The InQuirer

By Grace Bryant MollayOrange Liberia, one of the country’s leading digital service providers, is set to officially open its iconic new headquarters, Icon 16 on Thursday, May 15, 2025.The US$10 million headquarters which is located on 16th Street, Sinkor, Tubman Boulevard, represents a bold new chapter for the company.At a press conference on Monday, CEO Jean Marius Yao, described the new headquarters as more than just a physical structure.“This is the embodiment of a vision our belief in the future of Liberia. Under the…

By Laurina B. LormiaPresident Joseph Boakai and Barbados’ President, Dame Sandra Mason, has joined hands with Liberians in celebrating the 160th anniversary of Crozierville a historic township that has long been known for its rich legacy and role in Liberia’s development.The ceremony held on Saturday, May 10, 2025, in Bentol City, brought together hundreds of citizens, foreign dignitaries, members of the diplomatic and consular corps, cultural performers, and local leaders to pay tribute to the township’s forebears and…

By Moses J. Dawoe/Southeast CorrespondentA 40-year-old man identified as Peter Doe has died by drowning in a gold mine in Gbaken, Maryland County, on Wednesday, May 7, 2025, while digging for gold under a creek at about 7:00 p.m.Eyewitnesses said the victim Doe had recently installed a gold-digging machine called "Drake" for mining underwater.The location had a palm tree and a straight-standing stick, which the victim was undermining to remove dirt for washing.According to eyewitness accounts, at the beginning of the…

By Laurina B LormiaThe Minister of Foreign Affairs, Sara Beysolow Nyanti, has taken a decisive action to restore the integrity and international credibility of the Liberian passport through a sweeping reform package that has introduced high-level security features and eliminated longstanding irregularities.Minister Nyanti has implemented a series of security and administrative measures aimed at protecting the country’s passport system, with a strong focus on accountability, efficiency, and lawful access.She has overhauled…

By Grace Bryant MollayMiss Inter-University Liberia (MIUL) Queen Vashe T. Weah has officially launched her flagship project, the Sheshelter Initiative, at the University of Liberia (UL), her alma mater.The project aims to address menstrual hygiene challenges faced by female students on campus.The launch ceremony took place in the conference room of the UL Nathaniel Cassell Building.The event was attended by UL president Layli Maparyan, officials from the Office of Student Affairs, organizers of the MIUL pageant, the MIUL…

By S. Siapha MulbahThe most anticipated matchup in the 2024 National Chess Championship women’s division kicked off in dramatic fashion Sunday afternoon in Monrovia, with former national champion Abegail Karyah making a strong early statement against reigning titleholder Georgina Sackie.The closed eight-round contest between the two top contenders has captured the attention of chess enthusiasts nationwide, with many describing the clash as more than just a battle for national supremacy. Both women entered the event with…

The President of the Liberian Basketball Association (LBA), Abraham Samukai, will lead a two-member delegation to the Federation of International Basketball Associations (FIBA) Mid-Term Congress 2025, set to take place from tomorrow May 14 to 18, 2025 in the Kingdom of Bahrain.This year’s Congress marks a significant milestone as Bahrain hosts the prestigious event for the first time. The occasion is made possible through a strategic partnership between the Bahrain Olympic Committee and the Bahrain Basketball Association.…