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Paynesville -Tension gripped parts of Lower Johnsonville on Tuesday as scores of angry residents from the Du-Neezo community staged a protest over the deplorable condition of the Jacob Town to Weins Town road, asserting it causes serious harm to residents.‎ The protest, held at Lonestar Junction, brought together elders, community leaders, and citizens from more than ten communities within Du-Neezo, a locality in District Two. Demonstrators described the road as a death trap and called on the national government to urgently intervene. ‎According to community members, the poor condition of the road has severely hindered access to emergency services, leading…

By Danicius Kaihenneh Sengbeh I had just stopped at a supermarket in Jacob’s Town on Monday evening (March 23) to pick up a few items when a middle-aged man approached me—someone who seemed to know me far better than I knew him. We exchanged pleasantries. “Mr. Sengbeh… I saw your LRA people today in two pickups, moving around, creating awareness. They said you’re bringing a new tax system… VAT.” I nodded and told him that the awareness campaign is ongoing nationwide. He paused, then asked the question I assume many are quietly holding: “So… will this VAT make things more…

Monrovia -Liberia’s Minister of Justice and Attorney-General, N. Oswald Tweh Sr., along with Information Minister Jerolinmek Matthew Piah, is urging citizens to remain calm as the government works to resolve ongoing concerns along the Liberia-Guinea border.‎ Speaking at a special press briefing, Minister Tweh, who also chairs the Joint Security, acknowledged rising public anxiety and frustration over what many see as delays in addressing the situation. He assured citizens that the government is actively engaged, noting that President Joseph Nyuma Boakai has already held discussions with his Guinean counterpart to pursue a peaceful resolution.‎ According to Minister Tweh, the issue…

‎— As Liberia Hits Record Low Inflation, Expands Credit Access, and Accelerates Digital Finance ‎By Staff Writer ‎‎The World Bank Group Managing Director and Chief Knowledge Officer, Mr. Pascal Donohoe, on March 23, 2026 endorsed the Central Bank of Liberia’s (CBL) reform agenda, citing record-low inflation, a strengthened banking system, and rapid digital financial expansion as clear signs of a resurgent and resilient economy. ‎‎Describing the moment as a “critical window of opportunity,” Mr. Donohoe praised Liberia’s macroeconomic progress despite global uncertainties. He emphasized that the country’s economic future will hinge on unlocking private sector growth, noting that nearly 90…

‎”FROM WHERE I SIT”‎‎ By Philipbert Semogai Jabba-Wleh Browne‎ ‎Monrovia -The Commander-In-Chief has made it clear: “THERE WILL BE NO WAR WITH GUINEA.” This statement should be a relief to all Liberians, as war is a catastrophic option that brings immense suffering to a nation and its people.‎    According to Article 34(b) of the Constitution of the Republic of Liberia, “The power to declare war shall vest exclusively in the Senate and the House of Representatives acting jointly.” This provision is clear: only the Legislature, specifically the Senate, has the authority to declare war on Guinea or any other nation.‎   …

Monrovia -‎The civil society group Solidarity and Trust for a New Day (STAND) has called for U.S. diplomatic intervention to help defuse rising tensions along the Liberia-Guinea border, where disputes over natural resources have unsettled communities.‎ The tension centers on sand mining activities along the Makona River, a natural boundary between the two countries. Residents on both sides have accused each other of encroachment and unfair access to the river’s resources, increasing the risk of confrontation.‎ In a statement issued in Monrovia, STAND chairman Mulbah K. Morlu urged the United States government, through its embassy, to support a peaceful resolution…

‎—As New Headquarters Risk Demolition In the Wake of Plans Tubman Boulevard Road Expansion Monrovia -The Government of Liberia has announced plans to expand the Tubman Boulevard Road to six lanes (three in each direction), with several buildings expected to be affected by a large-scale demolition exercise an announcement that seems to be another setback for opposition CDC.‎ Speaking at the Ministry of Information regular press briefing, Roland Giddings, Minister of Public Works, said that the project is expected to commence in mid 2027.‎‎ Among the key structures that are expected to be affected and risk the demolition process if…

The Pronouncement by [EPA] to Protect Liberia’s Wetlands By: Jonathan O. Grigsby, Snr. /Contributor Writer Liberia is amongst many countries around the world keen on the Ramsar Convention, when it comes to the protection of wetlands. This Convention primarily takes wetlands so seriously because of how essential and significant they are; firstly, to the environment, human beings and animals, including fishes and birds. And based on the Ramsar Convention on Wetlands, which Liberia joined in 2003, the Treaty designated five wetlands of international importance as (Ramsar Sites) in our beloved country. The Sites are: the Marshall Wetland in Margibi County,…

Monrovia -As Liberia struggles to outlaw the practice of Female Genital Mutilation, several efforts by activists and women advocates get defeated whenever pieces of legislature seeking to outlaw FGM get defeated at the Liberian legislature. This time, with another draft bill which emerged from the office of President Joseph Boakai, known at the Girls and women protection Act of 2025 is again seeking to end the practices. It can be recalled, in 2019 members of the Legislature removed FGM Component from the Domestic Violence law, passing the law without abolishing FGM. The debate dragged on. Some lawmakers feared that abolishing…

“FROM WHERE I SIT” By Philipbert Semogai Jabba-Wleh Browne SHOCKWAVES: SAMUEL JACKSON’S CHILLING REVELATION ABOUT AV SIRLEAF’S DEATH Monrovia -Samuel Jackson, a former Liberian government official, has made a shocking revelation about the death of Amadu Varfee Sirleaf (AV Sirleaf), a former head of security for the Liberia Petroleum Refining Coporation (LPRC). Jackson, a boyhood friend of Sirleaf, claimed to have knowledge about Sirleaf’s disappearance during the 1985 coup attempt led by General Thomas Quiwonkpa. AV Sirleaf was a key figure in the Liberian government, serving as head of security for the LPRC. He was whisked away from his home…