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The Association of Judicial Reporters of Liberia (AJURL) has signed a landmark agreement with The Office for the establishment of the War and Economic Crimes Court to help boost visibilities for the court’s activities. AJURL comprised of journalists assigned at different courtrooms across the country. The latest agreement seeks to establish cooperative working relationship for the purpose of enhancing the transparency, documentation and reporting of war and economic crimes trials while promoting the rule of law, justice and accountability. At the signing ceremony recently, AJURL President Yassah J. Wright welcomed the signing of the agreement promising to ensure that her institution…

The Association of Judicial Reporters of Liberia (AJURL) has signed a landmark agreement with The Office for the establishment of the War and Economic Crimes Court to help boost visibilities for the court’s activities. AJURL comprised of journalists assigned at different courtrooms across the country. The latest agreement seeks to establish cooperative working relationship for the purpose of enhancing the transparency, documentation and reporting of war and economic crimes trials while promoting the rule of law, justice and accountability. At the signing ceremony recently, AJURL President Yassah J. Wright welcomed the signing of the agreement promising to ensure that her institution…

…For Effective Local Governance and Decentralization By: Jonathan O. Grigsby, Snr. Contributor Writer Several Senior Local Leaders from across Liberia, have ended a three – day training, with the development of a roadmap for effective local governance and decentralization. It focuses on nine thematic areas that will enable the Ministry of Local Government carry out effective service delivery for residents in the fifteen counties. Amongst the areas are, digital system and information management, monitoring, evaluation and accountability, capacity building and training and human resource strengthening. Others are policy implementation and legal framework, system development and institutional tools, communication and coordination,…

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…