Author: Julius Konton

By: Laymah Kollie The Environmental Protection Agency and its partners have begun a two-day working session aimed at integrating gender into the Community Action Plans (CAPs) of six vulnerable coastal communities in Sinoe County. Held under the theme “Empowering Communities through Gender Equality,” the session is taking place at the Blue and Green Room of Stella Maris Polytechnic University in Monrovia from July 23–24, 2025. The initiative is being implemented under the Enhancing the Resilience of Vulnerable Coastal Communities in Sinoe County of Liberia Project (ERVCCS). The project is supported through a grant from the Global Environment Facility (GEF), with…

By: Elijah Easter Kaykay The Grand Bassa County Administration has taken a significant step toward improving governance and service delivery by distributing 28 motorbikes to district superintendents and commissioners. The official handover ceremony was held on Wednesday at the county administrative office, signaling a commitment to strengthening rural outreach. Superintendent Karyou Johnson presided over the event, emphasizing that the motorbikes were procured through the 2024 budget, following all procurement guidelines mandated by the Public Procurement and Concessions Commission (PPCC). “These motorbikes are crucial in addressing the transportation challenges faced by our local leaders in remote areas,” Superintendent Johnson stated. He…

By: Ben TC Brooks Residents of Fish-Town are witnessing a little reduction of prices of some essential goods, providing much-needed relief to the community. The reduction is particularly welcome for those who have been facing increased living costs in recent months. Local market reports indicate a noticeable drop in the prices of crucial staples, including rice, cooking oil, sugar, and flour. The price of a 25-kg bag of rice has decreased from LD$4,200 to LD$3,800, and a gallon of vegetable oil has fallen from LD$2,300 to LD$1,800. The reduction also see the cost of a bag of flour dropped, from…

By: Ben TC Brooks The construction of $650,000 Fish-Town City Hall in River Gee County has been abandoned causing disappointment and frustration among local residents. The project was intended to create a central location for local government services and enhance civic participation, ultimately improving the administration of Fish-Town and nearby areas. The Fish-Town City Hall project was initiated in March 2023 as part of a larger effort to upgrade infrastructure in the County. Funded through a Presidential initiative and executed by the Liberia Agency for Community Empowerment, it was meant to become a significant landmark for the county. Despite initial…

The Senate Committee Chair on National Defence, Security and Veterans Affairs, Lofa County Senator, Momo Cyrus has donated a huge consignment of rain gear to the Liberia National Police (LNP). The donation made by Senator includes; 500 raincoats and 1,000 reflective jackets. The gesture was in an effort to ensure safety during the rainy season for officers of the Liberia National Police. Speaking during the presentation, Senator Cyrus praised the LNP for its professionalism under the leadership of Inspector General Gregory Coleman and pledged to advocate for increased budgetary support in the 2026 national budget. He also announced that, as…

The Liberian Senate has unanimously confirmed Mohammed Sheriff as Managing Director for the Liberia Electricity Cooperation. Following the confirmation hearing, Twenty Senators voted in favor with none abstention and none against. Prior to his confirmation, Sheriff served as Acting Managing Director for couple of months now. Meanwhile, The Senate’s decision will be communicated to President Joseph Boakai for further action.

By: Laymah Kollie Cllr. Boakai Kanneh, Associate Justice-Designate for the Supreme Court of Liberia has emphasized the need to rewrite the Constitution of Liberia. Appearing before the Committee on Judiciary, Human Rights, Claims and Petitions on his confirmation hearing, Cllr. Kanneh said the constitution doesn’t meet present day reality, as such, a reform is needed. “The constitution has been overshadowed by time and i am proposing that we rewrite the constitution particularly article 91,92.” According to the nominee, rewriting the constitution will provide a clear requirement for verdicts instead of judges working at their own discretion. “Instead of individual making…

In continuation of its robust and proactive reform agenda, The Civil Service Agency has officially announced a new mandate for all Ministries, Agencies, and Commissions, effective July 28, 2025. Following the official release of the pronouncement , the CSA said no Personnel Action Notice will be processed without a certificate confirming a successful pass in the National Civil Service Testing Center examination. As part of the process, The National Civil Service Testing Center began administering these exams on June 23, 2025. According to the CSA, The directive aligns with Section 3.2.1 of the Standing Orders for the Civil Service, which…

President Joseph Nyuma Boakai has officially launched the Youth Entrepreneurship Investment Bank, the YEIB. The initiative, the Liberian leader stated speaks directly to the heart of the future because over sixty percent of the Country’s population is under the age of thirty. According to him, The program gives hope to the young people by turning them from job seekers into job creators. As part of the program, he told the gathering that it will provide financing, mentorship, and the skills they need to succeed in agriculture, technology, the knowledge based economy, and other emerging sectors. Speaking further , he pointed…

In the wake of mixed views in the public surrounding the Supreme Court’s transitional Saga, The President of the Liberia National Bar Association Cllr. Bornor M. Varmah said there is no potential for a constitutional and institutional crisis. However, he stated that such is dependent on how the transition is managed. Cllr. Varmah carefully following the issue as well as giving legal backgrounds and analysis recommends way forward for the process. Among other things, he wants strict adherance to constitutional timelines. At the same time, he calls for delay in the oath and formal assumption of office by the new…