Author: Kerkula Blama

Speaker Koon is pushing back against what he calls “misleading statements” within the House, summoning Bomi County Representative Sam P. Jallah to answer over concerns tied to the Supplementary Budget. As tensions rise, the Speaker is also calling for stricter discipline and better communication among lawmakers.

Nine Liberians have been deported from the United States after serving time for serious crimes, including robbery, assault, and fraud. What happens next as they return home and begin reintegration?

A new price ceiling is now in effect for cooking gas, with the Ministry of Commerce capping a 12kg refill at US$28.00. Authorities say the move is aimed at stopping arbitrary price hikes and protecting consumers, as inspectors begin strict market monitoring.

Court rules in favor of Samuel P. Jackson as prosecutors fail to meet legal deadline to challenge his bail bond. The ruling keeps him out of jail and orders authorities to return items seized during the investigation.

A major land dispute is brewing in Monrovia as the family of former Chief Justice Frederick E. R. Johnson lays claim to vast portions of land across the Capital Bypass, Jallah Town, and areas including the University of Liberia. With a formal notice already issued to occupants, many residents now face uncertainty over possible eviction as the family pushes for a settlement, or legal action.

Civil servants across Liberia are now under pressure to sign a mandatory Non-Disclosure Agreement or face serious consequences. The Civil Service Agency says salaries will be blocked starting June 2 for those who refuse, with dismissal looming for continued non-compliance.

A domestic dispute in Brewerville has turned deadly, leaving one man dead and his girlfriend facing manslaughter charges. Police say the incident followed a violent altercation between the couple, who reportedly had a history of conflict and alcohol abuse.

Condom prices could soon rise by up to 30% as the Iran conflict continues to disrupt global supply chains, affecting key materials and delaying shipments worldwide. How far will the impact of this crisis reach?

Lawmakers are considering a major expansion of Liberia’s House of Representatives, with a proposal to increase seats from 73 to 89 based on updated population data. The plan could significantly reshape political representation across the country, with Montserrado, Nimba, Bong, and Lofa among the biggest beneficiaries.

After losing his leg in a tragic accident involving an Afcons ambulance, Emmanuel Z. David has been awarded US$400,000 by a Nimba court, but the battle isn’t over yet, as the company moves to appeal.