MONROVIA — The National Elections Commission (NEC) has issued certificates to senators-elect James Biney and Numene T.H. Biney contested on the ticket of the ruling Coalition for Democratic Change (CDC), while Bartekwa contested as Independent candidate. Also presented with his certificate was representative-elect Frank Saah Foko of the ruling CDC. Foko, a former staff to deceased CDC lawmaker Munah Pelham, won the by-election in electoral district nine in Monsterrado County. Senator-elect Biney, speaking on behalf of his colleague Bartekwa, stressed the need for NEC to be capacitated financially to enable the commission control its own budget.

Monrovia – The Liberia Electricity Regulatory Commission (LERC) has issued six separate licenses to the Liberia Electricity Corporation (LEC) after the nation’s premier energy supplier met all of the criteria for licensing. He said while the attention of the world is riveted on these developments in Liberia’s electricity supply industry, the expectations of Liberians with respect to accessing reliable, affordable, and stable electricity is high. “Consequently, we make this appeal to the Government of Liberia and our development partners for their continued support to the LERC in order to achieve the stated objectives as outlined in the 2015 Electricity Law of Liberia,” he pleaded. The Chairman on the House Committee on Lands, Mines and Energy, Rep. Vincent Willie called pledged the Legislature’s support LEC and called on the corporation to improve its service delivery. She said the EU believes that the expansion of the electricity sector must be affordable, but for this to happen, a solid private sector is necessary.

Monrovia — The Global Logistics Services (GLS) Group and InfraCo Africa (A PIDG subsidiary) shareholders of the joint venture the company, Liberia Inland Storage and Distribution Services (LISDS) have broken ground for the construction of Liberia’s first modern commercial inland storage facility Tuesday, March 9, 2021. The Inland Storage Facility when is completed will respond to the limited storage, distribution, and logistics infrastructure within the Manu River Union (MRU). Speaking at the event, the British Ambassador to Liberia, Neil Bradley commended GLS, the private infrastructure development group, InfraCo Africa, BMC Group, and CARES UK for constructing what he terms as an important milestone. Head of Business Development at InfraCo Africa reassured that InfraCo Africa intends to invest in other projects in Liberia. Also speaking, LRA boss, Thomas Doe Nah congratulated the GLS, InfraCo Africa on behalf of the Government of Liberia for undertaken such a milestone project in the country.

Koteah an activist herself has engaged national leaders on several human right issues, especially child rights. “We see a lot of young people in Liberia who are leaders and they are passionate about being activist and advocate. That is, to bring this knowledge that I have acquired back to the young people from community-based youth organizations,” she said. Koteah added: “In Liberia, most time people think advocacy is all about protest. Koteah also praised partners both home and abroad for their supports in making the two days training a success.

MONROVIA — Pan African financial institution, United Bank for Africa (UBA), Plc is set to change the face of digital banking services with its new mobile banking app aimed at delivering first-rate services to customers. The new UBA mobile banking app, has been armed with benefits and features designed to give its customers increased control and accessibility to carry out transactions with ease. Reeling off some of the features and benefits of the app, he said a lot of investment in cutting edge technology and attention to details was put into the new UBA mobile app. Ishola said, “The new UBA Mobile App is your personal finance manager built with a distinctive user interface that will change the face of banking. With this app, we are reimagining banking as our engagement has moved from being channel-based to being platform-based.

Lydia Post Pill, according to DKT, was introduced in 2018. Also speaking, the Country Manager of DKT Liberia, Antonio Turcott, said his organization is thrilled to be launching the medication whilst celebrating International Women’s Day. “Around the globe, DKT International empowers women by promoting their sexual health and reproductive health rights—ensuring access to education about family planning methods and products. Benita Urey, operator of the Facebook Blog, The Liberian Influence, and Grace Hawa Weah, known widely as Master Queen, were selected to herald the awareness of Lydia Post Pill across the country. The duo, in separate remarks promised to use their various platforms to champion the usage of Lydia Post Pill by women and girls who are sexually active across the country.

The Finnish Court moved to Liberia to hear the testimonies of witnesses – more than 45 for Liberia. On his way out of the shop, he heard a heavy sound and people began to shout, “’Angel Gabriel’ men coming again ooh”. “When these guys came, ‘Angel Gabriel’ and his guys jumped out of the pickup. “When we got there, ‘Angel Gabriel’ took a girl by the hand said, ‘I’m carrying her, she’ll be my wife. He said a girl who had resisted following one of the soldiers was shot by Angel Gabriel.

Monrovia – It was a house full of joy on International Women’s Day when the Government of Liberia through President George Weah, joined by Vice President Jewel Howard Taylor and international Development partners unveiled the nation’s first public DNA machine. In his address at the event marking the observance of the International Women’s Day held at the Ministerial Complex in Congo Town on Monday, President Weah said the procurement of the machine was a ‘great step’ in investigating rape cases. “Today, I am happy to announce that a DNA testing machine is now in Liberia. This is a great step forward in bringing relief to survival of sexual based violence as well as alleged perpetrators,” the President declared. However, she reminded her audience that in the midst of International Women’s Day celebration, women are still essentially under-represented in key areas of decision making.

Monrovia — The Palm Grove Cemetery, the once glorious final resting place for most of the country’s dead has now become the bush in the heart of the country’s capital with grass overtaking all the tombs and graves. Once the country’s national cemetery, it was threatened during June 1982 by Monrovia municipal authorities. The authorities requested permission to close the cemetery to new burials and to move the cemetery to a new location, away from its original Center Street site, but the cemetery remains in Monrovia to date. In 2016, the most famous and historic cemetery came close to being demolished by the Special Presidential Task Force headed by General Services Agency Director General Mary Broh. Madam Taylor wrote the Plenary of the Senate requesting the body to put halt to the ongoing demolition of the Palm Groves Cemetery.

Monrovia — The National Civil Society Council of Liberia (NSCL) has called on the National Elections Commission to give reasons behind the delay in certificating Madam Botoe Kanneh who was projected as winner by top media institutions and observers of the senatorial race in Gbarpolu County. Madam Kanneh and her team have said the maltreatments was a plot to weaken her chances of winning the race. The rescheduled election was finally held in January this year and Kanneh was projected to win Gbarpolu County as per results from the NEC tally sheets given to candidates’ representatives. However, since the election, the NEC has not made any official declaration on the election in Gbarpolu. Excerpt of her statement: “The NCSCL call on NEC to provide information to the public on why is the delay in certificating Botoe Kanneh- the delay is infringing on her rights.

The Chief Justice dispelled the speculation at the opening of the Supreme Court for its March 2021 Term of Court. Chief Justice Korkpor went on to say that this is why the Supreme Court Justices welcome constructive criticisms on the Opinions they deliver. Chief Justice Korkpor said, for about two years now, there have been systematic and orchestrated pattern of vicious lies and verbal attacks directed at him to besmear his character. “On my retirement from the Supreme Court on September 5, 2022, I will go into private life and will seek no elective office. If at that time, I am still in good health by the grace of God, I will serve my community, church and country in other capacities,” said Chief Justice Korkpor.

MONROVIA — The College of West Africa Global Alumni Association held its Inaugural Virtual Convention over three days, February 26 – 28, 2021. The over-arching goal of CWA Global is to restore CWA to its place of prominence among secondary schools in Liberia. CWA Global has over 600 registered and verified members. CWA Global will immediately begin to work on projects at CWA that have been identified. This is an exciting beginning for CWA Global.

In his testimony to the court he referred to Massaquoi as “Angel Gabriel”. “’Angel Gabriel’ is in the Bible so if you tell anybody you’re Angel Gabriel they will not take you seriously, that is why I only mentioned Angel,” he said. The Finnish Court moved to Liberia to hear the testimonies of witnesses – more than 45 for Liberia. He said, the after the gun sound, he heard Angel Gabriel saying, “Go and tell the Papay [God] that I sent you”. The witness told the Finish Judges that he and others were saved by one of the soldiers who knew his grandmother.

Liberia: Vaccines for All Are The Way out of This Pandemic – We’re in this TogetherOver the past year, all across the world, we have felt the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, devastating the health of people and countries, and our interconnected economies. Ghana and Côte d’Ivoire in West Africa were the first countries to receive the good news, and yesterday vaccines were delivered [HB(1] to Liberia. We have all come together during this unprecedented pandemic delivering new vaccines, treatments and tests at the speed and levels needed. Vaccines are the way out of this acute phase of the pandemic and an effective vaccine is the best way to protect people from the coronavirus. This is a historic step towards our goal to ensure global distribution of COVID-19 vaccines, in what will be the largest vaccine procurement and supply operation in history.

Abuja — In its bid to ascend to the Secretary-General post of the West Africa Telecommunication Regulators Assembly (WATRA), a high-powered Liberian delegation has arrived in the Nigerian Capital, Abuja. A press release from the Liberian Embassy in Abuja says Liberia’s Minister of Post and Telecommunications, Cllr. Cooper Kruah who heads the Liberian delegation, remains optimistic of Liberia’s clinching the position of Secretary-General of the 15-member state subregional telecom body. Liberia’s Ambassador to Nigeria, His Excellency Professor Al-Hassan Conteh has met and held discussions with the Liberian delegation on Monday, March 8, 2021. The Post and Telecommunication Minister then expressed optimism of Liberia’s victory for the coveted Secretary-General post: “We are very optimistic of winning.