Author: Francis Landford

The Descendants of Grand Bassa (DOGB) was founded in May 2024 with a shared vision—to unite the sons and daughters of Grand Bassa County who carry within them a deep love for our homeland, and an unyielding commitment to its progress. Across the shores, from Liberia to the United States, we have come together as one family, bound by our heritage and driven by a desire to see Grand Bassa flourish. Through our collective strengths, we are turning passion into action, rebuilding what was lost, and restoring the pride of our beloved county.

Monrovia—As the National County Sports Meet advances into the quarterfinals, Grand Bassa County have filed a formal protest against Bomi County, claiming that Bomi fielded illegal players during their recent match.

Monrovia – As Morocco commemorates the 81st anniversary of the Independence Manifesto on Saturday January 11th, 2024, the Charge’ d’Affaires of the Kingdom of Morocco in Monrovia, Mr. Lahoucine Rahmouni says his country and Liberia are working tirelessly in different sectors as partners for peace and prosperity for both countries and peoples, under the enlightend vision and wise leadership of His Majesty King Mohammed IV, King of Morocco and His Excellency President Joseph N. Boakai.

In 1973, while serving as Math Lecturer at The University of Lagos, W.F. Kumuyi started a Bible study group with 15 University Students who had come to him980’s requesting training in the scriptures. By early that small group had grown to several thousand, at which time the Deeper Life Church was formally established. By 1988, the congregation had grown to 50,000, and now numbers 120,000 members, making it the third largest Christian church in the world. Dr. Johan Combrinck reports that the Deeper Life Bible Church not only has an attendance of 120,000 every Sunday, but has planted 500 churches…

Monrovia -Following his arrival in Liberia on 18 November, FIFA Talent Coach Ammy Ninje has hit the ground running.

LOUISIANA Township, Montserrado County- Mercy Corps Liberia in collaboration with Save the Children, SCIDA, and EDUcare, with funding from the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), has launched a 5-year Incentivize Learning Activity, targeting 50,000 learners in 215 Schools across six counties, namely: Bong, Lofa, Nimba, Montserrado, Margibi and Grand Bassa.

Ganta, Nimba County—The Ganta United Methodist Hospital, along with Esther and Jereline hospitals and the Ganta Rehab Center, is facing imminent collapse due to a significant lack of funding from both the national government and international donors. With financial support cut off completely, normal operations at these health facilities have been severely disrupted.

Monrovia – The 2024 International Pastors’ Day (IPD) was celebrated worldwide as hundreds of churches came together to honor and appreciate pastors for their dedication and service. This annual event, launched by the Liberian church and observed on the second Sunday of November, promotes a culture of gratitude and respect for pastors. Congregations across Liberia, Ghana, Nigeria, and the USA celebrated by offering gifts, financial support, and heartfelt words of appreciation to their pastors.

In early March of this year, Women Care Initiative (WOCI) procured and supplied farming tools and seedings to 3 communities to carryout low land farming following a thorough needs assessment. The communities include Johnson Farm, Beh-Sao and Damah respectively.

Jassie Kamara, 57, is a widow and mother of eight children and 20 grandchildren who worked with the Reclaiming Liberia Beaches and Waterways Program for several years, but the failure of the Government of Liberia (GOL) to pay her nearly two years’ salary arrears poses a threat to the survival of her family.