Author: Julius Konton

By: Laymah Kollie The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) of Liberia has issued a stern warning to truck drivers and construction companies involved in the illegal backfilling of wetlands without the required permits. During a recent demolition exercise in the Johnsonville and Jacob Town communities, EPA Executive Director Dr. Emmanuel Urey Yarkpawolo emphasized that any excavation or dumping of dirt anywhere in Liberia requires an environmental permit. “We have observed that truck drivers are being used as conduits for the unacceptable practice of backfilling wetlands across the country,” said Dr. Yarkpawolo. “Once again, every development needs an Environmental Permit. ”Dr. Yarkpawolo…

By: Matalay Kollie Bong County Senator, Johnny Kpehe Sr. is under mounting pressure from constituents in Bong County following what they describe as his failure to deliver on a key campaign promise. The construction of a much-anticipated Ambulance Hub. The hub, estimated to cost US$100,000, was projected for completion and dedication in January 2025, with groundbreaking in early August 2024. However, with only months remaining until the proposed deadline, visible progress is absent, and frustration among residents is growing. During the 2023 Senatorial Elections, which saw Kpehe rise to political prominence, he pledged to prioritize healthcare by constructing the “Senator…

By: Theophilus Williams Former Montserrado County District #2 Representative Candidate Expresses Optimism About Weah Return Kokulo Borvor, a staunch supporter of the Congress for Democratic Change (CDC), has voiced strong optimism about the potential return of George Weah to the Liberian presidency. According to Borvor, the current Unity Party-led administration under President Joseph Boakai and Vice President Jeremiah Koung has failed to deliver on the promises that brought them to power. He argued that the Boakai-Koung government rode a wave of propaganda and public discontent, but has since struggled to address critical national issues such as youth unemployment, infrastructure development,…

In the wake of the internet revolution, the Administrative Coordinator of the Monrovia Business School Samuel James Kpartor has underscored the compelling need for effective capacity development among the young people. Kpartor said as the world is rapidly envolving especially in the digital space, the need for digital security awareness is key. “The threat and evolution of artificial intelligence is becoming more prevalent and it is time to get more prepared to work in addressing it by building our young people capacity”, he re-emphasized. According to him, for Liberia to face such Cyber Security threat which many people are not…

Assistant Minister of Labor for Manpower Planning and Human Resource Development Emmanuel Barnes has successfully participated in a week long training conference in Mombasa, Kenya. The Assistant Labor Minister who fully represented Liberia at the second General Conference of the Sub-Saharan Africa Skills and Apprenticeship Stakeholders Network(SASASNET), in the Coastal City of Mombasa, Kenya, stated that the conference was a rewarding one for the Country. Among other things, the conference he stressed focus on shaping the human capacity of many young people who envisage trade education outside of the formal learning procedures. As part of the continental gathering, Minister Barnes…

By: Albert Fania The Restoring Hope Foundation has embarked on a campaign urging the Liberian government to ban shisha smoking nationwide. The campaign, currently under review by the House of Representatives’ Committees on Youth and Sports, and Health, advocates for a complete prohibition on the importation, sale, and consumption of both shisha and the drug kush in Liberia. Speaking on his organization’s objectives, Restoring Hope Foundation Executive Director Maxson Kpakio emphasized the significant health risks associated with shisha smoking, particularly its damaging effects on cardiovascular health and overall well-being. Countering the common belief that shisha is less harmful than cigarettes,…

By: Julius Konton The Inspector general of commerce D. Dorr Cooper has sounded a strong warning to Businesses across the Country that the ongoing nationwide inspection will be thorough, robust, and comprehensive. The exercise he told reporters will tackle a wide range of industry concerns simultaneously. According to him, the government is committed to enforcing necessary improvements while assisting businesses in meeting new compliance requirements. “This is not just an exercise in regulation but a long-term effort to cultivate a prosperous industrial landscape in Liberia”, he re-emphasized. Mr. Cooper at the same time encouraged Industry leaders and businesses to cooperate…

By : Ben Morris ( Cape News Grand Kru Correspondent ) The Government of Liberia through the ministry of health Friday presented huge essential consignment of medical supplies to Grand Kru Bureau of Corrections and Rehabilitation . The donation presented to superintendent Moses Alison, according to our correspondent is the first time of its kind. The donation of the consignment of medical supplies include, health screening, treatment for predominant illness, and health education for inmates on personal hygiene and disease prevention. Receiving the medical supplies, the superintendent of Grand Kru county Bureau of Corrections and Rehabilitation, Moses Alison expressed his…

Foreign Minister Sara Beysolow Nyanti has highlighted Liberia’s transformation from conflict to peace, acknowledging the instrumental role of international peacekeeping missions. She made the remarks in Berlin, Germany during a high level peacekeeping conference. Liberia she told the international peacekeeping gathering is a living example of what peacekeeping can achieve. According to her, Though Liberia’s peace is fragile, it is resilient. Minister Nyanti stated that Liberia has the responsibility to share what it has learned in order help shape a more effective, inclusive future for global peace efforts. Speaking further, the Dean of the cabinet told the gathering that there…

By Elijah Easter Kaykay A group of former employees of Wilson Bayly Holmes Ovcon (WBHO) in Grand Bassa staged a dramatic protest that culminated in a hostage situation on May 15, 2025. Frustrated over unpaid severance and benefits, the workers held the company’s Human Resource Officer hostage inside a vehicle at the Grand Bassa Administrative Building, refusing to release him for hours. The protest reflected the deep anger and desperation of the aggrieved workers, who have been waiting for overdue payments for some time. Their bold actions drew a large crowd and attracted media attention, shining a spotlight on the…