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President Boakai has ordered the suspension of the Liberia National Tourism Authority’s controversial fee structure following widespread public backlash. The decision comes amid growing criticism, especially from young Liberians, who questioned the burden and lack of consultation surrounding the new fees.

President Joseph Boakai has nominated Jonathan K. Weedor as the new Chairman of the National Elections Commission following the resignation of Davidetta Browne-Lasana. With years of experience within the NEC and across international electoral missions, Weedor is expected to steer the Commission forward, pending Senate confirmation.

President Joseph Nyuma Boakai has departed Liberia for Conakry, Guinea, where he will join the leaders of Guinea and Sierra Leone in high-level talks aimed at easing the growing tensions along the Liberia–Guinea border in Lofa County. The meeting is expected to focus on diplomatic solutions and strengthening regional cooperation to prevent further escalation.

Senator Nathaniel F. McGill has been cleared by the Liberia Anti-Corruption Commission of allegations related to payroll padding at the Ministry of State for Presidential Affairs between 2018 and 2023. According to the LACC, investigators found no probable cause to pursue criminal charges after reviewing the available evidence, leading to the closure of the case.

A new bill at the House of Representatives seeks to criminalize gender-based abuse on social media, proposing fines and possible jail time for offenders. The amendment to the Kamara Abdullah Kamara Act of Press Freedom of speech is now under legislative review. What could this mean for online expression in Liberia?

The Supreme Court has slammed the brakes on the Capitol Building arson trial after former Speaker J. Fonati Koffa and others challenged the judge’s decision to disband the jury. With all proceedings now frozen, attention shifts to the nation’s highest court as it weighs the fate of one of Liberia’s most closely watched cases.

State prosecutors have asked the court to move the Capitol Building arson trial out of Montserrado County, citing intense media coverage, public pressure, and concerns about jury interference. The motion comes as high-profile defendants, including a former House Speaker, face serious criminal charges.

Clar Hope Foundation has said in a statement that they will appeal court ruling today on subpoena to the Supreme Court of Liberia, stressing constitutional rights and commitment to transparency while continuing its humanitarian work.

The Ministry of Transport has confirmed that all motor vehicle and driver’s license registration services will be transferred to Liberia Traffic Management Incorporated (LTMI) on February 28, even as a legal challenge over the process heads to the Supreme Court. Public debate over the control of Liberia’s vehicle registration system is expected to intensify.

Criminal Court ‘A’ Judge Roosevelt Willie has handed down a ruling on a subpoena duces tecum filed by the Asset Recovery and Property Retrieval Taskforce (AREPT), ordering the Clar Hope Foundation to produce documents relevant to an ongoing investigation into the acquisition of a private foundation complex in Marshall, Margibi County.