Ongoing Investigation Into Labor Practices at Winners Incorporated Raises Alarming Concerns
An ongoing investigation is currently examining troubling labor practices at Winners Incorporated, a company with over a decade of history in the gambling industry. Reports from current and former employees allege widespread mistreatment, including inadequate pay, lack of access to crucial employee benefits, and poor working conditions that could be violating labor laws. Several workers, speaking under the condition of...
Liberia’s Justice System Under Fire: Did Police Help a Minister Escape Rape Probe?
Investigative report raises questions over selective justice and the role of law enforcement Monrovia, Liberia — Liberia is facing a storm of criticism over the credibility of its justice system after allegations surfaced that Deputy Minister of Youth and Sports, Bryant McGill, accused of raping a 14-year-old girl, may have fled the country under the watch of state security. The unfolding...
Liberia’s Master Queen Faces Possible Ban from LFA
Unconfirmed reports suggest Grace Hawa Weah could be sidelined indefinitely from Liberian football MONROVIA, LIBERIA – Unconfirmed reports emerging from the Liberia Football Association (LFA) indicate that Grace Hawa Weah, popularly known as Master Queen, may be facing a potential ban that could end her involvement with the country’s top football body. Weah, who serves as President of Determine Girls FC,...
Woman Cries for Justice After Court Acquits Rape Defendant in Doe Community
Monrovia, Liberia – A mother in Doe Community has raised an alarm and cried out for justice after a local court acquitted a man she accused of raping her 10-year-old daughter. The case, which has gripped residents of the area, ended in disappointment for the victim’s family when the defendant was freed due to what the court described as “insufficient...
Tweahway Pushes for Reduction in LPRC Storage Fees to Ease Fuel Costs
Senator argues rollback from 0.35 cents to 0.18 cents would lower gas prices and benefit citizens directly Monrovia – Senator Bill Tweahway has called for a reduction in the Liberia Petroleum Refining Company (LPRC) storage fees, arguing that the current rate of 0.35 cents per gallon should be slashed back to 0.18 cents in order to provide immediate relief for...
Liberian Opposition Leader Accuses Ruling Party of Corruption in Petroleum Deal
Jefferson Koijee, Secretary General of Liberia’s main opposition party, the Congress for Democratic Change (CDC), has accused the governing Unity Party (UP) of engineering a large-scale fraud scheme at the Liberia Petroleum Refining Company (LPRC). Koijee alleged that Amos Tweh, Unity Party Secretary General and current Managing Director of LPRC, is at the center of a multi-million-dollar petroleum importation deal...
Liberia, Rwanda Sign Visa Waiver Agreement to Strengthen Regional Bonds
Liberia and Rwanda have taken a decisive step toward stronger bilateral relations by signing a Reciprocal Visa Waiver Agreement. This agreement enables citizens from both nations to travel freely without visa restrictions, marking a major leap in enhancing trade, tourism, and cultural exchange. Officials from both countries hailed the agreement as a turning point in their diplomatic relationship. “This isn’t...
Judge Rejects Request for Televised Trial, Orders Medical Examination of Defendants Alleging Torture
MONROVIA – Criminal Court “A” Judge Roosevelt Z. Willie has denied a defense motion for the ongoing high-profile case to be televised, ruling that such a request would give the proceedings preferential treatment. In his ruling, Judge Willie stressed that all cases before the court are considered matters of public interest, and existing judicial rules prohibit photography and recordings inside...
Ellen Johnson Sirleaf: CDC Support Claim Is Damn Stupid
Ellen Johnson Sirleaf Dismisses Allegations of Supporting CDC Headquarters Project: “That’s Damn Stupid” Monrovia, Liberia – Former Liberian President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf has strongly refuted widespread social media claims that she is financially and materially supporting the opposition Coalition for Democratic Change (CDC) in the construction of its new headquarters. The allegation, which has been circulating online, suggested that Sirleaf contributed...
Liberia 2029: Fifteen Senators Face Uphill Battle for Re-election
With just 1–2 % of senators historically returning to office, a dozen counties may break the trend in 2029 as prominent figures, among them Senate Pro-Tempore Nyonblee Karnga-Lawrence and integrity-champion Darius Dillon, brace for tight races. Monrovia, Liberia – As Liberia prepares for its next round of senatorial elections set for 10 October 2029, fifteen incumbent senators will be vying...
