-Donate L$260,000 to Margibi Kickball Team
Jeety Rubber LLC and its subsidiary, Salala Rubber Corporation (SRC), have fulfilled a cash pledge to the Margibi County Kickball Team following the team’s impressive victory over Nimba County at the ongoing 2025/2026 National County Sports Meet.
On Thursday, January 15, business tycoon Upjit Singh Sachdeva, owner of both companies, donated a total of L$260,000 to the team and its officials in recognition of their 1–0 win against the Nimba girls, a victory that secured Margibi’s place in the tournament finals.
The donation covered 20 players, each of whom received L$10,000, while six team officials were also beneficiaries of the cash support.
Earlier, Margibi County Superintendent OJ Morris lauded Mr. Sachdeva for honoring his commitment to the team, describing the gesture as a strong show of support for youth and sports development in the county.
“Mr. Jeety told the girls that if they won this match, he would give L$10,000 to each player, and that is why he is here today—to fulfill that promise,” Superintendent Morris said.
The donation was made in fulfillment of a pledge earlier made by Mr. Sachdeva to motivate the team ahead of the crucial encounter, reinforcing Jeety Rubber and SRC’s continued commitment to empowering young athletes in Margibi County.
Meanwhile, Ruth Sonpon, captain of the Margibi Kickball Team, expressed gratitude to Mr. Sachdeva for the support, describing it as a major morale booster for the players.
“We want to thank Mr. Jeety for believing in us and for this encouragement,” Sonpon said. “As captain of this team, I can promise that we will do everything possible to make Margibi County victorious.”
With Margibi now through to the finals of the National County Sports Meet, Mr. Sachdeva further announced that the company will provide an additional L$2.5 million cash reward should the team go on to lift the championship trophy, calling it a token of appreciation for excellence and county pride.
The Margibi Kickball Team’s march to the finals has continued to draw praise from sports stakeholders across the county, who see the team’s performance as a source of unity and inspiration for young people.
Gender Ministry Demands Arrest of Unknown Perpetrator
-As LNP Clears Bryant McGill, in a 14-year-old girl Rape Case
The Ministry of Gender, Children, and Social Protection has demanded that the Liberia National Police (LNP) find and arrest the perpetrator in the alleged rape of a 14-year-old girl, forcefully redirecting the investigation after police stated they found no evidence linking the original accused, former Deputy Minister J. Bryant McGill, to the crime.
In a strong public statement on Wednesday, the Ministry ordered the LNP to “swiftly identify and arrest the alleged perpetrator responsible for this heinous act.” This call underscores that the case remains unresolved for the survivor, despite the police’s findings regarding McGill. “The seriousness of this allegation requires continued, decisive action,” the Ministry stressed.
The Ministry’s directive follows the LNP’s update that its forensic review found no link to McGill. Inspector General Gregory O. W. Coleman detailed investigative challenges, including non-operational forensic machines. “The investigation is not closed. Something may have happened to the little girl, and we will get to the bottom of it,” Coleman stated. However, he confirmed, “available evidence has not established a link between McGill and the alleged crime.”
This creates a clear pivot in the case: the police have publicly cleared a named official, while the Gender Ministry insists the investigation must now intensify to find the actual offender. The Ministry has deployed its legal team to work directly with police, vowing to monitor the case to ensure “justice is delivered without delay for the survivor.”
McGill, who was suspended after the allegation surfaced, reaffirmed his innocence. “I did not commit this act,” he stated.
Reiterating its zero-tolerance policy, the Ministry framed the pursuit of the unknown perpetrator as a “national responsibility,” signaling sustained pressure on law enforcement to deliver an arrest that addresses the gravity of the crime against a child.
