Author: Chester Smith

IPNEWS: During a high-stakes contempt hearing today, Senator Abraham Darius Dillon reaffirmed the Senate’s commitment to Liberia’s essential workers, declaring that the ongoing budget standoff is fundamentally about the “livelihoods and dignity” of those serving on the frontlines of health and education. The hearing, held on March 12, 2026, saw Finance Minister Augustine Kpehe Ngafuan, Health Minister Dr. Louise Kpoto, and CSA Director-General Josiah Joekai appear before the plenary to answer for their previous failure to attend a summoned session regarding the regularization of volunteer workers. Championing the “Forgotten” Workforce Senator Dillon, a vocal critic of the administration’s handling of…

The Liberia Council of Churches (LCC), over the weekend held a consultative meeting with Cllr. Natu Oswald Tweh, Sr. Minister of Justice and Attorney General of the Republic of Liberia on Thursday, March 12, 2026 at the Ministry of Justice. In a statement issued in Monrovia, LCC Secretary General Rev. Dr. Christopher Wleh Toe, I., stated that the meeting primarily focused on the security situation in Lofa County, focusing on the government’s interpretation of the ongoing crisis at the border point and exploring how the Church (LCC) and the broader faith community could contribute to a peaceful resolution. “Throughout the discussions,…

–Warns Against Spread of Rumors and Falase claims IPNEWS: The office of former Liberian President George Manneh Weah has dismissed as “completely false and misleading” reports circulating on social media claiming that he contacted Emmanuel Macron, President of France, to seek intervention in the ongoing border dispute between Liberia and Guinea. In a statement issued by his office, Chief of Staff Eugene Lenn Nagbe clarified that the former president has not made any such contact with the French leader regarding the matter. The statement noted that while the former Liberian leader remains deeply concerned about the situation along the Liberia–Guinea…

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…