The Lofa County Legislative Caucus has donated over US$19,000 in food and medical supplies to the county’s COVID-19 taskforce.
Press Union Rejects ‘Unilateral’ Passes From Information Ministry
The Press Union of Liberia has rejected a new set of press passes printed by the government for journalists across the country to use to move around freely during the COVID-19 state of emergency.
2019/2020 Football Season Nullified Due to Coronavirus Pandemic
After several discussions with stakeholders, the Liberia Football Association has announced the cancellation of the 2019-20 Liberian football season, with all results nullified.
Rep. Edwin Snowe Calls for Total Lockdown to Contain COVID-19
Rep. Edwin Snowe is calling on the government to implement a complete lockdown of the country to more effectively control the Coronavirus pandemic in Liberia.
‘Money Didn’t Really Matter’: Kpah Sherman’s Winding Football Journey
When football fans name the best strikers Liberia can boast of today, the name Kpah Sherman always makes the list. Whether ranked first, second, or third, the Kedah F.A. striker has established himself as one of the best foreign-based players with his lethal performances in the Malaysian Super and Premier Leagues over the last three years.
President Weah to Allow Churches and Mosques to Open, as COVID-19 Cases Reach 199
As President George Weah extends a nationwide stay home order by an additional two weeks to curb the spread of COVID-19, he is also now permitting mosques to begin opening on May 15.
Top U.S. Diplomat for Africa Warns Against Using Pandemic to Suppress Media
As Liberian media outlets enter a standoff with the government over passes issued to journalists to move around freely during the lockdown, the U.S. assistant secretary for Africa, Tibor Nagy, has warned governments against using the COVID-19 pandemic as a pretext to suppress media outlets.
Armed Police Deployed After Tappita Residents Storm Quarantine Centers
On May 1, health authorities released the journalist Jeremiah Gayflor from his isolation at the 14 Military Hospital. At his hometown in Tappita, residents – mostly women and children – crowded the streets to celebrate. They also broke into quarantine facilities and hugged patients.