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Monrovia – The Chairman of the Board of Directors of the National Lottery Authority T. Titus Charley has taken serious exception to the banner headline in February 12 &13, 2019 editions of the Hot Pepper Newspaper. The paper in its two separate publications claimed that the Liberian Vice President Chief Dr. Jewel Howard-Taylor who currently has oversight responsibility of the National Lottery Authority has violated the gambling laws by approving the construction of a casino in a densely populated residential area contrary to what the paper called, expert advice. But the NLA board Chair T. Titus Charley in a statement…

Monrovia – A program which uses short films to showcase the problems facing the educational sector has been launched in Liberia.

Monrovia – Dr. John Mulbah, one of Liberia’s leading Gynecologist, says there is increased medical complications for women who are mutilated or go through cutting in the Sande bush.

Hon. Albert Chie President Pro Tempore and Senator Grand Kru County Liberian Senate Republic of Liberia Honorable Members of the Liberian Senate Capitol Building Monrovia, Liberia J. Aloysius Toe, HND, BA, MA, MA, JD Dear Honorable Ladies & Gentlemen: I. Summary of the Argument Recently, your colleagues in the lower house, the House of Representatives, conducted a kangaroo proceeding in a reckless display of witch-hunt to impeach Justice Kabineh Mohammed Ja’neh from the Supreme Court of Liberia. Ja’neh was indeed impeached in a ‘show trial’ in which the outcome was already decided, meaning that the proceeding itself was merely carried…

Monrovia – Assistant Labour Minister for Standards, Atty. Welma B. Sampson has expressed serious concern over the progressive increase of working hours by commercial institutions including supermarkets and Pharmacies without considering the normal hours of work set aside by the Decent Work Act. According to Minister Sampson, if commercial institutions must increase their working hours to increase productivity and economic growth, they must consider creating a decent work environment for employees and reduce the unemployment rate by operating on a shift basis where the duration of the normal working hours will not exceed 48 hours in a week. Assistant Minister…

Monrovia – Liberians in the Americas under the banner Federation of Liberian Mandingos Association in the USA (FELMAUSA) have concluded the distribution of drugs and assorted medical items to private and public health facilities around the country.

Monrovia – Huge traffic is a common challenge for drivers and pedestrians of Liberia’s metropolis. But when all the traffic lights are off, the problem becomes compounded.

MONROVIA – The Government of Liberia represented by the Ministry of Finance and Development Planning, and the Liberia Revenue Authority in collaboration with the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) have brainstormed on amendments made to the revised excise law passed by the legislature. The day-long workshop, organized by USAID, MFDP, and LRA including the Board of Tax Appeal (BOTA) was part of efforts by USAID funded Revenue Generation for Governance and Growth (RG3) program which supports government in developing an efficient and effective tax policy and administration system that stimulates economic growth. With technical work on the revised…

Monrovia – The youth wing of the opposition Coalition for Democratic Change says the government could be linked to the alleged theft of Roots FM Transmitter, referencing comments on social media that accusing fingers are being pointed at the regime.

Monrovia – The Traditional Council of Chiefs and Elders has agreed to work with advocates and put an end to female genital mutilation (FGM) but they want more time for consultations with traditional communities.