Author: Joseph Sallie

By: Garteh Harris Garteh New York, USA –: President Joseph Nyuma Boakai, Sr., today held bilateral talks with His Highness the Crown Prince of the State of Kuwait, Sheikh Sabah Khaled Al-Hamad Al-Sabah, who represented the Emir of Kuwait. The high-level meeting, held on the margins of the 80th United Nations General Assembly, centered on advancing ties between Liberia and Kuwait. The Representative of the Emir of Kuwait extended congratulations to Liberia on its historic election as a non-permanent member of the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) and expressed Kuwait’s readiness to deepen cooperation with Liberia. Drawing from Kuwait’s own…

By: Joseph K. Sallie Monrovia – Heavy rainfall has flooded parts of Paynesville, Central Monrovia and Outland Community. Damaging several homes and leaving citizens homeless. The rainfall also caused several flooding and traffic congestion within the Clara Town area. Residence of these areas faces Challenges of leaving their homes. Doe Community was a place of attraction, where many struggled to leave their homes by using Canoes while those near the waterway were affected seriously and are now homeless. Various Schools in these affected Communities find it difficult to have students due to the flood from the heavy down pull of Rain…

By: Joseph K. Sallie New York— Speaking at the 80th Session of the United Nations General Assembly, President Joseph N. Boakai commits Liberia’s contributions to the Security Council’s added that Liberia is looking forward in advocating for Africa’s fair Representation on the UN Security Council which can only be achieved through permanent representation. President Boakai noted that Liberia as one of the signatory of the Charter of the United Nations, Liberia feels morally obligated to call for the renewal rather than a reversal of multilateralism. Reversal of multilateralism is not an option for a just and peaceful world. He added…

By: Joseph K. Sallie Pennsylvania, USA:- The First Lady of Liberia Madam Kartumu Y. Boakai has called on international partners, builders, and believers to join hands in turning her vision of a healthier, more resilient Liberia into reality.  Speaking passionately at a high-level engagement, she highlighted alarming maternal and child mortality rates, underscoring the urgency of action despite ongoing efforts in the health sector. “The challenges are enormous, and while progress has been made, far too many mothers and children are still being lost,” the First Lady said. “This is why partnership is not an option—it is a necessity. I…

Mayama entered America on a visitor’s visa in 2014 and married a U.S. citizen. A year later, she applied for permanent residency. During her immigration interview, she denied her involvement in the Liberian Civil War. After it was established that she is the famous Black Diamond of 2003, she was ordered to be deported back to Liberia. According to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), her deportation reflects a broader commitment to preventing human rights violators from finding safe haven in the United States. While no criminal charges were filed against her in the U.S., her past actions and misrepresentations…

Monrovia, Liberia– A medical report issued by A.M.I. Clinic under the Istanbul Protocol has left room for further questions as it presents unclear findings regarding the full extent of alleged torture endured by Thomas Etheridge and others while in state custody. However, the report clearly rules out sodomy, both by physical examination and by the patient’s own denial. The report, conducted by Dr. Philip Zochners Ireland, outlines that Etheridge suffered from left shoulder disfigurement and psychological distress, which the physician notes may align with Etheridge’s claims of being beaten with handcuffs during detention. However, the medical documentation falls short of…

Monrovia —The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Liberia is pleased to announce that Liberia formally joined other countries to sign the Declaration on the Protection of Humanitarian Personnel, on September 22, 2025 on the sidelines of the 80th Session of the United Nations General Assembly.  The Declaration adds to the numerous international instruments on protecting aid workers in times of conflicts. It aims to make humanitarian workers safer and more respected under international law, especially local and national staff, who often face the greatest danger during conflicts. The Declaration was championed by a Ministerial Group led by Australia, Jordan, Switzerland, Indonesia,…

Monrovia—The Liberia Drugs Enforcement Agency has confirmed that the six officers arrested in Bomi County were tested positive of illegal drug abuse. The LDEA OIC of the Interim Managment Team Biago named: Larwou Yekeh, C. Tony Granett, Nyumah Millimono, Lawrence J. Fejue, Milton Brown, all volunteers and Roosevelt T. Kollie, an employee of the LDEA with specimen number as # M -43SEC-3 noting that agents linked have all been dismissed with immediate effect.

New York, USA:- President Joseph Nyuma Boakai, Sr., has joined fellow Heads of State and Government in New York to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the United Nations, emphasizing Liberia’s enduring commitment to multilateralism and global peace. The commemorative program featured a special session in the General Assembly Hall, where UN officials and world leaders reflected on eight decades of the organization’s achievements, while also highlighting the urgent need to strengthen collective action in addressing global challenges. Following the anniversary celebration, President Boakai and his delegation are currently participating in the High-level Meeting on the 30th Anniversary of the Fourth…

Monrovia, Liberia – September 22, 2025 The First Judicial Circuit Court for Montserrado County, Criminal Assizes “B”, has rendered a guilty verdict in the high-profile murder case involving defendant Bill Jallah, sentencing him to life imprisonment for the brutal and premeditated killing of his Girlfriend Princess Zoe Wesseh. Presided over by Judge Wesseh Alphonsus Wesseh, Sr., the Court found that Bill Jallah carried out the savage, depraved, and deliberate act of stabbing the victim multiple times, leading to her death. According to court records, Jallah had concealed a deadly weapon under his sleeve, ambushed the victim, and inflicted fatal wounds…