MONROVIA – A National Conference on the Environment and Climate Change commenced on June 2, 2021 at the Ministerial Complex in Monrovia under the theme, “Ecosystem Restoration – a pathway towards a greener and more sustainable environment for the implementation of Liberia’s Nationally Determined Contributions (NDC).” The NDC is Liberia’s contribution to climate change mitigation and adaption under the Paris Agreement of which Liberia is a signatory. The European Union (EU), the United Nations Development Program (UNDP) and Conservation International (CI) are the lead contributors in this effort. The US Ambassador to Liberia, Michael A. McCarthy, said, “President Biden has called the climate crisis the number one issue facing humanity. The first panel discussion was about political will, climate change financing and how the benefits of the forest sector will trickle down to the ordinary people. During the discussion, Minister Tweah said, “In the last two years, we have pushed in the direction of increasing national budgetary allocation for climate change related activities.

MONROVIA – Residents of Central Rivercess District, Rivercess County have petitioned Mr. Onesimus Koko James of Dowein Clan to contest for the seat in the House of Representatives in the pending 2023 Presidential and General elections. The citizens branded Mr. James “a true son” of Central Rivercess District, Rivercess County who both parents are from the county. He promised to work with his people in tackling some of the challenges they are faced with over the years. We need to unite and build our country central government will not do everything.”Rivercess County is a county in the south-central portion of the West African nation of Liberia. As of the 2008 Census, it had a population of 71,509, making it the second least populous county in Liberia after Grand Kru County.

Ambassador accredited to Liberia, Mr. Michael McCarthy has disclosed that the United States Government remains committed to protecting the country’s fragile peace. Ambassador McCarthy further disclosed that the United States Government is also committed to maintaining the long-standing relationship between the two countries. Ambassador McCarthy made the disclosure on Monday at the opening of the 4th National Judicial Conference currently taking place at the Ministerial Complex in Congo Town. We remain steadfast in our commitment to a peaceful and just Liberia,” Ambassador McCarthy said. Ambassador Wetterqvist added that the independence of the Judiciary creates a stability and predictability for foreign investment and anyone wishing to engage with the country.

Monrovia – The First Lady’s Office in collaboration with Clar Hope Foundation and Gender Ministry launches a national initiative to boost awareness and sensitization on menstrual and personal hygiene on Wednesday, June 9, at the Centennial Memorial Pavilion in Monrovia. The She’s You Menstrual & Personal Hygiene initiative, which is part of Mrs. Clar Marie Weah’s flagship program, She’s You Movement, endeavors to increase awareness on the proper management of one’s period and usage of sanitary pads. Through this initiative, Mrs. Weah wants all women and girls, including those with disability, to be inclusive in the fight for national menstrual hygiene and better sanitation. Advocacy for the integration of menstrual hygiene management into school programs and the distribution of sanitary pads and personal hygiene kits to girls and women are part of the initiative’s objectives. At least 500 adolescent girls from all walks of life along with local and international partners among others are expected to grace the occasion.

Monrovia – Saye Town Liberia Football Association 3rd division outfit Cece United has been Crowned Montserrado County third division Champions. Youthful United side overpowered Pepper FC 2-0 on Sunday, at the ATS in the grand final of the Championship to determine the champion. Cece united, Pepper FC and Congress football club have qualified to represent Montserrado County third divisions Sub-Committee in the national 3rd division playoff for a place on the second division. The three Montserrado County teams will be among 32 teams divided into groups for the regional playoff. Both BYC-A and Congress FC went into the match knowing that a win will see them join Papper FC and CECE United.

MONROVIA – A 30-man Liberia Football Association (LFA) delegation arrived in Tunisia on board a Turkish airline on 7 June to honor two international friendlies. The delegation, which left Monrovia on 6 June and transited in Accra, Ghana, is lodging at Mouradi Palace in Tunis. Others are head coach Peter Butler, trainer George Gebro, goalkeeping coach Sunday Seah, kitman Tommy Johnson, team doctor Torsou Jallabah and masseur Sampson Zoegbeh. Deputy coach Christopher Wreh, administrative manager Sebastian Collins and LISCR FC midfielder Armah Vaikannah are being quarantined, having tested positive for Covid-19 in Monrovia. Mighty Barrolle goalkeeper Morlik Keita, who also tested positive for Covid-19 in Accra, will undergo a second test on Monday.

MONROVIA – On Saturday, June 5, the Monrovia Cycling Club (MCC) with over 20 cyclists with support from the GIZ, part of the German international Cooperation and the Energizing Development Program – EnDev, celebrated the WORLD BICYCLE DAY to create awareness in Monrovia about benefits of cycling for health, social and environmental impact. Since 2018, June 3rd is declared as World Bicycle Day by the United Nations General Assembly. MONROVIA CYCLING CLUB:In November of 2019, the Monrovia Cycling Club (MCC) was formed by bicycle riders who decided to ride every Saturday morning as a medium to exercise. This small group originally called “Bikers” evolved to also contribute to other societal needs thus the new name was crafted as the “Monrovia Cycling Club”. About World Bicycle Day:Cycling has many benefits, ranging from improving health conditions to positive environmental, social and economic impacts.

Dozens of residents decked out in colorful tribal regalia and greeted President Weah with a series of short traditional dances. I’m a Lofian (native of Lofa County) and I strongly believe we should join ranks with President Weah rather than backstabbing him. To President Weah, the huge turnout was a demonstration of love for him by the people of Lofa County. Before my arrival, some members of the opposition had said that I wouldn’t have received a rousing welcome in Lofa County because the people hate here hate me, but what I have seen here since I arrived shows that Lofa County has fallen,” President Weah said. And President Weah his trip to Lofa County is begining of the amendment he hopes to achieve in Lofa County ahead of 2017.

UREY HAD PUBLICLY held that Joseph Boakai is his candidate, as long as the former Vice President was the presumptive standard-bearer. AMID A STRONG challenge from Cummings, however, Urey has maintained a telling silence, even as his friends and colleagues began declaring for Cummings and the ANC. MEANWHILE, despite publicly arguing with Cummings, Urey is quietly making it clear his options are open. IT IS NO SECRET that Urey got his start in politics and in business on Charles Taylor’s coattails. If he does turn to another option, that individual would be wise to remember how quickly Urey abandoned his previous benefactors.

MONROVIA – The Liberian government’s attempt to have the Judgement of the ECOWAS Court of Justice that ordered the payment of all entitlements including salaries to illegally impeached Supreme Court Justice Kabineh Ja’neh trashed has been denied by the Community Court. The Community Court on June 4 in Abuja, Nigeria, ruled dismissing the appeal filed by the Government of Liberia in February this year. The Weah-led government had requested the Court to review its November 10 judgement which was in favor of Justice Ja’neh. According to Counsellor Ja’neh, these include the seeking of imposition of sanctions on a disobeying member country of ECOWAS by an aggrieved party. He vowed to seek redress at the ECOWAS Court.

Senator Prince Y. Johnson, a former warlord, now turned politician and a preacher was reportedly ordained by T. B. Joshua. Weah and Johnson’s visit to the Church in 2017, Prophet Joshua in his sermon which was broadcast live on popular Christian channel Emmanuel TV, Joshua warmly welcomed Weah and spoke directly to him. “My brother is here today because he loves his country and wants God’s choice for his country,” Joshua stated. God’s choice is our choice. We cannot pray against God’s will,” Joshua stressed, with Weah nodding firmly in agreement.

MONROVIA – Police in Monrovia have gunned down another alleged armed robber after his plan to armed rob a forex bureau operator under gunpoint failed. The armed robber who was yet to be identified up to press time on Sunday attacked the Fula money exchanger on 15th Street in Sinkor. The armed robber attacked the money exchanger in his compound on 15th Street at about 3:00 am, held him under gunpoint and demanded money from him. However, he was overpowered by the brothers of the money exchanger who also fought to disarm him. The money exchanger who was attacked told reporters that he has for the past two weeks been seeing the armed robber around his bureau but he never transacted business with him.

MONROVIA – The Financial Intelligence Unit of Liberia (FIU) has fined Access Bank Liberia Limited LRD$500,000.00 in keeping with the regulation on Suspicious Transaction Reporting for Financial Institutions section 3.2.(d)(i). Access Bank Liberia was found to be in breach of section 67.5 (a) of the Financial Intelligence Unit Act of 2012 that mandates reporting entities to file Suspicious Transaction Report (STRs) within three days. Also, the regulation on Suspicious Transaction Report section 2.4 provides no exemption to filing STRs. It was found during an inspection of Access Bank AML/CFT compliance that Access Bank Liberia had not file Suspicious Transaction Reports (STRs) as discovered by the team and also had not file any STR from January 2019 to the time of inspection. The FIU calls on all reporting entities to take their reporting obligation seriously as the FIU will not hesitate in providing sanctions that are proportionate and dissuasive to violations.

MONROVIA – The Liberia Maritime Authority says the public, including maritime stakeholders, that the recent arrival of the Italian Frigate—RIZZO – at the Freeport of Monrovia was part of a maritime collaboration involving LiMA, the Armed Forces of Liberia and the Italian Navy. The exercise comes ahead of Liberia’s prospective affiliation with the Virtual-Regional Maritime Traffic Center, which is part of the Trans-Regional Maritime Network (T-RMN) project. The T-RMN Project is a multinational collaboration aimed at combating piracy, while building the capacity and capability of naval forces of participating countries. The arrival of the Italian Naval Vessel also marks the strengthening of maritime collaboration between the two countries. The frigate will patrol within the Gulf of Guinea, where pirate attacks have become prevelant.

Monrovia – HUXLEY Company Limited, a marketing entity selling consumable and non-consumable products on the world market, has launched its new cocoa chocolate drink on the Liberia Market. Speaking during the launch Friday, June 3, in Monrovia, Wheon said the drinking chocolate is made of cocoa beans that are most valued for their flavor, Ghana Cocoa beans in the world Cocoa market. With Flavonoids in the herbal chocolate drink, Wheon believes these dietary antioxidants can prevent the development of diabetes, cancer, cardiovascular disease, and cognitive disease like Alzheimers and dementia. “For any 20 cartons of All Time Instant Drinking Chocolate within Montserrado County, Huxley will do delivery home or market place delivery,” he said. All Time Chocolate Drink, a product of HUXLEY Company Limited is accordingly a Cocoa factory that has an annual output of 65,000 metric tons of premium Ghana cocoa beans.