Vice President Joseph Boakai says women and girls continue to suffer gender-based violence at all sectors of the society. He made the statement on Friday June 5, 2015 at the launch of the HeForShe campaign in Monrovia.
Father Demands Justice for Victim of Gang Rape
Liberia’s justice system still lags in dispensing justice for victims of sexual assaults. At the recent launch of the HeForShe campaign in Monrovia, Vice President Joseph Boakai publicly announced that women lacked access to justice and rule of law. Rape cases are on the rise in Liberia, with many perpetrators going free without prosecution.
Gov’t Issues Travel Alert for Sierra Leone and Guinea
The head of Liberia’s Incident Management System, Tolbert Nyenswah, has issued a health and travel alert to all Liberians going to neighboring Sierra Leone and Guinea.
US$120m Investment Set for Sinoe County
A US$120 million investment deal for Sinoe is expected to be signed between the government of Liberia and Hummingbird Resources Plc, a gold exploration company.
Police Investigating Son of Liberia’s Defense Minister for Illegal Possession of a Firearm
Liberia National Police authorities are currently investigating the son of Liberia’s Defense Minister, Mark Samukai, for illegal possession of a firearm from a case dating back a month ago.
Miss Liberia Beauty Pageant Kicks Off Soon
Barely two years after the controversial Miss Liberia Beauty Pageant, 11 Stripes, the organizer of this year’s pageant, is working to ensure that 2015 brings about a successful event.
Liberia Celebrates World Environment Day
The Environmental Protection Agency organized an event in Paynesville City to celebrate World Environment Day.
LNP Reports Over 500 Motorcycle Accidents in 2014
The Liberia National Police has reported a total of 592 motorcycle accidents across Liberia in the previous year.