Liberian-born builder Robert Wilmote has disclosed his plans to move into boxing. Speaking to The Bush Chicken, Wilmote, who is popularly known as NDO Champ, explained that his decision was partly influenced by the Coronavirus pandemic, which prevented him from debuting as a professional bodybuilder.
Bong’s County Health Officer Announces First COVID-19 Case
A 52-year-old man who died in the Sugar Hill Community in Gbarnga in the early morning of June 3 has become Bong’s first confirmed case of the Coronavirus.
PHOTOS: Monrovia Cycling Club Celebrates World Bicycle Day
On Wednesday, June 3, the Monrovia Cycling Club observed World Bicycle Day. Over 30 riders rode in a group from the Ministerial Complex in Congo Town to Central Monrovia and back, covering a distance of 25 km.
Eight Senators Say ‘No Complaint Against Sen. Dillon’
As Sen. Darius Dillon’s recent comments about the Senate’s passing of a recast budget have elicited public interest and rebuke from the Montserrado senator’s colleagues, eight senators have written the Senate to clarify that there is no formal complaint against the Dillon.
Sen. Tengbeh Questions Sen. Darius Dillon’s Behavior Over Controversial Recast Budget
Sen. Darius Dillon has been criticized by some of his fellow senators, who believe that his May 22 press conference where he called the Senate ‘rotten’ and ‘useless’ brought the body to disgrace. One especially vocal critic is Sen. George T. Tengbeh of Lofa, who described Dillon’s ‘outburst’ as a ‘disrespect.’
Is Liberia Conducting Enough COVID-19 Testing?
As of June 2, Liberia has recorded 296 confirmed Coronavirus cases since the first index case was reported on March 16. The relatively low number of cases, in a region not particularly known for its robust health system, begs the question: Is Liberia testing enough, or are health authorities still missing many cases due to a lack of tests?
Liberty Party Senators in War of Words Over Recast Budget
After being blasted by Montserrado’s Sen. Darius Dillon for signing a recently passed recast budget, Grand Bassa’s Sen. Jonathan Kaipay has responded to the Liberty Party senator and explained his reason for his vote.
Nimba Superintendent Vows to Turn Largest Man-Made Lake Into Tourist Attraction
Nimba’s Superintendent Nelson Korquoi says he wants to transform a lake in the center of Sanniquellie to a tourist attraction by 2021.