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By: Ben Morris A tragic motor bike accident occurred has claimed the life of a 21 yeard-old girl identified as Lovetee Weah. According to eyewitness account, the incident took place in Topoe community a suburb of Barclayville City Grand Kru county when two motor bikes collided. The late Lovetee Weah was ridding a bike heading to Barclayville from Garraway in electoral district one, while another bike heavily loaded with goods from Pleebo Maryland county collided and leaving Lovetee Weah dead, while the two ridders severely wounded. Following the incident the late Lovetee Weah was rushed to Barclayville Health Center where…

By Matalay Kollie In a pivotal move for civil society, the Solidarity and Trust for a New Day (STAND) and the We the People Movement, in collaboration with youth organizations from numerous political parties, have received official approval for their “Enough is Enough” protest scheduled for July 17. The endorsement from Liberia’s joint security forces, led by the Ministry of Justice and the Liberian National Police, acknowledges citizens’ constitutional right to peaceful assembly and promises an unobstructed demonstration. Mulbah Molu, the lead campaigner for the organizers, conveyed that the breakthrough follows a crucial meeting held on July 11, 2025. As…

President Joseph Nyuma Boakai, Sr., has sent a congratulatory message to the Government and people of the Republic of France on the occasion France’s National Day, (the Bastille Day) on July 14, 2025.  According to a Foreign Ministry release, in the message to his French counterpart Emmanuel Macron, President Boakai, on behalf of the Republic of Liberia, extended warmest congratulations and best wishes to the Government and people of France as they commemorate this historic landmark. President Boakai noted that as the people of France celebrates this important moment in their national history, Liberia joins in honoring the enduring values…

President Joseph Nyuma Boakai, Sr., has successfully concluded a high-level diplomatic and community engagement visit to the United States. The visit, highlighted by his participation in a high level U.S.-Africa Summit hosted by United States President Donald J. Trump at the White House, brought together five African Heads of State to discuss deepening cooperation in trade, security, commerce, and development. President Boakai stood out as a respected statesman during the summit, where his message of stability, reform, and investment in Liberia drew notable attention from U.S. and African stakeholders alike. In the final leg of his U.S. trip, President Boakai…

President Joseph Nyuma Boakai, Sr., held a tête-à-tête with President Faure Essozimna Gnassingbé of Togo during a transit stop in Lomé. The two leaders exchanged warm greetings and expressed longstanding ties of friendship and solidarity between Liberia and Togo. Their discussion centered on strengthening bilateral cooperation in trade, regional security, and infrastructure development. They also discussed the need to explore avenues for deepening collaboration within ECOWAS and advancing common positions on regional integration and economic transformation. President Boakai commended President Gnassingbé for his leadership in promoting peace and stability in the West African subregion and underscored Liberia’s commitment to working…

The Director of Press at the House of Representatives Robert Haynes has underscored the power and Importance of girls education to the society. Serving as a guest speaker at a graduation program, Mr. Haynes said the ceremony for the young women represents more than academic achievement but also symbolizes possibility, power, and progress. He stated that why Girls’ Education MattersGlobally, it is widely acknowledged that when you educate a girl, you educate a nation. According to him, An educated girl is more likely to marry later, earn a higher income, raise healthier children, and contribute meaningfully to her family and…

By: Matalay Kollie A devastating road accident that occurred this morning in Nimba County District #7, has resulted in the unconfirmed death of a motorcyclist, identified only as Enoch. The collision occurred along the Saclepea-Tappita Highway, just before reaching the well-known 4:30 Brabie Entertainment Center, sparking chaos and concern among residents. According to eyewitness accounts, the accident unfolded when Enoch, traveling from the Saclepea route, attempted to overtake a brown pickup truck coming from the opposite lane, specifically from Tappita. In a tragic turn of events, this maneuver led to a collision that left Enoch severely injured and unconscious. Immediate…

By: Ben TC Brooks A former employee of the Ministry of Education (MOE) than assigned in River Gee County has returned a three months’ salary to the government. Jay Doe Welah Jr. stated that after accepting a position as a Regional Coordinator with the Ministry of Agriculture in April 2025, he believed it was right to reimburse the salary he received during the transition. In his statement, Welah expressed his appreciation for his time at the MOE but stressed the importance of ethical responsibility in returning the funds. “I prioritize integrity in my professional endeavors,” he noted. “Since I took…

By Matalay Kollie Guangzhou, China – The Southern Medical University (SMU) has proudly announced the appointment of Mr. Samuel Babajuah, a distinguished Liberian, as one of its 15 new Alumni Ambassadors. Mr. Babajuah is a Master’s Candidate at the Institution and is expected to graduate by 2026. This prestigious role allows him to represent alumni from 11 countries across the globe, showcasing the university’s commitment to fostering international connections and collaboration among its graduates. Southern Medical University is a provincial public medical university in Baiyun, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China. Formerly a military-affiliated medical university, the institution was transferred to the Guangdong…

By: Laymah Kollie The Liberian Senate Statutory Committee on Judiciary, Human Rights, Claims and Petitions, has scheduled the Chief Justice-Designate, Justice Yamie Gbeisay, to appear before the Committee for commencement of his confirmation proceedings on Monday, July 14, 2025, at 1:00pm in the Senate’s Chambers. The Committee’s action was triggered by a communication sent to the Senate by President Joseph Nyuma Boakai, nominating Justice Gbeisay as Chief Justice of the Republic of Liberia following the retirement of Her Honor Sie-A-Nyene Yuoh, who has met the required constitutional age limit of seventy years to serve as Chief Justice of the Republic…