By Smart News Liberia
MONROVIA – The Government of Liberia has announced official arrangements for the signing of the Book of Condolence in honor of the late Honorable Sylvester M. Grigsby, who served as Minister of State for Presidential Affairs, former Minister of State without Portfolio, former Superintendent of Sinoe County, and former Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs.
According to a press release from the Executive Mansion issued on Wednesday, August 13, 2025, and signed by Presidential Press Secretary Atty. Kula Bonah Nyei Fofana, the signing ceremony will take place on Thursday, August 14, 2025, at the Parlours of the Executive Mansion from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
The ceremony will follow a structured sequence beginning with President Joseph Nyuma Boakai and members of his Cabinet, followed by the Vice President and members of the Senate, the Speaker and members of the House of Representatives, the Chief Justice and Associate Justices of the Supreme Court, the Doyen and members of the diplomatic and consular corps, and finally, government officials, former government officials, and members of the clergy.
From Friday, August 15, 2025, until the day of the funeral, the Book of Condolences will be open to the public at the C. Cecil Dennis Auditorium at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, where Hon. Grigsby served a significant part of his professional career. Additionally, books of condolence will be available at all Liberian missions abroad starting Thursday, August 14, 2025.
As a mark of respect and national mourning, President Boakai has directed that the national flag be flown at half-mast across Liberia until the burial of the late Minister.
The Government of Liberia has called on all stakeholders, friends, and members of the public to join in this solemn tribute and honor the legacy and dedicated service of Hon. Sylvester M. Grigsby to the nation.
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