On Saturday, August 22nd, the Young E’nnovative Leaders of Liberia held its fourth annual Young Liberians Summit in Sacramento, California. Among the attendees were a panel of guest speakers including Randall Dobayou Massaquoi, Elijah Nyaneor, Dr. Ernest Uwazie, and MacDella Cooper.
Incomplete Jury Leads Court to Suspend Proceedings In Case of Trafficked Girls
Amid the defense team’s request to reduce the police presence, Judge William Sando has suspended proceedings in the human trafficking case involving 14 Liberian girls due to an incomplete jury.
Court Denies Motion to Relocate Defendant In Trafficked Girls’ Case
The Eleventh Judicial Circuit Court has denied a motion from defense lawyers representing defendant Abbas El Debes to have him transferred from the Tubmanburg prison to the Monrovia Central Prison to undergo medical treatment.
Trafficked Liberian Girls Case Postponed Again
The hearing for the alleged human trafficking and gang rape case involving fourteen Liberian girls and Lebanese businessman Abbas El Debes has been postponed for the second time.
Ganta Mayor Urges Property Owners to Modernize Buildings
GANTA, Nimba – Ganta’s mayor, Benjamin S. Dokpa, announced on several local radio stations that owners of properties along the main street should modernize their buildings to match the road project that runs through the city. Dokpa said it would be very discouraging for people visiting Nimba and Ganta to see a modern road while…
Ganta United Methodist Hospital Retires Employees to Improve Efficiency
The administration of the Ganta United Methodist Hospital has retired 12 employees of the hospital with 23 employees more to follow. The ceremony was held in the chapel of the hospital on September 2 and brought together personnel of the hospital and relatives of the pensioners.
TSCU Completes Construction of Credit Union Building in Tappita
Trust Savings Credit Union has completed the construction of the first branch facility in Tappita. The project is being funded by the MasterCard Foundation through the United Nations Capital Development Funds.
Monrovia Fashion Week Holds Casting Call for Models
Dozens of models gathered at the Lila Brown restaurant last Saturday to participate in a casting call to select models for Monrovia Fashion Week. The event itself is expected to take place at the Samuel Kanyon Doe Sports Complex in Paynesville December 17-20.