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Gbarpolu County District #1 Representative, Zinnah Normah, has donated two buses and an ambulance to improve transportation and emergency healthcare services in his district. ‎The lawmaker says the buses will ease movement for students, traders, and residents, while the ambulance will boost medical response across the district. Speaking at the presentation, Rep. Normah described the gesture as part of his commitment to delivering impact-driven development. Residents have welcomed the donation, calling it timely and beneficial to the community. Highlighting achievements over the past two years, the Gbarpolu District #1 Representative named road rehabilitation, support to schools and clinics, youth vocational…

‎‎Monrovia—President Joseph Nyuma Boakai, Sr. has submitted a US$45 million Draft Supplementary Budget to the National Legislature for enactment. ‎‎ The President’s submission is in fulfilment of Section 23.1 of the Amendment and Restatement of the Public Financial Management Law of 2009. It is driven by the imperative need to accelerate service delivery and advance key priorities under the ARREST Agenda for Inclusive Development (AAID). ‎‎The FY2026 Draft Supplementary Budget was presented to Speaker Richard N. Koon on Monday by Acting Minister of Finance and Development Planning, Anthony G. Myers on behalf of Minister Augustine Kpehe Ngafuan, who is currently…

Monrovia -Grand Bassa County Electoral District #1 Representative Isaac Bannie, has submitted a draft bill seeking to amend and repeal Section 7.2 of the New National Defense Act of 2008, aimed at expanding access to service in the Armed Forces of Liberia (AFL).‎‎ The proposed legislation, introduced during the first day sitting of the Special Session of the House of Representatives of Liberia, seeks to increase manpower capacity to strengthen national defense, promote inclusiveness and equal opportunity, and align recruitment criteria with current national realities while maintaining professionalism and adherence to human rights standards.‎‎ According to the draft amendment, Section…

— Nat’l Gov’t Needs to Urgently Act or Else By: Jonathan O. Grigsby, Snr. Historic Location of Rivercess County and Other InformationRivercess County is one of the fifteen sub-political divisions of Liberia, which is border by Grand Bassa County to the West, Nimba County to the Northeast, Sinoe County to the Southeast, with the Southern part lying on the Atlantic Ocean. The County was a District, later it arose to a Territorial status in 1956, under Grand Bassa County, and in 1985 during the presidency of Liberia’s slain leader, Samuel Kanyan Doe, became county, known as Rivercess County, with the…

‎‎Monrovia -The House of Representatives of Liberia has mandated its Rules, Order and Administration Committee to investigate Montserrado County Electoral District #10 Representative, Rep. Yekeh Y. Kolubah, over allegations of misconduct and statements deemed contrary to national interest.‎ The decision by Plenary follows two separate communications one from Montserrado County Electoral District #3 Representative Sumo Mulbah calling for the expulsion of Rep. Kolubah is on grounds of misconduct and violation of his oath of office, and another from the Inspector General of Police raising serious concerns regarding national security, public safety, and the stability of the Republic.‎ Center to the…

By Evelyn Kpadeh Seagbeh YAMOUSSOUKRO, Côte d’Ivoire -Adolescents and youth from across Africa have adopted and presented a robust 2026–2028 Action Plan to Accelerate Gender Justice and Rights, signaling the rise of a powerful, continent-wide movement aimed at transforming the lives of young people ahead of the next Adolescent Girls Summit in 2028. The action plan was officially unveiled at the climax of the 3rd Adolescent Girls Summit held in Yamoussoukro, where more than 200 adolescents and youth gathered to shape a shared vision for the future. Their voices were joined by representatives from governments, international NGOs, United Nations agencies,…

‎By Staff Writer ‎The Government of Liberia says the National Fisheries and Aquaculture Authority’s (NaFAA) planned headquarters is a sign of a great move toward establishing permanent public infrastructure.‎ NaFAA on Wednesday broke ground for a modern facility intended to serve as its long-term home, providing a more spacious and centralized working environment. ‎Speaking on behalf of President Joseph Nyuma Boakai Sr., Ambassador-at-Large Charles Snetter said the project reflects a broader effort to reduce reliance on leased office space while improving efficiency and lowering long-term costs. ‎Snetter welcomed the World Bank’s support, describing the initiative as a key contribution to…

By Philipbert Semogai Jabba-Wleh Browne Football in Liberia was introduced in the early 1900s during the colonial era, largely through missionary schools and expatriate communities. It quickly took root as a unifying pastime, and by the 1930s informal clubs were forming in Monrovia. The sport gained formal structure in 1936 with the founding of the Liberia Football Association (LFA), which became affiliated with FIFA in 1964 and the Confederation of African Football in 1965. ‎     Over the decades, football grew into Liberia’s most popular sport, producing legends like George Weah — the 1995 FIFA World Player of the Year and…

—- Says Liberations & Reform Are Key To Ordinary Citizens By Staff Writer Monrovia -Montserrado County District #10 Representative, Yekeh Kolubah, has announced plans to declare his intention to contest in Liberia’s 2029 Presidential and Legislative Elections. ‎Speaking Thursday, April 9, 2026, on the OK Morning Rush talk show, Representative Kolubah revealed that his decision to seek the presidency is driven by what he described as the need to “liberate the Liberian people from bad leadership and deception.”‎ The outspoken lawmaker criticized the administration of President Joseph Boakai, alleging that promises made to Liberians during the 2023 presidential campaign have…

—– Yamoussoukro Hosts 2026 Africa Girls Summit By Evelyn Kpadeh Seagbeh Yamoussoukro, Ivory Coast -The 2026 Africa Girls Summit (AGS) officially kicks off yesterday in Côte d’Ivoire’s political capital, bringing together approximately 250 adolescents from 13 countries across the continent for a landmark gathering focused on leadership, rights, and social change. The summit, supported by Global Fund for Children and its partners, aims to empower young people especially adolescent girls to take on leadership roles in their communities while equipping them with practical tools for advocacy and action. “What I hope to see after the summit is life impacting solutions,…