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By: Matalay KollieThe Ministry of Mines and Energy (MME) has concluded ahigh-stakes conflict resolution meeting aimed at addressing escalating tensionsbetween local residents and two mining companies operating in Wainsue MiningDistrict, Bong County. The meeting, held on Wednesday, May 14, 2025, inGbakonia Town, was spearheaded by Assistant Minister Carlos E. Tingban, Sr.Key stakeholders in attendance included representatives fromDa-Tang Mining Inc., H&K Mining Company, community leaders from ZotaWolapolu, and local government officials.At the heart of the dispute are allegations from ZotaWolapolu residents claiming that H&K Mining Company has encroached on theirland, disrupting livelihoods and activities conducted under a longstandingarrangement with Da-Tang Mining…

By: Laymah KollieProfessor Wilson Tarpeh, a former official in theadministration of ex-President George Weah, has attributed the government’sfailure to audit and prosecute officials from the Ellen Johnson Sirleaf era tothe time-consuming and energy-draining nature of the auditing process.Speaking on The Daily Show on Cape FM with host Smith Toby,Prof. Tarpeh said a comprehensive internal assessment during the early days ofthe Weah administration revealed that auditing a single public official couldtake between 13 to 18 months a process he described as inefficient anddistracting.Prof. Tarpeh, who served as Executive Director of theEnvironmental Protection Agency (EPA) under Weah, said the administrationinstead decided to…

By: Joseph Kerkula The Liberty Party, led by Political Leader Senator Nyonblee Karnga-Lawrence,will on May 19, 2025, commemorate its 20th anniversary, celebrating two decadesof active engagement in Liberia’s democratic journey.The celebration will be held under the theme: “Liberty Party: 20 Yearsof Democratic Legacy to Cherish.” It aims to reflect on the party’s rolein nation-building and reaffirm its continued commitment to good governance,the rule of law, and democratic values.In an official statement, the party’s leadership expressed profoundgratitude to its founding father, the late Cllr. Charles Walker Brumskine. Theydescribed him as a visionary whose leadership laid a solid foundation for theparty’s enduring…

By Ben TC BrooksThe discovery of illegal mining operations allegedly carried out by Ghanaiannationals in River Gee County has raised serious environmental and regulatoryconcerns.Dr. Emmanuel K. Urey Yarpawolo, Executive Director of the EnvironmentalProtection Agency (EPA), recently led a delegation to the county as part of abroader initiative to enforce environmental regulations and safeguard Liberia’snatural resources.During the visit, Dr. Yarpawolo held meetings with key stakeholders,including the County Superintendent, officials from the Ministry of Mines andEnergy, the Liberia Land Authority, and local community leaders.Responding to alarming reports of unauthorized mining causing severeenvironmental degradation, the EPA conducted unannounced inspections at severalsites across the…

By: Matalay KollieThe community of Gbarnga is reeling after the body of a 52-year-old man,identified as Kerso Teach and commonly known as “Bull Dog,” wasdiscovered early Wednesday morning, May 14, 2025, near the Old Ganta-ParkingPolice Depot.Teach, who had been living on the streets for the past two months,reportedly left home after ongoing disputes with his wife, Mamie Kind. Speakingto reporters, Kind expressed deep sorrow over his death, recalling their lastconversations and describing the profound loss felt not only by their familybut also by the wider community.In response, the Bong County detachment of the Liberia National Police (LNP)launched an investigation, forming…

By: Florence FlomoCllr. Isaac George, Director of Liberia’s Sexual and Gender-Based Violence(SGBV) Crimes Unit, is calling for a critical review and possible amendment ofthe nation’s rape law, citing its contribution to prolonged pre-trial detentionand overcrowding in correctional facilities.According to Cllr. George, the stringent provisions of the 2006 Rape Lawhave inadvertently led to a surge in the prison population. He noted that manycases across the country involve what he described as consensual interactionsbetween the accused and the complainants, yet they are prosecuted under a lawthat leaves little room for context or nuance.Comparing the current law to its 1976 predecessor—which primarily addressedcases…

By: Morrison M. WlehThe Francis J. Grant Memorial Hospital in Sinoe County has received abrand-new X-ray machine and a large consignment of medical supplies from theJoseph Nyumah Boakai Foundation.According to Sinoe County Superintendent Hon. Peter Wleh Nyensuah, thedonation is a significant step toward improving healthcare delivery in thecounty. “This is a great development and veryhelpful to our county,” Superintendent Nyensuah stated.He further explained that the donation followed his lobbying efforts withthe Joseph Nyumah Boakai Foundation, aimed at addressing some of the county’surgent medical needs.The hospital’s administrator expressed heartfelt appreciation to PresidentJoseph Nyumah Boakai, through his foundation, for what he described as…

By: Esther Natelia ScottAt the May Term of Court opening in Zwedru,  the Police Commander of Grand Gedeh County  Moses Gberyan issued a passionate appeal tojustice authorities, spotlighting the deteriorating conditions at the NationalPalace of Corrections (NPC), located just outside the city.In his address, Commander Gberyan  detailed a series of critical challengesfacing inmates at the facility, including the lack of clean drinking water,absence of electricity, and a broken perimeter fence—issues he described asposing serious risks to both inmates and the surrounding community.“These are not just prisoners they are human beings, andtheir basic rights must be respected,” he emphasized. “The NPC…

By: Abraham K. Kollie  World Bank GlobalDirector for Social Sustainability and Inclusion, Robin Mearns, along with WestAfrica Practice Manager Nicolas Perrin, recently concluded a two-day mission toLiberia to assess the implementation progress of the Liberia Women EmpowermentProject (LWEP). The visit marked a crucial step in evaluating projectperformance and planning future actions.The mission began with a joint meeting involvingrepresentatives from the Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Protection(MGCSP), the Project Management Unit, and LWEP service providers. An impressiveprogress update was shared, showcasing notable strides in implementation.Among the key achievements highlighted were the launch ofproject activities in Gbarpolu and Rural Montserrado counties,…