The Press Union of Liberia has called upon authorities of the Liberia Telecommunications Authority to retain its current annual FM regulatory policy, instead of hastily introducing a new five-year regime.
Maryland Grabs First Win, as Lofa and Gbarpolu Seal Quarterfinal Spots
The fight to reach the 2019-20 National County Sports Meet quarterfinals continued on the second matchday, with Maryland grabbing its first win of the competition, while Gbarplou and Lofa safely secured their places in the quarterfinals.
Amid Report of Police Use of Excessive Force, Protest Organizers Want Inspector General Dismissed
The Council of Patriots, the organizer of the anti-government protest held on Monday, January 6, is demanding the dismissal of the inspector general of the Liberia National Police, Patrick Sudue, for the use of excessive force by police officers to disperse peaceful protesters.
In Stinging Defeat to Government, Civil Law Court ‘B’ Restores Punch FM’s License to Operate
On Tuesday, Jan. 7, Judge Peter Gbenewelleh of Civil Law Court B dealt a major blow to the government in a case filed by the management of Punch FM 106.3, in which the government continues to deny the issuing the station’s operating license. The judge ruled in a declaratory judgment that the government must immediately issue Punch FM’s license. Â
Lofa, Grand Gedeh, and Gbarpolu Secure Early Wins in Sports Meet First Round
The 2019/20 National County Sports Meet tournament officially kicked off over the weekend in Buchanan, Grand Bassa with 14 matches being played in both football and kickball categories.
Liberian Police Use Force to Disrupt Protesters in Monrovia
Yesterday, officers of the Liberia National Police used tear gas, water hoses and other non-lethal measures to disrupt the relatively peaceful protest organized by the Council of Patriots.
Rescheduled Protest Proceeds Today, As Crowds Slowly Gather on Capitol Hill
Members of the Council of Patriots, the organizers of the protest originally scheduled for December 30, say they will go ahead with the kick-off of their protest today, Monday January 6.
Diplomatic Missions Back Gov’t in Deferring Council of Patriots Protest to January 5
Major diplomatic stakeholders in Liberia have given their backing to the Liberian government in deferring the mass peaceful assembly planned to kick off today by the Council of Patriots.