Author: Edwin Genoway, Jr.

Bo-Waterside, Grand Cape Mount – Officials from Liberia and Sierra Leone have officially launch the Gola Resilience, Empowerment, Access, and Peacebuilding (REAP) project. It was launched at Bo-Waterside, the Liberian side of their shared border.

Monrovia, Liberia – Liberia’s Finance Minister, Augustine Ngafuan, has announced that the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) has canceled or frozen several development projects in Liberia worth around $51 million. These projects impact key sectors such as health, education, elections, and domestic revenue collection.

Sayjilium Town, Bomi County – The Raise Your Hand Foundation (RHYF) has officially completed the construction of a state-of-the-art 25-bedroom health center in Sayjilium Town, Bomi County.

Monrovia – Liberia’s Ambassador to the United Nations, Lewis Brown, has called on all Liberians to unite in support of the country’s bid for a non-permanent seat on the UN Security Council for the 2026-2027 term.

Monrovia – The United States Ambassador to Liberia, Mark C. Toner, and the Commissioner of the Liberia Maritime Authority, Cllr. Neto Zarzar Lighe, visited the Liberia Maritime Training Institute (LMTI) Thursday to reaffirm the strong partnership between the United States and Liberia in maritime education and training.

Monrovia – President Joseph Nyumah Boakai has committed to transforming the Armed Forces of Liberia (AFL) into one of the most formidable military forces in West Africa, ensuring that it plays a vital role in safeguarding the nation’s future.

Monrovia – In a significant move to strengthen Liberia’s transport sector, President Joseph Boakai has endorsed the Concession Agreement between the Government of Liberia and Liberia Transport Management (LTM), reaffirming the country’s commitment to the agreement despite previous disputes.

Monrovia – Stanton Witherspoon, the well-known CEO of The Spoon Network and host of the popular Liberian talk show “SPOON Talk,” has publicly expressed deep remorse for his unintentional role in the wire fraud case known as Operation Nightingale. The case, which involved the sale of fraudulent nursing diplomas, has affected thousands, and Witherspoon’s involvement has drawn widespread attention.

Monrovia — Liberia is poised to benefit from a groundbreaking global fire safety initiative, the 1Billion Readiness Initiative, unveiled by the Dubai Civil Defence (DCD). This global initiative aims to educate one billion people worldwide on fire safety and prevention, and Liberia is set to play a crucial role in this effort.

MONROVIA — In a public statement issued Monday, the Concerned Citizens for the Protection of the Constitution, Democracy, and the Rule of Law (CCPCDL) have strongly condemned the actions of the Liberia National Police (LNP) and the National Security Agency (NSA) for alleged human rights violations, calling for the immediate and unconditional release of Thomas Etheridge, Andrew Lawson, and other detainees.