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𝙎𝙀𝙉. 𝙆𝘼𝙍𝙉𝙂𝘼-𝙇𝘼𝙒𝙍𝙀𝙉𝘾𝙀 𝙎𝙋𝙊𝙉𝙎𝙊𝙍𝙎 𝙂𝙍𝘼𝙉𝘿 𝘽𝘼𝙎𝙎𝘼 𝘾𝙊𝙐𝙉𝙏𝙔 𝙎𝙋𝙀𝙇𝙇𝙄𝙉𝙂 𝘽𝙀𝙀 𝙏𝙀𝘼𝙈 𝘼𝙃𝙀𝘼𝘿 𝙊𝙁 𝙉𝘼𝙏𝙄𝙊𝙉𝘼𝙇 𝘾𝙊𝙈𝙋𝙀𝙏𝙄𝙏𝙄𝙊𝙉

BUCHANAN, GRAND BASSA COUNTY —Senate President Pro Tempore, Senator Nyonblee Karnga-Lawrence, has officially stepped forward as the lead sponsor for the Grand Bassa County Spelling Bee team as they prepare for the upcoming national finals.

To kick off her sponsorship, Senator Karnga-Lawrence presented an initial cash contribution of $1,500 United States Dollars to ensure the team is fully prepared and equipped for the rigorous tournament.
Grand Bassa County will be represented by a joint county team comprising its top two performing schools from the regional qualifiers:

The Salvation Army School System "Bramwell Booth," which clinched first place with an impressive 84 points, and the Advent Christian Academy, which secured its spot on the county team with 75 points.

The highly anticipated national competition is organized by the MIGHTY UNIT, Foundation in collaboration with the Ministry of Education.
The three-day event is scheduled to run from June 18 to June 20, 2026, and will be hosted at the Monrovia City Hall, where the Grand Bassa academic ambassadors will compete against top spellers from across the country.

𝗦𝗲𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗼𝗿 𝗡𝘆𝗼𝗻𝗯𝗹𝗲𝗲 𝗞𝗮𝗿𝗻𝗴𝗮-𝗟𝗮𝘄𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗛𝗼𝘀𝘁𝘀 𝗠𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝘁𝗵 𝗖𝘂𝗹𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗮𝗹 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗕𝗮𝘀𝘀𝗮 𝗡𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗔𝗻𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗺 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗲𝘁𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗶𝗻 𝗕𝘂𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗻

BUCHANAN, GRAND BASSA COUNTY – In a vibrant display of civic pride and heritage preservation, the Nyonblee Karnga-Lawrence National Youth Mentorship Program officially hosted the local language translation and Cultural Dance Competition on Sunday, June 7, 2026. The prestigious event, which brought together students, educators, and government officials, was held at the Unification Pavilion in Buchanan.

​The initiative focused on the translation and performance of the Liberian National Anthem into the Bassa language, alongside traditional cultural dance exhibitions.

​Speaking at the event, the President Pro Tempore of the Liberian Senate, Senator Nyonblee Karnga-Lawrence, emphasized that the initiative is designed to promote Liberia's rich cultural legacy among the younger generation.

​A total of 13 local schools competed in the day's events, showcasing extraordinary talent across two distinct academic divisions: five junior high schools and eight senior high schools.
​In the highly competitive cultural dance category, Harvest Christian Academy delivered a spectacular performance to secure the first-place trophy. Meanwhile,Buchanan Open Bible Standard School emerged victorious in the national anthem singing competition, earning top honors for their exceptional vocal delivery.
​The event attracted a high-profile audience, including key education stakeholders, senior government officials, and executives from the Office of the Liberia Cultural Ambassador.
​The program was met with widespread acclaim from both educators and families. Parents and school administrators expressed immense gratitude to the President Pro Tempore for launching a sustainable platform dedicated to cultural revival.
​"Most of our children have grown up disconnected from their roots, but through programs like this, they will learn more about what it truly means to be Liberian," noted one appreciative parent during the closing ceremonies.
​The National Youth Mentorship Program aims to make the competition an ongoing benchmark for youth empowerment and cultural education across the region.

𝗦𝗲𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗼𝗿 𝗡𝘆𝗼𝗻𝗯𝗹𝗲𝗲 𝗞𝗮𝗿𝗻𝗴𝗮-𝗟𝗮𝘄𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗡𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝘁𝗵 𝗠𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗺 𝗟𝗮𝘂𝗻𝗰𝗵𝗲𝘀 𝗡𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗔𝗻𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗺 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗖𝘂𝗹𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗮𝗹 𝗗𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗲𝘁𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗶𝗻 𝗚𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗕𝗮𝘀𝘀𝗮

UCHANAN, GRAND BASSA COUNTY — In a major effort to promote patriotic pride and cultural heritage, thirteen local schools are gearing up to compete in a prestigious National Anthem and Cultural Dance Competition this weekend.

The event is scheduled for Sunday, June 7, 2026, at 12:00 noon, and will take place at the Unification Pavilion on the Fairgrounds in Buchanan City. Organized under the auspices of the Nyonblee Karnga-Lawrence National Youth Mentorship Program, the initiative aims to celebrate and preserve the unique cultural legacy of Grand Bassa County and Liberia at large.

The competition will feature two distinct categories, bringing together eight senior high schools and five junior high schools.

The eight senior high schools will face off in a unique challenge to perform a translation of the Liberian National Anthem into the local Bassa language. The participating institutions are:
Hope School of Excellence,
Bassa Seven-Day Adventist,,
Buchanan Open Bible Standard School,
J.C. Early United Methodist High School,
Devine Grace Academy,
Drims School System,
Worldwide Mission and
Buchanan Wesleyan Institute (BWI).

The Cultural Dance Competition
will take the stage to showcase traditional choreography and celebrate Liberian identity through dance. The competing schools include:
Dr. Shepherd,
New Buchanan Public School,
Bassa Demonstration School,
Harvest School and Advent Academy.

According to the organizers, the event is designed to give young people a platform to connect with their roots while showcasing their artistic talents. In addition to the honor of representing their institutions, the winning schools in both categories will walk away with prestigious awards and prizes.

Members of the public, educational stakeholders, and culture enthusiasts are heavily encouraged to attend and support the young competitors.

𝗨𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝘁𝘆 𝗔𝗰𝗸𝗻𝗼𝘄𝗹𝗲𝗱𝗴𝗲𝘀 𝗟𝗶𝗯𝗲𝗿𝘁𝘆 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝘁𝘆’𝘀 𝗥𝗼𝗹𝗲 𝗶𝗻 𝗘𝗹𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗿𝗮𝗹 𝗩𝗶𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘆 𝗮𝘁 𝟮𝟭𝘀𝘁 𝗔𝗻𝗻𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝗗𝗶𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗿

Representing President Joseph Nyuma Boakai at the 21st Anniversary Dinner of the Liberty Party in Monrovia, on friday May 29, 2026, at the Monrovia City Hall, Minister of State for Presidential Affairs, Hon. Samuel A. Stevquoah, stated that the Unity Party deeply recognizes the critical role the Liberty Party played in bringing the current Unity Party’s administration to power.
​Conveying a message of solidarity from President Joseph Nyuma Boakai Minister Stevquoah shared an insightful proverb emphasizing unity: "When spider webs unite, they can tie up a lion."

𝗡𝘆𝗼𝗻𝗯𝗹𝗲𝗲 𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗲𝘀 𝗙𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗻𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗡𝗶𝗴𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗮𝗻 𝗡𝗼𝗻-𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗳𝗶𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗛𝘂𝗺𝗮𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗮𝗻 𝗙𝗼𝗼𝘁𝗽𝗿𝗶𝗻𝘁 𝗔𝗰𝗿𝗼𝘀𝘀 𝗪𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗔𝗳𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗮

MONROVIA – In a significant move to strengthen humanitarian efforts across West Africa, the Nyonblee Cares Foundation of Liberia and the New Dawn for Women and Community Initiative (NEWOMCII) of Nigeria have officially joined forces.
On Monday, May 25, 2026, the two non-profit organizations signed a historic Memorandum of Understanding and Action (MOU&A) during a ceremony held at the Liberty Hall inside the Cape Hotel in Mamba Point, Monrovia.
The strategic partnership was finalized by the respective founders of the institutions, Liberian Senate Pro-Tempore Nyonblee Karnga-Lawrence and Nigerian philanthropist Alhaji Riliwan Bolaji Raji. Both leaders represented their organizations to establish a formal framework for cross-border cooperation.

Under the newly signed agreement, the organizations will combine their expertise, and networks to address critical social issues and serve humanity in both Liberia and Nigeria.

The collaboration is poised to focus on several key pillars:
Community Development: Implementing sustainable local initiatives to improve grassroots living conditions.
Women's Empowerment: Creating targeted programs to uplift, train, and support women.
Education:
Enhancing access to quality learning and training opportunities.
Health Services: Improving healthcare access and health education for vulnerable populations.

The partnership marks a new chapter in regional cooperation between grassroots organizations in West Africa, proving that a shared vision can bridge national borders for the greater good of the people.

𝙎𝙚𝙣. 𝘿𝙞𝙡𝙡𝙤𝙣 𝙎𝙥𝙤𝙣𝙨𝙤𝙧𝙨 𝙒𝙖𝙧, 𝙀𝙘𝙤𝙣𝙤𝙢𝙞𝙘 𝘾𝙧𝙞𝙢𝙚𝙨 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝘼𝙣𝙩𝙞-𝘾𝙤𝙧𝙧𝙪𝙥𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣 𝘽𝙞𝙡𝙡𝙨 𝙎𝙪𝙗𝙢𝙞𝙩𝙩𝙚𝙙 𝙗𝙮 𝙋𝙧𝙚𝙨𝙞𝙙𝙚𝙣𝙩 𝘽𝙤𝙖𝙠𝙖𝙞

Montserrado County Senator Abraham Darius Dillon is leading the push for two bills aimed at ending war and economic impunity and strengthening Liberia’s fight against corruption.

The legislation was submitted to the Legislature by President Joseph Nyumah Boakai on Wednesday, May 20, 2026, with the stated goal of strengthening accountability, advancing justice, and reinforcing the rule of law.

1. An Act Establishing a War and Economic Crimes Court

The court is designed to respond to recommendations of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission and Liberia’s commitments under the Accra Peace Agreement. It would provide a specialized judicial mechanism to adjudicate allegations of war crimes, crimes against humanity, gross human rights violations, and economic crimes committed during Liberia’s periods of instability.

2. An Act Adopting a New Title 17(a) of the Liberian Code of Laws Revised, Establishing a National Anti-Corruption Court

This court would expand Liberia’s judicial capacity to prosecute corruption-related offenses that continue to undermine public trust, economic development, and service delivery.

Senator Dillon, a member of the Senate Judicial Committee, has long advocated for both the War and Economic Crimes Court and a National Anti-Corruption Court. His sponsorship of the bills now brings those proposals formally before the Senate.

Following the submission, the Plenary of the Liberian Senate approved a motion by Grand Kru County Senator Albert T. Chie to refer the bills to the Committee on Judiciary and other relevant committees. The committees have 30 days, including a public hearing, to review the proposals and report findings back to plenary.

If supported by lawmakers in both houses, the legislation would address long-standing demands for accountability linked to Liberia’s past conflicts and systemic corruption. Supporters argue it would bring relief to Liberians and reaffirm the country’s commitment to upholding the rule of law.

President Boakai said the bills are grounded in Liberia’s historical experience, constitutional framework, and international legal obligations, and urged the Legislature to give them urgent and careful consideration.

𝗣𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗣𝗿𝗼-𝗧𝗲𝗺𝗽𝗼𝗿𝗲, 𝗦𝗲𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗼𝗿, 𝗞𝗮𝗿𝗻𝗴𝗮-𝗟𝗮𝘄𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗝𝗼𝗶𝗻𝘀 𝗣𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗕𝗼𝗮𝗸𝗮𝗶 𝗮𝘁 𝗞𝗲𝘆 𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗔𝘂𝗱𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗦𝘂𝗺𝗺𝗶𝘁 𝗶𝗻 𝗠𝗼𝗻𝗿𝗼𝘃𝗶𝗮

MONROVIA, May 21, 2026 President Joseph Nyuma Boakai and Senate Pro-Tempore, Senator Nyonblee Karnga-Lawrence, converged at the EJS Ministerial Complex today to participate in a major regional governance summit.

The two leaders joined delegates for the General Auditing Commission (GAC) 2026 Strategic Review Meeting of the African Organisation of English-speaking Supreme Audit Institutions (AFROSAI-E).
The high-level meeting underscores Liberia’s collaborative leadership efforts to enhance public accountability, financial transparency, and institutional oversight across the region.

𝗟𝗶𝗯𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗮𝗻 𝗦𝗲𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗣𝗿𝗼-𝗧𝗲𝗺𝗽 𝘁𝗼 𝗯𝗲 𝗛𝗼𝗻𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗲𝗱 𝗮𝘁 𝗡𝗘𝗪𝗢𝗠𝗖𝗜𝗜 𝗟𝗮𝘂𝗻𝗰𝗵 𝗶𝗻 𝗔𝗯𝘂𝗷𝗮; 𝗗𝗶𝗿𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗿 𝗚𝗲𝗼𝗿𝗴𝗲 𝗦𝘁𝗲𝘄𝗮𝗿𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝗥𝗲𝗽𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗻𝘁

ABUJA, NIGERIA — The New Dawn for Women and Community Intervention Initiative (NEWOMCII) is poised to officially launch its operations tomorrow, Tuesday, April 28, 2026, at the Nigerian Army Conference Centre and Suites (NACCAS) in Asokoro, Abuja.
The high-profile event will centre on the participation of Her Excellency Senator Nyonblee Karnga-Lawrence, President Pro Tempore of the Liberian Senate, who serves as the Special Guest of Honour. Representing the Senator at the ceremony will be Mr. George S. Stewart, the Executive Director of the Nyonblee Cares Foundation.

The launch marks a major milestone for NEWOMCII, an NGO dedicated to grassroots development through agribusiness, vocational skills training, and youth empowerment. Organizers noted that the Senator’s involvement underscores a deepening commitment between Nigeria and Liberia to uplift women and vulnerable populations across West Africa.

In her capacity as the guest of honour, the Senator’s address to be delivered by Mr. Stewart is expected to focus on the intersection of good governance and community development.

Beyond the launch of NEWOMCII, the ceremony will serve as a global stage to celebrate international humanitarian contributions. A highlight of the event will be the presentation of the Inspiration Award of Excellence” to Senator Karnga-Lawrence.

Mr. Stewart will formally accept the award on her behalf, recognizing the Nyonblee Cares Foundation for its impactful work in:
Healthcare: Extensive medical outreach and services.
Education: Providing scholarships for students in need.
Development: Targeted youth and women’s empowerment programs both in Liberia and internationally.

The gathering is expected to draw a diverse group of stakeholders, including government officials, development experts, and community leaders.

Management for NEWOMCII expressed deep appreciation for the Senator's track record in complementing government initiatives, stating that her foundation’s work serves as a blueprint for the kind of impactful community intervention NEWOMCII aims to achieve.