Author: Kerkula Blama

On her way to greatness, Liberian chess sensation Abigail Karyah has just secured her seventh consecutive win at the 45th World Chess Olympiad in Budapest, Hungary.

A Day after false news of her death was circulated on the internet, young lady who was allegedly poisoned by a close friend, takes to Church’s Facebook Live to testify how God saved her life. The incident which reportedly occurred during the celebration of her birthday on yesterday, left her with stomach pain and she was unconscious. Friends and family who were around quickly rushed her to the hospital where she got some treatment and then she was later taken to the church of Prophet Sammy David where the Man of God prayed for her and she regained consciousness. A…

Reports that surfaced on the internet earlier claiming that Liberia’s Commerce Inspector General, D. Dorr Cooper, had to escape the graduation ceremony of the University of Liberia after allegedly discovering that his name was not on the list of graduates, are FALSE and MISLEADING. It is important to clarify that graduands’ names being mistakenly omitted from the souvenir book is not unusual. In fact, a similar issue occurred during the last graduation ceremony, but it was later corrected. Such mistakes happen from time to time and are typically rectified by the university without any fanfare. We want to emphasize that…

Sean “Diddy” Combs was arrested and charged with sex trafficking, racketeering conspiracy, and other related crimes. He was ordered to be held without bail after pleading not guilty in federal court in New York City. Prosecutors argued that Combs posed a significant danger to the community and was a flight risk, while his defense attorney, Marc Agnifilo, expressed plans to appeal the detention ruling. The charges, part of an indictment unsealed Tuesday, allege that Combs has been involved in a criminal organization since 2008, engaging in sex trafficking, forced labor, and other offenses. Prosecutors claimed Combs used coercion tactics, including…

Hon. Amin Modad, Minister of Commerce and Industry, recently conducted an impactful assessment tour in Gbarnga City. The visit focused on engaging local business owners and evaluating the current market conditions while discussing strategies to enhance the business landscape in Bong County. Minister Modad’s hands-on approach is a clear demonstration of the government’s dedication to fostering growth for small and medium-sized businesses across Liberia. His conversations with entrepreneurs revealed the pressing challenges many face, including limited access to capital, inadequate infrastructure, and the need for streamlined registration processes. Minister Modad emphasized his commitment to addressing these issues, pledging support and…

The administrators of the late Martha Stubblefield Bernard’s estate, led by Mr. Ebrima V. Dempster, are urging the Liberian government to enforce a Supreme Court order to evict the Congress for Democratic Change (CDC) from its national headquarters, which has occupied the estate’s property for nearly two decades. In a recent press release, the estate appealed to the Ministry of Justice and the Liberian National Police for assistance in carrying out the eviction, criticizing the police for failing to provide the necessary support despite a court request. Mr. Dempster revealed that since a 2017 Supreme Court ruling, there has been…

Elon Musk’s brain-chip company, Neuralink, has reached a significant milestone with the approval of its experimental device, Blindsight. This cutting-edge brain implant, designed to restore vision for individuals with complete or partial blindness, has been awarded “Breakthrough Device” status by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Blindsight is aimed at restoring vision even for those whose optic nerves are non-functional, marking a major leap in medical technology. Neuralink celebrated the achievement on its X (formerly Twitter) page, encouraging people to join their journey by applying to the Patient Registry or checking for career opportunities. The FDA’s breakthrough designation is…

Liberians in America, get ready as Liberian music star CIC is heading your way, bringing his much-anticipated “Congratulation Tour” to Liberian communities across the United States of America

Last night, tragedy struck in Freetown, Sierra Leone, as a motor accident claimed the lives of six young Liberian boys. The heartbreaking incident has sent shockwaves through both the Liberian and Sierra Leonean communities, as people are grieving the loss of these boys, who were all close friends. A video capturing the aftermath of the accident has surfaced, sparking widespread concern and a call for help in identifying the victims. While their faces may be unrecognizable to many, there is an urgent plea for anyone who may know these young men to step forward. Families and loved ones are desperately…

Mayor John-Charuk Siafa of Monrovia City recently highlighted education, agriculture, and tourism as his key priorities after attending a conference in the People’s Republic of China