Author: Akoi Baysah

By: Akoi M. Baysah, Jr. The Liberia Football Association (LFA) and the Liberia Maritime Authority (LiMA) have entered into a landmark partnership with the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) committing US$250,000 to the development of football in Liberia and the operational activities of the national team, the Lone Star. The one-year agreement, renewable upon review, was formally signed on Tuesday, February 10, at LiMA’s headquarters in Congo Town. The funding forms part of LiMA’s Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiative aimed at supporting youth development and national pride through sports. Speaking at the signing ceremony, LiMA Commissioner and Chief…

By: Akoi M. Baysah, Jr. Liberia has made only marginal progress in the global fight against corruption, scoring 28 out of 100 in the 2025 Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI) released by Transparency International, the Center for Transparency and Accountability in Liberia (CENTAL) has disclosed. The latest score represents a one-point increase from Liberia’s 2024 score of 27, placing the country 136th out of 182 countries assessed worldwide. While the slight improvement marks the second consecutive annual increase, CENTAL warns that the gain remains insufficient to reverse Liberia’s long-term decline and entrenched culture of impunity. Speaking at a press briefing in…

By James Lahai Liberia’s future hangs in the balance, and the key to national survival, according to Youth and Sports Minister Designate Cornelia W. Kruah, lies in empowering the country’s young population. Speaking at her confirmation, Madam Kruah an Attorney -At-Law painted a stark but hopeful picture: nearly 75 percent of Liberia’s population is under 35, with over 40 percent under 18. “These young people are not just the leaders of tomorrow—they are the heartbeat of our nation today,” she said. She emphasized that investing in youth is no longer optional, but a governance imperative. “Neglecting our youth is neglecting…

By: Akoi M. Baysah, Jr. The Liberia Anti-Corruption Commission (LACC) has announced the official launch of the Governance and Anti-Corruption Fellowship (GAF) Program, a national initiative aimed at strengthening democratic governance, integrity, and accountability across Liberia. The launch is expected to take place tomorrow Tuesday, February 10, 2026, at the Ministerial Complex in the Conference Room of the Civil Service Agency (CSA). According to the LACC, the GAF Program seeks to nurture a new generation of reform-minded leaders, civic actors, and young public sector professionals committed to building accountable public institutions and combating corruption at all levels of society. The…

By: Akoi M. Baysah, Jr. The National Elections Commission of Liberia (NEC-Liberia) has announced three key personnel transfers and promotions affecting its Communications, Political Affairs, and Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) Sections, as part of efforts to strengthen institutional effectiveness. The decisions, approved by the NEC Board of Commissioners (BoC), followed recommendations from the Department of Administration and the Secretariat to address critical staffing needs and enhance operational performance. As part of the changes, Mr. Titus W. Tokpah, Sr., who has served as Deputy Director of Communications since joining the Commission in July 2024, has been promoted to Director of Communications.…

By Joseph Kerkula In a significant step to revitalizing Liberia’s agricultural sector, the World Foundation International Multi-Purpose Agriculture Cooperative was officially launched in Monrovia on Friday under the bold theme “Feed the Nation: Rescue Farmers.” The event drew farmers from across the country, government officials, and key stakeholders committed to transforming agriculture. Deputy Minister for Public Affairs at the Ministry of State, Anthony Kesselley, formally launched the cooperative on behalf of President Joseph Nyuma Boakai, describing agriculture as a critical pillar for national development and food security. “President Boakai is committed to empowering our farmers,” Kesselley said. “This government has…

By: Akoi M. Baysah, Jr. The Deputy Superintendent for Operations at the Monrovia Central Prison (MCP), Jackson K. Kolako has applauded the Government of Liberia, particularly Minister of Justice, Cllr. Oswald N. Tweh, for facilitating his participation in a two-week international crisis management training for prison administrators in the Kingdom of Morocco. Kolako described the opportunity as a major step toward strengthening Liberia’s correctional system, noting that Minister Tweh’s oversight and commitment to reform continue to open avenues for professional growth and institutional improvement.“ The Minister’s oversight and commitment to correctional reform continue to create opportunities for professional development and…

By: Akoi M. Baysah, Jr. The Liberia Special Economic Zone Authority (LSEZA) Senior Management Team, led by Executive Chairman Prince Wreh, has held high-level discussions with ARISE IIP, one of Africa’s leading industrial investors, to explore strategic investment opportunities in Liberia. The meeting, facilitated by Economic Advisor to the President, Mr. Morley Kamara, focused on potential Special Economic Zones for investment, including the Buchanan Special Economic Zone, which is expected to host a dedicated Agro-Processing Zone. ARISE IIP is a pan-African industrial developer and investor specializing in the design, financing, development, and management of industrial parks and Special Economic Zones…

By: Akoi M. Baysah, Jr. The Liberia National Police (LNP) through its public safety division has unveiled a tougher traffic enforcement regime, announcing hefty fines and jail terms for motorists and pedestrians in a bid to curb rising road accidents nationwide. Deputy Commissioner of Police for Public Safety, Fred Gaye, warned that the harshest penalties target those found with fraudulent driver’s licenses, carrying fines of up to US$5,000 or prison sentences of up to three years. Gaye stressed that other serious traffic offenses will also no longer go unpunished. He said overloaded vehicles and reckless driving will attract US$500 fines…

By: James Lahai Thirty-seven-year-old Bill Franklin Flomo has died, while another 37-year-old man, Miatay Miah remains hospitalized following a tragic accident during the routine cleaning of a communal well in Ganta on Thursday afternoon. Management of Cape FM/TV was informed that the incident occurred after community residents sought assistance to remove debris and accumulated silt from an approximately 20-foot-deep well. Medical authorities at the Ganta United Methodist Hospital confirmed that Flomo was the first to descend into the well. Witnesses said he had been inside for only a short period when he began showing signs of distress. According to sources…