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By: Elijah Easter Kaykay (Grand Bassa) A heartbreaking incident has rocked the communities of Daeyahn and Boeglay Towns, as a tragic train accident reportedly claimed the life of Philip Wheagar, a 53-year-old officer with the Plant Protection Department (PPD) of the Liberian Agricultural Company (LAC). Wheagar’s lifeless body was discovered early Friday morning on the railway tracks. Eyewitnesses say he appeared severely injured, with his head badly damaged, his back slashed, and a deep cut on his left hand — injuries consistent with a high-impact collision. A local jury’s preliminary findings indicate that an ArcelorMittal Liberia (AML) train may have…

By: Akoi M. Baysah, Jr. The Ministry of Mines and Energy has launched a major crackdown on illegal mining activities in Todee District, seizing a cache of contraband equipment and shutting down unauthorized operations in Blackie Town and surrounding areas of Ben-Ben Town. The Ministry’s Compliance Enforcement Team, led by Inspector Foday Varney and supported by Inspectors Joseph Blama and Kessely Tarwai, Jr., confiscated several pieces of equipment, including industrial water pumps, air compressors used for blasting, and large hoses typically employed in illegal gold mining. Authorities also seized the keys to an excavator owned by an individual identified as…

By: Akoi M. Baysah, Jr. In a landmark step toward revitalizing Liberia’s fisheries and aquaculture sector, the government has officially launched the reconstruction of the Klay Hatchery, a facility poised to transform the industry through enhanced fingerling production, research, and market development. The announcement, made during a nationally held ceremony, marks a bold stride in addressing long-standing challenges faced by local fish farmers most notably, the chronic lack of access to affordable, high-quality fingerling fish. NaFAA, Acting Director General, Cyrus Saygbe on Friday, May 9, 2025 stated that the development is expected to significantly reduce reliance on costly imports and…

By: Akoi M. Baysah, Jr. In a stringent regulatory action aimed at safeguarding Liberia’s financial system, the Financial Intelligence Agency of Liberia (FIA) has imposed heavy fines of L$10 million Liberian dollars each on Golden Casino and Riverside Casino. The penalties follow comprehensive inspections revealing egregious violations of the country’s Anti-Money Laundering and Countering the Financing of Terrorism (AML/CFT) Act of 2021. The FIA’s full-scope, risk-based inspections conducted between October 2024 and March 2025—uncovered systemic deficiencies and non-compliance in both casinos’ operations. These violations raise serious concerns about the institutions’ ability to prevent money laundering, terrorist financing, and the potential…

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…