Author: Julius Konton

By: Ben TC Brooks The Superintendent of Nimba County Kuo Meapeh Gono has urged religious institutions, particularly churches in Liberia, to play a pivotal role in the country’s development and stability. Speaking at the official opening of the 20th National Conference of the Harvest Intercontinental Ministries Unlimited, Liberia Mission, in Sanniqueille, Nimba County, on August 13, 2025, Superintendent Gono encouraged churches to become catalysts for social change, national advancement, and spiritual growth. She highlighted the moral responsibility and opportunity that churches have to serve as pillars of development in Liberia. The conference, which runs from August 12 to 17, 2025,…

President Joseph Nyuma Boakai, Sr., has departed the country to attend the Ninth Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD-9). The conference is scheduled for August 16–23, 2025, in Yokohama, Japan, and Expo 2025 in Osaka, in Japan respectively. TICAD is a premier forum co-organized by the Government of Japan, the United Nations, the World Bank, and the African Union Commission to foster high-level policy dialogue on African development, trade, investment, and global partnership. While in Japan, President Boakai will also engage in strategic meetings at Expo 2025 to showcase Liberia’s development vision and explore bilateral and multilateral cooperation opportunities.…

President Joseph Nyuma Boakai, Sr. has officially signed into law the 2025 Liberia National Tourism Act. The decision by the Liberian leader marked a significant milestone in the country’s efforts to develop tourism as a major driver of economic growth and employment. President Boakai emphasized that the establishment of the LNTA reflects the Government’s commitment to harnessing Liberia’s rich cultural and natural heritage to attract international tourists, stimulate local business growth, and create sustainable employment opportunities. Following the sigining of the legal instrument , the Liberia National Tourism Authority will immediately begin its work to implement programs that promote Liberia…

By: Julius Konton Liberian leader Joseph Nyuma Boakai has welcomed the new cohort of Peace Corps volunteers to Liberia highlighting their Longstanding Partnership with Liberia. Speaking at a well attended official swearing in ceremony, President Boakai described the Peace Corps as more than a program, calling it a “gift from the American people” to Liberia. Highlighting their meaningfully impact to Liberia, President Boakai pointed out that the program through the Peace Corps volunteers among other things offered time, knowledge, compassion, and solidarity for which Liberia remains truly grateful. The Liberian Leader at the same time emphasized the importance of partnerships…

The Office of the West African Examination Council Liberia office has officially released provisional results from the 2025, National and International Exams respectively. The two exams began on April 28 and climax on June 2025. Releasing the results for the International category, the West African Senior Secondary Certificate Exams, the Head of National Office of WAEC, Dale Gbotoe said 51, 822 candidates sat the Exams with female accounting for 26,833 and males, 24,989. He disclosed that of the total number of candidates who sat the test 48, 393 amounting to 93.38% successfully passed the exams while 3,391 failed respectively. Even…

By: Julius Konton President Joseph Nyuma Boakai has underscored the need for an urgent reform within Liberia’s Judiciary sector stressing that it is non- negotiable. Speaking when he commissioned the Chief Justice and Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of Liberia, The Liberian leader told the gathering that transparency, speedy and fair justce is the foundation of a thriving democracy. “Transparency and asset declaration are not optional they are legal requirements and moral obligations”, he re-emphasized. Speaking further President Boakai called on all members of the Judiciary and Legislature to declare their assets and uphold the highest ethical standards to…

By: Morlu F. Freeman Sr. The Liberian National Police (LNP) officially launched a three-day training program in Voinjama City aimed at equipping members of the Community Watch Forum with the skills necessary to enhance the security of their towns, villages, and communities. The initiative, which began in the Zorzor District, attracted over 300 participants throughout the region, reflecting a strong commitment to community safety. The event was graced by the presence of George Karlay Jr., assistant to the city mayor, who expressed profound gratitude to the participants for their dedication to serving their communities and the nation at large. He…

‎‎By: Martina Francia‎‎The Liberia Football Association (LFA) has unveiled a sweeping increase in prize money and financial support across its top football competitions, with a strong emphasis on promoting women’s football in the country.‎‎Speaking during the media engagement on Tuesday, the President of the Liberia Football Association, Mustapha Raji, stated that beginning with the 2025/26 season, the LFA First Division champions will see a 50% increase in prize money, now set at US$30,000 while the Women’s Upper Division champions will receive US$25,000, reflecting a 25% boost in their prize.‎‎”These developments were unanimously approved during the latest LFA Executive Committee meeting…

By: Stephen N. Sonpon The Assets Recovery and Property Retrieval Taskforce has reaffirmed its commitment to retrieval government assets allegedly stolen in and around Liberia. According to AREPT Chairman, Cllr. Edwin Kla Martin they will never give up, and will keep pushing and ensuring that the mandate of AREPT is achieved. Speaking at the launched of the institution’s Website in Paynesville Cllr. Edwin Martin stated that Corruption fights back, with this notion in mind, they have handled the litigation professionally and today, they are bold, strong and committed to the fight against corruption. He noted that AREPT has launched over…

By: Ben TC Brooks A 35-year-old woman, Beatrice Quayee, also known as “Finish Fine,” has died after drowning in a creek in Gbeapo Kanweaken, River Gee County. According to friends and relatives, Quayee had epilepsy and was living with her boyfriend, “Opa,” who reportedly has mental health challenges. The pair lived together in Gbeapo Kanweaken, where she often earned money by washing clothes for others. Over the weekend, while doing her own laundry near the creek, Quayee reportedly suffered an epileptic seizure, causing her to fall into the water. With no one nearby to assist, she drowned. A passerby later…