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By Abraham Kollie Citizens of Grand Gedeh County have taken to the streets in protest against President Joseph Boakai’s nomination of former Grand Gedeh District #3 Representative Alex C Grant as the Superintendent of the county. The Concerned Citizens of Grand Gedeh County voiced strong objections during a protest at the Capital Building. Calling President Boakai to reconsider the appointment, the citizens cited reasons that questioned Mr. Grant’s suitability for such a crucial position. Among the allegations made by the Concerned Citizens is the purported acquisition of a fake degree from Nigeria, as well as Grant’s expulsion from both the…

–Boyfriend Suspects Turns himself By Alexander Musa Jr., Grand Bassa County Correspondent “Your help me.” Those were the last words of Comfort Glay, in her 30s, that echoed in the dead of the night into the ears of residents of New Buchanan Block C. What was expected to be lovely visit to her boyfriend, Stanley Moore, turned tragic and she lost her dear life to the bewilderment of the community dwellers. The night seemed difficult for Comfort’s son, Nathan Song, who beheld his mother lying on cold ground with foam oozing from her mouth and nostrils. Choking on tears and…

By Benson Matic Mokko, Margibi County Correspondent Margibi Co.: The President of Trinity University in Liberia, Rev. Dr. James Tornonlah, is urging the national government to increase budgetary support for local farmers nationwide. Speaking to local radio station in Margibi County, Former Margibi County Senator Tornonlah emphasized the importance of prioritizing the agriculture sector in Liberia. He emphasized that agriculture is a crucial sector that can enhance the country’s economic system. The former Senator of Margibi County said that during his tenure as the former Chair on Agriculture of the 54th Legislature, he learned valuable lessons that he believes the…

By Rancy Clarke, Bong County Correspondent rancyclarke56@gmail.com The Executive Director of NAYMOTE Partners for Democratic Development, Eddie Jawolo, is urging Liberians to hold the Joseph Boakai’s government accountable based on the President’s 111 promises he made during and after the 2023 elections. Mr. Jawolo told journalists in Gbarnga over the weekend that reminding the government about its promises will put the President and his cabinet feet to the fire to deliver on their commitments. Jarwolo further urged Liberians not to do business as usual but should ensure their leaders live up to their promises. He assured Liberians that doing so…

By Oliver Zleh Jr., Grand Gedeh County Correspondent A woman, identified as Fulani, Omu Jalloh, gave birth to triplets at the Martha Tubman Memorial Hospital in Zwedru, Grand Gedeh County. Madam Jalloh gave birth to two females and one male on recently. Christiana W. Nyenabo, a Neonatal Clinician assigned at the Martha Tubman Memorial Hospital, said the triplets – the first, second and third – are undergoing serious medical problem. She said the babies were not breastfeeding and were not stable. According to Madam Nyenabo, there are several challenges at the Martha Tubman Memorial Hospital neonatal clinic in the…

By Agnes M. Tarr, Legislative Reporter The Resident Representative of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), Aidar Abdychev, and delegates on Monday February 19, 2024 met with House Speaker Fonati Koffa at his Capitol Building office, and discussed underlining economic and financial development of the country. The meeting centered on strengthening the office of the Speaker and the IMF, and overseeing activities vital to the economic development of Liberia. The meeting also focused on establishing modalities to enhance cooperation between the 55th National Legislature and the IMF in providing effective oversight of financial matters, and the role the august body can…

By Mack Rogers, Grand Cape Mount County Correspondent Four people died instantly when fire gutted the house in they were living. The fire incidence occurred early Wednesday morning in Tiene Town, Tewor District, Grand Cape Mount County. The victims are a mother and her three children. They are Fatee Sarnor, mother; Asha Sarnor, a 9th grade student; Abubakar Karneh, a Grade 6 student, and Mambudu Sarnor, Grade 4. The cause of the fire has not been established. The house has four bedrooms with eight occupants. Three people survived the incident but all of their belongings left in the blazing fire.…

By Mark Nyepan, Maryland County Correspondent Residents of two major towns – Wartehken and Gbolobo Nimeken – in Pleebo Statutory Soloken District, Maryland County, have expressed frustrations over the delay in construction of a US$35,000 bridge linking the two towns near the Cavalla River belt. According to the town chiefs and some aggrieved residents, construction work on the bridge started in 2021, when the statutory superintendent of the District, Aloysius Williams, broke ground for the facility. Since then, the Chiefs said, there has been no sign of completing the bridge project. The residents said as it stands, they cannot tell…

By Rancy Clarke, Bong County Correspondent rancyclarke56@gmail.com Electoral District #7 Representative Foday Fahnbulleh is calling for an audit to be conducted on the past leadership of the County’s legislative caucus for alleged misappropriation of development funds. Rep. Fahnbulleh said he will continue his advocacy for accountability to ensure that the county is developed void of corruption. “There is no business as usual, we will ensure Bong County is developed,” he noted. He stated that he played a vital role in advocating for the people of District #7 and Bong County prior to his ascendency and will not waver on his…

By Rancy Clarke, Bong County Correspondent rancyclarke56@gmail.com Nimba County District #2 Representative Nyahn Flomo, Sr. says he will work hard to make sure the Act for the ownership, management, licensing, and operations of community radio stations in Liberia is passed. Cited as the Community Radio Act 2023, the instrument is intended to promote and protect the independence of community radio stations around Country, and to ensure that community radio stations serve the interest of their local communities in areas of operations. The Act will also ensure that community radio stations are independent, impartial, and viable in promoting democracy, peace, and…