The Cestos Magisterial court denied a motion last Thursday to dismiss the criminal coercion case against three journalists in River Cess for alleged defamation of character.
World Press Freedom Day Celebrated in Harper
Members of the Press Union of Liberia joined journalists across the world to celebrate World Press Freedom Day on Wednesday, May 3.
Police Assures Efforts to Arrest Anyone Linked to Super FM Journalist’s Death
The Liberian National Police says its investigators are exploring all efforts to arrest and bring to justice anyone linked to the death of the late Super FM journalist who was discovered dead on Monday.
Kailando Announces Reward for Information on Killers of Journalist
George Kailando, the CEO of Super Communications Incorporated, has promised a reward of US$5,000 for anyone who will provide information leading to the arrest of perpetrators of the killing of his late employee.
Former Press Union President Abdullai Kamara Dies
The immediate past president of the President Union of Liberia, Abdullai Kamara, is dead. Kamara was pronounced dead at the Phebe Para Medical Hospital in Suakoko on Tuesday morning, after being rushed there between 1:00 and 2:00 a.m.
Super FM Journalist Found Dead
Residents of Paynesville on Monday woke up to the discovery of the lifeless body of Tyron Brown, a journalist working for Super FM and Super TV, media entities owned by businessman George Kailando.
Amid Growing Concern for Upholding Press Freedom, Weah Meets with Media Officials
President George Weah has met with some media executives and officials of the Press Union of Liberia, amid growing concerns over press freedom in the country.
Press Union Says BBC Reporter Traveled to U.S. Out of Safety Concerns
The Press Union of Liberia says the continuing silence of President George Weah on his recent outburst against BBC Liberia correspondent Jonathan Paye-layleh, accusing him of undercutting his fight for human rights, has forced the journalist to leave the country.