Author: Akoi Baysah

By: Laymah E. Kollie The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) of Liberia has issued a clarification regarding the recent Associated Press (AP) and Gecko Project investigation on Bea Mountain Mining Corporation (BMMC), which cited alleged environmental incidents affecting Jikandor and surrounding communities. EPA Head of Media and Corporate Communications Danise Love Dennis-Dodoo acknowledged the role of investigative journalism in promoting public accountability but stressed the need to provide factual context on regulatory actions. The Agency noted that the incidents referenced occurred between 2016 and 2023, before the current leadership assumed office in February 2024.Since then, the EPA said it has strengthened…

By: James Lahai Former Liberian President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf has publicly endorsed President Joseph Nyuma Boakai’s proposal to impose a moratorium on public lands, describing the initiative as both timely and necessary. Speaking on state radio, madam Sirleaf urged authorities to strengthen protections for vulnerable areas to prevent illegal occupation and unplanned settlements. She highlighted that rising pressure on public lands, especially around major cities, poses a serious national concern. Accordingly, she warned that unchecked encroachment undermines state authority, fuels disputes, contributes to environmental degradation, and encourages the growth of unsafe communities lacking basic services. The former president further indicated…

By: James Lahai Nurse anesthetists across several public health facilities in Liberia have laid down their medical equipment in protest over longstanding concerns regarding salaries and benefits, a move that is beginning to affect surgical and emergency services in parts of the country. The action, organized by the Association of Nurse Anesthetists of Liberia, follows years of unsuccessful appeals to the government over low wages, delayed payments, and the lack of essential benefits. According to the association, repeated communications with relevant authorities have produced little or no response, leaving members with no choice but to take collective action. Speaking to…

By: Akoi M. Baysah, Jr. The Liberia National Tourism Authority (LNTA) has convened a consultative meeting with stakeholders in Liberia’s creative sector, aimed at strengthening collaboration and advancing the development of the country’s creative economy. The meeting is expected to take place on tomorrow Friday, February 6, 2026, at the LNTA office on Warner Avenue, 18th Street, Sinkor, and will bring together artists, cultural practitioners, designers, filmmakers, content creators, and creative entrepreneurs from across the country. According to the LNTA issued statement, the consultation will focused on assessing the current state of Liberia’s creative industry, identifying key challenges hindering growth…

By: Akoi M. Baysah, Jr. The Honorable House of Representatives has elected a new Deputy Chief Clerk and a new Sergeant-at-Arms to fill vacancies created by the untimely passing of two senior officers of the House. The vacancies arose following the deaths of Deputy Chief Clerk C. Comicks Chea and Sergeant-at-Arms Brigadier General Martin T. Johnson, who passed on June 1 and June 11, 2025, respectively. Madam Tuah K. Woods Ross was elected by white ballot as the new Deputy Chief Clerk, replacing the late C. Comicks Chea. Prior to her election, Madam Woods Ross served as Junior Stenographer at…

By: Our Staff Writer The Compassionate Hearts Initiative (COHI) has donated assorted food items and drinks to three orphanage homes in Monrovia as part of its ongoing efforts to support orphaned and vulnerable children across Liberia. The donation exercise, which took place in the SKD Community, benefited My Brother’s Keeper Orphanage Home, the Liberia Youth Christian Foundation Orphanage Home, and the Rock of Divine Children Orphanage Home. Speaking to journalists during the distribution, COHI Executive Director, Mother Rachel Wahpoe Potter, said the initiative is driven by a deep sense of compassion and a commitment to improving the welfare of less…

By James Lahai & German Banipaul The Rainbow Town Orphanage Home in Gbarnga is appealing to government institutions, humanitarian organizations, and the general public for urgent support as it struggles to provide basic care for vulnerable children under its protection. The orphanage, which has been caring for orphaned and underprivileged children for more than nine years, is facing serious difficulties due to limited resources and irregular assistance. Rising living costs and a sharp decline in donations have compounded the challenges, threatening the sustainability of the home.Speaking to reporters, Chief Executive Officer Mother Feeta Naimeh said the situation has made it…

By: Akoi M. Baysah, Jr. The Executive Director of the Liberia Refugees Repatriation and Resettlement Commission (LRRRC) has assumed office unveiling sweeping reforms aimed at transforming the Commission into a modern institution capable of addressing Liberia’s evolving migration and displacement challenges. Speaking during his takeover ceremony, Cllr. Jeror Cole Bangalu, the Executive Director said the change in leadership represents a turning point for the Commission and Liberia’s migration governance framework. “Today is not just a change of leadership. It marks a new chapter in the life of this Commission and in Liberia’s response to some of the most complex human…

By: Akoi M. Baysah, Jr. The Sports Writers Association of Liberia (SWAL) is set to make history as it participates for the first time in a major international engagement under the International Sports Press Association (AIPS). SWAL President Varmah Kamara departed Liberia early Wednesday to represent the association at the 8th AIPS Africa Congress, scheduled for February 6–9, 2026, in Bijilo, The Gambia. The association described the development as a landmark milestone since SWAL’s establishment in 1986, noting that the congress places Liberia’s sports journalism body firmly on the continental stage. According to SWAL, the event provides an important opportunity…

By: Akoi M. Baysah, Jr. The World Bank has commenced an Implementation Support Mission in Liberia to assess progress under the Liberia Sustainable Management of Fisheries Project (LSMFP). A multi-million-dollar initiative aimed at strengthening governance, boosting productivity, and modernizing the country’s fisheries and aquaculture sectors. The mission, implemented through the National Fisheries and Aquaculture Authority (NaFAA), forms part of the Bank’s routine supervision of funded projects and focuses on evaluating implementation performance, enhancing technical capacity, and ensuring the timely and quality delivery of planned interventions. According to an official statement issued Tuesday, the review covers a wide range of priority…