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AFELL Condemns ‘Brutal Killing’

The Association of Female Lawyers of Liberia (AFELL) says it condemns in the strongest possible terms the brutal and barbaric murder of the late Joyce Out-Jawheh which incident occurred about a fortnight ago in the Congo town area.   AFELL says it is appalled by the gruesome nature of the crime against the deceased. According to the women […]

Nimba District #4 Finally Gets Lawmaker

-As Supreme Court Resolves Election Disputes By R Joyclyn Wea The Supreme Court of Liberia had finally put to rest the long-standing district #4, Nimba county electoral saga by confirming and affirming NEC’s decision declaring Gunpue Kargon as the winner of that district. The high court finally ruled in favor of Gunpue Kargon, one of […]

NFAA Benefits US$10 million EU Grant

By: R Joyclyn Wea The Government of Liberia through the National Fisheries Authority (NFAA) has secured a US$10 million grant from the European Union (EU), for the development and improvement of the authority in keeping with international standards. Director General Glassco The grant is intended to be used for dredging of the fishing harbor, installation […]

ECOWAS Leaders Commend President Weah

The Extraordinary Summit of the Economic Community of West African States, (ECOWAS) opened in the Togolese Capital Lome, with a recognition and commendation of the Liberian President George Manneh Weah. President Weah’s attendance at this Extraordinary Summit is his first appearance as President of Liberia. According to a dispatch from Lome, ECOWAS Chairman, Togolese President Faure […]

AFELL Mediates Over 500 Cases

-Says Its Intervention Has Helped Reduce Courts Dockets Female lawyers posed for photograph, AFELL President, Atty. Vivian Neal making statement during the retreat The Association of Female Lawyers of Liberia (AFELL) says it has resolved 545 cases through mediation, the President of the group has said. Attorney Vivian D. Neal, president of AFELL speaking over […]

‘Keep Your Environment Clean’

-Margibi County District #1 Lawmaker Urges Citizens Margibi County District #1 Representative, Pidelorsa Tarponweh wants Liberians to prioritize the cleaning of their environment as means of keeping healthy. Representative Tarponweh spoke over the weekend in the Duazon Community, Margibi County when he and a youth group under the banner “Margibian Youth Movement for Empowerment Initiatives” […]

Minister Samuel D. Tweah Leads High Power Delegation

-To IMF/World Bank Spring Meetings The Minister of Finance and Development Planning, Hon. Samuel D. Tweah Jr, at the head of a high-power Liberian Government delegation, is expected to attend the 2018 Spring Meetings of the World Bank (WB) and International Monetary Fund (IMF). The Spring Meetings of the Boards of Governors of the International […]

Bomi County Attorney Assures Fair Trial

-As LNP Releases Accident Report  Bomi County Attorney, Juma Karnley has assured all parties in the death of an employee of Sime Darby Plantation Liberia fair trial following the release of the final report by the Liberia National Police (LNP). (L-R) Commissioner Saah, Atty. Karnley        The Liberia National Police (LNP) released its report into the […]

LCC Embarks On Facelift Of Headquarters

-Inaugurates Mini Playground By T. Saye Goinleh The Liberia Council of Churches (LCC) has begun major renovation works on its headquarters building on 15th Street, Sinkor which has brought total transformation to the edifice that has been in dilapidated condition for some time now. LCC Headquarters Some works being done on the structure include the […]

Power Clash!

-As DEA, LNP Tussle Over Who To Arrest Drug Users By R Joyclyn Wea The Liberia National Police (LNP) has begun tracking alleged armed robbers and drug users in different localities across Liberia amidst the rapid increased of illicit drugs in different parts of the country, something the Drugs Enforcement Agency (DEA) sees as overshadowing […]