Author: Chester Smith
Twelve Liberian nationals have been deported from the United States after serving prison sentences for crimes including rape, assault, and robbery. They arrived at Roberts International Airport and were processed by Liberian authorities for identification and reintegration. The group arrived at Roberts International Airport on Tuesday, March 31, where officers of the Liberia Immigration Service (LIS) took custody upon landing. Authorities say the deportation followed the completion of jail terms tied to multiple offenses, including violent crimes and breaches of public order laws. According to LIS, the individuals were convicted of serious charges such as rape, aggravated assault with a…
The Youth Charter is proposing that the Games serve as the launch platform for a Commonwealth Youth Legacy Initiative, built around the organisation’s internationally recognised Community Campus modelLONDON, United Kingdom, March 30, 2026/ – The Youth Charter (www.YouthCharter.org) has today called on Commonwealth leaders, governments and sporting institutions to ensure that the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow deliver a lasting legacy of hope and opportunity for young people across the Commonwealth.The call follows renewed international debate around historical justice and reparations linked to the transatlantic slave trade, including a landmark resolution led by Ghana at the United Nations calling for recognition of slavery…
IPNEWS: Prominent businessman Upjit Singh Sachdeva, widely known as “Jeety,” has set an ambitious 2028 deadline for the production of Liberia’s first locally manufactured tires, placing a firm demand on the Government of Liberia to ensure a consistent supply of raw rubber. Speaking at a recognition ceremony in Kakata, Jeety declared that achieving this milestone will require at least 550 tonnes of raw rubber daily an amount he says is critical to sustaining full-scale industrial production under his company, Jeety Rubber LLC. “We are ready to deliver Liberia’s first made-in-country tires by mid-2028,” he stated. “But this can only happen…
IPNEWS: The Press Union of Liberia (PUL) has fired a sharp rebuke at the Guthrie Magisterial Court in Gbah Jarkel, Bomi County, demanding it immediately drop what it calls “unfounded” criminal libel and privacy violation charges against two Trust FM journalists. Varney Williams and William Kromah face a court summons for Friday, March 27, after Deputy Security Director of Mano Oil Palm Company, Varney D. Foday, accused Williams of snapping and sharing his photo on social media without consent. Foday claims the image, passed to Kromah, sparked public ridicule and damaged his reputation.PUL categorically rejects the allegations, labeling them a…
–As Lofa County Superintendent Clears the Air on Kondadu Border Tampering IPNEWS: President Joseph Nyuma Boakai, Sr., has vowed that his Administration will do all within its authority to protect the natural resources of Liberia. “This Administration is committed to making sure that we protect the resources of our country,” the President remarked. President Boakai made the commitment when he addressed the opening session of the third Cabinet Meeting of 2026 held under the theme: “Positioning Liberia for Mineral-Led Development and National Prosterity. Govermance, Growth, and Accountability in Liberia’s Mineral Sector.” This meeting focused on Strengthening Governance and Legal Frameworks…
IPNEWS: Former Liberian President and African football icon George Weah had reportedly turned down an endorsement to contest for the presidency of The Confederation of African Football (CAF) March 12, 2025 election, citing concerns that the role could limit his broader ambitions. According to insiders, the push for Weah to enter the race was encouraged by Ivorian football icon Didier Drogba, who saw the former Ballon d’Or winner as a unifying figure capable of leading African football. However, Weah is said to have turned down the endorsement after weighing the implications of the role. Sources close to the the former…
IPNEWS: The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) appointed H.E. Dr Lansana KOUYATÉ, former Prime Minister of Guinea and former Executive Secretary of ECOWAS, to the post of Chief Negotiator to lead discussions with the countries of the Alliance of Sahel States (AES), comprising Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger, following their official withdrawal from ECOWAS. This appointment, approved by the Chairperson of the ECOWAS Conference of Heads of State, was officially notified to the new ECOWAS Negotiator by H.E. Dr Omar Alieu TOURAY, President of the ECOWAS Commission. H.E. Dr Lansana KOUYATE has had a distinguished career in the…
—Demands Independent Forensic Investigation IPNEWS: The National Executive Council of the CDC-COP expresses grave concern over the sudden and troubling death of Hon. Solomon George under circumstances that now raise serious legal and moral questions.In statement issue in Monrovia, the CDC-COP stated that ‘Based on recent public remarks made by Vice President Jeremiah Koung on March 27, 2026, at the Capitol Building, wherein he acknowledged that the late Hon. George was present at his residence prior to his death and further admitted to refusing to answer the dying man’s calls, we hereby declare Vice President Koung a person of interest…
Speaker of the Liberia’s House of Representatives, Richard Nagbe Koon, has called for an urgent meeting of parliamentary leaders from the Mano River Union (MRU) to address rising border tensions in the sub-region. The meeting is scheduled for March 28–30, 2026, in Abidjan and will focus on reported disputes along the borders of Sierra Leone and Guinea, as well as between Liberia and Guinea. Speaker Koon expressed concern over claims that Guinean security forces crossed into Liberian territory near the Makona River and occupied portions of land, noting that the situation has created fear among residents of long-connected border communities.…
Dr. Josiah F. Joekai, Jr. Liberia stands at a delicate crossroads. The resignation of the National Elections Commission (NEC) Chairperson has created more than just a vacancy; it has also opened a test of the country’s democratic resilience. With the 2029 general and presidential elections on the horizon, the stakes could not be higher. What Liberia needs now is not simply a replacement, but a leader who can protect the legitimacy of the ballot, inspire public trust, and withstand political pressure without compromise. This is not a routine appointment; it is a defining decision. The leadership of Davidetta Browne Lansanah…