The Environmental Protection Agency of Liberia (EPA) wishes to provide clarity on the recent FrontPage Africa story referencing the $15,000 fine levied against Lone Star Cell MTN for violations of the Environmental Protection and Management Law of Liberia.

As reported, the EPA cited Lone Star Cell MTN for prolonged noise pollution from its generator facility in Congo Town, following a conclusive decibel-level analysis carried out by our compliance and enforcement team. In line with the 2002 Environmental Protection and Management Law, the Agency imposed a fine of US$15,000 and, after failure to comply, was preparing to shut down the polluting generators.

However, on May 27, 2025, Lone Star Cell MTN filed a lawsuit against the EPA before the Civil Law Court in Monrovia. The EPA’s legal team, with the full backing of the Ministry of Justice, is vigorously defending the Government’s enforcement action in court.

In furtherance of this matter, last week the EPA filed a petition before the Civil Law Court to compel LoneStar Cell MTN to pay the fine as imposed by the Government through the EPA.

The EPA reaffirms its unwavering commitment to enforcing Liberia’s environmental laws without fear or favor, and to ensuring that all violators—regardless of size or affiliation—are held accountable for environmental harm. Our new state-of-the-art national environmental laboratory, recently launched, will greatly enhance our ability to scientifically substantiate such enforcement actions.

Protecting Liberia’s environment is not optional, it is essential for the health, safety, and prosperity of our people. The EPA will continue to work with the Ministry of Justice and other government institutions to ensure that polluters face the full weight of the law.

Signed:

Danise Love Dennis-Dodoo

Director of Media & Corporate Communications

Environmental Protection Agency of Liberia