Mr. Carter couldn’t hide his joy of seeing that the building is named in his late father’s honor. The library in the building is named in honor of Carmen’s stepdad, Mac Carriher, who, according to her, used to love reading. She has been instrumental in finding sponsors for at least 40 percent of the current 350 students in the school. Lynn and Carmen were welcomed into the Liberian Family. Mr. Davies took time to speak of the lady in whose honor the school is named— Ma Annie.

Liberia: UP Secretary General Mo Ali Alleges Ploy by the Justice Ministry and the Police to Jail HimMONROVIA – Former ruling Unity Party Secretary-General Mo Ali has alleged that the Liberia National Police (LNP) and the Ministry of Justice(MOJ) have reached a decision to incarcerate him on Thursday, March 25, 2021, should he appear at the police headquarters for further questioning as agreed. In a Facebook post, Mr. Ali alleged that the decision to arbitrarily incarcerate him was reached between the Ministry of Justice and the police on Tuesday during a meeting held at the Ministry of Justice. The police met today along with some justice ministry officials. I will come prepare to spend weekend in jail and even beyond.”It be recalled Ali was invited by the LNP for questioning over a recent Facebook post. What Mo Ali is saying is far beyond the truth.

MONROVIA — A young Liberian entrepreneur, Jacob Roland, is expected to launch My Susu App in April 2021 and will be preceded by an App launch event on Saturday, March 27th. Roland said, “My Susu Inc, will be hosting a launch and program for its mobile app, to be held on March 27 at 12:00 PM EDT New York time”. My Susu Inc., according to Roland, “leverages financial technology and globally proven community-savings methods to help users meet their financial goals and begin their path towards sustainable financial security”. Roland said “it’s an effort to educate, empower, and transparently serve users of the App. Roland SaidRoland says he’s determined to Effectively, be a help to Americans with the launch of his new app.

Minister Fahnbulleh spoke on Monday, March 22, 2021 when the Indian Ambassador accredited to Liberia, H.E. Receiving the Indian Ambassador, the Acting Minister expressed deep gratitude and appreciation to the people of India for the excellent cooperation with Liberia, and applauded the Indian government for its support toward the country’s development drive. “With your level of engagement with our development agenda, we are very pleased with our relations with India”, Acting Minister Fahnbulleh noted. Earlier, the Indian Ambassador H.E. Sailas Thangal thanked Acting Minister Fahnbulleh and the government of Liberia for the warm reception accorded him and hailed the excellent relations and cooperation subsisting between Liberia and his Country.

Now the same slogan can be applied to the those vying to be the CPP presidential candidate. This assumption becomes a glass ceiling for every member of CPP who may want to contest the presidency. The term political leader, that entered Liberian political narrative, does not allow competition at the top of the party. Besides allowing everyone to contest, the primary process will open a national debate process. CPP can organize group meetings with candidates in major cities around the country.

The Residual Special Court Prosecutor is investigating allegations in Liberia and Sierra Leone of unlawful contacts with witnesses who testified before the Special Court for Sierra Leone, including offering bribes to witnesses to recant their previous testimony. “The safety and security of our witnesses is of the utmost importance, and any interference with witnesses of the Court, and any actions to interfere with the Court’s administration of justice, will be fully investigated and appropriate action taken,” said RSCSL Prosecutor James Johnson. “Interference with witnesses is a threat to the administration of justice and my office will pursue any unlawful interference with witnesses, as mandated by the RSCSL Statute and the Rules of Procedure and Evidence.”The Office of the Prosecutor has a duty under Articles 1 and 14 of the RSCSL Statute to investigate all allegations of contempt, and to pursue charges when warranted. Rule 77 sets out those offences that interfere with the administration of justice, which would be charged as Contempt of Court. Persons convicted of interfering with witnesses could face a prison sentence of up to seven years, a fine, or both.

Morlu said, opposition members should not be given positions in the CDC-led government while qualified partisans are still searching for jobs. The ruling party chairman said the Transport Minister Sam Wlue had often rejected the employment of qualified members of the ruling establishment – often giving a “no vacancy” excuse, yet created a position only to accommodate Mr. Dillon. I have no political party. My brother is with the Liberty Party but I’m not a member of any political party,” he said. Mr. Dillon told the media that he had been harassed by unknown persons who threatened him not to accept the new appointment.

The Unity Party and the Collaborating Political Parties (CPP) took exception to the Police declaration. Senator Nyonblee Karnga-Lawrence told reporters at the LNP Headquarters that the declaration by the LNP that Mr. Ali is wanted poses threat to his life. Meanwhile, Police Spokesman Moses Carter said the decision to declare Ali “wanted” was as a result of his refusal to show up despite being invited twice by the police – an allegation which Ali refutes. “The LNP was constrained to declare Mr. Ali wanted because his statement poses a security threat. In its release, the Unity Party (UP) stated that the decision by the Liberia National Police (LNP) declaring its secretary general Mo Ali “wanted” over a Facebook post is an attempt to intimidate dissenting voices in the country.

China Reaffirms Support to Liberia on Agriculture, Technologies, Cooperation During Virtual Discussion with the LegislatureMONROVIA — The National People’s Congress of the People’s Republic of China reaffirms strengthening bilateral ties of its continue support to Liberia’s agricultural programs and technologies, as well as provide experts, equipment and facilities. The five-man NPC delegation was headed by the Vice Chairman of the Standing Committee, His Excellency Wang Chen Chairman. He outlined that China fought side-by-side to eradicate Ebola from Liberia, and also fought with Liberia during the CIVID 19. Koffa said Liberia has a lot to learn in Agriculture from China, and the Legislature hopes to follow-up from the NPC in term of Agriculture, education and sports. Mr. Chen, then invited Speaker Bhofal Chambers, Deputy Speaker Koffa and members of a Special Committee of the 54th Legislature to China.

MONROVIA – The Movement for One Liberia (MOL) over the weekend celebrated its first anniversary under the MacDella Cooper, who has been championing the rights of women and women’s involvement in national politics. “I hope this is a small example of power of women and impact they can make in our politics,” he said. Cummings called for the encouragement of women and the support for affirmative action to close the inequality gap that currently exists. He added, “As opposition leaders, we must also strive to build good relationships with other members of the larger opposition bloc. I strived to do so during my Chairmanship of the CPP and will continue to do so as Political leader of the ANC.

Gibril Massaquoi and his lawyer, seen by video link from a prison in Finland. Thierry Cruvellier/JusticeInfo.netMONROVIA – A witness in the ongoing war crimes trial of Gibril Massaquoi in Monrovia has accused the ex-Sierra Leonean rebel commander of burning one hundred civilians alive in Kolahun District, Lofa County in 2001. Massaquoi, a Sierra Leonean national, has lived in Finland since 2008 where he was relocated in exchange for devastating testimony that he gave to the Special Court for Sierra Leone. ‘Killed with Knife’The first prosecution witness told the court that he saw Massaquoi order his men to kill seven women also in 2001. He said he witnessed the alleged murder of the women and the burning alive of the townspeople.

President Weah said, his tour was delayed by the COVID-9 pandemic. The citizens want President George Weah CDC Government to intervene in settling some of the issues. President Weah in his response said, challenges faced by the people of Bomi County is not unique to them but a fundamental problem faced by all counties he had visited. President Weah: “All of the problem affecting Liberians are fundamental. He promised that major streets in all county capital will be lighted at the end of his county tour.

Paynesville — The Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of the National WASH Commission, Bobby Whitefield, of the Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH) Commission says his institution coupled with the private sector will leave no one behind when it comes to access to quality water in Liberia. Mr. Whitefield made the statement at the event marking the celebration of World Water Day. The CEO of WASH Commission says a new timeline has been set for water to reach individuals residing in the country. “It is very challenging, over one million people still don’t have safe drinking water in this country,” The CEO of WASH Commission said. “So, as today is World Water Day, we are asking you to be a champion for water, we are asking you to be an ambassador for water.

MONROVIA — Lonestar Cell MTN on Monday donated to the government of Liberia through the Ministry of Health 27,000 doses of AstraZeneca’s Covid-19 vaccine. “With these vaccines healthcare workers can continue to deliver care to Covid-19 patients without fear because, after vaccination, they are protected from the virus. We are extremely proud of this partnership because and provides an opportunity to protect health care workers. He said that the initiative is part of the MTN continued support to Liberia health Care delivery system, including support for maternal and neonatal health. And our health care workers across the country there are exposed to the virus.

The controversial election of Samukai at the senate has created yet another rooted atmosphere of division, tribalism, and a growing number of political intricacies in Lofa County. After the court’s ruling, Samukai and co-defendants filed an appeal to the Supreme Court hoping the highest court would overturn the lower court’s verdict. However, on February 8, 2021, the Supreme Court upheld the ruling of the lower court and sentenced them to two years in prison each. “This is the same Supreme Court that allowed Samukai to run for senator when many people even in the CPP strongly opposed his candidacy. What has he or the opposition community done so much that Lofa County is benefiting from?