Author: Mark Menginfia

-Says Old Man Mawolo; As Liberians Celebrate Country’s Cultural Heritage By Mark N. Mengonfia Liberians are today gathering at the Samuel K. Doe Sports Complex Gymnasium in Paynesville to celebrate the country’s rich cultural heritage. As early as 8:00 a.m., culture enthusiasts from several of Liberia’s 15 counties were seen making their way to the SKD Sports Complex. They formed long queues while parading with mask dancers, titled men and women, and displaying various cultural artifacts. For many attendees, it is their first time witnessing such a spectacle, while others said the gathering has revived cherished childhood memories. “I live…

Images of some officers escorting the drugs for burning/Photo by The Local Daily -But Police IG Alleges Media Figures Received Kickbacks to Undermine Drug Fight By Mark N. Mengonfia In the ongoing fight against drugs, the “gatekeepers” national security of Liberia top individuals who one way or the other aided and abetted with the trafficking of harmful substances into Liberia are not suspects and will be investigated according to Precedent Joseph Nyuma Boakai. Based on the findings of an ongoing investigation, President Boakai has ordered the immediate dismissal, suspension and investigation of several government and security officials after reviewing the…

Minister of Local Government Francis S.  Nyumalin  -Says Min. Nyumalin; Hails Diaspora Liberians for Their Contributions By Jonathan O. Grigsby, Snr. Contributor Writer The 179th National Independence Day Celebration was not only commemorated in Liberia, but was globally cross-cutting highlighting Liberians in the United States of America, Europe and part of Asia where the community of Liberians reside joined in the observance of the Day. Because the Day fell on Sunday, July 26, it was officially celebrated on Monday, July 27. In Europe, the United Liberian Association of Belgium (ULAB) and the European Federation of Liberia Associations (EFLA) hosted a…

Acting Minister of Local Government, Edward K. Mulbah, is pushing for stronger and productive partnership between the Government of Liberia and traditional authorities. The Minister described traditional leaders as indispensable partners whose wisdom, leadership, and dedication continue to contribute significantly to peacebuilding, social cohesion, and grassroots development across the country. Minister Mulbah made the remarks during a high-level engagement between President Joseph Nyuma Boakai, Sr., the traditional chiefs and local authorities of Grand Bassa County at the Superintendent Compound in Buchanan as part of activities commemorating Liberia’s 179th Independence Anniversary. Under the stewardship of Minister Mulbah, the engagement provided an…

-Celebrating Liberia’s Rich Heritage and the Empowerment of Women and Girls Monrovia-ActionAid Liberia, in collaboration with DOMAFEIGN, LIWEN, WOCDAL, NATPAH, and SAIL, with support from the Embassy of Sweden, will host the 2026 National Cultural Festival on Saturday, August 1, 2026, beginning at 8:30a.m. at the Samuel K. Doe Sports Complex Gymnasium in Paynesville. The event is free and open to the public. This year’s Festival is under the theme, “Our Culture, Our Pride: Empowering Women and Girls,” IIt seeks to bring together traditional leaders, cultural practitioners, government institutions, development partners, civil society organizations, youth groups, women, artisans, and communities…

Paynesville-Former President George Manneh Weah identified with the Kettor Family on Friday, July 24, 2026 and is mourning the passing of the President of the Liberia Association of Gospel Musical Artists (LAGMA). Former President Weah extends his deepest condolences to the Kettor Family, the Liberia Association of Gospel Musical Artists, the Liberian Music Industry and Christian Community on the sudden death of one of Liberia’s renowned gospel musical artists, Madam Miracle Kettor on Wednesday, July 22, 2026 at the John F. Kennedy Memorial Hospital. Former President Weah expressed that the death of Madam Miracle Kettor is deeply saddening. Ex-President Weah…

Dr. Herbert C. Brewer,   Liberia’s 179th Independence Day Orator By Jonathan O. Grigsby, Snr. Contributor Writer Occasionally, every key observance of a day in Liberia, the Government of Liberia selects a Liberian from any professional sector to serve as orator or keynote speaker. That individual can either be within Liberia or in Diaspora, who will now had the sole responsibility to speak to his or her compatriots on a selected theme for that celebration. Though, the orator may have other things outline in his or her well prepared speech, it must align with the specific theme selected for the occasion. …

Liberia’s First President Joseph Jenkins Roberts By Jonathan O. Grigsby, Snr. Contributor Writer Liberia, Africa’s first independent country, became a nation on 26th July, 1847, established by settlers from the United States of America (USA), under the American Colonization Society (ACS). However, when the settlers landed on Providence Island and moved on to the main land-Ducor, Monrovia, there were continued conflicts between the settlers and the natives (indigenous) who were regarded as illiterates and uncivilized, which degenerated into today’s division. This period of division lasted for about 133 years, especially with the settlers’ dominance in governance up to April 12,…

(L-R) French Ambassador to Liberia Isabelle Le Guellec and AFD Country Director for Ghana and Liberia, Ms. Clementine Dardy By Jonathan O. Grigsby, Snr. Contributor Writer The Liberian Government, through the Public Works Ministry, in collaboration with the Government of France and the Agence Française de Développement (AFD), has conducted a field assessment of major urban development projects aimed at improving infrastructure, climate resilience, and living conditions in several communities across Monrovia. The assessment mission was led by Ms. Clementine Dardy, AFD Country Director for Ghana and Liberia, and included Mr. Andrew Aryee, Urban Development and Transport Manager; Mr. Eliot…

-Calls Mount For Police IG Coleman, Others To Give Way To Multi-Million Drug Trafficking Investigation By Mark N. Mengonfia Calls are mounting for Police Inspector General, Gregory O W Coleman and top ranking officials of the Liberia Drug Enforcement Agency to be dismissed or respectfully resign and give way to investigation. Those who are calling for their resignation or dismissal have different views for which they want them out of the way of the multi-million dollar drug trafficking investigation. One of those who are calling for the dismissal of Coleman is expelled Montserrado District 10 Representative Yekeh Kolubah. He said…