The Nyonkiayee Diaspora Organization (NYDO) has frowned on an order by Representative Taa Wongbe of Nimba County District#9 to halt the Mehnla Nyonkiayee road project, being undertaken by Representative Musa Hasan Bility of Nimba County District#7. Nyonkiayee is a town located in Mensonnoh Administrative District in Nimba County. NYDO says it has been established that…
The Liberian Senate on Thursday, February 22, 2024, concurred with the House of Representatives to grant the President of Liberia the authorization to spend US$41,300,000.00 for operations for the month of February. The Senate took the decision following a report from its Statutory Committee on Ways, Means, Finance and Budget under the Chairmanship of Bong…
A delegation from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) recently paid a visit to the Office of President Senate Pro-Tempore Nyonblee Karnga-Lawrence, marking a significant step towards strengthening Liberia’s relationship with the IMF. Headed by Mr. Montfort Mlachila, Deputy Director for the African Department, the IMF delegation also comprised Mr. Aidar Abdychev, Resident Representative for Liberia,…
The Editor-in-Chief of The NEWS Newspaper was on the night of Wednesday, same being the 14th day of June 2023 attacked by unknown individuals. According to eyewitnesses’ accounts, while Mr. Jimmey C. Fahngon was walking to his vehicle on Center Street, Monrovia, a group of unknown attacked him. But the unknown men were overpowered by…
Introduction: In recent years, the global conversation surrounding the rights of the lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) community has gained significant momentum. As an advocate for LGBT rights in Liberia, it is imperative to highlight the importance of recognizing and respecting the sexual habits and identities of all individuals, regardless of their sexual orientation…
Gartor Brown, a LGBT advocate has been attacked and his residence ransacked after angry men stormed his home in advocating for an act that they termed as taboo and should never be practiced in Liberia. Reports have it that on August 26, 2022, Gartor Brown and his close gay friend Richard Yanquoi attended a graduation…
