Author: Julius Konton

Liberia’s 178th Independence day orator Rev. Emmett Dunn has cautioned the ruling establishment not demonized and disrespect the opposition. According to him, The role of political opposition Democracy is not a spectator sport. He said the crowning of any one ruling party Democracy is the constant exchange of ideas, The Clash of Visions for the common good. He re-emphasized that the opposition are not the enemy of the state but are part of machinery of accountability. According to him, A nation Where opposition voices are silenced, it is a nation walking into darkness. “Let us not fear disagreement, But let…

President Joseph Nyuma Boakai has reausred Liberians that he is now ready to make bold decision, free of bias to advance Liberia. Speaking when he delivered his 178th Independence Day message to Liberians, he called on Liberian to put politics and personal interests secondary to the public good and realize the Liberia the people have envisioned since its founding. He promised to work with every Liberian, regardless of their political affiliation, because building a nation is bigger than any one group or any one interest. “As we look ahead, let us remember the words of President Jimmy Carter, spoken right…

President Joseph Nyuma Boakai has been warned to fire officials of government who are not performing and to desist from suspension. Speaking at programs marking Liberia’s 178th Independence Celebrations Rev. Emmett Dunn said President Boakai’s leadership is marked by his humility, character and his commitment has offered a new tune to the Country’s politics. “So, I encourage you sir. to lead boldly, to lead transparently, to lead justly, Challenge the old Order, Empower The Next Generation, Fire and don’t suspend”, he re-emphasized. Speaking further ,he cautioned the Chief Executive that tomorrow, It’s not promised him a second term stating that…

By: Julius Konton President Joseph Nyuma Boakai has expressed concern over the poor state and conditions at the Monrovia Central Prison. He made the remarks Friday when he toured the facility of the prison compound in central Monrovia. As a means of taking action to help address the situation, the Liberian leader disclosed plans by his government to help improve facilities of prisons across Liberia. Speaking further he narrtaed that people who are providing health services for the inmates also look like they are in prison, something he described as sad and needs to change. “This does not represent where…

By: Laymah Kollie The Executive Director of the Liberia Environmental Protection Agency Dr. Emmanuel K. Urey Yarkpawolo, has called for the urgent integration of Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH) into the country’s climate change response framework, describing it as “not optional—but imperative.” Dr. Yarkpawolo made the passionate appeal on Wednesday during the closing session of a high-level national workshop focused on Liberia’s WASH Climate Rationale and Action Plan. The workshop, held in Monrovia, brought together key actors from government, civil society, development partners, the private sector, and academia to strengthen the role of WASH in the country’s updated Nationally Determined…

By: Laymah Kollie The Liberian Senate has voted to confirm Commissioners of the Liberia Telecommunications Authority. The Commissioners include: Clarence Massaquoi Chairman-Designate, Angela Cassell Bush Commissioner-Designate, Ben A. Fofanna Commissioner-Designate and Patrick Honna Commissioner Designate. The Commissioners obtained 23 and 21 votes respectively, confirming two-third majority of the Senate. Meanwhile, The decision will be communicated to President Joseph Boakai for further action.

By: Laymah Kollie Liberian Senate has confirm Peter Solo as Director General of the National Lottery Authority. Twenty-three Senators voted in favor of the nominee with none against and none abstained. Meanwhile, The decision will be communicated to President Joseph Boakai for onward action.

By: Laymah Kollie Plenary of the Liberian Senate has voted to confirm Cllr. Boakai Kanneh as Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of Liberia. Following the confirmation, Senators voted in favor of the nominee with none against and none abstained. The decision will be communicated to President Joseph Boakai for onward action. Cllr. Kanneh is the former Chairman of the Law Reform Commission, a body tasked with reviewing and modernizing Liberia’s legal framework.

The Women’s Legislative Caucus of Liberia has welcomed and strongly commended the recent statement made by Speaker Richard Nagbe Koon, Speaker of the House of Representatives, during the official launch of the Mano River Union (MRU) Parliament. In his remarks, Speaker Koon highlighted the vital but often under recognized role of women across the MRU region. He said across the Mano River region, women are driving informal economies, sustaining families, leading community peace efforts, and advocating for justice. Despite the contribution, he stated that too often, they remain underrepresented in decision-making, under protected in law, and underserved by public policy.…

By: Julius Konton The Director General of the Civil Service Agency Dr. Josiah Joekai has re-emphasized that the CSA remains committed to strengthening the National Civil Service Testing Center and positioning it as a cornerstone for building a competent, transparent, and service-oriented Civil Service in Liberia. Speaking at the Ministry of Information Culture Affairs and Tourism regular Press Briefing, Mr. Joekai said in line with Chapter 3, Section 3.2.1 of the Standing Orders for the Civil Service, all appointments to civil service positions within the Government of Liberia must be merit-based and guided by competitive assessments. As part of the…