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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…

Cllr. Cooper Kruah, a choice of Nimba County Senator Prince Johnson recommended to President Joseph Boakai for the Minister of Justice and Attorney-General, Cllr. Coooper Kruah, is embroiled with more than $58k fraud case, in whick he was said to be found liable. READ HERE

— As LRA, MFPD Others Take The lLead By Agnes M. Tarr, Legislative Reporter Various committees of the Liberian senate are expected to begin hearing for individuals President Joseph Boakai nominated for the various official positions, including cabinet ministers, directors and heads of parastatals. Speaking in the chamber of the Liberian senate, Senator Nyonblee Kangar Lawrence pointed out that the exercise will start by 11am beginning with the Minister of Finance and Development Planning, Mr. Boima Kamara followed by the Commission General of the Liberia Revenue Authority designate, Mr. Dorbor Jallah While the Minster for Presidential Affairs Sylvester Grigsby’s confirmation…

By Benson Matic Mokko, Margibi County Correspondent Margibi Co.: Pastor Morris Fahn has made a commitment to educate the citizens of Liberia about the procedure of impeachment set forth in the Liberian Constitution and other bodies of law. The Pastor says, his aim is to establish a system to engender the impeachment process and make it possible how elected officials can be impeached, if they fail to prioritize the interests of the people who voted for them. The clergyman emphasized that many public officials are more focused on personal wealth accumulation than on implementing projects and policies that would benefit…