Author: Akoi Baysah

By: Akoi M. Baysah, Jr. The Center for National Documents and Records Agency (CNDRA) has recognized three members of its Maintenance Department for their dedication, discipline, and outstanding performance during 2025. The honorees, John Zubah, Winifred Kermue, and Momo Jones, all cleaners, were presented with tokens of appreciation during an award ceremony held Friday morning at the Clar Marie Weah Events Hall at the CNDRA office in Monrovia. Speaking at the ceremony, Deputy Director General for Administration, Gabriel N. Domah said the recognition was based on the recipients’ exceptional dedication, diligence, self-control, and consideration for their coworkers. According to Domah,…

By: Akoi M. Baysah, Jr. Liberia and the United States have reaffirmed their commitment to deepening bilateral and multilateral cooperation following high-level consultations held at the U.S. Department of State. According to a release by the Liberia Mission in the U.S., Liberia’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Madame Sara Beysolow Nyanti, on January 28 met with Mr. Nick Checker, Senior Bureau Official at the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of African Affairs, to discuss key diplomatic priorities, including multilateral cooperation, economic diplomacy, and migration. Discussions focused on Liberia’s role as a non-permanent member of the United Nations Security Council, with both…

By: Akoi M Baysah, Jr. The Liberian Senate has concluded approval of Amendment number three to the ArcelorMittal Liberia (AML) Mineral Development Agreement, concurring with the House of Representatives despite lingering public concerns over transparency, long-term national benefits, and oversight. The Senate’s decision followed the submission of a report by a Joint Committee comprising the Committees on Lands & Mines; Concessions & Investment; Ways, Means, Finance & Budget; and Judiciary, Human Rights, Claims and Petition, which recommended passage of the amendment. On January 13, 2026, Plenary forwarded the proposed amendment to the Joint Committee for review and scrutiny, tasking it…

By Joseph KerkulaThe Liberia–European Union (EU) Investment Forum is scheduled to take place in Brussels, Belgium, from February 24–25, 2026, aimed at attracting increased European investment to Liberia and strengthening economic cooperation between the two partners. The announcement was made on Thursday during the Ministry of Information’s regular press briefing in Monrovia by the European Union Ambassador to Liberia, H.E. Nona Deprez. Ambassador Deprez said the two-day forum will serve as a high-level strategic platform to showcase Liberia’s investment potential to European governments, development partners, and private-sector investors. According to her, the forum is designed to position Liberia as an…

By: Akoi M. Baysah, Jr. The Liberia National Tourism Authority (LNTA) has announced an immediate suspension of all beauty pageants and related activities nationwide, citing the need to protect the country’s image and ensure adherence to international standards. In a press release issued on Tuesday, January 29, 2026, the LNTA said that with immediate effect, no individual will be permitted to represent Liberia as a queen, titleholder, or cultural ambassador on any national or international platform without prior written approval from the Authority and full compliance with internationally recognized standards governing pageantry, branding, safeguarding, and ethical conduct. The Authority also…

By: Akoi M. Baysah, Jr. The Clerk of the Supreme Court of Liberia has officially informed legal practitioner Atty. Saidu Vasco Nyei of his successful performance in the recent examination for admission into the Supreme Court Bar as a Counsellor-at-Law, marking a major milestone in his legal career. According to the communication received late yesterday evening, Atty. Nyei not only passed the rigorous examination but emerged as the highest-scoring candidate among his peers. In recognition of this outstanding achievement, he has been selected to deliver remarks on behalf of successful candidates at the formal admission ceremony scheduled for February. Speaking…

By: Akoi M. Baysah, Jr. The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Liberia on Monday, January 26, 2026, held a high-level engagement with the Governance Commission (GC) to assess progress, challenges, and lessons learned in Liberia’s decentralization program. The meeting focused on key policy instruments including the Revenue Sharing Law, the draft National Development Plan, and the national decentralization framework, with emphasis on incorporating inputs from local government leaders. Speaking during the engagement, GC Acting Chair Prof. Alaric Tokpa stressed the urgent need for constitutional review to strengthen decentralization, noting that legal and fiscal reforms are critical to transferring real authority…

By: Akoi M . Baysah, Jr. A prominent son of Grand Cape Mount County, Atty. Al-Varney Rogers has sharply opposed Bea Mountain Mining Company over its reported plan to construct a stadium in Bong County, accusing the mining firm of sidelining the very communities that host and sustain its operations. “This is not just about a stadium,” he emphasized. “It is about respect, fairness, and ensuring that development is not disconnected from sacrifice.” Atty. Rogers described the decision as a clear failure of corporate responsibility, arguing that Bea Mountain has for years extracted substantial mineral resources from Grand Cape Mount…

By: Akoi M. Baysah, Jr. Three senior officials of Liberia’s Bureau of Corrections and Rehabilitation (BCR), under the Ministry of Justice, are participating in a two-week intensive international training program on Crisis Management in Rabat, Kingdom of Morocco. The Liberian delegation comprises Superintendent Charles Z. Mahn of the Sanniquellie Central Prison; Deputy Superintendent for Administration, Susan G. Merriam, of the Harper Central Prison; and Deputy Superintendent for Operations, Jackson K. Kolako, of the Monrovia Central Prison. The officers are representing Liberia alongside correctional and security officials from six other participating countries, Ghana, Senegal, Morocco, Cape Verde, Lebanon, and Jordan. The…

By: Joseph Kerkula The Political Leader of the Alternative National Congress (ANC), Mr. Alexander B. Cummings, has challenged President Joseph Nyuma Boakai’s assertion that Liberia is experiencing economic recovery, arguing that the realities faced by ordinary Liberians do not support the government’s claims. Responding to President Boakai’s State of the Nation Address (SONA) delivered on Tuesday, Cummings said that while he respects the President and the Office he holds, macroeconomic indicators alone cannot define national progress. “Macroeconomic stability is not the same as microeconomic survival,” Cummings said, noting that hunger, unemployment, and poverty remain widespread across the country. He cited…