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By Oliver Zleh Jr., Grand Gedeh County Correspondent Liberian Drug Enforcement Agency (LDEA) has arrested and forwarded two people to court for alleged possession of illegal narcotic substances and illicit trafficking in Grand gedeh County. The two individuals have already been charged. The LDEA Grand Gedeh detachment arrested Emmanuel Dweh and Prince G. Gaye with “Kush” that worth LD$18,000 (or US$93.75) and forwarded them to Zwedru Magistrarial Court. They were charged for allegedly trafficking drugs and were arrested at gate five in Grand Gedeh County. Messrs. Emmanuel Dweh and Prince Gaye admitted to the commission of the act, and they…

Liberian President Joseph Nyuma Boakai, Sr., traveled to Ghana unannounced on Tuesday, but quickly returned to the country without meeting his Ghanaian counterpart, President Nana Akufo-Addo. An Executive Mansion press release Tuesday, February 13, 2024, after President Boakai left the country unannounced, said that President Joseph Nyuma Boakai, Sr., had left the country for a two-day work visit to Ghana. The release further said, “While in Ghana, the President will meet and hold consultations with his Brother and Friend, Ghanaian Leader, H.E. Nana Akufo-Addo, on matters of mutual interest to both countries and issues obtaining in the sub-region.” But President…

By Benson Matic Mokko, Margibi County Correspondent In line with the established protocols for government officials, City Mayor Emmanuel M. Goll has decided to relinquish his position to the Kakata City Council until the official appointment of a new Mayor by the National government. During this period, Chairman Emmett K Richardson will oversee the city’s operations as acting Mayor, in collaboration with other senior staffers, until the appointment of the new Mayor. According to Mayor Goll, he has been in charge of the city for over six years, during which he has dedicated his services to its development. He emphasized…

By Our Reporter Following a nationwide protest action by wives of the soldiers of the Armed Forces of Liberia (AFL), the administration of President Joseph Boakai is bracing for more protest actions, this time by aggrieved marketers, and another by students. The wives of AFL soldiers staged protests in various locations and blocked major roads, including the road leading to the nation’s only international airport – the Roberts International Airport (RIA). The AFL wives protested the appointment of former Chief of Staff Prince Charles Johnson as Minister of Defense. When Gen. Johnson was nominated, the women held protest rallies at…

By Benson Matic Mokko, Margibi County Correspondent The special Assistant to the Commissioner of Laykayta township in Margibi, Zah Meetee, says there is a need for urgent support to renovate their damaged facilities. According to Mr. Meetee, the doors, windows, tables, and other furniture and valuable items have been damaged and need to be repaired or replaced. Despite appeals to local authorities for funding and resources over the past five years, the office of the Commissioner has not received the necessary funding and support for the renovation. Mr. Meetee is now seeking assistance from the national government and humanitarian organizations…

By Mark Nyepan, Maryland County Cell: +231779164320/231880623357 The newly elected District #2 Representative in Maryland County, Anthony Williams, has begun contributing to the healthcare delivery of his district. He has donated a brand-new Land Cruiser Ambulance to the health department in Pleebo City, Maryland County. Rep. Willams has also donated to the health department drugs, 200 gallons of fuel oil, and other materials for the people of Pleebo District, in Maryland County. Rep. Williams promised the people of Pleebo District doing his champaign that he would focus on the health sector because he wants his people to be healthy. He…

Mack Maliki Rogers, Grand Cape Mount Co. Correspondent The Residents of Bangorma Town in Tewor District, Grand Cape Mount County, have complained of an insufficient land availability for their relocation. The locals say the land where the Gold Giant BMMC want the locals to relocate lacks gravel yard for burial, and there is insufficient space for agriculture activities, and the land is not layout. Another issue the residents raised that they want a Liberian builder to build their houses, and they do not want no two houses to be built on one foundation. They are also their houses have not…

By Rancy Clarke, Bong County Correspondent rancyclarke56@gmail.com Bong County Representative (District #6), Moimah Briggs Mensah, advocating for a normalized or standardized form of prostitution in Liberia. She wants prostitutes to register and pay taxes for their act in the Country. But But her advocacy has come under sharp criticism from some citizens of Bong County. In fact, some have condemned Rep. Briggs-Mensah’s recent assertion on a local radio urging for standardized prostitution in Liberia. If this is anything to go by, Rep. Briggs Mensah wants Liberia to be placed in the category of several countries, including the Netherlands, Bolivia, Greece,…

Courtesy: AfricDaily The citizens of Grand Cape Mount County, along with the workers of the Bea Mountain Mining Company (BMMC), have jointly submitted a 38-point petition against the company. The petition addresses various concerns, including the removal of Mr. Debar Allen, country general manager, from MNG/BMMC operations in Liberia, and the establishment of a new country management team by the government of Liberia. This team is to be headed by a qualified Cape Mountainean, Mr. Sando Wayne, Mr. Henry Vincent and other Liberians, aimed at ensuring compliance with the Decent Work Act and obligations under the Mineral Development Agreement (MDA).…

By Rancy Clarke, Bong County Correspondent rancyclarke56@gmail.com The Coordinator of the Young Men Christian Association (YMCA) Bong County chapter, Stanley Yarkpeh, has underscored collaboration and concerted efforts vital to fight against corruption in Liberia. Mr. Yarkpeh said corruption is being practiced at all levels of society and there is a need for citizens to undertake a wholistic approach to tackle the menace. Yarkpeh is one the latest voices that continue to speak against the repugnance of graft and corruption in the Liberian governance system. And Yarkpeh said it. He said the high wave of corruption is a trigger of poverty…