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By Benson Matic Mokko, Margibi County Correspondent KAKATA, Margibi County — A graduating senior of St. Augustine Episcopal Mission High School in Kakata, Margibi County, identified as Kerkula Corpu, has died in a tragic road accident. The victim reportedly died on Tuesday, September 15, 2026, near the Natural Petroleum (NP) Gas Station. Preliminary reports indicate that Kerkula was traveling in a red pickup truck loaded with rubber when one of the vehicle’s tires reportedly exploded, causing the driver to panic and lost control of his vehicle. In an apparent attempt to escape the crash, Kerkula reportedly jumped from the moving…

By Benson Matic Mokko/Margibi County Correspondent Bong/Margibi Counties, Liberia — For years, China Union has operated in Bong and Margibi counties, presenting itself as a multi-million-dollar mining company. While that may be true, residents living around its areas of operation say they continue to face serious challenges as many of them are claiming their concerns have received little attention. Despite years of efforts to highlight the difficulties confronting affected communities and lack of improvement of the communities, residents say meaningful action from both national and local authorities remains limited. Under Liberia’s Mineral Development Law, communities affected by mining activities are…

By Benson Matic Mokko, Margibi County Correspondent KAKATA, Margibi County — Margibi County has received 16 of its allocated yellow machines under the government’s nationwide machinery initiative. He is expecting three additional machines for complete the county’s total allocation to 19. The machines arrived in Margibi on Thursday, September 10, 2026, amid excitement from residents who welcomed the equipment as a major boost to road construction and infrastructure development in the county. Margibi County Superintendent OJay Morris expressed gratitude to God and praised President Joseph Boakai for fulfilling his commitment to providing heavy-duty equipment to counties across Liberia. Superintendent Morris…

By Roger Maliki, Grand Cape Mount Correspondent  The ongoing construction of the Robertsport Hospitality and Vocational Training Center is progressing steadily. The facility is expected to create new opportunities for skills development and vocational training in the County. The project site engineer Ahmed Samuel said the project encountered nearly two months of delays due to unfavorable weather conditions, particularly heavy rainfall. However, he assured residents that construction has resumed and remains on course for completion within the projected time frame. The ground breaking of the facility took place in April 2026 and is expected to serve residents of Robertsport and…

By Rancy Clarke, Bong County Correspondent Bong County Superintendent Hawa Norris has traveled to Turkey for advanced medical treatment. County Administrative Officer Sam Elliott will assume her administrative responsibilities in her absence. ‎Speaking during a simulcast recently, Elliott said Liberian doctors recommended that the superintendent sought further medical treatment abroad following medical examination. ‎Elliot, who declined to comment on the nature of the superintendent’s illness due to privacy reasons, confirmed that Superintendent Norris departed Liberia with her family via Roberts International Airport in stable condition. ‎According to him, the superintendent informed the Office of the President, the Ministry of Local…

By Roger Maliki, Grand Cape Mount Correspondent In just less than one week, at least three people have died by drowning at various locations in Grand Cape Mount County. Our Correspondent says, on Monday, August 17, 2026, two people drowned at separate locations. Then on Tuesday, August 18th, another person drowned in Teh Town. The victim is identified as Alex Gray , age 19, who drowned in a backyard fishpond allegedly dug by a man identified as Seidou Kiazolu more than 15 years ago. Eyewitnesses say the fishpond had remained uncovered for 15 years, and the unsuspecting victim entered the…

–A Response To Eddie D. Jarwolo By Jefferson Tamba Koijie This is indeed sheer hypocrisy from a man who considers himself a renowned civil society practitioner. Eddie D. Jarwolo, civil society advocate, cannot claim moral authority while his voice becomes selectively loud at some times, but conveniently silent, polluted and seemingly compromised whenever the political circumstances change. Our country is being haunted by serious allegations surrounding cocaine trafficking and the vicious “cocainegate” controversy. Our young people remain exposed to the destructive consequences of narcotics. Where has Jarwolo’s once thunderous civil society voice gone? Why has it shamelessly vanished precisely when…

His name was Roy M. Belfast Jr in the United States and elsewhere. But in Liberia, he was commonly called Chuckie Taylor or Charles McArthur Emmanuel. He was convicted for torturing multiple unnamed individuals and political opponents in Liberia, while father, Charles McArthur “Ghangay” Taylor was leader of the rebel, National Patriotic Front of Liberia (NPFL) and President of Liberia. The indictment named several individuals who were tortured or ordered tortured by Chuckie. Some of the victims’ genitalia were cut. A Miami Grand Jury outlined Chuckie evil deeds and federal prosecutors got a 97-year sentence against the former head of…

–Says Fmr Pres. Weah, Condemns Arrest of Veep Taylor — Boakai Uses Extrajudicial Powers to Trample Liberians’ Rights Hours after the arrest and levying of charges on former Vice President Jewel Howard Taylor by the officers of the Liberia National Police today, former President George Manneh Weah has described the police action as “democratic decline” in Liberia. Former President Weah says that Liberians are witnessing the “continuous use of extrajudicial powers by President Joseph Boakai to trample upon the constitutional rights of Liberians who hold opposing views.” The police stopped Madam Howard-Taylor from leaving the country at Roberts International Airport…

–Kemayah Dismisses Rumors By Mensouhn Mendin, mensouhnmendin820@gmail.com Former Foreign Minister Dee-Maxwell Kemayah has strongly rejected growing social media reports suggesting that former President George Weah intends to support Alternative National Congress (ANC) Political Leader Alexander Cummings for president, describing the claims as false, misleading, and politically motivated. Speaking Tuesday in an interview in Monrovia, Amb. Kemayah, who also serves as senior advisor to former President Weah, said the reports circulating online alleging that the former President will not contest the 2029 presidential elections are completely inaccurate and should be disregarded by the public. He clarified that former President Weah remains…