Author: Mark Menginfia

By Fiona Benson Kollie Monrovia-Corruption is said to be reportedly lingering freely at the Independent National Commission on Humans Right, (INCHR) as the Board of Directors are calling on LACC to carry out a comprehensive investigation into the allegations of corruption. Financial misconduct, abuse of office, payroll fraud and other offenses are some of the reasons the Board is seeking an investigation. The disclosure was made during a press conference on Tuesday, July 14 2026, by the Acting Board Chairperson of INCHR, Cllr. Mohammed E. Fahnbulleh. Cllr. Fahnbulleh called is in pursuant to the statutory oversight responsibilities of the INCHR…

-Strengthen Rule of Law, Fight Transnational Crime Top Meeting Monrovia-U.S. Embassy Chargé d’Affaires, Joe Zadrozny yesterday, July 14,2026 met with Liberia’s Minister of Justice and Attorney General Cllr. N. Oswald Tweh to strengthen the rule of law and enhance efficient cooperation against transnational crime. During the meeting, the Chargé affirmed the United States’ commitment to support Liberia’s justice sector as it works to hold criminal networks accountable and protect the Country from illicit trafficking and financial crimes. He highlighted ongoing U.S. assistance, through the Department of State’s Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs, which focuses on combating trafficking…

South Korea-The Minister of Youth and Sports, Atty. Cornelia Wonkerleh Kruah is making efforts to change the narrative at that government ministry by engaging possible partners to invest in Liberia. The Minister recently met with Rev. Dr. Ock Soo Park, Founder of the International Youth Fellowship (IYF), on the sidelines of her visit to South Korea, opening a new chapter in the relationship between the Ministry and the global youth organization. During the meeting, Minister Kruah committed the Ministry to identifying and securing land for the construction of a similar IYF youth center in Liberia, and extended an invitation for…

-Col. Forrester at three-day chaplains symposium By Mark N. Mengonfia Ghana-Chaplains from 10 West African countries have gathered in Ghana for the first symposium of its kind, aimed at strengthening military partnerships through faith-based collaboration and spiritual resilience. The three-day event is organized by AFRICOM chaplains joining from the West Africa Religious Affairs Symposium (WARAS) and it is Co-hosted by U.S. Africa Command and the Ghanaian Defense Force. Speaking during a virtual news conference Wednesday, July 15, 2026, Chaplain (Col.) Kevin Forrester, command chaplain at U.S. Africa Command, said the symposium is intended to strengthen regional alliances by focusing on…

-A Call to President Boakai Monrovia-Former Ambassador in the Unity Party-led Government, Sheikh Al-Moustapha Kouyateh, has shared a thought-provoking reflection on Liberia’s political leadership, expressing disappointment in former President George Manneh Weah while urging President Joseph Nyuma Boakai Sr. to fulfill the promises of his administration. According to Kouyateh, he once admired former President George Weah more than any other Liberian leader because Weah inspired hope among ordinary citizens. However, he believes that the former president failed to translate those promises into meaningful improvements in the lives of Liberians. Kouyateh argued that hope without tangible results is like “putting water…

-Announces Nationwide Co. Youth Elections To Deepen Local Ownership Monrovia-The Federation of Liberian Youth (FLY) says it is keen on ensuring that young people are well represented in leadership of the organization. In the spirit of ensuring local ownership, the organization of young people today, July 14, 2026 announced that it will conduct a County Youth Elections on Saturday, September 26, 2026, to strengthen local leadership and expand the Federation’s presence across Liberia. FLY President Duku Jallah told a press conference that the elections will complete democratic county structures where they do not yet exist, deepen local ownership, and ensure…

Mobile or Portable Toilet or Latrine Facilities By: Jonathan O. Grigsby, Snr. Contributor Writer Monrovia-The United Nations’ member states in 2015 adopted a framework, the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), which provided a strategy for peace and prosperity for people and the planet (earth), for now and into the future. The SDGs has seventh (17) Goals that called on all United Nations members to take action by ensuring that the 17 Goals agenda is met by 2030. It also called for developed and developing countries of the UN to do so through a global partnership. And Goal 17 of the SDGs…

Paynesville- Former Liberian President, George Manneh Weah has sent a Condolence Message to Donald J. Trump, President of the United States of America, the Graham Family and the Government and People of the United States of America following the passing of Senator Lindsey Olin Graham of the United States Senate. In his Letter of Condolence addressed to President Trump, Former President Weah extended profound condolences to President Trump and the Government and Great People of the United States of America, especially the bereaved Family on the sudden passing of Senator Lindsey Olin Graham on the evening of July 11, 2026. …

By Emmanuel Kerkulah  Monrovia-The Grassroots Impact Movement Initiative (GIMI) Worldwide has announced the appointment of renowned humanitarian, educator, and youth advocate, Amb. Dr. Agnes Fortune-Cannon, as its new International Director of Humanitarian Affairs, effective July 9, 2026. The appointment announced by the President General of GIMI Worldwide, Dr. Lawson Tom, recognizes Amb. Dr. Fortune-Cannon’s exceptional leadership, unwavering dedication to humanitarian service, and remarkable contributions to community development and global advocacy. In an official statement, Dr. Tom described the appointment as a reflection of the confidence the organization has in Amb. Dr. Fortune-Cannon’s ability to lead its humanitarian agenda at the…

By Jonathan O. Grigsby, Snr. Contributing Writer When construction works are to be done on roads, company sites, real estates, and large residential areas in countries around the world, which Liberia is of no exception, one of the issues that is giving high consideration in the construction process is the drainage systems, because drainages play vital roles in the control and free flow of water. What is Drainage? Drainage is any action taken or intended for the removal or lessening of the amount of water from land, including the deepening, straightening, widening and diversion of the course of a stream,…