Author: Jaheim T. Tumu

Monrovia – In a historic moment reverberating from the Vatican to the streets of Monrovia, the Catholic Church in Liberia has joined millions around the globe in extending prayerful wishes to newly elected Pope Leo XIV—formerly Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost—the first American to ascend to the papacy.

VATICAN CITY – In a historic moment for the Roman Catholic Church, American-born Cardinal Robert Prevost has been elected as the new pope and will be known henceforth as Pope Leo XIV. This makes him the first pope from the United States and the first to take the name Leo in over a century.

MONROVIA – Former Liberian President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf has endorsed the launch of Modern Savings and Loans Microfinance Deposit-Taking Institution, calling on Liberians to support trustworthy financial institutions and urging a culture of transparency and accountability in the banking sector.

Monrovia — Finance and Development Planning Minister Augustine K. Ngafuan has announced an end to the culture of delays and inefficiency in the public sector, warning ministries and agencies that there will be “no more excuses.”

Paynesville – U.S.-based Liberian psychiatrist Levi Wondeyee has launched a mental health initiative aimed at rehabilitating underprivileged youth and adults struggling with drug addiction and trauma-related disorders in Liberia.

Monrovia – The Government of Liberia has signed a major port modernization agreement with Tanger Med Engineering, a subsidiary of Morocco’s internationally recognized Tanger Med Port Authority, aimed at overhauling the Freeport of Monrovia and the Port of Buchanan.

Monrovia – President Joseph Boakai has appointed former Bomi County Senator Sando Johnson as his Legislative Liaison to the Liberian Senate, just days after Johnson publicly pledged to use insults to defend the President against critics.

Monrovia – FC Fassell President Cassell Kuoh claimed a surprise victory in an exhibition chess match against Liberia’s reigning national champion, Leroy Debblay, during the official launch of the National Classical Chess Championship in Monrovia.

MONROVIA – A standoff is emerging between the Executive Protection Service (EPS) and opposition figures, spotlighting deepening tensions within the country’s political and security landscape.

Voinjama – The Student Council of Lofa County University (LCU) has strongly refuted allegations that the university’s president, Dr. Isaac P. Podah, compelled students to purchase civics textbooks as a condition for enrollment.