Monrovia – President Joseph Boakai has issued Executive Order No. 147, mandating the compulsory enrollment of both Liberian citizens and foreign residents in the National Biometric Identification System (NBIS)—a move aimed at strengthening national security and accelerating Liberia’s digital transformation. The executive order, which takes immediate effect, requires all individuals residing in Liberia for 90 days or more to obtain a biometric ID: a national ID card for...

Baltimore, MD – Liberia’s Ambassador to the United States, Dr. Al-Hassan Conteh, has commended the Liberia Studies Association (LSA) for its steadfast commitment to academic excellence and national development. Speaking at a reception during the 56th Annual LSA Convention held at Morgan State University’s James E. Lewis Museum, Dr. Conteh reflected on his journey from being among the first group of indigenous Liberians trained for LSA leadership to becoming its president and...

Monrovia – US-based Liberian journalist Moses D. Sandy has strongly criticized President Joseph Nyumah Boakai, labeling him a dictator whose actions threaten Liberia’s democracy, peace, and political stability. Sandy, the former National President of the Association of Liberian Journalists in the Americas (ALJA), denounced President Boakai for repeatedly ignoring the rule of law. He cited Boakai’s refusal to uphold the Liberian Code of Conduct for political appointees,...

U4GM - How New World Coins Became Souvenirs for Tourists The world of gaming has brought a new dimension to the concept of souvenirs, and one of the most unique trends in this realm is the rise of New World Coins as collectible items. New World, the massively popular MMORPG developed by Amazon Game Studios, has captured the imagination of players worldwide, and its in-game currency, New World Coins, has taken on a life of its own outside the game. But how did these virtual items become the...

Monrovia, Liberia – The Reporters Association of Liberia (RAL) and the Press Union of Liberia (PUL) have called for the immediate removal of Eugene Fahngon as Director General of the Liberia Broadcasting System (LBS). The two organizations accuse Fahngon of creating a toxic workplace, violating labor laws, and failing to uphold transparency and accountability at the state-owned broadcaster. In a press statement on January 24, 2025, RAL Acting Secretary-General Bobby M. Tingban and...

Monrovia, Liberia – Disbanded Armed Forces of Liberia (AFL) veterans have voiced anger over inadequate pensions and decades of neglect by successive governments. Led by Chairman Captain William Phillip Anderson, the veterans have given authorities a two-week ultimatum to address their grievances or face legal action. Captain Anderson criticized the harsh realities faced by veterans, who survive on a monthly pension of just US$30 (approximately LD $7,000), often paid late. “How...

Monrovia, Liberia – The Liberia National Police (LNP) has disciplined three officers after its Professional Standards Division investigated allegations of corruption, abuse of authority, and neglect of duty. The investigation followed an incident on January 17, 2025, in Bong County, where Inspector General Gregory O.W. Coleman witnessed highway patrol officers soliciting bribes and harassing drivers. Sgt. Musa V. Sheriff, the team leader of the patrol unit (ID #2248), was dismissed...

Paynesville – Liberia's Vice President, H.E. Jeremiah Kpang-Koung, has officially launched Okadamotto Liberia, the country’s first motorbike Uber-style transportation and delivery service. The innovative service promises safe, fast, and affordable motorbike rides and delivery solutions for Liberians. Speaking at the launch event held Tuesday at the Paynesville City Hall, VP Koung highlighted the significance of safety and unity in Liberia’s transportation sector. “I...

Monrovia – Stanton Witherspoon, CEO of The Spoon Network and host of the popular Liberian talk show SPOON Talk, has publicly expressed profound regret for his unintentional involvement in the wire fraud scheme known as Operation Nightingale. The scandal, which involved the sale of fraudulent nursing diplomas, has impacted thousands and drawn significant attention to Witherspoon’s role. The Operation Nightingale Scheme The fraudulent operation spanned multiple U.S. states and...

Monrovia – The imprisonment of Thomas Etheridge, Amos Koffa, and Eric Susay following their inability to secure a US$3.6 million bond has sparked criticism, raising questions about access to justice in Liberia. The trio, linked to the Capitol Building arson on December 18, 2024, faces charges including arson and aggravated assault. High Bond Amounts and Access to Justice The decision to imprison the suspects due to their failure to secure the significant bond amounts has drawn...

MONROVIA – Three suspects arrested in connection with the December 18, 2024, fire at Liberia’s Capitol Building have alleged that they were tortured by National Security Agency (NSA) agents to falsely implicate House Speaker J. Fonati Koffa in the incident. The Ministry of Justice has refuted the claims, dismissing them as baseless and aimed at misleading the public. Suspects’ Allegations of Torture Andrew Sleh Lawson, one of the suspects, recounted harrowing experiences...

MONROVIA – Liberia has taken a significant step forward in fire safety and prevention by joining the groundbreaking global initiative, the 1Billion Readiness Initiative, spearheaded by the Dubai Civil Defence (DCD). This ambitious project aims to educate one billion people worldwide on fire safety and prevention, with Liberia set to play an essential role in the effort. In light of increasing fire incidents across the country, the Liberia National Fire Service (LNFS) has ramped up its...