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‎– CSA Boss Boast of Gov’t Impact on Public Workers Bong -‎‎‎‎‎Liberia’s Civil Service Agency (CSA) Director-General, Dr. Josiah F. Joekai, has dismissed claims that some civil servants earn below US$150. ‎‎Dr. Josiah Joekai said the government’s salary standardization policy is fully enforced across all ministries and agencies within the republic.‎‎ He made the clarification during a one-day visit on Wednesday, November 26, 2025 to the Bong County Technical College (BCTC).‎‎ The CSA Director highlighted the government’s progress in improving civil servant welfare, noting that essential workers in education, health and security have received significant salary adjustments. ‎‎ Dr. Joekai…

‎— To Boost Governance Coordination in Bassa‎ ‎‎ Buchanan -As part of enchanting government effectiveness and ensuring a proper decentralization of public activities, the Director-General of the Civil Service Agency and Grand Bassa County Superintendent has tied the knot in collaborative efforts to promote the government’s ARREST Agenda. The Director General of the Civil Service Agency, Dr. Josiah F. Joekai, on Wednesday paid a courtesy visit to Grand Bassa County Superintendent Karyou Johnson. ‎‎ The meeting took place ahead of the President’s Young Professional Program (PYPP) orientation scheduled for Buchanan. During the visit, Director Joekai commended the County Administration for…

Luanda, Angola – Liberia’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Sara Beysolow-Nyanti has highlighted Liberia’s priorities as a member of the United Nations Security Council for the 2026–2027 tenure. ‎‎In her recent address at the AU-EU Summit in Luanda, Angola, Minister Beysolow-Nyanti congratulated Angola on its 50th anniversary, lauding them for the recent honor of President William R. Tolbert for his role played in Angola’s independence journey. ‎‎ Minister Sara Beysolow-Nyanti underscored that Africa’s burden of managing migration between African countries is often overlooked, making migration to appear as a burden carried only by western countries. ‎‎ She noted that resources to…

CAPITOL HILL – The Legislative Press Pool (LEGISPOOL) has swiftly intervened in the recent statement made by House Speaker Richard Nagbe Koon against journalists covering the Legislature.‎‎ Accordimg to a release, the Legislative Press Pool had launched an immediate investigation when Speaker Koon was heard on a loudspeaker threatening journalists covering the Legislature with possible detention.‎‎ The remarks, made during the 12th Day Sitting of the 3rd Quarter of the 2nd Session, have since raised alarm within the media community and has since sparked outraged in the public. ‎‎LEGISPOOL reminds the public that journalists assigned to the Legislature play a…

‎— President Bailey Died Tragically ‎ ‎‎‎ By Perry B. Zordyu The United Methodist University, faculty, lecturers, students, family, and the Methodist Church are mourning the tragic death of its President, Rev. Dr. Emmanuel Bailey.‎‎ Dr. Bailey reportedly fell off in his office early Wednesday afternoon and was later rushed to the hospital where he was pronounced dead. ‎‎His demise has left shocking waves on the university campus as students, including faculty, and staff could not withhold their tears for the loss of an educator.‎‎ Rev. Dr. Emmanuel Bailey was known for his unwavering commitment and dedication to fostering academic…

‎By Zahn Dehdyugar/Contributing Writer ‎‎With just 15 days into the much anticipated traditional festival, the National County Sports Meet, several counties have signed players from both 1st & 2nd Division of the Liberia Football Association. But among those county is Grand Bassa who is yet to sign neither of those players. This was made known when the county’s technical arm confirmed that the county has not initiated any negotiations with first- or second-division players for the December National County Sports Meet. ‎‎Instead, officials say the current phase is fully centered on evaluating standout prospects from the third division despite their…

Gbarnga -The Director General of the Civil Service Agency (CSA), Dr. Josiah F. Joekai, Jr. has ended an indoor meeting with the administration and faculty of Bong County Technical College (BCTC) in Gbarnga, describing the engagement as productive and forward-moving.‎‎ Dr. Joekai revealed that the discussions with BCTC’s administration and Faculty early Wednesday morning centered on long-standing human resource issues, recent achievements, and concerns involving the college’s faculty. ‎‎ A release from the Bong County Technical College quotes the CSA boss as saying he satisfied over the return of lecturers to the classroom after a period of tension involving members…

‎By Jacobs Gardea/G.Bassa Correspondent ‎‎The County Accountability and Advocacy Team (CAAT) wrapped up a productive daylong forum on November 20, 2025, in Buchanan, aimed at fostering transparency and accountability among local government officials. ‎‎ The event, held at the County Youth & Sports Office on the Fairgrounds, brought together a diverse group of participants, including students, advocacy groups, media representatives, and key local officials.‎‎ CAAT, an organization trained by NAYMOTE in “Social Accountability & Monitoring” (SAM), its mission is to empower citizens to hold public officials accountable for the implementation and expenditure of public projects at the county level. ‎‎…

— NaFAA Boss Termed First Semi-Industrial Fiberglass Fishing Vessel‎ The National Fisheries and Aquaculture Authority (NaFAA) on Monday commissioned the Sea King, the nation’s first semi-industrial fiberglass fishing vessel alongside 23 locally manufactured artisanal canoes.‎‎ Celebrated at the Mesurado Pier, the launch was described by NaFAA Acting Director-General Cyrus Saygbe Sr. as “a national awakening” and a defining step toward modernizing Liberia’s blue economy under the Government’s ARREST Agenda. ‎‎Saygbe attributed the sector’s rapid progress to the leadership of President Joseph Nyuma Boakai, Sr. and Vice President Jeremiah Kpan Koung, supported by deep institutional reforms at NaFAA.‎‎ In just seven…

‎A three-day meeting has begun in the eastern Sierra Leonian city of Bo, involving the Joint Technical Committee (JTC) of Liberia and Sierra Leone.‎‎ The meeting is intended for the validation of the draft framework Agreement on the re-affirnation of the land boundary and the delimitation of the maritime boundary and draft framework agreement on cross-border cooperation between the Republic of Liberia and the Republic of Sierra Leone.‎‎ A press release issued by the Ministry of Internal Affairs says the event will run from November 25-27, 2025.‎‎The release says technical experts of both countries are brainstorming on legal texts of…