Criminal Court “A” has sentenced seven members of a human trafficking syndicate to 50 years in prison each for running a fake Canada employment recruitment scheme that allegedly deceived and exploited dozens of Liberians.

The Solidarity and Trust for a New Day (STAND), along with several progressive groups, has formally notified the Ministry of Justice of its planned nationwide peaceful protest scheduled for July 17 in Monrovia.

The House of Representatives has voted to authorize the Central Bank of Liberia (CBL) to print up to L$79 billion in new Liberian dollar banknotes, a move lawmakers say is aimed at replacing worn-out currency and improving the country’s cash supply.

The Monrovia City Magisterial Court has dismissed all criminal charges against businesswoman Dr. Vicky Gray in connection with an alleged assault at Cigar Bar in Sinkor, ruling that prosecutors failed to establish probable cause linking her to the incident.