- George Weah Threatens Political Mobilization Over Jewel Howard-Taylor Arrest, Accuses Government of “Authoritarianism”
- Former Vice President Jewel Howard-Taylor Charged Over Alleged Drug Trafficking and Money Laundering
- Former Deputy Public Works Minister J. Jefferson Chesson Sentenced To Two Days In Prison For Contempt of Court
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- Liberian Government Official Linked to Minnesota Group Home Network Facing Scrutiny Over Alleged Neglect and Financial Practices
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Former Liberian Vice President Jewel Howard-Taylor has been formally charged with multiple drug-related offenses, including alleged drug trafficking, money laundering, unlicensed importation of controlled substances, criminal conspiracy and criminal solicitation.
Former Deputy Minister of Public Works, Attorney J. Jefferson Chesson, has been sentenced to two days at the Monrovia Central Prison for contempt of court by Monrovia City Court Stipendiary Magistrate L. Ben Barco. The court handed down the sentence Wednesday following contempt proceedings stemming from comments Chesson made during an appearance on the Spoon Talk Show about a pending case before the court.
The Supreme Court of Liberia has ordered the release of social media commentator Justin Oldpa Yeazehn, popularly known as Prophet Key, from the Monrovia Central Prison after he completed a six-month sentence for criminal contempt.
President Joseph Nyuma Boakai, Sr. has indefinitely suspended Fitzgerald T. M. Biago from his role within the Liberia Drug Enforcement Agency (LDEA) amid an ongoing investigation into alleged ethical transgressions.
Former President George Weah has sharply criticized the arrest and prosecution of former Vice President Jewel Howard-Taylor, describing the move as politically motivated and a sign of what he called “democratic decline” under the administration of President Joseph Boakai. He also warned that he would return to Liberia to mobilize resistance against the government through political and legal means.
The Government of Liberia has abolished registration fees for pupils in public schools from Kindergarten through Grade Six, effective the 2026/2027 academic year. Education Minister Dr. Jarso Maley Jallah says parents should not pay registration fees at public primary schools and should report any school demanding such payments to the Ministry of Education.
Liberian government official Sekou Dukuly is facing scrutiny over his involvement in Minnesota group homes. An investigation by MPR News and APM Reports found that businesses linked to Dukuly received at least $36 million in taxpayer funds over 10 years and were connected to 24 group homes. State investigations found cases of neglect, including several deaths.
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Government is set to introduce a bi-monthly salary payment system for civil servants, allowing workers to receive 50% of their pay twice a month. The Civil Service Agency says the move is aimed at easing financial pressure, improving money management, and boosting morale across the public service.
Liberian Woman Back from Canada, Brutally Murdered In Her Home on Marshall Highway; Family Demands Justice
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Two former LISGIS officials sentenced to 5 years each for misusing nearly $1.8M meant for Liberia’s 2021 census. They must also repay $97,000.