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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…

By: Esther Natelia Scott Smile FM, a prominent community radio station in Zwedru, hasofficially resumed full broadcast operations following a successful two-daymediation led by the Press Union of Liberia (PUL) and the Association ofLiberia Community Radio Stations (ALICOR).The mediation, held from May 18–19, brought an end to aprolonged leadership and governance crisis that had kept the station off theair since May 5. The conflict centered around rival factions, each claiminglegitimacy under different constitutions and sets of bylaws, and supportingseparate boards of advisors and station managers.As part of the resolution, PUL and ALICOR facilitated thedissolution of all competing boards. A new…

By: Akoi M. Baysah,  Jr.A delegation of senior Liberian fiscal officials has commenced a weeklongtraining in Ibadan, Nigeria, focused on enhancing the country’sdecentralization agendaThe program, running from May 19 to 26, is being hosted by the University ofIbadan and centers on fiscaldecentralization and local government financial management.Leading the delegation is Hon.Anthony G. Myers, Deputy Minister for Fiscal Affairs atLiberia’s Ministry of Finance and Development Planning (MFDP). In his opening remarks, Hon. Myersstressed that fiscal autonomy is essential for effective decentralization. “Administrative decentralizationwithout fiscal empowerment is perfunctory,” he said, reiterating President Joseph Boakai’s strongcommitment to decentralization as a cornerstone of Liberia’s developmentstrategy.Hon. Myers…

By: Jeff D. Jefferson The President of the Republic of Liberia, Joseph Nyuma Boakai,has commissioned a new board to strengthen the work of the Liberia DrugEnforcement Agency (LDEA). The Control Drugs and Substances Board – Liberia DrugEnforcement Agency comprises respected professionals and civil societyrepresentatives committed to combating substance abuse in Liberia.Among the newly appointed members is Ambassador Maxson S.Kpakio, a long time humanitarian and social justice advocate. With more than 15years of experience in education, advocacy, and humanitarian services, Amb.Kpakio brings a wealth of expertise and commitment to the board’s mission.In 2009, he founded Justice Forum LIBERIA, a civil societyorganization…

By: Joseph KerkulaIn its continued mission to promote gender equality in education, the KutoaAfrika Foundation has empowered more than 15 young women with digital skillsthrough a three-month intensive computer training program.The graduation ceremony, held over the weekend, marked a significantmilestone for the participants, who successfully completed the training aimedat enhancing their competitiveness in the educational and job sectors.Delivering the keynote address, Debbie Caranda, Proprietress of the Schoolof Prime System, emphasized the importance of acquiring specialized skills as apathway to personal and professional success.”Preparedness gives a sense of purpose and sets a goal forsuccess,” she noted. “Your education is your power.”Madam…