Author: Mark Menginfia

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…

Partial views of participants at the 2026 World Environment Day and University of Liberia’s Debate Team members receive certificate and trophy at the occasion  Pushes for Climate Action By Esau J. Farr SANNIQUELLIE CITY, Nimba County – The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recently joined other countries the world over to celebrate World Environment Day (WED). The ceremony took place at the Sanniquellie Administrative Building in Nimba County. June five (5) each year is celebrated around the world as World Environment Day which started in 1973. This year, being the 53rd Anniversary of the event was held under the global theme…

-Targets 300 Thousand New Jobs Across Liberia GBARNGA, Bong County – More than 150 young people from Bong, Nimba, and Lofa counties gathered in Gbarnga on Tuesday, June 9,2026 as the Government of Liberia intensified efforts to prepare a new generation of agripreneurs and business leaders for a major coffee revival initiative expected to create more than 300,000 jobs nationwide. The Youth and Farmers Engagement Forum brought together youth leaders, farmers, local authorities, development partners, and representatives of JR Farms Group, which recently signed a 20-year partnership agreement with the Government of Liberia to revitalize the country’s coffee industry through…

Morocco-The Director General of the National Fisheries and Aquaculture Authority (NaFAA), J. Cyrus Saygbe Sr., has concluded a one-week official working visit to the Kingdom of Morocco aimed at strengthening bilateral cooperation, attracting investment, and advancing Liberia’s fisheries and aquaculture development agenda. During the visit, Director General Saygbe participated in the Sea Safety for Fisheries Workshop organized by the Ministerial Conference on Fisheries Cooperation Among African States Bordering the Atlantic Ocean (ATLAFCO) in Tangier, where he delivered opening remarks emphasizing the need for stronger regional coordination and a collective African approach to improving safety at sea for fisherfolks. Following the…

By Emmanuel Kerkulah MONROVIA- A Liberian Youth Developer and Advocate has called for increased investment in youth volunteerism, describing service as a powerful force for leadership development, international cooperation, and social transformation. Speaking recently at the Global Executive Diplomatic Summit – IYNUNSCR 2250 Liberia in Sinkor, Madam Ambassador Agnes Fortune-Cannon challenged young people to embrace volunteerism as a pathway to opportunity and urged governments, international organizations, and development partners to create more platforms that empower youth to serve their communities. Delivering a keynote address on the theme “Youth, Volunteerism, Service, and Human Honor,” she emphasized that some of history’s most…

-Encourages Parents to Support Young Ballers’ Development By Mark Mengonfia The Elite Sports Academy is preparing to host a four-week summer soccer camp aimed at developing the skills of players ages 6 to 16. The camp is scheduled to run from July 7 to July 30. Organizers are finalizing arrangements with an African Methodist Episcopal Church, which is expected to provide indoor facilities for camp-related activities. Soccer training sessions will take place at Invincible Park or another designated field, depending on convenience, according to the academy’s administrator, Baccus B. Siawelee. Registration costs range from 80USD to 100 USD for the…

By Mark N. Mengonfia BENTOL, Montserrado – Under the scorching sun in Mount Coffee, Lower Montserrado County, rows of nearly 40,000 solar panels stretch across rocky ground. Liberia’s first-ever solar farm is part of efforts to reduce carbon emissions, strengthen electricity supply, and transition toward renewable energy. The facility’s 40,000 solar panels produce 710 watts each, along with 52 inverters connected to stations and substations that transfer electricity into the national grid. Crushed rocks spread across the facility help trap and redistribute heat energy to support power generation efficiency. The 20-megawatt facility, funded by the World Bank under its Regional…