Author: Julius Konton

The Office of the West African Examination Council Liberia office has officially released provisional results from the 2025, National and International Exams respectively. The two exams began on April 28 and climax on June 2025. Releasing the results for the International category, the West African Senior Secondary Certificate Exams, the Head of National Office of WAEC, Dale Gbotoe said 51, 822 candidates sat the Exams with female accounting for 26,833 and males, 24,989. He disclosed that of the total number of candidates who sat the test 48, 393 amounting to 93.38% successfully passed the exams while 3,391 failed respectively. Even…

By: Julius Konton President Joseph Nyuma Boakai has underscored the need for an urgent reform within Liberia’s Judiciary sector stressing that it is non- negotiable. Speaking when he commissioned the Chief Justice and Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of Liberia, The Liberian leader told the gathering that transparency, speedy and fair justce is the foundation of a thriving democracy. “Transparency and asset declaration are not optional they are legal requirements and moral obligations”, he re-emphasized. Speaking further President Boakai called on all members of the Judiciary and Legislature to declare their assets and uphold the highest ethical standards to…

By: Morlu F. Freeman Sr. The Liberian National Police (LNP) officially launched a three-day training program in Voinjama City aimed at equipping members of the Community Watch Forum with the skills necessary to enhance the security of their towns, villages, and communities. The initiative, which began in the Zorzor District, attracted over 300 participants throughout the region, reflecting a strong commitment to community safety. The event was graced by the presence of George Karlay Jr., assistant to the city mayor, who expressed profound gratitude to the participants for their dedication to serving their communities and the nation at large. He…

‎‎By: Martina Francia‎‎The Liberia Football Association (LFA) has unveiled a sweeping increase in prize money and financial support across its top football competitions, with a strong emphasis on promoting women’s football in the country.‎‎Speaking during the media engagement on Tuesday, the President of the Liberia Football Association, Mustapha Raji, stated that beginning with the 2025/26 season, the LFA First Division champions will see a 50% increase in prize money, now set at US$30,000 while the Women’s Upper Division champions will receive US$25,000, reflecting a 25% boost in their prize.‎‎”These developments were unanimously approved during the latest LFA Executive Committee meeting…

By: Stephen N. Sonpon The Assets Recovery and Property Retrieval Taskforce has reaffirmed its commitment to retrieval government assets allegedly stolen in and around Liberia. According to AREPT Chairman, Cllr. Edwin Kla Martin they will never give up, and will keep pushing and ensuring that the mandate of AREPT is achieved. Speaking at the launched of the institution’s Website in Paynesville Cllr. Edwin Martin stated that Corruption fights back, with this notion in mind, they have handled the litigation professionally and today, they are bold, strong and committed to the fight against corruption. He noted that AREPT has launched over…

By: Ben TC Brooks A 35-year-old woman, Beatrice Quayee, also known as “Finish Fine,” has died after drowning in a creek in Gbeapo Kanweaken, River Gee County. According to friends and relatives, Quayee had epilepsy and was living with her boyfriend, “Opa,” who reportedly has mental health challenges. The pair lived together in Gbeapo Kanweaken, where she often earned money by washing clothes for others. Over the weekend, while doing her own laundry near the creek, Quayee reportedly suffered an epileptic seizure, causing her to fall into the water. With no one nearby to assist, she drowned. A passerby later…

The Financial Intelligence Agency of Liberia (FIA) has imposed a monetary fine of six million Liberian Dollars (L$6,000,000) on the 50/50 Casino Inc. The decision was taken due to the alleged lack of non-compliance with the Anti- Money Laundering and Countering the Financing of Terrorism (AML/CFT) laws of Liberia. This administrative sanction is triggered by outcomes of the recent FIA Risk-based AML/CFT Inspection Report, which adjudges the 50/50 Casino of being non-compliant to the AML/CFT Laws of Liberia and predicated upon the Casino’s significant lack of AML/CFT controls – consequently exposing the country to a money Laundering and terrorist financing risk. Recently, the…

In a move to advance modernization and optimization in the operations of the Civil Service Agency, The Director General of the CSA, Dr. Josiah Joekai has officially presented a draft act intended to establish the Civil Service Commission of Liberia. The instrument submitted by the CSA Boss on behalf of the Chief Executive was also flanked by an official letter highlighting among other things, the significance of the act for subsequent legislative enactment. Among other things, The proposed Commission aims to ensure fair access to employment and career advancement, improve working conditions for civil servants as well as promoting transparency…

By: Julius Konton The Association of Liberian Journalists in the Americas (ALJA) – Midwest Chapter has elected a new leadership team to serve a two-year term. Speaking following the election, the newly elected President Success Minor challenged his core of officers to see the trust and honor place in them by their colleagues as a serious responsibility urging them to be committed in strengthening ALJA’s Midwest presence. President- Elect Minor also encouraged them to foster collaboration among members in order to contribute meaningfully to the advancement of Liberian journalism. The new leadership at the same time reaffirmed its commitment to…

By: Ben Brooks The Chedepo Jakarken Clinic is grappling with serious challenges that threaten its ability to provide essential healthcare services to the local communities. Currently, the clinic is struggling with a shortage of medical personnel and a lack of electricity, both of which pose risks to patient safety. Intended to serve the health needs of approximately nine communities in the remote part of River Gee, the clinic severely lacks medical staff, power access, security, and cleaning personnels. The combination of understaffing and frequent electricity outages not only delays patient treatment but also places immense pressure on the few available…