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By: Abraham K. Kollie (Margibi County) Authorities of the Liberia National Police in Margibi County are investigating the alleged theft of a truckload of crushed rock meant for the ongoing Kakata Streets Pavement Project. The probe follows a formal complaint filed by Margibi County Development Officer, Mr. Lewis Kaine. According to the police, the incident reportedly took place at a construction site in the Green Hill Community, within the county capital, Kakata. Mr. Kaine reported receiving credible information from local residents who claimed to have witnessed a truck unloading crushed rock at the site, which is believed to be part…

The House of Representatives is set to reconvene today, Friday, May 9, marking the start of the Second Quarter of its 2nd Legislative Session, in accordance with the recently amended legislative calendar. This resumption follows revisions to Section 1 of the Act Fixing Day for the Annual Adjournment of the Legislature, which now outlines three constituency breaks throughout the year. First break is third Friday of March to second Friday of May and second break is third Friday of July to third Friday of October whereas the Second Friday of December to the Friday before the second working Monday in…

By: Emmanuel Toe The True Whig Party (TWP) has officially announced plans to convene its national convention ahead of Liberia’s upcoming presidential and legislative elections. The convention, set for October 30, 2025, will culminate in the election of a new national leadership team. Reverend Aldophus Capehart, a senior member of the TWP National Executive Committee, disclosed during a Thursday press conference at the party’s Monrovia headquarters that the National Elections Commission has been formally notified of the event. “A convention committee, chaired by Mr. Seton Sackor, has been appointed to oversee preparations for the national convention,” Reverend Capehart stated. “This…

By: Emmanuel Toe Finance Minister Augustine Ngafuan has called for urgent and increased investment in Liberia’s health sector, asserting that “failure is not an option” when it comes to meeting the expectations of the Liberian people. Speaking during a “deep dive” session with the Ministry of Health’s management team on Thursday in Congo Town, Minister Ngafuan stressed the need for effective and accountable delivery of healthcare services across the country. Health Minister Dr. Louise Kpoto, in response, commended Minister Ngafuan for his instrumental role in securing salary increases for health workers—a move widely seen as a step toward improving morale…

By: Akoi M.  Baysah,  Jr. President Joseph Nyuma Boakai, Sr. has extended warm congratulations to Friedrich Merz following his election as the new Chancellor of the Federal Republic of Germany. Merz was elected on May 6, 2025, succeeding Olaf Scholz after a closely watched political transition. In a statement issued by Liberia’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, President Boakai described Merz’s election as a clear reflection of the trust and confidence placed in him by the German people amid a period of significant global challenges. “Your assumption of this high office is a testament to the confidence and trust the German…

By: Matalay Kollie | Bong County In an effort to address the growing burden of eye-related health challenges in rural Liberia, the Inter-Denominational Christian Mission (ICM) Africa has launched a three-day free eye screening exercise in Gbarnga, Bong County. The outreach, which began on Thursday, May 8, 2025, is being held on the campus of St. Mark Lutheran High School and will conclude on Saturday, May 10. The initiative, led by ICM Africa’s founder and president, Mr. Robert Luqui, is part of the organization’s ongoing efforts to eliminate preventable and treatable eye diseases across Liberia, especially in underserved communities. Since…

By: Joseph Kerkula The Government of Liberia, through the Ministry of Mines and Energy, has announced plans to reopen County Service Centers nationwide. This move aims to ease the burden on citizens who currently must travel long distances to the Ministry’s headquarters in Monrovia to access mining and energy-related services. Speaking at the Ministry of Information, Cultural Affairs, and Tourism (MICAT) press briefing on Thursday, Deputy Minister for Press and Public Affairs, Daniel Sando, highlighted that the decentralization initiative is a strategic effort to combat illegal mining and improve service delivery at the local level. According to Minister Sando, the…

By: Akoi M. Baysah, Jr. The Board of Commissioners (BoC) of the Liberia Electricity Regulatory Commission (LERC) has approved new Penalties Regulations designed to bolster compliance and accountability within Liberia’s electricity sector. Developed under the authority of the 2015 Electricity Law of Liberia (ELL), the Penalties Regulations establish a clear and transparent framework for addressing violations committed by licensees and other sector participants. The regulations are a crucial tool for ensuring a reliable, efficient, and safe electricity supply throughout the country. According to the release issued Thursday, May 8, 2025 the Chairman of the Board of Commissioners, Claude J. Katta,…

By: Julius Konton Tears, pain, and sorrows are now the order of the day in Matadi , Don Bosco Community, especially among the locals who woke up to the shocking news of the death of four residents. The untimely and painful incident took place early Thursday morning at 1:00am. in the Matadi, Don Bosco Community. According to eyewitnesses, the aggressive fire incident destroyed a zinc house containing four rooms. The incident eyewitnesses also narrated led to the death of four children who got burned beyond recognition. In an attempt to safe lives and prevent further destruction of properties as a…

By: Julius Konton Concern Liberians have reechoed the compelling need to address prison conditions across various prison facilities across the country. Overcrowding is now a cliche at various prison facilities, yet practical action geared towards addressing such remains farfetched, they said. Even though water facility for the inmates are available as a result of the supply of water from Liberia Water and Sewer Corporation, they also alleged poor dishes for the inmates, which continues to affect their health ” The inmates eat plain white rice, no good medical attention among others,” they maintained. According to them, such a situation is…