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By: Mack Rogers- G/Cape Mount Correspondent  A citizen of Grand Cape Mount County is joining efforts with the government’s ARREST Agenda by embarking on an agricultural initiative in that part of Liberia. In an effort to boost food security, an eminent son of Tewor District, D. Boima Jalibah’s agriculture project is expected to touch four of the clans in District. Each of the four clans is expected to cultivate 100 acres of farmland for rice production. Mr. Jalibah told the citizens of those clans that he will provide all of the farming materials including the rice seedlings, regular food assistance,…

A team of 5 Liberians over the next 5 days will represent Liberia at the World English Scrabble Players Association (WESPA) Championship, which is officially starting today in Ghana. Liberia 2025 Champion Joseph Gegeh, Jonathan Weslsey, Roland Boykai (2023 champion), Ketlee B Weah, who finished 3rd at the 2025 national event and Joseph Avery will fly our country flag in Accra, where over 250 World English Scrabblers from 47 countries have gathered. Liberia are complete outsiders but would fancy their chances to finish their possible highest solely reliant on the experiences of Jonathan Wesley and Joseph Avery. Joseph Gegeh is…

The president of the Liberia Football Association and a renowned telecommunications specialist Mustapha I. Raji is set to appear on the ballot paper for the third time at the Liberia Football Association in April 2026. Since his tenure in 2018, Raji has transformed the landscape of Liberian football through a blend of strategic vision, infrastructure development, and expanded programs at all levels of the game. Backed by FIFA, his administration has overseen the rehabilitation of multiple pitches nationwide, improving access to quality facilities and reigniting local passion for the sport. One of Raji’s landmark achievements is the LFA’s transition from…

By: Perry B. Zordyu ‎Ten officers of the Liberia Drugs Enforcement Agency have been tested positive for the drug according to the agency’s latest report totalling it to 16 since the fight took a turn. ‎Speaking during a press conference Monday at their headquarters in Sinkor, the Officer-In-Charge of the Liberia Drugs Enforcement Agency DCP. Fitzgerald T.M. Biago said since the launch of a compulsory drug test program for officers across the country on September 1, 2025, four county officers were tested. ‎According to him, in Bong County, 36 officers were tested; Nimba County, 56 officers were tested; Grand Bassa…

By: Mark Neywon Mengonfia Montserrado County Superintendent, Whroway Bryant has rained praises on Louisiana Township Commissioner, Moses K. White describing him as his favourite Commissioner since taking office. He made the statement Friday during the dedication of a three room Annex of the JWA Richard High School in Louisiana. In his statement, Superintendent Bryant said, “This young man is my favourite commissioner in Montserrado County.” He praised Commissioner White for his visionary leadership role being played since taking over the affairs of the Township of Louisiana. The Superintendent referenced the well coordination of the affairs of the Township by the…

Students and administrators at the JWA Richard High School in Louisiana Township were beaming with joy when a three-classroom project was dedicated by Township Commissioner Moses K. White. Speaking at the program marking the official turning-over ceremony on Friday, Commissioner White said it was a dream come true for him and the citizens of the township to have completed the construction. Groundbreaking for the project took place in March of this year with the hope that funds collected from the program would complete the work. However, the amount raised was less than expected, and some of those who pledged were…

Police in Central Careysburg have charged and sent to court for suspects Francis Kuah, 19 and his uncle Fayiah Sekou, 21. Francis Kuah is a 12 grader at Central Careysburg High School. It all happened in the Newland Community in Careysburg, Montserrado County. LBS Rural Montserrado County correspondent, George Kollie said on the Super Morning show that the 12th grader and his 21 year old uncle lived within the school compound of the family of the rape survivor, taking care of some chores. Kollie said Francis and Fayiah took advantage of their proximity with the girl and her parents and…

‎By: Perry B. Zordyu  ‎The Deputy Civil Service Agency Director General for Administration and Finance, Dahnu Mianyen has termed as effective modernization of the civil service ongoing training organized for government Human Resource Officers. ‎The training is meant to strengthen institutional capacity for efficient and accountable public service delivery. ‎Speaking during the opening of the LPA Onboarding program training Wednesday, Deputy Director General for Administration and Finance, Dahnu Mianyen noted that the automation replaces the former paper-based manual process with a secure, transparent, and technology-driven platform that ensures fair and lawful payroll deductions for civil servants. ‎He furthered narrated that…

By: Perry B. Zordyu  The recent report by DCP. Fitzgerald T.M. Biago, the Officer-In-Charge of the Liberia Drug Enforcement Agency (LDEA), has clearly indicated two major zones of drug busts in Montserrado County. ‎According to DCP. Fitzgerald T.M. Biago, Bushrod Island and the City of Paynesville are the two major hotspots for drug traffickers and users. ‎Biago said the two zones have been placed under what he termed a “red zone,” adding that eyes, focus, and attention will be drawn to them in the future. ‎”Our intelligence and operational reports indicate that Bushrod Island and the City of Paynesville are…

The Liberia men’s senior national football team, the Lone Star, has officially departed Monrovia for Casablanca, Morocco, ahead of their international friendly encounter with Guinea scheduled for Saturday, November 15, 2025. Head coach Thomas Kojo and his 19-man squad are set to use the friendly as part of their ongoing preparations for competitions ahead. The traveling squad features a blend of experience and youthful promise, with first senior call-ups for Kindness Cole and Emmanuel Flomo of Al Hilal SC, while in-form winger Chauncy Freeman returns to the national setup after an impressive run at club level. Several key players, including…