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SANNIQUELLIE–At long last, the 8th Judicial circuit court in Nimba County has found WBHOSC, an engineering and construction company guilty for the wrongful death of a boy by its vehicle. The case has lasted for some. The amount in both Liberian and United States dollars, when converted, amounts to a little over US$2.1M. This covers, […]
The Salala Rubber Corporation (SRC) has begun demolishing aging mud housing units to make way for durable two-bedroom concrete homes for its workforce. The initiative, according to Jeety Rubber, the new owner of SRC, is part of a broader commitment to workers to construct and renovate more than 500 homes within 24 months to improve […]
By Jamesetta D Williams MONROVIA-The Liberian government has categorically rejected allegations that the fire at former President George Weah’s residence was an “attempt on his life” orchestrated by individuals linked to the administration. Deputy Minister Daniel O. Sando described the claims as “baseless and politically motivated,” stressing that the government’s sole responsibility is to […]
GANTA-The Joint Legislative Committee on Mineral Development Agreements (MDA) has sharply reacted to allegations spewed by Senator Nya D. Twanyen of Nimba County, accusing him of adopting a dangerous and acrimonious posture that is very counterproductive. Senator Twanyen had suggested in Facebook post that the Committee’s visit to ArcelorMittal in Nimba County was a coat […]
By Stephanie M. Duncan MONROVIA–Liberia’s Justice Minister, Counselor Osward Tweh, has called on students who recently completed a three-month mentorship program at the Ministry of Justice to become ambassadors for the rule of law and agents of positive change in their communities. Speaking on Friday at the closing ceremony of the second cycle of the […]
By Stephanie M. Duncan The Office for the Establishment of War and Economic Crimes Court in Liberia has unveiled plans to open an office in Samay, Bong County, a town that witnessed one of the most tragic massacres of the Liberian Civil Crisis on October 27, 1994, when hundreds of people lost their lives. Speaking […]
At least 21 young people from fence-line communities across Bong, Nimba, and Grand Bassa Counties have taken a bold step into their future, becoming the latest beneficiaries of ArcelorMittal Liberia’s ongoing investment in youth empowerment and skills development. The newly employed Train Assistants, including two females, have already completed a four-week theoretical training at the […]
The Liberia National Police Detachment in Bong County has confirmed the tragic loss of Inspector Jacob Valhmu Commander of Panta District. According to Chris Gono, the Chief of Operations and Acting Commander of the Bong County Police Detachment, Inspector Valhmu died as a result of a tragic motor accident on the night of Wednesday August […]
The Ministry of Health has appointed suspended Bong County Health Officer Dr. Jefferson Sibley as Technical Advisor for county health teams across Liberia. Dr. Sibley was among four officials suspended for one month without pay over the unauthorized withdrawal of funds from the Bong County Health Team’s account. He has since been replaced by Dr. […]
MONROVIA-Tuesday hosted an interactive forum for over 100 Liberian health practitioners to recruitcandidates for more than 75 fully-funded scholarships in critical medical specializations. The session, held at the A. M Kyne Collegiate Resource Center at the William V. S. Tubman High School in Sinkor, Monrovia, provided detailed information on the scholarship programs, including available specializations, […]