Author: Julius Konton

‎By: Joseph Kerkula‎‎As part of activities marking its 50th anniversary, the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has reaffirmed its commitment to regional solidarity and humanitarian support by donating a wide range of essential items to vulnerable communities in Liberia.‎‎The donation was organized through the Office of the Resident Representative of the President of ECOWAS in Liberia and was officially presented during a well-attended ceremony on Wednesday, September 17, 2025, in Monrovia.‎‎The event brought together a diverse group of stakeholders, including community leaders, local beneficiaries, civil society organizations, government officials, development partners, and members of the media.‎‎Speaking at the…

By: Julius Konton A professional campus based group, women on women at the Louis Arthur Grimes school of Law puts smiles on the faces of baby mothers when they donated essential food and non food items to them. The gesture by the students lawyers was among other things their way of identifying with their fellow females especially those who cant afford upon giving birth. The exciting and relief intervention by WOW was hailed by not only the beneficiaries but administrators of the JFK Japanese Friendship Maternity hospital who described the move as timely and meaningful. Speaking during the brief presentation…

Julius Konton Lofa County Senator Momo Cyrus has reaffirmed his commitment to the values of transparency, accountability, and good governance. As part of said commitment Senator Cyrus called on the Lofa County University administration to immediately correct the published resolution to reflect the Board’s true decision and urged all stakeholders to ensure that the University remains above reproach during said sensitive period. He maintained that such is critical for preserving public confidence in the University and the credibility of the higher institutions of learning. The Lofa County Senator’s latest clarification is part of his position as a member of the…

By: Ben TC Brooks The bustling gold mining town of Gbeapo Joequieken is set to receive a much-needed boost in healthcare with the commencement of a construction of the state-of-the-art clinic. The milestone marks an important step forward in improving access to healthcare services for the residents of Joequieken Community. Representative Isaac Boy Choloplay Wuo, of Electoral District 2 of River Gee County, spearheaded the groundbreaking project, underscoring his commitment to enhancing healthcare services within the county. With an self initiative investment of US$55,000, the new clinic is positioned to provide a wide range of medical services to meet the…

by: Julius Konton Timothy Weah got a right footed hook in to put the French side Marseille up against Champions league giant, Real Madrid at the Santiago Barnebeau in Spain, the same venue his father scored for PSG against Madrid in 1994. His crucial goal demonstrates Marseille’s dominance of play in the first half of the match but the final result went the way of the Champions league giant. The young striker goal against Madrid was a repeat of history on Tuesday night. Like Father Like Son, Tim who continues to work harder to ensure that he steps into a…

By: Oretha Bundoo Seh A group under the banner, Conacce Chaplains Global Corporation, has announced a plan to prioritize the rehabilitation of women and girls who are victims of substance abuse and drug across Liberia. Command Albert Benson, the Commander for Conacce Chaplains Global Corporation Liberia Chapter said the organization will focus on more females with fewer males, stating that “for every three females, we will have one male only for now and this is to help our females for now.” Benson made the remarks at a Thanksgiving service for their accreditation and capacity-building, and horning program held at the…

By: Julius Konton President Joseph Nyuma Boakai, Sr., today welcomed the landmark signing of Production Sharing Contracts (PSCs) between the Liberia Petroleum Regulatory Authority (LPRA) and TotalEnergies, covering four (4) offshore blocks in the Liberian Basin. Once ratified by the National Legislature and signed by the President, these agreements will mark the end of a decade-long pause in Liberia’s offshore oil and gas sector and signal the country’s re-entry into the global petroleum landscape. “In 2024, I invited world-class energy companies to Liberia and pledged that under my leadership, the country would provide an environment where investment flourishes—anchored in ethics,…

By: Ben TC Brooks The Liberia Drug Enforcement Agency (LDEA) has arrested local businesswoman Sarah Gee on charges of illegal possession of marijuana, with the confiscated drugs valued at over 25,000 Liberian dollars. The arrest occurred over the weekend in Gbeapo Kanweaken, the bustling commercial center located approximately 20 kilometers from the county capital of Fish-Town. Authorities acted on a tip-off received during a routine patrol by the LDEA’s River Gee detachment, leading them to the business center where the suspected illegal activity was taking place. At the time of her arrest, the 35-year-old Sarah Gee was reportedly found in…

National Commission on Disabilities Executive Director Samuel Dean, has challenged persons with disabilities (pwd’s), who have begun benefiting from the government of Liberia economic empowerment initiative, to use the funding provided to them for the intended purpose. It can be recalled, the government of Liberia through the National Commission on Disabilities (NCD), recently launched a national economic empowerment initiative that aims to support five thousand persons living with disabilities across the Country. Hundred (pwd’s) from Five Counties, to include Bong, Lofa, Nimba Grand Bassa and Montserrado are benefiting from the pilot phase of the initiative. National Commission on Disabilities Executive…

By: Julius Konton The Women’s Legislative Caucus of Liberia (WLC) said it is edeeply disturbed by recent reports of an alleged rape incident involving a Deputy Minister at the Ministry of Youth and Sports. The body said the issue is a serious allegation which has drawn national concern and calls for swift and just action. The Caucus strongly condemns any form of sexual and gender-based violence and expresses solidarity with the survivor of the deeply troubling incident. “We view this matter with the utmost seriousness and are committed to ensuring that justice is pursued without fear or favor”, the women…