Author: Julius Konton

By: Staff Writer Joseph Nyuma Boakai, Sr., has by Proclamation declared Wednesday, October 1, 2025 as “Global Coffee Day”. The Proclamation calls on citizens, businesses, and government agencies to execute appropriate programs and activities that will celebrate Liberia’s coffee sector and its workforce; promote fair trade and sustainability within the coffee supply chain; educate the public on coffee’s history, culture and economic impact; and encourage consumption on locally grown coffee. According to a Foreign Ministry release, October 1st is recognized annually as Global Coffee Day by the International Coffee Organization (ICO), and it seeks to promote sustainable practices, raising awareness…

By: Julius Konton Delegates at the end of the 2025 historic, Liberia Diaspora Conference have proposed dozens of Recommendation for progress. Held in Washington DC, the United States of America, the three days Conference brought together scores of Diaspora Liberians from across the globe discussing as key stakeholders on how to move Liberia forward. As part of plans by the Diaspora office, the scores of Recommendations crafted by the delegates following the end of the different sessions will be further developed into meaningful policies intended to contribute to the growth and development of Liberia. Very passionate to return home, Diaspora…

By: Julius Konton The call from President Joseph Nyuma Boakai to Diaspora Liberians to Teach Their Fellow Liberians How To Fish is already resonating among Diaspora Liberians. In continuation of their support and remittances back home, the realization for a sustained effort in Liberia especially in key sectors cant be over- emphasized. As they continue to raise some issues of security and infrastructure challenges, there are others who have identified some of these challenges though but yet have taken the bull by the horn to make some needed interventions in the interest of the masses and one of such is…

By: Julius Konton In a move to transform Liberia and ensure an inclusive government, President Joseph Nyuma Boakai has proposed the setting up of a Diaspora commission. The statement was greeted with cheers and jubilation in the hall to mark day two of the Liberia Diaspora conference. He told the gathering of Diaspora Liberians upon his return to the Country, the process will begin especially so by getting the full involvement of members of the national legislature as key stakeholders to such process. Recognizing their pivotal role to development, President Boakai assured the gathering that his government will institutionalize the…

By: Julius Konton Finance Minister Augustine Kpehe Ngafuan has rally Liberians in the Diaspora to take advantage of ongoing initiatives being provided by the Government in order to improve the Country. ” We have lots of initiatives, more tangible ones to attract Liberians back home”, he re-emphasized. As part of efforts to improve investment back home, Minister Ngafuan calls on Diaspora Liberians to take advantage of the US Development financing corporation, the DFC in order to invest in Liberia especially at low rates level and threshold respectively. The government he stated is deliberate and Intentional to increase American Business footprint…

By: Julius Konton Deputy Speaker Thomas Fallah said his support to President Joseph Nyuma Boakai is not political but rather for the Country’s development as a whole. Speaking to reporters in Washington DC after day one of the Liberia Diaspora conference, Deputy Speaker Fallah said his interest is to see a change in Liberia void of personal or political interests. Currently he told reporters that he does not know his position politically whether in opposition or ruling position but his focus is to see a renew and transform Liberia which he pointed out President Boakai is committed to. According to…

By: Julius Konton President Joseph Nyuma Boakai has call on all Liberians to see the rebranding Liberia now as a national imperative. He said while his government recognizes some historical shortcomings, collectivelyLiberians must also take responsibility for shaping the nation’s future. ” I genuinely believe that Liberia can be rebranded especially with strong leadership and a people focused vision, we can create a country that embodies what we aspire to be as a nation”, he re-emphasized. He indicated further that as national leaders are beginning to see change; Liberia was overwhelmingly elected to the Security Council; adding that Liberia’s independence…

By: Julius Konton President Joseph Nyuma Boakai has called on Diaspora Liberians to return home and join in the rebuilding process of the Country. Speaking at the historic first Liberia annual Diaspora Conference in Washington DC, President Boakai acknowledged the immense contributions Diaspora Liberians have made to their Country as such, he stated that this is the time for them to do more by playing an active part as Stakeholders on the Liberian soil. According to him, one of the key objectives of engaging the Diaspora community through the Conference is to provide a platform for Diaspora Liberians to join…

By: Julius Konton Deputy Foreign Affairs Minister Cllr. Deweh E. Gray, has been officially appointed to represent the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) in Togo. Cllr. Gray’s appointment is the result of a successful application submitted by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Liberia, which actively promotes Liberia’s representation at international organizations under the leadership of Sara Beysolow Nyanti, Minister of Foreign Affairs. Following a competitive vetting process, Cllr. Gray was selected from among three nominees submitted to ECOWAS by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The agrément confirming the selection was received on June 28, 2025, paving the…

By: Julius Konton In continuation of his official visit to the United States of America as part of sideline engagements, President Joseph Nyuma Boakai Sr. Wednesday held a fruitful and rewarding meeting with the Crown Prince of the State of Kuwait Sheikh Sabah Khaled Al-Hamad Al-Sabah, who represented the Emir of Kuwait. The high-level meeting, held on the margins of the 80th United Nations General Assembly, centered on advancing ties between Liberia and Kuwait. The Representative of the Emir of Kuwait extended congratulations to Liberia on its historic election as a non-permanent member of the United Nations Security Council (UNSC)…