In that election, the CPP won six of the 15 seats while the ruling CDC could only get hold of three. They include: Armah Vanah Boakai (Independent ), Charles S. Brown of the Collaborating Political Parties (CPP), John D. Karmo of Liberian National Union (LINU), Finda Gborie Lansanah (independent), and Edwin Folley McGill (independent). They include: Joe K. Better of Movement for One Liberia (MOL), Joshua D. K. Better of Collaborating Political Parties (CPP) biological brothers in the race, Lawunkono Jefferson Blackie of Rainbow Alliance (RA), and Edward Emmanuel Gboe (Independent). They include: Ansu Dukuly of Collaborating Political Parties (CPP), Erol Madison Wion of Liberia Restoration Party (LRP) and Fester Jarbah Saydee of People’s Unification Party (PUP). They are: Samuel Brown, Sr (Independent), Zarwolo Larkpoh Dahn of Liberia Restoration Party (LRP), and Abigail B. L. Freeman of Movement for One Liberia (MOL).

The new L$100 banknote is part of the L$48.734 billion of the new family of Liberian dollar currencyThe Central Bank of Liberia (CBL) will begin introducing the new Liberian dollar currency starting with the 100 Liberian dollar banknote in the tune of four billion Liberian dollars this December 2021. This amount is intended to increase Liberian dollar liquidity in the economy during the festive season. The new L$100 banknote is part of the L$48.734 billion of the new family of Liberian dollar currency authorized by the 54th National Legislature in May 2021 to be printed and minted in three years, specifically 2021, 2022 and 2024. The CBL will continue its public education program on the introduction of the new L$100 banknote. More information on the specimen of the new L$100 banknote is available on the CBL website at www.cbl.org.lr.

MONROVIA – The Central Bank of Liberia (CBL) will begin introducing the new Liberian dollar currency starting with the 100 Liberian dollar banknote in the tune of four billion Liberian dollars this December 2021. This amount is intended to increase Liberian dollar liquidity in the economy during the festive season. The Bank informs the public that there is no need for panic or rush as it rolls out the plan. The CBL will continue its public education program on the introduction of the new L$100 banknote. More information on the specimen of the new L$100 banknote is available on the CBL website at www.cbl.org.lr.

The House of Representatives has begun reviewing a Climate Change petition which is demanding more ambitious action to tackle global warming in the country. The petition was presented to the House by some climate change activists with a clarion call for immediate action on climate change, which is critical. According to the activists, their request would combat climate change and dedicate the country to a low-carbon future. Ms. Mongrue then used the situation of JFK and Redemption hospitals, as a classic example of threats posed by climate change to the country's infrastructure. Meanwhile, the petitioner is also calling on the Legislature to consider the Ganta declaration as a policy document to combat climate change in Liberia.

Biggest democracy challengesIn convening such a summit President Biden is confronted with several challenges at home and abroad. Democratic backsliding has been observed globally in the areas of representative government, fundamental rights, checks and balances, and impartial administration. This is more pronounced in countries with pre-existing democratic challenges such as in some European, African, and Pacific countries. The prioritization of democratic challenges arising from covid-19 induced democratic backsliding by the summit is critical. Despite the doom and gloom opportunities are still there to arrest the democratic backsliding witnessed in the last decade.

Liberia will face Nigeria in a home fixture away from home in the 2022 FIFA World Cup qualification Group C match on Saturday, November 13, at the Grand Stade de Tanger in Tangier, Morocco. Liberia’s hope of progressing to the playoff round of the World Cup African Qualifiers was dented following a back-to-back defeat against Cape Verde in October. Liberia suffered a 2-0 defeat away to Nigeria in the first leg on September 3 and will be looking to put out a better performance this Saturday. On the other hand, Nigeria players are said to be in a buoyant and confident mood ahead of Saturday’s match, according to Plus Nigeria. After Saturday’s match, Liberia will climax their qualifiers campaign when they face the Central African Republic on November 16 at the same venue.

MONROVIA – ArcelorMittal Liberia, the world’s leading steel and mining company, says it is not threatened by Thursday’s announcement by High Power Exploration(HPX) and the Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group (SMFG) regarding positive results of its pre- feasibility study for the Nimba Iron Ore Project. “In addition, as there were several environmental issues faced by iron ore projects in Brazil, we also had to take a harder look and revise the design for how we managed tailings. It is a Tier 1 deposit containing extremely high grade, low impurity, direct shipping ore and is considered one of the best undeveloped iron ore resources in the world. High Grade Ore in NimbaGuy de Selliers, Chairman of SMFG said: “The Nimba Iron Ore deposit is renowned for its very high grade, as well as for its proximity to existing infrastructure. The policies cover political risks that could arise in both Guinea and Liberia during the study phase of the project.

It can be recalled on Monday, November 8, Representative Joe a flag pole with basement to students of the Grand Bassa County High School System in his district. They wondered while Representative Joe would chose to dedicate a mini project after receiving a whopping US$30,000 from the Government of Liberia (GOL) for Legislative Engagement. Following the intensity of the appeals being made by the passionate students, Representative Joe disclosed that he decided to be a part of the dedicatory ceremony for the flag pole and basement project at the institution. I never wanted to go on the campus to dedicate that project but the students have been on my back to do so. He maintained that the latest project carried out at the Grand Bassa High School System is not the first of its kind.

He said the phrase Gender Responsive budgeting it does not mean a separate budget for women but rather for the budget Gender responsive in terms of allocations targeted at addressing women issues affecting the same way as men. Disaggregation of impact on issues affecting women“When say gender responsive budget it does not mean the budget should only consider women issues, it considers men and women. Human Rights Officer –OHCHR said a human right based budget should emphasizes the importance of integrating human rights principles and standards in each and every part of a development process on the basis that the human rights normative framework helps to ensure more sustainable and equitable development outcomes. The OHCHR Human Rights Officer said taking a human rights based approach to budgeting means distributing resources in a way that puts people first. He cautioned the women Civil Society leaders attending the two-day event that human rights budget scrutiny or analysis involves examining the public budget to assess a government’s compliance with its human rights obligations.

MONROVIA – The Liberia Electricity Regulatory Commission (LERC) will today Friday, 12 November hold a public hearing on the Liberia Electricity Corporation (LEC) tariff application at the Kailondo Hotel located on the Old Road beginning at 10:00 a.m. The new Electricity Tariff Regulations and the Multi Year Tariff Methodology provides the framework for electricity operators across the country including the national grid, LEC, on how to derive tariffs for electricity consumers in Liberia. LERC’s Board of Commissioners (BoC) Chaired by Dr. Lawrence D. Sekajipo approved the “Electricity Tariff Regulations and the Multi Year Tariff Methodology” in May this year. In March 2021, LERC provisionally approved a request from LEC to implement an “Incentive Framework” for large electricity consumers using high security pre-paid meters. About LERCThe Liberia Electricity Regulatory Commission (LERC) is an autonomous independent entity established by Chapter 13 of the 2015 Electricity Law of Liberia (ELL).

The universal symbol of disabilityA symbol is used to identify disability in its generality; however, disabled rights advocates have argued that such characters do not recognize some disabilities like invisible disabilities. Symbols of some visible disabilitiesIn addition to the general symbol, specific disabilities are recognized through various instruments. Though these issues have caused less access to some areas for wheelchair users, pedestrians, and other people with disabilities, we need to create easy access for people experiencing physical disabilities. The wheelchair symbol should only be used to indicate access for individuals with limited mobility, including wheelchair users. For example, the logo indicates an accessible entrance, bathroom, or that a phone is lowered for wheelchair users.

George W. Smith, Resident Circuit Judge, fifteen JudicialCircuit, River Gee County, Cllr.Osman F. Feika, resident Circuit judge, fifth judicial circuit, Grand Cape Mount County, Cllr. Gbenewelleh, Resident circuit judge, Twelveth judicial circuit, Grant Kru County, Cllr. George S. Wiles, Jr. Resident circuit judge, seventh judicial circuit, Grand Gedeh County, Cllr. Zuballah A. Kizeku, resident Circuit judge, sixteenth judicial circuit, Gbarpolu County, Cllr. D. Onesiumus Banwon, resident Circuit judge, Fourteenth judicial circuit, Rivercess County, Cllr.

Monrovia – The Government of Liberia, with support from UNDP and UNWOMEN, will undertake a series of consultations with Liberian women entrepreneurs involved in cross-border trade to sensitize them about the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) agreement, which became operational in January 2021. The consultations will highlight the opportunities presented by the continental free trade area as well as provide a forum for women traders to identify and find solutions to the challenges they encounter when trading across borders. “Women traders typically face a number of hurdles including harassment and extortion at borders, as well as complex, lengthy trade procedures that could deter the faint-hearted. The formal consultations with women traders to be held under the theme: “Giving voice to Liberian women entrepreneurs to make AfCFTA work for them”. Liberia is a signatory to the AfCFTA agreement.

..Says salary harmonization was unconstitutionalThe administration of President George Weah has been sued by 16 prominent judges for salary discrimination which, they claim, has affected their livelihood. The judges, in their class-action lawsuit, claimed that the National Remuneration Standardization Act of 2019 is discriminatory and unconstitutional. The Judges' legal action comes two months after they had earlier threatened to sue the Weah administration before the full bench of the Supreme Court to compel the government to reimburse monies deducted from their salaries carried out under the harmonization exercise. Others are George S. Wiles of the 7th Judicial Circuit Court in Grand Gedeh County; Onesimus Roland Dahn of the 8th Judicial Circuit Court in Nimba County; Joe S. Barkon of the 2nd Judicial Circuit Court in Grand Bassa County, and Zuballah A. Kizeku of the 16th Judicial Circuit Court in Gbarpolu County. The rest include Onesimus Banwon of the 14th Judicial Circuit Court in RiverCess County; and Ciapha Carey of the 11th Judicial Circuit Court in Bomi County, among other specialized courts judges.

Speaking prior to the dedication of the flag pole, Representative Joe described the project as “a beautiful project”. Representative Joe justified that the dedication of the flag pole was to demonstrate his love for his constituents, especially the students. ReactionsThe dedication of a flag pole project by a Representative or Senator remains a peculiar happening in the body politics of Liberia. How can a flag pole dedication be counted as development. Alexander Bealded: “So our district Representative donated a flag pole at a school in Buchanan and it was a massive jamboree and media frenzy.