Author: Julius Konton

By: Ben TC Brooks Residents of Rivergee have expressed increasing fears and worries over what they termed as abandoned and or damaged Tienpo Nyonken bridge within the County. According to them, since the government conducted an initial assessment, there has been no further progress made. Sarah Johnson, a prominent businesswoman, expressed her concerns, saying, “We need the government to take action regarding the bridge rehabilitation or reconstruction because the situation has worsened.” She added, “It’s now dangerous even for motorbikes to traverse the small part that still seems stable, and with the rainy season approaching, our lives are at risk…

By : Foday Darzangbo Sesay. Protest In Western Liberia Leads Several Wounded Commercial drivers across Western Liberia have begun a go-slow action in protest of what they describe as alleged excessive taxation and constant harassment by the Liberia National Police highway patrol. According to several drivers, they are being unfairly issued traffic tickets costing over 50 United States dollars, including sharp increase from the previous 10-dollar fines for minor violations. The drivers also claimed that they have been targeted for operating defective vehicles, which they believe is unjust. Additionally, they argued that their vehicles can not remain in good condition…

By: Julius Konton The founding National Chairman of the Congress for Democratic Change Lafayette Orishall Gould has challenged the Liberian media to be trailblazers of the truth void of any compromise “Resist any attempts intended to prevent you from reporting the truth,” he reechoed. Speaking at the opening of a new media entity, Mr. Gould emphasized the critical role of the media in the country as such warned them to at all times stand for the truth in their pursuit to educate, inform, and entertain the general public. He admonished the media that their independence is under threat once they…

By: Julius Konton Foreign Affairs Minister Sara Beysolow Nyanti, is currently engaged in bilateral discussions with the Embassy of India in Monrovia seeking the safety and well-being of Liberian students and nationals residing in India. During her discussion, Minister Nyanti has been assured by the Indian Embassy that there is no immediate threat to the Liberian community in India, as the reported regional conflict is located far from the areas where Liberian students are studying. The reassurance according to the Foreign Minister has been further supported by direct communication with the President of the Association of Liberian Students in India,…

By: Albert Fania The Liberia Football Association (LFA) has commenced an intensive five-day MA Elite Referees course. The intensive capacity development initiative is currently taking place at the headquarters of the LFA in Paynesville. The training program, under the auspices of FIFA’s MA Elite initiative, has drawn referees from across the nation, all eager to hone their skills and knowledge to elite levels. Among other things, The 2025 FIFA MA-ELITE Referees Course aims to equip Liberian match officials with the latest techniques, regulations, and best practices in refereeing. The initiative also underscores the LFA’s commitment to enhancing the quality of…

By: Julius Konton President Joseph Nyuma Boakai, Sr., has on behalf of the Government and people of Liberia, extended warmest congratulations to the People of the European Union on the occasion marking the anniversary of the founding of the Union on May 9, 2025. According to the Liberian leader, the first recognition of Europe Day was by the Council of Europe, introduced in 1964. The European Union later started to celebrate its own European Day in commemoration of the 1950 Schuman Declaration, referred to as “Schuman Day”. In his message to the President of the European Council António Costa, President Boakai stressed that…

By: Staff Reporter As Liberia’s bid for a non-permanent seat on the United Nations Security Council continues to swell, international and local partners, including individuals, continue to pledge their support towards such meaningful venture. Well, the latest to join the fray in proactively campaigning for such a global seat is Amos Williams, former president of the Federation of Liberian Youth, FLY. Mr. Williams now Executive Director of the Liberia Diplomatic Think Tank (LiDTT), has publicly thrown his weight behind Liberia’s campaign for a non-permanent seat on the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) for the 2026–2027 term. According to him, the…

By: Julius Konton Tears, pain, and sorrows are now the order of the day in Matadi , Don Bosco Community, especially among the locals who woke up to the shocking news of the death of four residents. The untimely and painful incident took place early Thursday morning at 1:00am. in the Matadi, Don Bosco Community. According to eyewitnesses, the aggressive fire incident destroyed a zinc house containing four rooms. The incident eyewitnesses also narrated led to the death of four children who got burned beyond recognition. In an attempt to safe lives and prevent further destruction of properties as a…

BY: Julius Konton. The Office of the Establishment of War and Economic Crimes Court in Liberia continues to receive support for the progress they are making in their mandate to have the Courts established in Liberia. Well, the latest to provide support to that Office is USAID in the wake of their draw down period. Speaking during the presentation, The Executive Director for the office of the Establishment of War and Economic Crimes Court in Liberia Dr. Jallah Barbu termed as a significant relief the donation of huge office supplies to them. Cllr. Barbu said he was elated about the…

By: Julius Konton The lack of sustaining and maintaining key government projects continues to be a huge challenge for the country. Despite the government’s support to fund these projects, the failure to sustain and maintain them appears to be a waste of tax payer’s resources. As the challenge still exists, the need to have such address can’t be overemphasized. Well, one of the many abandoned projects currently lying in ruins is the Mary’s Broh Monrovia City Beautification project. The project following its inauguration years ago gave Monrovia City a new and beautiful look with the planting of trees, which helped…