The GoL thanks the EU for its budget support to Liberia during the COVID-19 outbreak in 2020 (total EU budget support in 2020 amounted to USD 17.7 million). EU support to certification may be considered, to help Liberian exporters benefit from the ‘Everything But Arms’ (EBA) scheme to access the EU market free of tariffs and quotas. The EU stressed that governance and the fight against corruption remain important challenges in Liberia and the EU would continue to support Liberia’s governance efforts. The EU stressed the importance of ensuring the traceability and accountability of the public funds related to the GoL’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic. The EU informed that an EU Election Follow-up Mission is planned to come to Liberia soon, to support Liberia in addressing the lessons learned from the 2020 elections and advance the electoral reform process before the 2023 elections.

Even after 42 years, despite political sclerosis in the fatherland, this day remains the summit of the Liberian people’s political rising. For starters, revolution or violent social change happens when a particular mode of production comes in conflict with the development of the productive forces. It is this conflict that engenders social change. While we recognize the individual as a historical agent, and that it is the human agency that ignites social change. It is a truism that throughout history, political movements rise to the occasion and absorb the rage of the people and organize them to fight for a better world.

Monrovia – President George M. Weah has expressed deep consternation at the news of the unfortunate shooting incident at the Cyber-Ed Christian School in Monrovia, which resulted in the death of the daughter of renowned Liberian Doctor, Philip Zochonis Ireland – who was also a student at the school. The President conveys his heartfelt sympathy to the bereaved family and all those impacted by the tragedy. President Weah said no parent should be made to go through the sad reality of burying a child under such inconsolable condition. “My heart goes out to the grieving parents, family and friends and I pray that they can take solace in the bosom of the Lord”, the President said. Meanwhile, the Liberian National Police has announced the detention of a student who is reported to have sneaked in a firearm at the school that led to the shooting and death of the deceased.

Jovanus Oliver Turay, 16yrs (pictured) and a person of interest, Matthew Gonkerwon, 17yrs were picked up early Tuesday morning at 8:00AMs by the Anti Robbery Unit of the Liberia National Police. MONROVIA – The Liberia National Police is investigating two 11th grade students of the Cyber-ED Christian School of Excellence in connection to the shooting of a 16-year-old student on campus. The student perpetrator, according to the police, shot his peer in the neck using a 9mm pistol. The police say Suspects, Jovanus Oliver Turay, 16yrs and a person of interest, Matthew Gonkerwon, 17yrs were picked up early Tuesday morning at 8:00AMs by the Anti Robbery Unit of the Liberia National Police. He further accounted that eyewitnesses and students saw the three (3) seated in one of the Classrooms listening to music via an earpiece and suddenly saw victim Precious lying unconscious after a gun sound.

PRESS STATEMENTMONROVIA — It is with heavy hearts and much despair to inform you of a tragic incident that has occurred at our school. A student brought a handgun to school this morning. While a majority of the students were eating breakfast in designated locations, this student slipped away to show off the gun to a friend and it accidentally went off. The gun was retrieved and the student is in the custody of Police. We are currently in touch with grief counselors and therapists to assist us with comforting and help with guiding our student body through the grieving process.

FrontPageAfrica observed parents trooping to the campus to get their children off campus. MONROVIA – A student brandishing a gun sneaked into Cyber-Ed Christian School has reportedly shot and killed another student, FrontPageAfrica has gathered. The school has notified parents of the incident and has assured of the safety of the remaining students on campus. FrontPageAfrica observed parents trooping to the campus to get their children off campus. We are saddened beyond words to inform you that a student brought a gun to school today and a student was shot.

Liberia: Man who Murdered Wife in Bong in over Jealousy Begs for ForgivenessGbarnga, Bong County – A Bong County man accused of killing his “cheating” wife Monday apologized to the deceased’s family in an emotionally-filled interview he had with journalists minutes before being transferred to the Gbarnga Magisterial Court. Kollie faces a murder charge for killing his wife of nine children, Hawa Yarkpawolo, 43, on March 31. Murder cases on the riseSince September 10, 2019 up to present, as many as 38 cases of murder and 54 of attempts to murder have been reported in Bong County. In 2020, similar motives were established in about 8 percent of murder cases. Meanwhile, the head of Bong County Women Organization, Olivia Weetol, has urged women who face domestic violence to report to responsible authorities to avoid unnecessary loss of life.

After 41 years, the Tolbert family under the scorching sun gathered to lay wreath and offer prayers to the late President and his fallen former officials. And after 41 years, the Tolbert family under the scorching sun gathered to lay wreath and offer prayers to the late President and his fallen former officials. “All those who were buried here, we do not know who they are but we know this is a mass grave. The granddaughter of the slain President called on the Tolbert family to play a pivotal role in the development of Liberia. Also speaking, Richard Tolbert, nephew of President Tolbert and the former National Investment Commission Head said the failure to adhere to his uncle’s “We all are one” slogan was the cause for the country’s senseless war.

MONROVIA – Police Commander Jacob Comehn of Maryland County Police Detachment is undergoing investigation at the Police headquarters in Monrovia for mercilessly assaulting a female police officer, Sergeant Rebecca Nimley, leaving her face with severe bruises. She said, she inquiring, Commander Comehn in an angry tone asked her to stop talking to him and not to tamper with the investigation. She said after investigation in the county, Commander Comehn was charged with aggravated assault, domestic violence and disorderly conduct. However, she said both she and Comehn were informed that the Inspector General of Police Patrick Sudue asked them to travel to Monrovia for investigation since the officers who carried out the investigation in Maryland County are subordinates of Officer Comehn. When contacted for comments, Officer Comehn said he has been instructed not to talk to the press.

THESE BUSINESSES being denied IPDs are strangulating, some have threatened to lay off staff due to decline in revenue. “Go to the minister’s office, you’ll see several applications for IPDs for frozen foods on her desk. Frozen foods like chicken feet, pig sheet, chicken, turkey, turkey wings, chicken wings, sausage, etc. MINISTER DIGGS did not respond to FrontPageAfrica inquiries and has since remained mute on an initial report by FrontPageAfrica. IT IS TIME THAT the Minister of Commerce puts herself in check and ensure a plain level field for all businesses in the country.

Liberian Students in Stranded in Sudan; Say They Risk Dropping out of SchoolMonrovia – When Shem A. Donzo is the head of a group of six Liberian students studying in Sudan, who have complained about being stranded and are at the verge of quitting their studies if nothing is done by the government. We are stranded and need the intervention of the government,” Donzo said. Donzo said he can’t understand how a country can abandon her brightest minds in a foreign land. “The scholarship been reduced to partial assistance, while bulk of the financial burden is being shouldered by us,” Donzo added.

Liberia: Former CDC Chairman George Solo Calls on Pres. MONROVIA – The former Chairman of the Congress for Democratic Change (CDC), George Solo, has alarmed that the Coalition for Democratic Change (CDC) led-government’s agenda to emancipate Liberia and its citizens from under-development and extreme poverty has been allegedly overshadowed by corruption among public officials. The Congress for Democratic Change is one of the political parties that make up the governing Coalition for Democratic Change (CDC). The happening stirred a sour relationship between Mr. Solo and President Weah at the time and brought a split within the CDC. Mr. Solo departed Liberia for the United States shortly after his former best friend was inaugurated as President of Liberia.

Dr. Khwima Nthara, the Country Director of World Bank speaking at the signing ceremony at the Boulevard Palace Hotel said the importance of the two projects cannot be over-emphasized. “This the first time the World Bank has approved such an approach in the energy sector, anywhere in the World,” Nthara added. The project will also be financed through an IDA Credit of US$ million credit and an IDA grant of US$ million. Adding up, Finance Minister Samuel Tweah said under the leadership of President George Weah, the World Bank is living up to it commitment. Also speaking the Youth and Sports Minister D. Zeogar Wilson praise the World Bank for the two financing agreements adding that it is good for the country’s post COVID-19 recovery.

The programme also seeks to develop and implement a cocoa sector public institution, regulatory and policy frameworks in Liberia. Monrovia- More than 1,500 smallholder farmers in southeast Liberia are to benefit from improved cocoa seedlings as part of efforts to boost the efficient production of the commodity and improve farmers’ livelihoods. Under the Cocoa Value Chain Development Programme (COVADEP), Solidaridad in collaboration with private cocoa growers, will be supplying 600,000 hybrid cocoa seedlings to farmers at different locations in Grand Gedeh and River Gee counties at a small fee. New cocoa farmers are supported to diversify their farms by also planting food crops such as cassava, plantain, banana and vegetables as they prepare their lands for cocoa cultivation. “I cannot wait to receive my share of the cocoa seedlings for planting.

The policy guidance was produced by OHCHR under the EU/UN Spotlight Initiative to do a thorough review of Liberian Laws and practices to identify those cultural practices that violates fundamental human rights and formulate a strategy to address the human rights gaps. In his opening remarks at the Ganta gathering, the Chairman of the Law Reform Commission, Atty. “In some cases, bills are passed into law without analysis of their cost implication, gender sensitivity and human rights implications. However, he noted the commission has seen the need to develop a comprehensive result-focused framework, work plan and budget for 2021. “Law reform is invaluable in every country because as the society grows, it grows with new dynamics that often necessitate review of laws and policies to meet present realities,” he said.