Author: Akoi Baysah

By James Lahai Bong County Senator Prince Moye has called for greater unity among political, traditional, and community leaders in Bong County, describing cohesion as the foundation for meaningful and sustainable development. Senator Moye made the appeal during the official dedication ceremony of the newly constructed Suakoko District Commissioner Compound, an event attended by local authorities, community representatives, and government officials. Addressing the gathering, the Bong County lawmaker stressed that development cannot thrive in an atmosphere of division. He urged leaders across political and social lines to work collaboratively in advancing the county’s growth agenda.“Unity among our leaders is not…

By: Wilfred Duosi The Chairman of the ruling Unity Party, Rev. Luther Tarpeh, has called for stronger penalties against public officials found guilty of corruption, reaffirming the government’s commitment to accountability and transparency. Rev. Tarpeh made the statement Friday during an interview on a local radio station in Paynesville. He stressed that corruption will not be tolerated under the leadership of Joseph Boakai, adding that any official caught engaging in corrupt practices must face prosecution without exception. “The government remains resolute in its fight against corruption”. The Unity Party Chairman emphasized that stricter enforcement measures are necessary to deter misconduct…

By: Akoi M. Baysah, Jr. A prominent legal practitioner Cllr. Tiawon Gongloe a drafter of Liberia’s landmark free speech legislation, widely known as the Kamara A. Kamara Law strongly backed the decision of the Supreme Court of Liberia sentencing Justin Yeazeh commonly known as “Prophet Key” to six months imprisonment. Cllr. Gongloe said the decision is committed to constitutional governance and the rule of law in regards to vulgar remarks directed at members of the Bench. Speaking in reaction to the ruling, the legal expert emphasized that his position is firmly anchored in Section 17.3 of the Liberia Penal Code,…

By: Akoi M. Baysah, Jr . The Supreme Court of Liberia has delivered what many observers describe as one of the strongest judicial statements in recent years on accountability and public conduct, ordering the imprisonment of a self-proclaimed prophet and reaffirming the supremacy of the rule of law. The ruling has triggered intense public debate across Liberia, with legal analysts and civil society actors calling it a decisive moment for institutional authority. At the center of the conversation is a clear message from the nation’s highest court: influence, religious status, or popularity do not place anyone above legal responsibility. Ambassador…

By: Akoi M. Baysah, Jr. In fulfillment of a pledge to support local government development initiatives in Greenville, Sinoe County, Attorney T. Maxwell Grigsby II has made an initial contribution of100,000 LD (One Hundred Thousand Liberian Dollars) to the Sinoe One Dollar Rally. The contribution was presented to Mr. Othello Tarbah, Chairman of the Rally Committee and Director of the Legislative Budget Office (LBO), Republic of Liberia. Disclosing the donation on his official Facebook page, Atty. Grigsby described the contribution as part of his commitment to strengthening grassroots development efforts in the county. “Yesterday, in fulfillment of our promise to…

By James Lahai The Liberia Institute for Public Administration (LIPA) is rolling out a comprehensive reform agenda aimed at strengthening its role as Liberia’s premier center for public sector training and capacity building. Director General Nee-Alah Varpilah, speaking Thursday on the “Good Morning Cape” program, said the institute had struggled for nearly seven years with low visibility and limited public recognition, a challenge he described as “unfortunate for an institution entrusted with such a critical national mandate.” Since his appointment in 2024, Varpilah explained, LIPA has undertaken a series of strategic reforms, including institutional restructuring, enhanced public engagement, and the…

By Wilfred Duosi The Supreme Court of Liberia has decisively rejected a petition for re-argument filed by former Finance Minister Samuel D. Tweah and four other former senior government officials, affirming that they are not immune from prosecution in a high-profile criminal case. In its Thursday ruling, the Court upheld its December 18, 2025 decision, which had earlier dismissed the officials’ request for a writ of prohibition aimed at stopping ongoing criminal proceedings against them. The Supreme Court emphasized that the earlier ruling remains valid and binding, leaving the defendants to face the charges in court. The accused include former…

Two environmental advocacy institutions, Africa Environmental Watch (AEW) and Environmental Eyes Consultancy and Advocacy Firm Inc. (EECAF), have formally requested access to key environmental assessment and compliance documents related to the operations of Bea Mountain Mining Corporation in Grand Cape Mount County. In a communication addressed to the Executive Director of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Dr. Emmanuel K. Yarkpawolo, the organizations cited Liberia’s Freedom of Information Act (2010), the EPA Act of 2002, and the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) Regulations of 2001 as the legal basis for their request. According to the groups, their action follows what they described…

By: Akoi M. Baysah, Jr. A Liberian youth and peace advocate, Gwendolyn Myers the Executive Director of Messenger of Peace, (MoP), has received high-level recognition at the African Union Commission during the first Statutory Technical Meetings of the African Governance Architecture–African Peace and Security Architecture (AGA–APSA) Platform. The recognition follows the successful implementation of the first African Union Post-Conflict Reconstruction and Development (AU-PCRD)–supported school renovation project on the continent, delivered in Liberia through Messengers of Peace, Liberia Inc. The MoP Executive Director, Myers was also commended for organizing the inaugural Right to Development Regional Youth Strategy Forum in Liberia held…

By: Akoi M. Baysah, Jr. The Liberia Intellectual Property Office (LIPO) has taken a major step toward strengthening the enforcement of intellectual property rights (IPRs) with a strategic engagement involving the Liberia Revenue Authority (LRA) Customs Division. At a call meeting which brought together a LIPO delegation led by Hon. Jamus P. Bannah, Deputy Director General for Industrial Property, and the Commissioner for Customs at the LRA, Saa Saamoi, along with senior customs officers. The discussions centered on enhancing inter-agency coordination to combat the importation and circulation of pirated and counterfeit goods in Liberia. According to the LIPO issued release,…