Author: Julius Konton

President Joseph Nyuma Boakai has emphasized the urgent need for more Liberians to return to the soil and embrace agriculture as a foundation for national development, food security, and sustainable livelihoods. “Agriculture remains the backbone of our economy. If we are serious about reducing poverty, improving nutrition, and creating jobs, we must harness our natural resources and take pride in producing what we eat,” the President declared. Among other things, The President’s visit to his farm is part of his broader agenda to promote agricultural productivity and rural development under the ARREST Agenda, which prioritizes Agriculture, Roads, Rule of Law,…

By: Abraham K. KollieEmail: kollieabraham23@gmail.comJune, 9, 2025 Former Representative Candidate Momo F. Danneh has called for increased government support for rural communities, emphasizing the importance of empowering local farmers as crucial to addressing food security and economic development rural areas particularly Liberia. As part of his campaign promises, Mr. Danneh has recently invested in an improved agricultural initiative, cultivating over Twenty_Five (25) acres of groundnuts, a move he believes could serve as a catalyst for rural growth and sustainability. Speaking recently in Todee lower Montserrado County, Mr. Danneh added that his commitment to supporting local farmers doesn’t end with his…

By: Macdonald Dennis- Freelancer Authorities in Margibi County are looking into a disagreement involving a local woman named Sarah, who is accused of mocking her neighbor, Bendu Potee, after a heated argument over an okra garden in Compound Town on Friday, June 6. The trouble began when Madam Bendu accused Sarah of insulting her while she was working in her okra garden, leading to a heated exchange between the two women. The argument quickly escalated, with Bendu claiming that Sarah verbally attacked her and made fun of her, which further fueled the conflict. As a result of the altercation, Madam…

By: Macdonald Dennis- Freelancer In observance of World Clubfoot Day, themed “Together We Can Minimize Clubfoot Deformity in Liberia,” Representative Augustine Chiewolo of Lofa County Electoral District #5 has emphasized the urgent need for substantial government backing and the nationalization of the Liberia Clubfoot Program. Chiewolo, who is also the Executive Director of the Faith Clinical Orthopedic Rehabilitation Center (FACORC) and a dedicated advocate for the Clubfoot Program in Liberia, delivered his remarks during a national event held in Congo Town, Monrovia, on June 3, 2025. He noted the significant advancements made by the program and underscored the pressing need…

President Joseph Nyuma Boakai has welcomed the launch as a strong vote of investor confidence in Liberia’s stability and future. Speaking during the inauguration of the US$1.4 billion Concentrator Plant at the Mt. Tokadeh Mining Site in Nimba County operated by ArcelorMittal Liberia, President Boakai said the level of investment is a testament to the growing confidence in the security and wellbeing of the Country in the positive direction of its investment climate. He furthered, “We are proud to witness this expansion, an achievement that touches the lives of our people and represents progress not just in infrastructure, but in…

In a heartfelt gesture of respect and unity, former President George Weah honored the late First Lady Nancy Doe with a generous donation and an emotional tribute during her funeral arrangements. Speaking with visible emotion, the former Liberian leader urged Liberians to embrace peace and unity: “I treated Nancy Doe with respect. We should not let anything come between us. We are one people. We need peace”, he re-emphasized. As a mark of his respect, Ex- President Weah presented to the Doe’s family with a package comprising 1 million Liberian dollars (approximately US$5,000.00), 50 bags of 25kg rice, and a…

The House of Representatives Committee on Ways, Means and Finance, through the Legislative Budget Office (LBO), has released the schedule for the First Quarter FY2025 Budget Revenue Performance Public Hearings. The hearings will begin on Wednesday, June 11, 2025, at 10:00 AM in the First Floor Conference Room of the Capitol Building. According to the House Press Bureau, the hearings will feature appearances from key revenue-generating agencies to provide performance updates for the first quarter of the fiscal year. Day One – Wednesday, June 11, 2025:• Ministry of Finance & Development Planning / Liberia Revenue Authority: 10:00 AM – 12:00…

 President Joseph Nyuma Boakai, Sr., has by Proclamation declared Monday, June 9, 2025 as “International Archieves Day and is to be observed throughout the Republic as a Working Holiday. The Proclamation calls on the Center for National Document and Record Agency or National Archives of the Republic of Liberia, the relevant agencies, civil society organizations and partners concerned to observe the Day in keeping with prescribed healthy protocols. According to a Foreign Ministry release, the Proclamation added that it is of great importance that June 9, 2025 be celebrated in Liberia as International Archives Day under the global theme: “Archives are Accessible: Archives for everyone”, which has informed the…

By: Ben TC Brooks The KunCare Foundation has provided fifty new desks to the Demonstration School in Fish Town, River Gee County. The gesture among other things is significantly enhancing the learning conditions of students who previously had to sit on the floor during lessons. The donation headed by the Foundation’s Chief Executive Officer, Cllr. Kun Teh, addresses concerns raised by various local media regarding the inadequate learning environment at the public institution, which prompted widespread calls for assistance. At a brief handover ceremony, Cllr. Teh said there is a critical need to invest in the education and development of…

By: Matalay Kollie In a collaborative effort aimed at bolstering local environmental governance, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) of Liberia, with support from the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and its Energy and Environment Project, has initiated a two-day capacity-building workshop for members of the County Environment Committees from Bong and Gbarpolu Counties. Kicking off on June 6, the workshop, themed “Environment Protection Management: Taking Environmental Governance to the People,” is designed to empower county-level environmental teams to better address pressing local environmental issues. The initiative is a crucial part of the EPA’s ongoing decentralization efforts, which seek to bring…