President of the Republic of Liberia On the Occasion of the 177th Independence Anniversary of the Republic of Liberia The Centennial Pavilion, Ashmun Street, Monrovia, Liberia. July 26, 2024 Our Esteemed Guest, President Nana Dankwa Arkufo Addo, and Representatives of Other Foreign Heads of State; Mr. Vice President & Mrs. Koung; First Lady Kartumu Y. Boakai;​ Mr. Speaker and Honorable Members of the House of Representatives; Madam President Pro Tempore and Members of the Senate; Madam Former Vice President of Liberia, Honorable Jewel Howard-Taylor; Madam Chief Justice, Associate Justices, andRead More

National Oration by Dr. Robtel Neajai Pailey 177th Independence Day Celebration, Republic of Liberia July 26, 2024 [SALUTATIONS; ALL PROTOCOLS OBSERVED] As someone who loves this country with every fiber of my being, I feel very honored and privileged to address you today. When I think of Liberia’s birth as a nation, I often picture fists of all shapes and sizes raised in the air [like this]. Because our declaration of independence on July 26, 1847 was a revolutionary act of defiance. Back then, when blackness was synonymous with bondage,Read More

By: Christopher S. Bestman facebook_20240728_094954 Monrovia, Liberia – July 26, 2024: In the wake of recent events during the Liberian Independence Day Celebration, the United States Embassy has released a statement to clarify the decision made by Chargé d’Affaires (CDA) Rodriguez to leave the event. The United States and Liberia share a rich history and a commitment to democratic values. However, during the celebration, the national orator’s speech deviated into divisive rhetoric and included unfounded accusations, prompting a response from the U.S. diplomatic mission. The Embassy highlighted the longstanding partnershipRead More

By: Christopher S. Bestman Monrovia, Liberia July 26, 2024: As Liberia celebrated its 177th Independence Day, President Joseph Nyuma Boakai and national orator Dr. Robtel Neajai Pailey delivered a touching remarks that resonated deeply with citizens, urging a collective commitment to unity and progress. In his speech at the Centennial Pavilion, President Joseph Nyumah Boakai expressed gratitude for the nation’s resilience and the sacrifices made by those who fought for freedom, justice, and democracy. He acknowledged that while Liberia enjoys independence, many citizens still face challenges such as hunger, homelessness,Read More

By: Abraham Sylvester PantoMonrovia, July 26, 2024 – Addressing scores of citizens, government officials and International guests at the Centennial Pavilion in Monrovia, Dr. Robtel Neajai Pailey, the National Orator for Liberia’s 177th Independence Day, called for a radical agenda to re-imagine the nation’s future.Dr. Pailey, a distinguished academic and Assistant Professor at the London School of Economics, delivered her speech under the theme, “A Radical Agenda for Re-imagining Liberia.” She emphasized the revolutionary spirit of Liberia’s founding in 1847 and the need to reconnect with the nation’s core principlesRead More