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By Wilmot Konah ‎‎ Monrovia- The Liberia Land Authority is calling on the 55th National Legislature to provide stronger budgetary and legislative support to address the growing wave of land disputes across the country.‎‎ Speaking Tuesday before the House of Representatives, the LLA Vice Chairperson for Administration and Customer Services, Joe K. Williams, emphasized the urgent need for a nationwide boundary demarcation exercise covering all counties, districts, clans, and communities.‎‎ According to Honorable Williams, many of the traditional boundary markers, such as trees, streams, and other natural features are gradually disappearing, creating confusion and fueling disputes. He stressed the need…

‎By Myean D Torgbean‎‎ Monrovia —Joseph Nyuma Boakai has disclosed that the government will take a firm stance in managing Liberia’s natural resources, stressing that they will not be entrusted to investors who fail to contribute to national development.‎‎ Speaking during a recent Cabinet meeting, President Boakai said the administration has decided to give the Vice President responsibility to oversee matters relating to the Putu Mountain concession. ‎‎“We are not going to take our resources and give them to people who cannot develop our country. We will give this responsibility to the Vice President to take charge of the Putu…

‎By Masiame Konneh‎‎‎ Delivering a detailed breakdown of the human resource implications during the Ministry of Information’s regular press briefing on Thursday, the Director General of the Civil Service Agency (CSA), Dr. Josiah F. Joekai, confirmed that the Agency conducted a comprehensive personnel and credential verification exercise at the Ministry of Transport, particularly within the Department of Land and Rail Transport.‎‎ The verification exercise assessed workforce composition, credential records, qualification alignment, and divisional distribution ahead of the planned transition to the Liberia Traffic Management Incorporated.‎‎ Dr. Joekai disclosed that out of a total workforce of 181 employees, 176 employees, representing…

‎— As Bishop Donyen Reaffirms Committee ‎By Emmanuel Kerkulah ‎‎Monrovia -On February 15–17, 2026, Bishop Donyen, head of the Independent Catholic Church of Liberia, in partnership with Compassion For Life (USA), conducted a three-day monitoring visit of key humanitarian initiatives in Montserrado County Electoral District #2.‎‎ The tour was intended to cross-check various projects implemented by the Compassion For Life through former aspirant Bishop Donyen.‎‎ Witnessed by several residents within Lower Johnsonville, brought together church leaders, educators, security personnel, marketers, youth representatives, and community residents to assess ongoing projects and identify priority needs.‎‎ During the visit to various sites, residents…

‎The Ministry of Youth and Sports has ushered in a fresh leadership making Attorney-at-Law Cornelia W. Kruah Minister.‎‎ Taking place Monday, February 23, 2026 in the ministry’s conference room, the symbolic turning-over was done by Cllr. Jeror Cole Bangalu, former Minister.‎‎ Former Minister Jeror Cole Bangalu noted that his departure was not by frustration but by excellent performance during his stay and needed to plant a stronger seed in another sector. ‎‎”Let it be clear and known that the development of a comprehensive Five-Year Youth and Sports Strategic Plan was designed as a results-driven framework to guide sustainable youth empowerment…

‎The Ministry of Youth & Sports on Thursday welcomed H.E. Yin Chengwu, the Ambassador of the People’s Republic of China at the ministry.‎‎ Led by Amb. Yin Chengwu, the delegation visited Minister Atty. Cornelia Kruah and Deputies. During the meeting, the China Ambassador to Liberia reiterated continued support for youth development.‎‎ Amb. Chengwu underscored his government readiness and unweaving commitment for investing in Liberia’s young people noting that it is a central pillar of national growth and shared prosperity.‎‎ For her part, Youth and Sports Minister Atty. Cornelia Wonkerleh Kruah expressed gratitude for China’s enduring collaboration with Liberia especially the…

‎The Executive Committee of the Liberia Kickball Federation (LKF) on Wednesday, February 25 honored an invitation from the Ministry of Youth and Sports for an acquaintance meeting with Minister Atty. Cornelia Wonkerleh Kruah and her leadership team forged a stronger collaborative path for the future of Liberia’s only traditional league, the kickball.‎‎ The meeting, held at the Minister’s conference room provided a platform for the LKF Executives to congratulate the Minister and outline the strategic priorities, achievements, and challenges facing kickball in Liberia.‎‎ Speaking at the meeting, the President of the Liberia Kickball Federation Amb. Emmanuel Suprise Whea stressed that…