Author: Gibson W. Jerue

Liberians are reeling from the scorching rebuke of the so-called “majority bloc” of the House of Representatives by the Supreme Court, describing the lawmakers’ actions and acitivities as “ultra vires”. The ruling sparked divergence of interpretations, but Cllr. Tiawan Saye Gongloe agrees with the Court and asserts that the majority bloc’s actions are invalid. Ultra vires is when somone or entity acts outside the pills of its authority. Cllr. Gongloe is former Presidential Candidate for the Liberian People’s Party (LLP) in the 2023 general and presidential elections of Liberia. He is also a constitutional lawyer, a law professor and life-long…

–For Failing To Attend Court Official Opening By Rancy Clarke, Bong County Correspondent The Resident Judge of the Ninth Judicial Circuit Court in Gbarnga, Boimah Kontoe, has issued a writ of summon for contempt against 73 members of the Bong County Bar Association for accusing them of shinning the official opening of the May AD 2024 term of court. In a contempt case, the Judge becomes the complainant, and the judge. Penalties may include sanctions such as fines and imprisonment, etc. The law had allegedly failed to attend the opening session of the May term of Court on Monday, May…

A mother of a triplets in Sinje, Grand Cape Mount County, Weyah Fahnbulleh, is seeking support from the national government, philantrophists, and child welfare organizations to come to the aid of she and her children. Weyah gave birth to the children on Wednesday, April 23, 2024. SHe gave birth three boys at the Sinje Comprehensive Health Center in Grand Cape Mount County. The father of the triplets, Romeo Perry, according to Weyah, is not working to cater to the adequate needs of the children.

By Rancy Clarke, Bong County Correspondent The Executive Director of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Dr. Emmanuel Yarkpawolo, has committed the EPA to resolving dispute between inhabitants of Kpatawee Clan and Jack Enterprise, the company managing the waterfall. READ FROM OUR FACEBOOK On Sunday, April 28, 2024, citizens of the clan staged a protest demanding the departure of Jack Enterprise. Speaking at the end of a dialogue held with the aggrieved citizens and the management of Jack Enterprise, Dr. Yarkpawolo promised to resolve the matter. He told Blaze Radio 90.7FM that he has ascertained what triggered the protest and that…

By Atty. Isaac Jackson, Jr. It is regrettable that having lost at the Supreme Court, President Boakai has shamelessly doubled down in his abuse of Presidential power by suspending holders of tenure offices. The conduct of President Boakai to suspend tenure-holders amidst the Supreme Court’s ruling that it was unlawful for him to have dismissed tenure-holders is doubly illegal, inelegant and downright shameful. Hence, President Boakia needs to rescind his decision that flagrantly violates the law or be impeached! Our case law is unambiguously clear: In the Case, NDPL v. House of Senate decided December 18, 2008, the Supreme Court…

By Mark Nyepan, Maryland County Correspondent Cell: 231880623357/ 231779164320 Residents of Pleebo Zone 2 Community were in the state of disbelief on Sunday March 3 2024, when a three-year old child who went missing recently was found dead in a pile of mud in a swampy area in Zone 3 Community a stone throw from Zone Two. The lifeless body of little Oumar Dukuly was found after a heavy downpour of rain. Our Correspondent said, a 15-man jury constituted by the citizens, which included, the Police, doctors/health workers, and the heads from the two communities, have told the communities that…

By Alexander Musa Jr., Grand Bassa County Correspondent A man, Philemon Reeves, and his pregnant girlfriend, Sianeh Bani, have been arrested by officers the Liberia Drug Enforcement Agency (LDEA) in electoral District #5, Grand Bassa County. The duo was in possession of heroin worth L$65,000. The arrest was part of a dragnet on drug dealers and peddlers in Grand Bassa County by LDEA. In a fight against the use and distribution of illegal substances and illicit drugs in Grand Bassa County, LDEA Bassa detachment arrested two lovers for the possession of illegal substances described as heroin. The couple were arrested…

–Motorcyclists Plan Stage Protest By Henry Gboluma, Gbarpolu County Correspondent Bopolu City.: – There is a visible death trap on Bopolu highway in a dangerous Bambuta bridge that motorists continue to use. Our Correspondent say the bridge is worn out and breaking apart. As a result of the deteriorating condition of Bambu Town bridge on the Bopolu – Monrovia highway is again under the spotlight due to safety concerns. The bridge received an allotment of $150,000 USD from the County Development Fund. The allotment was made during the last County Sitting, but the bridge remains life-threatening structure currently being plied…

–Says, “We Have To Set Example As Leaders By Our Staff Reporter President Joseph Boakai has declared his asset at the Liberia Anti-Corruption Commission. The President told curious journalists, “We have to set an example as leaders, and when we say things, we should do them…if we want to prosper in this country, we want to develop, we have to do the right thing. Speaking to the nation during his speeches during campaign, Pres. Boakai told Liberians that he would be the first to declare his asset. However, the President is declaring his asset after 24 days in office. Part…

By Benson M. Mokko, Margibi Correspondent Residents of the Lango Town community in Kakata, Margibi County are urging the national government to enhance the capabilities of the Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) to combat drug abuse in the community. On Wednesday, February 1, 2024, residents of the Lango Town community were visibly angry as LDEA officers raided a house suspected of drugs and contraband substances in the neighborhood. Local inhabitants stated that drug sales have been prevalent in the Lango Town community for over a decade, which has been a cause for concern. During an interview with residents, it was revealed…