Author: Akoi Baysah

By:Jeremiah Binda The Liberia Electricity Corporation (LEC) operations were disrupted on Tuesday after the Debt Court ordered the enforcement of a US$309,929.40 judgment against the state-owned power utility. Court sheriffs sealed the main entrance of LEC’s headquarters in Monrovia, acting on a writ of execution issued on January 5, 2026, by Debt Court Judge James Jones. The enforcement action followed LEC’s failure to settle an outstanding debt owed to ELTEL Network, a Swedish electrical firm. The judgment stems from an arbitration panel ruling constituted in September 2025, which found LEC fully liable for unpaid electrical materials supplied under a 2016…

By James Lahai The Liberia Drugs Enforcement Agency (LDEA), Bong County Detachment, has arrested a suspected drug dealer identified as Steven Dicks at the popular Kampala Barrick in Gbarnga City. According to the LDEA, the arrest followed intelligence reports that pointed to renewed illegal drug activities in the area. Officers subsequently launched an operation that led to the apprehension of Dicks and the seizure of a quantity of illicit drugs commonly known as “Crush,” with an estimated street value exceeding LRD 18,000. Speaking to reporters, Bong County LDEA Commander Thomas Saye disclosed that the suspect and his associates were allegedly…

By: Akoi M. Baysah, Jr. President Joseph Nyuma Boakai, Sr. has nominated Mr. J. Cyrus Saygbe, Sr. as Director General of the National Fisheries and Aquaculture Authority (NaFAA), subject to confirmation by the Liberian Senate. The nomination, announced from the Executive Mansion on Saturday, follows Mr. Saygbe’s months-long service as Acting Director General, a role he assumed in May 2025 after the suspension of former Director General Ms. Emma Metieh Glasco. During his tenure as acting head of NaFAA, Mr. Saygbe has overseen several initiatives aimed at strengthening governance within Liberia’s fisheries and aquaculture sector. These efforts include promoting sustainable…

By: Akoi M. Baysah, Jr. A Public Financial Management (PFM) expert Emmanuel Tarlue has clarified growing public concerns surrounding the government’s “Other Compensation” budget line, describing recent criticisms as largely based on misunderstanding of standard public finance practices. Deliberating on the matter, Tarlue emphasized that the “Other Compensation” line item is not intended to conceal expenditures nor designed for improper use, but rather serves as a legitimate classification within government budgeting systems. According to him, the budget line is commonly used to cover a range of lawful and necessary expenditures, including payments to consultants providing specialized services, stipends for interns…

By: Akoi M. Baysah, Jr. Liberia’s newly crowned Strongest Man, Mr. John S. Weah, popularly known as “Gentle Giant”, has paid a courtesy visit to the Managing Director of the Liberia Petroleum Refining Company (LPRC), Amos B. Tweh, in recognition of his support for sports and youth development in Liberia. During the visit, Gentle Giant presented his championship belt to Managing Director Tweh as a symbolic gesture of appreciation, acknowledging the LPRC boss’s consistent encouragement of athletics and initiatives aimed at empowering young people. Weah praised Tweh for his commitment to national development, particularly programs that provide platforms for youth…

By Joseph Kerkula The Government of Liberia through the Ministry of Information has issued a stern warning to former President George Manneh Weah, cautioning him against using church platforms to advance political narratives that are misleading and inappropriate. Speaking Tuesday during the Ministry of Information’s regular press briefing in Monrovia, Information Minister Jerolinmek M. Piah strongly criticized the former president for what he termed the “misuse of the church pulpit,” stressing that religious spaces should remain dedicated to worship, truth, and spiritual guidance rather than partisan politics. “The Pulpit Is Not for Politics”. Minister Piah emphasized that honesty and integrity…

By: Akoi M. Baysah, Jr. The Ministry of Justice has ordered the immediate suspension of the Assistant Director of Prisons for Operations, Mr. Lawrence Bohlen, pending an investigation into a leaked audio recording that is currently under official review. Preliminary findings indicate discrepancies surrounding a donation of one hundred (100) bags of 25kg rice donated by His Excellency President Joseph Nyuma Boakai to the Monrovia Central Prison (MCP) as a Christmas goodwill gesture. While official documentation shows that the full quantity was delivered, only seventy-five (75) bags have so far been accounted for, leaving twenty-five (25) bags unaccounted for. In…

By: Akoi M. Baysah, Jr. The Liberia Revenue Authority (LRA) has announced a historic milestone in Liberia’s fiscal performance, reporting total domestic revenue collections of approximately US$818 million as of December 29, 2025. The amount exceeds the national revenue target of US$804.6 million by US$13.4 million, marking the highest level of domestic revenue collection ever recorded in the country’s history. The announcement was made on Monday during a press briefing in Monrovia by the Commissioner General of the LRA, James Dorbor Jallah, who disclosed that the surplus is expected to rise to at least US$20 million by the end of…

By Jeremiah Binda Lofa County Senator Momo T. Cyrus has officially dedicated an eight-room clinic in the Kaza Section of Voinjama District, reaffirming his commitment to strengthening healthcare delivery and community development across the county. The dedication ceremony, held in Zaza Town, brought together local government officials, traditional leaders, health professionals, and residents of the area. Speaking on behalf of the senator, his Chief of Staff said the clinic was constructed in response to repeated appeals from citizens during the senator’s recent visit to the district. According to the Chief of Staff, Arthur Kowah, the project was completed at an…

By: Akoi M. Baysah Jr. Deputy Inspector General of Police for Operations, J. Nelson Freeman, has celebrated his birthday in his hometown of Lawalazu, Lofa County, marking the occasion with a gesture aimed at promoting youth development and community unity. The senior police official Freeman joined residents, elders, youth groups, and local leaders in a modest but meaningful gathering, during which he donated two footballs and sets of jerseys to youth teams in the community. Speaking during the presentation of the donated items, Deputy Police IG, Freeman expressed gratitude to the people of Lawalazu for their continued support and prayers…