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After nearly nine years of reporting, hosting, and leading the newsroom at the Liberia Broadcasting System, journalist Varflay Kamara has officially resigned. From covering the Legislature and the Executive Mansion to hosting the Super Morning Show and later serving as Director of News, Kamara says his time at LBS helped shape the professional he is today.

A major road connecting the Freeport of Monrovia to central Monrovia is set for a major transformation after the Liberian government secured a $16 million grant from Japan to rebuild the Freeport–Gabriel Tucker Bridge corridor. The project aims to ease congestion, fix flooding issues, and improve the movement of goods in one of the capital’s busiest commercial routes.

One person has died and another is seriously injured following a late-night collision between a train and a vehicle in the White Plains area. The Liberia National Police confirmed the deceased was a foreign national visiting the country, while the injured victim is receiving treatment at the John F. Kennedy Medical Center.

The Ministry of Commerce and the Liberia Petroleum Refining Company say gasoline and fuel oil prices will remain the same, despite ongoing instability in the global oil market. Authorities also assure the public that the country has enough fuel supply and measures are in place to prevent artificial shortages or unfair price increases.

Liberia is pushing forward with an ambitious plan to modernize Roberts International Airport, targeting international certification, upgraded safety standards, and improved passenger experience. Authorities say the reforms are designed to attract more airlines and position the country as a regional aviation hub.

The Liberia Anti-Corruption Commission has cleared former NaFAA Director General Emma Glassco of corruption allegations linked to World Bank–funded projects.

The Liberia Annual Conference of the United Methodist Church has expelled Rev. Dr. Jerry K. Kulah and 122 other clergy members following a decisive vote at its 193rd Annual Session in Greenville, citing defiance of church doctrine, discipline, and ecclesiastical authority.

A 26-year-old man has been taken into custody by the Liberia National Police in Saclepea City following allegations of sexual abuse involving animals. The incident, reported at Kpallah Junction, has shocked residents and prompted an ongoing police investigation in Nimba County.

Pastor Ndorbor Johnson has died in a farm fire in Kolahun District, Lofa County. Authorities say the blaze spread uncontrollably during seasonal burning, and a jury has ruled out foul play.

President Joseph Nyuma Boakai has reconstituted the leadership of the Ministry of Local Government, unveiling a new team aimed at strengthening decentralization, accountability, and service delivery across Liberia.