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LIBERIA NEWS:FORMER HEALTH MINISTER REFUTES USAID’S ALLEGATION

MONROVIA-Former Health Minister, Dr. Wilhemina Jallah has termed recent allegation made by United States Agency for International Development (USAID) of the sale of donated drugs to the Ministry as unrealistic. Responding to the allegation against the George M Weah’s administration, Minister Jallah added that despite reports of stolen medical supplies, the Ministry launched an investigation […]

LIBERIA NEWS:Western Cluster Recognizes women’s role

TUBMANBURG-Western Cluster Liberia over the weekend recognized several women in Bomi in observance of International Women’s Day. The company called on male to value and respect women at all level. In that regard, the company certificated several personalities.  International Women’s Day is set aside to celebrate and recognize the important role of women in society […]

LIBERIA NEWS: Defense Minister steps Down

MONROVIA-Feb 12-The Minister of National Defense, Maj./Gen. Prince C. Johnson, iii, has tendered his resignation following a series of protests from army wives. His letter was turned in late Sunday, presidential sources told this paper. The source said, he did not want any problem and needed peace. Following his appointment, a group of soldier wives […]

Pres. Weah Address to the Nation on the Eve of Turning over Power

President Weah’s Farewell message Pres. Weah’s Address to the Nation on the Eve of Turning Over Power My Fellow Liberians As I speak to you tonight, on the eve of another consequential political transition in the recent history of our beloved Nation, I am filled with a profound sense of gratitude and humility. It has […]

TADA donates medical supplies to Tappita hospitals

MONROVIA-Jan 21-The Tappita District Development Association, through its Executive Director, Joanne Toweh, announces the departure of a 40-foot container full of medical supplies and equipment from the offices of MedShare, Inc., Atlanta, Georgia, USA, on January 17, 2024, for the port of Savanah, Georgia. According to a press release issued over the weekend, “The destination […]

AYOWEI Boss Underscores Need For Substantial Investment In Women

Madam Leelai M. Kpukuyou-Browne, the Executive Director of the African Youth and Women Empowerment Initiative (AYOWEI) has stressed the critical need for substantial investment in women’s empowerment across Africa. She made the emphasis recently in a powerful address at the First International Conference on Gender Equality held in Ghana, under the Theme: “Women’s Economic Empowerment […]

ArcelorMittal Mining Site Attacked

MONROVIA-ArcelorMittal Liberia (AML) has confirmed that on 28 July 2023, its Tokadeh Mines were attacked by a group of unknown individuals bearing arms and machetes. In a release, AML says it regrets to report that one of its employees was shot and wounded. Their condition remains stable, and they will continue to be closely monitored […]

MONROVIA-As the rate of the United States Dollars continues to gain strength against the Liberian Dollar, the Government of Liberia has reminded some individuals and businesses that are in the habit of frequently manipulating the exchange rate between the US dollar and Liberian dollar for the purpose of profiteering that such practices amount to economic […]

CATERPILLARS AFFECT OVER 5,000 RESIDENTS IN NIMBA

By: Washington Tumay Watson –onewash9@gmail.com MONROVIA-The Town Chief of one of the affected towns Boapea in Nimba County has been alarmed over the negative effects of the caterpillar swarm that has plagued their town and nearby villages. Saye Gonotee disclosed that the invading caterpillars destroyed all of the water success that is used for cooking […]