Situated in a small valley, very close to a swampy land, is the Little White Chapel Church. The church is located in the Coca-Cola Factory East community, in Montserrado County. This is where dozens of Liberians ended up on National Fast and Prayer Day, a holiday set aside for Liberians to pray about the many challenges confronting the country and its people.
From Refugee to Entrepreneur: a 22-year-old Starts a Snail Farm
A 22-year-old Liberian has started a snail farm in Toeh town, Nimba County. The proprietor of Weedor’s Farm, Dave Weedor said, even though a snail farm might be an unfamiliar concept in Liberia, it will mark the beginning of a larger agricultural investment that he is undertaking.
Constitution Review Conference in Gbarnga Proposes Major Changes
The Constitution Review Committee has ended a four-day National Constitution Review Conference in Gbarnga. The four days exercise brought together delegates from the fifteen subdivisions and the Diaspora to vote on 25 issues to be forwarded for amendments to the 1986 constitution including reducing term durations for political offices and making Liberia a Christian state.
Women’s Rights Groups Demand Death Sentence for Rapists
In the wake of increased cases of rape over the last two months, women’s rights groups are demanding the death sentence for convicted rapists.
Businesses Affected by UL’s Partial Opening
After six months of closure due to the Ebola outbreak, the University of Liberia has partially reopened its doors. However, many businesses that depend on the students’ patronage are disappointed at the low level of sales.
APCI Gets Bishop 18 Years After Its Founding
The Abundant Life Apostolic Pentecostal Church International has confirmed founder and General Overseer, Varnie Yarwoo, as Bishop of the church.
Suspected Ebola Patient Discovered In Clara Town
The Ministry of Health has reported another suspected Ebola case in the densely populated Clara town community on the Bushrod Island.
Justice Minister: Michael Allison Died of Drowning
The Liberian Minister of Justice said the mysterious death of former whistleblower and National Legislature consultant Michael Allison was caused by accidental drowning in seawater. He added that all investigations regarding Allison’s death are now concluded.