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Monrovia – The Liberian First Lady, Madam Clar Marie Weah, has challenged Liberian women and girls to rise up and take on leadership roles in various sectors of society in order to make greater impact and difference in their respective communities and the world at large. The Liberian First Lady called for more women leaders across Africa and the world, stressing that women leadership enhances growth and development, ensures better policy making and problem solving. “My dearest daughters, sisters and mothers: I challenge you to make the most out of this forum to reach for your life dreams,” Madam Weah…

Monrovia – Today scores of women and sympathizers will take to the streets of Monrovia demanding justice for girls that were reportedly raped while in the custody of More Than Me (MTM), an American charity. Report by Bettie K. Johnson-Mbayo, [email protected] A notice posted on social media, urged all attending to be attired in black so as to portray that females are not protected. Many social media users are now using #WeAreUnProtected, #MoreThanRape, #MoreThanSad and #JusticeForOurGirls. Two of the call-to-action protest groups include the Liberia Feminist Forum (LFF), Concerned Liberians Against Sexual Violence. Currently there is a three-day international ‘Sheroes’…

Monrovia – The National Elections Commission (NEC) has declared campaign activities open for the Senatorial by-election in Sinoe County and the Representative by-election in Montserrado County District #13. Report by Henry Karmo [email protected] The campaign period commenced from October 17, 2018 and ends at midnight on Sunday, November 18, 2018. Candidates are advised to go about their campaign in a peaceful manner void of violence and in keeping with the laws of Liberia and more specifically those controlling the electoral process. “They are asked to submit their campaign schedules to the Elections Magistrates to avoid conflict during the campaign. Parties…

Monrovia – Rebuilders International (REBI) has ended a two-day training seminar on ‘diversity and civic responsibility’ for high school students and teachers in Monrovia. The seminar brought together 15 high schools’ students including William V.S. Tubman High School, S.D.A High School, G.W. Gibson High School, Len Miller Senior High School, among others. The seminar was held in the YMCA Conference Hall in Monrovia, under the theme, “Respect for Diversity and Civic Responsibility.” Speaking at the climax of the seminar, the Executive Director of REBI, Patrick A. Duncan, said the seminar is intended to create awareness among students and teachers to…

United Kingdom – The UK Department for International Development (DFID) has published a report in Nigeria, which shows full equity of learning in Bridge International Academies classrooms, regardless of a child’s socioeconomic background. It is a strong endorsement of DFID’s commitment to innovative private sector’s role in improving service and opportunity for these families. Even though the report was based on Bridge schools in Lagos, Nigeria, the findings clearly have relevance in a Liberian context where the social enterprise supports Government schools as part of the Liberian Education Advancement programme. The DFID findings build on the preponderance of evidence demonstrating…

Mr. Arie Van Den Berg Monrovia – The manager of non-division football club, Manden United FC, has appreciated Mr. Arie Van Den Berg for his support to the club. Recently, he paid tribute to the Netherlands-based philanthropist, Mr. Berg, for numerous contributions Berg has made to his team. Report by Macaulay [email protected] Berg, an entrepreneur, is presently the Chairman of SV Heinenoord FC, a second division team based in The Netherlands, Europe. The Dutch entrepreneur is a father of three: Tione Van Den Berg, Anthal Van Den Berg and Hugo Van Den Berg. All three of them presently play for…

Monrovia – Residents of Monrovia’s largest slum community, where hundreds of teenage girls were scouted as beneficiaries of More Than Me charity foundation, are divided over the impact of a recent documentary exposing the rape and abuse of several girls from the township. Report By Alpha Daffae Senkpeni, [email protected] & Bettie Johnson Mbayo, [email protected] West Point, one of Liberia’s poorest densely populated communities, faces the menace of poverty and all other socioeconomic challenges. So, despite the horrific accounts captured in the ProPublica investigative report, many residents still showing confidence in the charity. MTM is an American charity founded in 2009…

Franklin Sackor was recently controversially dismissed as comptroller of the National Port Authority  Monrovia – Franklin Sackor’s dismissal from the position of Comptroller General at the National Port Authority is said to be drawing ire amongst members of the Board of Directors although there has not been an official statement from the body. Report by Alpha Daffae Senkpeni, [email protected] Sources say the Board sees the action of the NPA Managing Director to dismiss Sackor as illegal; something they claim undermines their authority. Chapter VI, Section 56, sub-section 3 of the Act Repealing and Adopting Chapter Six of the Public Authorities…

Chargé d’Affaires Yordenis Despaigne Vera Monrovia – Cuban Embassy Chargé d’Affaires Yordenis Despaigne Vera said the US’ blockade has caused his country more than US$134 billion Henry Karmo [email protected] The Government of Cuba, through her embassy in Liberia, is calling on its Liberian counterpart, through the UNGA, to join her in calling on the US Government to lift the blockade imposed on it. The Government of Cuba, through her embassy in Liberia, is calling on its Liberian counterpart, through the UNGA, to join her in calling on the US Government to lift the blockade imposed on it. Addressing a press…

Nigerian national Nanda Morris Davies is accused of duping a Lebanese of US$500K Monrovia – Following months of being in hiding, a Nigerian identified as Nanda Morris Davies, has been arrested by the Liberia National Police (LNP) for allegedly duping a Lebanese, Mohammed Bouelala, of US$500,000. Report by Kennedy L. Yangian, [email protected]  Abdul Samaad Jalloh and another defendant only identified as Collins said to be on the run are reported by the police to have aided defendant Morris in the alleged criminal scheme. Davies, following his arrest Tuesday, October 16, was forwarded to the Monrovia City Court at the Temple…