And, there seems to be many gaming companies now in Liberia but, are they really contributing towards the economic growth and development of the country? The Independent Business Group has been doing a review of the Gaming sector in Liberia. The National Lottery Authority informed us that DoxxBet is cooperative with the Authority and overall, seem to be contributing to the sector well. Our review showed that customers’ satisfaction was seen at all the centers visited and employees spoke positively of the company. Says Mr. Eric Benson of the IBG, Winners Inc. is a pacesetter in the gaming industry in Liberia.

November 06, 2020 00:33 UTC

“Gio devil” (Glaingbey) leads the wayMONROVIA – The 13th anniversary of the Liberian School of Arts and Dance (SLAD), founded on October 1, 2007, was celebrated on Saturday, October 31, 2020. Founded on Ghana’s refugee camp, SLAD focuses on four areas as platforms of nationbuilding: Traditional Dance, African Dance and Drumming, Arts & Craft, and Drama. He, however, lamented on financial constraints, which, he disclosed, have been hampering many of SLAD’s cultural education of Liberia. The Guest Speaker of the occasion, Ms. Rose Kingston, narrated her personal stories challenges and successes in the cultural dance business. She appealed to parents to support their children’s love “cultural dance”, adding it is among nation-building activities.

November 06, 2020 00:33 UTC

In the 12 years former President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf governed Liberia, the healthcare system in Liberia received close to a billion dollars. President Sirleaf appointed her older sister Jeannie Bernard as both Chairman of the Board of Directors of JFK Hospital and also National Director/Coordinator of the Liberia Healthcare System. In the aftermath, a reported $50 million disappeared from NOCAL and mother President Sirleaf took responsibility for NOCAL’s bankruptcy. President Sirleaf also had another son, Charles keeping a watch over our money as Deputy Governor of the Central Bank of Liberia. As for President Weah, he just spent an untold amount of money trying to buy an airline for Liberia that doesn’t exist.

November 06, 2020 00:11 UTC

THE EDITOR,When we tell you that this underachiever and hypocritical outgoing senator Dillon lacks the courage to truly fight for the people, others argue, but once again history has proven us right. We are stunned by the silence of Senator Dillon since this startling revelation by his colleague. Wow, people of Montserrado, did this outgoing Senator also announce this? Despite Sen. Joseph readying himself to release documents to this effect, it remains a challenge for the outgoing Senator to disprove these grave accusations. Jonathan Kaipay who reported a whooping eight thousand USD in total contradiction to Dillon’s cooked up figures to appease his followers.

November 05, 2020 10:07 UTC

Bensonville – A not-for-profit organization, Making Our Children Safe Again Foundation (MOCSA), during the weekend in Kollieman Town, Bentol provided mobile healthcare services to residents within several communities. The organization sponsored a bi-monthly deploy its mobile medical team to reach people who have no access to proper health services. According to the executive director, Madam Yuconjay N. Barchue, these people are struggling and the mobile team may be their only means of acquiring unique healthcare services. Dr. Harris explained that they usually use the mobile health services to treat 75 to 100 patients including men and pregnant women, though their primary focus is on children’s welfare. “The distance to go the hospital is costly, I want to appreciate MOCSA for firstly rendering services to the school and now health services,” Ms Sumo said.

November 05, 2020 01:01 UTC





Two Liberians Who Fled the Civil War Elected to House of Representatives in Colorado and Rhode IslandMs. Naquetta Ricks was elected to represent District 40 in the Colorado House of Representatives while Nathan Biah would represent Rhode Island District 3 at the Legislature thereMONROVIA – Two Liberians, Ms. Naquetta Ricks and Nathan Biah have won seats in the House of Representatives in Colorado and Rhode Island, respectively. Ms. Naquetta Ricks, a Liberian who fled the civil war and gained refuge in the United States of America as an immigrant has been elected to the House of Representatives of Colorado. “Coming from a terrible country, going through a civil war where I didn’t even know if I was going to survive the next day. “Coming from a terrible country, going through a civil war where I didn’t even know if I was going to survive the next day. But the year he graduated high school was the same year a civil war broke out in Liberia.

November 05, 2020 00:11 UTC

But this year, the staff unanimously agreed to freely give their bonus to the community through organizations that promote community-based initiatives. Out of five, the two organizations were selected because of their exceptional and impactful work, she noted. In response, the Founder and Executive Director of REACH, Madam Ne-Suah M. B. Livingstone, thanked Lonestar Cell MTN for the gesture and assured that the money will be used for the intended purpose. No matter what happens, I will live for these children” Madam Livingstone pledged. Madam Tulay-Solanke thanked the Lonestar Cell MTN employees for the gesture, adding her institution was honored and delighted to have been one of the beneficiaries.

November 04, 2020 19:18 UTC

One of the most effective channels is the use of radio and audio lessons. An innovative partnership with the Ministry of Education and Street Child in Liberia, has enabled Bridge Liberia to use audio lessons to reach thousands of children across 5 counties in the country. Bridge Liberia and the Ministry of Education’s teach by radio programme have collaborated to provide audio content in English, Maths, Social Studies and Science for primary school children. The programme has meant that thousands of children are receiving 3 and a half hours of audio content each week and more importantly, its age appropriate. children from across the communities have access enabling us to reach more children across Liberia than ever before.

November 04, 2020 12:33 UTC

Several mysterious deaths have been left unexplained and families of victims continue to live with the grief and anger. IN A DISPATCH, Dr. Cassell wrote:“TO ME, the grieving widows, widower, children, other relatives, friends, and for many Liberians, at home and abroad, the lives and mysterious deaths of Albert, Gifty, George and Emmanuel matter. Therefore, as long as these deaths remain mysterious and unexplainable, the trauma of fear would envelop our society. THE L$5,000,000 cash offer by the Dr. Daniel E. Cassell Foundation is intended to assist the Liberia National Police accelerate investigation into the deaths of the auditors. There is no need to remind actors in the security sector the consequences of citizens beginning to serve themselves justice.

November 04, 2020 00:56 UTC

Liberia: Farmer in Bong County Admits to Shooting Journalist; Alleges That He Attempted Stealing A Goat from His FarmTucker, a farmer and owner of the Tucker Farm, on Tuesday admitted to the killing of David. Last week Saturday at about 2:00am, David and I went on Tucker Farm to steal goat and when we arrived the owner of the farm noticed us and began to raise alarm. David and I were afraid and decided to escape, and while escaping the owner of the farm shot David with the gun,” Garlawolo said. “After the owner of the farm shot David, he rode the bike for three minutes before getting unconscious. Tucker admits shooting journalistTucker, a farmer and owner of the Tucker Farm, on Tuesday admitted to the killing of David.

November 04, 2020 00:45 UTC

Moses’ said the allegation linking him to the recent death of his staffers is false, misleading and untrue. It was how Jr, Siafa, Blama and the motorcyclist who name is Bobby left along with this four guys to across over back to Monrovia,” St. Moses added. Breaking silence over the situation, St. Moses said since the mysterious disappearance of the workers, he has been living in fear to due threats from the parents of the deceased and unknown individuals. Moses’ also disclosed that the Liberia National Police has found one of the bodies of the missing men. The situation has sparked series of protests at the St. Moses Funeral Parlor and the Headquarters of the Liberia National Police for him to unconditional produce the living bodies of the men.

November 04, 2020 00:22 UTC

MONROVIA – The management and running of the day to day operations of Orange Liberia is now in the hands of a new Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Mr. Jean Marius Yao. Mr. Coulibaly is being reassigned as CEO for Orange Burkina Faso. The colorful turnover ceremony was attended by staff of Orange Liberia, customers, special invited guests, officials, and dignitaries. Making initial remarks, Orange Liberia’s veteran Marketing Manager Mrs. Betty Flahn termed the occasion as being both “happy but sad. He admonished the Orange Liberia team to continue to work hard and assured them that they were in good hands.

November 04, 2020 00:22 UTC

US$18M Raw Water Pipeline Construction, A 48-Inch Diameter Project, Funded by the Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC) under the Compact with Liberia CompletedThe US government agency, Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC) under the United States Government Compact with Liberia financed the 48-inch diameter pipeline project. Owned by the Liberia Water and Sewer Corporation (LWSC), the US$18 million pipeline will draw water from the dam of the Mt. Coffee Hydropower Plant to the White Plains Water Treatment Plant in Rural Montserrado and then to Monrovia. The US government agency, Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC) under the United States Government Compact with Liberia financed the 48-inch diameter pipeline project. MCA-L hired contractors, DENYS and LWSC engineers completed final connection of the constructed 48-inch diameter raw water pipeline to the White Plains Water Treatment Plant last month.

November 04, 2020 00:22 UTC

Mr. Tyler is the former Speaker of the 53rd National Legislature, who is contesting the ensuing Senatorial election on the ticket of the ruling CDC. Other parties that form part of the CDC include: the Congress for Democratic Change (CDC), and the former ruling National Patriotic Party (NPP). Mr. Tweahway’s action contravenes Section 5.1 of the National Code of Conduct Law. He attributed his decision taken to withdraw from the committee to abide by the National Code of Conduct Law. It is a violation of section 5 of the National Code of Conduct.

November 04, 2020 00:00 UTC

Monrovia – The Government of Liberia through the Liberia National Commission on Small Arms (LiNCSA) officially commenced a three-day Stakeholders’ Consultation to review and amend the Firearms and Ammunition Control Act of 2015 (FACA), its Regulations and the Act establishing the Small Arms. Mitchell registered the Ministry of Justice preparedness to work with the Small Arms Commission to fulfill the task of Civilian Arms Registration for hunters. Ambassador Ajisomo reiterated ECOWAS’ commitment to support programs of the Small Arms Commission and the Government of Liberia. The initiative also aims to review the Act creating LiNCSA to expand its scope beyond small arms to all conventional arms. The Liberia National Commission on Small Arms (LiNCSA) is the lead agency on issues of arms management and control in Liberia.

November 04, 2020 00:00 UTC