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–Margibi Police Commanded Entreats Citizens By: Benson Matic Mokko Margibi Correspondent Margibi Co.: Police commander Augustine Hallie of Margibi County has urged community residents to collaborate with the Liberia National Police in combating drug-related crimes in the Country. In an interview with reporters, Hallie reminded Liberians about President Joseph Boakai’s first State of the Nation Address that highlighted the importance of addressing drug-related challenges in Liberia. He cautioned that for Liberia to thrive, the participation of all Liberians is crucial in the fight against drugs and substance abuses. On the other hand, the police commander spoke of the importance of…

By Agnes M. Tarr, Legislative Reporter Bong County District #6 Representative Moimah Briggs Mensah says there should be accountability for monies allocated in the budget for developmental purposes in the counties. She said as national leaders, the honor is on them to account for public funding entrusted to them. She made the statement Monday, January 5, 2024, when she appeared on a local radio talk show in Monrovia. The Bong County Lawmaker explained that based on her quest for accountability, she will join efforts with other lawmakers of Bong County to vigorously push for accountability to forestall budgeting blunder on…

By Augustine Wesseh Top Liberian musician, singer, song writer, drummer, guitarist, and recording artist James Coco Chea was at the height of his musical performance again when he blew away when he served as guest artist taking stage at one of Liberia’s international hotels in the Liberian Capital, Monrovia. A dispatched by musical super star, James Coco Chea said that a rare cream of Liberian musicians led by him will always gather at Cape Hotel in Mamba Point to perform and share their musical feelings and showcase Liberian music and other hit songs from around Africa and the world. The…

By Agnes M. Tarr, Legislative Reporter The Director-designate of the Liberia Drug Enforcement Agency (LDEA), Mr. Abraham Kromah wants officers of the drug enforcement agency to make at least $400 USD as take home pay as a way of boosting their financial capacity. Mr. Kromah is calling on the Liberian Senate to help work on plan to pay officers of the LDEA at least $400.00, because according to him, the amount will motivate officers of the LDEA to discharge their respective duties freely. The LDEA Director-designate made the statement when he appeared at the Liberian Senate confirmation hearing. During hearing, Mr. Kromah…

By Elwood Dennis Monrovia: Compassion for Humanity (C4H) Liberia welcomes the Joseph Boakai administration’s inclusion of Sanitation in his “ARREST” mantra to address what she calls the WASH Constraints across the country. The Non-Governmental Organization acknowledges the challenges within the health and sanitation sectors and has expressed willingness to sit with all stakeholders within the sectors to enable the government to achieve her overall goal. The C4H Liberia Advocacy and Communication Manager, Weemon Jallahcole, who is also the Countywide Sanitation Activity (CWSA) Project Lead, said during a press conference recently that her organization anticipates that WASH will be paramount on…

By Benson Matic Mokko, Margibi County Correspondent Margibi Co.: The chair lady of the Lango Town community in Kakata, Margibi County, Madam Kemah Cole, has refuted what she described as “false and misleading allegations” against her,  claiming that she is not involved in drugs dealing. “I’m not involved in drug dealing,” she asserted. It can be mentioned that residents of the Lango Town community made accusations on February 1, 2024, claiming that Kemah Cole, the chair lady, has been engaged in drug trafficking in the community for over ten years. In an interview, Chairlady Cole clarified that she has resided…

By Mack Maliki Rogers, Grand Cape Mount County Correspondent At about a minute after 5pm Liberian time today, this Guinean vehicle had an accident. According to the driver, it was due to flat tire and heavy loads or weight, as a result the driver lost control.

By Rancy Clarke, Bong County Correspondent rancyclarke56@gmail.com People living with disabilities in Liberia, commonly referred to as PWD, particularly Bong County say they are left behind in society and they live in destitution because of infrastructure inaccessibility, lack of inclusive education and employment. They don’t feel part of society, making them to feel dehumanized. For many with a physical disability, a ramp is their only means of ambulating into any facility or a premise. But it seems challenging for them to navigate into some major facilities in Bong due to the inaccessibility of public and private facilities. Benedict Kollie, a…

By Oliver Zleh jr., Grand Gedeh County Correspondent Grand Gedeh Co.: The residents at Majestic Community in Grand Gedeh County have launched an appeal for assistance for the numeral challenges they’re faced with. On Friday, February 2, 2024, the head of the community, Beatrice Karpeh expressed dissatisfaction over the many problems they have been going through in Grand Gedeh County. She said, the lack of safe drinking water, good education environment and a conducive toilet facility in the community has been some of their major challenges over the past four years. “So, because we lack safe drinking water in our…

By Augustine Wesseh The Bishop of the Episcopal Church in Liberia has warned religious leaders and politicians against power drunkenness which he says leads to violation of human rights, corruption, and abuse of power. The Rev. Dr. James B. Sellee pointed out that the problems of Liberia over the years have been caused by the abuse of power, adding that abuse of power breeds corruption, nepotism and neglect of the interest of the citizens. Bishop Sellee gave the warning when he inducted the newly elected executive chapter members of the Trinity Cathedral Episcopal Church on Broad Street on Sunday. Bishop…