A joint delegation led by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations Representative, Madam Bintia Stephen Tchicaya, in partnership with USAID, the International Rescue Committee (IRC), and Breakthrough Action (BA), recently conducted a thorough assessment in the southeastern region of Liberia. The mission, spanning nine days, aimed to evaluate progress and address critical…
The Full Bench of the Supreme Court of Liberia has taken over the case relative to the petition for a writ of prohibition filed by Professor Wilson K. Tarpeh. The High Court is expected to hear the petition for a writ of prohibition today in the presence of both lawyers for petitioner Tarpeh and the…
What seems like usurpation of functions at the Liberia Drugs Enforcement Agency (LDEA) is said to be brewing tension between Director Abraham Kromah and his Deputy for Operations, Al Hassan Fadiga. Director Kromah has reportedly instructed Fadiga not to raid any area suspected to be drug infested except he (Kromah) gives the go ahead, a…
Over the weekend, a high power delegation from the Liberia Electricity Corporation, World Bank West Region Office and the Ministry of Mines and Energy paid a visit to Valayanah, Lower Bong County to engage with local residents for the construction of the proposed “St. Paul 2” hydropower dam project (SP2). The objective of the delegation…
The true essence of reconciliation manifested itself in Belefinia, Bong County on Friday, March 22, 2024 when two sisters took the path of reconciliation to trash out their dispute that lasted for decades. The sisters have reunited for the common good of their community. Zota District Paramount Chief, Lorpu Kollie and Zota District Chairlady, Garmai…
ArcelorMittal Liberia’s Head of Suitability and External Relations, Marcus Wleh, has offered valuable insights into the company’s contributions to the Government of Liberia and the communities it impacts, sparking considerable interest among local journalists. Wleh shared these insights during a recent presentation at a one-day regional media symposium on the extractive industry. The symposium was…
Lucas Richards, the American Missionary undergoing trial for attempting to murder his Liberian wife, Jessica Lloyd, has denied his involvement. Richards, who took the witness stand on Monday, March 25, 2024, testified that he has nothing to do with the incident that led Jessica’s injury, Testifying at Criminal Court B, Defendant Richards explained that on…
An institution catering for over 350 disadvantaged youths at the Star Base, the National Rehabilitation for Drugs and War Affected Persons has made a passionate plea to President Joseph Boakai for training assistance to young addicts, who have detoxified. Speaking recently, the institution’s Executive Director, Retired Colonel Augustine Nagbe said most of the young people…
A professional drilling company, SENAN Group Limited Borehole Drilling & Construction Company, has been hired by Bea Mountain Mining Corporation (BMMC) to construct water facilities in Kinjor and other host communities in Grand Cape Mount County. The water facilities are intended for use by citizens and residents. Speaking recently in Kinjor, the Technical Manager of…
The Free Conscious Independent and Objective Thinkers of Liberia has described as a reckless, irresponsible, and willful attempt by Montserrado County District #10 Representative Yekeh Kolubah to malign and defame the hard-earned reputation of Minister of State Sylvester Grigsby, citing bribery. In a statement, the group said while it encourages free speech in Liberian society,…
