Author: Julius Konton

By: Julius Konton West African nations have taken a bold step toward safeguarding their marine resources with the official launch of the West Africa Sustaining Ocean Program (WASOP) in Tema, Ghana. The initiative aims to strengthen regional cooperation in the fight against illegal, unreported, and unregulated (IUU) fishing, a major threat to marine ecosystems and the livelihoods of coastal communities. The launch event brought together high-level stakeholders, including Ghana’s Minister of Fisheries, the European Union Ambassador to Ghana, and regional leaders from across West Africa. Their collective message was clear: no single country can tackle illegal fishing alone. As part…

By: Julius Konton As part of its nationwide campaign, The Office for the Establishment of War and Economic Crimes Courts in Liberia (OWECC-L) will commence its Montserrado County Outreach Rollout on Tuesday, October 7, 2025. The initiative is expected to mark another significant milestone in OWECC-L’s ongoing nationwide awareness campaign. According to OWECC-L, The latest phase in Montserrado County follows successful outreach activities in Nimba, Grand Gedeh, River Gee, Grand Kru, Maryland, Grand Bassa, and Margibi Counties. During the process, residents, participants alike and local stakeholders expressed strong support for the establishment of the War and Economic Crimes Court and…

By: Julius Konton The Chairman of the Coalition for Democratic Change (CDC), Janga Kowo, says the party remains fully committed to pursuing legal action regarding the controversial demolition of its former headquarters in Congo Town. “We believe the demolition was premature, and we will fight this case to its logical conclusion to ensure the government is held accountable,” said Chairman Kowo during a press conference. At a news conference in Monrovia Chairman Kowo disclosed that the CDC has already filed two separate appeals to the Supreme Court in relation to the case. He emphasized that the demolition was not only…

By Julius Konton The opposition Congress for Democratic Change (CDC) is set to begin construction on its new global headquarters following the demolition of its former party base. In what is being described as a symbolic fresh start, the CDC has officially announced October 18, 2025, as the date for the groundbreaking ceremony. Speaking at a press briefing on Monday, October 6, the chairman of the CDC Global Headquarters Construction Committee, Cllr. Jonathan Fonati Koffa, revealed that the new headquarters will be located in Congo Town, near the Greater Refuge Church. Cllr. Koffa disclosed that the project, estimated at US$1.5…

By: Morlu F. Freeman Sr.Lofa County Correspondent The Rural and Renewable Energy Agency (RREA) initiated a groundbreaking ceremony for a significant renewable energy project comprising a 4.0 MWp solar photovoltatic (PV) system combined with a 9.4 MWh battery energy storage system (BESS) in Vavamai and Bakumai towns, located in the Voinjama District of Lofa County. The government of Liberia, through the RREA, has launched a groundbreaking renewable energy initiative with financial backing from the World Bank as part of the Liberia Renewable Energy Access Project (LIRENAP) and the Access Project II (LESSAP II). This ambitious project involves the design, supply,…

By: Ben TC Brooks More than 200 residents gathered on Friday morning, October 3, 2025 at the compound of the Fish-Town Referral Hospital, where the hospital’s management formally launched a community engagement exercise on the rollout of the Community Revolving Drug Fund (CRDF) and cost-sharing scheme. The CRDF is an innovative health financing strategy designed to improve sustainable access to essential medicines in River Gee County and across Liberia. The program seeks to address one of Liberia’s long-standing health challenges frequent shortages of life-saving drugs in public hospitals. Unlike traditional models that depend heavily on government allocations and donor support,…

‎‎‎By: Joseph Kerkula‎‎World Foundation International Multipurpose Agriculture Cooperative (WFI-MAC), has officially announced the launch of its flagship national initiative, “Operation Feed the Nation, Liberia,” a transformative five-year campaign designed to enhance food security, empower local farmers, and drastically reduce Liberia’s dependency on food imports.‎‎At a press conference held Saturday, October 4, 2025, at the WFI-MAC Headquarters on Capitol Bye-Pass in Monrovia, WFI Chief Executive Officer, Lincoln Z. Cooper unveiled the campaign, aligning its goals with President Joseph N. Boakai’s ARREST Agenda, which prioritizes Agriculture, Roads, Rule of Law, Education, Sanitation, and Tourism.‎‎“We are not just launching a program,” said Mr.…

By: Julius Konton The Liberia Drug Enforcement Agency (LDEA) has intensified its national campaign to combat the growing drug crisis, with Deputy Director for Administration and Investigation Ernest Tarpeh reaffirming the agency’s unwavering commitment to making Liberia a drug-free nation. Speaking to reporters in Nimba County during an ongoing internal vetting and drug-testing exercise, Mr. Tarpeh emphasized that the agency remains resolute in rooting out drug use and trafficking not just among civilians but also within its own ranks. “We will fight drugs to the very end and ensure that Liberia becomes a drug free country,” Tarpeh declared. “We cannot…

By: Morlu F. Freeman Sr., Lofa County Correspondent In a significant move to curb the devastating impact of malaria on young children, the Ministry of Health, in collaboration with local and international health partners, has officially launched a malaria vaccination campaign in Lofa County. The program targets children aged 15 months to five years and is expected to play a critical role in reducing child mortality and illness caused by malaria. The launch ceremony, held in Voinjama City, was attended by health officials, local leaders, community representatives, and parents who welcomed the initiative with enthusiasm and hope. Malaria remains a…

By: Julius Konton Amid global financial headwinds, Liberia’s Minister of Finance and Development Planning, Augustine Kpehe Ngafuan, has reassured the public that the government remains focused on meeting its major fiscal targets. Speaking at a one-day “Revenue Dive” session held at the Ministry of Finance, Minister Ngafuan praised the Liberia Revenue Authority (LRA) for its exceptional performance in helping the government meet and slightly surpass its historic domestic revenue target during a financially turbulent period. “Last year was extremely challenging, but we managed to raise LRD 698 million in domestic revenue slightly above our target. This is a historic achievement,”…