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By Jamesetta D. Williams MONROVIA-Judging from all accounts, it appears that there is no let off for suspended Deputy Youths and Sport Minister, J. Bryant McGill, as pressure continues to mount for his arrest in relation to the rape allegation levelled against him. A day after the Liberia National Police called for patience as it […]

Unionizing Security Firms Poses Threats, Warns Sen. Cyrus

MONROVIA–The Chairman of the Senate Committee on National Defense, Security, and Veteran Affairs, said any attempts to unionize security firms in the country poses serious threats to national security. Senator Momo Cyrus’ statement is seen as a typical denounciation of a plan said to be backed by the government to unionize private security firms. He […]

West Point Women Joint Fight To End Female Genital Mutilation

MONROVIA-The West Point Women for Health and Development Organization (WPWHDO) has concluded a five (5) days Intensive workshop aimed at building traditional practitioners’ capacity in business development skills training. The workshop was intended to help women understand the keeping of records, pricing their goods properly, proper ways to save for their future as well attracting […]

THE KAMARA SICKLE CELL PROJECT TO HOST INAUGURAL DONATION EVENT

September 17, 2025-MONROVIA, LIBERIA MONROVIA-Very soon, The Kamara Sickle Cell Project(KaSp), an initiative of MTS Sickle Cell Foundation-Liberia (MTS-Liberia), IS SET TO host its FIRST DONATION EVENT FOR SICKLE CELL PATIENTS IN LIBERIA, “Hope in a Box,” on Saturday, September 27, 2025. Under the theme “Hope Delivered, Strength Renewed,” this landmark event seeks to uplift […]

Bea Mountain Provides Humanitarian Support To Flood Victims

ROBERTSPORT CITY, GRAND CAPE MOUNT COUNTY —— In a complete display of generosity, Bea Mountain Mining Corporation (BMMC) on Saturday, September 13, 2025, donated a huge consignment of assorted food items to flood victims in Robertsport City, following a devastating flood that made residents of Kru and Fanti Communities homeless. This donation was in line […]

PRESIDENT BOAKAI MEETS WITH TOP LISCR OFFICIALS IN WASHINGTON, DC

Washington, D.C., USA – The Co-Chairs of the Liberian International Ship and Corporate Registry (LISCR), Mr. Adam Cohen and Mr. Elan Cohen, today held a high-level meeting with the President of the Republic of Liberia, His Excellency Joseph Nyuma Boakai, Sr., in the Washington, D.C. area. The discussions centered on strengthening the partnership between the […]

WHO: Over Billion People With Mental Health Conditions

ROME-A new World Health Organization (WHO) data released recently revealed that more than 1 billion people are living with mental health disorders, with conditions such as anxiety and depression inflicting immense human and economic tolls. The Organization noted that while many countries have bolstered their mental health policies and programmes, greater investment and action are […]

‘Saah Unfit, Corrupt’

MONROVIA-“The chickens are coming home to roost” ahead of the 2029 elections with the formation of political movements and parties by prospective hopefuls for the presidency. Of all the potential presidential hopefuls in 2029, Montserrado County Senator Saah Joseph, is being put on the prism by former Montserrand zado County Superintendent Grace Kpaan, who has […]

LNBA Boss Goes To Law Reform

MONROVIA-President Joseph Nyuma Boakai, Sr., has nominated and appointed additional officials to key positions of Government affecting the Law Reform Commission (LRC), the Governance Commission (GC), the Local Government of Margibi County and the National Food Assistance Agency (NFAA). These appointments, where applicable, are subject to confirmation by the Liberian Senate. Those nominated and appointed […]