Author: Willie N. Tokpah

Paynesville – Liberia’s Chief of Staff, Major General Prince C. Johnson has urged Liberians, especially public officials to uphold discipline and integrity in serving their country.

Monrovia – Nobel Peace Laureate Leymah Roberta Gbowee is perturbed that “mediocrity” has overtaken “excellence” in Liberia and wants Liberians, especially women to stand up against such menace. At the presentation of the United Nations Population Awards by the National Peace Hub Women (NaPHWoL) to the Government of Liberia, Madam Gbowee said instead of seeking people with competence, people now are seeking “hooks and crooks.” “The key word that has taken over our country is mediocrity. There is no longer excellence in this country; no one is looking for anyone who can do things right, it’s either by hook or…

First Lady Clar Marie Weah Paynesville – First Lady Clar Marie Weah has emphasized the need for making Liberia a center of attraction in cosmetology. Speaking Wednesday, August 14, in Paynesville, Madam Weah told the 30 young women, who recently returned from China, following the completion of a hair production training that Liberia can be an attraction in Africa, if the girls are prepared to work with her foundation in revolutionizing the skills gained. “Whether we create our own saloon, our own training center, there is a way that you can revolutionize yourself to help the country’s economy,” Madam Weah…

Monrovia – Riot erupted Tuesday, August 13, at the National Elections Commission (NEC) headquarters in Monrovia between supporters of the ruling Coalition for Democratic Change (CDC) and followers of the four opposition collaborating political parties bringing normal activities along the Tubman Boulevard to a standstill. It all started when partisans of the collaborating political parties — Unity Party (UP), All Liberian Party (ALP), Liberty Party (LP) and Alternative National Congress (ANC) — had gathered peaceably before the NEC to protest while the Montserrado County District #15 by-election dispute hearings were being conducted inside the Elections Commission with representatives of the…

Monrovia – A female supporter from the end of the opposition collaboration got severely injured on her head Tuesday, August 13, and had to be rushed from the scene by fellow partisans/supporters when followers of Abu Kamara sparked a violent stone-throwing melee at the National Elections Commission in Sinkor. Also, an assigned Unity Party (UP) vehicle to Mr. Mohammed Ali, who heads the press and public affairs office of UP, was vandalized allegedly by the partisans of Mr. Kamara, who is the candidate on the ruling Coalition for Democratic Change (CDC) ticket. Partisans of the four collaborating political parties —…

Margibi County -The first 30 beneficiaries of Liberia’s First Lady Clar Marie Weah’s Girls’ Empowerment Program have expressed delight over new skills they have attained in hair production, following intensive training at the Henan Ruimei Hair Company in China. Speaking Sunday, August 11, at the Roberts International Airport when they return to Liberia, the girls in separate statements said they see the skills as a gateway to providing opportunities for other Liberians. They return from China, following completion of a four-week industrial hair production training, sponsor by the Clar Hope Foundation. They will reportedly become the first employees of the…

Monrovia – The Liberian National Red Cross Society (LNRCS) has stressed the importance of doing more in upholding the principle of humanity, as Liberia joins the world to commemorate the 70th Geneva Conventions (GCs). LNRCS President Jerome N. J. Clarke said upholding the convention’s code should mean focusing more on saving lives and responding to people’s needs. “Saving lives, alleviating suffering and responding to people’s needs remain the driving force behind the Geneva Conventions. Their rules are meant to protect the safety, dignity, and well-being of people affected by armed conflict,” Mr. Clarke said. Speaking Monday at the program commemorating…

Monrovia – President George Weah says it is “regrettable” for his critics to blame his administration for the conduct of wayward youth, who are widely suspected to be criminals and drug users. 

Redlight, Paynesville – At least six persons have been reported dead in the commercial district of Red Light in Paynesville following a riot between angry residents and hawkers on one hand and suspected drug users otherwise known as “Zogos” on the other.

Monrovia – The Debt Court of Montserrado County has cleared the Liberian Red Cross of an action of debt filed by the Lion Stationery Store claiming US$16,731.