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By: Laymah Kollie Liberia is seeking greater international support to strengthen its national response to drought and climate challenges, with Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Executive Director Dr. Emmanuel K. Urey Yarkpawolo leading the charge at the inaugural Riyadh Global Drought Resilience Partnership (RDRP) conference in Cologne, Germany. Representing the Liberian government, he was joined in Cologne by EPA’s Multilateral Environmental Agreements (MEAs) Director, Arthur R. Becker, while Liberia’s UNCCD Focal Point, B. Jallah, participated virtually in the high-level engagement. Dr. Yarkpawolo reaffirmed Liberia’s full commitment to a drought-resilient and sustainable future, saying the country stands ready to work with international…

By: Ben MorrisThe Superintendent of Grand Kru County Antoinette Worwlee Nimley has cautioned citizens of Filorken community to hold together in unity and peace as one community. It can be recalled that Citizens of Filorken community were engulfed into a long-standing conflict resulting in graved differences amongst them over the years. According to the citizens of Filorken, the confusion broke out in 2021 when the former City mayor of the community, Nimely Doryen allegedly sold a Rice Mill which was donated to the citizens of the community by Liberia National Red cross Society and he was protected by another group…

Liberia has been unanimously selected by peer ECOWAS Member States to chair the formation of a Regional ECOWAS Public and Civil Service Institutions Framework, a historic and strategic milestone aimed at strengthening public sector cooperation and governance across the sub-region. The landmark decision emerged from a high-level meeting of seven ECOWAS countries: Ghana, Benin, Senegal, The Gambia, Sierra Leone, Mauritania, and Liberia, where delegates underscored the urgent need for a unified regional framework to promote agility, resilience, and inclusive service delivery across national public institutions. The meeting was convened at the ongoing 10th Africa Public Service Day Commemoration in Addis…

President Joseph Boakai has congratulated President Julius Maada Bio on the Sierra Leonean Leader’s ascension to the Chairmanship of the ECOWAS Authority of Head of States and Government. President Bio was announced as the next Chair at the close of the 67th Ordinary Session of the ECOWAS Authority of Heads of State and Government at State House in Abuja, Nigeria. The Liberian Chief Executive expressed his delight while conveying heartfelt congratulations to his Counterpart in next door neighboring State, Sierra Leone. President Bio takes over the gavel of authority of ECOWAS from Nigerian President Bola Ahmed Tinubu who served two…

President Joseph Nyuma Boakai, Sr., has made new appointments in government affecting the Judiciary, the National Port Authority (NPA),the Public Procurement and Concession Commission (PPCC), the John F. KennedyMemorial Medical Center (JFK), and the Notary Public of Montserrado County. Those appointed are: Victoria Worlobah Duncan., Resident Circuit Judge, 13th Judicial Circuit for Margibi County, David Kolleh, member , Board of Directors, National Port Authority, Amira Johnson, Member of the Board of Directors. At the public procurement and concession commission, Melvin Nye, was appointed Member of the Complaint, Appeals and Review Panel At the same time, Bendu Mensah, was also appointed…

By: Matalay Kollie Leela M. Kpukuyou, a daughter of Bong County is making significant strides on the global stage, and her latest achievement has firmly placed Liberia in the international spotlight. On Friday, June 13, 2025, Madam Leelai M. Kpukuyou, a prominent Liberian diplomat and activist for women’s rights, celebrated the launch of her debut memoir, “The Light I Carried Through the Storm”, at the British Council Auditorium in Accra, Ghana. The landmark event attracted an impressive assembly of members from the diplomatic corps, Ghanaian and Liberian dignitaries, esteemed creatives, and supporters from various sectors. Born in Kakata, Margibi County,…

The Liberia Revenue Authority (LRA), in collaboration with the Western Region Journalists Association (WReJA), has concluded a two-day capacity-building workshop aimed at enhancing journalists’ ability to report on taxation and revenue issues. The training took place from June 20–21, 2025, in Tubmanburg, Bomi County, and brought together over twenty media professionals from Bomi, Gbarpolu, and Grand Cape Mount Counties. Held under the theme “Enhancing Tax Awareness and Public Engagement,” the workshop focused on strengthening media engagement in promoting domestic revenue mobilization, especially in underserved regions. LRA’s Manager for Communication, Media, and Public Affairs, D. Kaihenneh Sengbeh, stressed the importance of…

By: Matalay Kollie Cuttington University, over the weekend celebrated the graduation of 707 students across its three campuses, with Education Minister Dr. Jarso Maley Jallah emphasizing the critical need for these graduates to become the change that Liberia requires. The graduation ceremony marks a significant achievement for the institution, with the largest cohort graduating from the undergraduate school in Suakoko. At the undergraduate level, 254 students earned degrees across various disciplines, including 15 in Agriculture and Sustainable Development, 42 in Business and Public Administration, and 93 in Health Sciences. Additionally, 46 students graduated from the Kakata Junior College, while the…

By: Morrison wleh A vehicle belonging to the Sinoe County Health Team was involved in a road accident in River Cess County while en route to Monrovia. According to eyewitnesses, a commercial pickup ran into the health team’s Jeep. Several staff, including Dr. John Yangroble Sinoe County Health Officer and other health workers, were on board when the incident occurred. According to our reporter, no deaths have been reported, though the full condition of those involved is not yet to be made known. Meanwhile, Authorities are not yet issued an official statement regarding the incident.

By: Ben TC Brooks Mariah Walker, the Principal of Webbo High School, has made an urgent appeal for renovations and repairs to the school facilities that suffered extensive damage from severe storms. It can be recalled that storms on March 23, 2023, hit very hard that educational facility resulting in significant damaged of the school’s cafeteria, classrooms for 10th and 11th graders, and parts of the teachers’ quarters. In a drive to help address the situation, Mrs. Walker is actively seeking financial assistance and logistical support from the government, educational organizations, parents, local businesses, and community members. According to her,…