Author: Julius Konton

By: Julius Konton In a major boost to grassroots football, Senator Momo Cyrus has donated L$500,000, 10 sets of jerseys, and a championship trophy to support the upcoming Electoral District League in Lofa County. The financial and material support will be distributed evenly across the five participating electoral districts, with each set to receive L$100,000 and two sets of high-quality team jerseys. “This is about empowering our youth, strengthening community bonds, and using sports as a tool for unity and development,” Senator Cyrus said in a brief statement. The trophy, designated for the tournament champion, is expected to intensify competition…

By: Elijah Easter Kaykay What appears to be a critical medical crisis is unfolding at the Liberian Government Hospital in Buchanan, as the facility has been unable to perform surgeries requiring anesthesia following the resignation of its nurse anesthetist. This shortage has severely impacted the hospital’s capacity to provide essential surgical services, leading to the referral of patients with urgent health issues to other facilities. Sources within the hospital confirmed that since the departure of the anesthetic staff, the hospital has been unable to conduct surgeries involving anesthesia. Consequently, many patients often in critical conditions, are being referred elsewhere. One…

By: Julius Konton Senator Momo Tarnukollie Cyrus, Chair of the Senate Committee on Defense, Intelligence, Security, and Veteran Affairs, delivered a stark and urgent address at the opening of the 3rd and final quarter of the 2nd session of the 55th Legislature on Thursday. Speaking from the Senate chambers at the Capitol Building in Monrovia, the Lofa County lawmaker outlined deepening national security concerns, deteriorating police, citizen relations, and a troubling trend of reckless public discourse among government officials. In a speech that was both reflective and forceful, Senator Cyrus warned that Liberia’s fragile democracy risks being undermined by institutional…

By: Julius Konton Liberia has taken a bold step toward a cleaner and more resilient energy future with the signing of a landmark agreement for the construction of a 23.75 megawatt-peak (MWp) solar power plant and 10 megawatt-hours (MWh) of battery storage at the Liberia Electricity Corporation’s (LEC) Shefflin site in Margibi County. The deal, sealed on Wednesday, October 14, 2025, at the International Finance Corporation (IFC) headquarters in Washington, D.C., brings together the Liberian government, Scatec Release, and key international partners in a strategic public-private collaboration aimed at accelerating access to reliable electricity in Liberia. The project, slated for…

President Joseph Nyuma Boakai, Sr., recently concluded a successful round of high-level meetings in the United States, with one of the most strategic being a key engagement with officials of the Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC). The talks, held on September 29, 2025, focused on strengthening U.S., Liberia cooperation and exploring the potential for a second MCC Compact to boost Liberia’s development agenda. President Boakai met with MCC leadership at the Corporation’s Washington, D.C. headquarters. The MCC delegation was led by Carrie Monahan, Regional Team Leader and Managing Director for Africa, alongside senior officials Daniel B. Petrie, Acting Officer-in-Charge; Daniel Barnes,…

By: Oretha Bundoo Seh The streets of Monrovia buzzed with energy and purpose on Sunday as Mary’s Meals Liberia joined thousands of runners in the annual Liberia Marathon this time with more than just fitness in mind. The charity’s participation marked a vibrant highlight in its global “3 Million Smiles” campaign, celebrating the organization’s milestone of feeding over 3 million children daily across 16 countries, up from just 200 in 2002. Clad in the iconic blue colors of Mary’s Meals, symbolizing hope and unity, team members ran and walked to raise awareness of the life-changing impact of school meals. Their…

By: Julius Konton In a series of sweeping administrative actions aimed at bolstering governance and improving institutional efficiency, President Joseph Nyuma Boakai, Sr., has announced new appointments and leadership changes across key sectors of the Liberian government. The latest changes, released Tuesday by the Executive Mansion, include strategic appointments at the Ministry of Justice and the Ministry of Internal Affairs, along with a significant shake-up at the National Public Health Institute of Liberia (NPHIL). In a move to introduce new faces , President Boakai appointed three new officials at the Ministry of Justice, namely; Atty. Teklo Maxwell Grigsby, II, Director,…

Cllr. Jonathan Fonati Koffa, Chairman of the Congress for Democratic Change (CDC) Headquarters Construction Project, has confirmed that the groundbreaking ceremony for the party’s new headquarters will proceed as scheduled on Saturday, October 18, 2025. Speaking to reporters amid public speculation and concerns over alleged unresolved land and payment issues, Cllr. Koffa reassured Liberians that preparations for the landmark event are well underway and on track. “We are on course. The groundbreaking ceremony will go on as planned,” Cllr. Koffa emphasized. He acknowledged that discussions had taken place with an individual claiming ownership of a portion of the property in…

By:  Elijah Easter KaykayA Jaadeh TV investigation has uncovered a deepening health and environmental nightmare gripping communities along the Newcess River in Grand Bassa County, where a contaminated wastewater pond on the Liberian Agricultural Company (LAC) rubber plantation is unleashing toxic runoff into vital waterways. Residents in Wee Statutory District and beyond are pleading for urgent intervention from national authorities, decrying years of ignored complaints as the crisis escalates amid the rainy season’s downpours.The stagnant pond, riddled with eutrophication from decades of agricultural chemicals, herbicides, pesticides, and fertilizers since LAC’s operations began in 1959, now teems with dense pinkish-red algal…

By: Staff Writer President Joseph Nyuma Boakai Sr., has issued a Proclamation declaring Wednesday, October 15, 2025, as “World Sight and White Cane Safety Day,” to be observed throughout the country as a Working Holiday. This year’s observance will be held in Montserrado County under the theme:“Taking Action and Breaking Barriers Advancing Economic and Social Inclusion in Line with the Government of Liberia’s AAREST Agenda for Inclusive Development.” According to a release from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Proclamation urges all relevant ministries and agencies, civil society organizations, non-governmental organizations (NGOs), development partners, and the international community to join…