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By: Emmanuel Toe The Executive Director of the Restoring Hope Foundation,Maxson Kpakio, is calling on Liberians to avoid politicizing efforts aimed attackling the rise of fake medical practitioners across the country.Kpakio’s remarks follow the recent exposure of Peter Matthew George, who,according to investigative findings, operated under fraudulent medicalcredentials. The revelation came during a nationwide audit of medicalcredentials conducted by the Liberia Medical and Dental Council (LMDC).Speaking on the “Good Morning Cape” program, Kpakio expressedconcern over attempts to associate Vice President Jeremiah Koung with theactions of George. He described such allegations as unfounded, arguing that it is unfair tohold the Vice…

By: Ben T. C. BrooksThe Liberia Drug Enforcement Agency (LDEA) has intensified its crackdown ondrug trafficking in the southeastern region, with a recent high-profile arresthighlighting the challenges authorities continue to face.LDEA River Gee County Commander Richard N. Nango reiterated the agency’sfirm stance against narcotics, stating that the LDEA remains committed toeliminating drug trafficking and ensuring that repeat offenders are prosecutedto the fullest extent of the law.This renewed commitment was demonstrated over the weekend when officers atthe Webbo-Konowroken Checkpoint apprehended 22-year-old Marthaline Doe, aresident of Maryland County. She was found in possession of 470 wraps ofcompressed marijuana, seven strips of Tramadol,…

By: Matalay KollieIn a powerful display of cultural pride and political solidarity, theKpelleh and Kpelleh-speaking people, Liberia’s largest ethnic group, gatheredin Gbarnga over the weekend for their first-ever general meeting.The historic assembly aimed to foster unity and collaboration across thefifteen subdivisions of Liberia, bringing together leaders, elders, and youthunder one vision.Chairman of the organizing committee, Lepolu Torlon, openedthe gathering by emphasizing its importance as a pivotal step toward collectiveadvancement.“To be included in the decision-making processes of Liberia, we must worktogether and strengthen our bonds,” he stated, urging attendees to reflect onsocio-economic hardships and the need for coordinated political engagement.A key…

By: Emmanuel ToeThe National Public Health Institute of Liberia (NPHIL) has confirmed fouractive cases of the Mpox virus across multiple counties.Speaking at an impromptu press conference on Sunday, NPHIL Director GeneralDr. Chris Dugbeh Nyan disclosed that two cases have been recorded inMontserrado County, while Sinoe and Margibi Counties have reported one caseeach.Dr. Nyan revealed that one of the patients is a well-known celebrity,Jabateh, whose specimen was collected and who is currently receiving treatmentat a designated medical facility.He urged citizens not to panic and called for calm, assuring the public thatsurveillance and border control measures have been intensified to preventfurther spread…

By: Akoi M.  Baysah,  Jr.As the forest canopy thins and tensions rise across southeastern Liberia,Justice Advocates Law Group (JALG) is pointing fingers at government inaction,warning that Grand Gedeh County is becoming a hotspot for unregulatedmigration, land conflicts, and institutional neglect.In a scathing critique released this week, JALG said thousands ofundocumented Burkinabe migrants have, for years, crossed into Grand Gedeh andsurrounding counties unchecked—clearing community, private, and reservedforests with impunity. The group says the migrants, primarily involved in cocoa farming, nowoutnumber locals in several areas, and are occupying land without legalframeworks or benefit-sharing arrangements.“Entire communities are being uprooted by avoidable land conflicts,…

The Grand Bassa County Administration gathered at the Administrative Building tocelebrate a notable achievement: the presentation of the Bassa SportsAssociation (BSA) kickball trophy to the county’s leadership in recognition ofthe team’s victory during the 2024/2025 season of the National County SportsMeet.The event also marked a significant leadership change within the BSA, as ChairmanGabriel Y. Montgomery announced his resignation, citing the need for new ideasand a fresh approach to sustain county sports development.During the ceremony, Mr. Montgomery reflected on the team’s success, acknowledging thechallenges faced amid county leadership transitions and financial constraints. He explained that the delay in trophy presentation was…

By: Akoi M. Baysah, Jr. The Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Protection onThursday hosted a one-day orientation workshop in Monrovia to engagestakeholders in Montserrado County on the Liberia Women Empowerment Project(LWEP).The $44.6 million World Bank-supported initiative fundedthrough a blend of grants and loans targets 70% women and 30% men across sixcounties and aims to promote gender equality, reduce gender-based violence, andexpand access to education and economic opportunities.The event brought together around 40 participants fromvarious ministries and community leadership structures. Speaking at theworkshop, Madam Lisa Diasay of the LWEP Project Management Unit emphasized theproject’s accountability framework, highlighting that it is not a…

By: Elijah Easter KaykayGrand Bassa County has taken a major step in Liberia’s fight against drugabuse with the launch of a new outpatient screening hub, targeting at-riskyouth and supporting national rehabilitation efforts. The facility is located near the Red Cross County Office, behind the LiberiaLand Authority building on Robert Street in Buchanan.The ribbon-cutting ceremony was led by Grand Bassa County SuperintendentKaryou Johnson, who reaffirmed the county’s commitment to battling substanceabuse. In his remarks, Superintendent Johnson emphasized the devastating impactof narcotics on Liberia’s young people and called for stronger community andparental involvement.“We cannot fight this battle alone,” Superintendent Johnson said. “We…

By: Elijah Easter KaykayIn a major stride toward sustainable development, Deenam Biomass Company hassigned a landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the leadership ofGrand Bassa County to operate in Liberia’s renewable energy sector.The agreement, signed on May 15, sets the stage for the company to convertrubber tree waste into biomass fuel a move aimed at boosting the local economyand supporting Liberia’s green energy goals. The initiative is expected to create over 1,000 jobs, with the first phasealone providing employment for 500 residents, mostly from Grand Bassa County.Speaking at a press briefing following the signing, Deenam Biomass Media& Communication Consultant Maxwell…

By: Elijah Easter Kaykay The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) Liberia has receivedcommendation for a seamless and credible start to this year’s national exams inGrand Bassa County. Samuel  Zoegar, principal of BuchananOpen Bible Standard High School and head of the county’s principals, expressedsatisfaction with the smooth rollout, highlighting the absence of malpracticereports since the exams began Thursday morning.Mr. Zoegar noted that all eight examination centers six in Buchanan City andtwo in District #3 A (Gorblee High School and LAC St. Joseph High School), haveoperated without incident.He attributed this success to increased transparency and professionalism,especially in contrast to previous years where…