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By: Akoi M. Baysah, Jr. In a significant milestone for Liberia’s aviation sector, a Liberian aviation professional James K. Mulbah has been selected to participate in the Inaugural Airport Management Programme in Singapore. The Advanced AirPort Management Program is an elite international training initiative designed to strengthen airport leadership and operational excellence across the globe. James Mulbah is the Manager of the Robert International Airport, (RIA) that has achieved over ten professional certificates in aviation and is currently the only licensed Aviation trainer in Liberia. His selection was based on a highly competitive pool of candidates from across Africa, only…

By: Akoi M. Baysah, Jr. The Liberia Revenue Authority (LRA) finished an eight-day tax education and stakeholder engagement campaign in Grand Cape Mount and Bomi Counties in western Liberia, aimed at increasing awareness and improving taxpayer compliance. The outreach, organized by the LRA’s Taxpayer Services Division, brought together business owners, ordinary citizens, and key stakeholders to discuss obligations, including small business taxes, withholding tax on rent, income taxes, real property taxes, tax clearance certificates, and business registration procedures. Covering towns from Lofa Bridge to Kinjor in Grand Cape Mount and from Tubmanburg to Gbah-Jarkeh in Bomi, the campaign was led…

By: Laymah KollieThe Plenary of the Liberian Senate on [insert date] unanimously voted toconfirm Mr. Oscar Mulbah as Assistant Minister for Public Affairs at theMinistry of National Defense.Before his confirmation, Mr. Mulbah served as Director of Press at theLiberian Senate, a role in which he was widely recognized for his communicationexpertise and commitment to public service.In addition to Mr. Mulbah, the Senate also confirmed two other nominees fromthe Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Hon. George S.W. Patten, Sr., as Ambassador to theRepublic of South Africa and Hon. Henry B. Fahnbulleh, asAmbassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary to the Arab Republic of Egypt.The confirmations…

-Seeks Senate Intervention The Plenary of the Liberian Senate has received a formal communication fromSenator J. Alex Tyler of Bomi County, who also serves as Chairman of theWestern Region Legislative Caucus. In his letter, Senator Tyler expressedserious concerns regarding the operations of Western Cluster Liberia Limited(WCL), an iron ore mining company active in the western region of Liberia.Senator Tyler outlined what he described as gross violations of the MineralDevelopment Agreement (MDA) signed in 2011 between the Government of Liberiaand WCL. He alleged that the company has failed to adhere to key provisions ofthe agreement, particularly those concerning the welfare of…

By: Morlu Freeman Sr.The mysterious death of 19-year-old Yarkpowolo Moisemah, a key witness inthe murder case of Monyoungor Keleko, has sparked public outcry and raisedserious questions about witness protection and transparency within the justicesystem.According to reports, Yarkpowolo identified three suspects—Lamine Flomo,Aaron Kollie, and Old Man Gbano who he claimed were involved in Keleko’smurder. Moisemah also revealed that thesuspects had allegedly threatened him, warning him to remain silent. In spiteof these threats, he courageously reported the information to localauthorities, leading to the arrest of the suspects.However, in a troubling turn of events, Yarkpowolo was found dead while inpolice custody. Authorities initially reported…

By: Stephen N. Sonpon The United States Government, through the Department of Defense’s OverseasHumanitarian, Disaster Assistance, and Civic Aid (OHDACA) program, has donatedmore than $150,000 worth of lifesaving endoscopic medical equipment to theArmed Forces of Liberia’s (AFL) 14 Military Hospital.The donation, made on May 23, 2025, includes high-tech equipment that willallow the hospital to screen, diagnose, and treat gastrointestinal illnesses,including cancer, using minimally invasive procedures. The hospital is nowamong the first in Liberia to offer these advanced capabilities.“This donation marks a major step toward building a more capable andself-reliant health system in Liberia,” the U.S. Embassy said in a statement.“It…

By: Stephen N. Sonpon President Joseph Nyuma Boakai, Sr. has departed Liberia for Lagos, Nigeria,where he will join other West African leaders in celebrating the 50thanniversary of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS).The commemorative events, scheduled for May 28, will mark five decades ofregional cooperation, integration, and solidarity among the 15 member states ofECOWAS. The golden jubilee is expected to draw Heads of State and Government,regional dignitaries, and representatives from international organizations toreflect on the bloc’s achievements and renew commitments to shared goals.Hosted by the Government of Nigeria, the celebrations will include asymbolic reenactment at the National Institute…

By: Stephen N. SonponNaymote Partners for Democratic Development, a leading civil societyorganization, has launched a new framework to independently track theGovernment of Liberia’s National Development Plan, the ARREST Agenda forInclusive Development which spans from 2025 to 2029.The ARREST Agenda outlines an ambitious roadmap for national transformation,anchored on six strategic pillars, 52 core programs, and 378 developmentinterventions. These initiatives focus on critical sectors such as economictransformation, good governance, infrastructure, rule of law, health,education, and environmental sustainability.Speaking at a press conference in Paynesville on Tuesday, Naymote’sExecutive Director, Eddie Jarwolo, said the organization’s newly introducedtracking, monitoring, documentation, and reporting framework is intended toprovide…

By: Stephen N. SonponThe Liberia National Police (LNP) has launched an investigation into thecircumstances surrounding the arrest, release, and subsequent death of Ms.Nancy Musu Kiatamba, a resident of Vai Town, Old Road Community.According to the LNP, initial reports indicate that Ms. Kiatamba wasapprehended and detained on May 9, 2025, by Inspector Saywon T. Wulah of Zone 3Depot 1, following an alleged verbal altercation. She was released the sameday.On May 14, 2025, the LNP received a formal complaint from Ms. Moimeh Thomas,Ms. Kiatamba’s guardian, reporting her death and alleging that it resulted froman assault allegedly perpetrated by the arresting officer.In response,…

By: Abraham K. Kollie A 28-year-old woman, Naomi Dorbor has been formally charged with manslaughter by the Liberia National Police (LNP) in Margibi County following an altercation that left 29-year-old George N. Yango unconscious. According to police reports, the incident occurred on Saturday May 24, 2025, at Dorbor’s residence in Pratt Farm, Weala. Police responded to a distress call from Inspector James W. Flomo, the head of the Weala Police Detachment. The LNP’s preliminary investigation indicates that Yango allegedly entered Dorbor’s home uninvited. Dorbor, in her statement, explained that she and Yango had been involved in a past romantic relationship,…