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The House of Representatives- HOR, has cited authorities of the Ministry of Education- MOE to address the protracted delay in disbursing salaries to educators in Maryland County. Plenary reached the decision on Tuesday, January 21, 2025, based upon a communication submitted by Maryland County District 3 Representative, Austin B. Taylor, during the 3rd day sitting of the 1st quarter of the 2nd session of the House of Representatives. Representative Taylor highlighted that teachers in Maryland County have not received their salaries for over three months, prompting a strike that has severely disrupted the region's education system. “This situation has prompted our teachers to initiate a strike, thereby adversely impacting the educational framework in that region of the country,” he stated. The Maryland County District 3 Representative proposed that the House cite the Ministers of Education and Finance and Development Planning to provide an explanation for the delay and outline ...

PRESS STATEMENT RULE OF LAW CAUCUS BOYCOTTS THE UPCOMING STATE OF THE NATION ADDRESS (SONA) The Rule of Law Caucus has decided to boycott the upcoming State of the Nation Address (SONA). This decision was not made lightly; it reflects our deep concerns over the ongoing erosion of legislative independence and the increasing interference of the Executive branch in the affairs of the Legislature. The Executive’s recognition of Honorable Richard N. Koon as Speaker, despite the legitimate Speaker still being in office, is a blatant violation of democratic principles and legislative autonomy. This unprecedented action not only strips the legitimate Speaker of his authority and dignity but also humiliates the Legislature as an institution. Attending the SONA under such circumstances would amount to tacit approval of this illegitimacy—a position we categorically reject. Our concerns are further heightened by the recent aggression against members of the Rule of Law Caucus by law enforcement ...

Thomas Etheridge has been sent to the Monrovia City Court on charges like arson and illegal gun possession. On January 20, 2025, Justice Gberisay ordered the state to present Etheridge for further assessment. According to a court correspondent, the state plans to refer Etheridge to the Supreme Court, which will decide whether to pass him on to state prosecutors for additional proceedings or to his legal team. The writ claims that Etheridge, along with co-defendants Amos Kofa, Eric Susay, and others, conspired to commit arson and other crimes through a phone call, resulting in $1.8 million in damages. It also states that on December 17, 2024, the defendants plotted to obtain gasoline for their criminal activities. Etheridge and the other suspects face several charges, including arson, criminal mischief, conspiracy, solicitation, intent to commit murder, aggravated assault, illegal firearm possession, distribution of controlled substances, reckless endangerment, and theft of proper...

The Office of the First Lady, Madam Kartumu Y. Boakai, has announced the suspension of two staff members, Mr. Varfee Holmes and Mr. Lemuel Vah, for their involvement in an unauthorized solicitation of funds. The suspension, which will last for one month without pay, comes after allegations that the two staffers collected $4,000 from a Liberian parent under the pretense of securing scholarships for his children to study in Great Britain. According to the Office of the First Lady, Republic of Liberia, both individuals have since refunded the full amount to the affected parent. Madam Boakai has reiterated the importance of integrity and professionalism within her office, warning all staff to uphold the dignity expected in serving the Liberian people.

The preliminary rounds of the 2025 National County Meet concluded on Saturday, January 18, at four different locations: Robertsport in Grand Cape Mount County, Zwedru in Grand Gedeh County, Greenville in Sinoe County, and Gbarnga in Bong County. For the quarterfinals, the football teams advancing are from Lofa, Bong, Gbarpolu, Nimba, Cape Mount, Grand Gedeh, Maryland, and Margibi Counties. In kickball, the quarterfinalists are from Bong, Bassa, Grand Kru, Grand Gedeh, Lofa, Gbarpolu, Nimba, and River Gee Counties. On January 25, 2025, Lofa County will play against Bong County, while Maryland will face Gbarpolu County in the first match. The following day, January 26, Grand Gedeh County's boys will compete against Grand Cape Mount County at 2 PM, followed by Nimba County versus Margibi County at 4 PM.

The 2025 Liberian National County Sports Meet has kicked off in four counties: Sinoe, Bong, Margibi, and Grand Gedeh. Check out the results from the first phase below: Sinoe 2 – 0 Rivercess Nimba 2 – 1 Cape Mount Grand Gedeh 2 – 1 Grand Kru Lofa 1 – 1 Gbarpolu Maryland 0 – 0 Bomi Sinoe County began their campaign with a 2-0 victory over Rivercess County at the James E. Greene Sports Stadium in Greenville. Patrick Duah scored the first goal in the 10th minute, and Lewis Slewoin secured the win with a goal in the 80th minute. Lofa County and Gbarpolu County ended their match in a 1-1 draw. Gbarpolu took the lead just before halftime with a goal from Abraham Kawah, but James Tarpeh’s equalizer in the 75th minute ensured both teams shared the points. Daniel Nymah scored in the second half to give Bong County a 1-0 win over Grand Bassa. After an earlier attempt was disallowed for offside, Nymah's strike earned Bong County a hard-fought victory. In Group D, Nimba County displayed res...

Meet the new president of the University of Liberia! President Boakai has appointed Dr. Layli Maparyan as the 16th President of the University of Liberia. President Boakai expressed confidence in Dr. Maparyan’sability, integrity, and extensive experience, emphasizing his trust that she would demonstrate these qualities in service to the University and the nation. Dr. Maparyan, a distinguished academic and prolific scholar, is currently the Executive Director of the Wellesley Centers for Women (WCW) and a Professor of Africana Studies at Wellesley College in Massachusetts, USA. Dr. Maparyan holds a Ph.D. in Psychology from Temple University and an M.S. in Psychology from Penn State University. She earned her undergraduate degree in Philosophy (cum laude) from Spelman College. She has a distinguished academic career, having served as Associate Professor and Assistant Professor at Georgia State University’s Women’s Studies Institute and Assistant Professor at the University of Georgia’s...