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By: Laymah Kollie The Government of Liberia has announced the official opening of the Liberia Trade and Investment Office in Philadelphia. The trade is a dynamic new gateway for bilateral commerce and business collaboration between Liberia and the United States. According to a release from the U.S Embassy near Monrovia, the launch aligns with President Joseph Nyuma Boakai’s working visit to the United States on the invitation of President Donald Trump. The Embassy said the Business Conference underscores the Liberian leader’s agenda for economic growth and job creation. “According to Liberia’s Trade and Investment Representative, Ambassador Gurly Gibson-Schwarz, the Trade…

Fire in the 72nd Paynesville community has made several residents homeless. The Fire according to the victims destroyed all of their belongings leaving them hopeless. Explaining the sad incident, they narrated that the Fire started after a four year old boy went into the house under the bed to look for his slippers using matches but unfortunately, the matches dropped and catch the mattress which instantly blaze into flames. Currently, the victims are now in tears and disbelief and therefore called for timely intervention from well meaningLiberians. At the same time, the victims also put the cost of materials and…

By: Laymah Kollie The Women’s NGO Secretariat of Liberia (WONGOSOL) is deeply saddened and outraged by the tragic and violent death of 29-year-old Kadiatu Dioh. The deceased , a young mother who reportedly endured years of domestic abuse before succumbing to injuries sustained during a brutal assault allegedly perpetrated by her husband, Papie Lema Dioh, and another woman believed to be his girlfriend. According to credible reports and eyewitness testimonies, Kadiatu was attacked in Johnsonville Township and sustained critical head injuries after being struck with a 2×2 wooden plank. She was rushed to the JFK Medical Center, where she later…

By: Ben TC Brooks The government of Liberia, through the Ministry of Education, has donated 150 armchairs to be distributed to two public schools in River Gee County, ahead of the upcoming academic year set to commence in November. The disclosure was made by Jallah Sammy, the County Education Officer, during a press conference held at his office in Fish-Town on July 7, 2025. Mr. Sammy specified that the chairs are designated for Early Childhood Development (ECD) students at both the Gee Foundation School and the Fish-Town Demonstration School. He emphasized that the initiative supports President Boakai’s ARREST Agenda, which…

By: Laymah Kollie The United States Embassy in Monrovia has hailed the government of Liberia for signing a controversial concession agreement with U.S. owned company Ivanhoe Atlantic. The signing of the deal which experienced media blackout during the weekend was confirmed by the U.S government on Monday morning. The U.S Embassy believes the agreement between Ivanhoe and the government of Liberia has is a crucial step towards Boakai’s objectives of developing Liberia multi-user rail policy and securing new international investment. “The U.S. Embassy welcomes the signing of a concession and access agreement between U.S. owned Ivanhoe Atlantic and the Government…

By: Abraham K. KollieEmail: kollieabraham23@gmail.com On Sunday, July 6, 2025, tragedy struck the Telecom Community when Dada Elfah, an electrician employed by Siateh Africa Company, sustained injuries leading to his death following an electrocution incident while servicing a light pole on the Lonestar cell tower. According to reports, the incident occurred around 3:00 PM as Elfah was working at a height of approximately 70 to 75 feet Pole owned by the Liberia Telecommunciation Authority. The electrocution caused him to lose his grip, resulting him to fall from the pole. Emergency services were swiftly notified by a concerned community member, prompting…

President Joseph Nyuma Boakai has called on all Liberians across political, ethnic, and generational lines to unite in healing and to build a society where the atrocities of the past can never be repeated. According to him, The National Healing, Reconciliation, and Unity Program continues his administration’s broader agenda to rebuild trust between citizens and the state, strengthen democratic institutions, and lay a foundation for lasting peace and inclusive development. He reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to transitional justice, including the implementation of recommendations from the Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC), the establishment of national memorials, and support for survivors and…

By: Morlu F. Freeman Sr. The Ministry of Education has convened a county-level dialogue focused on the National Policy on Girls’ Education in Lofa County. The event, themed “Bringing the Policy Home: Supporting Girls’ Education Through Community Efforts,”attracted a diverse audience, including county officials, educators, and representatives from various organizations dedicated to advancing girls’ education. The event was endorsed by key stakeholders, including Garmai Kennedy, the, Executive Director of the YEZEBU organization. With a vision of ensuring educational opportunities for girls in Lofa County and throughout Liberia, she expressed gratitude towards MOE and its partners, such as OXFAM Denmark, HOPE,…

By: Morlu F. Freeman Sr.Lofa county correspondent In a significant effort to enhance healthcare delivery, the Ministry of Health under the National Blood Safety Program in Lofa embarked upon a major blood donation initiative in the County. According to health authorities, the initiative is very key for the locals especially in addresses the critical issue of blood shortages, which have led to many preventable deaths, particularly in emergency situations like childbirth complications and road accidents. Pregnant women facing complications during childbirth and individuals involved in road accidents are particularly vulnerable. Moreover, the initiative is aimed at ensuring that hospitals have…

The Speaker of the 55th National Legislature Richard Nagbe Koon has described as historic achievement, Liberia’s advancement as the first Country in Africa to graduate a full cohort of Certified Professional Public Sector Accountants under the African Professionalization Initiative, API. According to him, the moment places Liberia at the forefront of professional public financial management on the continent. Delivering his keynote address at the graduation ceremong of the Liberia Institute of Certified Public Accountants, Speaker Koon told the gathering that graduation is not just a celebration of academic excellence rather ,it is a declaration of Liberia’s leadership in upholding international…