Helene Cave, the European Union ambassador to Liberia, says Liberia needs to join more than 100 other countries and abolish the death penalty.
Court Denies Gov’t Request to Prevent Roots Holdings from Suing
The Monrovia City Court has ruled against the government in the ongoing case against Roots FM, allowing Roots Holdings Incorporated, the radio station’s parent company, to sue the government on behalf of the station.
Gov’t Issued Travel Restriction, Not Arrest Warrant for Tolbert Nyenswah
The Ministry of Justice has denied reports of issuing an arrest warrant for Tolbert Nyenswah, who recently resigned as director general of the National Public Health Institute of Liberia, NPHIL. It, however, confirmed that it attempted to prevent Nyenswah from leaving the country.
Ahead of 2020 Elections, Former Speaker Tyler Breaks Ground For US$75,000 Health Facility
The former speaker of the House of Representatives, Alex Tyler, has broken grounds for the construction of a US$75,000 eight-room health facility in Gbah Jah-Keh, Senjeh district.
Former Defense Minister Brownie Samukai Indicted for Embezzling AFL Pension
Former defense minister Brownie Samukai, former deputy defense minister Joseph Johnson, and former defense comptroller Nyumah Dorkor have been indicted by the Grand Jury of Montserrado for their alleged role in embezzling compulsory savings funds from the Armed Forces of Liberia.
Chinese Parliamentary Delegation to Visit Liberia in November
At least 16 members of China’s National People’s Congress are expected in the country next month for a three-day state visit.
President Weah Accepts Tolbert Nyenswah’s Resignation
President George Weah has accepted the resignation of Tolbert Nyenswah, the director-general of the National Public Health Institute of Liberia.
Stakeholders Receive Training for Effective Management of County Social Development Funds
The Natural Resource Management Coalition, a conglomeration of civil society organizations working on natural resource management programs in Liberia, has ended a two-day awareness and training for stakeholders on the effective management of County Social Development Funds.