Author: Julius Konton

Following the demise of Syvester M. Grigsby, President Joseph Nyuma Boakai, Sr. has nominated Samuel A. Stevquoah to serve as Minister of State for Presidential Affairs. This critical appointment highlights the President’s commitment to ensuring dynamic, effective, and principled leadership at the highest levels of government. The nomination, which is subject to confirmation by the Liberian Senate, marksa significant milestone in the ongoing efforts to strengthen governance, ensure continuity and promote a culture of service, accountability, and national unity. Pending the conclusion of the Senate’s constitutional recess, Stevquoah has beenauthorized to act in said capacity, ensuring continuity and stability in…

By: Oretha Bundoo Seh The West Africa College Of Physicians has ended its 9th Annual General and Scientific Meeting. Held under the theme: A Closer Look At the health system; Intersectoral Collaboration For Improving Health Indicators, the professional gathering brought together experts from the sector who discussed workable solutions to help address the issues and challenges confronting the Health system in the region. Speaking at the ceremony the chapter Chairperson and College Vice President, Dr. Musu Duworko said they as expert know the numbers and have seen the gaps stating that the 9th Annual meeting is not about data but…

By: Julius Konton Presidential Press Secretary Kula Fofana has clarified that the recent pronouncement on the reduction of key commodities on the local market by President Joseph Nyuma Boakai was not done arbitrarily but rather in consultations with key actors. Addressing a regular Executive mansion press briefing, Madam Fofana told Executive mansion reporters that wholesalers and other direct actors were part of the conversation and were fully involved in the process prior to the Liberian leader’s pronouncement. ” The decision was not imposed on the wholesalers and importers but was based upon consultations from all actors and sectors involved “,…

By: Oretha Bundoo Seh The Director General of the Civil Service Agency Dr. Josiah F Joekai Jr. has sharply responded to allegations linking him to nepotism by Spoon Tv live publication. In his assertion he described the media publication from Spoon TV as sensational , grossly misleading and far from the reality. According to him, these allegations are not only false but also calculated to undermine the credibility of the ongoing reform efforts at the CSA and his personal integrity as a public servant. Responding separately to the claim, Dr. Joekai explained that the facts are verifiable and undeniable. On…

By: Oretha Bundoo Seh The Chief Executive Officer of WellNess Partners Clinic Dr. Nicole Cooper has disclosed gradually growth in Liberia’s heath sector. In an exclusive interview Dr. Cooper stated that the level of health infrastructures in Liberia unlike before are encouraging even though more still needs to be done for the sector but there is evidence of gradual growth “, she re-emphasized. However, the Wellness Partners Clinic boss pointed out that there is a serious challenge with access to care for the ordinary people which she admitted is a big issue for the sector and Country in general. Dr.…

By: Oretha Bundoo Seh Residents of Garworlohn Township in Montserrado County are now living in huge stockpile of dirt . The dirt is said to be posing serious health hazard to the inhabitants in the area. Garworlohn is one of the populated Townships in Montserrado and is headed by Commissioner Rudolph Buima Siafa. With the visible presence of the huge dirt that is gradually trying to take over most part of the Township, Residents allegedly blamed Commissioner Siafa for doing a little or nothing to help address the situation, even though he has denied the allegation by his people but…

Laymah Kollie With strong backing from the Center for Transparency and Accountability in Liberia (CENTAL), the Joint Civil Society Anti-Corruption Initiative (JOCSAI) on September 3,2025, convened a one-day training session at the Book Before Boys office, aimed at strengthening grassroots voices in the national fight against corruption. The training brought together 30 representatives from 15 community-based and civil society organizations across central Monrovia, including Citizens Against Corruption, Book Before Boys, Let’s Care Africa Foundation, and the Center for Exchange of Intellectual Opinions (CEIO). Speaking at the opening, Siafa S. Kamara, Coordinator of JOCSAI, emphasized that the session was designed not…

By: Ben TC Brooks The Liberia Football Association (LFA) has named Roland Jarka Doe as the new Chairperson of the River Gee Sub Association following the resignation of former Chairman Matthew Wesseh on August 15, 2025, citing personal commitments. In a statement issued by the LFA, they expressed their gratitude for Mr. Wesseh’s dedication and service during his tenure as Chairman and welcomed Mr. Doe as the new appointee to lead the River Gee Sub Association. Doe, with a solid background in grassroots football administration assured his commitment to advancing football in River Gee. He acknowledged the appointment by the…

By: Julius Konton President Joseph Nyuma Boakai has appointed the President of the Liberia National Bar Association Cllr. Bornor M. Varmah, as Chairman of the Law Reform Commission. Cllr. Varmah who replaces Cllr. Boakai Kanneh who is now an Associate Justice at the Supreme Court of has been a strong voice over the period advocating for Law reform across the Country. Hailed from Western Liberia, Cllr. Varmah contested as representative candidate in District one Gbarpolu County on the ruling party’s ticket but did not win. He has stood tall for championing the campaign for a stronger , accountable, transparency and…

By: Ben TC Brooks The political leader of the Citizens Movement for Change, and Nimba County Electoral District 7, Representative Musa Hassan Bility has appointed Tenneh A. Kamara Subah, the Proprietress of the Early Trumpet Educational Foundation and former Representative Candidate of Electoral District 2 of River Gee County, as the Chairperson of the Citizens Movement for Change, River Gee Chapter. Subah’s appointment as Chairperson underscores her commitment and leadership in the political sphere. Her new role as the head of the party’s chapter in River Gee signifies a renew sense of energy and determination to effect positive change in…