Author: Julius Konton

President Joseph Nyuma Boakai, Sr. has  nominated Associate Justice Yamie Quiqui Gbeisay as Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Liberia, pending confirmation by the Liberian Senate. The nomination was made in accordance with Article 54(c) of the 1986 Constitution of Liberia, which grants the President the authority to appoint the Chief Justice, Associate Justices, and Judges of Subordinate Courts. Additionally, the nomination aligns with Article 72(b) of the Constitution, which mandates retirement of Justices upon reaching the age of seventy. In a letter addressed to Senator Nyonblee Karnga-Lawrence, President Pro-Tempore of the Liberian Senate, President Boakai described Justice Gbeisay…

By Ben Morris Montserrado County District Ten Representative Yekeh Kolubah has received a red-carpet welcome from hundreds of supporters and citizens following surprising visits in Grand Kru county. In his breif remarks, upon his arrival in Barclayville, the vocal Montserrado County district 10 Representative Yekeh Kolubah extolled citizens of Grand Kru county for their unwavering commitment to maintaining peace in Liberia. The controversial lawmaker at the same time emphasize that the stability of the nation’s is a collective efforts, calling on all Liberians to continue piriotizing peaceful coexistence. He praised the people of Grand Kru county for their resilience and…

The Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Protection (MoGCSP), with support from the World Bank, has successfully concluded a two-day comprehensive working session aimed at strengthening coordination and collaboration for the effective implementation of the Liberia Women Empowerment Project (LWEP). The LWEP is a World Bank funded project specifically designed to improve gender equality and expand livelihood opportunities for women in six counties, Rural Montserrado, Bomi, Gbarpolu, Grand Cape Mount, Rivercess, and Grand Gedeh, while also strengthening the institutional capacity of the Government of Liberia to advance gender equity across sectors. As the lead entity for promoting gender-responsive programming, the…

By: Stephen Sonpon In an emotional address at the funeral of former President Samuel Doe, President Joseph Boakai called on Liberians to embrace reconciliation as a path to peace, stability, and national development. The ceremony, held in Zwedru, Grand Gedeh County, was attended by government officials, family members, and citizens who gathered to pay their respects to the late leader, who was brutally executed during Liberia’s civil war. In his remarks, President Boakai emphasized the need for the nation to move forward, stating that it is time for Liberians to pursue justice through the establishment of a War and Economic…

By: Julius Konton Professional Sports Academy is said to be massively progressing in key forms and direction. The academy owned by Liberia’s Ambassador at large for youth and sports development, Amb. Alioune Kebe welcomes, international expert in education and sports development Arnaud Coutey Mr. Coutey very passionate about youth and sports development paid a one day practice visit at various practice sites of the PSA in Monrovia. Impressed by the well structured and organized setup put in place by the staffs of PSA headed by Amb. Kebe , the Professional expert while visiting the hand ball setup motivated the young…

The Head of the Government Assets Recovery and Properties Retrieval Team, Cllr. Edwin Martin, has clarified that his team followed all due processes in the arrest and investigation of individuals linked to alleged acts of corruption. Speaking at the Ministry of Information, Cultural Affairs, and Tourism’s regular press briefing on Thursday in Monrovia, Cllr. Martin stated that his team is working closely with international partners to ensure that both former and current government officials connected to corruption cases are brought to justice. He revealed that the team is currently handling 26 high-profile cases, of which three have already been fully…

By: Matalay Kollie The Liberia Drug Enforcement Agency (LDEA), Bong County Detachment, has destroyed substantial quantity of illegal drugs valued at over L$10.5 million (approximately US$55,292.39) The move marked a strong stand against substance abuse in the county. The destruction of these drugs took place on Thursday, June 26, 2025, at Taylor’s Farm, located in Electoral District #3, Bong . Deputy Commander Lewis N. Geelar of the Bong County Detachment reported that the drugs were confiscated in various operations throughout the county between June 4, 2024, and June 2025. The operation highlights the LDEA’s ongoing commitment to combat drug-related crimes…

President Joseph Nyuma Boakai, Sr. has suspended the Director-General and Deputy Director-General of the Liberia Agricultural Commodity Regulatory Authority (LACRA) following serious of allegations of financial and administrative irregularities. The suspensions, announced today, Thursday come as the President emphasizes his administration’s commitment to transparency and a “zero-tolerance stance on corruption.” Mr. Christopher D. Sankolo, Director-General, and Mr. Chea B. Garley, Deputy Director General for Administration and Finance, were both suspended on June 25, 2025, pending the outcome of ongoing investigations. The Liberia Anti-Corruption Commission (LACC) is currently investigating the allegations, and President Boakai has additionally requested an audit by the…

The father of an Illing child , Sando Kessellie Govego is a calling for an urgent medical assistance to help save the life of his illing Daughter. Narrating his daughter’s skin disease situation, Mr. Govego stated that the family noticed the situation at the early age of ten years. He explained that the health issue on his daughter all started as small bumps and later spread to some parts of her body and it makes her very uncomfortable. According to him, they have done surgeries as previously recommended by doctors to ensure that the disease goes away but instead, it…

The Ministry of Labor has announced the revocation of 19 out of 21 foreign work permits following a preliminary audit of alien employment records in Montserrado County and its environs. The sweeping revocations stem from documented cases of misrepresentation, distortion of information, and blatant non-compliance with Liberian laws governing foreign employment. The audit uncovered a pattern of businesses hiring foreign nationals for roles that do not align with their stated work permit classifications, often understating their actual duties or failing to adhere to application protocols. The practice, the Ministry notes, undermines the integrity of the labor market and potentially deprives…