Author: Akoi Baysah

By: Joseph Kerkula The Government of Liberia, through the National Fisheries and Aquaculture Authority (NaFAA), has announced plans to celebrate World Fisheries Day 2025 with a series of activities aimed at promoting sustainable fishing and recognizing the contributions of Liberia’s fishing communities. Speaking on Tuesday, November 11, 2025, at the Ministry of Information, Cultural Affairs and Tourism (MICAT) regular press briefing in Monrovia, NaFAA Director-General J. Cyrus Saygbe said the celebration will honor fishmongers and fishermen across the country for their vital roles in food security, employment creation, and economic growth. This year’s celebration will be held under the theme:…

By Akoi M. Baysah, Jr. Normal operations have resumed at the China Union Iron Ore Mining Company in Bong Mines, Bong County, following the signing of a 14-count Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the company and its striking workers on Monday, November 10, 2025. The agreement brings to an end a week-long industrial standoff during which workers demanded better working conditions, while affected communities raised concerns about benefits from the company’s operations. The intervention of the Ministries of Labour, Mines and Energy, along with the Superintendents of Bong and Margibi Counties and local lawmakers, Representatives Foday Fahnbulleh of Bong County…

By: Morlu F. Freeman Sr. The Tenth Judicial Circuit Court in Lofa County officially opened today, marking the commencement of its full operations for the November Term of Court. The session aims to address the backlog of cases pending before the court and to ensure that justice is delivered in a timely and transparent manner. The opening ceremony brought together local officials, members of the legal community, and residents, who witnessed the event that underscored the judiciary’s vital role in maintaining law and order and promoting accountability within the justice system. His Honor Pape Suah, the assigned judge over the…

By Chief Dr. William Deah Deiyan Towah_ Grand Gedeh County stands at a moment of serious reflection following recent revelations concerning an unauthorised land transaction that has provoked widespread concern, both within Liberia and among citizens residing abroad. According to credible reports, County Superintendent Mr Alex Chersia Grant and County Attorney Mr E. Wilkins Nah allegedly endorsed a 30-year lease arrangement granting 500 acres of communal land in the B’hai Administrative District to a Burkinabé national, Mr Boubou Sebu, ostensibly for agricultural investment. Such developments understandably raise profound questions about legality, representation, and respect for local communities. More troubling is…

By Akoi M. Baysah, Jr. The Liberia Anti-Corruption Commission (LACC) has launched a new Five-Year Strategic Plan (2026–2030), signaling a renewed national commitment to promoting integrity, accountability, and transparency across all sectors of the country. The official launch took place on Wednesday, November 5, 2025, at the Royal Grand Hotel in Monrovia, bringing together government officials, international partners, and civil society representatives. Speaking at the ceremony, Dr. Augustine Konneh, Senior Advisor to President Joseph Nyuma Boakai, officially launched the plan and reaffirmed the government’s support for the LACC’s mandate to combat corruption. Cllr. Alexandra K. Zoe, Executive Chairperson of the…

This is a heartfelt call to all kind-hearted individuals, caregivers, humanitarians, philanthropists, and herbal practitioners to please come to the aid of Mr. Babson David Harris a Liberian journalist. Mr. Harris is a respected broadcast journalist who had previously worked for Sky FM, The United Methodist Radio, the UNMIL Radio and several other institutions. He is currently residing in the Johnsonville Township for over two years, he has been suffering from a severe condition known locally as “Gua,” which has caused painful swelling in both of his feet. This condition has left him unable to walk properly and in constant…

By: Akoi M. Baysah, Jr. President Joseph Nyuma Boakai, Sr. has, by proclamation, declared Thursday, November 6, 2025, as National Thanksgiving Day, to be observed throughout the Republic as a national holiday. According to the Executive Mansion, the proclamation calls on all Liberians and foreign residents, along with priests, imams, bishops, pastors, clergies, and religious organizations, to gather in their various places of worship to offer praise and thanksgiving to Almighty God for His continued protection and blessings upon the nation. The declaration is in line with an Act of the National Legislature, passed in 1883, which designates the first…

By: Joseph Kerkula The Government of Liberia, through the Ministry of Agriculture, is preparing for the official launch of the 2025 National Agriculture Fair, scheduled to be held in Ganta City, Nimba County, from December 9 to 13. Speaking Tuesday at the Ministry of Information, Cultural Affairs and Tourism’s (MICAT) regular press briefing in Monrovia, Agriculture Minister Dr. Alexander Nuetah announced that this year’s fair will be held under the theme: “Empowering Farmers and Enriching the Nation. ”According to Dr. Nuetah, the annual event is designed to celebrate the dedication, innovation, and achievements of Liberian farmers who continue to play…

By Akoi M Baysah, Jr. The Liberia Electricity Regulatory Commission (LERC) has held public hearings in Bomi and Grand Cape Mount Counties on the Liberia Electricity Corporation’s (LEC) proposed electricity tariff adjustment. The hearings, held on October 24 and 25, brought together more than 200 participants, including local government officials, civil society representatives, business owners, and LEC customers.LEC representatives Thomas Gonkawon and George H. Tawalah presented the proposed tariff application, outlining the Corporation’s plans to expand access to electricity and improve service delivery across the country. Mr. Tawalah revealed that LEC aims to increase its customer base by 74 percent…

By: Akoi M. Baysah, Jr. Deputy Inspector General of the Liberia National Police for Operations, Cllr. J. Nelson Freeman has called on members of Liberia’s joint security sector to uphold professionalism, integrity, and unity in the discharge of their duties, emphasizing that national security is a shared responsibility between law enforcement and the public. “You are the backbone of national stability, the guardians of public safety, and the silent heroes who work day and night to ensure our citizens can sleep in peace,” he said. Speaking during a special gathering of the joint security sector held in Monrovia, the Police…