Author: Julius Konton

The Government of Liberia has announced planned activities ahead of Liberia’s 178 independence day celebration. Speaking at a press conference, Information Minister Jerolinmek Piah named Emmet Dunn as the July 26 day orator. Amb. Dunn was appointed on December 10, 2024 by President Joseph Nyuma Boakai as special Envoy on partnership and philanthropy respectively. Minister Piah said as part of the celebrations, the government will dedicate projects initiated by this government. Sporting activities and Thanksgiving services both the Islamic and Christian faith will also be held as part of the celebration at separate locations. Already, The National Lottery Authority has…

By: Laymah Kollie Following thorough confirmation hearings, the Liberian Senate has unanimously confirmed Associate Justice Yarmie Quiqui Gbeisay as Chief Justice of the Republic of Liberia. The Justice confirmation accumulated 24 votes with none abstained and none against. The Senate Protem Nyonblee Karnga-Lawrence has instructed Secretary of the Senate to communicate the decision to President Boakai for onward action. Justice Gbeisay when commission by President Boakai will replace former Chief Justice Sie-A-Nyene Gyapay Yuoh who retired in June of this year. Her retirement is in accordance with Article 72(b) of the Liberian Constitution that calls for Chief Justices to retire…

By: Matalay Kollie Vice President Jeremiah Kpan Koung has underscored the nation’s commitment to sustainable investment, trade, and commerce during a pivotal moment in its developmental journey. Speaking at an investment conference in Congo Town, VP Koung emphasized the vast potential for investment in the country’s mineral, tourism, and agricultural sectors. In his remarks, Vice President Koung outlined Liberia’s rich natural resources and the advantages of a youthful and resilient population, along with a growing commitment to reforms and stability. He declared, “We are laying the foundation for a more prosperous and inclusive future,” and stressed the importance of viewing…

By: Ben TC Brooks The Government of Liberia through the Central Bank is poised to inaugurate a regional cash hub fully completed in the country’s central Southeasten Region of River Gee County, the projects contracting supervisor has disclosed. As part of the latest development, Services of the Central Bank of Liberia (CBL) will be enhanced and more inclusive, following the dedication of the regional cash hub, in Fish Town, River Gee County. The hub, the second of a CBL flagship project, when inaugurated will provide cash management services to commercial bank branches in the country’s southeastern region including River Gee,…

By: Laymah Kollie In an effort to support the intellectual capacity building of citizens in Grand Cape Mount County, Senator Dabah Varpilah has launched tuition aid program for students pursuing tertiary education. Through her Students Financial Assistance Program, she recently provided financial aid to 66 students for the University of Liberia enterance registration in David A. Straz-sinje Technical College, Grand Cape Mount County. The funds in the tune of $200,000 Liberian Dollars also caters to enrollment fees for selected students on the program. The activity is being supported under the Senator’s foundation titled: ‘ The Ma Dabah Foundation’. The Senator…

Photos and videos circulating on Cape Fm and TV have so far shown decimal assembling of protesters at major junctions and intersections in Montserrado County. Unlike the high impression of a perceived high turnout, Liberians woke up to relatively empty streets. According to the organizers of the protest, over 400,000 people will turnout to join the protest today but up till press time, such number has not been seen yet. In the Matadi, Old Road, Congo Town and some parts of Paynesville visited by our reporters, there is normal business activities ongoing while government workers are currently doing their normal…

By: Laymah Kollie Over twenty-five children participating in the 9th Annual Peace Through Fair Play (PTFP) supported by the Gbowee Peace Foundation today visited the Liberian Senate to interact and bring to the attention of Lawmakers issues confronting their various communities. The delegation was led by Leymah Gbowee, Founder/President, Gbowee Peace Foundation Africa and 2011 Nobel Peace Laureate. The Campers were drawn from Grand Kru, Maryland and Montserrado Counties. Referring to themselves as voices of children from the South-Eastern Region of Liberia, the kids recounted education as a major challenge for school-going kids in the area. In their statement many…

Ahead of the much publicized July 17, protest, InfoQuest Liberia has sounded a clear warning to organisers of the protest to remain peaceful, responsible, and law-abiding. Matthias Yeanay Executive Director of InfoQuest Liberia, warned that Peaceful protest must not degenerate into provocation, violence, or damage to life and property. He stated that in a democracy, rights come with responsibilities. Mr. Yeanay streseed that organisers must bear the moral and civic obligation to ensure that their actions strengthen—not undermine—the very freedoms they seek to exercise. “We also call on the Liberia National Police and all security agencies to act with utmost…

By: Laymah Kollie Plenary of the Liberian Senate on today unanimously voted to confirm Cllr. Gloria Musu Scott as Board Chair for the National Oil Company of Liberia (NOCAL). Others confirmed are: Yarnue Jeke as Deputy Minister for Administration at the Ministry of Commerce, Trade and Industry, and former Maryland County Senator John Ballout as Liberia’s Ambassador to the Federal Republic of Nigeria. Cllr. Scott is a former Chief Justice of Liberia. The votes taken collectively gained 22 out of 23 with one abstention.

President Joseph Nyuma Boakai, Sr., has made additional nominations and appointments in government affecting the Liberia Telecommunications Authority, the Ministry of Justice, the Ministry of Internal Affairs, the National Lottery Authority, and the Liberia Electricity Corporation. The latest nominations and appointments signaling his continued commitment to building a capable and inclusive governance team. These appointments and nominationswhere applicable, are subject to confirmation by the Liberian Senate include; Patrick R. Honnah – Commissioner, LTA, Angela Cassell Bush – Commissioner, LTA and Ben Fofana – Commissioner, LTA respectively. At the Ministry of Justice Cora N. Hare Konuwa was appointed as Deputy Minister…