Author: Julius Konton

By: Staff Writer President Joseph Nyuma Boakai, Sr., has issued a Proclamation declaring Saturday, May 17, 2025 as “World Telecommunications and Information Society Day” and is to be observed throughout the Republic as a “Working Holiday.” According to a Foreign Ministry release, World Telecommunications Day has been celebrated annually on May 17 since 1969 to mark the founding of International Communications Union (ITU) and the signing of the first International Telegraph Convention on May 17, 1865. The Proclamation calls on government ministries and agencies, business houses, national and international ICT organizations concerned as well as telecommunications companies and internet service providers, to cooperate with the Ministry of…

By: Martina Fanciah Authority of Christ Vision Academy International School System located in the Township of Caldwell has taken full responsibility for the failure of the school’s twelve graders to write the 2025 West African Senior Secondary Certificate Exams which commenced today. The negligence of the school has deprived over twenty students of the school from writing the exams. The sad and disappointing situation especially the Senior students of the Christ Vision Academy International has been attributed to the school’s failure to register the 12th graders for this year’s West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE). According to the Proprietor…

Adama Dempster, Secretary General of the Civil Society’s Human Rights Advocacy Platform of Liberia, has voiced strong criticism against the ruling Unity Party government, led by President Joseph Nyumah Boakai, for what he perceives as a significant slowdown in the fight against illicit drugs across the country. Appearing on our sister program, “Good Morning Cape,” Dempster stated that the momentum the government initially demonstrated in tackling illicit drugs has drastically diminished. While acknowledging the commendable action of President Boakai, Vice President Koung, and other government officials in voluntarily taking drug tests, Dempster believes that these symbolic gestures have not translated…

The United States Embassy in Monrovia, Liberia, has issued an explanation addressing a common question from Liberians and other foreign nationals who are denied visas to the U.S. Following the release of the 2024–2025 Diversity Visa (DV) lottery results, the embassy responded on May 15, 2025, to widespread concerns about why visa application fees are not refunded when an application is denied. In a post on its official Facebook page, the embassy explained that the application fee is used to cover the administrative costs involved in processing a visa application. They emphasized that the fee is non-refundable, regardless of whether…

The Government of Liberia, through the National Commission on Arms, has announced the commencement of a nationwide firearms registration exercise for civilians authorized to possess and use firearms. Speaking at the Ministry of Information’s regular press briefing on Thursday in Monrovia, the Chairman of the Arms Commission, James Fromayan, said the exercise is in line with the Act establishing the Commission, as well as Executive Order #141 issued by President Joseph Nyuma Boakai on February 24, 2025. The order mandates the registration of all civilian-held firearms across the country. According to Fromayan, the new policy will issue two types of…

A promising female advocate Mary Abigail Logan has underscored the importance of empowering young women and girls across the country. The passionate female advocate called on national leaders to give more attention to young women and girls in order for them to realize heir full potential. According to her, the education and development of these young future female leaders is key to the Country. Speaking at the launch of the Mary Abigail Foundation ,the young Executive Director of MAF who promised to change the horrible narratives experienced by her peers also challenged national leaders to prioritize the development of women…

By: Joseph Kerkula The Law Students Association at the Louis Arthur Grimes School of Law, University of Liberia has put smiles on the faces of female inmates at the Monrovia Central Prison. Still in school but passionate to give back to the society, the Law school students mainly women donated food and non food items to female inmates at the Monrovia central Prison Speaking at the ceremony, the national president of the organization, Izetta Jones Howe, encouraged the inmates to remain steadfast and embrace the opportunity to become change-makers in society. Madam Howe urged the women to view their incarceration…

The Ministry of Mines and has distances itself from any scam criminal activities carried out by one of its employees. Following police arrest and investigation, it was discovered that employee Abraham Gbogar solicited money from a mining agent in the name of giving him a class b license. Abraham using his criminal skills to defraud an agent Impersonated as the Minister of Mines and Energy, Wilmot Paye. However, The Ministry of Mines and Energy has clarified that Minister Paye has no involvement in any or all acts of soliciting money from anyone for any license process. The Ministry public relations…

By: Staff Writer The public relations officer of the Liberia Medical and dental Council James Emmanuel Cole Jr. has called for increased support to national health regulators. In the wake of inadequate support to said major health regulatory authority, Mr. Cole disclosed that the entity remains heavily challenged to effectively and robustly enforced its mandate to the core. Speaking to journalists he also calls for an enhanced coordination across the health sector of the Country. “We recognize the breach of trust and we will not rest until confidence is fully restored”, he reassured the public. The LMDC’s spokesman at the…

By: Julius Konton InfoQuest Liberia has praised the House of Representatives for conducting a lawful and orderly election to select a new Speaker. Matthias Yeanay, Executive Director of InfoQuest, described the move as a positive step that has helped restore democratic order within the legislative body. He noted that the outcome reflects the growing maturity of Liberia’s democratic governance. Mr. Yeanay expressed hope that the election will help resolve the recent legislative standoff and allow lawmakers to refocus on serving the interests of the public. He also called on Speaker Richard Nagbe Koon to prioritize reconciliation among members to foster…