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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…

By: Jeremiah Binda (Contributor) In a strategic move to boost investment and trade, the Liberia Special Economic Zones Authority (LSEZA) and the Liberia Airports Authority (LAA) have signed a Memorandum of Cooperation (MoC) to establish the country’s first airport-based Special Economic Zone (SEZ) at Roberts International Airport (RIA). The agreement, signed on Thursday in Margibi County, designates 200 acres of land at RIA for the SEZ, which is expected to drive growth in light manufacturing, logistics, and aviation services. The project aims to attract both domestic and international investors under a public-private partnership (PPP) model. Officials say the initiative is…

By: Elijah Easter Kaykay (Grand Bassa County) Residents of Grand Bassa County are reeling after the sudden death of a young man under mysterious circumstances, prompting the detention of four individuals for questioning. The incident has fueled anxiety and suspicion within the BIA Community in District #2. On Sunday, May 4, the community was rocked by the discovery of Lincoln Bee, a man in his late twenties, found dead near a creek on his family’s farm. His father, Henry Bee—a First Lieutenant in the Armed Forces of Liberia—discovered the body and described visible bruises, raising concerns of a possible altercation.…

By: Jeremiah Binda (Contributor) In a decisive move to enhance service delivery and accelerate development in the agriculture sector, the Ministry of Agriculture (MOA) on Tuesday hosted a high-level delegation from the Ministry of Finance and Development Planning (MFDP) under the government’s ongoing Sectoral Deep Dives initiative. The engagement aimed to fast-track budget execution and strengthen the implementation of key agricultural programs. Finance and Development Planning Minister Hon. Augustine Kpehe Ngafuan emphasized a renewed focus on transparency, urgency, and measurable results. “Liberians are impatient for progress—we must act now,” said Minister Ngafuan. “While we await additional aid, we must fully…

By: Akoi M. Baysah, Jr. In a speech that resonated with the urgency of grassroots activism and national discontent, Togar Alexander Bealded accepted his appointment as the International Coordinator for Media, Communications, and Publicity for the upcoming “WE THE PEOPLE” protest scheduled for July 17. The appointment was formally announced today in Monrovia, where Bealded delivered a fiery and impassioned address that laid bare the growing frustrations of Liberia’s citizens. Bealded, a seasoned communicator and public mobilizer, cast his new role as more than ceremonial—it is, in his words, “a responsibility… to give global visibility to the pain, the hope,…

By: Elijah Easter Kaykay (Grand Bassa County) A high-level delegation from Grand Bassa University (GBU) and the Internal Audit Agency (IAA) on May 7 conducted a comprehensive site inspection of major development projects in Grand Bassa County. The initiative aimed to ensure effective implementation, accountability, and transparency in the university’s ongoing development efforts. Led by GBU’s Vice President for Institutional Development, Mr. Josiah Gayman, the team visited several key sites, beginning with Big Joe Town, where two advanced palm and rice processing machines were inspected. Donated by the African Development Bank (AfDB) through the National Investment Commission (NIC), the equipment…

By: Matalay Kollie | Bong County In a startling revelation that has sent shockwaves through Bong County, County Attorney Jonathan Flomo has raised alarm over mounting political and community interference in an ongoing illegal mining case, warning that the very foundation of the county’s justice system is at stake. Speaking during a formal signing ceremony of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the Liberia National Police and Cuttington University, Flomo revealed he is facing intense pressure from influential individuals seeking the release of suspects recently arrested for illegal mining activities in the Gbargonai area of Zota District. Among the detainees…