Author: Julius Konton

By Elijah Easter Kaykay In a tragic and shocking incident, the community of Compound-3 in Wee Statutory District, Grand Bassa County, is mourning the sudden death of Mohammed Toure, a 48-year-old man discovered lifeless in his fiancée’s room early Saturday morning. According to reports from the fiancée, Finda Harlie, the incident occurred around 3 a.m. on Saturday. She explained that Mohammed Toure had begun feeling unwell, exhibiting signs of discomfort and shivering. He requested to use the bathroom, and after returning to the room, Finda heard a loud sound, resembling a fall, at the door. Rushing to investigate, she found…

Rotaract of Monrovia has inducted a new corp of officials to steer the Affairs of that body for a period of one year. Speaking at the induction ceremony was the Secretary of the Rotary Club of Monrovia Hattie Gbei wureh who admonished the new leadership to lead with Integrity, empathy and purpose. She reminded the new leadership that Rotary mission is to create positive change in their respective communities, foster professional and personal growth and to build lasting friendships rooted in share purpose. At the same time she urged them to work and make a difference in their space. “I…

Liberia stands on the brink of a transformative epoch in its financial and economic landscape, with the introduction of Michael G. Müller, a celebrated Liberian expatriate residing in Switzerland. Mr. Müller has garnered worldwide acclaim for his exceptional expertise as a Financial Specialist, underscored by his prestigious affiliation with the Union Bank of Switzerland (UBS), a powerhouse in the global banking industry and financial world. Following a brief yet insightful virtual dialogue with Mr. Müller, leading experts and observers are unequivocally convinced that he possesses the acumen and strategic foresight indispensable for his appointment as one of Liberia’s principal negotiators.…

First Touch Sports Academy has now intensified its advocacy campaign against drug and substance abuse across the Country. Established to promote and empower young talents, the Sports and youth empowerment institution since its existence have championed the advocacy campaign, raising the necessary awareness around the danger of drugs especially amongst its targeted beneficiaries, the young people. Through its vision Bearer and Chief Executive Officer Nusee Eraser Cooper, First Touch has organized series of awareness activities and Championed advocacy campaign around the negative effect of drugs and substance abuse over the period mainly among the future leaders of Liberia. Birthed in…

President Joseph Nyuma Boakai, Sr., has signed Executive Order No. 151, instituting sweeping measures to restrict the export of unprocessed rubber and promote domestic value addition. The latest move was among other things geared towards an effort aimed at revitalizing Liberia’s rubber sector and fostering inclusive economic growth. Speaking at the regular executive mansion press briefing, Presidential Press Secretary Kula Fofana said the Executive Order, effective immediately, seeks to transition Liberia’s rubber industry from an extractive, raw-material export economy into a value-added, job-creating sector that supports GDP growth, employment, and export earnings. According to her, the Liberian leader emphasized that…

The Ministry of Commerce and Industry and the Central Bank of Liberia have partnered with seven financial institutions to provide much-needed credit to the nation’s micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs). The initiative, part of the Liberia Finance Investment and Trade Project, is supported by funding from the World Bank. ​The agreement was officially signed at a ceremony on the tenth floor of the Central Bank of Liberia. Minister of Commerce and Industry, Magdalene Dagoseh, and Central Bank Executive Governor, Henry Saamoi, signed on behalf of their respective institutions, along with representatives from the participating banks. Minister Dagoseh acknowledged the…

By : Ben TC Brooks Superintendent Mike T. Swengbe has taken a decisive step to halt the unlawful activities of foreign nationals, believed to be Burkinabes, who are operating in River Gee County without work permits or authorization. According to the superintendent, his action comes in response to increasing concerns from local residents and authorities about the unregulated actions of Burkinabe nationals within the county. In an interview with our correspondent, Superintendent Swengbe reaffirmed his commitment to maintaining law and order in River Gee. He emphasized that these unauthorized activities pose a threat not only to the local economy but…

By: Laymah Kollie Plenary of the Liberian Senate recently took a decision to reprice Petroleum services for Private and Public Tank owners. The decision affects storage charges for petroleum products, financing cost, and evaporation cost as well. In the new prices, storage charge for both private and public tank owners amount to $0.10cent per gallon, $0.6cent for jetty maintenance, $0.9cent for independent inspectorate, $0.5cent for testing and handling, and $5cent for road fund, totaling $0.35cent. Financing cost is set at $0.1cent and evaporation cost at $0.50cent which is a 50percent reduction rate. The Plenary decision is performed through her oversight…

The Superintendent of Montserrado County, Whroway Bryant, has provided new vehicles to government staff in Bentol, including the Bentol City Corporation, to alleviate ongoing transportation challenges. The donation, valued at $49,000, aims to improve employee punctuality and efficiency. ​The items, procured through the County and Social Development Funds, include a 17-seater bus for county employees and two track cycles for the Bentol City Corporation. The donation also included one motorcycle. ​During the handover ceremony, Superintendent Bryant stressed the importance of public service and urged county and city staff to be dedicated to their duties. “This initiative is to ensure that…

The outstanding work of the Morroccan Government through its Ambassador to Liberia Amb.Lahoucine Rahmouni continue to be recognized and commended by various sectors within the Country. Just under a year since the establishment of the Morrocco’s embassy near Monrovia , the impactful work of the Moroccan Ambassador has not gone unnoticed especially among key stakeholders and individuals alike. The embassy has already started working to implement some of its projects and programs in Liberia in the interest of the two Countries and peoples respectively. Infrastructure development, health , education, agriculture among others are key areas of interventions from Morrocco which…