Author: Mark Menginfia

Monrovia, Liberia – Criminal Court “C” at the First Judicial Circuit, Montserrado County, has denied the application of indictee and former Commerce Minister Mawine G. Diggs seeking permission to travel outside Liberia for medical treatment following the completion of an independent medical assessment ordered by the Court. A release signed by Joseph F. Daniels Public Relations Officer of the Asset Recovery and Property Retrieval Taskforce says the decision follows an earlier directive from the Court requiring an independent local medical institution to assess Ms. Diggs’ medical condition and advise whether treatment abroad was medically necessary. The assessment was subsequently conducted…

By Emmanuel Kerkulah MONROVIA, Liberia – While many political hopefuls disappear from the public eye after electoral defeats, Independent Catholic Church of Liberia (ICCL) Bishop Nimely Donyen has continued to strengthen his presence in Montserrado County Electoral District #2 through a growing list of community development initiatives that residents say have transformed lives and restored hope. The outspoken cleric, who has twice contested the district’s representative seat without success, said electoral setbacks have never diminished his commitment to serving the people. Instead, Bishop Donyen, during an exclusive interview with a journalist, insisted that each defeat has strengthened his determination and…

Monrovia-The Liberia Electricity Regulatory Commission (LERC) and the University of Liberia (UL) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for the development of an Energy Auditing curriculum at the University of Liberia, marking a significant step toward strengthening national capacity in energy efficiency and energy management. The partnership aims to equip current and future professionals with the knowledge and skills required to promote efficient energy use and support Liberia’s growing electricity sector. The signing ceremony took place June 15, 2026, at the University of Liberia Fendell Campus. Under the agreement, the University of Liberia will develop a comprehensive curriculum covering…

-Recounts His Services To Institution The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) is mourning the death of its former Special Representative for Liberia, Ambassador James Victor Gbeho, recalling his significant role in regional efforts to restore peace, stability and constitutional order in Liberia during one of the country’s most challenging periods. According to an ECOWAS statement, Ambassador Gbeho died on June 13, 2026. The regional bloc noted that Gbeho was appointed ECOWAS Special Representative for Liberia in September 1995, where he played a key role in supporting peace initiatives and efforts aimed at restoring stability and democratic governance in…

Image of LDEA Boss with an AI image generated by STAND -LDEA Seeks Time for Probe By Mark N. Mengonfia  MONROVIA, Liberia- The Liberia Drug Enforcement Agency (LDEA) has identified Emmanuel Zeon as a person of interest in the seizure of approximately 237.6 kilograms of cocaine valued at more than US$19 million at Roberts International Airport (RIA), while urging the public to allow investigators time to complete an ongoing joint national security investigation. The agency said the June 8 seizure has been elevated by the National Security Council to a Joint National Security Investigation because of its potential links to…

Virginia, Rural Montserrado-The founder of a christian based organization, Fountain of Living Waters Foundation, Sandra Capehart is giving back to her roots through her establishment. Madam Capehart, who is on vacation in Liberia was seen Saturday in Central Virginia, Rural Montserrado County distributing clothes, beddings and footwear with residents of the community.  Making the presentation on behalf of the Foundation, CEO  Capehart recounted her days in the Virginia community as a kid and the challenges faced by school going kids then, something she said moved her to reach out to them. She thanked the residents for keeping the spirit of…

Monrovia, Liberia – The Asset Recovery and Property Retrieval Taskforce (AREPT), in collaboration with the Ministry of Justice, has formally filed exceptions to the Criminal Appearance Bond submitted by indictee Nora Finda Bondoo and is seeking an order from Criminal Court “C” for her rearrest pending the filing of what it considers a legally sufficient bond. A release signed by Joseph F. Daniels, Public Relations Officer of AREPT stated that the exceptions filed before the Court challenge both the adequacy and legality of the bond submitted on behalf of Ms. Bondoo. “AREPT contends that the bond is grossly insufficient when…

Conakry, Guinea-The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), through its Directorate of Environment and Natural Resources and in partnership with Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO), recently convened a Regional Technical Validation Workshop in Conakry, Guinea, from 8–10 June 2026. The Conakry’s Validation Workshop was to revise Forest Convergence Plan (FCP) for 2026–2035. A dispatch from the three days said the workshop brought together forestry and wildlife experts from ECOWAS Member States, development partners, and civil society to strengthen regional cooperation on sustainable forest management and biodiversity conservation. Speaking at the opening ceremony, ECOWAS Commissioner for Economic Affairs and Agriculture,…

The fourth edition of the ECOWAS Regional Cybersecurity Hackathon, themed “Regional Collaboration through Technology: Building the Digital Future of West Africa Together,” officially commenced in Accra, Ghana, on 9 June 2026. The event brings together some of the region’s brightest cybersecurity talents for a 48-hour competition that will run until 11 June 2026. Over the next 48 hours, participants from 12 ECOWAS Member States will take part in practical cybersecurity challenge exercises designed to strengthen critical thinking, teamwork and problem-solving skills in responding to emerging digital threats. The hackathon aims to deepen regional cooperation, build local cybersecurity capacity, and support…

MONROVIA, Liberia – June 2026 – medica Liberia has concluded a landmark week-long event marked by the induction of new members into its Trainer Pool and the official launch of its revised Stress- and Trauma-Sensitive Approach (STA) Manual for Women’s Empowerment, reinforcing the organization’s commitment to supporting survivors of sexual and gender-based violence (SGBV) across Liberia. The activities, held from May 30 to June 6, 2026, brought together partners, frontline practitioners, community leaders, and stakeholders from across the country to celebrate achievements in trauma-sensitive programming and strengthen efforts aimed at empowering women and girls affected by violence. Speaking during the…