Author: Akoi Baysah

By: Moses Dennis BolayFinancial Accountant and Public Administrator OverviewIn accordance with Article 58 of the Liberian Constitution, President Joseph Nyumah Boakai delivered the State of the Nation Address (SONA) on January 26, 2026, fulfilling his constitutional obligation to inform the Legislature and the Liberian people of the condition of the Republic. This constitutional mandate is central to democratic governance, as it promotes transparency, accountability, and informed public discourse. Through the SONA, the President provided a comprehensive assessment of national progress, ongoing challenges, and policy priorities. However, given the length of the address—a 34-page document delivered over approximately one and a…

By: Joseph Kerkula The Government of Liberia, in partnership with Bea Mountain Mining Corporation, (BMMC) is set to launch the construction of ultra-modern football academies in Bong and Montserrado counties, marking a major boost to sports development and youth empowerment nationwide. President Joseph Nyuma Boakai announced the initiative during his Third Annual Message to the Liberian people, delivered before the 56th Legislature at the Capitol Building in Monrovia. In his address, President Boakai underscored the unifying power of sports, describing it as a force that transcends social, political, and cultural divides while strengthening national identity. “Sports remains one of the…

By: Staff Writer James Papy Kwabo Jr., founder and former General Manager of Alternative Youth Radio, has encouraged graduates of the Boleylabo Professional Skills Training Program to remain focused and embrace collective action as a pathway to sustainable livelihoods. Mr. Kwabo delivered the keynote address at the graduation ceremony marking the completion of the program’s second training cycle in Zorzor City. A total of twenty-four community members graduated after completing vocational training in soap making, handcrafts, interior decoration, cake making, beauty, and hair care. Addressing the graduates, Kwabo urged them to organize into professional groups, emphasizing that teamwork strengthens unity,…

By: Laymah Kollie Sinoe County Senator Crayton Duncan has warned that greed and weak leadership continue to undermine Liberia’s development, urging students to embrace courage, patriotism, and accountability as the country searches for leaders who will truly serve the people. Duncan made the remarks on Friday while serving as keynote speaker at the inauguration of student leaders at Calvary Chapel Mission High School, where he challenged young Liberians to prepare for leadership grounded in integrity rather than personal gain. Congratulating the newly elected student officials, the senator described their decision to contest leadership positions as an early demonstration of bravery.…

By: Laymah Kollie The Organization for Women and Children (ORWOCH), in partnership with the African Women Leaders Network (AWLN) Liberia Chapter, will on Tuesday host a one-day Intergenerational Dialogue aimed at strengthening women’s political leadership as Liberia prepares for the 2029 general elections. The national dialogue will take place at the Ballroom of the EJS Ministerial Complex in Monrovia and will convene women legislators, seasoned and emerging women leaders, civil society actors, youth representatives, and selected allies. Participants are expected to reflect on recent electoral experiences and develop strategies to increase women’s participation and influence in governance. Organizers say the…

By: Akoi M. Baysah, Jr. Global internet personality Darren “Speed” Watkins Jr. is facing growing criticism across Africa’s digital media space following his decision to ignore collaboration with one of the continent’s most influential streamers, Peller, during his ongoing Africa tour,. Wantoe Teah Wantoe has termed the omission of exposing a deeper pattern of selective engagement rather than cultural respect. Wantoe, a Liberian Scholar, said Speed has defended the move by claiming that his Africa visit was designed to showcase culture, not to collaborate with fellow streamers. However, Wantoe has argued that this explanation collapses under scrutiny, given Speed’s well-documented…

By: Akoi M. Baysah, Jr. The European Union (EU) and the Government of Liberia have signed a major financing agreement aimed at transforming the country’s artisanal fisheries sector, with a focus on sustainability, job creation, and inclusive economic growth. The agreement was signed by EU Ambassador to Liberia, Nona Deprez, and Liberia’s Minister of Finance and Development Planning, Augustine Kpehe Ngafuan, marking the launch of the €25 million Strengthening the Artisanal Fish Value Chain Project, which will run from 2026 to 2032. The National Fisheries and Aquaculture Authority, NaFAA, is the arm of government responsible for the fisheries sector currently…

By: Akoi M. Baysah, Jr. The Governance Commission (GC), through its Civic Engagement, National Identity and Visioning (CENIV) mandate area, is strengthening efforts to expand visibility and secure strategic partnerships with foreign missions operating in Liberia. As part of this drive, the Commission recently held a high-level meeting with officials of the Embassy of Ireland near Monrovia to explore areas of collaboration, particularly under the CENIV mandate, and to solicit potential financial support for key national initiatives. Speaking during the engagement, the Commissioner with oversight responsibility for Civic Engagement at the Governance Commission, Mrs. Cytirus K. Kerbay, emphasized that deepening…

By: Wilfred Duosi More than a decade after Liberia’s fragile healthcare system was exposed by the deadly Ebola outbreak, the South-Eastern region has received a major lifeline with the dedication of a US$15 million state-of-the-art hospital in Zwedru, Grand Gedeh County. The modern facility, constructed through a partnership between the Governments of Liberia and Germany and implemented by Welt-HungerHilfe (WHH), is being hailed as one of the most significant health investments in the South-East in recent years. For decades, residents of Grand Gedeh and neighboring counties have endured long, costly, and sometimes life-threatening journeys to access advanced medical care. The…

By: Akoi M. Baysah, Jr. Starz University has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to provide free Information and Communication Technology (ICT) training to students of the Louis Arthur Grimes School of Law, marking a significant step toward strengthening legal education through digital capacity building. The initiative follows a cybersecurity lecture delivered last year at the Arthur Grimes School of Law by Starz University Board Chair, Lathim Dathong II. During that engagement, the leadership of the Law Students Association highlighted several challenges confronting law students, notably the absence of a functional computer laboratory and limited access to practical ICT training.…