Author: Julius Konton

President Joseph Nyuma Boakai, Sr. had held a special meeting with the Liberian community in Japan in conclusion his official engagements at the Ninth Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD 9) The gathering, which took place on the margins of the conference, offered the Liberian diaspora in Japan the opportunity to directly engage their President, share their perspectives, and present a petition outlining concerns and proposals aimed at strengthening Liberia’s development and the welfare of Liberians abroad. In their petition, community members highlighted issues relating to consular services, the promotion of cultural and educational exchanges, opportunities for investment back…

President Joseph Nyuma Boakai, Sr., has made two key appointments in line with his commitment to strengthening Liberia’s governance and development agenda. President Boakai has appointed Cllr. William B. Kollie, Sr. as Court Administrator of theSupreme Court of Liberia. Cllr. Kollie has served with distinction as Assistant Court Administrator for five consecutive years and has a long record of service within the Judiciary. His appointment comes as Cllr. Elizabeth J. Nelson, the current Court Administrator, retires effective August 30, 2025, after years of dedicated service. The Liberian leader at the same time extended appreciation to Cllr. Nelson for her many…

By: Julius Konton Mixed views have characterized the demolition process of the headquarters of the Coalition for Democratic Change in Congo Town. The eviction followed a court ruling after a long legal battle. After twenty years of establishment, valuable properties on the grounds of the CDC were seen broken down to zero by bulldozer heavily protected by armed men of the Liberia National Police. According to eyewitnesses, the process guided by the police began early Saturday morning. In quick response to the situation, Former President of Liberia and Political leader of the opposition CDC, George Weah always peaceful, warned his…

By: Julius Konton Professional Sports Academy is aggressively preparing talented Liberian kids in various sporting disciplines, and one of such is handball. Currently, the Handball Academy is the first in Liberia’s history and has about seventy- eight determined young kids. The sport is not as popular as football, but the vision bearer’s quest to make it second to none in the sector, especially among the future leaders of Liberia, can’t be over emphasized. With just under a year of establishment, the Handball Academy is making some improvements among the young kids as the willingness, passion, talents, and determinations from the…

By: Julius Konton The Civil Service Agency has honored and recognized the unique and dedicated services of former Director General of the CAS, Dr. C. William Allen. As a means of giving a man his flower while he is still alive, the Agency headed by Dr. Josiah F. Joekai Jr. officially named its Executive Conference room in honor of its former boss as Dr. C. William Allen Executive Conference room. The ceremony was an emotional one and one that shows great reflection of appreciation and gratitude to a public servant for remarkable works done over the period. ” I am…

President Joseph Nyuma Boakai, Sr., has by Proclamation declared Sunday, August 24, 2025, as “National Flag Day”, and is to be observed throughout the Republic on Monday, August 25, 2025, as a Public Holiday. The Proclamation calls on citizens and foreign residents within the Liberian borders to give prominence to the observance of the Day throughout the Republic by displaying the National Flag from each dwelling and public building, and that, all Government offices, public and business houses be closed on this day. According to a Foreign Ministry release, the Proclamation is in consonance with an Act approved on October…

By: Julius Konton President Joseph Nyuma Boakai, Sr., has highlighted Liberia’s commitment to peace, security, and human dignity as the foundation for sustainable development across Africa. He made these remarks at the opening ceremony of the Ninth Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD 9), President Boakai, addressing heads of state, government leaders, and international partners, expressed Liberia’s gratitude for the overwhelming support received in its successful bid for a non-permanent seat on the United Nations Security Council for the 2026–2027 term. “Peace is not simply kept; it must be nurtured,” President Boakai stressed. Adding, “Liberia’s journey from conflict to…

On the sidelines of the Ninth Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD 9), President Joseph Nyuma Boakai, Sr., held an important engagement with Dr. Tanaka Akihiko, President of the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), to discuss strengthening Liberia–Japan development cooperation. President Boakai expressed Liberia’s deep gratitude for JICA’s longstanding partnership and highlighted the agency’s significant contributions to Liberia’s reconstruction and development, particularly in infrastructure, agriculture, and health. The Liberian Leader outlined his ARREST Agenda and emphasized the importance of aligning JICA’s support with Liberia’s priorities in food security, infrastructure connectivity, renewable energy, and human capacity development. He called for…

By: Morlu F. Freeman Sr., Lofa County Correspondent On August 21, 2025, the Young Men’s Christian Association (YMCA) of Liberia hosted an evaluation workshop in Voinjama City, Lofa County, in which stakeholders gathered to review the progress of ongoing projects in the region. Charles K. Marshall, the Program Director of YMCA Liberia, highlighted that the workshop was aimed at assessing the learning outcomes from various initiatives implemented over the past two years. He emphasized the importance of maintaining a commitment to development and peace in Liberia, noting that while some projects are nearing completion, the need for sustained efforts in…

By: Morlu F. Freeman Sr.Lofa County Correspondent Multilateral High School in Voinjama City unveiled 1,000 modern armchairs, a significant enhancement aimed at improving the educational environment in Lofa County. The initiative is part of the ARREST agenda for inclusive development infrastructure development in school facilities across the Country. Joseph K. Karba, a former representative, announced that President Boakai generously allocated $26,000 to Multilateral High School. The funding included $1,000 designated for teaching staff, $1,000 for student’s support, and the remainder allocated for further developmental projects on the campus. The gesture sourced from China is meant to among other things help…