Author: Akoi Baysah

By: Akoi M. Baysah, Jr. Messengers of Peace–Liberia Inc. (MOP) has warmly welcomed H.E. Bankole Adeoye, Commissioner for Political Affairs, Peace, and Security of the African Union Commission, along with Director Patience Zanelie Chiradza, Director for Governance & Conflict Prevention and Acting Director for Conflict Management in the AU Department of Political Affairs, Peace and Security, to Liberia. The visit is part of the Regional Youth Strategy Forum on Peacebuilding and the Right to Development, an initiative aimed at advancing youth-led peacebuilding and sustainable development across Africa. MOP Liberia expressed honor in hosting the engagement, which brings together youth leaders,…

By: Wilfred Duosi The Publisher of FrontPage Africa Newspaper, Rodney Sieh, has described the Ministry of Information, Cultural Affairs, and Tourism (MICAT) regular press briefings as weak and a mistake, saying they undermine the communication efforts of other government ministries and agencies. Speaking on a local radio station in Monrovia on Monday, December 22, 2025, Sieh emphasized the need for individual ministries and agencies to utilize their own media teams to educate and inform the Liberian public about their work, rather than relying on MICAT’s Tuesday and Thursday press briefings. “These regular briefings have undermined the workforce of ministries’ communication…

By: Joseph Kerkula The Unity Party (UP) Legislative Caucus has praised the Government of Liberia for a series of landmark international and governance achievements under President Joseph Nyuma Boakai, Sr., including the reaffirmation of Liberia’s eligibility for a Second Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC) Compact. In a press statement issued Monday, December 22, 2025, in Monrovia, the Caucus, through its National Chairman, Representative Robert F. Womba, described the MCC confirmation as a major milestone that signals Liberia’s strengthened commitment to good governance, economic transparency, and inclusive national development. Rep. Womba noted that the reaffirmation places Liberia back on track to access…

By: Akoi M. Baysah, Jr. The National Fisheries and Aquaculture Authority (NaFAA) has purchased 250 bags of locally produced rice as a Christmas bonus for its staff, demonstrating the Government of Liberia’s commitment to promoting domestic agriculture in line with the 2025 fiscal policy on local procurement. This is the first government institution to have procured locally produced rice for its staffs as a Christmas bonus. According to NaFAA DG, “In line with the Government of Liberia’s 2025 fiscal policy mandating public institutions to procure locally produced rice, the National Fisheries and Aquaculture Authority (NaFAA) proudly procured 250 bags (25kg…

By: James Lahai Montserrado County Senator, Saah Joseph, has called on the Liberian Senate to refrain from cutting lawmakers’ salaries and instead focus on reducing what he described as excessive benefits associated with legislative service. Senator Joseph’s remarks come amid growing public debate over a proposed bill seeking to reduce the compensation of members of the 55th Legislature. TThe bill, which has generated mixed reactions, was reportedly introduced by Montserrado County Senator Abraham Dillion and Bong County Senator Prince Kermu Moye, and calls for a downward adjustment of legislative salaries as a cost-saving measure. Speaking recently, Senator Joseph argued that…

By:Akoi M. Baysah, Jr. The Community of Hope Agriculture Project (CHAP) has successfully concluded a four-day “Farming as a Business” workshop in Grand Bassa and Rivercess Counties, aimed at strengthening the capacity of local farmers and promoting sustainable agricultural practices. The training brought together more than 60 farmers from both counties and provided them with practical knowledge on treating agriculture as a viable business venture. Participants were trained on value addition, proper farm management techniques, and strategies to increase productivity and income from their crops.The workshop was organized by CHAP with support from Concern Worldwide and the Government of Ireland…

By Akoi M. Baysah, Jr. After years of closure, the Liberia Airport Authority (LAA) on Friday, December 19, 2025, officially dedicated the Bravo Taxi Lane, widely known as the B-Line, at Roberts International Airport (RIA), restoring a critical component of aircraft ground operations at the country’s main international gateway. The Bravo Taxi Lane is one of three primary taxiways at RIA and plays a vital role in directing aircraft safely between the runway and the terminal apron. Its prolonged closure had placed increased operational pressure on the remaining taxi lanes, particularly during peak travel periods.Speaking at the dedication ceremony, RIA…

By: Emmanuel Toe President Joseph Nyuma Boakai has dismissed allegations that a major construction project underway in Foya, Lofa County, is being funded with public resources for his personal benefit, clarifying that the initiative is a regional peace-building project under the Mano River Union (MRU). Speaking on state-owned radio, President Boakai firmly rejected claims that the government is constructing a private retirement home for him, stressing that he has never misused public funds for personal purposes. “I have never taken government money for any personal use,” the President stated. “The project in Foya is not a Boakai project. It is…

By: Joseph Kerkula President Joseph Nyuma Boakai has officially commissioned the newly constructed, state-of-the-art headquarters of the National Oil Company of Liberia (NOCAL), describing the project as a symbol of progress, accountability, and renewed confidence in Liberia’s energy and investment sector. The commissioning ceremony, held Friday in Monrovia, brought together senior government officials, members of the diplomatic corps, development partners, and NOCAL executives, marking what many described as a landmark achievement for the state-owned enterprise. Speaking at the event, President Boakai commended the management and Board of Directors of NOCAL for what he termed exceptional leadership and commitment in transforming…

By: Akoi M. Baysah, Jr. The Executive Director of the Governance Commission (GC), Jallah C. Kesselly, has encouraged young Liberian graduates to use their digital skills to positively contribute to national development, describing Information and Communication Technology (ICT) as a key driver of opportunity in today’s world. Mr. Kesselly made the remarks on Thursday, December 18, 2025, when he served as guest orator at the Fifth Convocation Ceremony of the Elevation Institute of Technology, held at the institution’s campus in Sinkor, Monrovia. He stressed that their academic achievements should not be seen as ordinary milestones, but rather as a declaration…