Author: Julius Konton

By: Julius Konton The Chairperson of the Independent National Commission on Human Rights Cllr. Dempster Brown has underscore the need to bring to an end the culture of impunity in Liberia. According to him, the culture of impunity and injustices are key attributing factors for Liberia’s civil crisis as such it is time to take practical action to address the issue. Speaking at a national conference on corruption and human rights violation Cllr. Brown said the office of the Human rights Commission is very concern about the issue of corruption which he stated deprives the livelihood of the people. He…

By: Laymah Kollie The Plenary of the Liberian Senate has unanimously concurred with the House of Representatives on three (3) Acts to create the Tappita Statutory District Vocational Training Institute, Paynesville Community College and Wee Statutory District Vocational Training Institute. Plenary’s decision was triggered by reports from the Senate Joint Committee on Education & Public Administration and Judiciary, Human Rights, Claims and Petitions, recommending to the August Body for passage into law, these Acts for the enhancement of the Country’s educational sector, as well as to buttress government’s decentralization agenda. These Acts, when signed into law, following endorsement by the…

By: Jeff Jefferson President Joseph Nyuma Boakai, in preparation of the US-Africa Summit and bilateral engagement with U.S. President Donald Trump, this Wednesday July 9, at the White House, has engaged in strategic consultations and high-level briefings with influential figures in Washington, D.C. President Boakai as part of the engagement, met with Dr. Massad Boulous, Senior Advisor to the U.S. President on African Affairs, who offered valuable insights into current developments within the U.S. political landscape and reaffirmed Washington’s commitment to deepening U.S.-Africa partnerships. President Boakai also welcomed a courtesy visit from Paula Michelle White-Cain, Spiritual Advisor to President Trump,…

By Elijah Easter Kaykay The serenity of the Sugarcane Farm Community was shattered Wednesday morning when residents of Sugarcane Farm community in Grand Bassa County woke up in shock and dismay over the discovery of the lifeless body of a young man in an abandoned structure on the outskirts of the neighborhood. The incident has stirred concern among locals and authorities, with early indications pointing to a possible drug overdose. The deceased has been identified as Edward Samukai Jr., a local youth known within the community. Witnesses reported that Samukai had been battling substance abuse over recent years, and his…

By: Laymah Kollie The Liberian Senate has mandated its Joint Committee on Internal Affairs and Judiciary to review and advise the body over the dissolution of statutory districts as well as the relegation of some cities seven (7) years following the coming into force of the Local government Act. The Senate’s mandate followed a communication from Maryland County Senator, J. Gbleh-bo Brown during its 34th day sitting referencing sections 2.15(a) and 2,16c of the local government Act. In his communication, Senator Brown reminded plenary that the Local Government Act of 2018 as part of the government’s decentralization policy was designed…

By: Laymah Kollie The Plenary of the Liberian Senate has passed an Act to amend and restate the River Gee County Vocational and Technical Training Institute, legitimately elevating it to a full-fledged institution now identified as the River Gee Technical College. The Senate decision was triggered by a report submitted during a regular session on Tuesday, July 8, 2025 by the Joint Committee on Education, Public Administration, Judiciary, Human Rights, Claims and Petition recommending the proposed amendment. The bill was introduced and sponsored by River Gee County Senator Francis Dopoh, II. Speaking to Legislative reporters immediately following the passage of…

By: Ben TC Brooks A sorrowful event unfolded on July 8, 2025, in Joequiken, where a 32-year-old man identified as Fred Moses, known locally as “KOLOKOLO,” tragically died after falling into a water-filled abandoned gold pit. The accident occurred in Electoral District 2 of Gbeapo Joequiken, situated south of River Gee County, about 30 kilometers from the county seat, Fish-Town, which is renowned for its gold mining activities. Moses, who hailed from Maryland County, had been working as a gold digger under the guidance of Mohammed Jalloh, a well-known businessman in the area of perceived Fulani descent. Family members shared…

The Executive Vice Chairperson of the Liberia Anti Corruption Commission Ernest Hughes said the legacy for impunity whether for economic crimes for grave human rights violation has undermine public trust, weakend institutions and rub generations of their future. Speaking at a national conference in Monrovia Mr. Hughes indicated that for Liberia to heal and for the Country’s democracy to thrive , it is key to build a unified accountability ecosystems where institutions reinforce each other mandate and close the impunity gaps from all angles. He said the struggle against corruption and the demand for justice for gross human rights violation…

By: Morlu F. Freeman Sr. By: Morlu F. Freeman Sr.Lofa county correspondent The handover ceremony was held at the Tellewoyan Memorial Hospital and was attended by key stakeholders, including the Chairman of the Board of Directors of the hospital, Rev. James T. Korboi; Roland Gobeh from the County Dynosis (C.D.O); a representative from the Office of the City Mayor; and several administrators and staff of the hospital. Moses Dowee, head of the delegation from the NBSP, expressed deep appreciation to the office of the County Superintendent, local authorities, the Lofa County Health Team, Tellewoyan Memorial Hospital, the media, and the…

By Matalay Kollie The dust has barely settled on the recent student council elections at Bong County Technical College (BCTC) when a political rivalry emerges between Senator Johnny Kpehe Sr. and former District Five Representative Edward Karfiah, signaling a potential shift in the political landscape of Bong County as the 2029 and 2032 senatorial elections approaches. The rivalry took center stage during the college’s recent elections, where both political figures aligned with opposing student political factions. Senator Kpehe backed the Student Progress Congress (SPC), led by Kongoi Gborkorquelli, while Karfiah threw his support behind the rival STUDA-SUP, supported by Alfred…