Author: Chester Smith

ArcelorMittal Liberia Internist Doctor Ibrahim Ajami has called for stronger support systems and greater investments in Liberia’s nursing workforce, describing nurses as the “heart of healthcare” during this year’s International Nurses Day celebration in Buchanan, Grand Bassa County. Serving as keynote speaker at the countywide event, Dr. Ajami delivered a powerful address centered on the global theme, “Our Nurses, Our Future: Empowered Nurses Save Lives,” highlighting the critical role nurses play in strengthening Liberia’s healthcare delivery system. “We are gathered here this beautiful day to celebrate the heart of healthcare, our nurses,” Dr. Ibrahim told attendees. “Nurses are more than…

The most senior U.S. diplomatic official in Liberia has praised Jeety Rubber and its subsidiary, Salala Rubber Corporation, for their approach to private investment and community development in Weala, Margibi County. During a visit to the companies’ facilities in Margibi, U.S. Chargé d’Affaires Joseph Zadrozny said their work shows how investment, local partnership, and clear goals can improve livelihoods and boost Liberia’s economy. “It takes more than an investor and workers. The entire community has to work together,” Zadrozny said. “Seeing it work on the ground gives me concrete examples to share when I talk about what’s happening in Liberia.”…

Liberia’s government has announced sweeping corrective measures aimed at strengthening public financial management and improving transparency after a major compliance audit exposed weaknesses in the country’s revenue collection and reconciliation systems spanning more than six years. Finance and Development Planning Minister Augustine Kpehe Ngafuan disclosed that the compliance audit conducted by the General Auditing Commission (GAC) into government revenue collection and reconciliation processes for the period July 1, 2018, through December 31, 2024 marks what he described as a critical milestone in Liberia’s effort to strengthen fiscal transparency, accountability, and public financial integrity. Speaking during a joint press conference attended…

—-Vows “revolutionary resistance” The Vanguard Student Unification Party (SUP) at the University of Liberia has officially condemned the Liberian government’s continued investigations into former Finance Minister Samuel D. Tweah Jr., labeling the actions a “political witch-hunt”. The student party issued a statement signed by Secretary-General David Howard Jr. and approved by Chairman Odecious Mulbah. The declaration highlights a growing confrontation between the student movement and President Joseph Boakai’s administration over governance and judicial independence. SUP strongly defended the recent court verdict that found Samuel Tweah and other former officials not guilty in a high-profile US$6.2 million economic sabotage trial. The…

The President of the Publishers Association of Liberia, alongside the publisher of The Heritage Newspaper, held their first meeting with an an official from the Moroccan Ministry of Foreign Affairs responsible for the media. Mr. Alphonso Toweh and Mr. Mohammed Kannah held a meeting with Mr. Yassne Dalal, Chief, Relations Officer at the Ministry of Foreign and Economic Cooperation, in Rabat. Mr. Dalal expressed his sincere gratitude for holding such a meeting with representatives from the Liberian media. He said the media in Morrocco was interested in forming collaboration with that of Liberia for the promotion of peace. In furtherance of his discussions, he introduced Mr. Adnane Bennis of…

IPNEWS: Buchanan Port manager Jonathan kaipay has admitted that he received US$6-thousand 9-hundred Unitec States dolars in a land sale scandal which has roacked Grand Bassa County. Kaipay, stated that the money was a token of appreciation for one and a half lots of land provided for a project linked to the Liberia Electricity cooperation (LEC). Speaking Wednesday with Magic FM, kaipay stated that residents of wein town, located in the same area, also received US$4- Thousand 6- hundred from LEC for one lot of land. According to him, an additional US$2- thousand 5_ hundred was spent on processing the…

IPNEW: The Liberia Maritime Authority Monday, May 18, joined the global community in celebrating the International Day for Women in Maritime with a colorful program held at the Monrovia City Hall. The event brought together government officials, maritime stakeholders, development partners, and women professionals in the maritime sector to recognize and celebrate the achievements and contributions of women in advancing Liberia’s maritime industry. Delivering the keynote address, Retired General Geraldine George, Minister of National Defense, spoke on the global theme: “From Policy to Practice: Advancing Gender for Maritime Excellence.” Minister George emphasized that the observance serves as a reminder of…

Criminal Court “C” in Monrovia has officially opened an investigation into alleged jury misconduct and bribery following the highly publicized US$6.2 million corruption trial of Liberia’s former Finance Minister, Samuel Tweah. On May 8, 2026, a jury at Criminal Court “C” acquitted Samuel Tweah and co-defendant D. Moses Cooper of all charges, which included economic sabotage, money laundering, and theft of property. Immediately following the “not guilty” verdict, deep public skepticism and allegations surfaced claiming that judicial officials and jurors were bribed to delay proceedings and influence the final outcome. In response, Criminal Court “C” initiated a formal probe into…

The Supreme Court of Liberia has ordered an immediate stay of proceedings in the high-profile Capitol Building arson trial, freezing all lower court actions under the jurisdiction of Criminal Court “A” Resident Judge Roosevelt Z. Willie. The halt was initiated after former House Speaker Cllr. J. Fonati Koffa and eight co-defendants filed an emergency petition for a Writ of Prohibition. The defense team challenged a highly controversial decision by Judge Willie to disband the trial jury panel. The prosecution had previously pushed for the jury’s dissolution due to alleged bias and misconduct. Koffa’s legal team argued that dismantling the jury…

.The President of the Publishers Association of Liberia (PAL) and the publisher of Heritage Newspaper departed the country over weekend for the second edition of the Paris Ministerial Conference on Peacekeeping in Francophone Environments. Mr. Alphonso Toweh and Mr. Kanneh will join other distinguished panelists and journalists drawn from different parts of the Continent for the global gathering slated to be held May 20, 2026 in Rabat, Morocco. The Rabat Conference takes place a decade after the first Paris ministerial conference on peacekeeping in Francophone environments held in Paris, France in 2016. According to organizers, it is being convened to…