Author: Perry B. Zordyu

President Joseph Nyuma Boakai, Sr., on Sunday, December 21, 2025 received a telephone call from the President of the United States of America, Donald J. Trump.‎The conversation focused on matters of mutual interest, including areas of regional peace and stability, and cooperation in key areas such as governance, economic development, and security.‎‎ President Trump conveyed greetings to President Boakai and the people of Liberia, acknowledging the longstanding historical relationship between the two countries. President Boakai welcomed the engagement and spoke to Liberia’s priorities aimed at good governance, growth, and national development.‎Both leaders expressed optimism about continued dialogue and engagement between…

‎By Mark N. Mengonfia‎‎The Ministry of Finance and Development Planning has assured forest-affected communities that the government will work to settle outstanding arrears following a protest held outside the ministry.‎‎Residents from several forest-affected communities recently gathered at the ministry, demanding payment of land rental fees owed by the government of Liberia.‎‎The protestors said the government has failed to meet its legal obligation to remit communities’ share of forestry revenues.‎‎Andrew Y.Y. Zelemen, head of the communities’ secretariat, told reporters the group is demanding immediate payment and a clear roadmap for settling outstanding arrears.‎‎He called on the government to include specific allocations…

‎-LNP Calls for Calm, Lawful Conduct, and Consideration Ahead of December 17 Protest ‎The Liberia National Police (LNP has taken note of public announcements regarding a planned protest by the group STAND scheduled for December 17, 2025.‎‎In a release issued by the LNP and signed by Police Spokesperson, Cecelia G. Clarke, the LNP said in keeping with its constitutional mandate to protect life and property, the public is informed that it formally engaged the leadership of STAND ahead of the proposed activity.‎‎The release said the engagement forms part of the Police’s standard preventive and dialogue-based approach to public order management.‎‎“During…

‎-RIA Boss Tells Christian University Graduates ‎The Manager of the Roberts International Airport has told students that hope turns obstacles into opportunities in a changing world.‎ Mr. James K. Mulbah said the world does not need graduates who are only skilled. It needs graduates who are hope-driven problem solvers.‎ Mr. Mulbah was speaking Saturday when he served as guest speaker at the 5th graduating class of Christian University College in Paynesville. ‎He told the Alpha Class of 2025 that they were going into a world that is complex and fast-changing. Technology is evolving rapidly.‎ “Global challenges demand innovative solutions. Social,…

‎— As DG Concludes High-Level Mission to Liberia FAO/Dennis Nipah‎‎ ‎ ‎‎Monrovia, Liberia – The Director-General of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), QU Dongyu, has concluded a two-day official mission to Liberia, reaffirming FAO’s strong commitment to supporting the Government and people of Liberia in transforming the country’s agrifood systems through evidence-based, climate-resilient and market-oriented approaches.‎‎ During the visit, the Director-General held high-level bilateral meetings with President Joseph Nyuma Boakai, the Minister of Agriculture, J. Alexander Nuetah, and Minister of Foreign Affairs, Sara Beysolow Nyanti. He also engaged with heads of key national institutions responsible…

‎– ‎-As LDEA Pulls Down Press Release After Announcing Bucky Raw’s Arrest ‎By Mark N. Mengonfia ‎The Liberia Drug Enforcement Agency (LDEA) on Friday deleted a press release from its official Facebook page announcing the arrest of Liberian musician Karwoudou Cole, popularly known as Bucky Raw.‎ The removed post, titled “LDEA Executes Search Warrant, Arrests Musician Bucky Raw and Others, claimed officers had detained the artist and several others during a “Clean Wave” operation at his Duport Road residence around 7:00 a.m. The statement said the suspects were undergoing investigation and would face court proceedings, adding that drug offenses in…

‎-Live Video Raises Questions as LDEA Searches Bucky Raw’s Home‎ ‎By Mark N. Mengonfia ‎Hip-hop rapper Karwoudou Cole, commonly known as Bucky Raw, will likely face the law for his reported involvement in the sale of illicit drugs. ‎The home of the musician was visited early Friday morning by officers of the Liberia Drug Enforcement Agency (LDEA).‎ When the officers entered his Du-Port Road premises, the musician and a few individuals with him were heard using profanity in both English and the Gio (Dahn) languages.‎ A few minutes later, the officers made their way into his home and began a…

‎-Call for More Such Days ‎By Mark N. Mengonfia ‎‎The compound of the National Fisheries and Aquaculture Authority came alive on Thursday, as fish sellers and fish farmers displayed a variety of fish. ‎They have gone to sell their products on a special day set aside by NaFAA called Fish Market Day.‎ The Local Daily spoke with Siah T. Fallah, one of those involved in fish farming, who said, “The market is good.”‎Siah, her team and others were seen selling live catfish, tilapia, while others sold different varieties of fresh and dried sea fish.‎ Siah said they took approximately one…

‎By: Emmanuel Kerkulah ‎‎The Sister Cities International, a non-profit organisation, in partnership with Cast Liberia Inc., has launched an anti-drug campaign aimed at promoting a drug-free lifestyle among students in Lower Bong County. ‎‎ The initiative is under the theme: “To Prevent Illicit Drugs in Lower Bong County,” took place Wednesday in Gbarnga City.‎‎ According to Mr James J. Kpleh and Jassie King, organisers of the campaign, the initiative seeks to strengthen drug demand reduction efforts in schools, empowering youth to make healthy choices. ‎‎ The campaign is targeting students in various schools in Lower Bong County, to educate them…

— As ECOWAS Adopts Measures To Reduce Transport Taxes, Lower Costs, Charges of Air Travel ‎The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has adopted what that august body termed as a reduction in transportation, taxes, air travels among others in West African countries. The Heads of State and Government of the ECOWAS made the proposal at their December 2024 Summit in Abuja, which mark a new dawn in the region. From 1 January 2026, all ECOWAS Member States will abolish air transport taxes and reduce passenger and security charges by 25 percent, in line with a Supplementary Act on…