Author: Julius Konton

By: Julius Konton In a decisive move to modernize Liberia’s transport infrastructure, President Joseph Nyuma Boakai, Sr., has signed Executive Order No. 153, renewing and expanding the mandate of the Liberia National Railway Authority (LNRA). The new order builds on Executive Order No. 136, reaffirming the LNRA as the national regulatory and facilitative body for the country’s railway sector. Issued from the Executive Mansion, the order underscores the strategic importance of a robust railway system in driving Liberia’s economic transformation, promoting regional integration, and enhancing global competitiveness. The renewed Executive Order refocuses the LNRA’s role as a permanent, technically competent…

By: Laymah Kollie The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) of Liberia has imposed hefty fines on several companies, including ArcelorMittal Liberia, Elsin Transport & Logistics, and Monrovia Breweries Incorporated, for violating national environmental laws. Speaking at a press briefing in Monrovia, EPA Executive Director Dr. Emmanuel K. Urey Yarkpawolo reaffirmed the agency’s commitment to enforcing Liberia’s environmental regulations “without fear or favor” under the leadership of President Joseph Nyuma Boakai, Sr. “We are guided to move beyond business as usual and apply our environmental laws without fear or favor,” Dr. Yarkpawolo stated. “Environmental violations will not be tolerated.” Dr. Yarkpawolo also…

By: Julius Konton In a major boost to grassroots football, Senator Momo Cyrus has donated L$500,000, 10 sets of jerseys, and a championship trophy to support the upcoming Electoral District League in Lofa County. The financial and material support will be distributed evenly across the five participating electoral districts, with each set to receive L$100,000 and two sets of high-quality team jerseys. “This is about empowering our youth, strengthening community bonds, and using sports as a tool for unity and development,” Senator Cyrus said in a brief statement. The trophy, designated for the tournament champion, is expected to intensify competition…

By: Elijah Easter Kaykay What appears to be a critical medical crisis is unfolding at the Liberian Government Hospital in Buchanan, as the facility has been unable to perform surgeries requiring anesthesia following the resignation of its nurse anesthetist. This shortage has severely impacted the hospital’s capacity to provide essential surgical services, leading to the referral of patients with urgent health issues to other facilities. Sources within the hospital confirmed that since the departure of the anesthetic staff, the hospital has been unable to conduct surgeries involving anesthesia. Consequently, many patients often in critical conditions, are being referred elsewhere. One…

By: Julius Konton Senator Momo Tarnukollie Cyrus, Chair of the Senate Committee on Defense, Intelligence, Security, and Veteran Affairs, delivered a stark and urgent address at the opening of the 3rd and final quarter of the 2nd session of the 55th Legislature on Thursday. Speaking from the Senate chambers at the Capitol Building in Monrovia, the Lofa County lawmaker outlined deepening national security concerns, deteriorating police, citizen relations, and a troubling trend of reckless public discourse among government officials. In a speech that was both reflective and forceful, Senator Cyrus warned that Liberia’s fragile democracy risks being undermined by institutional…

By: Julius Konton Liberia has taken a bold step toward a cleaner and more resilient energy future with the signing of a landmark agreement for the construction of a 23.75 megawatt-peak (MWp) solar power plant and 10 megawatt-hours (MWh) of battery storage at the Liberia Electricity Corporation’s (LEC) Shefflin site in Margibi County. The deal, sealed on Wednesday, October 14, 2025, at the International Finance Corporation (IFC) headquarters in Washington, D.C., brings together the Liberian government, Scatec Release, and key international partners in a strategic public-private collaboration aimed at accelerating access to reliable electricity in Liberia. The project, slated for…

President Joseph Nyuma Boakai, Sr., recently concluded a successful round of high-level meetings in the United States, with one of the most strategic being a key engagement with officials of the Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC). The talks, held on September 29, 2025, focused on strengthening U.S., Liberia cooperation and exploring the potential for a second MCC Compact to boost Liberia’s development agenda. President Boakai met with MCC leadership at the Corporation’s Washington, D.C. headquarters. The MCC delegation was led by Carrie Monahan, Regional Team Leader and Managing Director for Africa, alongside senior officials Daniel B. Petrie, Acting Officer-in-Charge; Daniel Barnes,…

By: Oretha Bundoo Seh The streets of Monrovia buzzed with energy and purpose on Sunday as Mary’s Meals Liberia joined thousands of runners in the annual Liberia Marathon this time with more than just fitness in mind. The charity’s participation marked a vibrant highlight in its global “3 Million Smiles” campaign, celebrating the organization’s milestone of feeding over 3 million children daily across 16 countries, up from just 200 in 2002. Clad in the iconic blue colors of Mary’s Meals, symbolizing hope and unity, team members ran and walked to raise awareness of the life-changing impact of school meals. Their…

By: Julius Konton In a series of sweeping administrative actions aimed at bolstering governance and improving institutional efficiency, President Joseph Nyuma Boakai, Sr., has announced new appointments and leadership changes across key sectors of the Liberian government. The latest changes, released Tuesday by the Executive Mansion, include strategic appointments at the Ministry of Justice and the Ministry of Internal Affairs, along with a significant shake-up at the National Public Health Institute of Liberia (NPHIL). In a move to introduce new faces , President Boakai appointed three new officials at the Ministry of Justice, namely; Atty. Teklo Maxwell Grigsby, II, Director,…

Cllr. Jonathan Fonati Koffa, Chairman of the Congress for Democratic Change (CDC) Headquarters Construction Project, has confirmed that the groundbreaking ceremony for the party’s new headquarters will proceed as scheduled on Saturday, October 18, 2025. Speaking to reporters amid public speculation and concerns over alleged unresolved land and payment issues, Cllr. Koffa reassured Liberians that preparations for the landmark event are well underway and on track. “We are on course. The groundbreaking ceremony will go on as planned,” Cllr. Koffa emphasized. He acknowledged that discussions had taken place with an individual claiming ownership of a portion of the property in…