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09/30/2025

Monrovia, Liberia — A growing controversy is brewing over a multi-million-dollar construction project reportedly initiated by President Joseph Nyuma Boakai in his hometown of Foya, Lofa County. The project, estimated at US $10 million, has sparked public outcry and intense debate, with critics accusing the president of prioritizing personal development over national needs. According to multiple reports, the newly constructed duplexes are believed to be either a presidential villa or a private estate for Boakai’s personal use....

Monrovia, Liberia — A growing controversy is brewing over a multi-million-dollar construction project reportedly initiated by President Joseph Nyuma Boakai in

09/30/2025

Monrovia, Liberia — In a dramatic turn of events, the Sixth Judicial Circuit Court in Monrovia has ordered the arrest and imprisonment of several former top Liberian government officials for their alleged involvement in the disappearance of a rare 53.34-carat diamond, a scandal Judge J. Boima Kontoe described as the work of a “criminal cartel.” The ruling, issued this week, comes after months of legal scrutiny and names several prominent figures believed to have played key roles in the controversial case....

Monrovia, Liberia — In a dramatic turn of events, the Sixth Judicial Circuit Court in Monrovia has ordered the arrest and imprisonment of several former top

09/29/2025

Liberia’s basketball talent is gaining international recognition as the International Basketball Federation (FIBA) has extended invitations to two rising stars and a coach to attend the prestigious Regional Youth Camp in Cairo, Egypt, from October 19–22, 2025. Coach Gaye Tuanzama, along with standout players David Evans and Kamara Kosso, earned their spots at the camp following their impressive performances during the recent FIBA U16 Afrobasket 2025 tournament held in Rwanda....

Liberia’s basketball talent is gaining international recognition as the International Basketball Federation (FIBA) has extended invitations to two rising

09/29/2025

Popular Liberian Musician Jonathan Lee Pratt alias JZyNO invests in Poultry Farm

“Hey guys,

This is one of our little investments that helps in putting money on the table for music promotion and other things.
We are growing gradually but will need your support in order to get bigger.

We are Eggland.
Our poultry efficiently convert feed into meat and eggs, contributing significantly to food security for the Liberian market.
At Eggland, we are fully in business and ready to distribute our healthy and organic eggs to consumers far or near.

Contact us: +231 88 811 7761
Location: Bomi, Liberia.📌”

More details to follow.

09/29/2025

This is how bros greet each other in Liberia on the busy streets of Monrovia daily.

09/29/2025

Liberian Activist Calls for Radical Reform in an Open Letter

“It is Time for Radical Reform – Letter to President Joseph Boakai

Martin K. N. Kollie
Liberian Activist in Exile
Spui 70, The Hague, Netherlands
Western Europe

September 29, 2025

H.E. Joseph Nyumah Boakai
President
Republic of Liberia 🇱🇷

Ref: Mr. President, Pay Attention to Civil Servants. They still earn US$86.99 per month. This is Slavery.

Dear Mr. President,

A dossier of GOL payrolls from various ministries and agencies covering September 2025 just got leaked. Saddened by what we are seeing, this letter is a cause for national concern.

This is Evil. The Society is still Unequal and Unjust. The System in Liberia was Designed by a Few to Suppress the Majority. The system is rotten. It’s Time to Disrupt it. It is Time for Radical Reform, Mr. President.

No one group of people supported you to become President more than tens of thousands of civil servants who felt marginalized and suppressed. Under you, they are still being marginalized and suppressed. Pay attention to them because they are catching hell (hard time).

The public workforce in Liberia stands at 67,746 across 104 spending entities (CSA Annual Report, 2024). Out of this number, 42,076 are civil servants. Mr. President, please pay attention to civil servants.

In this letter from The Hague to you, we chose not to call their names in order to conceal their identities from public ridicule and ignominy. So, we’ve only used their employee IDs.

Mr. President, these are just a few civil servants who are earning far below US$150 both in gross salary and net salary, without any benefit(s). This is evil. This is injustice. This is inequality. Like we said, there are a lot of them who earn these non-living wages while the “big shots” or “top brass” in your government continue to bag over US$11K; some over US$9K and US$5K per month, excluding huge benefits and other perks.

For instance, it will take a lot of civil servants 7 years 6 months to earn just what a Lawmaker earns in one month (US$7,900). Mr. President, some Lawmakers, Ministers, and MDs even use what you see below for their lunch every day. The society is evil, unequal, and unjust. And this is why and what we must disrupt the system. We have to stop this from happening now.

Since we have a lot of leaked GOL payrolls in our possession, let’s start with the payroll of the Judiciary. Mr. President, these are just a few of the civil servants:

1) Employee ID 430750: US$115 in Gross and US$86.99 in net.

2) Employee ID 431581: US$115.50 in Gross and US$87.71 in net.

3) Employee ID 436522: US$115.50 in Gross US$88.04 in net.

4) Employee ID 416002: US$117.60 in Gross and US$ 94.64 in net.

5) Employee ID 436522: US$115.50 in Gross and US$88.04 in net.

6) Employee ID 431581: US$115.50 in Gross and US$87.71 in net.

7) Employee ID 430875: US$115.50 in Gross and US$92.74 in net.

8.) Employee ID 433529: US$115.50 in Gross and US$103.35 in net.

9) Employee ID 436520: US$115.50 in Gross and US$103.35 in net.

10) Employee ID 431562: US$119.70 in Gross and US$106.75 in net.

11) Employee ID 430849: US$126.00 in Gross and US$111.86 in net.

12) Employee ID 430848: US$126 in Gross and US$111.86 in net.

13) Employee ID 416002: US$117.60 in Gross and US$94.64 in net.

14) Employee ID 437172: US$142.80 in Gross and US$125.47 in net.

15) Employee ID 437171: US$142.80 in Gross and US$$125.47 in net.

How can US$86.99 even transport a civil servant to work and back home, let alone feed him/her, buy clothes, pay rent, pay water bill, pay electricity bill, pay medical bill, pay children school fees, etc.? Mr. President, let someone tell us how?

From this same US$86.99 in net salary per month, your government is dividing or disaggregating it into 70% USD and 30% LRD. Mr. President, how do you expect these civil servants and their families to survive in Liberia where prices are rising according to you? This is not "Rescue". This is “Re-use”. In fact, this is Slavery.

If they “the big shots” think civil servants can survive on US$86.99 to US$150 in Liberia, why can’t they also survive on US$1,000 to US$5,000 in the same country with the same prices (e.g., CPI)?

We call on you, Mr. President, to significantly cut down on public waste (wasteful spending). The waste is too much in your government. This is not “Rescue”. Cap all salaries and benefits of so-called “big shots” or “top brass” at US$5K per month and increase the salaries and benefits of civil servants.

A new fiscal year, the third fiscal year under your watch, is coming in January (FY2026). We are watching again. Please do not let the civil servants down. They and their families, too, deserve better. This is not what and why they voted for. We encourage you to reflect on your promise to them. Civil servants must be treated with dignity and respect. It's time to put the people's interest first.

Liberia First. Liberia Forever.

Signed: Martin K. N. Kollie
Exiled Liberian Activist”

09/29/2025

She lives in Lofa County! Can you go there for a visit just to see her parents? 😆

09/29/2025

I gained 70,463 followers, created 615 posts and received 59,120 reactions in the past 90 days! Thank you all for your continued support. I could not have done it without you. 🙏🤗🎉

09/29/2025

Cllr. Charlyne Brumskine Represents Liberia at Global Summit on Restoring Trust in Governance

By Myean D Torgbean

Monrovia, Liberia – Cllr. Charlyne M. Brumskine, lawyer, politician, and thought leader, has represented Liberia at the 2025 Global Progress Action (GPA) Summit in London a high-level gathering that brought together progressive leaders, policymakers, and activists from nearly 40 countries.

The two-day summit, organized in partnership with the Center for American Progress (CAP) and Labour Together (UK), explored how governments can rebuild broken social contracts and restore public trust. Attendees included the sitting Prime Ministers of the United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, Spain, and Iceland, as well as former leaders from New Zealand and Sweden.

Cllr. Brumskine featured as a panelist in a session titled “Renewing the Social Contract: Shaping a National Identity Built on Trust,” alongside Anas Sarwar, Leader of the Scottish Labour Party; Raphaël Glucksmann, Member of the European Parliament (France); and Pedro Abramovay, Vice President of the Open Society Foundations (Brazil). The discussion was moderated by Patrick Gaspard, former U.S. Ambassador to South Africa.

In her remarks, Cllr. Brumskine emphasized three guiding principles dignity, delivery, and determination which she described as essential to bridging the “distrust divide” between leaders and citizens.

“Liberians do not connect with abstract labels like left or right, or global north and south. What matters to our people is simple: clean drinking water, jobs for our young people, and electricity that stays on,” she told the gathering.

Brumskine further stressed the absence of African voices in global conversations of this nature, underscoring that progressivism and democracy cannot be fully debated without the perspectives of nations most affected by governance challenges. She connected global discussions on democracy to Liberia’s realities, highlighting the urgent need for practical solutions such as job creation, reliable electricity, and access to essential services.

“When leaders deliver dignity, when they deliver services, and when they govern with determination, they don’t just win votes — they win trust. And with trust comes the patriotism that holds a nation together,” she declared.

Her participation marked Liberia’s contribution to a global dialogue on governance, accountability, and progressive leadership during uncertain times. Speaking afterwards, she described the experience as “one of the most consequential” moments of her leadership journey, noting she was honored to serve as the lone African voice on her panel.

Cllr. Brumskine’s presence at the GPA Summit not only highlighted Liberia’s role on the global stage but also reaffirmed the growing importance of African leadership in shaping solutions to some of the world’s most pressing challenges.

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09/29/2025

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09/29/2025

Former President George M. Weah was often criticized for his luxurious real estate projects across Liberia — but now, someone else is walking a similar path, and this time, it’s drawing praise instead of complaints. President Joseph N. Boakai has embarked on the construction of modern duplexes in Foya, Lofa County — his hometown.

What he never accomplished in over 42 years of public service — serving as Minister of Agriculture and later as Vice President — he’s now doing in just under two years as President. The sight of these new buildings has become a topic of conversation among Liberians, though access to the area is restricted due to heavy security presence. Armed personnel are stationed at various checkpoints to ensure the project proceeds without disruption.

According to reports, the construction is being financed not with government money, but through President Boakai’s own salary and support from the Boakai Foundation. It’s believed that donations of materials such as cement, crushed rocks, and steel rods have contributed to the development — debunking speculation from some netizens that public funds were being misused.

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09/29/2025

The Lyrics of the Liberian National Anthem in the Kpelle Tribe.

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