Author: Akoi Baysah

-Set for Dedication Tomorrow By Akoi M. Baysah, Jr. The Government of Liberia, through the National Fisheries and Aquaculture Authority (NaFAA), has announced the arrival of the country’s first semi-industrial fishing vessel, SEE KO (Sea King), marking a historic advancement in the nation’s fisheries sector. The vessel, procured under the World Bank-funded Liberia Sustainable Management of Fisheries Project (LSMFP), represents a major step toward modernizing Liberia’s fisheries industry. As a Liberian-owned vessel, SEE KO is expected to significantly improve catch productivity, increase revenue generation, and create expanded job opportunities for Liberians. NaFAA’s Acting Director General, J. Cyrus Saygbe Sr., disclosed…

By Akoi M. Baysah Jr. World Bank Country Manager, Georgia Wallen, has praised Liberia for what she describes as significant progress in the country’s fisheries sector, driven by improvements in capacity building, innovation, and accountability. “The fisheries sector is on the rise as Liberia is on the rise,” she declared. Madam Wallen delivered the keynote address in Buchanan, Grand Bassa County, on Friday, November 21, 2025, during Liberia’s maiden celebration of World Fisheries Day. She highlighted increased investment in fisheries education, particularly the University of Liberia’s fisheries program, along with expanded training opportunities and support for women entrepreneurs as key…

By: Our Staff Writer The Rural and Renewable Energy Agency (RREA) has announced a major intervention aimed at improving safety and enhancing the learning environment at the University of Liberia (UL) through a partnership with Tarhini Construction Company. The initiative, which forms part of RREA’s corporate social responsibility program, focuses on strengthening campus security through renewable energy solutions. On Thursday, November 20, 2025, the agency delivered 20 modern solar streetlights to the University of Liberia, marking a significant step toward improving visibility and safety in key areas of the campus. According to RREA, the solar streetlights are designed with high…

By: Our Staff Writer Montserrado County District #2 Representative has clarified that the ongoing rehabilitation of several major community roads in the district, including the St. Francis–Chicken Farm corridor, Peace Island Road, and the Amagashi Community stretch, is the direct outcome of a formal request made by his office to the Ministry of Public Works. Speaking to journalists on Friday, the lawmaker revealed that the Ministry formally responded in writing, affirming its approval to undertake the rehabilitation works as requested. According to him, while the Ministry is spearheading the technical aspects of the project, his office is providing fuel for…

By: Akoi M. Baysah, Jr. The National Fishery and Aquaculture Authority, (NAFAA), will join other countries around the world to celebrate World Fisheries Day after 28 years. This celebration will take place in Buchanan City, Grand Bassa County highlighting the importance of protecting aquatic resources and promoting responsible fishing practices as the country intensifies reforms in the fisheries sector. This year’s celebration centers on a renewed national commitment to sustainable fisheries, symbolized by the World Fisheries Day logo, which serves as a unifying reminder of the shared global responsibility to safeguard marine ecosystems. The celebration comes at a pivotal time,…

By: Julius Konton President Joseph Nyuma Boakai has reaffirmed Liberia’s commitment to tackling money laundering, terrorist financing, and illicit financial flows. President Boakai made the remarks at the official opening of the 44th Technical Plenary Meeting of the Inter-Governmental Action Group against Money Laundering in West Africa (GIABA)taking place in Liberia. The high-level regional gathering brings together policymakers, financial intelligence experts, security officials, and regulators from across ECOWAS to review progress and update strategies against financial crimes. The week-long meeting comes at a time when West Africa continues to lose an estimated US$50 billion annually to illicit financial flows, according…

By: Joseph Kerkula The Inter-Governmental Action Group Against Money Laundering in West Africa (GIABA), in collaboration with the Government of Liberia, has officially opened the 44th Technical Commission and Plenary Meeting, convening regional experts, policymakers, and financial intelligence professionals committed to combating money laundering and related financial crimes across West Africa. The five-day gathering, taking place in Margibi County, is one of GIABA’s flagship annual events, providing a critical platform for evaluating member states’ progress in strengthening anti-money laundering and countering the financing of terrorism (AML/CFT) frameworks. Speaking at the opening ceremony, Mr. Mohammed Nasser, Officer-in-Charge of the Liberia Financial…

By: Akoi M. Baysah, Jr. The Grand Finale of the Rise and Recycle Competition will take place tomorrow at the Delegation of the European Union office on 100 UN Drive, bringing together young innovators, environmental experts, and community representatives working to promote sustainability in Liberia. The competition, launched in June, engaged participants from across the country to develop creative solutions for waste management, recycling, and environmental protection. According to EU-Liberia issued release, the students community groups, and individual innovators submitted projects showcasing their commitment to building a cleaner and greener environment. The Grand Finale will on tomorrow feature exhibitions of…

By: Julius Konton A high-level Liberian delegation has wrapped up a three-day regional benchmarking study tour in Kigali, Rwanda, joining peers from The Gambia, Somalia, South Sudan, and Kenya to study one of Africa’s most successful diaspora engagement and national development models. The mission was conducted under two African Development Bank funded initiatives implemented by the International Organization for Migration (IOM):Diaspora Engagement Task Force Project, andSDE4R: Streamlining Diaspora Engagement to Catalyze Private Investments and Entrepreneurship for Enhanced Resilience. Both programs aim to strengthen diaspora-driven development, enhance institutional frameworks, and increase private-sector investment across participating countries. Learning from Rwanda’s High-Performance Development…

By: Julius Konton Morocco’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, African Cooperation and Moroccan Expatriates, Nasser Bourita, has called for the creation of a new African legal instrument to effectively combat the recruitment and use of child soldiers across the continent. Speaking at the opening session of the African Ministerial Conference on the Disarmament, Demobilization and Reintegration (DDR) of Child Soldiers, Bourita underscored the persistent legal vacuum and the lack of a unified continental framework to address the issue comprehensively. “The time is long overdue for Africa to adopt a legal instrument tailored to its realities and capable of meeting current challenges,”…