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Monrovia – A U.S.-based Liberian and former youth and student Leader at the University of Liberia has termed the December 8 Special Senatorial Election as a stage for economic transformation and the recovery from the devastating effects of the coronavirus if electorate critically examines the platforms and policies of individuals vying for seats at the Liberian Senate.

Monrovia – Leaders of the Economic Community of West African States(ECOWAS) Thursday, suspended Mali from all ECOWAS decision- making bodies with immediate effect in conformity with the ECOWAS Protocol on Democracy and Good Governance, until the effective reinstatement of the constitutional order.

1.0 Factual Background Co-defendant Milton A. Weeks, along with four other former officials of the Central Bank of Liberia (CBL) and an international banknotes printer named Crane Currency (“Crane”) were charged and subsequently indicted by the Grand Jury for Montserrado County, Republic of Liberian on March 4, 2019 (the “March 2019 Indictment’’) on allegations of the commission of multiple offenses, including Economic Sabotage, Criminal Facilitation, and Criminal Conspiracy. The Defendants were arrested and detained at the Monrovia Central Prison (MCP), but subsequently released upon the filing and service of separate criminal appearance bonds. While the case was pending trial under…

Monrovia – Ahead of the December 8 Special Senatorial Election, an International transformational leadership expert and regional coordinator of the John Maxwell Leadership Foundation in West Africa, is encouraging Liberians to prioritize peace in their campaign messages and avoid acts of violence as being demonstrated in parts of the Liberian Society.

Jartu Dunnor and Abraham Bawo barely finished elementary school.  However, they are determined to ensure that their three children get a solid foundation in reading.  In January, the couple turned their front porch into a reading space for their children, who range from ages 7-9.

Monrovia — The Former Standard Bearer of former ruling Grand True Whig Party has welcomed government’s latest move to commission a full-scale probe into recent claims of attack against the political leader of opposition collaborating political party Alexander Cummings and Montserrado County District #10 Representative Yekeh Kolubah.

Sinje, Grand Cape Mount County – The Ministry of Labor in collaboration with the Defense for Children International and USAID on July 29 launched an interactive engagement with residents of the county, explaining how residents can help report cases of Trafficking in Persons (TIP).

MONROVIA – Mr. Y. Solomon W. Watkins, a Liberian journalist as head of a pro-democracy, and community empowerment organization, named and styled: “Watkins Initiative for Nations (WIN),” has constructed and dedicated a six headed pump to benefit over 7,000 residents of Gaye Town. The Liberian Journalist had earlier donated several anti-coronavirus assorted items to residents of the community including buckets, barrels, drums, flayers, nose masks, stickers to protect residents against the virus.

Monrovia – Barely a week after Commerce Minister, Prof. Wilson K. Tarpeh released to the public what he termed as clarification to the allegations levied against him concerning the disbursement of the GOL’s US$ 3 million loan to small businesses, Madam Jamima Wolokollie has called for a comprehensive audit of the loan program.

On Wednesday, July 8, 2020, Liberia was greeted with the sad news of the passing of Representative Munah Pelham-Youngblood, Montserrado County District District 9 lawmaker of the governing party. Born September 22, 1983, the late Munah became one of the youngest lawmakers ever in the country’s history when she won her first term in 2011, a feat she repeated in the heavily contested district in 2017. She was an inspiration to women and girls and her influence straddled politics, entertainment, and education. In a heavily male-dominated legislature, Madam Youngblood’s passing is indeed a great loss for women, and this article…