Author: Mark Mengonfia

(From L-R) US Embassy Chargé D’ Affaires,Joseph E. Zadrozny and CNDRA, DirectorGeneral, D. Nelson Bearngar By Jonathan O. Grigsby, Snr. Contributor Writer A delegation from the United States Embassy near Liberia’s capital Monrovia, Liberia headed by its Chargé D’ Affaires, Joseph E. Zadrozny, has concluded a day-long tour at the Center for National Documents and Records Agency (CNDRA)in the Sinkor suburb of Monrovia. The US Embassy delegation on Wednesday at the CNDRA was to formalize themselves with operations on the Center, and how the United States Embassy can help in enhancing the effectiveness and efficiency, as it carries out its…

By Staff Writer The first batch of 20 deportees, out of a total of 1,200 third-country nationals being deported from the United States under an agreement between the U.S. and Liberian governments, has arrived in Liberia. The group was received Thursday at Roberts International Airport in Margibi County under heavy security as media were not allowed entrance into the airport facility. Officials from the Liberia Refugee Repatriation and Resettlement Commission (LRRRC), Liberia Immigration Service (LIS), and the Liberia National Police were present during the arrival, which appeared to have been conducted with limited public access. The deportees arrived aboard an…

By Emmanuel Kerkulah Bong County-The Bong County Chapter of the Liberia National Red Cross Society (LNRCS) has donated assorted relief items to the Rainbow Town Orphanage Home in Gbarnga in observance of World Humanitarian Day 2026. The items, presented on Wednesday, August 19, included 10 mosquito nets, two 25-kg bags of rice, one gallon of vegetable oil, a pack of Vita, and other basic supplies intended to support the children at the orphanage. Presenting the items Daniel Dorbor II , Field Officer of the LNRCS Bong County Chapter, said the gesture formed part of the chapter activities to commemorate World…

Monrovia-The Association of Evangelicals of Liberia (AEL), in partnership with Generosity Pledge International and Destined for Greatness Global (D4G), has launched “Gospel Solar Lights” initiative targeting 2,000 plus pastors, church workers, evangelists, and other Christian leaders across Liberia. The initiative was recently launched at Liberty Christian Center in Johnsonville while an appreciation dinner was held at Monrovia City Hall. According to AEL, the gospel solar lights were distributed to Christian leaders from eight counties, including Montserrado, as part of efforts to support Christian ministries and strengthen their work in communities. AEL Highlights Strong Response AEL General Secretary, Rev. Stephen Varfee…

By Mark N. Mengonfia Former President George M. Weah said the government of Liberia is using what he calls extrajudicial powers to trample upon the constitutional rights of Liberians who hold opposing views. In a statement issued Wednesday, the former president said, “What we all witnessed today has further revealed the extent of our democratic decline in the last few years, marked by the continuous use of extrajudicial powers by President Joseph Boakai to trample upon the constitutional rights of Liberians who hold opposing views.” On Aug. 19, 2026, former Vice President Jewel Howard-Taylor was formally charged in connection with…

QNET, a global lifestyle and wellness company that uses a direct-selling business model, has announced a strengthened global and regional leadership team with Africa set to play an important role in the company’s future. Collectively, the new team will lead QNET’s efforts to modernise its business, strengthen its product portfolio, enhance the experience of its customers and Independent Distributors, and respond to advances in technology, artificial intelligence and changing consumer expectations. The global leadership team comprise of Mattias Mildenborn, Chief Executive Officer, brings more than two decades of international experience across sales, marketing, and executive leadership in the direct-selling industry,…

-It Appears Little But it matters A Lot By Maximilian Kasseh, Jr. Contributor Writer Traffic lights use a universal color code-red for stop, yellow for caution, and green for go-to-manage vehicle and pedestrian movement safely at intersections. They prevent crashes, reduce traffic jams, and create an orderly system for everyone on the road. By universal color code, this means that colors displayed on traffic lights are used all over the world where traffic lights are used. Each color has distinct meaning: Red-Stop completely behind the line. It signals extreme danger or a block in travel, Yellow (Amber)-Slow down and prepare…

Chairman James Toe, and the partial view of the Coastal Defense Project built by – one Jeff from Public Works Ministry By Jonathan O. Grigsby, Snr. Contributor Writer Liberia is one of those countries on the African Continent that is situated on the West Coast, along the Atlantic Ocean. And because of its location, sea erosion continues to affect coastal communities of nine of the fifteen counties, over the past six years. From Grand Cape Mount County to Cape Palmers, in Maryland County, while Montserrado, Margibi (Marshal), Grand Bassa, Rivercess, Sinoe, Bomi (Royeville)and Grand Kru are also affected. Over the…

‎-Liberia Kickball Induction Speaker Urges Leaders to Nurture, Invest and Protect Kickball By Staff Writer  Grand Bassa- ‎The sixth inaugural speaker of the Liberia Kickball Federation (LKF), G. Shardrick Bloyue, has challenged leaders, stakeholders, coaches, club owners and athletes to take greater responsibility for nurturing, investing in and protecting the integrity of kickball. ‎Speaking Saturday evening during the LKF inauguration at the Bassa Youth Caucus on the Fairgrounds in Buchanan, Bloyue described the occasion as the beginning of a new chapter for Liberian kickball. He pointed to the growing talent of players, commitment of coaches, sacrifices of club owners and…

Bong-The Liberia National Fire Service (LNFS) has dedicated a new fire station and commissioned a fire truck in Bong County, marking a significant milestone in strengthening fire prevention, emergency response, and public safety in the county. During the dedication and commissioning ceremony, the Director General of the Liberia National Fire Service, Col. G. Warsuwah Barvoul Sr., called on citizens of Bong County to work collectively with the Fire Service to protect and maintain the newly provided fire truck and station. The Director General noted that, following Liberia’s fourteen-year civil crisis, Bong County has gone for decades without adequate fire-response equipment.…