors circulating on social media, U.S. President Donald Trump’s proposal to extend Temporary Protective Status or TPS for current beneficiaries by three years is unlikely to help many U.S.-based Liberians in immigration limbo.
HR Association Wants Central Bank to Withdraw Controversial Overtime Memo
The Association of Liberian Human Resource Professionals is calling for the withdrawal of a recent communication issued by the Central Bank demanding junior managers and their deputies to work overtime.
Liberia Signs US$250 Million Mineral Development Agreement with U.K. Based Mining Firm
The National Investment Commission has announced the signing of a 25-year gold mineral development agreement between the government and Hummingbird Resources Incorporated, a mineral company based in the U.K.
Naymote Reports on Lawmakers Performance on Implementing Campaign Promises Over First Year in Office
Pro-democracy group Naymote Partners for Democratic Development has released a report tracking the performance of 12 lawmakers serving in the 54th National Legislature.