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All Contract Workers Attain Permanent Employment Status

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• Wednesday, July 29, 2026
• By Our Staff Writer
• Joseph

Nyuma

Boakai, Sr. and the Government of Liberia for the sustained confidence and policy di rection that made the undertaking possible, and extended the Authority's appreciation to HAROPA PORT, the Le Havre Port Center, and the Embassy of Liberia in France. In his remarks, His Ex cellency

Teeko

Tozay Yorlay, Sr., Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary to the French Republic, lauded the efforts of the Liberian government, adding, the Memorandum consolidates the enduring amity between Liberia and France, affording Liberia access to world-class expertise while opening fresh avenues for investment, trade, and maritime collaboration. Also speaking at the ceremony, the Director for International

Relations, European Affairs and Strategic Foresight, HAROPA PORT Mr. Cédric Vircigilio, affirmed that coop eration and the sharing of expertise are indispensable to building the ports of tomorrow, and that the Accord inaugurates collaboration of consequence for Africa–Europe maritime trade. The Liberian delegation to Le Havre comprised Atty. Abigail T. Gbessagee, Senior Program Director in the Office of the Managing Director; Mr. Jusu Kamara, Senior Director for Public Relations; Mr. Mohammed Dolleh, Senior Director for Property and Environmental Affairs; and Ms. Vivian Ruby Lai, Director for Reporting and Reconciliation.

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Management of the National Port A u t h o r i t y , by Hon. Sekou A. M. Dukuly, has announced the employment of all contract workers at the NPA with immediate effect. The announcement was made on July 22, 2026, at the general workforce meeting at the Freeport of Monro-

According to Hon Dukuly, for several years, successive administrations grappled with the challenge of transitioning contract workers to permanent employment. Many employees faithfully served the institution for extended periods while awaiting the opportunity to attain permanent status.

Hon. Dukuly said regularizing contract workers to percording to him, attendance and job performance will play a significant role in future evaluations. As part of ongoing efforts to strengthen accountability and discipline across the institution, Management also announced the strict enforcement of the NPA's 10-day attendance policy, urging employees to take their responsibilities seriously.

A SEMINAR OF PORT...

ence in decision-making

Coordination), Ltc. Nancy spheres and sustainably improve the performance of ports in Africa. The National Port Authority of Liberia is represented at the seminar by five staff from Port Wom en Navigating Excellence (PWNW). They include; Esther K. Nmah (Executive Director/Port State

Kreyoh (Deputy Director for Operations/ISPS), Ltc. Janet S. Kortu (Deputy Director for Administration/LSP), Philomina Fata David (Senior Director/ Administration), Ophelia Dosso

(Director/Governmental and International Affairs). This year’s seminar is aimed at raising awareness, equip and prepare women in the sector for the changes introduced by AI in their professions, while making concrete recommendations to port authorities. At the end of the seminar, recommendations will be forwarded to the Secretary General and the Directors General for follow-up and implementation via, presided over by Hon.

• manent employee status
• Making this pronounce-
• Mulbah G. Gwesa Sr.;

James R. Bernard, Deputy therefore marks the end of ment, Human Resource

Executive Director Vashti NPA CONDUCTS TECHNICAL... Executive Director for Managing Director for Adan era and the beginning ministration.

• of a new chapter for hun-
• Sirleaf, cautioned employ-
• Technical

Services, ees that reporting to work remained undeveloped nomic development.

Speaking to employees dreds of dedicated workers

Atty. Henry Lombeh;

as- for more than 15 years.

Hon. Horton noted virtually from the Port of whose commitment to the without performing

Executive Director for Le Havre, France, NPA institution has now been signed duties will attract Under the proposed that although the land

• Property and Environ-
• Managing Director Hon.
• formally recognized.

appropriate administrative plan, 6 acres will be al- remains under lease mental

Affairs, Mr.

Sekou A. M. Dukuly ex-

The NPA Managing Diactions. ED Sirleaf stressed located to the Western to China Union, it has

Matthew Snowea; totended his profound gratirector assured employees that Management remains

Cluster, while the re- stood idle for over 15 gether with engineers tude to employees for their that the transition will not committed to building a culture of discipline, ac- maining acreage will be years.

He disclosed hard work, dedication, reresult in any reduction or and other technical percountability, and high per- made available to other that the Authority is silience and sacrifices they increase in salaries, insonnel of the Authority.

companies engaged in presently engaged in are making daily, emphastead, all existing salaries formance.

The team also assizing that the success of and benefits will remain

This historic regulariza- iron ore operations and negotiations with Chisessed a corridor exthe National Port Authorintact, while newly pertion of contract workers export.

na Union to secure actending from the BMC ity is built upon the commanent employees will stands as one of the most

Once developed, the cess to the property in Pier, identified as the mitment of its workforce.

receive additional employsignificant workforce re site will serve as a ded- accordance with the proposed route for the "Without the workforce, ment benefits, enjoyed by forms in the history of the National Port Authority icated operational hub terms of the conces-

Liberia Electricity Corthere will be no National regular employees.

and reinforces the commit- for iron ore concession- sion agreement, adding

Port Authority," the Man-

He further disclosed that poration

(LEC)

fuel ment of Management to aires, enabling compa- that existing concession aging Director declared, future salary increments pipeline. The pipeline recognizing and investing nies to utilize the BMC arrangements provide acknowledging that every will be performance-based, will support the transachievement recorded by encouraging every employin the people whose daily Pier for the bulk ship- the framework for reportation of fuel to the the institution is the direct ee to remain committed to efforts keep Liberia's ports ment of iron ore. The assigning abandoned

LEC power station on result of the collective efexcellence, professionaloperating.

initiative is expected or unproductive land to Bushrod Island, con forts of its employees.

ism, and productivity. Acto improve operation- purposes that advance tributing to a more reliviction; that partnership al efficiency, facilitate the Authority’s devel-

NATIONAL PORT AUTHORITY... founded upon mutual con- increased mineral ex- opment objectives.

able supply for electricity generation.

fidence, candid exchange ports, and create addi-

The proposed realloal and international comity building and technical

The National Port Auof knowledge, and sustainmerce. HAROPA PORT, exchange; and sustainable tional investment op- cation, he explained, is thority remains comable growth is the surest

France's foremost river maritime development. It portunities within the intended to establish a mitted to implementing architecture for the ports and maritime complex, further provides for periport.

centralized operational its Master Plan by transof tomorrow. HAROPA comprising

Le Havre, odic consultation and the Speaking during the area for iron ore export-

PORT stands among Euforming idle concession

Rouen, and Paris, ranks joint elaboration of succesrope's most accomplished exercise, Deputy Man- ers, thereby enhancing fourth in Northern Europe sor initiatives.

land into productive incomplexes; the National aging Director for Op- coordination and maxand maintains connectiv-

The Authority, custodian vestments that attract

Port Authority, for its part, erations, Hon. Emman- imizing the productive ity with nearly 650 ports of Liberia's four seaports;

new business, enhance advances Liberia's infra- uel M. Horton Sr., said use of available port worldwide.

Monrovia, Buchanan, port operations, and structure with singular re-

Speaking at the signing

Harper, and Greenville, the assessment reflects land.

strengthen the Freeport solve. Together we intend ceremony, NPA Managing has embarked upon a mod-

Management’s commit-

The technical assessof Monrovia’s role as to render that convergence

Director Hon. Sekou A.

ernization agenda calculatinto measurable and endur- ment to ensuring that ment was led by Hon.

Liberia’s leading mari-

M. Dukuly, stressed that ed to elevate operational every available port Horton and included ing benefits.

“The Memorandum is no efficiency, strengthen in time gateway.

Hon. Dukuly conveyed asset contributes mean- Executive Director for formality of parchment frastructure, and establish Liberia's harbors as preeminent gateways for regionand protocol. It is the ar ticulation of a shared conthe Authority's gratitude to ingfully to national eco- Ports and Harbors, Mr. His Excellency President

Monday, August 24, 2026

NPA MESSAGE OF FELICITATION ON THE OCCASION OF THE 179TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE INDEPENDENCE OF THE REPUBLIC OF LIBERIA

TKoung, Sr., Vice President; Hon. Nyonblee Karnga-Lawrence, President Pro he Managing Director of the National Port Authority, on behalf of the Board of Directors, the Senior Management Team, and the entire Workforce, extends warmest felicitations to: His Excellency Dr. Joseph Nyuma Boakai, Sr., President of the Republic of Liberia; His Excellency Hon. Jeremiah Kpan

Tempore, and Members of the Liberian Senate; Hon. Richard Nagbe Koon, Speaker, and Members of the 55th National Legislature; His Honor Yarmie Quiqui Gbeisay, Chief Justice, the Associate Justices, and the Judiciary; the Dean and Members of the Cabinet; and the Dean and Members of the Diplomatic Corps Accredited near Monrovia. On behalf of the Board of Directors, the Senior Management Team, and the entire workforce of the National Port Authority, it is my distinct honor to extend to the Government and people of Liberia our profound felicitations on this auspicious 179th Anniversary of our Independence. This occasion calls us to honor, with solemn gratitude, the courage and sacrifice of our founding forebears, who bequeathed unto us a sovereign nation conceived in liberty and dedicated to democratic ideals. We commend the visionary leadership of His Excellency Dr. Joseph Nyuma Boakai, Sr., and the collective efforts of all branches of Government, national institutions, and our development and diplomatic partners, in advancing peace and national progress. The National Port Authority reaffirms its commitment to Liberia's economic renais sance through strategic investment in maritime infrastructure, modernized operations, and globally competitive logistics services, as the nation's maritime gateway and a catalyst for inclusive prosperity. May this Anniversary renew our patriotism and unity of purpose, as we continue building a Liberia distinguished by peace, prosperity, and enduring greatness. May Almighty God endow our leaders with wisdom, preserve our national harmony, and bless the Republic of Liberia with lasting peace and prosperity.

HAPPY 179TH INDEPENDENCE ANNIVERSARY! LONG LIVE THE REPUBLIC OF LIBERIA! LONG LIVE THE NATIONAL PORT AUTHORITY! MAY GOD BLESS LIBERIA!

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Monday, August 24, 2026

NPAMANAGEMENTHOLDSSTAKEHOLDERS’MEETING AHEAD OF FREEPORT MODERNIZATION ROLL-OUT

Theadquarters on Au- cles by their license plates. Visitors planning, safety training, and fire he Management of the while vehicle owners are to submit

Reducing workplace risks, fire National Port Author- registration documents for enroll- hazards, and operational downity convened a stake- ment into the automated system, time through proactive hazard holders’ meeting at its enabling identification of all vehi identification, emergency response gust 5, 2026, to apprise port users will be required to pay one United prevention controls across all terof plans to unveil two moderniza- States dollar, or its equivalent in minals tion initiatives at the Freeport of Liberian dollars, per hour.

Building a safety-first culture that Monrovia: an automated port ac-

Occupational Health, Safety protects port workers, users, cargo, cess system and an occupational Fire Prevention Program by HSE and infrastructure while boosting health, fire, and safety program.

Solutions Inc.

investor and insurer confidence in Welcoming those in attendance, Management announced the roll- the Freeport of Monrovia Deputy Managing Director for Ad- out of a world-class OHS and Fire

Management noted that these ministration, Hon. James R. Ber- Prevention Program designed and measures will align Liberia with nard, affirmed that stakeholders implemented by HSE Solutions international port standards, notaand port users are integral part of Inc., a certified safety partner.

bly the Port Facility Security Plan port operations, and must therefore

This program directly strengthens under the ISPS Code, while curb be engaged on every initiative un- NPA’s commitment to internation- ing unauthorized entry, improving dertaken to modernize the ports. He al compliance by:

traffic management, and reduc underscored the importance of col-

Aligning operations with global ing congestion. The occupational lective participation as the Author- OHS benchmarks to support NPA’s health and safety component will ity advances its expansion agenda. rating under international port stan- further ensure full compliance with In two presentations, Manage ment outlined that, under the audards and assessments.

the ISPS Code and with prevailing Ensuring full compliance with environmental, fire prevention, and tomated access process, all entities the ISPS Code, as well as prevail safety regulations.

are to submit staff listings for cre- ing environmental, fire prevention, dential entry at the pedestrian gate, and workplace safety regulations

Monday, August 24, 2026

Monday, August 24, 2026

COMMENTARY

Monday, August 24, 2026

NPA WORKERS' UNION HONORS MANAGING DIRECTOR SEKOU A.M. DUKULY AND SENIOR MANAGEMENT FOR REGULARIZING OVER 400 CONTRACTORS' EMPLOYMENT

TA.M. Dukuly, the Board he Workers' Union of the National

Port

Authority (NPA) has honored its Managing Director Hon. Sekou of Directors, and Senior Management Team for their explicit decision in regularizing their employment status from contractors to employees. The over 400 contractors lauded the Board Chairman Dr. Luther Tarpeh and members of the board for their initiatives which they described as a gargantuan milestone in the transformation of the Authority and urged the newly regularized staff to remain committed, disciplined, and productive. In his remarks, Hon. Sekou A. M. Dukuly, Managing Director of NPA acknowledged the years of sacrifice ren dered by the contractors, noting that their resilience had earned them permanent employment. Hon. Dukuly used the occasion to salute the President: H. E. Joseph Nyuma Boakai Sr., adding “This honor calls us to lift our eyes to His Excellency President Joseph Nyuma Boakai, Sr., whose government has placed the dignity of the ordinary worker at the very heart of national purpose. It is the worker who drives the transformation of this republic. We salute the President, and we rededicate ourselves to that noble mission.” For his part, Deputy Managing Director for Administration Hon. James Richard Bernard urged the new staff to remain professional and consistent, noting that Management would continue to enforce the Authority's attendance and performance policies. Speaking on behalf of the workforce, Dock Workers Union President Terry Kpokowo expressed profound gratitude to the NPA Management for a decision he described as life changing, pledging that the workers would repay the confi dence reposed in them through loyalty, productivity and commitment to service. The Workers' Union in a statement of appreciation, presented a special honor to Managing Director Hon. Sekou A.M. Dukuly in recognition of his outstanding leadership, his commitment to employees' welfare, and his transformational stewardship of the National Port Authority.

Monday, August 24, 2026

Monday, August 24, 2026

NPA SHOWCASES EXCELLENCE AT LIBERIA'S 179TH INDEPENDENCE DAY CELEBRATION

TDay celebrations in Buchanan, he

National

Port Authority ism, the Liberia Sea Port Police joined al Port Authority's enduring commitment

Baysah.

(NPA) proudly participated in other law enforcement institutions in the to professionalism, discipline, and dedi-

The NPA's participation in the 179th

Liberia's 179th Independence national parade. The contingent was incated service to the Liberian people. Their Independence Day celebration reaffirmed spected by His Excellency Joseph Nyuma appearance was widely applauded by its commitment to national development, Grand Bassa County, with the Liberia Sea

Boakai, Sr., President of the Republic of spectators and fellow participants, adding institutional excellence, and meaningful

Port Police (LSP) serving as the Authority's official parade contingent. Impeccably dressed in their ceremoni al uniforms and displaying exceptional discipline, precision, and professional-

Liberia and Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Liberia, before marching through the principal streets of Buchanan. The impressive performance of the Liberia Sea Port Police reflected the Nation color and prestige to the nation's Indepen dence Day observance. The parade was attended by Human Resource Executive Director, Vashti H. Sirleaf and the Executive Director of Public Relations, Pewee public engagement. The Authority remains steadfast in its mission to support Liberia's economic growth while promoting patriotism, accountability, and quality service delivery.

Monday, August 24, 2026

PICTORIAL

NPA Conducts Technical Assessment for Proposed Reallocation of Idle Concession Land to Support Iron Ore Export Operations

NPA Pythons clinch LBA Championship in Game 5 thriller over LPRC Oilers

NPA Management Holds Stakeholders’ Meeting Ahead of Freeport Modernization Roll-out

LPRC OILERS BOUNCE BACK TO LEVEL LBA FINALS

NPA Workers' Union Honors Managing Director Sekou A.M. Dukuly and Senior Management for Regularizing Over 400 Contractors' Employment

Monday, August 24, 2026

PICTORIAL

National Port Authority Showcases Excellence at Liberia's 179th Independence Day Celebration

NPA Management announces historic employment milestone as all contract workers attain permanent employment status

National Port Authority and HAROPA PORT Conclude Landmark Maritime MoU

A seminar of Port women in West and Central Africa opens in Libreville, Republic of Gabon

NPA Managing Director Hon. Sekou A. M. Dukuly has received an outstanding recognition...

LMC Pier Reconstruction Progress Update

NPA Managing Director, Hon. Dukuly commended his Excellency, President Joseph Nyuma Boakai, Sr. for Major Developent

Monday, August 24, 2026

NPA MANAGING DIRECTOR HON. SEKOU A. M. DUKULY HAS RECEIVED AN OUTSTANDING RECOGNITION

NDukuly has re- gation of the Regional Mar- ceremony, PA

Managing attended the 35th sitting graduates were drawn from Director

Hon. of the Board of Governors seven African (7) countries. Sekou A. M. (BoG) and the 20th Congre- Following the graduation NPA

Deputy ceived an outstanding rec- itime University graduation Managing Director for Adognition for his contribu- in Accra, Ghana.

ministration Hon James Bertions to the education of The graduation of the 20th nard and team, along with Liberian students attending Congregation of the Re- the Commissioner General the Regional Maritime Uni- gional Maritime University of the Bureau of Maritime versity in Ghana. The Award certified about three hun Authority Cllr. Neto Zarzar was received recently when dred and eighty-four (384) Lighe Sr. toured the Regiona team of four senior man- graduates, of whom sixteen al Maritime University doragers from the National (16) Liberians, including mitories followed by a din- Port Authority, headed by one student from the Na- ner in honor of the Liberian Hon. James Richard Ber- tional Port Authority, stud- graduates. nard, Deputy Managing Di- ied in various fields of Mar rector for Administration, itime

Operations.

These

Monday, August 24, 2026

LMC PIER RECONSTRUCTION PROGRESS UPDATE

TPier at the Marsa Maroc, the cargo throughput, in- logistics chain.

he reha- safety, and improve will deliver a mod- turnaround time, and b i l i t a - mooring efficiency ern bulk and clinker reinforcing the opertion of for ocean-going ves- handling facility de- ational efficiency of the LMC sels.

signed to optimize the port's maritime

Freeport of Monrovia leading port operator crease berth produc- During the week, continues to make in Morocco, with a tivity, and enhance the Public Relations significant progress significant presence terminal operations. Department conducttoward full operation- in 24 terminals across Upon completion, the ed a site inspection al capacity, with the 10 commercial ports new terminal will fa- to assess construction Liberian and Moroc- in the world is exe- cilitate the dedicat- progress, monitor can engineering team cuting the terminal ed handling of clin- project milestones, currently installing reconstruction under kers and other bulk and document ongoheavy-duty mooring a five-year contrac cargoes, alleviating ing marine infrastrucbollards to strength- tual agreement with congestion at the ture developments. en the quay structure, the National Port Au- Freeport of Monroenhance berthing thority (NPA) and via, improving vessel

Monday, August 24, 2026

Monday, August 24, 2026

HON. DUKULY HAS COMMENDED HIS EXCELLENCY PRESIDENT JOSEPH NYUMA BOAKAI, SR.

NBoakai, Sr. for prioritizing

PA Managing Director, Hon. Dukuly has commended his Excellency, President Joseph Nyuma road infrastructure and the interest of the Liberia people, noting that the reconstruction and expansion of the 1.9-kilometer road corridor between the Gabriel Tucker Bridge and the Freeport of Monrovia is a major milestone in Liberia's infrastructure development agenda. Hon. Dukuly was speaking at program marking the groundbreaking of the 1.9-kilometer road project from the Gabriel Tucker Bridge to the Freeport of Monrovia corridor when he delivered the welcome remark. He said the project which is a significant benefit to stakeholders, Port users and the Liberian public, reflects the Government's commitment to facilitating trade and economic growth through the country's principal gateway, the Freeport of Monrovia. Hon. Dukuly emphasized that the road linking the Freeport of Monrovia to the Gabriel Tucker Bridge is one of Liberia's most important transport corridors, serving thousands of private motorists and commercial vehicles transporting goods and services throughout the country. He assured the Ministry of Public Works, the contractor, and all stakeholders of the National Port Authority's full cooperation throughout the implementation of the project. Delivering the keynote address, His Excellency President Joseph Nyuma

Boakai, Sr. described the project as one of Liberia's most strategically important infrastructure investments because it connects the nation's economic gateway with the rest of the country. President Boakai expressed profound gratitude to the Government and people of Japan for their continued generosity and partnership, noting that the investment directly supports the Government's AR- REST Agenda for Inclusive Development (AAID). He urged residents and motorists to remain patient during the construction period, assuring them that the temporary inconveniences will ultimately result in safer roads, improved transportation, and long-term economic benefits. The President also reaffirmed his ad ministration's unwavering commitment to modernizing Liberia's road network as a key driver of national development and economic transformation. The ceremony concluded with the official groundbreak ing, marking the commencement of one of Liberia's most significant road infra structure projects, expected to enhance mobility, improve trade facilitation, reduce flooding, and strengthen economic activities at the country's busiest seaport. Following the groundbreaking ceremony, NPA Managing Director Hon. Sekou A. M. Dukuly took His Excellency, President Joseph Nyuma Boakai, Sr. and members of the Liberian government on a guided tour to the BMC and LMC Piers which are undergoing reconstruction.

Monday, August 24, 2026

Motto the Gateway to Liberia s econoMy

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NPA CONDUCTS TECHNICAL ASSESSMENT PORT CONCLUDE LANDMARK MARITIME MOU FOR PROPOSED REALLOCATION

Tthe Republic of Lihe

National

Port Authority (NPA) of beria and HAROPA PORT, the Seine Axis Major River and Maritime Port of France, have executed a Memorandum of Understanding instituting a durable framework for cooperation in port development, infrastructural modernization, and smart port technologies. Signed in the historic maritime city of Le Havre, the MoU advances the development agenda of the Government of Liberia under the leadership of His Excellency Joseph Nyuma Boakai, Sr., President of the Republic of Liberia, whose administration has accorded the rehabilitation of national infrastructure and the cultivation of credible international partnerships a place of first importance. It is likewise the fruit of assiduous diplomatic stewardship by the Embassy of the Republic of Liberia in France, under the guidance of His Excellency Teeko Tozay Yorlay, Sr., Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary to the French Republic. The instrument establishes a non-exclusive platform for reciprocal exchange across five pri orities: smart port technologies and digital transformation;

automated terminal operations and intelligent logistics; infrastructure modernization and rehabilitation; capac-

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Management of the Port Authority (NPA) has begun a comprehensive technical assessment of approximately 20 acres of concession land at the Freeport of Monrovia, advancing efforts to optimize the cession land and return use of available port it to productive use in land and support Libe- line with the Authorria’s expanding iron ore ity’s port reform and export industry.

modernization agenda.

The assessment forms

The parcel constipart of the NPA Mas- tutes a portion of land ter Plan, which seeks currently leased to to reclaim abandoned China Union that has See Page 2 and underutilized con-

A SEMINAR OF PORT WOMEN IN WEST AND CENTRAL AFRICA OPENS IN GABON and maritime security", Lnar (July 20 to 22, breville, Republic of Gaibreville-Gabon-A work for West and Central semi- Africa has opened in Lithree-day

2026) organized by the bon. General Secretariat of the The Seminar under the Port Management Associ- theme: "Challenges and ation of West and Central opportunities of the inte- Africa, in coordination gration of Artificial Intelli with the Port Women Net- gence in port management will highlight eight subthemes covering the technological evolution of ports, logistics, predictive maintenance, maritime safety, energy efficiency, digital data management, as well as specific oppor tunities for women in the sector. The seminar is part of a context in which the maritime sector is responsible for more than 80% of the world's trade in goods and is undergoing profound technological change. While women still represent only 2% of seafarers, artificial intelligence is a major strategic lever to strengthen their pres-

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Monday, August 24, 2026

SPORTSNEWS

NPA Pythons Crowned 2026 LBA Champions

Tketball Associahe NPA Pythons are champions of the Liberia Bastion, defeating the LPRC Oilers in a decisive Game 5 to secure the national title. In a final series that held fans in suspense to the last possession, the Pythons answered with composure, agility and poise, closing out the Oilers and bringing the trophy home to the National Port Authority. The victory marks a defining milestone for a team that fought through a demanding playoff run and delivered when it mattered most, in a fifth game that left no room for error. Coach and players alike were met with roaring support as the final buzzer sounded, capping a season of discipline and resolve. Key performers rose to the occasion on both ends of the floor, with stifling de fense and sharp shooting proving the margin between the two sides. With the title secured, the NPA Pythons now turn their attention to representing Liberia in upcoming regional competition.