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Margibi County, Liberia – March 25, 2025 – Farmers in Electoral District #4, Margibi County, are calling for urgent assistance to enhance agricultural production and alleviate the burden of manual labor. The appeal comes from the God Favor Agriculture Group, a cooperative engaged in vegetable farming since 2016. The group, which cultivates bitter ball, peppers, and cucumbers on a 25-acre farmland, has never received external support and continues to operate under challenging conditions. Speaking to journalists at the farm site, Mr. Samuel M. Jimmy, head of the group, lamented the struggles they face due to a lack of modern farming…

(Monrovia, Liberia – March 24, 2025) The Liberia National Police (LNP) has concluded its investigation into the unlawful entry and opening of a gray Nissan Jeep without a license plate, parked under the canopy of the Representative’s Wing of the Capitol Building on the morning of Tuesday, February 18, 2025. The investigation, conducted by the Professional Standards Division (PSD), has determined the following: The PSD investigation primarily considered the allegations of police impropriety raised by Honorable Yekeh Y. Kolubah, who reported the loss of cash amounting to US$25,000.00 (Twenty-Five Thousand United States Dollars), 2,000,000.00 LRD (Two Million Liberian Dollars), and…

By Jamesetta D Williams Boy’s Town Intersection in Liberia was the scene of a tragic accident that claimed lives and left families shattered. Among the survivors is Naomi Vah, a woman who narrowly escaped death but lost her four-month-old daughter in the wreckage. Now, she shares her painful yet faith-filled testimony of survival, loss, and hope. On that fateful day, Naomi had just attended Sunday service. After church, she decided to visit her big sister, Hannah one of the survivors who is receiving medical treatment at the hospital. Two them decide to pay visit to the family of their late…

By: Jamesetta D Williams President Joseph Nyuma Boakai, Sr. has reaffirmed Liberia’s dedication to quality education and equitable learning opportunities, urging the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) to adopt more inclusive policies. Speaking at the 73rd Annual WAEC Council Meeting at the EJS Ministerial Complex in Congo Town, the Liberian leader emphasized the need for standardized assessments that cater to all students, including those with disabilities. Addressing a distinguished audience of education ministers, policymakers, and experts from across West Africa, President Boakai praised WAEC for its role in maintaining fairness, transparency, and accountability in student evaluations. He stressed that education…

By: Eric Kanneh JENEMANA TOWN Gola Konneh District Cape Mount– The Commissioner of Gola Konneh District, Alfred G. Varney, held a crucial meeting in Jenemana Town to discuss the status of the Laar Community Forest. Addressing the citizens, Commissioner Varney informed them that Laar Clan must work towards securing official forest status for their land. Committee Formed for Forest Status To facilitate this process, the commissioner urged the establishment of a five-member committee, comprising two representatives each from Jenemana Zone and Gondor Town Zone, along with one member from the Community Land Development and Management Committee (CLDMC). The committee will…

By: Eric Kanneh West Point, Monrovia – After battling breast cancer for six years, Bandu Woard is pleading for urgent medical assistance to ease her suffering. Living in constant agony, Bandu recounts how her family has exhausted all efforts to secure the necessary treatment, yet she remains in pain. In an emotional appeal, she is calling on philanthropists, humanitarian organizations, and the government to help her get the medical care she desperately needs. “I’m suffering. The pain is too much. I can’t even sleep at night,” Bandu lamented in an exclusive interview with journalist Mark Rogers. Her ordeal began with…

By Jamesetta D. Williams Liberia Marks International Women’s Day 2025 with a Call to ActionMonrovia, Liberia – The morning sun cast a golden glow over Monrovia as hundreds gathered at the Ministerial Complex to celebrate International Women’s Day 2025. With banners waving in the wind, boldly declaring “For ALL Women and Girls: Rights. Equality. Empowerment.”, the event became a powerful call to action for gender equality in Liberia.Among the crowd was Martha, a 19-year-old college student who had grown up in a village where girls were often told they belonged in the kitchen, not classrooms. Today, she stood among strong…

Monrovia, Liberia – March 11, 2025 – The Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) has officially notified the Liberian House of Representatives of the inclusion of Hon. Richard Nagbe Koon as Speaker in its official database. In a formal letter addressed to the Chief Clerk, Mildred Sayon, and read during plenary on Tuesday, March 11, the IPU confirmed Speaker Koon’s recognition in its records. The notification solidifies Liberia’s parliamentary leadership on the global stage. The IPU, a prestigious international organization comprising 180 national parliaments, plays a key role in promoting democratic governance, international cooperation, and legislative best practices. Founded in 1889, it serves…

By: Eric Kanneh MANAGORDUAH, GOLA KONNEH DISTRICT – A devastating incident has struck the town of Managorduah in Gola Konneh District, Grand Cape Mount County, as a local farmer lost his life while burning his family farm on Monday afternoon. The deceased, identified as Blama Gondah, also known as NKor Blama, was a long-time resident of Managorduah and a devoted Muslim who was fasting at the time of the incident. The tragedy occurred at Jen-Jen Field, along the Managorduah-Helyeah Corridor, sending shockwaves through the community. According to eyewitness Pa Jusu Kromah, the fire started at approximately 1:30 PM when four…

By: Joshua Mulbah Sinyea Town, Bong County – The Adolescent Girls Initiative Inc. (AGII) has concluded a one-day leadership development training for over 60 women in Sinyea Town, Suakoko District, as part of activities marking International Women’s Day on March 8, 2025. The training brought together young and aspiring female leaders from diverse backgrounds to enhance their leadership skills and deepen their understanding of the significance of International Women’s Day. It aimed to equip participants with the necessary tools to become effective leaders in their communities. AGII, a non-profit organization founded by Madam Lucia M. Fahnbulleh on November 21, 2021,…