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(From R- L) Hon. Julius D. Dennis, Jr., Director General of the LCAA presenting the 20- year master plan to Mr. Amos J. Borbor, Special Assistant in the Office of the Minister of Transport who represented the Minister at the launch.
By Amos HarrisPAYNESVILLE – A first-year assessment of President Joseph Nyuma Boakai’s flagship ARREST Agenda for Inclusive Development (AAID) has revealed sluggish progress, weak coordination, and significant transparency gaps. According to the “President Meter Report 2025,” less than one percent of planned interventions reached full completion during the administration’s first twelve months. Commenting on the trajectory of the agenda, Naymote warned that the current pace of implementation is grossly insufficient to meet the AAID’s 2029 targets. At the present rate, the organization estimates that implementation would need to accelerate more than twentyfold to remain on track. The President Meter Report 2025 was produced under Naymote’s Democracy Advancement Program, with support from the Embassy of Sweden and the Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency (Sida).
By Amos HarrisMONROVIA – The Asset Recovery and Property Retrieval Taskforce (AREPT) has reaffirmed its unwavering commitment to combating corruption and reclaiming stolen public assets. Speaking at the Ministry of Information’s regular press briefing, AREPT Chairman Cllr. Martin noted that the Taskforce made meaningful progress in investigating suspicious asset accumulation and economic crimes. Martin further revealed that AREPT concluded investigations and unsealed three major indictments in 2025, while maintaining forty active cases involving the alleged theft of public property. Martin noted that progress was temporarily hindered by a stay order issued in November 2025 by Supreme Court Justice in Chambers, Her Honour Jamesetta Howard Wolokolie.
The 2026 predictions focus on the continued growth of the industry and related challenges, while also recognizing AI as a powerful, transformative accelerant to growth. “Critical digital infrastructure continues to expand strongly,” said Andy Lawrence, Executive Director of Research, Uptime Institute. – The projected 75-125 GW growth in global data center power demand through 2030 will drive greater reliance on gas turbines for primary power. But customers and investors are unlikely to tolerate increased risks and threats to availability – nor are grid operators or operators. But customers and investors are unlikely to tolerate increased risks and threats to availability – nor are grid operators or operators.
Zurich Middle East Life today announced the appointment of Walter Jopp as its new Chief Executive Officer, marking a significant milestone in the company’s ongoing commitment to strengthening its presence and long term strategy in the Middle East. Walter Kiceleff, CEO, Zurich International Life Solutions, said: “We are delighted to welcome Walter Jopp back to Zurich. His appointment also marks a return to Zurich, where he previously served as CEO of Zurich International Life, Middle East from 2016 to 2021. Walter Jopp, CEO, Zurich Middle East Life, shared: “I am honoured to return to Zurich and to lead the Middle East Life business at such a pivotal time for the region. Zurich Insurance Group Ltd (ZURN) is listed on the SIX Swiss Exchange and has a level I American Depositary Receipt (ZURVY) program, which is traded over-the-counter on OTCQX.
One of the cornerstone achievements of the visit was the official presentation of essential office equipment to the CNDRA staff stationed at the Lofa County Service Center. A pivotal moment of the mission occurred on Thursday, January 8, 2026, when the assessment team held a constructive dialogue with the Superintendent of Lofa County, Honorable J. Lavala Massaquoi. He further commended the local CNDRA employees for their consistent dedication and work ethic. Superintendent Massaquoi advised the CNDRA leadership to initiate a formal conference with the LLA to discuss the occupancy of the building and to streamline the processes surrounding the registration of legal instruments. This proposed collaboration with the LLA represents a major opportunity to improve land-related documentation and archives management in Lofa County.
The defendant was remanded to the Monrovia Central Prison after being formally charged by the Liberia National Police (LNP) with gang rape, statutory rape, and kidnapping. Police allege that on January 1, 2026, Jallah lured the teenager under the pretense of purchasing football boots for him. Instead of a shopping trip, the boy was reportedly transported to a property on Camp Johnson Road and held captive until January 3. Based on the evidence gathered, including crime-scene visits and victim interviews, the WACPS established probable cause to proceed with criminal charges. Jallah and his accomplices—who remain at large—face charges under Section 14.70(2) for Gang Rape, Section 14.70(b) for Statutory Rape, and Section 14.50(1) for Kidnapping under the Penal Law of Liberia.
