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‎‎— Former BSA Media Chair Tells Youth & Sports ‎‎By Perry B. Zordyu ‎‎‎ As Liberians gear up to return to the Samuel Kanyan Doe Sports Complex in Paynesville following the preliminary rounds of the National County Sports Meet in December this year, former Bassa Sports Association Media Chairman is urging Youth and Sports Ministry to ensure training of Sports Reporters across the Country be prioritized through a collaborative approach.‎‎ Onesimus Garway said the training will enable reporters and commentators to fully  understand the rules of the tournament, enhance their knowledge for quality presentation and commentary as well as helping…

‎‎Paris, France – May 1, 2026 – Liberia’s Minister of Youth and Sports, Atty. Cornelia Wonkerleh Kruah, yesterday held a productive bilateral meeting with France’s Minister, Marina Ferrari, aimed at deepening cooperation in youth empowerment and sports development between the two nations.‎‎ Describing the meeting as one that bridged “two generations, two continents, and two countries and one gender with one shared mandate,” Minister Kruah emphasized the importance of international collaboration in advancing opportunities for young people and strengthening sports institutions.‎‎ The high-level engagement focused on fostering strategic partnerships between Liberia and France in the areas of youth leadership, sports…

-Issues Executive Order No. 164 President Joseph N. Boakai has issued Executive Order No. 164 renewing the mandate of the office of War and Economic Crimes Court for Liberia. The mandate was issued today, May 3,2026 in Monrovia. Below is the full mandate. WHEREAS, the Government of Liberia, through Executive Order No. 131 issued on May 2, 2024, and Executive Order No. 148 issued on April 30, 2025, established the Office of the War and Economic Crimes Court for Liberia, with the mandate to investigate, design, and prescribe the methodology, mechanisms, and processes for the establishment of a Special War…

—- As Gov’t Proclaims May as Red Cross Month May is recognized by members and volunteers of the Red Cross Red Crescent Movement worldwide as Red Cross Month, and the Liberia National Red Cross Society (LNRCS) proudly joins the global initiative under the theme United in Humanity— a call for compassion, solidarity, and service amid increasing humanitarian challenges. Each year, the Red Cross Red Crescent Movement honors May 8, in celebration of its founder, Jean Henry Dunant’s birthday, and the ongoing humanitarian efforts that change lives within communities. This year, the Government of Liberia has reaffirmed its commitment to this…

Paynesville: The Community of Hope Agriculture Project (CHAP), Liberia’s focal organization for the System of Rice Intensification (SRI) and the National Executing Entity for the RICOWAS Project, has concluded a three-day quarterly review workshop aimed at strengthening staff capacity in project implementation, monitoring, compliance, and accountability. The workshop, held from April 29 to May 1 in Paynesville, brought together CHAP staff, project partners, and stakeholders involved in Liberia’s rice value chain. The initiative was funded by the Adaptation Fund through the Sahara and Sahel Observatory. According to organizers, the workshop focused on reviewing progress made under ongoing agricultural and livelihood…

-As Gov’t Proclaims May as Red Cross Month May is recognized by members and volunteers of the Red Cross Red Crescent Movement worldwide as Red Cross Month, and the Liberia National Red Cross Society (LNRCS) proudly joins the global initiative under the theme United in Humanity — a call for compassion, solidarity, and service amid increasing humanitarian challenges. Each year, the Red Cross Red Crescent Movement honors May 8, in celebration of its founder, Jean Henry Dunant’s birthday, and the ongoing humanitarian efforts that change lives within communities. This year, the Government of Liberia has reaffirmed its commitment to this mission by issuing a proclamation…

Monrovia, Liberia- The Liberian National Red Cross Society (LNRCS) on Tuesday, April 28, 2026 marked World Day for Safety and Health at Work 2026 with a call for enhanced workplace safety, particularly regarding mental health, climate risks, and first aid. ‎The event, held at CAPE Hotel in central Monrovia, emphasizes safety as a core humanitarian value under the theme “Building a Healthy Psychosocial Working Environment in the Workplace. ‎‎Col. Warsuwah Barvoul Sr., Director General of the Liberia National Fire Service, stresses the importance of prioritizing occupational safety and healthy psychosocial working environments in his keynote address. “Safety at our workplaces…

(Monrovia, Liberia April 25, 2026) The Senate Press and Public Affairs, categorically rejects recent allegations circulated by Spoon Talk claiming that the Senator requested financial inducement from officials of the Central Bank of Liberia and the Ministry of Finance, Development and Planning in order to grant the printing of additional Liberian dollar banknotes, as being requested by authorities of CBL. A release issued in Monrovia under the signature of the Press and Public Affairs director of the Liberian Senate Augustine T.Saah says the claims are unfounded, misleading, and entirely unsupported by credible evidence. Legislative oversight proceedings, including the recent public…

‎‎—- Businessman Described Gov’t Intervention in MNG Gold Mining Saga ‎A prominent citizen of District #1 in Bong County and businessman William F. Kotee Jr., has lauded the national government for what he described as speedy fast-tracking the dispatched officers from the Liberia Immigration Service (LIS) and the Ministry of Labor to the MNG Gold Liberia’s David Dean’s Town mining site following growing concerns on the company’s alleged employment practices. ‎‎According to Mr. Kotee, the intervention comes after reports suggest that the company was allegedly hiring Turkish nationals as drivers instead of qualified Liberians, while also assigning PSU personnel to…

By Staff Writer Monrovia-A dispute between two Liberian senators over the ongoing Liberia-Guinea border situation has intensified, raising questions about internal divisions and public messaging on national security. Sen. Nya D. Twayen Jr. of Nimba County accused Sen. Amara Konneh of Gbarpolu County of publicly praising the Guinean military while undermining Liberia’s position. “As if we all didn’t agree to act and keep it confidential,” Twayen said, describing his colleague’s actions as hypocritical. Konneh rejected the accusation and moved swiftly to clarify his remarks. In a statement posted to social media early Friday, April 24, he said his previous comments…