Bo Waterside, Grand Cape Mount County – April 14, 2026, for decades, Bo Waterside—the border town and key port of entry between Liberia and Sierra Leone—has operated in darkness, despite generating vital monthly revenue for the nation’s coffers.
That changed this week as the Liberia Electricity Corporation (LEC) installed the town’s first streetlights, transforming its nighttime landscape and boosting safety for residents, traders, and travelers.
The project marks a historic milestone for the remote community in Grand Cape Mount County, where unreliable power has long hindered daily life and commerce.
LEC crews planted streetlights along major roads leading to the border crossing, illuminating pathways that previously relied on dim lanterns or generator lights.
“This is a game-changer,” said local trader Mama Fatu Kamara, who crosses the border daily to sell goods.
“We’ve contributed taxes for years, but we’ve been forgotten in the dark. Now, our children can walk safely at night, and business will boom.”
Residents erupted in cheers during the inauguration ceremony, expressing gratitude to the Unity Party (UP) government of President Joseph Boakai.
“We thank President Boakai and the LEC for this development,” said a community leader.
“It’s proof that our voices are finally heard.”
