Author: Chester Smith

IPNEWS: Graduates and Former students at the former St. Patrick’s high school Liberia, are hosting their 2026 homecoming and reunion celebrations from Tuesday, March 17, to Thursday, March 19, 2026.  The Event according to organizers is organized by the St. Patrick’s Catholic School Alumni Association to allow former students to reconnect and give back to their alma mater. On today, Tuesday, March 17: The festivities begin on St. Patrick’s Day with an 8:30 AM Mass followed by a food bank distribution to “Feed the Hungry”. Attendees are encouraged to wear green to celebrate both the feast day and school pride. March…

IPNEWS: Robertsport, Grand Cape Mount County, is experiencing a quiet revolution. For years, the women who keep the town’s fisheries sector moving have fought a difficult battle against a persistent enemy: spoilage. Without reliable cold storage, much of the fish arriving on shore never made it to the market on time. Families lost income. Businesses suffered. Potential slipped away. On 12 March 2026, that cycle began to break. A Facility Powered by the Sun and Built for Women The Government of Liberia, in partnership with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), officially commissioned a solarpowered prefab cold storage facility designed…

—Deploys Police at Sam Jackson’s Home IPNEWS: The Liberia National Police (LNP) have named prominent economist  Samuel P. Jackson, as a “person of interest” in an active homicide investigation following the death of his wife, Mrs. Toni Jackson Mrs. Jackson’s body was found in their home in Monrovia. LNP spokesperson Sam Collins stated that investigators observed a deep laceration on the head and various bruises on the body. Police reported that blood was present at the scene. Armed officers are now deployed to and barricaded Mr. Jackson’s residence on March 13, 2026, as the investigation continues. Mr. Jackson initially agreed to cooperate but reportedly later became…

By Amos  Harris  IPNEWS: A dramatic courtroom battle has erupted in Liberia’s high-profile economic sabotage case, with Augustine Fayiah, the country’s Solicitor General, publicly defending his integrity after being branded a liar by defense attorney Arthur Johnson during proceedings involving former Finance Minister Samuel Tweah. The clash marked by accusations, legal counterarguments, and growing public scrutiny has intensified the already tense legal proceedings unfolding at Criminal Court C, where Tweah and several other defendants face allegations of corruption and economic sabotage linked to controversial government expenditures. Following the first day of the trial, Fayiah broke with what he described as…

IPNEWS – The Liberia Revenue Authority (LRA) has launched a nationwide tax compliance training program targeting county finance officers and key stakeholders in government’s education and health sectors. The training is part of efforts to strengthen domestic resource mobilization and improve tax administration at the local level. Led by the LRA’s Government and Not-For-Profit Division, aims to equip county-level institutions with the knowledge and tools required to correctly apply withholding taxes on payments for goods and services, ensure timely remittances, and safeguard government revenue in accordance with the Liberia Revenue Code. Participants in the training include county administration officials, finance…

IPNEWS: Regarding the ongoing wars in the Middle East, Pope Leo XIV asked priests to immediately open the doors of churches, invite people to pray the Holy Rosary and humbly pray before the Blessed Sacrament. The Pope urged the faithful to go to their churches or the nearest church to pray. He also issued a warning to the world, saying: “The wars in the Middle East and now in Ukraine and Crimea are very serious and will spread. To stop them, we must pray to God to fill the world with his mercy, to enlighten rulers with the Holy Spirit,…

IPNEWS: The Minister of Labour, Cllr. Cooper W. Kruah, Sr., has warned private sector employers—particularly private security companies—to strictly comply with Liberia’s minimum wage law. Speaking recently, Minister Kruah reminded employers that Liberia’s Decent Work Act sets the minimum monthly wage at US$143, stressing that all employers are legally required to meet this standard. He expressed concern over reports that some private security firms are paying guards as little as US$75 per month, describing the practice as illegal and a violation of Liberia’s labour laws. “We urge these companies to immediately correct this situation,” the Minister said. “The Ministry of…

Nimba County Outreach Marks Final Leg of EU-Supported Drive to Promote Passage of the Women and Girls Protection Act of 2025 The National Coalition Against Harmful Practices (NACAHP) has successfully concluded a three-county media advocacy and community awareness campaign across Grand Bassa, Grand Cape Mount, and Nimba Counties, with the Nimba County engagement marking the final phase of the initiative. The campaign, held from February 19 to March 3, 2026, was designed to promote the proposed Women and Girls Protection Act of 2025 and to raise awareness about the harmful effects of traditional practices, including Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) and child…

IPNEWS: Situation at the Liberia-Guinea border remains high as heightened diplomatic engagements continues following a military incursion by Guinean soldiers into Liberian territory, particularly the home of Liberia’s President Jospeh N. Boakai in Foya District, Lofa County on March 2, 2026. The incident occurred near the Sorlumba Port of Entry, in Foya Statutory District, Lofa County. IPNEWS reporter in Lofa report that the situation heighten since MARCH 8, 2026, after Armed Guinean soldiers allegedly crossed into Liberia and confronted workers from BK Enterprise who were excavating sand for the Foya-Vahun road project. On March 8, 2026, the soldiers forced Liberian workers across the…

IPNEWS: Normal Worship Service Disrupted at Winners’ Chapel Int’l Fiamah’s Branch Over Alleged Leadership Change, Financial Mismanagement Claims; Police Present to Ensure Safety.‎ ‎The current tension surrounds an alleged leadership change and claims of financial mismanagement within the branch. Heavy police presence was seen at the church premises to maintain order and ensure the safety of congregants and nearby residents.‎ ‎According to protesting members, many of whom previously occupied positions within the church’s administrative structure, claimed they were illegally removed from their roles by the newly assigned church pastor, a Sierra Leonean national. The group is protesting the decision and…