Author: Julius Konton

Ben TC Brooks Leading by Example: County Agriculture Coordinator Cultivates Office Garden Ben TC Brooks Jasper Sherrif Tweh, County Agriculture Coordinator of River Gee, is championing local gardening through the establishment of an office garden that highlights sustainable practices and fosters agricultural engagement. According to Mr. Sheriff , the garden will not only enhance the work of the environment but will also serve as a hands-on demonstration of effective gardening techniques for individuals in the agricultural industry. Tweh revealed that the office garden, which was created four months ago, features a variety of vegetables, including cabbage, cucumbers, and tomatoes, alongside…

President Joseph Nyuma Boakai, Sr., has sent a congratulatory message to His Majesty King Carl XVI Gustaf on the occasion marking the National Day of the Kingdom of Sweden on June 6, 2025. According to a Foreign Ministry release, President Boakai on behalf of the Government and People of Liberia and in his own name, extended warm congratulations to the Government and People of The Kingdom of Sweden on the occasion of that country National Day. President Boakai stated that as Liberia join Sweden in commemorating this historic milestone, he is heartened by the longstanding cordial relations between the two…

Representative Clarence Gahr of Margibi County District #5 has donated 20 motorbikes to commercial motorcyclists operating along the Kakata to Worhn Road corridor. The donation fulfills a written and signed agreement between Representative Gahr and over 60 motorcyclists who pledged their support for his reelection during the 2023 electoral period. The agreement stipulated that the motorcyclists would assist Representative Gahr with grassroots mobilization, outreach, and spreading his reelection messages to the district’s most remote areas. In return, the lawmaker promised to empower them with logistics to boost their livelihoods and economic viability upon winning the election. The presentation ceremony, held…

By: Emmanuel Toe Sinoe County Senator Crayton Duncan has formally requested the Liberian Senate to invite representatives from Firestone, Mittal Steel, and Bea Mountain Mining to give reasons behind the change of names of these companies. In a communication to his colleagues, Senator Duncan wants to know the reasons behind recent name changes – specifically, Firestone becoming Firestone Liberia Incorporated, and ArcelorMittal now known as Mittal Steel Liberia. He believes these changes, incorporating Liberia into their names, should translate into tangible economic benefits for the nation. Furthermore, Senator Duncan is pressing for answers on whether Liberians hold shares in these…

Graduates of Tubman University in Harper Maryland County have called for an immediate audit of President Dr. Olu Menjay. The Graduates under the campaign of restoring transparency and accountability to their institution linked President Menjay to alleged wide range of corruption related issues. The graduates in a move to ensure effectiveness in their advocacy have complain the Tubman University President to the Liberia Anti Corruption Commission for prompt investigation. Among others things, they named alleged rampant Corruption, abused of power, mismanagement, nepotism and favoritism among other things which they stated have led to the abandonment of the core mandate of…

By: Joseph Kerkula In a bold move toward transparency and accountability, the Mayor of the Monrovia City Corporation (MCC), John Siafa, has officially invited the Civil Service Agency (CSA) to conduct a comprehensive financial audit of the institution. Speaking Tuesday at the Ministry of Information, Cultural Affairs and Tourism (MICAT) regular press briefing in Monrovia, Mayor Siafa disclosed that financial discrepancies have been uncovered within the MCC’s Finance Department. The mayor admitted that fraudulent activities are taking place within the corporation and assured the public that his administration is taking urgent and decisive action to address the situation. “We are…

By Elijah Easter Kaykay The Grand Bassa County Health Team, in collaboration with the Liberia National Police, is investigating the circumstances surrounding the sudden and mysterious death of a female patient at Richard Drug Store on Tower Street, in Wee District. The deceased, Yarmah Vah, died unexpectedly on May 30, 2025, after being admitted to the pharmacy for medication. The incident has sparked widespread concern about healthcare practices within the district and has prompted calls for stringent regulation of pharmacy operations. In an interview with journalists on June 2, 2025, District Health Officer Alexander Joe expressed serious concern over the…

The office for the Establishment of War and Economic Crimes Court in Liberia has commended Liberians home and abroad for a united front that saw Liberia’s overwhelming victory for the United Nations Security Council seat. According to the Executive Director of OWECC-L, Dr. Cllr. Jallah Barbu , The level of unity demonstrated during the engagement period is a clear manifestation that Liberians can achieve greater things among the comity of nations as in the Tuesday’s landslide vote at the UN. The OWECC-L believes such feat would have been difficult to achieve if Liberians had not united in supporting their government,…

InfoQuest Liberia has call on all Liberians to see the victory of Country’s return to the United Nations Security Council as a collective effort and a win , win for all Liberians despite political and other backgrounds. The Civil Society group through an official statement following Liberia’s election victory as non permanent member of the united nations security Council also warned Liberians especially politicians from claiming political glory for such milestone achievement. According to InfoQuest, claiming credit from either side of the divide will buried the essence and significance of the diplomatic achievement. InfoQuest Liberia at the same time termed…

Former President George Weah has commended President Joseph Nyuma Boakai and his entire government for ensuring that Liberia secures a seat at the global table as a non-permanent member of the United Nations Security Council. “I extend heartfelt appreciation to the Government of Liberia, led by President Joseph Boakai, for ensuring that this monumental national aspiration came to a successful conclusion”, he re-emphasized. The former Liberian leader also thanked ECOWAS, African Union (AU), and all local and international stakeholders who supported Liberia from the onset which followed through with a resounding 181 votes respectively. According to him, when his government…