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By: SAMYA KULLAB and ILLIA NOVIKOVNovember 20, 2024KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — The U.S. and some other Western embassies in Kyiv said that they would stay closed Wednesday for security reasons, with the American delegation saying it had received a warning of a potentially significant Russian air attack on the Ukrainian capital.The precautionary step came after Russian officials promised a response to President Joe Biden’s decision to let Ukraine strike targets on Russian soil with U.S.-made missiles — a move that angered the Kremlin.The U.S. Embassy said its closure and attack warning were issued in the context of ongoing Russian missile…

By Samuel Borlay”I have had to drop out from the Lofa County University because of my son’s illness, and things are just getting tougher because I can’t afford his treatment,” John Hena explains his ordeal in tears.KOLAHUN—John Hena dropped out from the Lofa County University in order to raise fund for his nine years old son, Ngaima K. Hena who had been diagnosed with cancer. To date, John Hena says he has spent more than $500 USD on various medical expenses related to his son’s condition. The grieving father hopes someone of God’s heart could take full responsibility of his…

Written by Emmanuel KoffaGRAND KRU COUNTY– Grand Kru Technical College (GKTC) has celebrated its second annual matriculation event in Barclayville City. The event took place from Thursday, November 14 to Saturday November 16, 2024, and was marked by outdoor parade through the principal streets of Barclayville.During this event, the college administration celebrates the enrollment of new students and acknowledge key figures who have contributed to the provision of scholarship for the institution.The GKTC offers Associate Degree in Six Major Disciplines including, Agriculture, Engineering, Business, Technology, Health Sciences, Natural Science and Education.Vice President for Administration, T. Dan Jah-Bestman, delivered an inspiring…

By Paul Kanneh & Brenice Cheapoo ToeFlomo C. Koluba, 38, had been the Tester of new drug introduced by a dealer in Louisiana, Cassava Hill. Among the users of the illicit drugs in the community, Flomo, as he was popularly known, was suspected of having a strong resistance against illicit substance. He was the man to trust with any newly introduced drug, and is on record of defeating the all-time powerful Kush. This great Tester once had a rough encounter with Zombie, when the drug was newly introduced. Eyewitness say Flomo’s encounter with Zombie took him closer to the great…

By Aaron GeezayTOE TOWN, RIVER CESS COUNTY -Toe Town Public School has begun a major reconstruction work with support from Rising Academy Network, a non-governmental organization supporting public schools in Liberia.  The reconstruction exercise is part of efforts to improve the learning condition of students, the school administration has said.The renovation exercise is being supported by Rising Academy Network. Materials donated include 50 bags of cement, four shovels, one wheelbarrow, two head pans, one handsaw, one roll of wire and 50 packs of wire nails. These materials are intended to support the effort of the community to rebuild the school.Speaking…

By D. Solomon Tayblah / Voice of GbarpoluBOPOLU CITY, Gbarpolu County – The Western Region Journalists Association (WReJA) is set to host its highly anticipated second General Assembly, themed “Building the Future through Empowering Voices”. The program runs from November 21-23, 2024, in Bopolu City. The three-day event will gather over 100 journalists from ten-member radio stations and freelancers across Gbarpolu, Bomi, and Cape Mount counties, alongside facilitators, guests, and partners dedicated to advancing the field of journalism.A Platform for Dialogue and GrowthAt the heart of this assembly is a commitment to fostering dialogue about WReJA’s achievements, challenges, and future…

Written by Samuel BorlayKolba City, Nov. 16, 2024-In a historic election, Oritha W. Salay of the Students Redemption Party (SRP) has been elected as the first female president of the School of Faith Mission. This landmark victory marks a significant step forward for female leadership at the institution, which has been in operation since 1983.Oretha secured 88 votes, surpassing her opponent K Korbalah Gulumah of the Students Freedom Party (SFP), who received 69 votes. After her election, Oritha expressed her gratitude to her fellow students for placing their trust in her. She pledged to initiate positive changes within the school…

By Ben TC Brooks”As a young man, taking over the Agricultural sector of our county is for us to collectively work together, rebrand and be innovative in our engagement with partners, stakeholders and mainly our local farmers to supporting them grow more food for our county, no more politics”, Jasper Sheriff Tweh said on November 14, 2024 during his induction ceremony at the County Agriculture office on Tejaliken Road, Fish-TownJasper Sheriff Tweh replaces D. Wilson Slobert, a long serving Agriculture Coordinator who has been retired from work.In his induction statement, Jasper promised to increase food security in River Gee by…

By: Ezekiel GeeplayMONROVIA, Nov 15, 2024 – The National Civil Society Council of Liberia, with support from the European Union-funded ‘Leh Go Green Project’, trains over 40 local NGOs and Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) about carbon markets.In a statement from the UNDP dated November 14, 2024, The Training of Trainers (ToT) workshop is part of the 3-year EU-funded project managed by UNDP that targets the preservation of forest ecosystems, the mitigation of climate change and the improvement of local livelihoods.The aim according to the statement is to increase participants’ knowledge of carbon markets, improve awareness of the impact of climate…

To safeguard its financial resources, the continent needs a cohesive strategy for promoting international tax cooperation.by Nara MonkamPublished on November 12, 2024Global tax cooperation and the fight against illicit financial flows (IFFs) have become crucial in international economic governance, especially for African countries. As the global economy becomes more interconnected, base erosion and profit-shifting (BEPS) practices by multinational enterprises (MNEs) have intensified, leading to significant tax revenue losses. Africa’s annual losses due to IFFs total around $88.6 billion, representing 3.7 percent of its GDP, a severe leak in its economic bucket that exacerbates inequality and stifles growth. This leakage also…