Author: Julius Konton

National Commission on Disabilities Executive Director Samuel Dean, has challenged persons with disabilities (pwd’s), who have begun benefiting from the government of Liberia economic empowerment initiative, to use the funding provided to them for the intended purpose. It can be recalled, the government of Liberia through the National Commission on Disabilities (NCD), recently launched a national economic empowerment initiative that aims to support five thousand persons living with disabilities across the Country. Hundred (pwd’s) from Five Counties, to include Bong, Lofa, Nimba Grand Bassa and Montserrado are benefiting from the pilot phase of the initiative. National Commission on Disabilities Executive…

By: Julius Konton The Women’s Legislative Caucus of Liberia (WLC) said it is edeeply disturbed by recent reports of an alleged rape incident involving a Deputy Minister at the Ministry of Youth and Sports. The body said the issue is a serious allegation which has drawn national concern and calls for swift and just action. The Caucus strongly condemns any form of sexual and gender-based violence and expresses solidarity with the survivor of the deeply troubling incident. “We view this matter with the utmost seriousness and are committed to ensuring that justice is pursued without fear or favor”, the women…

By: Staff Writer The Association of Female Lawyers of Liberia has warned strongly against interference with the ongoing investigation linking Deputy Youth and Sports Minister Bryant Mcgill to rape with the aim of compromising the case. “Anyone found interfering or intervening for a compromise of the case will be held for obstruction of Justice, which is a violation of the relevant provisions of the Penal Law of Liberia”, AFELL’s President Cllr. Philomena Williams reemphasized. As a strong advocacy body who has been in the vanguard of advocating for the protection of the rights of women and girls over the period,…

By: Julius Konton In a wake of heavy criticism relative to the alleged failure to improve Sports under the leadership of former President George Weah, a former President with solid background in Sports, an investigation has uncovered that the previous government did complete a comprehensive national sports development policy which served as a key tool and foundation towards the development of Sports in Liberia. The Investigation conducted by our reporter also disclosed that former Youth and Sports Minister D. Zeogar Wilson during a UNESCO conference in France requested funding to support the national sports policy and said request was accepted…

The Press Union of Liberia (PUL) has established a Specialized Committee of Enquiry to investigate the recent incident involving journalist Franklin Doloquee and the Minister of Information, Jerolinmek M. Piah. The Committee, chaired by veteran journalist and media development specialist Torwon Solunteh–Brown, also includes Attorney-at-Law Bruce Boweh and Adama Kiatamba Dempster, National Secretary-General of the Civil Society Human Rights Platform of Liberia. The Committee has been mandated to submit its findings and recommendations to the PUL leadership by Friday, September 19, 2025. According to reports, on Saturday, September 13, 2025, in Sanniquellie, Nimba County, Minister Piah allegedly seized journalist Doloquee’s…

By: Staff Writer President Joseph Nyuma Boakai Sr., has sent a message of congratulations to Claudia Sheibaum, President of the United Mexican States on the occasion marking the 204th Independence Anniversary of that country on September 16, 2025. According to a Foreign Ministry release, in his message to his Mexican counterpart, Claudia Sheibaum, President Joseph Boakai extended heartfelt congratulations and best wishes to the Government and People of the United Mexican States on behalf of the Government and People of the Republic of Liberia and in his own name. “As you commemorate this momentous day, the Government and people of Liberia…

By: Julius Konton President Joseph Nyuma Boakai Sr., has by proclamation declared Tuesday, September 16, 2025, as “National Identification Day”, to be observed throughout the Republic as a working Holiday. According to a Foreign Ministry release, the proclamation calls on the National Identification Registry (NIR), relevant government institutions, and international organizations concerned to initiate and execute appropriate activities and programs to mark the commemoration of the day. The Presidential proclamation emphasizes three core principles of identity: inclusion, protection, and utility. It seeks to raise awareness about the estimated 850 million people globally, particularly across Africa, who lack proof of identity,…

By: Julius Konton Lofa County Senator Momo Cyrus is said to be proactively fulfilling his campaign promises made to his people. It can be recalled during his county wide campaign tour, Senator Cyrus among other things promised human capital development especially for the young people of Liberia County. As a manifestation of his commitment, Senator Cyrus announced 1m Liberian dollars Financial aid to students of Lofa University and the Free Pentecostal University respectively. The robust and result oriented lawmaker believes that one of the best ways to develop a nation is to empower the youth and future generation something he…

By: Ben TC Brooks The ruling Unity Party River Gee chapter has alledgelly surrendered its headquarters in Fish Town to the property owner due to inability to keep up with rent payments. While the rented building has been returned over to the owner, the party’s logo remains displayed, prompting accusations of deception from some observers and political pundits in the county. In 2023, the headquarters was often bustling with Unity party members and supporters, but following the elections, it became abandoned, marked by a failure to maintain rental payments. Jay Doe Welah Jr., the Party County Chairman of River Gee…

By: Matalay Kollie In a major boost to education and community development, Bong County Senator Prince Kermue Moye Sr. has spearheaded the refurbishment of the Kpoloyah Elementary School and announced additional support for volunteer teachers and underprivileged students in the area. Speaking at the official dedication of the refurbished school on Sunday, September 14, Senator Moye expressed deep appreciation to Joseph Cammue, CEO of Success Construction Company and Pharmacy, along with local education authorities and community members, for their collective efforts in reconstructing the school. The project, which marks a significant milestone for education in the town, was largely funded…