Author: Contributing Writer

Yesterday, to mark World Malaria Day, I was privileged to attend the Liberian launch of the malaria vaccine at St Francis Hospital in Cestos City, River Cess County, along with the Speaker of the House, the Minister of Health and the World Health Organisation.

MONROVIA – The Forestry Development Authority (FDA) approved the export of 797 logs, valued at an estimated US$923,441, despite being aware that over half of the timber had been illegally harvested. The illegal shipment was one of the first acts of Managing Director Rudolph Merab—a serial logging offender—since he became the unlikely head of the forestry regulator.

BUCHANAN, Liberia – At just 17 years old, Sinnah Toe, a teenage expectant mother from the Sawmill community in Buchanan, Grand Bassa County, finds herself facing a difficult reality. Abandoned by her parents due to her pregnancy, Sinnah had to put her education on hold and venture into a small business to support herself. As she navigates the challenges of teenage motherhood, she holds onto the hope of returning to school and pursuing her dreams.

Monrovia – Liberia Football Association (LFA) President Mustapha Raji says hiring of Salem Kebede as coach of the senior female National Team wasn’t intended to “look down” on Liberian coaches. Raji was speaking at the start of a three-day Instructor Refresher Course at the LFA HQ, where he introduced the Ethiopian as lead facilitator. “I’m happy some of our coaches and instructors will benefit from Salem Kebede because the decision to hire the Ethiopian was based on her expertise and willingness to deliver additional knowledge. “It wasn’t intended to look down on our coaches’ capability, but the experience she brings…

Washington DC – On Wednesday, April 24,2024- a panel of justice campaigners gathered for a discussion on Focus on Liberia to address the pressing issue of establishing a War and Economic Crimes Court in Liberia. The panel, consisting of Ms. Lovetta Tugbeh, Mr. Adama Dempster and Mr. Bernard Goah, engaged in a thought-provoking conversation about the options for justice in Liberia and the importance of holding perpetrators accountable for their actions. The discussion was sparked by recent calls from human rights organizations and victims of the Liberian civil war for the establishment of a War and Economic Crimes Court. The…

There is plenty talk about change without pointing out the kind of change. There is the change in form and the change in substance. So, there is change in form going on, giving the impression that there is change in substance. Therefore, many people think that change in substance is going on, when they hear about change.

Monrovia – Former Liberia Under-17 captain, Emmett Stage Glassco, has backed comments made by sports enthusiast Yudu N Miller on corruption practices in the Liberia Football Association (LFA), which he believes are affecting the progress of football in the country.

SUAKOKO, Bong County – Planks and wood machines are everywhere: near a nursery and on the basketball court, by an abandoned vehicle and even along an indoor corridor. The grayish coloring of the planks suggests that they have been here for a while.

Monrovia City Mayor, John-Charuk Siafa has called for more financial allocation for effective and sustainable city management.

Monrovia — The Liberia National Police, in collaboration with the Motorcycle and Tricycle Union, signed a memorandum of understanding on road and public safety on Tuesday, April 23, 2024, aiming to enhance public safety and ensure the safety of motorists.