Author: Akoi Baysah

-MME Conducts Four-Day Training to Boost Hydrological Service Capacity By: Akoi M. Baysah, Jr. The Ministry of Mines and Energy has begun a four-day intensive early warning training for staff of the Liberia Hydrological Service (LHS), aimed at strengthening national capacity to monitor, forecast, and respond to disaster risks. The training, conducted at the Ministry’s central office in Monrovia, is supported by the Swedish International Development Agency (SIDA) through the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) under Pillar II of the global Early Warning for All Initiative. According to the Ministry, the exercise focuses on equipping water resource engineers and technicians with…

By: Joseph Kerkula The Forum for African Women Educationalists–Liberia (FAWE-Liberia) has launched its 2024–2028 Strategic Plan alongside the FAWE–MasterCard Foundation Phase II Program, marking a major milestone in the country’s efforts to expand educational access and promote gender equity. The event took place on Wednesday, November 19, 2025, in Paynesville.The twin launch took place on Wednesday, November 19, 2025, in Paynesville representing a renewed push to support young women and men, especially those from historically marginalized communities, to access quality and inclusive education at all levels. FAWE-Liberia Executive Director, Millias Sheriff, described the new five-year strategy as a comprehensive roadmap…

-Fuel, Food, Scratch Cards Top Hundreds of Mentions as Advocate Kollie Say Document Is “Clay Painted Gold” By: Akoi M. Baysah, Jr. Liberia’s proposed US$1.2 billion national budget, hailed by some government officials as a milestone of economic growth, has sparked intense public debate following revelations that a significant portion of allocations is tied to recurrent and consumption-heavy expenditures. According to Martin K. N. Kollie, a Liberian Exile advocate, the draft budget shows that fuel for generators appears 181 times, food 134 times, scratch cards 119 times, entertainment 61 times, and consultancy services 41 times across various line items. “Big…

By: Julius Konton When an anti-sexual-assault advocate spoke these raw, anguished words, she was not just making a local outcry she was sending a global plea. She and other survivors said that in Liberia , “when you take the case to the police they can put the case in the pot and cover it.” Impunity, she argues, is woven into the very fabric of justice. Holding placards and chanting anti sexual violence slogans, the angry protestors campaigning for justice cried for help at the One United Nations House in Liberia. With mounting frustration in one of the voices of the…

By: Akoi M. Baysah, Jr. In an effort marking another milestone to promote creativity and IP literacy among Liberian students, the Government of Liberia, through the Liberia Intellectual Property Office (LIPO), has awarded cash prizes to the winners and runners-up of the second National Intellectual Property High School Club Competition. The competition, which concluded several months ago, crowned United Dawah Ummah High School as the overall champion. Lott Carey Baptist Mission School and Ganta United Methodist High School emerged first and second runners-up, respectively. A total of L$205,000 was awarded to support student-designed projects that will benefit their respective school…

By: Leymah Kollie Bong County Senator and Legislative Caucus Chairman, Prince Kermue Moye, has called on Public Works Minister Roland Giddings to expedite technical action on the proposed Jor River Bridge project initiated by Representative Musa Hassan Bility, Political Leader of the Citizens Movement for Change (CMC). In a communication dated November 17, 2025, Senator Moye praised Rep. Bility’s intervention and described the project as essential to improving transportation, access to social services, and commercial activity across several communities in Bong County. He emphasized that residents are eager for progress and reminded the Ministry that the bridge “is for the…

By: Joseph Kerkula A coalition of civil society organizations under the banner National Campaigners Against Harmful Practices on Tuesday petitioned the National Legislature, calling for urgent passage of the Women and Girls Protection Act of 2025 to end Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) and other harmful traditional practices in Liberia. The campaigners, comprising women’s rights groups, youth organizations, community activists, and traditional leaders, gathered on Capitol Hill in a show of solidarity, urging lawmakers to take decisive action to protect thousands of women and girls from violence. Reading the petition on behalf of the group, Campaign Lead Miatta Garmai Darwolor described…

By: Julius Konton The Government of Liberia, through the Division of Economic Policy within the Ministry of Finance and Development Planning (MFDP), on Tuesday launched a five-day technical working session in Gompa City to produce the 2024 Annual Economic Review (AER), the country’s flagship assessment of national economic performance. The AER provides a comprehensive analysis of global, regional, and domestic economic trends. It highlights key achievements, growth trajectories, sectoral performance, and potential risks, serving as a foundation for evidence-based policymaking and national development planning. Speaking at the opening session, Assistant Minister for Economic Policy, Macroeconomic and Financial Sector Policy, Henry…

By: Akoi M. Baysah, Jr. The Director General of the African Regional Intellectual Property Organization (ARIPO), Mr. Bemanya Twebaze, has lauded Ghana’s long-standing leadership in intellectual property development as he officially opened the 49th Session of the ARIPO Administrative Council in Accra. Speaking at the ceremony, Mr. Twebaze expressed profound appreciation to the Government and people of Ghana for their hospitality and for continually providing a conducive environment for regional and international engagements. He said Accra’s capacity to host high-level meetings “continues to demonstrate its excellence in shaping Africa’s development agenda.” The DG paid special tribute to Ghana’s historic contribution…

By: Julius Konton President Joseph Nyuma Boakai, Sr., today, November 18, 2025 delivered a keynote address at the opening of the 22nd Annual General Meeting of the African Road Maintenance Funds Association (ARMFA), hosted at the Ellen Johnson Sirleaf (EJS), Ministerial Complex in Monrovia. Welcoming road fund managers, policymakers, and infrastructure partners from across the continent, President Boakai expressed deep gratitude on behalf of the Government and people of Liberia. “This is a gathering of dedicated minds committed to advancing Africa’s road infrastructure,” he said.“Your presence in Liberia reinforces our shared vision for sustainable development and strengthens our collective success…