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ArcelorMittal Liberia has announced the Kickoff of two medical outreach activities today in Gbapa and Bonla, District Three, Nimba County. According to information posted on the institution’s official social media handle, AML said the health outreach is collaboration with the Nimba County Health Team. AML said the outreach is providing free medical services including general consultations, treatment of common illnesses, maternal and child health services, basic health screenings, health education, and referrals for cases requiring advanced care. “This initiative is intended to improve access to healthcare, encourage early diagnosis, and support the overall health and well-being of community members” the…

‎-LNP Calls for Calm, Lawful Conduct, and Consideration Ahead of December 17 Protest ‎The Liberia National Police (LNP has taken note of public announcements regarding a planned protest by the group STAND scheduled for December 17, 2025.‎‎In a release issued by the LNP and signed by Police Spokesperson, Cecelia G. Clarke, the LNP said in keeping with its constitutional mandate to protect life and property, the public is informed that it formally engaged the leadership of STAND ahead of the proposed activity.‎‎The release said the engagement forms part of the Police’s standard preventive and dialogue-based approach to public order management.‎‎“During…

‎-RIA Boss Tells Christian University Graduates ‎The Manager of the Roberts International Airport has told students that hope turns obstacles into opportunities in a changing world.‎ Mr. James K. Mulbah said the world does not need graduates who are only skilled. It needs graduates who are hope-driven problem solvers.‎ Mr. Mulbah was speaking Saturday when he served as guest speaker at the 5th graduating class of Christian University College in Paynesville. ‎He told the Alpha Class of 2025 that they were going into a world that is complex and fast-changing. Technology is evolving rapidly.‎ “Global challenges demand innovative solutions. Social,…

‎— As DG Concludes High-Level Mission to Liberia FAO/Dennis Nipah‎‎ ‎ ‎‎Monrovia, Liberia – The Director-General of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), QU Dongyu, has concluded a two-day official mission to Liberia, reaffirming FAO’s strong commitment to supporting the Government and people of Liberia in transforming the country’s agrifood systems through evidence-based, climate-resilient and market-oriented approaches.‎‎ During the visit, the Director-General held high-level bilateral meetings with President Joseph Nyuma Boakai, the Minister of Agriculture, J. Alexander Nuetah, and Minister of Foreign Affairs, Sara Beysolow Nyanti. He also engaged with heads of key national institutions responsible…

‎– ‎-As LDEA Pulls Down Press Release After Announcing Bucky Raw’s Arrest ‎By Mark N. Mengonfia ‎The Liberia Drug Enforcement Agency (LDEA) on Friday deleted a press release from its official Facebook page announcing the arrest of Liberian musician Karwoudou Cole, popularly known as Bucky Raw.‎ The removed post, titled “LDEA Executes Search Warrant, Arrests Musician Bucky Raw and Others, claimed officers had detained the artist and several others during a “Clean Wave” operation at his Duport Road residence around 7:00 a.m. The statement said the suspects were undergoing investigation and would face court proceedings, adding that drug offenses in…

‎-Live Video Raises Questions as LDEA Searches Bucky Raw’s Home‎ ‎By Mark N. Mengonfia ‎Hip-hop rapper Karwoudou Cole, commonly known as Bucky Raw, will likely face the law for his reported involvement in the sale of illicit drugs. ‎The home of the musician was visited early Friday morning by officers of the Liberia Drug Enforcement Agency (LDEA).‎ When the officers entered his Du-Port Road premises, the musician and a few individuals with him were heard using profanity in both English and the Gio (Dahn) languages.‎ A few minutes later, the officers made their way into his home and began a…

‎-Call for More Such Days ‎By Mark N. Mengonfia ‎‎The compound of the National Fisheries and Aquaculture Authority came alive on Thursday, as fish sellers and fish farmers displayed a variety of fish. ‎They have gone to sell their products on a special day set aside by NaFAA called Fish Market Day.‎ The Local Daily spoke with Siah T. Fallah, one of those involved in fish farming, who said, “The market is good.”‎Siah, her team and others were seen selling live catfish, tilapia, while others sold different varieties of fresh and dried sea fish.‎ Siah said they took approximately one…

‎By: Emmanuel Kerkulah ‎‎The Sister Cities International, a non-profit organisation, in partnership with Cast Liberia Inc., has launched an anti-drug campaign aimed at promoting a drug-free lifestyle among students in Lower Bong County. ‎‎ The initiative is under the theme: “To Prevent Illicit Drugs in Lower Bong County,” took place Wednesday in Gbarnga City.‎‎ According to Mr James J. Kpleh and Jassie King, organisers of the campaign, the initiative seeks to strengthen drug demand reduction efforts in schools, empowering youth to make healthy choices. ‎‎ The campaign is targeting students in various schools in Lower Bong County, to educate them…

— As ECOWAS Adopts Measures To Reduce Transport Taxes, Lower Costs, Charges of Air Travel ‎The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has adopted what that august body termed as a reduction in transportation, taxes, air travels among others in West African countries. The Heads of State and Government of the ECOWAS made the proposal at their December 2024 Summit in Abuja, which mark a new dawn in the region. From 1 January 2026, all ECOWAS Member States will abolish air transport taxes and reduce passenger and security charges by 25 percent, in line with a Supplementary Act on…

‎— Cape Mount Steering Committee Head Described BMMC Donation ‎ ‎By Perry B. Zordyu‎‎ The Bea Mountain Mining Corporation has once again boosted the Grand Cape Mount County Sports Steering Committee with food and non-food items. ‎‎ The company provided US$12,000, two buses, sacks of bottled water, soup ingredients, and cooking utensils, among others, to the Grand Cape Mount County Sports Steering Committee for both the boys’ and girls’ teams.‎‎ Bea Mountain Mining Cooperative pledged continuous support as the team progressed from one stage to the next.‎‎ Receiving the items, Mr Emmanuel Tamba, Chair of the Sports Steering Committee, expressed…