Author: Julius Konton

By: Staff Writer The Association of Female Lawyers of Liberia has warned strongly against interference with the ongoing investigation linking Deputy Youth and Sports Minister Bryant Mcgill to rape with the aim of compromising the case. “Anyone found interfering or intervening for a compromise of the case will be held for obstruction of Justice, which is a violation of the relevant provisions of the Penal Law of Liberia”, AFELL’s President Cllr. Philomena Williams reemphasized. As a strong advocacy body who has been in the vanguard of advocating for the protection of the rights of women and girls over the period,…

By: Julius Konton In a wake of heavy criticism relative to the alleged failure to improve Sports under the leadership of former President George Weah, a former President with solid background in Sports, an investigation has uncovered that the previous government did complete a comprehensive national sports development policy which served as a key tool and foundation towards the development of Sports in Liberia. The Investigation conducted by our reporter also disclosed that former Youth and Sports Minister D. Zeogar Wilson during a UNESCO conference in France requested funding to support the national sports policy and said request was accepted…

The Press Union of Liberia (PUL) has established a Specialized Committee of Enquiry to investigate the recent incident involving journalist Franklin Doloquee and the Minister of Information, Jerolinmek M. Piah. The Committee, chaired by veteran journalist and media development specialist Torwon Solunteh–Brown, also includes Attorney-at-Law Bruce Boweh and Adama Kiatamba Dempster, National Secretary-General of the Civil Society Human Rights Platform of Liberia. The Committee has been mandated to submit its findings and recommendations to the PUL leadership by Friday, September 19, 2025. According to reports, on Saturday, September 13, 2025, in Sanniquellie, Nimba County, Minister Piah allegedly seized journalist Doloquee’s…

By: Staff Writer President Joseph Nyuma Boakai Sr., has sent a message of congratulations to Claudia Sheibaum, President of the United Mexican States on the occasion marking the 204th Independence Anniversary of that country on September 16, 2025. According to a Foreign Ministry release, in his message to his Mexican counterpart, Claudia Sheibaum, President Joseph Boakai extended heartfelt congratulations and best wishes to the Government and People of the United Mexican States on behalf of the Government and People of the Republic of Liberia and in his own name. “As you commemorate this momentous day, the Government and people of Liberia…

By: Julius Konton President Joseph Nyuma Boakai Sr., has by proclamation declared Tuesday, September 16, 2025, as “National Identification Day”, to be observed throughout the Republic as a working Holiday. According to a Foreign Ministry release, the proclamation calls on the National Identification Registry (NIR), relevant government institutions, and international organizations concerned to initiate and execute appropriate activities and programs to mark the commemoration of the day. The Presidential proclamation emphasizes three core principles of identity: inclusion, protection, and utility. It seeks to raise awareness about the estimated 850 million people globally, particularly across Africa, who lack proof of identity,…

By: Julius Konton Lofa County Senator Momo Cyrus is said to be proactively fulfilling his campaign promises made to his people. It can be recalled during his county wide campaign tour, Senator Cyrus among other things promised human capital development especially for the young people of Liberia County. As a manifestation of his commitment, Senator Cyrus announced 1m Liberian dollars Financial aid to students of Lofa University and the Free Pentecostal University respectively. The robust and result oriented lawmaker believes that one of the best ways to develop a nation is to empower the youth and future generation something he…

By: Ben TC Brooks The ruling Unity Party River Gee chapter has alledgelly surrendered its headquarters in Fish Town to the property owner due to inability to keep up with rent payments. While the rented building has been returned over to the owner, the party’s logo remains displayed, prompting accusations of deception from some observers and political pundits in the county. In 2023, the headquarters was often bustling with Unity party members and supporters, but following the elections, it became abandoned, marked by a failure to maintain rental payments. Jay Doe Welah Jr., the Party County Chairman of River Gee…

By: Matalay Kollie In a major boost to education and community development, Bong County Senator Prince Kermue Moye Sr. has spearheaded the refurbishment of the Kpoloyah Elementary School and announced additional support for volunteer teachers and underprivileged students in the area. Speaking at the official dedication of the refurbished school on Sunday, September 14, Senator Moye expressed deep appreciation to Joseph Cammue, CEO of Success Construction Company and Pharmacy, along with local education authorities and community members, for their collective efforts in reconstructing the school. The project, which marks a significant milestone for education in the town, was largely funded…

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs is pleased to announce the imminent arrival of the first batch of rice donated to the Government of Liberia as food aid by the People’s Republic of China. The first batch, weighing 720 metric tons (about 14,400 bags of 25kg rice), is scheduled to arrive at the Freeport of Monrovia on Saturday, September 20, 2025. Subsequent batches (2, 3, 4 & 5) are expected to arrive throughout October and November 2025, as per the estimated times of arrival (ETA) provided by the shipping vessels. This generous grant from the Government and people of the People’s…

By: Morlu F. Freeman Sr.Lofa county correspondent The Lofa County Health Team, in collaboration with international partners, has successfully conducted a two-day training session focused on the Community Revolving Drugs Fund (CRDF) and cost-sharing strategies for clinics and health centers in Voinjama Districts 1 and 2. The initiative aims to enhance healthcare delivery in the region by ensuring sustainable access to essential medicines. The training session brought together healthcare professionals from various facilities and concentrated on the effective management of the CRDF. Participants learned about the significance of revolving funds in maintaining a constant supply of medicines, as well as…