Author: Mark Mengonfia

-Denies Reports of Its MD Arrest for Production or Illicit Substances The Management of Global Pharmaceuticals Manufacturing and Laboratories Limited has denied allegations linking the company to the manufacturing, processing, or production of any illicit narcotics substances or cocaine in Liberia and said it was a trap or a framed allegation In a statement released in Monrovia over the weekend, the company also termed as false and misleading reports that its Managing Director, BR Fiaz, has been arrested and or jailed. Mr. BR is a free man bearing his Liberty who is currently residing in Monrovia along with his family,…

Monrovia-Twenty sports journalists have begun a two-day Cybersecurity Fundamentals and Digital Security Awareness Training organized by the Monrovia Business School (MBS) in collaboration with the Sports Writers Association of Liberia (SWAL). The training under the theme “Protect, Prevent and Perform” began today Thursday, Aug. 13, and will end tomorrow, Aug. 14, 2026. Speaking at the opening ceremony, SWAL President Varmah Kamara said the initiative seeks to equip sports journalists with essential digital security knowledge and practical skills to safeguard their data, sources, professional work and reputation in an increasingly digital environment. Kamara added that the training is designed to strengthen…

Monrovia- The Ministry of Youth and Sports has commemorated International Youth Day 2026 with a renewed call for greater investment in Liberia’s young people and the official relaunch of YouthConnekt Liberia, as government and development partners seek to create stronger pathways for youth empowerment, innovation, employment and digital inclusion. The celebration, held under the theme “Unified Knowledge, Shared Futures: Liberians Innovating through Digital Partners,” brought together government officials, development partners, youth leaders, civil society representatives and young Liberians. Making a special statement to young people, Minister of Youth and Sports, Atty. Cornelia W. Kruah, emphasized Liberia’s youthful population, noting that…

By Staff writer Buchanan-The stage is set for one of the biggest kickball gatherings of the 2026 season as the Liberia Kickball Federation (LKF) National and Promotional Playoff gets underway on Friday, August 14, 2026, in Buchanan. The tournament is expected to bring together approximately over 40 kickball clubs from nine counties and 14 different venues, turning the Port City of Buchanan into the center of Liberia’s kickball universe for several days. Under the leadership of the Organizing Committee, chaired by Emmanuel G. Mark, the competition is expected to feature intense battles as clubs fight not only for championship glory…

Some of the equipment presented to NCCRM by Partners By: Jonathan O. Grigsby, Snr. Contributor Writer One of the surest ways that an institution can become more effective in carrying out its statutory mandate in keeping with its vision, mission and core value, is when its human resource capacities are built, and is strongly supported with the necessary pieces of equipment or tools. It was the scenario on Tuesday, 11 August when the European Union (EU), German Technical Service (GIZ) and the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) presented assorted equipment and tools to the National Center for the…

-Says “Justice Must Not Bow” Monrovia- Newly admitted Liberian attorney Richlue O. Burphy, has issued a passionate call for an independent Judiciary, warning that political pressure, public opinion, and undue interference could undermine the administration of justice and threaten the constitutional rights of ordinary citizens. He spoke during the opening of the 5th Judicial Circuit of Liberia, where he had the opportunity of responding to the Presiding Judge’s charge on behalf of his colleagues as they were admitted into the Liberian Bar and took their solemn oath as Attorneys-at-Law. In an address centered on one of the most fundamental pillars…

The Initiative for Women and Youth Empowerment (IWYE) has reiterated its urgent alarm over Liberia’s growing teenage pregnancy crisis due to a lack of increased support towards Family Planning (FP) across the country. The group is therefore calling on the Government to honour its commitment to allocate 2 percent of the budget to family planning and substantially increase funding for reproductive health services in the 2027 national budget. IWYE Executive Director Musu W. Davis said Liberia can no longer afford to treat family planning as a low-budget priority while increasing numbers of teenage girls are becoming pregnant, particularly in rural…

Mr Robert Quaye Dwuye Jr., Director of the Indirect Tax Unit at the Ministry of Finance and Development Planning is representing Liberia at the regional events in Conakry, Guinea By Danicius Kaihenneh Sengbeh (contributor) Guinea- Liberia has received commendation as one of West Africa’s leading examples of progress in tobacco taxation, using fiscal policy to help safeguard public health while strengthening domestic revenue mobilisation. The recognition came at the ongoing Regional Technical Meeting on the Review of the ECOWAS Directive on the Harmonisation of Excise Duties on Tobacco Products, taking place in Conakry, Guinea, from 10 to 12 August 2026.…

Montserrado-The Leo Mulbah Foundation has donated a package of football equipment to Montserrado County District #1 as the district prepares for the upcoming District League Competition. The donation, presented over the weekend, includes two sets of jerseys, 32 pairs of football boots, and two footballs. Presenting the items on behalf of the Foundation, Executive Director S. Emmanuel Dolo said the gesture reflects the organization’s long-standing commitment to youth development through sports and empowerment programs. “Sports has the power to shape young people in ways that go far beyond the field,” Dolo said, noting that structured athletic competition helps instill discipline,…

Apex University of Liberia(AUL), located 72nd Community, Paynesville City, wishes to remind the public that registration for its Second Entrance for Semester II – Academic 2026 is ongoing and will end August 14, 2026. The Entrance Registration & Package is US$ 20.00 and the entrance examination will be administered on Saturday, August 15, 2026. AUL is charging US$7.00 ( Seven United States Dollars) per credit hour across its five (5) colleges including the Nursing Program. The University offers Baccalaureate Degrees in various disciplines in the following Colleges: I. College of Agriculture and Forestry Department: General Agriculture & Forestry II. College…