Author: Julius Konton

By: Julius Konton A growing controversy is engulfing Liberia’s public service sector after prominent Liberian lawyer Cllr. K. Jlayteh Sayor publicly challenged the appointment of former Senator J. Milton Teahjay as Director of the Sinoe County Port, calling the move a blatant violation of Liberia’s retirement and civil service laws. The appointment, announced amid ongoing reforms at the National Port Authority (NPA), has ignited a nationwide debate over age limits, political patronage, youth exclusion, and respect for the rule of law in Liberia’s governance system. “Retirement Means Retirement” Speaking to the media, Cllr. Sayor argued that the appointment directly contradicts…

By : Julius Konton Former Liberian President and global football icon George Manneh Weah has congratulated Grand Kru County for what he described as a “remarkable and historic performance” at the 2025/2026 National County Sports Meet, despite the county’s 2–0 defeat to Nimba County in the grand final of the football competition. Speaking during a dinner hosted in honor of Grand Kru’s football, basketball, and kickball teams, along with their technical staff, Weah praised the athletes for their resilience, discipline, and progress, while presenting undisclosed appreciation packages to all teams as a symbol of encouragement and recognition. “If I did…

By: Julius Konton The Professional Sports Academy (PSA) etched its name into Liberia’s sporting history on Saturday after recording its first-ever victory in the national First Division Handball League, delivering a resounding 25–15 win over defending champions Sinkar Oilers. The historic encounter, played at the iconic Sports Commission on Broad Street, Monrovia, marked PSA’s official arrival among Liberia’s elite handball institutions and signaled a potential shift in the country’s competitive landscape. A Statement Win Against the Champions Facing a Sinkar Oilers side that has dominated Liberian women’s handball over the past decade winning multiple league titles and producing several national…

By: Julius Konton Liberian President Joseph Nyuma Boakai, Sr. arrived in Conakry on Saturday to represent the Government and people of Liberia at the presidential inauguration of Guinea’s President-Elect, General Mamady Doumbouya, underscoring the enduring diplomatic, economic, and security ties between the two West African neighbors. President Boakai is leading a high-level Liberian delegation to the historic ceremony, an event viewed as a defining moment in Guinea’s evolving political trajectory and a symbol of regional solidarity within the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), a bloc of more than 400 million people. Upon arrival at the Ahmed Sékou Touré…

By: Julius Konton The Republic of Suriname has reaffirmed its unwavering support for the Kingdom of Morocco’s territorial integrity and sovereignty over its entire national territory, including the Sahara region, underscoring its full endorsement of Morocco’s autonomy plan as the only credible, serious, and realistic framework for resolving the long-standing regional dispute. The position was formalized in a joint statement issued following a bilateral meeting in Rabat between Suriname’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, International Trade and Cooperation, Melvin Bouva, and Morocco’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, African Cooperation and Moroccan Expatriates, Nasser Bourita. The meeting took place during Minister Bouva’s official…

By: Julius Konton Liberia’s pursuit of a second development Compact with the United States-backed Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC) gained renewed momentum as a high-level MCC Compact Development Delegation entered the second day of its official visit to the country, holding strategic meetings with senior government officials. On Friday, the delegation—led by Carrie Monahan, MCC’s Managing Director for Compact Operations paid a courtesy visit to Minister of Foreign Affairs Sara Beysolow Nyanti, underscoring the diplomatic and development significance of the ongoing compact preparation process. Discussions focused on Liberia’s reform agenda, governance commitments, and the country’s alignment with MCC eligibility principles, which…

By: Julius Konton The Republic of Suriname has reaffirmed their firm commitment to further strengthening bilateral cooperation, underscoring a shared vision for South–South partnership, sustainable development, and expanded diplomatic and economic engagement. The renewed commitment was formalized in a joint statement signed in Rabat by Melvin Bouva, Minister of Foreign Affairs, International Business and Cooperation of Suriname, and Nasser Bourita, Morocco’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, African Cooperation and Moroccan Expatriates, following high-level bilateral talks. “The Kingdom of Morocco and the Republic of Suriname reaffirm their firm commitment to further strengthening bilateral cooperation for the benefit of both governments and their…

By: Julius Konton The Republic of Suriname has formally lauded the Royal initiatives spearheaded by His Majesty King Mohammed VI of Morocco, praising the monarch’s far-reaching vision for South-South cooperation and its growing impact across Africa, the Sahel, and beyond. In a joint statement issued following high-level talks in Rabat, Suriname’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, International Trade, and International Cooperation, Melvin Bouva, expressed his country’s “deep gratitude to His Majesty King Mohammed VI for his vision of South-South cooperation grounded in mutual respect, efficiency, solidarity, and pragmatism.” The statement followed Bouva’s meeting with Morocco’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, African Cooperation,…

By : Julius Konton Liberia’s public sector reform drive reached a major milestone in 2025 as the Civil Service Agency (CSA) released its Annual Workforce and Reform Report, revealing sweeping institutional changes, expanded payroll integration, digital governance upgrades, and international recognition for Liberia’s reform model. The report, issued by CSA Director General Dr. Josiah F. Joekai Jr., details the transformation of Liberia’s civil service into a more transparent, data-driven, and employee-centered system, aligning workforce management with global best practices. Workforce Grows as Government Prioritizes Service Delivery According to the report, Liberia’s total public workforce increased to 63,130 employees in 2025,…

By: Julius Konton Finance and Development Planning Minister Augustine Kpehe Ngafuan said Liberia has formally begun the next and most demanding phase of its engagement with the United States Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC) following the country’s reaffirmation for a second compact. He made the statement during a high-level meeting with a visiting U.S. delegation in Monrovia. Minister Ngafuan along with Senior officials from the Ministry of Finance and Development Planning (MFDP), representatives of line ministries, and members of the U.S. Embassy joined MCC officials to outline the roadmap for compact development, an ambitious, data-driven process expected to last up to…