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By: Ben T C Brooks(River Gee County) The Liberia National Red Cross Society (LNRCS) River Gee Chapter FieldOfficer Matthew Wesseh has urged community leaders and members to embrace the principlesof humanity. Commemorating the World Red Cross and Red Crescent Day over the weekend, Wessehsaid community members and local leaders must accept the core values of the RedCross, such as serving humanity, impartiality, neutrality, independence, voluntary service unity and universality.The celebration held under the theme: “On the Side of Humanity, RedCross is Always There.”  It was heldin Dwehken, Gbeapo Statutory District, which brought together local leaders,community members, and volunteers in honor of…

By: Akoi M. Baysah,  Jr.The Liberia International Students Solidarity Movement (LISSM) is urgentlycalling on the Government of Liberia to take immediate steps toward therepatriation of Liberian students currently studying in India, citingescalating tensions between India and Pakistan.According to a statement issued by LISSM, Chairman Henscin Dehgar emphasizedthat the growing conflict in the region poses significant threats to the safetyand well-being of Liberian nationals especially students residing in India foreducational and economic opportunities.Chairman Dehgar expressed deep concern over what he described as “anincreasingly dangerous environment,” highlighting reports of death threatsand growing insecurity faced by Liberian students. “These students traveledto India with…

By Morlu F. Freeman Sr. (Lofa County) Voices from the disabled community rang out across Voinjama City as individuals living with disabilities shared powerful testimonies of perseverance, pain, and hope, urging the Liberian government and society to embrace true inclusiveness. Gathered in the heart of Lofa County, participants spoke candidly about the social and economic hardships they face daily. The session highlighted the need for stronger policy implementation, community awareness, and targeted support to improve the quality of life for people with disabilities. Among the speakers was Akoi M. Ballah, a resident of New Life Community, who became physically disabled in…

By: Elijah Easter Kaykay(Grand Bassa County) A storm of discontent is brewing in Grand Bassa County as former employees of Afcons Construction Company voice sharp opposition to a new re-registration initiative launched by local authorities. The move, intended to determine eligibility for future compensation and support, has been met with frustration and suspicion by many of the affected workers. At the heart of the controversy are glaring discrepancies within the National Social Security and Welfare Corporation (NASSCORP) records. Many ex-workers allege that their names were never properly documented in the system, thereby denying them the benefits they believe they rightfully…

By Elijah Easter Kaykay(Grand Bassa) In a unified cry for justice, residents of Moore Town, Korduah, Big Fanti Town, Fairgrounds, Peachuzohn, Success Community, Sugarcane Farm, Dirt Hole, and surrounding areas gathered at Moore Town Hall on Friday to demand accountability from ArcelorMittal Liberia and local authorities. The rally, attended by scores of affected community members, laid bare deep frustrations over what residents described as long-standing neglect, environmental degradation, and unfulfilled promises made under the Mineral Development Agreement (MDA). The agreement, signed years ago, was intended to ensure fair employment, environmental protections, and community development benefits—but locals say those commitments have…

By Elijah Easter Kaykay Serious allegations have emerged against the management of Krish Veneer Industries, a plywood manufacturing plant in Harlandsville Township, implicating Grand Bassa’s Deputy Labor Commissioner, Brownell Pailey, in a reported scheme to suppress workers’ rights and silence dissenting voices. Factory workers are raising alarms over substandard wages, unsafe working conditions, and the management’s alleged refusal to address grievances through appropriate labor channels. “We have tried to raise our concerns with management, but they dismiss us and refuse to listen,” said one worker, who requested anonymity out of fear of retaliation. Multiple sources within the factory claim that…

By: Elijah Easter Kaykay (Grand Bassa) A heartbreaking incident has rocked the communities of Daeyahn and Boeglay Towns, as a tragic train accident reportedly claimed the life of Philip Wheagar, a 53-year-old officer with the Plant Protection Department (PPD) of the Liberian Agricultural Company (LAC). Wheagar’s lifeless body was discovered early Friday morning on the railway tracks. Eyewitnesses say he appeared severely injured, with his head badly damaged, his back slashed, and a deep cut on his left hand — injuries consistent with a high-impact collision. A local jury’s preliminary findings indicate that an ArcelorMittal Liberia (AML) train may have…

By: Akoi M. Baysah, Jr. The Ministry of Mines and Energy has launched a major crackdown on illegal mining activities in Todee District, seizing a cache of contraband equipment and shutting down unauthorized operations in Blackie Town and surrounding areas of Ben-Ben Town. The Ministry’s Compliance Enforcement Team, led by Inspector Foday Varney and supported by Inspectors Joseph Blama and Kessely Tarwai, Jr., confiscated several pieces of equipment, including industrial water pumps, air compressors used for blasting, and large hoses typically employed in illegal gold mining. Authorities also seized the keys to an excavator owned by an individual identified as…

By: Akoi M. Baysah, Jr. In a landmark step toward revitalizing Liberia’s fisheries and aquaculture sector, the government has officially launched the reconstruction of the Klay Hatchery, a facility poised to transform the industry through enhanced fingerling production, research, and market development. The announcement, made during a nationally held ceremony, marks a bold stride in addressing long-standing challenges faced by local fish farmers most notably, the chronic lack of access to affordable, high-quality fingerling fish. NaFAA, Acting Director General, Cyrus Saygbe on Friday, May 9, 2025 stated that the development is expected to significantly reduce reliance on costly imports and…

By: Akoi M. Baysah, Jr. In a stringent regulatory action aimed at safeguarding Liberia’s financial system, the Financial Intelligence Agency of Liberia (FIA) has imposed heavy fines of L$10 million Liberian dollars each on Golden Casino and Riverside Casino. The penalties follow comprehensive inspections revealing egregious violations of the country’s Anti-Money Laundering and Countering the Financing of Terrorism (AML/CFT) Act of 2021. The FIA’s full-scope, risk-based inspections conducted between October 2024 and March 2025—uncovered systemic deficiencies and non-compliance in both casinos’ operations. These violations raise serious concerns about the institutions’ ability to prevent money laundering, terrorist financing, and the potential…