The current unrest in Maryland began when 18-year-old Moses Malmah confessed to murdering his friend, 20-year-old Mordecial Nyemah. He was later arrested by police and was being held at the Harper Central Prison.
Grand Gedeh Launches Polio Vaccination Campaign
The Grand Gedeh County Health Team has launched a polio vaccination campaign across the county, in line with a nationwide campaign being carried out by the country’s Health Ministry.
Police Announce Reinforcement of Restricted Zones for Motorcycles and Tricycles
The Liberian National Police has announced it will be reinforcing a policy to restrict certain zones to commercial motorcycles and tricycles.
Lofa Citizens Present US$10,000 to Pay Brownie Samukai’s Court Fine
A group under the banner of Solidarity of Lofa Citizens have presented a check of US$10,000 to Criminal Court C in restitution for Brownie Samukai, the county’s senator-elect.
Maryland Man Arrested for Attempted Rape Two-Year-Old
Police in Harper have arrested a 44-year-old man for attempting to rape a two-year-old minor in Hoffman Station Township.
Sustainable Development Institute Completes Customary Land Mapping in Four River Cess Clans
Several River Cess communities are expected to soon be certificated by the Liberia Land Authority to take legitimate ownership of their customary lands. The mapping exercise, which the Sustainable Development Institute conducted in December 2020, saw four clans in River Cess settling their respective land disputes.
Kakata Opens City’s First Public Library and Science Lab
Kakata has opened what its mayor is billing as the city’s first public library and science lab for students.
Wellington Geevon Smith Declared Winner of River Cess Senatorial Seat for Third Time
Former River Cess superintendent and independent candidate Wellington Geevon Smith has been declared winner of River Cess’s senatorial seat for the third and likely the final time.