Author: Julius Konton

The delegation of the House of Representatives of Liberia has been formally admitted into the Pan-African Parliament (PAP) at the ongoing 5th Ordinary Session of the Sixth Legislature in Midrand, South Africa. The delegation include Alex S. Noah – Head of Delegation, Alex Job Grant and Member, Marie Johnson – Member respectively. The induction took place during a plenary session of the Pan-African Parliament on Monday, July 21, 2025, following which Alex S. Noah delivered a stirring inaugural address on behalf of the Liberian delegation. Describing the induction not merely as a ceremonial formality but as a solemn recommitment to…

By: Joseph Kerkula‎‎‎ Aggrieved employees at Liberia’s Ministry of Transport staged a protest on Tuesday, drawing the attention of President Joseph Nyuma Boakai to what they described as an “illegal agreement” recently signed by the government with a foreign company.‎‎According to the protesters, the Ministry has unlawfully handed over key duties and responsibilities to a Lebanese-owned company, Liberia Traffic Management, without following proper procedures or consulting internal stakeholders.‎‎Speaking to reporters during the protest, Edwina Dahn, Director of Customer Service at the Ministry of Transport, said the agreement was signed without any form of consultation with Ministry staff or oversight by…

The ECOWAS Regional Fund for Agriculture and Food (RFAF), hosted by the ECOWAS Bank for Investment and Development (EBID), has officially launched a capacity-building program under the pilot phase of the West African Initiative for Climate-Smart Agriculture (WAICSA). The five-day training, taking place from July 21 to 25, 2025, in Lagos, Nigeria, is aimed at strengthening the capacity of financial institutions across West Africa. The goal is to equip them with the tools to effectively on-lend credit to agricultural small and medium-sized enterprises (Agri-SMEs) operating within the climate-smart agriculture value chain. Among other things, Food insecurity and climate change continue…

By: Laymah Kollie The Board of Commissioners of the Liberia Telecommunications Authority in its confirmation hearing on Monday July 21,2025 attributed significant inadequate network stability to the use of counterfeit phones operating in the country. Chairman-Designate of the Board Clarence Massaquoi told Senators in session that most often the poor internet power experienced by users are not solely caused by internet providers but the devices being used. He stated that the effectiveness of network can depend on the carrier and most of the phones being sold in Liberia seem to have poor carriers. “Honorable Senators we have come to realize…

By: Laymah Kollie The Ministry of Health, accompanied by a delegation from the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) led by Hawa O. Sana and Maima Briggs Mensah of the Liberian Legislature, conducted a joint supervisory visit to the WAHO Health Center in Tewor District, Grand Cape Mount County. Dr. Nuntia Gbanlon-Nuahn, the Family Health Director led the MOH’s delegation during the visit. The visit formed part of ongoing oversight efforts surrounding the expansion of the facility, which is being implemented with support from the West African Health Organization (WAHO), the health agency of ECOWAS. Among other things, The…

By: Akoi M. Baysah, Jr. The council Chairman of the Louisiana Township, Dennis Bolay, has stressed the critical role of primary education in shaping future career paths and national development. Delivering the keynote address on Saturday, July 19, 2025, at the Louisiana Public School, Mr. Bolay underscored that primary education forms the cornerstone of lifelong learning and personal growth, describing it as a fundamental pillar in developing future professionals. He said in today’s rapidly changing world, where jobs and technologies are constantly evolving, parents must acknowledge the lasting impact of early education on a child’s ability to thrive. Mr. Bolay…

By: Laymah Kollie And Stephen Sonpon The Liberia Drug Enforcement Agency (LDEA) has formally charged and forwarded suspect Quita Dolo Kosso to the RIA Magisterial Court following her arrest for trafficking narcotics into Liberia. On July 12, 2025, Mrs. Kosso, a 39 year old Liberian national, was arrested upon arrival at Roberts International Airport (RIA) from Bangkok, Thailand, via Kenya Airways Flight #KQ887 at approximately 6:00 PM. Upon her arrival, LDEA officers discovered 3.355 kilograms of cocaine, with an estimated street value of USD $181,008. While in custody, the suspect fell ill during preliminary investigation. On July 16, her attorneys,…

By: Stephen N. Sonpon The Liberia Drug Enforcement Agency LDEA, has to clarified circulating reports concerning the arrest and legal proceedings involving Nigerian national Tony Obi, believed to be the brother of Henry Iki, the alleged recipient of the 3.355 kg of cocaine trafficked by Quita Dolo Kosso. Following his alleged attempt to bribe LDEA officers on July 13, 2025, at the Roberts International Airport (RIA) with USD 10,000 in a failed effort to secure the release of both Quita Dolo Kosso and the cocaine shipment, Tony Obi was immediately arrested. According to the LDEA, He was investigated and charged…

By: Laymah Kollie The Executive Director of the Environmental Protection Agency Executive Director Dr. Emmanuel K. Urey Yarkpawolo has succeeded in rallying critical support for the Yarkpawolo Public School. The initiative marked a significant boost for grassroots education and community development in rural Bong County. At the school’s 5th closing ceremony held on July 17, 2025, local and international stakeholders celebrated not just academic achievements, but a growing movement for inclusive rural progress driven by education, women’s empowerment, and infrastructure development. Dr. Yarkpawolo, a native of Gomue, reflected on his humble beginnings, recalling how the absence of early education due…

By: Ben TC Brooks In preparation of Liberia’s Independence Day celebration on July 26, the River Gee Detachment of the Liberia National Police has kicked off a week-long road safety enforcement campaign aimed at enhancing traffic management and reducing accidents in Fish-Town City, Rivergee County. Assistant Commissioner of Police in River Gee County, Theophilus Toe Togba, issued a formal warning to motorbike riders and vehicle operators, advising them not to park on the main street of the city. ACP Togba noted that the ongoing issue of parking along the main roadway has become a significant traffic problem, leading to congestion…