Author: Mark Mengonfia

Bong County-Roberto F. Koimenee Sr., Chief Executive Officer of the Koimenee Family Foundation and a son of Bong County District #7, has highlighted several challenges confronting residents of the district, particularly in the areas of education, healthcare, roads, and community infrastructure. Speaking on Premium FM in Gbarnga on Tuesday morning, September 15, Mr. Koimenee said his regular engagement with residents has exposed numerous concerns that, according to him, require urgent attention. He said District #7 remains behind in terms of development, noting that the education sector is among the major areas of concern. He said the condition of some facilities,…

Monrovia-Ten years after Ebola swept through Liberia and claimed thousands of lives, the world is still turning to this small West African nation for answers. On Sunday, in a wide-ranging conversation, Chris McCall of The Lancet’s World Report-the respected news section of one of the world’s oldest and most trusted medical journals-sat down with Gregory T. Blamoh, Secretary General of the Liberia National Red Cross Society (LNRCS), to revisit an outbreak that reshaped the country’s approach to public health emergencies. For McCall and The Lancet’s World Report, the conversation with Mr. Blamoh was part of a broader examination of how…

Monrovia-The United States Embassy in Monrovia has paused to remember the 2,977 lives lost, honoring their memory through a solemn ceremony marked by silence, the lowering of the American flag, and a symbolic memorial walk. The historic commemoration brought together U.S. diplomats, Liberian government officials, members of the diplomatic corps, and representatives of the international community Friday morning at the US Embassy in Monrovia. The ceremony also marked 25 years after the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks that forever changed the course of modern history, as the Embassy reflected on one of the darkest days in American history while highlighting…

Monrovia-The president of the Trade Union Congress of Liberia (TUCL), Dominic Nimely, has sharply criticized the Central Bank of Liberia’s (CBL) National Non-Performing Loans Resolution Conference, recently held at the Ellen Johnson Sirleaf Ministerial Complex in Cong Town. Nimely, who is also a member of the Liberia Business Association (LIBA) and Liberia Chambers of Commerce (LCC), contended that the government of Liberia has repeatedly excluded Liberian businesses from major economic decisions that directly affect their survival. Nimely said that while the CBL’s initiative to address non-performing loans (NPLs) is necessary, the government and banking sector cannot expect meaningful results when…

Monrovia-The Ministry of Youth and Sports (MYS) has launched its Small-Scale Grants for ‘Market Vendors’ initiative in Montserrado County, as part of the Government of Liberia’s National Youth Pathway Program (NYPP) for the 2026 fiscal year. Under the initiative, 200 young entrepreneurs are set to receive LRD 30,000 each to strengthen and expand their small businesses, providing much-needed financial support to young people engaged in market-based economic activities. Speaking at the launch, Youth and Sports Minister Cornelia W. Kruah said the strong participation demonstrates growing public confidence in government youth empowerment programs. She referenced the Ministry’s previous Cadet and Vacation…

‎Monrovia-Bomi County Senator Edwin Melvin Snowe has warned President Joseph Nyuma Boakai that he will vote against the confirmation of Cllr. Oswald Tweh as Minister of National Defense Designate before the Liberian Senate.‎In a social media post, Senator Snowe criticized Cllr. Tweh’s performance during his tenure as Minister of Justice and Attorney General, alleging that his leadership contributed to the politicization of Liberia’s justice system.‎According to Senator Snowe, the Minister of National Defense Designate, who previously served as Minister of Justice, was expected to serve as the government’s principal legal adviser while providing the President and administration with prudent, independent,…

Rep. Kwagrue with VP Koung/ image by the lawmaker in a recent post he made on his Facebook page By Mark N. Mengonfia Nimba County district five lawmaker has cautioned the Joseph Boakai-Jeremiah Kung government to “Put your house in order” if they wish to continue their legacy. In a Facebook chat on Live TV Liberia September 7, 2026, Representative Kortor Kwagrue called on the UP authorities to start doing the needful by going back to grassroot politicians. “I remember 2023 you were begging them to come together, go to them now before it gets too late” he said. Kwagrue…

World Bank Group Country Manager to Liberia, Georgia Wallen Monrovia-The World Bank has identified a major opportunity for Liberia to unlock additional fiscal resources by strengthening domestic revenue collection, improving public spending, harnessing natural-resource wealth, and managing fiscal risks, with reforms potentially generating annual fiscal gains of between 3.9 and 5.3 percent of GDP by 2030. The assessment was contained in the Liberia Public Finance Review 2026, titled “From Stabilization to Fiscal Transformation,” launched Monday, September 7, 2026, as the World Bank urged Liberia to move beyond fiscal stabilization and enter a new phase focused on transforming the country’s public…

Monrovia- Liberia’s Technical, Vocational Education and Training (TVET) sector is receiving a major boost as the STRIVE Project works to transform vocational training from certificate-focused instruction into practical, market-driven skills capable of leading young people directly into employment and entrepreneurship. One of the clearest examples is emerging at the Monrovia Vocational Training Center (MVTC), where students in electrical training are said to be gaining structured, hands-on experience designed to prepare them for real workplace demands. Recent interviews with trainees and trainers indicated that there are changes at the institution. For trainee Faith Wilson, the transformation has been personal, and having…

Monrovia-The National Elections Commission (NEC) Hearing Officer has ordered the Liberian People’s Party (LPP) to return to the status quo that existed before its internal leadership crisis, effectively nullifying the competing suspensions and expulsions that have fueled a bitter power struggle over the period. The ruling, issued today, September 7, 2026, by NEC Hearing Officer Atty. Fomba A.M. Swaray followed months of legal arguments between factions aligned with Cllr. Tiawan Gongloe, embattled Chairman J. Yanqui Zaza, and party official Major Tamba Samukai. However, the legal team representing Zaza took exception to the ruling and announced that it would appeal the…