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LLA, S/Court To Coordinate In Adjudicating Land Disputes

The Liberia Land Authority and the Supreme Court at the Temple of Justice have begun negotiations in working as a team in adjudicating Land Disputes. At a well-attended meeting on Friday, the two institutions agreed to set up a committee that would work to institute a policy that will guide Land issues in the Country. […]

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 […]

Police Seize Abandoned Marijuana

By Jamesetta D. Williams MONROVIA-In a major drug enforcement operation, the Liberia National Police (LNP) has confiscated over 126 packages of marijuana, estimated to be worth more than $9,000 USD, in the New Zoe community, District #5, Montserrado County. According to police officials, the consignment each package weighing roughly 80 kilograms was discovered late Tuesday […]

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 […]

EDITORIAL: Why Liberia Drug Enforcement Agency, Instead of Liberia Anti-drug Agency?

Why Liberia Drug Enforcement Agency, Instead of Liberia Anti-drug Agency? THE LACK OF CLEAR-CUT successes in the fight against drug is tremendously mindboggling, given the huge publicity, tough-provoking actions, the overriding national crusade of citizens’ involvement coupled with the indefatigable efforts of all and sundry. Not getting the needed results consistent with these overwhelming efforts […]

‘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 […]

Gov’t Reaffirms War On Drugs

By Jamesetta D Williams The Minister of Press and Public Affairs at the Ministry of Information, Cultural Affairs and Tourism (MICAT), Daniel O. Sando, has outlined President Joseph Nyuma Boakai’s decisive measures in tackling drug abuse, strengthening judicial integrity, and combating corruption across the public sector. Speaking at the Ministry’s regular press briefing, Deputy Minister […]

Police In Bong Confirmed Tragic Loss Of Commander

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 […]