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By: Florence FlomoCllr. Isaac George, Director of Liberia’s Sexual and Gender-Based Violence(SGBV) Crimes Unit, is calling for a critical review and possible amendment ofthe nation’s rape law, citing its contribution to prolonged pre-trial detentionand overcrowding in correctional facilities.According to Cllr. George, the stringent provisions of the 2006 Rape Lawhave inadvertently led to a surge in the prison population. He noted that manycases across the country involve what he described as consensual interactionsbetween the accused and the complainants, yet they are prosecuted under a lawthat leaves little room for context or nuance.Comparing the current law to its 1976 predecessor—which primarily addressedcases…

By: Morrison M. WlehThe Francis J. Grant Memorial Hospital in Sinoe County has received abrand-new X-ray machine and a large consignment of medical supplies from theJoseph Nyumah Boakai Foundation.According to Sinoe County Superintendent Hon. Peter Wleh Nyensuah, thedonation is a significant step toward improving healthcare delivery in thecounty. “This is a great development and veryhelpful to our county,” Superintendent Nyensuah stated.He further explained that the donation followed his lobbying efforts withthe Joseph Nyumah Boakai Foundation, aimed at addressing some of the county’surgent medical needs.The hospital’s administrator expressed heartfelt appreciation to PresidentJoseph Nyumah Boakai, through his foundation, for what he described as…

By: Esther Natelia ScottAt the May Term of Court opening in Zwedru,  the Police Commander of Grand Gedeh County  Moses Gberyan issued a passionate appeal tojustice authorities, spotlighting the deteriorating conditions at the NationalPalace of Corrections (NPC), located just outside the city.In his address, Commander Gberyan  detailed a series of critical challengesfacing inmates at the facility, including the lack of clean drinking water,absence of electricity, and a broken perimeter fence—issues he described asposing serious risks to both inmates and the surrounding community.“These are not just prisoners they are human beings, andtheir basic rights must be respected,” he emphasized. “The NPC…

By: Abraham K. Kollie  World Bank GlobalDirector for Social Sustainability and Inclusion, Robin Mearns, along with WestAfrica Practice Manager Nicolas Perrin, recently concluded a two-day mission toLiberia to assess the implementation progress of the Liberia Women EmpowermentProject (LWEP). The visit marked a crucial step in evaluating projectperformance and planning future actions.The mission began with a joint meeting involvingrepresentatives from the Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Protection(MGCSP), the Project Management Unit, and LWEP service providers. An impressiveprogress update was shared, showcasing notable strides in implementation.Among the key achievements highlighted were the launch ofproject activities in Gbarpolu and Rural Montserrado counties,…

Koon Proves Numerical Supremacy, Elected Speaker Of The 55th National Legislature With 43- 26 Votes Over Rule Of Law Caucus, Musa H. Bility.

By: Matalay KollieA teenage boy was discovered dead inside a vehicle parked on the premises ofPhebe Hospital in Suakoko District, Bong County, triggering concern and sorrowacross the community.The grim discovery was made on Monday, May 12, by health petitioners andreported to the public the following day. The vehicle belongs to Nyanquoi Urey,a hospital staff member currently in China on official business.According to hospital administrator Sam Siakor, Urey had left the car parkedwithin the hospital compound for safekeeping and handed the keys over to hiswife before departing.Hospital staff routinely use the compound for secure vehicle parking whileaway on travel, Siakor explained.…

Monrovia, Liberia – The Ministry of Transport has successfully intervened to end a nationwide go-slow action staged by commercial drivers, paving the way for the full resumption of public transport services across Liberia. The protest, which disrupted major transportation routes and left hundreds of commuters stranded over the past several days, was sparked by commercial drivers’ frustration over what they described as excessive ticketing and the proliferation of security checkpoints—particularly during night hours. According to the drivers, the Liberia National Police (LNP) had been issuing tickets with inflated fines, some allegedly far exceeding reasonable amounts. Drivers also lamented that an…

By: Laymah KollieWhat had become a drawn-out and highly publicized standoff at the LiberianHouse of Representatives reached its climax on Monday, May 12, as embattledSpeaker J. Fonati Koffa officially resigned from his post.The impasse, which began on October 17, 2024, sparked intense division amonglawmakers, resulting in a series of protests, the alleged arson attack on theCapitol Building, and challenges to international recognition of theSpeakership.Koffa had previously vowed not to resign unless his opponents within theHouse could gather the two-thirds majority required to oust him, as stipulatedunder Rule 9 of the House of Representatives Standing Rules. The rule providesthat the Speaker,…

By Elijah Easter KaykayGrand Bassa County Superintendent Karyou Johnson has ordered a temporaryhalt on all logging truck operations within Grand Bassa County.The decision comes after reports of severe damage inflicted on local roadsby heavy-duty logging vehicles, which have crippled trade, transportation, andhealthcare services in the county.Over the past weeks, residents and commuters passing through Dahn Town havefaced deteriorating and perilous road conditions. Local businesses,particularly petty traders, along with healthcare providers, are struggling tooperate amid the chaos. To enforce the new restriction, the Liberian National Police have beendeployed to ensure compliance with the temporary closure.Supporting the Superintendent’s action, Representative Alfred H.…

By: Stephen N. SonponThe Liberia Drug Enforcement Agency (LDEA) has received a significant boostin its fight against drug trafficking and transnational organized crime, thanksto the donation of two state-of-the-art drug identification devices.According to the LDEA, the donation was made possible through a partnershipbetween the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) and the U.S.Government, with support from the Bureau of International Narcotics and LawEnforcement Affairs (INL) in Liberia.These cutting-edge tools are expected to greatly enhance the agency’s fieldoperations by allowing officers to quickly and accurately identify a wide rangeof narcotics and controlled substances on the spot.The LDEA emphasized that…