Author: Obediah Johnson

MONROVIA – A recent power outage at Roberts International Airport (RIA), which caused operational disruptions, has been linked to an unusual source: birds.

MONROVIA – Senator Momo Cyrus has criticized the role of past leaders in Liberia’s ongoing socio-economic challenges, attributing the country’s backwardness to poorly negotiated contracts and concessions that prioritized personal gain over the nation’s interest.

Monrovia – The National Fisheries and Aquaculture Authority (NaFAA) has officially handed over the World Bank-financed Fisheries College and Regional Center of Excellence facilities to the University of Liberia (UL).

Monrovia – Amid the dire economic struggles facing Liberians, the recent purchase of two luxury vehicles by President Joseph Boakai has ignited a fierce debate across the nation. The 2025 Lexus LX 700HR Super Ultra Luxury SUVs, valued at nearly US$300,000, have become a symbol of perceived hypocrisy, causing a public outcry as critics question the President’s commitment to the people he vowed to serve.

Monrovia – The National Fisheries and Aquaculture Authority (NaFAA) is currently facing significant financial challenges, including outstanding arrears totaling US$3.1 million, according to the newly appointed acting Director General, J. Cyrus Saygbe, Sr. By Obediah Johnson, [email protected] Saygbe took office on March 24, following the suspension of former Director General, Madam Emma Glassco, due to allegations of financial mismanagement and administrative inefficiency. During his induction Monday, Saygbe highlighted the financial difficulties confronting the agency, including unpaid vendor bills, unresolved Liberia Revenue Authority (LRA) income tax and NASSCORP withholding issues, and overdue payments to the National Port Authority (NPA). He emphasized…

CAPITOL HILL, Monrovia – The Liberian Senate has raised concerns over President Joseph Boakai’s handling of key governance issues, specifically pointing to alleged legal blunders coming from the Executive Mansion.

MONROVIA — A delegation of senior Canadian government officials has arrived in Liberia for a four-day visit aimed at exploring investment opportunities, particularly in renewable energy and other key sectors.

MONROVIA – Senator Edwin Snowe has raised concerns about President Joseph Nyuma Boakai’s failure to act on the suspension of Commissioners at the Liberia Telecommunications Authority (LTA), calling it an affront to due process and the rule of law.

Monrovia – In response to ongoing concerns over potential U.S. travel restrictions on Liberia, Foreign Affairs Minister Sara Beysolow Nyanti has acknowledged the need to enhance the security and intelligence systems surrounding Liberian passports, citing challenges with public officials and others overstaying in the United States.

An intense debate erupted in the Liberian Senate over the delayed release of budgetary allocations to public health facilities, with senators accusing their colleagues of failing to exercise proper oversight and prioritizing personal gains over the welfare of the people.