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04/09/2026

Criminal Court “C” Grants Jewel Howard-Taylor Compassionate Release on Medical Grounds

MONROVIA, LIBERIA — September 4, 2026: Criminal Court “C” Judge Ousman F. Feika has ordered the release of former Vice President Jewel Howard-Taylor from the Monrovia Central Prison on compassionate medical grounds, with strict conditions.

The decision came during a preliminary hearing Friday after Howard-Taylor’s legal team cited her medical condition and requested that she be allowed to receive treatment outside detention. The government did not oppose the request.

Howard-Taylor is facing several drug-related charges including alleged importation, transportation and trafficking of controlled substances, criminal conspiracy and money laundering. She remains a pre-trial detainee and her case is yet to be heard.

Her lawyers based the motion on Chapter 34, Section 34.20 of the Criminal Procedure Law, which provides for compassionate leave for prisoners. Judge Feika ruled that provision does not apply because Howard-Taylor has not been convicted or sentenced. Instead, the court relied on Section 1.2 of the Criminal Procedure Law, which calls for fairness and the avoidance of unjustifiable delay, and noted the government’s support for the request.

“The court considers that the request as contained in Movant’s Motion, which is also supported by the Respondent herein, should not be withheld and/or denied,” Judge Feika ruled.

Moreover, the court’s ruling required the former Vice President to surrender all travel documents to the court. The court also imposed strict visitor restrictions at her residence. Only a designated family member, her physician, and her physician’s assistant will be permitted to visit her during the period of release.

The ruling allows Howard-Taylor to seek medical treatment outside detention while remaining under court jurisdiction.

Judge Feika stressed that the release does not end the criminal case. “This compassionate release from pre-trial detention is based purely on medical grounds, and shall therefore not constitute dismissal, acquittal, pardon, immunity, or termination of the criminal proceedings against the movant,” the ruling stated.

Howard-Taylor will remain under house detention and court supervision as proceedings continue.

25/08/2026

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Ex-vp Taylor Appears in Court Today After 5-Day Emergency Hospital Stay at GIMS

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25/08/2026

B**G COUNTY UNIVERSITY PRESIDENT DR. TAIKERWEAYAH CALLS FOR URGENT ACTION TO PROTECT LIBERIA’S CULTURAL HERITAGE

GBARNGA, B**g County — The President of B**g County University, Dr. Alfredson Taikerweayah, has made a passionate appeal to Liberians to safeguard the country’s cultural heritage, warning that unchecked foreign influence threatens to erode the values and identity passed down by our forefathers.

Speaking as guest speaker at the 179th National Flag Day celebration organized by the B**g County School System in Gbarnga on Monday, August 24, 2026, Dr. Taikerweayah said Liberia’s traditions are not relics of the past, but the foundation of who we are as a people.

According to the B**g County University President, Liberia is blessed with a rich cultural heritage — from our languages and music to our customs, beliefs, and traditional institutions.

He emphasized that this heritage must be guarded, respected, and transmitted to the next generation.

“Culture is not just what we do. It is who we are,” Dr. Taikerweayah stated. “Our values, our behavior, and our historical consciousness must reflect the Liberia that our ancestors built.”

Dr. Taikerweayah expressed concern over the growing influence of Western civilization on Liberian society. He said this influence has begun to affect even deeply rooted traditional institutions such as the Poro and Sande societies.

He warned that misconceptions, media influence, and external pressures could weaken the moral and spiritual values embedded in these institutions if nothing is done.

“If we allow our traditions to be replaced without understanding, we risk losing the very identity that makes us Liberian,” he cautioned.

The university president called on lawmakers to enact policies that will protect, document and promote Liberia’s cultural heritage in schools, communities, and national programs.

He also urged parents, teachers, and community leaders to take responsibility for teaching children about Liberian history, folktales, proverbs, and traditional practices.

He noted that preserving culture does not mean rejecting development, but rather ensuring that development is Liberian-led and rooted in our values.

Linking his message to the Flag Day theme, Dr. Taikerweayah said the Lone Star represents not only sovereignty but also the duty to protect what makes Liberia unique. He praised students and organizers in B**g County for celebrating the flag with discipline and patriotism.

“Let us wear our culture with pride, speak our stories with courage, and build a Liberia that honors both its past and its future,” he concluded.

24/08/2026

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12/08/2026

Government Distributes US$1 Million in Science Laboratory Equipment to Schools

MONROVIA, Liberia – August 12, 2026: The Government of Liberia has commenced the distribution of an estimated US$1 million worth of science laboratory equipment to schools across the country, as part of ongoing efforts to strengthen science education and improve learning outcomes in public schools.

Minister of Education, Dr. Jarso Maley Jallah, said the equipment is intended to establish and upgrade science laboratories at various public high schools, providing students with improved opportunities for practical learning in science-related subjects.

The Minister said the initiative is consistent with the administration of President Joseph Nyuma Boakai’s broader efforts to improve the quality and accessibility of education across Liberia.

Dr. Jallah made the disclosure Tuesday, August 11, 2026, at the Ministry of Information’s regular press briefing in Monrovia.

She also highlighted the Government’s Free Primary School Registration Policy, describing it as a practical measure aimed at increasing enrollment, attendance and retention from kindergarten through Grade Six.

According to the Minister, parents are no longer required to pay registration fees to enroll their children in public primary schools.

“Our message to parents is simple: registration is free. Take your child to school, and if anyone asks you to pay, tell us or engage your County Education Office,” Dr. Jallah said.

She explained that the policy is being enforced under Liberia’s existing education framework and is intended to remove financial barriers that may prevent children from accessing basic education.

The Minister also announced plans to place 1,000 additional teachers on the Government’s payroll to help public schools accommodate increased enrollment resulting from the free registration policy.

Dr. Jallah further discussed the Digitized School Operational Permit System, which was launched in November 2025 to replace the Ministry’s previous paper-based permitting process.

She said the digital platform allows school owners to apply for and renew operational permits online through a more transparent, traceable and efficient process.

According to Dr. Jallah, the system provides the Ministry with real-time, evidence-based information on schools authorized to operate and strengthens oversight of the education sector.

She emphasized that schools must obtain valid operational permits before opening their doors to students.

The Minister disclosed that recent geo-mapping and school-quality assessments conducted in Sinoe, Rivercess, Montserrado, Bomi and Gbarpolu Counties identified a number of schools operating without valid permits.

She said the geo-mapping exercise will be extended to the remaining counties to strengthen national oversight and ensure compliance with established education standards.

Dr. Jallah warned that schools found operating without the required authorization could face closure, while stressing that the Government’s objective is to protect students, teachers and staff from unsafe or unregulated learning environments.

“This is about protecting students, staff and teachers from unsafe or unregulated learning environments — not about targeting legitimate school owners who are engaging the process in good faith,” the Education Minister said.

The Education Ministry says the laboratory equipment distribution, free primary school registration policy, recruitment of additional teachers and digitization of school permits form part of broader efforts to strengthen Liberia’s education system and improve access, quality, accountability and learning conditions nationwide.

12/08/2026

📢Scholarship Alert ❗

Are you a Liberia wanting to attend university or stuck with tuition or school fees problem? Then, worry no more because the solution is here now. Take a pause and carefully read the below information.

Here comes the good news! The Ministry of State For Presidential Affairs Presents "The Presidential Scholarships Program" For Additional 10 Counties Across Liberia.

★ THE ADDITIONAL 10 COUNTIES INCLUDE★

🟢B**G
B**g County University — Gbarnga City

🟢LOFA
Lofa County University — Voinjama

🟢NIMBA
Nimba University — Sanniquellie

🟢GRAND BASSA
Grand Bassa University — Buchanan City

🟢SINOE
Sinoe Community College — Greenville

🟢GRAND KRU
Grand Kru Technical College — Barclayville

🟢GRAND GEDEH
Grand Gedeh University — Zwedru

🟢MARGIBI
Margibi University — Harbel

🟢GRAND CAPE MOUNT
David A. Straz Sirnje Technical and Vocational College / University of Liberia

🟢BOMI
Bomi County Community College — Tubmanburg

WHO CAN APPLY🤷
🔷 Be enrolled in a Public University or Community College within any of the mentioned Counties.
🔷 Have a 3.0 GPA or above. (100% Tuition)
🔷 Be a soon to be freshman student who has obtained an admission letter and ID number from any of the above mentioned universities and Colleges.
🔷 Have a proven financial need with at least 2.5 GPA for financial aid. (60% Tuition)

📅APPLICATION DEADLINE:
AUGUST 19TH, 2026

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Scholarship Link 2️⃣👇
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OR contact:
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For more informations, contact your institution's administration.

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08/08/2026

3 Killed in Late-Night Crash at Iron Gate Checkpoint, Gbarnga

By Staff Writer

GBARNGA, B**g County — Three people, including a child, were killed late Friday night when a pickup truck crashed into a parked truck at the Iron Gate Checkpoint in Gbarnga.

The accident occurred around 10:20 PM. According to reports, the pickup truck with license plate A616321 belongs to CRC in Maryland County and carries company ID CRC/MVEH 136.

Authorities confirmed that only the driver of the pickup survived the crash. The identities of the victims have not yet been released.

The cause of the accident is still under investigation. Police say the incident is a reminder of the need for road safety, especially at night.

This platform will provide more details as they become available.

05/08/2026

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

President Boakai Calls for Accelerated Renovation of University of Liberia Campuses

August 5, 2026

Monrovia, Liberia :– President Joseph Nyuma Boakai, Sr. has directed the Administration of the University of Liberia to immediately accelerate the renovation and modernization of its campuses, expressing serious concern over the slow pace of implementation despite significant Government investment.

The President's directive followed a high-level coordination meeting convened at the Executive Mansion on Tuesday, August 4, 2026 to assess the status of the University of Liberia's infrastructure rehabilitation program and identify measures to fast-track the reopening of the institution. The meeting brought together the Ministers of State for Presidential Affairs, Finance and Development Planning, Public Works, Local Government, and Education, together with the University's leadership, Board of Trustees, and other key stakeholders.

It may be recalled that the Government appropriated approximately US$6.3 million for the renovation and modernization of facilities across the University of Liberia. While the Ministry of Finance and Development Planning has processed the necessary funding, President Boakai noted that he has not received sufficient evidence of substantial physical work on the ground. The meeting was therefore convened to establish the actual status of implementation, identify the causes of delay, and agree on practical measures to accelerate progress.

During the meeting, the University Administration outlined its phased renovation strategy, which includes the construction of a new twenty-five-classroom building at the Fendall Campus, the modernization of the University's largest academic building, and targeted rehabilitation works at the Capitol Hill and Sinje campuses. The University acknowledged, however, that major construction activities have yet to commence, citing technical delays associated with the procurement system.

Participants also agreed that while long-term modernization remains essential, urgent rehabilitation works affecting student safety and learning conditions, including roofing, sanitation, water supply, sewage systems, and structurally deficient facilities, must receive immediate attention before the University's reopening. The Ministry of Public Works was tasked with working closely with the University to validate project designs, implementation timelines, and technical priorities, while the Ministry of Finance and Development Planning committed to addressing procurement bottlenecks to ensure the timely commencement of works.

The Board of Trustees of the University will continue to closely monitor progress and work to improve working relations and better coordination among faculty, administration, and staff. The University Administration and Board of Trustees were also directed to engage faculty and students and maintain regular communication regarding renovation activities and reopening arrangements.

The meeting concluded with a comprehensive action plan that includes the immediate establishment of a joint technical team, the preparation of a costed and sequenced implementation program, the resolution of procurement challenges, and the creation of a Coordination Committee to be co-chaired by the Ministry of Public and the UL Administration. Other members of the Coordinating Committee include the Ministry of Finance and Development Planning, Education, and the Ministry of State.

President Boakai reaffirmed that improving the quality of higher education remains a priority of his Administration under the ARREST Agenda for Inclusive Development. He emphasized that the Government has made the necessary financial commitment and expects corresponding urgency in implementation, stressing that Liberia's premier public university must provide students and faculty with a safe, modern, and conducive learning environment.

The President called on all institutions involved to work collaboratively, remove administrative bottlenecks, and ensure that visible progress is achieved without further delay.

02/08/2026

PSD Suspends Five LNP Officers Over B**g And Nimba Misconduct Cases

By Staff Writer

GBARNGA, B**g County (Aug. 2, 2026) — The Liberia National Police (LNP) Professional Standards Division (PSD) has suspended five officers for one month without pay after completing separate investigations into complaints of misconduct in B**g and Nimba counties.

An internal PSD communication obtained by THE LIBERIAN MONITOR directs all five officers to immediately stop performing police duties for the duration of their one-month suspension. The memo did not state the specific acts that led to the sanctions or the effective date.

In B**g County, four officers assigned to the Women and Children Protection Section were sanctioned. They are Superintendent James Kartoe, who is also to be transferred after his suspension; Inspector Hawa B. Kromah, Commander of WACPS at the B**g County Police Detachment, also to be transferred after; Chief Inspector Kessellee Tarwuleh, WACPS Regional Commander; and Chief Inspector Saye Kagborkaye.

The B**g County action follows a May 22, 2026 complaint filed by B**g County Attorney Cllr. Jonathan N. Flomo to LNP Inspector General Gregory O.W. Coleman. The complaint questioned the handling of a sexual assault case involving alleged victim Martha Gbarngbelee.

According to the complaint and court filings, Gbarngbelee alleged she was tied with ropes and repeatedly sexually assaulted by two men, Alex Sandee and Joshua Johnson, while receiving traditional treatment. Medical records reportedly documented injuries and evidence of vaginal pe*******on.

When the case was forwarded to the Ninth Judicial Circuit Court, police charged the suspects with criminal conspiracy, aggravated assault, felonious restraint and reckless endangerment. R**e and gang r**e charges were not included.

In his petition, County Attorney Flomo said investigators may have failed to properly assess the complainant’s statement, medical reports and photographs before deciding on charges. He argued that probable cause for sexual assault does not require eyewitness testimony and asked the IG to determine whether the officers exercised the diligence and victim sensitivity required under professional standards.

Before the PSD concluded its review, Regional WACPS Commander Chief Inspector Kessellee Tarwuleh defended the investigation. He said officers interviewed witnesses, visited the scene and reviewed available evidence, but could not establish who committed the alleged gang r**e despite medical findings of pe*******on and injuries. He said police pursue only charges supported by evidence they believe can withstand judicial scrutiny.

In Nimba County, Chief Inspector Alphonso Dahn of the Police Support Unit was also suspended for one month without pay. The PSD further ordered him to restitute 60 gallons of fuel allegedly taken from complainant Emmanuel Tozay, a Nimba businessman.

The Liberia National Police has not issued a public statement on the findings of the investigations. It is also unclear whether the administrative action will lead to a review of the underlying criminal case in B**g or to changes in the charges before the court.

The suspensions mark the first known disciplinary measures taken in response to the complaints filed in both counties.

29/07/2026

President Boakai Breaks Ground for Salayea–Konia and Zorzor–Yeala Roads, Signs $73.8M Financing Deal

BEYAN TOWN, Salayea District, Lofa County – July 28, 2026 – President Joseph Nyuma Boakai, Sr. on Tuesday broke ground for the pavement of the 50-kilometer Salayea–Konia Road and the 6-kilometer Zorzor–Yeala Road in Lofa County.

The Government has secured US$73.8 million in financing from the OPEC Fund for International Development, BADEA, and the Kuwait Fund for Arab Economic Development to upgrade the 56-kilometer corridor. Construction is expected to begin in the upcoming dry season.

During the ceremony, the Government also signed a financing commitment with the Saudi Fund for Development for the pavement of the remaining 64-kilometer Konia–Voinjama Road.

In a major boost to energy access, the President announced US$190 million in Saudi Fund financing for the Botota–Gbarnga–Zorzor Transmission Line and Substation Project. The project will connect four substations and provide electricity to approximately 380,000 households across B**g and Lofa Counties.

President Boakai said the combined road and energy investments will stimulate agriculture, commerce, job creation and regional trade, while improving integration with neighboring Guinea.

“These projects are catalysts for national transformation. We are laying the foundation for a more connected, more prosperous, and more inclusive Liberia,” the President concluded.

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