People with visual impairments in River Cess are saying the lack of any support from the government is forcing them to go begging for handouts, even as the COVID-19 pandemic rages.
Sex Workers Find Their Incomes Hard Hit by COVID-19
With curfews limiting movements and shuttered businesses resulting in employees losing their jobs all across the country, the Coronavirus pandemic has taken a toll on the livelihood of many Liberians. But one group appears to be particularly susceptible due to the nature of how the virus spreads – sex workers.
Grand Kru Shuts Down Two Health Facilities After Third COVID-19 Case
The Grand Kru County Health Team has announced that a lab technician at the Dr. Dormu Nimely Maternity Hospital has tested positive for the Coronavirus, necessitating the closure of the facility and another clinic.
Grand Bassa’s Rep. Matthew Joe Presents L$3M Check to Petty Traders
Grand Bassa’s third district representative, Matthew Joe, has presented L$3 million (US$15,075) grant to the Grand Bassa chapter of the Liberia Marketing Association. Joe’s gift fulfills a 2017 campaign promise he made to the group.
Grand Kru’s Fonati Koffa Says He Has No Ambition to Run for Senate
For months now, there have been rumors that Rep. Fonati Koffa of Grand Kru’s second electoral district would contest the 2020 senatorial election. However, on Monday, Koffa put a halt to all suspicions by clarifying that he had no intention of running.
River Cess Registers First Confirmed COVID-19 Case
After going without a confirmed COVID-19 case for months, River Cess has registered its first case. A now-deceased 21-year-old woman tested positive of the Coronavirus.
Nimba’s Criminal Court E Sentences Three for Statutory Rapes
Three men ranging from 19 to 80 years of age have be sentenced by Criminal Court E at the Eighth Judicial Circuit Court in Sanniquellie for three separate statutory rapes.
Car Washer’s Death at Hands of EPS Officers Sparks Mob Violence in Kakata
Margibi’s capital came to a standstill on Saturday morning when an agent of the Executive Protective Service, Gabriel Kamara, stabbed a car washer to death after suspecting him of snatching his girlfriend’s phone at a local bar the previous night.