Author: Julius Konton

Liberia’s Ambassador at large for youth and sports development, Alioune Kebe continues has sports empowerment drive to local residents. Amb. Kebe, in a move to identify the initial needs of local sporting communities, put smiles on the faces of residents of St. Francis, Chicken Farm Community, when he donated sporting materials to them. The distribution, which is an ongoing initiative by Amb. Kebe, among other things, is intended to get the local residents more involved into sports, which they can use as a means of peace , unity, and reconciliation. Speaking briefly at the presentation ceremony, Amb. Kebe encourages the…

The Executive Director of Liberia’s Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Dr. Emmanuel K. Urey Yarkpawolo, has strongly opposed a proposal by Thomas Romeo Quiah, Representative for Sinoe County District #2, to de-gazette Sapo National Park (SNP), warning that such a move would cause “irreversible damage” to Liberia’s environmental, economic, and cultural heritage. In a detailed rebuttal issued Monday, Dr. Yarkpawolo described the SNP as the nation’s “prime treasure” and the largest protected area in Liberia — home to one of the most intact tropical rainforests on Earth. The park shelters hundreds of species of mammals, birds, butterflies, and plants—many of them…

In a move to ensure self sustainability and self empowerment, Her Voice has officially launched its AgriBusiness Clinic. The Clinic according to the vision Bearer Cllr. Margaret Nigba Gayedyu primary focus is to help empower women and youths in Liberia. The Clinic also for local farmers, small and medium Enterprises among other things is focus on value addition. Speaking during the official launching ceremony, the Chief Executive Officer of Her Voice Farm, Cllr. Margaret Nigba Gayedyu stated that when local farmers add value to their products, it gives additional advantage to them. “It is time that we see nice packaging…

President Joseph Nyuma Boakai has described the passing of Minister Sylvester Grigsby as an immeasurable loss to his Administration and to the nation as a whole. President Boakai, upon receiving the tragic news expressed profound shock and deep sorrow of the sudden passing of Sylvester M. Grigsby, Minister of State for Presidential Affairs. In response to the shocking news, the Liberian leader said the decades of dedicated public service, exceptional leadership, and unwavering commitment to the advancement of Liberia by Amb. Grigsby will be missed. “Minister Grigsby was a trusted friend, an astute statesman, and a pillar of integrity in…

Breaking News: The Vice President of The Sports Writers Association Of Liberia Christopher Walker Has Resigned. Details Surrounding His Resignation Is Still Unknown But Will Be Made Public Soon.

President Joseph Nyuma Boakai, Sr., has made additional appointments in government affecting the National Oil Company of Liberia (NOCAL), the Governance Commission (GC), and the Independent Board of Parole of the Ministry of Justice. The institutions and those appointed are:National Oil Company of Liberia (NOCAL)Fabian Michael Lai, President & CEO At the Governance Commission (GC), The Chief Executive appointed Cytirus K. Kerbay, Commissioner for Civil Engagement, National Identity and Visioning Mandate. Additionally, President Boakai appointed Stanley J.W. Cooper I, Chairman, Ne-Suah Beyan Livingstone, Member and Prof. Atty. Kpadeson Sumo, Member, all from theIndependent Board of Parole, Division of Corrections (Ministry…

As part of ongoing efforts by the government to battle drugs abuse nationwide, President Joseph Nyuma Boakai, Sr. hosted a lengthy meeting with the leadership of the “Say No to Drugs” Campaign at the Executive Mansion. At the gathering, the group formally presented a petition outlining urgent actions needed to curb the scourge of drug abuse across Liberia. In his response , The Liberian leader highlighted his Administration’s commitment to work closely with the campaign and other stakeholders to ensure lasting impact in the fight against drugs. The meeting brought together a passionate and determined leadership team of the “Say…

By: Laymah Kollie The Press Union of Liberia (PUL) has raised significant concerns about the ongoing fight against corruption in Liberia, especially in light of recent acknowledgments by the government regarding the pervasive nature of corruption within the country. The Union suggests that the frequent use of strong descriptors—such as “public enemy number one,” “vampire,” “cancer,” and “king kong”—indicates that efforts to combat corruption have not produced the expected outcomes for the public. In his address during the opening session of a two-day training workshop focused on investigative journalism and anti-corruption efforts, PUL President Julius Kanubah emphasized the need for…

By: Laymah Kollie The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) of Liberia, through its Department of Multilateral Environmental Agreements (MEAs), has initiated a strategic partnership with the Forestry Training Institute (FTI) to advance climate change education, biodiversity conservation, and sustainable forest management. The two-day outreach, held from August 6–7, 2025, marked the beginning of collaborative efforts aimed at building environmental stewardship and capacity among young professionals and students. The EPA delegation was led by Arthur R. M. Becker, Director of the MEAs Department, alongside John Forkpa Kannah, In-country Facilitator for Liberia’s Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs), and Teddy P. Taylor, Climate Change Assistant…

By: Laymah Kollie Senator Edwin Melvin Snowe Jr. of Bomi County has leverage praises on Citizenry for the a well organized anti-drug march. He named the August 7, 2025 “SAY NO TO DRUGS” March as historic and successful, calling on the Government of Liberia to adopt a more practical and robust approach to addressing the growing drug crisis in the country. According to a release from Team Snowe, the thousands of Liberians from across political and social backgrounds marched to Capitol Hill to petition the government in taking a more decisive action against drug and substance abuse with a sole…