Author: Chester Smith
By Amos Harris The Liberian Judiciary has strongly rejected a publication claiming that Chief Justice Yamie Quiqui Gbeisay ordered an investigation into alleged jury tampering in a reported US$6.2 million corruption case, describing the report as entirely false, misleading, and politically damaging to the country’s justice system. In an official statement issued by Judiciary Communications Director Caesar Slapeh, the institution said the publication was fabricated and intended to create public confusion regarding the role of the Chief Justice in ongoing criminal proceedings before the courts. The Judiciary clarified that at no time did Chief Justice Gbeisay issue any mandate, directive,…
The Netherlands Institute for Multiparty Democracy (NIMD) has concluded a five-day Sub-Regional Democracy School for youth from political parties, aimed at strengthening inclusive political participation, democratic leadership, and policy engagement among young people across Liberia. The training was held in Gbarnga, Bong County, from 4 to 8 May 2026 under the Liberia Electoral Support Project (LESP). The project is managed by UNDP and implemented in partnership with UN Women and NIMD, with support from the European Union, Ireland, and Sweden. The initiative brought together youth representatives from a diverse cross-section of political parties to deepen their understanding of democratic governance,…
—As 4th India-Africa Forum Summit Gets Underway Shortly India’s Ambassador near Monrovia, Ambassador Manoj Bihari Verma, says India and Liberia have significantly solidified their defense and strategic partnership, focusing on counter-terrorism, tactical training, and medical security infrastructure. Addressing a Media Forum on the heels of the upcoming 4th India-Africa Forum Summit (IAFS-IV), expected to be held in New Delhi, Ambassador Verma stated that the two countries were Building on long-standing bilateral ties, which the two nations have synchronized their security approaches to address evolving cross-border challenges, maritime piracy, and localized terrorism threats across West Africa. Liberia maintains a zero-tolerance policy…
The National Social Security and Welfare Corporation, known as NASSCORP, was established on July 10, 1975 by an Act of the Legislature to protect Liberian workers through social insurance. Fifty years later it stands as the country’s most consequential public-sector social program, administering three core schemes: the Aa Injury Scheme for workplace accidents, the National Pension Scheme for retirement and survivor benefits, and a Welfare Scheme designed to support vulnerable populations. Its statutory mandate is to provide income protection and welfare for employees in both the public and private sectors, while investing contributions to ensure long-term solvency. Director General Dewitt…
Liberia Hosts AfCFTA Trade in Services Regulatory Audit Workshop The ECOWAS Commission, in collaboration with the Government of Liberia and partners, are hosting a three-day AfCFTA Regulatory Audit Report Workshop on Trade in Services from 11–13 May 2026 in Monrovia. The workshop aims to strengthen Liberia’s capacity to analyze and utilize the AfCFTA Trade in Services Regulatory Audit Report to inform national policy reforms and support ongoing negotiations under the African Continental Free Trade Agreement (AfCFTA). The initiative is implemented under the ECOWAS, AfDB and UNDP Institutional Support Project, which provides technical assistance to support regulatory harmonization and deepen regional…
By Abraham K. Morris, Sr. Liberian peacebuilding advocate and youth leader Gwendolyn Seyonnoh Myers has been appointed to the African Union Advisory Panel on Democratic Elections and Governance, further elevating Liberia’s presence in continental efforts aimed at strengthening democracy, peacebuilding, and inclusive governance across Africa. Myers, Founder and Executive Director of Messengers of Peace (MOP)-Liberia, announced her appointment following years of service on several African Union Election Observation Mission (AUEOM) Core Teams, where she served as a Gender and Youth Expert. Speaking on the appointment, Myers described the new role as both a privilege and a continuation of her longstanding…
The Bishop of the Gbarnga Dioceses of the Roman Catholic Church, Bishop Tony Borwah, has congratulated former Finance Minister, Samuel Tweah. And the Supreme Court, of Liberia. “Beloved Liberia should keep rising and not stooping low, settling for mediocrity, corruption, fatalism and eventual decadence.” Bishop Tony Borwah, Posted on social Media. Last weekend, In a landmark verdict delivered on Friday, May 8, 2026, a 15-member jury at Criminal Court “C” in Monrovia fully acquitted former Finance and Development Planning Minister Samuel D. Tweah Jr. of all corruption charges. Tweah was accused of economic sabotage, theft of public funds, money laundering,…
The Liberia Revenue Authority, in collaboration with the Ministry of Education, has celebrated National Student Tax Day with a strong call for civic responsibility, patriotism, and early tax education. Held under the theme “Building Responsible Citizens: Understanding Taxes and Your Role in National Development,” the event formed part of activities marking Taxpayer Appreciation Month 2026, an annual campaign aimed at promoting tax awareness, voluntary compliance, and recognition of taxpayers’ contributions to national growth. The program brought together students, educators, government officials, and LRA staff for a day of learning and competition focused on helping young people understand the importance of…
The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Resident Representative to Liberia, Aliou Mamadou Dia, along with Deputy Resident Representative, Louis Kuukpen, on Tuesday led a UNDP delegation on a courtesy visit to the Acting Chairperson of the National Elections Commission (NEC), Jonathan Weedor, at the Commission’s headquarters in Monrovia. The visit reaffirmed the longstanding partnership between UNDP and the NEC and underscored their continued collaboration to strengthen democratic governance, advance electoral reforms, enhance institutional capacity, and support the digital transformation of Liberia’s electoral processes. Speaking during the meeting, Mr. Dia congratulated Mr. Weedor on his appointment and assured the NEC of…
The courtroom is meant to be a place of certainty where laws are applied and justice is delivered. Yet for many survivors of Sexual and Gender-Based violence (SGBV) in Liberia, that experience has often felt uncertain marked by long delays, complex procedures, and the quiet fear of not being fully heard. For them, justice is more than a verdict. It is safety. It is dignity. It is the chance to speak without fear. In Ganta City, that conversation continues. From May 7–8, forty Public Defenders from across Liberia’s fifteen judicial circuits gathered for a focused training aimed at reshaping how…