Author: Kerkula Blama

U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has warned that Americans on public assistance will no longer be allowed to wire money abroad.

Nimba Senator Nyan D. Twayen warns lawmakers to slow down on the proposed ArcelorMittal amendment, saying it risks weakening Liberia’s control over its mineral resources and sidelining community rights. He insists no deal should be approved without clear guarantees, preserved liabilities, defined production areas, and binding social infrastructure commitments.

The Executive Protection Service has warned that former agents are illegally impersonating active officers using expired IDs. The EPS says such actions are criminal, pose serious security risks, and will be met with legal action.

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.

Nimba and Grand Kru are final-bound after commanding semifinal victories at the SKD Sports Complex. Nimba’s explosive attack overwhelmed Margibi, while Grand Kru’s disciplined late surge saw off Grand Cape Mount. A clash of styles now awaits in the 2025/2026 National County Sports Meet final on January 18.

The Liberian government clarifies there is no U.S. visa ban on Liberians. Only the issuance of certain immigrant visas is paused from January 21, 2026, while tourist, student, and business visas remain unaffected and interviews will continue.

U.S. Suspends Visa Processing for Liberians Starting January 21, Thousands Left in Limbo as Travel, Education, and Family Plans Hang in the Balance.

From Monrovia to the world stage, Eddie King is putting Liberian Afrobeat on the map. His hits and collaborations are turning heads across Africa and beyond. Quietly but powerfully, Eddie King is building a global Afrobeat legacy, one hit, one collaboration at a time.

STAND Chairman Mulbah K. Morlu and Deputy Chairman Rev. Festus R. B. Logan have been charged and sent to court following a police investigation into violence linked to the December 17, 2025 protest in Monrovia. The Liberia National Police say the case involves multiple criminal charges connected to unrest, property damage, and public disorder.

Liberian singer Spize has officially ended his partnership with Lib Muzik, closing a chapter that once made headlines as one of the label’s biggest signings. While the artist has chosen to move forward quietly as an independent act, critics and insiders are now raising questions about unmet promises, management decisions, and challenges faced behind the scenes during the deal.