Monrovia – Jarzoe Vivian Bhath, a renowned Liberian entrepreneur is calling on the public to support Liberian own businesses, especially, people who are into agriculture business. As an entrepreneur with almost two decades of experience Madam Bhath has decided to buy the palm oil from the farmers, bring it to town, upgrade it and place it in bottles that have been approved by the Ministry of Commerce. “The oil business is just to add value to the farmers’ produce, especially the palm oil. As a Liberian, I want to be able to sell Liberia to the outside world in a very positive manner,” she said. I have this creative and innovative mind especially being a patriotic Liberian who wants to see Liberia on the world map when it comes to business.

On Thursday, Senator Dillon led an array of current and past government officials including former and current Vice Presidents of Liberia to the site to dedicate the facilities in the Rehab Community. According to the Montserrado Senator, the completion of the facility was made possible through help from the Friends of Dillon in the Diaspora and Liberia. The dedication of the youth center comes at a time when Liberia is faced with heightened drug addiction issues. Drug addiction is a disease, according to Dr. Gemane Gedaliah Getteh, the guest speaker of the day. According to him, in addiction treatment drug rehabilitation is the most effective means of helping people to recover from drugs disorder.

Margibi County – As the Liberia National Bar Association goes to the polls this November, the current president, Cllr. “We are one of the oldest bars in Africa so we need to have our own headquarters,” Cllr. That person is not fit to lead the LNBA,” the LNBA president said. Liberian National Bar Association (LNBA), the umbrella organization of lawyers in the country, with more than a century in existence. Adding up, the LNBA president says he has no regret that the work will not be completed before the end of his tenure as the Liberia National Bar Association’s president.

Diaspora – A web radio Voice of Diaspora (VOD) establish by a group of former employees of the Renaissance Communications Incorporated currently based in the US has been launched. He urged the management of VOD Radio to take advantage of the existing technologies to broaden the scope of its network in Liberia and beyond, and however cautioned that truthful and unbias reporting are essential to effective journalism. Speaking further, Mr Nyonton explained that unlike Newspaper and Television, the power of the radio is greatly felt because of its wider coverage and accessibility. He also advised the management of VOD Radio to join efforts towards the expansion of its network through partnership with Community Radio Stations in rural Liberia. The management of VOD Radio express gratitude to Mr Nyonton for honoring their invitation and vowed to make the VOD Radio a formidable force in the Radio world.

Ghanaian-born versatile defender Arago Jamal is inches away from switching his nationality to West African country Liberia, footballmadeinghana.com has revealed. Jamal, 28, has already featured for Ghana at the U17 and U20 levels but is set to follow his grandmother to switch allegiance to Liberia. If the decision to switch allegiance and nationality to Liberia eventually materializes, it will not be strange since Liberia and Ghana share so many commonalities. He was phenomenal in the UEFA Europa Conference League where he played against Montenegro giants Decic as well as an amazing performance against Dutch side Feyenoord. If he finally completes his switch, Ghana will be the biggest loser as his versatility is something the Ghana national team has been lacking for decades.

Speaking on a local radio talk show, Sen. Kanneh said that she was not involved in the bush meat business as alleged by the FDA. They took the meat there to the market to look for customers to sell the meat. Meanwhile, the Gbarpolu Senator says she will not relent to carry out development for her citizens, despite the challenges she has been confronted with. People say that I am a ‘bush meat Senator’. Therefore, the FDA should not use my photo in a story with bush meat as though I am in the business,” she said.

Monrovia – The Liberia Football Association (LFA) will host its 2021 AWARDS NIGHT this Saturday, October 2nd at the Ministerial Complex in Congo Town. The nightlong event is the official closure of the 2020/21 ORANGE League Season which will pay tributes to distinguished clubs, players, coaches, referees, and journalists who contributed immensely during the last campaign. Some of the many awards to be scooped are: Most Valuable, Best Defender, Best Goalkeeper, Best Journalists, Best Electronic media, Best Print Media, Best Referee, etc. The official dress code is African or Business attire a release from the LFA said. This Year’s award night will be host by Grace Weah alias *Master Queen* and Liberia midfield maestro *Kelvin Sebwe*.

THERE IS SPECULATION that the majority of those who disappear perpetually without a trace are often victims of ritual killings. GIVEN THE RATE of increase of ritual killings in Liberia, no one is immune from becoming a victim. IT’S TIME the government of President Weah play a more active role in ameliorating the negative impact of these dastardly acts? THE HIGH INCIDENCE of serial ritual killings in Liberia demands an urgent action at the level of the government of President Weah. LIBERIANS SEEM to be rapidly losing faith in the ability of President Weah and his government to detect and punish ritual killers, and it’s time President Weah act to address the scourge in ritualistic activities in Liberia.

She noted that the Liberia Girls Guards Association is no stranger to changing lives through leadership development, community partnership, and community advocacy. She embraced the LGGA plan to upgrade the skills of young girls and women in becoming meaningful citizens. VP Taylor then assured her fullest support in extending the Girls Guard Association at various schools. For her, the Newly Inducted Chief Commissioner of the Liberia Girls Guard Association Deroe E. A. Madam Cooper then reminded the Liberia Girls Guard Association that as one of her members, she will continue

Beneficiaries of the UNDP Global Environment Facility Small Grants Program at Peace Island closing on TuesdayMONROVIA — UNDP Liberia and community based civil society groups are urging the government and People of Liberia to take concrete steps aimed at protecting Liberia’s biodiversity. The call to protect Liberia’s environment, animal, plant species came Tuesday as the ‘Implementing Groups’ of the Global Environment Facility Small Grants Program climaxed an eight-month training cycle for five local NGOs in Monrovia. The Global Environment Facility Small Grants Program provides financial and technical support to communities and Civil Society Organizations to enable them meet the overall objective of global environmental benefits secured through community-based initiatives and actions. “We are forever grateful to UNDP Liberia for this grant. Launched in 1992 with 33 participating countries, the Small Grants Program was expanded to provide assistance to 125 countries currently.

Monrovia – Liberia’s newest sporting federation, the Liberia National Teqball Federation (LNTF) has completed its first technical workshop in the country aimed at providing hands-on technical knowledge about the sport. The rationale behind the one-day technical workshop hinges on the possibility of preparing and producing the next biggest TEQBALL talent in West Africa. For his part, Youth and Sports Minister D. Zeogar Wilson said the Ministry is happy to work with the Teqball federation. We look at all of the federations and I am happy we have the newest generation on board the Teqball federation. Liberia is the 13th Country in Africa to have established a TEQBALL Federation.

Monrovia – Dutch Company, Greenfield Inc. on Wednesday September 29, 2021 conducted Geo-Technical survey on the Samuel Kanyon Doe Sports complex playing pitch. The Company’s mission among other things is to conduct technical study and or survey of the SKD playing pitch with a hope of identifying the specific turf to be subsequently placed on the playing pitch. Greenfield experts as part of their work on Wednesday strategically positioned their gadgets and other equipment, dug some portions of the playing pitch and collected samples. Experts say if work on in a timely manner and form and holding everything constant, the specific artificial turf needed can be laid on the SKD playing pitch before the November home games in Liberia. Meanwhile, Minister Wilson is quoted as saying among other things that the government is committed to the process.

MONROVIA – Vice president Jewel Howard has joined the many voices of Liberians calling for an end to the mysterious killings of Liberians and wants those in authority of the security to take action that would end the many mysterious deaths that are linked to ritualistic killings. In an interview with reporters, Liberia’s Vice President said, women in Liberia are feeling more insecure than ever before in the history of Liberia. She placed more emphasis on the mysterious deaths of women for ritualistic purposes. “I like to call upon our security sector to please put in place a regime that will enable our people to remain safe. If we are the sitting government we must now do more to make sure that whatever is happening will be brought to an end.

HARPER, Maryland – A magistrate court sitting in Harper, Maryland County has charged and sent to jail a 30-year-old man for allegedly sodomizing a 13-year-old boy. “After committing the act Knight told the victim he would die if he told anyone. The victim broke his silence to his grandmother and accused Knight of sodomizing him. The matter was later reported to the Women and Children Protection Section (WACPS) of the Liberia National Police headquarters in the county. The police later sent Knight to court with medical reports, Nyemah said.

MONROVIA – The Supreme Court of Liberia condemns, in the strongest terms, the increasing wave of verbal and physical assaults on Justices, Judges and Magistrates. These officials of the Judiciary Branch of Government have, in the past, consistently received threatening phone calls and messages by some unknown people. The Supreme Court reiterates that Justices of the Supreme Court and Judges of subordinate courts, including courts of records and those not of records are required to be left alone to hear and decide all cases that come before them without outside influence. The Honorable Supreme Court calls on all to guide and protect the rule of law as the surest security for the protection of the fundamental rights of everyone living within the Republic of Liberia. Meanwhile, owing to the seriousness of this matter, the Supreme Court will hold series of discussions with the Minister of Justice & Attorney General of the Republic to ensure the safety and security of Justices, Judges and Magistrates.