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Dear Father: You know, hmm, when you look around our village and see all lay orlor small, small villages dem moving ahead and we here finding ways to go back to stone age, ay look so shameful. Father, when you look at the sky-scrappers, lay supper highways, and other fine, fine things our neighbor dem are doing, you wonder whether …

The opposition Congress for Democratic Change brands the Deputy Inspector-General of Police for Operations an enemy number of the party.  By Emmanuel Wise Jipoh Monrovia, Liberia, August 23, 2024—The former ruling Congress for Democratic Change (CDC) declared the Liberia National Police (LNP) Deputy Inspector General for Operations, Atty. J. Nelson Freeman (Unit 102), the opposition’s number one public enemy amidst …

A delegation of American philanthropists led by U.S.-based Liberian Stephen Wonbenyakeh is in Liberia for humanitarian work. By Lincoln G. Peters  Monrovia, Liberia, August 22, 2024 – A nine-member delegation from the United States, representing the organizations Serve Africa and Go Serve Global, arrives in Liberia to enhance humanitarian support for vulnerable populations in Montserrado and Nimba counties. The delegation is …

Koijee has argued that he retained partisans of the ruling Unity Party in their positions at the MCC when he was Mayor of Monrovia under the CDC regime. Monrovia, August 19, 2024: Former Monrovia Mayor Jefferson T. Koijee has urged dismissed employees of the Monrovia City Corporation to seek asylum. He did not say where. The former Monrovia City Mayor also …

According to the General Auditing Commission, the National Road Fund seems choked by a net variance of US$6,164,455.01 between receivables reported in its Financial Statement and the actual amount confirmed by importers. Monrovia, Liberia, August 19, 2024 –A Financial Statement Audit of the National Road Fund by the General Auditing Commission reveals a net variance of US$6,164,455.01 between receivables reported …

The RIA’s Safety Compliance team examined the runway and found damage to the pavement shoulders and large debris scattered on the runway. By Kruah Thompson Monrovia, August 19, 2024: The Liberia Civil Aviation Authority (LCAA) has provided conflicting information regarding an incident involving a Royal Air Maroc Boeing 737-800, flight number AT-567, at the Roberts International Airport (RIA) on Saturday morning. Initial …

By: Togba- Nah Tipoteh The local and global powers that be are money-driven. Therefore, they are interested in pushing their own desires rather than pushing the rights of others, human rights. Generally, Nigeran movies are useful because they help people to know the difference between good and bad. Good is pushing Human Rights, and bad is money-driven. The Scriptures of …

The University of Liberia says the construction of these ramps reaffirms its commitment to ensuring that education at the institution is accessible to all. Monrovia, Liberia, August 16, 2024: The University of Liberia (UL) and Orange Foundation have broken grounds for constructing the ramps project on the UL Capitol Hill and Fendall campuses.  The Interim President of the University of Liberia, …

Scene at the swearing in ceremony On August 14, United States Ambassador to Liberia Mark C. Toner administered the oath of office to seven new Peace Corps Volunteers. This event marks a milestone in the enduring partnership between the United States and the people of Liberia as Peace Corps continues to rebuild its program in Liberia. The newest cohort of …

Two members of the 55th Legislature are calling for an independent audit over alleged tempering of the 2024-approved National Budget. By Ethel A. Tweh  Monrovia, Liberia, August 16, 2024—Senator Nathaniel F. McGill of Margibi County and Representative Musu H. Billity of Nimba County District #7 are calling for an independent investigation into the alleged alteration of the 2024 National Budget.  Addressing …