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18/09/2025

The National Elections Commission (NEC) of Liberia is exploring the integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) into electoral processes, in collaboration with other Electoral Management Bodies (EMBs) in Africa. NEC's IT Director, James Dogbey, is attending a two-day AI in Election Academy in Ghana with 19 other ICT professionals. Upon his return, according to NEC, he will assess Liberia's ICT infrastructure for potential AI applications in electoral operations. Additionally, the NEC's IT Section aims to analyze existing digitized election data using AI tools to enhance the Commission's work and strengthen electoral integrity.

18/09/2025

From Senator Edwin Melvin Snowe Jr.:

" Yesterday, while sitting with the renowned Nigerian politician, Mr. Peter Obi, at the Democracy Dialogue in Accra, Ghana, we began a conversation about his future political aspirations… In the middle of our discussion, he asked me about the leader of the Liberian Senate and spoke so highly of her intelligence and high degree of patriotism.

He said, “I met your Senate Leader at a forum on democracy in the United States. She was upright, outspoken, and deeply knowledgeable about the topic under review. She really impressed me, and she even invited me to visit Liberia and speak to the youths - a visit I must honor.”

I asked, “Are you talking about the Senate Pro-Temp, Madam Nyonblee Karnga-Lawrence?” With excitement, he immediately responded, “Yes! That’s the name. Can you call her so I can greet her?”

I immediately placed the call, and as usual, Madam Pro-Temp answered on the first ring. I told her, “I am here with Mr. Peter Obi, and he will like to say hello.” With the same energy, she responded, “Yes! That’s my friend, let me speak to him.” I handed the phone to Mr. Obi, and though I don’t know exactly what Madam Pro-Temp said, he laughed so hard that everyone in close proximity turned to look. They spoke for about 10 minutes, and by the end, this very well respected son of Nigeria and Africa was still smiling. He thanked me sincerely for re-establishing the ties between them.

MORAL OF THE STORY: Always make a lasting impression when you meet people, especially when representing your country. Madam Pro-Temp was remembered in such a positive way because she left a remarkable impression. You may never get a second chance to make a first impression, so always be at your best and network wisely, because those connections will open doors in the future.

Thank you, Madam Pro-Temp, for all that you continue to do in promoting the image of the Liberian Senate, in particular, and Liberia, in general, both nationally and internationally.

I am super proud of you, not just as my boss, but also as my friend. Thanks, Bravo Delta!"

18/09/2025

President Boakai Makes Additional Nominations and Appointments in Government Affecting the Judiciary

September 18, 2025

Executive Mansion, Monrovia –– President Joseph Nyuma Boakai, Sr., in keeping with the
Constitution of Liberia and pursuant to the New Judiciary Law of Liberia, Chapter 7, Section 7.6, has appointed several qualified Liberians to serve as Judges, Stipendiary Magistrates, and Associate Magistrates across the country.

These appointments, which cover Montserrado, B**g, Nimba, Grand Bassa, Gbarpolu,
Maryland, Rivercess, Lofa, Grand Cape Mount, Grand Gedeh, Bomi, Grand Kru, Margibi,
and River Gee Counties, are intended to further strengthen the judicial system by ensuring that every county and magisterial area is staffed with competent judicial officers.

President Boakai emphasized that these appointments are part of his administration’s
determination to restore integrity, accessibility, and efficiency to the judiciary.

He called on the new judicial officers to uphold the rule of law, ensure equal access to justice, and
conduct themselves with professionalism, independence, and impartiality.

The President further noted that a strong and independent judiciary is indispensable to
Liberia’s democracy and the protection of the rights of all citizens.
These nominations, where applicable, are subject to confirmation by the Liberian Senate.

The nominees and appointees are listed as follows:

I. Judges

1. Cllr. William G. Capehert – B**g County – Judge – Traffic Court for Gbarnga City
2. Cllr. Toby Reine – Lofa County – Judge – Debt Court for Lofa County

I. Stipendiary and Associate Magistrates

1. Atty. Catherine B. Nyenkan – Montserrado County – Stipendiary Magistrate –
Bushrod Island
2.Atty. Michael Gebeh – Montserrado County – Associate Magistrate – Brewerville
3. Cllr. George Dayrell – Montserrado County – Stipendiary Magistrate – Arthington
4. Atty. James Mah – Montserrado County – Stipendiary Magistrate – Bensonville
5. Emma D. Kolubah – Montserrado County – Associate Magistrate – Bensonville
6. Cllr. Augustine S. Togbah – Montserrado County – Stipendiary Magistrate – Clay-
Ashland
7. Prince J. C. Morris – Montserrado County – Associate Magistrate – Clay-Ashland
8. Atty. Paul Jackson – Montserrado County – Associate Magistrate – Clay-Ashland
9. Cllr. James Gilayeneh, Jr. – Montserrado County – Stipendiary Magistrate –
Careysburg
10. Atty. David F. Foeday – Montserrado County – Associate Magistrate – Bushrod Island
11. Cllr. Deddeh K. Zaza – Montserrado County – Associate Magistrate – West Point
12. Atty. Rachel M. Jallah-Nimene – Montserrado County – Associate Magistrate –Omega
13. Atty. Dennis E. Kronakumo – Montserrado County – Associate Magistrate – Todee
14. Atty. Theresa Passawe – Montserrado County – Stipendiary Magistrate –Gardnersville
15. Yah Domah-Quato – Montserrado County – Associate Magistrate – Gardnersville
16. Willeyon Y. Gbeisay – Montserrado County – Associate Magistrate – Paynesville
17. Atty. Ferrington G. Farngalo – Nimba County – Stipendiary Magistrate – Karnplay
City
18. Rufus Kekeh – Nimba County – Associate Magistrate – Zuolay
19. Cllr. Mac J. V. Saie – Nimba County – Stipendiary Magistrate – Kpablee
20. Cllr. Evelyn Lah-Gongloe – Nimba County – Stipendiary Magistrate – Sanniquellie
City
21. Cllr. Sam Nya-Harris – Nimba County – Stipendiary Magistrate – Gompa City
22. Atty. Wellington Sendolo – Nimba County – Stipendiary Magistrate – Cocopa
23. Atty. Michari G. Tomah – Nimba County – Stipendiary Magistrate – Yekapa
24. Cllr. Migbeh S. Gbatoe-Dor – Nimba County – Stipendiary Magistrate – Tappita
City
25. Atty. Saye Vah – Nimba County – Stipendiary Magistrate – Beeplay
26. Atty. James L. K. Leamah – Nimba County – Stipendiary Magistrate – Bahn City
27. Atty. Naomi Crusoe – Grand Bassa County – Stipendiary Magistrate – Compound #3
28. Windell Miller – Grand Bassa County – Associate Magistrate – Edina
29. Atty. Livitti A. M. Togbah – B**g County – Stipendiary Magistrate – B**g Mines
30. Atty. George Wokpeh – B**g County – Stipendiary Magistrate – Botota
31. Atty. Martin J. S. Corlon – B**g County – Stipendiary Magistrate – Sanoyea
32. Atty. Richard M. Dafuwah – B**g County – Stipendiary Magistrate – Foequlleh
33. Aaron Morgan Tokpah – Gbarpolu County – Associate Magistrate – Bopolu City
34. Cllr. Elgban M. Mulbah – Gbarpolu County – Stipendiary Magistrate – Weasuah
35. Atty. Darlyn Dougba-Weah – Gbarpolu County – Stipendiary Magistrate –Gbarmah
36. Jarty Barclay – Gbarpolu County – Associate Magistrate – Kimgbor
37. Aquoi Kennedy – Gbarpolu County – Associate Magistrate – Kimgbor
38. Cllr. Adolphus Taylor – Maryland County – Stipendiary Magistrate – Harper City
39. Atty. Fredrick F. Jarboe – Maryland County – Stipendiary Magistrate – BOPC
40. Atty. Bruce Bowah – Rivercess County – Stipendiary Magistrate – Cestoe City
41. Atty. Abraham F. Kantie – Lofa County – Stipendiary Magistrate – Salayea
42. Josephine Weah Karmon – Lofa County – Associate Magistrate – Salayea
43. Harris M. Boakai – Lofa County – Associate Magistrate – Voinjama
44. Cllr. Josephine K. Kettor – Lofa County – Stipendiary Magistrate – Voinjama
45. Atty. Dominic M. S. Massaquoi – Grand Cape Mount County – Stipendiary
Magistrate – Tenni
46. Atty. Rubison V. Dunnoh – Grand Cape Mount County – Stipendiary Magistrate –
Robertsport
47. Cllr. Nelson Garr – Grand Gedeh County – Stipendiary Magistrate – Zwedru City
48. Cllr. Kovah Jallah – Grand Gedeh County – Stipendiary Magistrate – Toe Town
49. Atty. Willington Dweh – Grand Gedeh County – Stipendiary Magistrate – Putu
50. Dennis Zarwojah – Grand Gedeh County – Associate Magistrate – Zleh Town
51. Atty. Festus Dukuly – Bomi County – Stipendiary Magistrate – Tubmanburg City
52. Joseph K. K. Fallah – Bomi County – Associate Magistrate – Gbar
53. Atty. Boniface Toe Tweh – Grand Kru County – Stipendiary Magistrate –
Grandcess City
54. Atty. Bevaye Mers-Mortee – Margibi County – Stipendiary Magistrate – Bapolu
(Weala)
55. Atty. Alfred W. Quaye – River Gee County – Stipendiary Magistrate

President Boakai emphasized that these appointments are consistent with his
government’s resolve to uphold justice, enhance institutional leadership, and support
the advancement of the judiciary system.

18/09/2025

It seems like these drug dealers are planning to finish the young people of Liberia, look at the quality of drugs that LDEA and LNP confiscated in Brewerville this evening.

📹 Courtesy of TCA

18/09/2025

The Liberia Drugs Enforcement Agency along side the Liberia National Police, this evening intercepted a huge drugs in the Peace Land community in Brewerville.

18/09/2025

Sad😭😭😭News

We are receiving reports that the Former President of the Liberian National Student Union (LINSU) and the All African Student Union (AASU), Mr. Varney A. Jarsey, is dead.

18/09/2025

News Flash

Liberian national team captain, Oscar Dorley, is the only Liberian player among 67 African players participating in the 2025/26 UEFA Champions League. The list of players includes notable names from various countries, such as Morocco's Achraf Hakimi and Brahim Díaz, Nigeria's Victor Osimhen and Ademola Lookman, Ghana's Mohammed Kudus and Thomas Partey, as well as Egypt's Mohamed Salah and also players hailing from nations like Senegal, Ivory Coast, Algeria, and more.

18/09/2025

Deputy Minister Sando Urges Patience in Deputy Minister Bryant McGill's Case

Deputy Minister of Information, Daniel O. Sando, has cautioned against rushing to judgment in the case involving suspended Deputy Minister Bryant McGill, who is facing public pressure for his arrest. Minister Sando urged the public to remain patient and allow investigators to conduct their work professionally.

"We are repeating the same mistakes of the Angel Togba case," Sando said. "We shouldn’t infuse sentiments into everything." He emphasized that taking placards to the Liberia National Police is not the way forward, but rather giving the investigation a chance to proceed according to professional standards.

The Deputy Minister encouraged the public to follow due process and let investigators do their job without external pressures, ensuring a fair and thorough investigation free from sentiment-driven demands and protests.

18/09/2025

Liberia and Japan Strengthen Ties with $1.7 Million Food Assistance Program

The Governments of Liberia and Japan have signed an Exchange of Notes for the continuation of the KR Food Assistance Program in 2025, solidifying the enduring bond between the two nations. The signing ceremony took place on September 16, 2025, at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

Liberia's Deputy Minister for International Cooperation and Economic Integration, Dr. Ibrahim Al-bakri Nyei, described the signing as a significant milestone in the diplomatic, economic, cultural, and development cooperation between Liberia and Japan. He expressed gratitude to the Government and people of Japan for their continued support and partnership.

The KR Food Assistance program, which began in 2008, has evolved into one of the most impactful development cooperation frameworks in Liberia. Japan's Ambassador to Liberia, His Excellency Mr. Hiroshi Yoshimoto, disclosed that this year's program is valued at $1.7 million and will be managed by the Japanese Counterpart Value Fund.

The program aims to promote self-sufficiency in rice production and consumption, contributing to Liberia's broader economic growth. Ambassador Yoshimoto praised the Government of Liberia's initiatives to boost local rice production and expressed Japan's readiness to complement these efforts.

This agreement reinforces shared values of friendship, cooperation, and mutual respect, addressing Liberia's urgent development priorities.

18/09/2025

Senator Abe Darius Dillon Retrospect on the alleged R**e Case of former Foreign Affairs Minister, Maxwell Kamenyan; saying:

"I am informed that former Foreign Minister D. Maxwell Kemayah was on air last night whining about and rejecting the claim of "Sexual Harassment" that has being hanging over his head since late 2020. Well, this is what happens when people fail to do what is simply right TODAY, for posterity TOMORROW.

When Mr. Kemayah was NOMINATED as Foreign Minister in late 2020, a grave claim of "Sexual Harassment" was alleged against him. At the time, former Maryland County Senator Dan Morais was Chairman of the Senate Committee on Foreign Affairs, and I was privileged to be a Member of the Committee.

Because of the grave nature of the allegation, I, alongside former Rivergee County Senator Conmany B Wesseh, former Margibi County Senator Oscar Cooper, and Grand Bassa County Senator (now President Pro Tempore of the Senate) Sen. Nyonblee Karnga-Lawrence, pushed and pressed for an impartial investigation into the matter so as to help inform our votes for or against his confirmation. Our efforts fell on "deaf ears"!!! The regime at the time did everything to frustrate any investigation in the interest of justice and fairplay.

I publicly alarmed and warned against frustrating the investigation. I reminded that without a credible investigation that would clear Kemayah's name or prove his guilt, he would live the rest of his life with the allegation and stigma of such allegation for the remainder of his life. My advice and warnings were ignored ... in fact, I was branded as "enemy" of (then) Pres. Weah and his regime!!

Sadly, and without allowing a proper investigation into the matter, majority of the Senate proceeded to vote "YES" to confirm Kemayah as Minister of Foreign Affairs, disregarding the grave claim over his head. Standing our grounds, Senators Wesseh, Cooper, Karnga-Lawrence and myself voted "NO" on his confirmation.

FIVE years after .... Kemayah is still whining and clarifying by himself and will probably keep clarifying everyday! The BURDEN remains on his head ... maybe FOREVER!!!"

18/09/2025

National Road fund Chief. Program Officer Albert K. Samukai, addresses the press briefing at MICAT

18/09/2025

𝐒𝐞𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐞’𝐬 𝐒𝐞𝐜𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐢𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐞 𝐇𝐨𝐥𝐝𝐬 𝐈𝐧-𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐬𝐞 𝐌𝐞𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐋𝐃𝐄𝐀 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐦 𝐀𝐮𝐭𝐡𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐲

The Liberian Senate's Committee on Defense, Security, Intelligence, and Veteran Affairs is taking steps to address the challenges facing the Liberia Drug Enforcement Agency (LDEA).

Led by Senator Momo T. Cyrus, the Committee plans to push for a budget increase for the LDEA in 2026 and provide logistical support to enhance its operations.

Senator Cyrus, addressing reporters at his Capitol Building office on Wednesday, September 17, 2025 asserted that said decision was triggered by an intensive engagement, which the Committee held with the Officer-In-Charge (OIC) of the LDEA, Fitzgerald Biago.

According to Chairman Cyrus, the engagement was intended to assess what the LDEA has done under the OIC since assuming the mandate, what the challenges are, what support the agency will need and some of the reforms it envisages in order to enhance the effectiveness of its operations.

During said engagement, the Officer-In-Charge, DCP Fitzgerald Biago informed the Committee that the LDEA is faced with acute internal challenges, to include over 1,000 action agents, who have been working for about 10 years without being placed on the agency’s payroll, insufficient vehicles to enhance operations and working from a dilapidated head office.

Addressing reporters, the Senate’s Committee Chairman on Defense, Security, Intelligence and Veteran Affairs described the situation at the LDEA as undermining to the fight against illicit drugs in the country.

He at the same time averred that the Committee has requested the Officer-In-Charge of the LDEA to present a comprehensive listing of the entity’s workforce, covering level of qualification and current salary as a way of equipping the Committee with the necessary tools needed to alleviate the current challenges confronting the agency.

Senator Cyrus decried the situation of having over 1,000 action agents who have been working for over 10 years without being paid, something he said is greatly responsible for the circulation of illicit drugs in the country.

The Chairman on Defense, Security, Intelligence and Veteran Affairs also told reporters that discussions are fruitful with the Minister of Finance for the provision of 15 vehicles to the agency in line with budgetary allocation.

Regarding the agency’s dilapidated building, Senator Cyrus told reporters that the Committee has finalized discussions with the Minister of Finance for the relocation of the agency to a new building.

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