Author: Julius Konton

By: Laymah Kollie The Executive Director of the Liberia Environmental Protection Agency Dr. Emmanuel K. Urey Yarkpawolo, has called for the urgent integration of Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH) into the country’s climate change response framework, describing it as “not optional—but imperative.” Dr. Yarkpawolo made the passionate appeal on Wednesday during the closing session of a high-level national workshop focused on Liberia’s WASH Climate Rationale and Action Plan. The workshop, held in Monrovia, brought together key actors from government, civil society, development partners, the private sector, and academia to strengthen the role of WASH in the country’s updated Nationally Determined…

By: Laymah Kollie The Liberian Senate has voted to confirm Commissioners of the Liberia Telecommunications Authority. The Commissioners include: Clarence Massaquoi Chairman-Designate, Angela Cassell Bush Commissioner-Designate, Ben A. Fofanna Commissioner-Designate and Patrick Honna Commissioner Designate. The Commissioners obtained 23 and 21 votes respectively, confirming two-third majority of the Senate. Meanwhile, The decision will be communicated to President Joseph Boakai for further action.

By: Laymah Kollie Liberian Senate has confirm Peter Solo as Director General of the National Lottery Authority. Twenty-three Senators voted in favor of the nominee with none against and none abstained. Meanwhile, The decision will be communicated to President Joseph Boakai for onward action.

By: Laymah Kollie Plenary of the Liberian Senate has voted to confirm Cllr. Boakai Kanneh as Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of Liberia. Following the confirmation, Senators voted in favor of the nominee with none against and none abstained. The decision will be communicated to President Joseph Boakai for onward action. Cllr. Kanneh is the former Chairman of the Law Reform Commission, a body tasked with reviewing and modernizing Liberia’s legal framework.

The Women’s Legislative Caucus of Liberia has welcomed and strongly commended the recent statement made by Speaker Richard Nagbe Koon, Speaker of the House of Representatives, during the official launch of the Mano River Union (MRU) Parliament. In his remarks, Speaker Koon highlighted the vital but often under recognized role of women across the MRU region. He said across the Mano River region, women are driving informal economies, sustaining families, leading community peace efforts, and advocating for justice. Despite the contribution, he stated that too often, they remain underrepresented in decision-making, under protected in law, and underserved by public policy.…

By: Julius Konton The Director General of the Civil Service Agency Dr. Josiah Joekai has re-emphasized that the CSA remains committed to strengthening the National Civil Service Testing Center and positioning it as a cornerstone for building a competent, transparent, and service-oriented Civil Service in Liberia. Speaking at the Ministry of Information Culture Affairs and Tourism regular Press Briefing, Mr. Joekai said in line with Chapter 3, Section 3.2.1 of the Standing Orders for the Civil Service, all appointments to civil service positions within the Government of Liberia must be merit-based and guided by competitive assessments. As part of the…

By: Ben TC Brooks Authorities in River Gee County, under the leadership of Superintendent Mike Swengbe, have announced the process for disbursing the remaining funds owed to the China Henan International Cooperation Group Co., Ltd. (CHICO) for the completion of the sports field located in Fish-Town’s Bassa Community. The remaining $67,000 will be allocated soon to enhance the county’s sports facilities. The funding demonstrates the local government’s dedication to improving recreational spaces and encouraging sports participation, with the field anticipated to become a central venue for county sporting activities. Once completed, the facility will not only host competitive sports but…

By: Ben TC Brooks River Gee County Health Team has completed a digital training program focused on enhancing the Expanded Immunization Program (EPI). The training emphasized using tablets for digital reporting in their respective health facilities and clinics across River Gee. Held from July 21 to 23, 2025, three-day training session held in Fish-Town, attracted over 50 participants from 21 health facilities in River Gee County. Attendees included vaccinators, District Child Survival Focal Persons, Registered Midwives, District Data Officers, Supervisors, Workers of the County Health Team, organized by the Ministry of Health with support from UNICEF. According to a UNICEF…

By: Laymah Kollie The Liberian Senate has passed an ACT to create the National Sports Fund Authority. The proposed legislation would create an agency responsible for overseeing the funds designated for promoting various sports, including football in the country. The Senate’s action was triggered Wednesday July 23, 2025 based on a report from its committee on Youth and Sports recommending the enactment of the law. According to the proponent of the bill, River Gee County Senator, Jonathan Boye-Charles Sogbie, the National Sports Fund Authority will be funded through a mixture of levies, government support, grants, and private donations. In order…

By: Staff Writer President Joseph Nyuma Boakai, Sr.,has commissioned a new fleet of firefighting equipment. The move is among other things meant to enhance the operational readiness and capacity of the Liberia National Fire Service (LNFS). The commissioning ceremony, held on the grounds of the Executive Mansion in Monrovia, featured the formal handover of critical assets including: six state-of-the-art fire trucks, three water trucks, two operational Jeeps and ten motorcycles for rapid response and community engagement. Speaking at the handover ceremony President Boakai emphasized that the initiative reflects his Administration’s dedication to protecting lives, property, and the environment under the…