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Monrovia – The family of murdered Liberian journalist Tyron Browne has expressed disappointment in the manner in which the case surrounding the death of their son is being handled by the Liberia National Police and the government.

Monrovia – Constant and protracted power outages in parts of Monrovia, Liberia’s capital, is impeding the work of the Liberia National Police, hence, the increase in crime rate, especially armed robber, the Inspector General of Police has disclosed.

Suakoko, Bong County – A crowd of approximately 60 students of Cuttington University waved signs, chanted slogans, formed human-chain and caused rush-hour havoc Wednesday, May 16, on the Gbarnga-Monrovia highway, as they continue their protest against the university president for the second day.

Martin K. N. Kollie, [email protected]/ Youth Activist The economy is taking a nosedive. Prices of main export commodities are falling due to global macroeconomic shocks. Inflation is high – youth unemployment is heightening – purchasing power is low – real wage of civil servants is being highly impacted by inflation – poverty has rendered our people hopeless.  In this 21st century, Liberians are the 8th unhappiest group of people on planet earth according to UNDP 2018 World Happiness Report. I woke up this morning to a sunny day wondering whether there is still hope for my homeland and its people…

Written by Octavius T. Quarbo As an academic with a keen interest in seeing the practical development of Liberia’s new pro-poor focus, I was very intrigued by ZOA’s initiative to deliver a school meals program that sources food directly from local farmers, and which harnesses the entrepreneurial energy of the private sector by working with agro-enterprises. A day in a remote school in Margibi County, with all the key stakeholders present, convinced me that this model has the potential to revolutionize school meals provision in Liberia while boosting the local economy. Surely, an initiative worthy of greater investment. With my research…

Buchanan – Representative Thomas Alexander Goshua of electoral District 5, Grand Bassa County, on May 14, Unification Day held the district’s first peace and reconciliation event with stakeholders and constituents, at the same time, inducting officials of the district development council into office.

“Silas”, a documentary about Liberian renowned natural resource campaigner, Silas Siakor, is screening at the EuroLiberian Film Festival at different locations across Liberia this week. The documentary about the winner of the 2006 Goldman Environmental Prize features Siakor’s advocacies for customary land right, rural communities’ right to consent over concessions, and his work in fighting corruption across the natural resources sector of Liberia. Shot over five years and shuffles between Siakor’s personal life and experiences, and his work as a campaigner, the film reveals the efforts he and the Sustainable Development Institute (SDI) put in to uncover scandals such as…

Monrovia – The president of Liberia Football Association (LFA) second division side, FC Bea Mountain, has described his team’s triumph in the just-ended Blue Cup as a clear sign of his team’s preparedness for the upcoming LFA 2018 national league.

Monrovia – Liberian striker Patrick ‘Ronaldinho’ Wleh has joined Egyptian premier league club, Petrojet Sporting Club, on a free transfer two-year deal.

Suakoko, Bong County – Students at Cuttington University’s Suacoco campus started a fire in front of the university’s entrance and barred vehicles from entering as part of a protest against the administration of Dr. Herman B. Browne.