When the 2019-20 Liberia Football Association first division league began in November, not many fans thought the newly promoted Freeport Football Club could compete as a serious title contender.
Four Youth-run Businesses Win Over L$600,000 in Business Plan Competition in Nimba
Four youth entrepreneurs in Nimba have been presented more than L$600,000 (US$3,077) as winners of the Youth Entrepreneurship and Employment Project business plan competition.
As WHO Declares Coronavirus Pandemic, Mixed Decisions for Diaspora Events
As the World Health Organization declared the deadly Coronavirus outbreak a pandemic on March 11, it is becoming clear that diaspora events will be impacted. While the Liberian Studies Association announced it is postponing its 2020 conference, the Liberian Entertainment Awards issued a notice committing to holding its annual awards show.
River Cess Magistrate Fears Lack of Essential Staff is Empowering Traditional System Over Courts
The magistrate of the Cestos City Magisterial Court in River Cess says operations at the court are being seriously impaired due to the lack of a court clerk, bailiff, and vital stationery supplies.
Increased Excitement in Liberian Football as First Division League Becomes More Competitive
The rise in competitive football in Liberia is increasingly apparent as the country’s top-flight league continues to see more and more teams fight for the league’s top spots. For the first time in a decade, the Liberia Football Association’s first division league has graduated from a two-horse race for the top to include teams as far down as seventh-place tussling for an opportunity at the top of the league.
KEEP, YWCA Sign Agreement to Establish Resource Center for Young Women
The Kids Educational Engagement Project, KEEP, has entered into an agreement with the YWCA to establish a learning resource center in Monrovia. The agreement was made known through a release when the two organizations signed a memorandum of understanding on Monday, March 2.
Senator Darius Dillon Wins Big as Senate is Forced to Cancel Session Due to Lack of Quorum
The sitting of the 54th Legislature was on March 5 abruptly adjoined in the Senate following the failure of that body to attain the two-third quorum required by Senate rules to carry on the business of ratifying or adopting the Senate’s agenda.
Ganta’s New General Market Poised For Dedication
Ganta will soon have a new market as Mayor Amos Suah has announced that the US$500,000 facility to host the Gompa General Market will soon be dedicated.