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The Civil Service Agency (CSA) has announced that it has saved a total of $89,577.60USD through the seizure of salaries from non-compliant officials. Thefunds, held in an escrow account, were officially presented to President JosephBoakai and subsequently transferred to the Ministry of Education.The money will be used to implement the “One Child-One Chair”initiative, a presidential program designed to improve classroom seating forschoolchildren across Liberia.According to CSA Boss over 2,000 chairs will be produced bylocal carpenters from the Monrovia Vocational TrainingCenter (MVTC) and the Booker Washington Institute (BWI).This approach not only addresses the urgent need for student seating butalso promotes local…

The County Agriculture Officer of River Gee County,  Jasper Sheriff Tweh has launched a new agricultural monitoring program aimed at helping local farmers address persistent challenges and improve their productivity.The initiative, which began in April 2025, targets all six agriculturaldistricts in the county. It focuses on enhancing farming techniques throughon-site visits that offer tailored support in areas such as crop health, soilmanagement, pest control, and sustainable practices.According to Officer Tweh, local farmers face numerous obstacles, includinglimited access to modern farming tools and methods, as well as the growingimpact of climate change. “This program is about providing hands-on support toour farmers,”…

By: Ben TC BrooksA 51-year-old visually impaired man in southeastern Liberia is defying theodds by crafting and selling baskets and driers to support himself and hisfamily.Daniel Nyenpan, a resident of Tejelaken Road in Fish Town, River Gee County,wakes up early each morning with a clear mission: to earn an honest living andprove that disability is not a barrier to productivity.“I was living in Monrovia and providing for my family—my wife and twochildren—while working as a warehouse manager at a gas station,” Nyenpanshared.Ten years ago, he began experiencing severe itching in his eyes. Despiteseeking treatment at the John F. Kennedy Hospital…

The Liberia Coast Guard participated alongside thirty African nations in Exercise Obangame Express 2025, atwo-week intensive training aimed at strengthening regional collaboration andreaffirming their commitment to maritime security in the Gulf of Guinea and theAtlantic Ocean.According to the United States Embassy accredited near Monrovia, more than30 ships and multiple aircraft took part in exercises focused on piracyinterdiction, illegal fishing enforcement, oil platform protection, andmaritime search-and-rescue operations.In a release issued late Monday, the U.S. Embassy stated that this year’sexercise centered on enhancing regional coordination, expanding maritimesecurity, and improving operational readiness.As part of the exercise, the Ghana Navy hosted one of 21…

By: Laymah KollieA national women-led election observation group under the banner of ProjectAccountable Safe Space (PASS) has issued several key recommendationsto the National Elections Commission (NEC) and other relevant authoritiesfollowing its thorough monitoring of the recent Nimba Senatorial by-election.Foremost among its recommendations is the call for the NEC to establish adedicated social media monitoring unit to track and addressonline electoral violations and misinformation. PASS emphasized that such aunit would significantly enhance NEC’s ability to investigate and respond tothe spread of disinformation and misinformation during electoral periods.This recommendation follows the just-ended Nimba by-election, during whichSeveral disinformation narratives were identified and verified…

By: Matalay KollieMore than 47 school-going girls from six high schoolsparticipated in a transformative one-day workshop organized by Kathy JusticeGirls Educational Liberia in Gbarnga. The event, held to address pressing issues affecting adolescent girls in Liberia, focused on peer pressure, teenage pregnancy, drugabuse, and career development, while encouraging resilience, awareness, andresponsible decision-making.The workshop opened with powerful presentations from expertsand community leaders. Among them was Pastor A. Dakermue Kollie, who raisedconcerns about the growing trend of substance abuse among young people,especially girls. He emphasized that drug use can lead to exploitation, mentalhealth challenges, and educational setbacks. Citing data from the UnitedNations…

By: Akoi M. Baysah,  Jr.The Liberia AirportAuthority (LAA) has taken note of a recent social media post by Mr. SabeyVarpilah, alleging the loss of personal items during his travel through Roberts International Airport (RIA)on May 16, 2025.The LAA takes these allegations seriously and is committed to conducting athorough investigation to ensure transparency, accountability, and thecontinued safety and integrity of all travellers at RIA.The Authority is particularly concerned by claims that parcels were missingfrom Mr. Varpilah’s luggage after completing the customs process. In response,the LAA has initiated an immediate review of the incident, including a fullexamination of CCTV footage covering the…

By: Akoi M. Baysah,  Jr.The Liberia AirportAuthority (LAA) has taken note of a recent social media post by Mr. SabeyVarpilah, alleging the loss of personal items during his travel through Roberts InternationalAirport (RIA) on May 16,2025.The LAA takes these allegations seriously and is committed to conducting athorough investigation to ensure transparency, accountability, and thecontinued safety and integrity of all travellers at RIA.The Authority is particularly concerned by claims that parcels were missingfrom Mr. Varpilah’s luggage after completing the customs process. In response,the LAA has initiated an immediate review of the incident, including a fullexamination of CCTV footage covering the relevant…

By: Albert Fania Liberian footballers are capturing headlines across Europe with standoutperformances, signaling a new era of promise for the West African nation on theinternational football scene.The latest excitement comes from the Czech Republic, where two national teamplayers have earned spots in next season’s prestigious UEFA Champions League.Liberia national team captain MurphyOscar Dorley and rising midfield talent Divine Teah will feature in Europe’spremier club competition after helping SKSlavia Praha secure the Czech First League title.The Prague-based giants clinched the trophy after a dominant campaign,securing automatic qualification to the Champions League group stage. Dorley, areliable fixture in Slavia’s midfield, celebrated his…

By: Stephen N. SonponLiberia’s President Joseph Nyumah Boakai has disclosed that approximately 34,000people are currently living with HIV in the country, underscoring theurgent need for comprehensive care and support for those affected.“Thirty-four thousand persons in this country are affected with HIV.We believe they need attention, and that is a large burden. The people havebeen very cooperative and committed,” President Boakai stated.Speaking on Monday, May 19, 2025, during a cabinet meetingat the Executive Mansion, President Boakai expressed deep concern over therising number of HIV cases in Liberia. He emphasized the importance ofstrengthening healthcare systems and expanding support services for individualsliving with…