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By: Foday Sesay Western Cluster Liberia Limited (WCL) has commenced a comprehensive crop and property identification exercise. The move is in preparation for the construction of its dedicated road linking the mining site to the port. The exercise officially began on Monday, June 23, 2025, in Tubmanburg represents a significant step in the company’s efforts to ensure community involvement and inclusive development. Spanning a 20-day period, the exercise will be conducted across key districts in Bomi County, including Senjeh, Klay, and Dewein. Among other things, Its primary objective is to identify individuals who own crops, farmland, and other properties along…

By: Matalay Kollie In a drive to accelerate the fight against illegal drug activities in rural Liberia, The Liberia Drug Enforcement Agency (LDEA), Bong Detachment has reported the arrest of two individuals. The two suspects were caught in the illegal possession and trafficking of narcotics. The couple, identified as Zarwu Kennedy and Princess Varnah, is currently in LDEA custody at the Gbarnga Central Station and is expected to face prosecution in the Ninth Judicial Circuit Court in Gbarnga within the next day. The arrests followed a credible tip-off from concerned residents of St. John Town, who raised alarms regarding the…

By: Oretha Bundoo Seh In a landmark initiative to bolster governance and accountability within journalism and media in Liberia, the Press Union of Liberia (PUL) has unveiled a comprehensive policy framework that establishes the Office of National Media Coordination. This transformative office is designed to serve as a robust national support mechanism, featuring a centralized secretariat complemented by a network of regional county coordinators and county leadership from the PUL Sub-chapters. This unprecedented linked system of media coordination marks a significant milestone in the Union’s history, aiming to institutionalize shared leadership and collective responsibility for operations, costs, and benefits. By…

By: Akoi The Communications Director of the Center for National Documents and Records Agency (CNDRA), Kaipee Luther Newray, has called on the Government of Liberia to prioritize sound records management practices as a critical tool to guarantee public access to information and strengthen transparency in governance. Mr. Newray made the call during a presentation at the Freedom of Information (FOI) Awareness, Compliance, and Records Management Training held on Wednesday, June 11, and Friday, June 13, 2025, at the MICAT Charles Gbenyon Press Hall in Monrovia. The two-day training brought together key representatives from 20 Ministries, Agencies, and Commissions (MACs), including…

By: Laymah Kollie Liberia is seeking greater international support to strengthen its national response to drought and climate challenges, with Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Executive Director Dr. Emmanuel K. Urey Yarkpawolo leading the charge at the inaugural Riyadh Global Drought Resilience Partnership (RDRP) conference in Cologne, Germany. Representing the Liberian government, he was joined in Cologne by EPA’s Multilateral Environmental Agreements (MEAs) Director, Arthur R. Becker, while Liberia’s UNCCD Focal Point, B. Jallah, participated virtually in the high-level engagement. Dr. Yarkpawolo reaffirmed Liberia’s full commitment to a drought-resilient and sustainable future, saying the country stands ready to work with international…

By: Ben MorrisThe Superintendent of Grand Kru County Antoinette Worwlee Nimley has cautioned citizens of Filorken community to hold together in unity and peace as one community. It can be recalled that Citizens of Filorken community were engulfed into a long-standing conflict resulting in graved differences amongst them over the years. According to the citizens of Filorken, the confusion broke out in 2021 when the former City mayor of the community, Nimely Doryen allegedly sold a Rice Mill which was donated to the citizens of the community by Liberia National Red cross Society and he was protected by another group…

Liberia has been unanimously selected by peer ECOWAS Member States to chair the formation of a Regional ECOWAS Public and Civil Service Institutions Framework, a historic and strategic milestone aimed at strengthening public sector cooperation and governance across the sub-region. The landmark decision emerged from a high-level meeting of seven ECOWAS countries: Ghana, Benin, Senegal, The Gambia, Sierra Leone, Mauritania, and Liberia, where delegates underscored the urgent need for a unified regional framework to promote agility, resilience, and inclusive service delivery across national public institutions. The meeting was convened at the ongoing 10th Africa Public Service Day Commemoration in Addis…

President Joseph Boakai has congratulated President Julius Maada Bio on the Sierra Leonean Leader’s ascension to the Chairmanship of the ECOWAS Authority of Head of States and Government. President Bio was announced as the next Chair at the close of the 67th Ordinary Session of the ECOWAS Authority of Heads of State and Government at State House in Abuja, Nigeria. The Liberian Chief Executive expressed his delight while conveying heartfelt congratulations to his Counterpart in next door neighboring State, Sierra Leone. President Bio takes over the gavel of authority of ECOWAS from Nigerian President Bola Ahmed Tinubu who served two…

President Joseph Nyuma Boakai, Sr., has made new appointments in government affecting the Judiciary, the National Port Authority (NPA),the Public Procurement and Concession Commission (PPCC), the John F. KennedyMemorial Medical Center (JFK), and the Notary Public of Montserrado County. Those appointed are: Victoria Worlobah Duncan., Resident Circuit Judge, 13th Judicial Circuit for Margibi County, David Kolleh, member , Board of Directors, National Port Authority, Amira Johnson, Member of the Board of Directors. At the public procurement and concession commission, Melvin Nye, was appointed Member of the Complaint, Appeals and Review Panel At the same time, Bendu Mensah, was also appointed…

By: Matalay Kollie Leela M. Kpukuyou, a daughter of Bong County is making significant strides on the global stage, and her latest achievement has firmly placed Liberia in the international spotlight. On Friday, June 13, 2025, Madam Leelai M. Kpukuyou, a prominent Liberian diplomat and activist for women’s rights, celebrated the launch of her debut memoir, “The Light I Carried Through the Storm”, at the British Council Auditorium in Accra, Ghana. The landmark event attracted an impressive assembly of members from the diplomatic corps, Ghanaian and Liberian dignitaries, esteemed creatives, and supporters from various sectors. Born in Kakata, Margibi County,…