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Monrovia – A German philanthropist, Petra Windisch de Lates has donated an ambulance to the National Public Health Institute of Liberia (NPHIL). The Mercedes Ambulance with 14500 km capacity is valued at over US$20,000.00. According to an NPHIL release, the donation is a result of a discussion held between Madam Petra Windisch de Lates and the Director-General of the National Public Health Institute of Liberia Cllr. Tolbert G. Nyenswah when she visited Liberia in March this year. This latest donation, the release pointed out, is due to DG Nyenswah’s continued lobby for assistance from international partners and organizations for the…

Monrovia -The head of the USAID/LPAC has assured Liberia’s Anti-Corruption Commission, the Center for Transparency and Accountability and Faith and Justice Network that his institution will support them “to the fullest with the necessary resources required to undertake” the pilot phase of the Corruption-free School Project in the country. Mr. John P. Furnari, Chief of Party of the USAID funded Legal Professional Development and Anti-Corruption or LPAC, is confident that the project will promote “integrity system in schools, universities and society at large which is essential for preventing corruption and promoting good governance practices”. He also said his entity’s support…

Monrovia – The Liberian Government under the leadership of President George Weah, has granted the right to enter and do business in the cement industry to Star Cement Company. The company has envisaged a US$41 million investment in the nation’s economy and intents on creating a competitive cement market to the benefit of the consuming public. While the company welcomes the effort of the government in granting it the right to participate in the production and importation, when necessary through the ECOWAS Trade Liberalization Scheme (ETLS), of quality cement for local consumption, Star Cement’s Management announced how pleased to have…

One of the houses that were raised to the grown in Fehnplay New Town Bahn, Nimba County – What was intended to showcase entertaining football tournament among several towns in District #7, Nimba County turned violent leaving one person dead. Several others were wounded and many properties destroyed in Fehnplay New Town in the district. The football tournament was organized by Fehnplay “All Stars Citizens” in Fehnplay Old Town in Gbao Clan. It was also intended to raise funds to undertake development. Eyewitness told our Nimba County Correspondent, who visited Fehnplay Old Town that the precursor to the riot began…

Buchanan – Legal arguments between the Government of Liberia and Lawyers representing nine defendants indicted for torture and gang rape in Sinoe County are expected to begin Thursday, August 15 at the Second Judicial Circuit in Buchanan, Grand Bassa County. The Trial jurors have been selected and empanelled and the trial is expected to resume at 9 AM. Defendants Moses Solo, Jr., Elijah Karpeh, Sylvester Cherdy, Tweh Kelgbeh, Sweh Payne, Teah Gmawulu, Victor Solo, Payne Nyan, Anthony Karmo and Marshall Gbala were indicted for publicly striping-naked, parading, torturing and gang-raping three women in Johnny Town, Normorpo District, Sinoe County. Willete…

Finance and Development Planning Minister Samuel Tweah Next to God, the Pope and a President of a nation, the finance minister is perhaps the most important figure of the land.  His or her decision or indecision as is the case of many poor African countries like Liberia affects everything from the price paid for food, transportation, school fees and even the amount of taxes levied on basic essential products like toothpaste, cooking oil and electric bills.  He or she also has the power to overtax the living and even the dead (death or estate taxes)- and they often do.  …

Resident Judge of the 13th Judicial Circuit Court of Margibi, Judge Mardea Tarr Chenoweth Kakata, Margibi – The Resident Judge of the 13th Judicial Circuit Court of Margibi County has alarmed that the increasing level of prejudicial comments in the media particularly on social media is fast becoming prevalent in the country. Judge Mardea Tarr Chenoweth said that almost every major case before a court is nowadays being discussed in the media with no regard to the rights of defendants as enshrined within the Constitution. Judge Chenoweth stated: “Article 20(a) of the constitution provides that no person shall be deprived…

Vice President for Academic Affairs and Chairperson of the University of Liberia Centennial Commencement Committee William Ezra Allen, Ph.D. Monrovia – The Vice President for Academic Affairs and Chairperson of the University of Liberia Centennial Commencement Committee William Ezra Allen, Ph.D. says the university has outlined activities leading to a successful event slated for December 11, at the Samuel Kanyon Doe Sports Complex. The university was established by an Act of Legislation in 1861 but started operation in 1862 as Liberian College. After four years in operation, James Henry Edwin was the first and the only student to graduate from…

Monrovia – Investigation conducted by this newspaper has shown that the administration of Liberia Basketball Association (LBA) is planning to allegedly breach the constitution of the LBA and the national league. During this newspaper’s investigation, it was found out that Article II Section 1 of the basketball association’s statutes will be violated if 3rd division teams are included in the “big six” of the national league. Article II Section I of the LBA constitution states: “The LBA shall cater to teams in four divisions: premier, first, second and female divisions and that all teams in each division would ensure their…

Former French U-20 coach, Pierre Mankowski, to take over the national team of Liberia Monrovia – Credible reports reaching FrontPageAfrica’s Sport Desk say the Liberia Football Association is in contact with former French U-20 coach, Pierre Mankowski, to take over the national team of Liberia. The news comes days after Liberia was knocked out of the African National Championship by Senegal on a 3-1 aggregate. Prior to the local based Lone Star’s clash, the LFA disclosed that head coach Thomas Kojo was given a mandate to qualify the team to the finals of CHAN and if not his contract was…