Monrovia – Dee-Maxwell Saah Kemayah, the Minister of Foreign Affairs, says the Pro-Poor Agenda for Prosperity and Development will be unachievable without the help of its Foreign Missions and Consular Generals. The Minister of Foreign Affairs made the disclosure at the closure of the four-day retreat at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs over the weekend. Minister Kemayah said the home office and the foreign missions and consular generals are the pillars of the bridge. Foreign Affairs Minister further stated that the support of individuals in the foreign service is cardinal in the developmental drive of the country. The Minister of Foreign Affairs praised Liberia’s international partners for their supports for the development of the country.

HARPER, Maryland County – In Harper, the Reading Room serves 2 schools, the G.T. Established in the early 1920s, the George Tubman Brewer was built by the first Superintendent of Harper, Joseph Gibson. He expressed appreciation to KEEP Liberia and commended the organization on the work it has done in Maryland. Earlier in the day, there was also the dedication of the Reading Room at the Pleebo Demonstration School which caters to 2,100 students. The Pleebo Demonstration school’s Reading Room is valued at US$19,000.

Monrovia – The Board Chairman of the Center for Transparency and Accountability in Liberia (CENTAL) says tackling the menace of corruption in Liberia requires more robust and concerted efforts of every citizen as well as actors in the private and public sectors. We need collaboration and partnership in fighting corruption because it will take more than an institution or sector to fight. This can’t be a government alone thing; it is the responsibility of every one of us in here and out there to fight corruption,” Cllr Warner said. Ndubusi Nwabudike called on the private sector to join the battle against corruption, because according to him, the private sector is in most cases the main facilitator of corruption. This year’s theme is about the private sector, because corruption goes beyond government, but in all sectors of the country,” Cllr.

Buchanan, Grand Bassa – It was a clear reminder of the fallen vision bearer of the Liberty’s 2017 campaign launch as similar crowd showed up to support Senator Nyonblee Kangar Lawrence’s Senatorial bid. Thousands of Grand Bassa citizens flooded the streets of Buchanan chanting political slogans in the name of the Liberty Party political leader. The Chairman of the Collaborating Political Parties (CPP), Mr. Alexander Benedict Cummings and other top executives of the CPP were present at the official launch of Nyonblee Kangar Lawrence’s campaign. Senator Lawrence who is also the political leader of the Liberty Party in a joyful mood expressed gratitude to the citizens of county for their continuous support . “Your action today proved to me that I have won the election but you are going for the confirmation on December 8”.

President Weah at one of the doorways of the Kendeja Public SchoolPresident Weah at one of the doorways of the Kendeja Public SchoolThat was the case with the Kendeja Public School in Paynesville last week when the Liberian leader visited the educational facility. The school is supported by Bridge Liberia as part of the President’s education programme. Unannounced, President Weah arrived at the government school to the amazement of the students, staff and bystanders. Kendeja public school has long had the favourable attention of the President who has taken personal interest in the renovations at the school. The Kendeja Public School is a government institution whose educational component is being run by Bridge Liberia, one of the Liberia Educational Advancement Program (LEAP) – a partner to the Ministry of Education.

Congo Town – Private security guards at the Unity Party headquarters where Senator Abraham Darius Dillon is expected to climax his political campaign have arrested a man identified as Patrick Ballah in possession of a single barrel gun and several rounds. He was booked by a female security guard at the entrance while trying to make his into the compound. When quizzed why he was in possession of firearm, he said it was for his personal protection. “I brought the arm so I can protect myself because my friend informed me that some guys were coming to attack me. Ballah further stated that he is a resident of the Police Academy Community and is a strong supporter of the opposition Collaborating Political Parties (CPP).

Monrovia – President George M. Weah has strongly condemned a reported act of political violence which took place in Porkpar District, Grand Cape Mount County, ahead of Tuesday’s Senatorial elections. The President said the government will not condone such violent action by any group of citizens and political party. He was refering to reports that a convoy belonging to the opposition CPP Senatorial candidate in Grand Cape Mount County, Simeon Taylor, came under attack and two of his vehicles set ablaze after a tussle ensued between rival supporters of political parties. President Weah emphasized that elections are about the exercise of people’s democratic rights and should be void of any kind of violence. The President then warned that the Government will not hesitate in bringing to book any group of individuals who engages in acts of violence during and after the upcoming elections.

Liberia: ‘They Were Shooting at My House and They Set It on Fire’ – Rep. Bob Sheriff Tells FrontPageAfricaREP. BOB SHERIFF: “They fired at the house until they fired all the window glasses, they went into the house, took the icebox (refrigerator) and scattered everything in the house and set it ablaze, they also set my pickup ablaze, according to information that I received.”MONROVIA – Grand Cape Mount lawmaker, Rep. Bob Sheriff (Unity Party), whose house and vehicle has been set ablaze allegedly by supporters of Senator Victor Watson, has told FrontPageAfrica that his house was shot at several times before it was set on fire. Rep. Sheriff could not tell FrontPageAfrica about the whereabouts of Mr. Taylor, neither could he say anything about his well-being. According to him, being that they know that Mr. Taylor would often lodge at his residence, they moved on his house and began firing at the house. He added, “When they started shooting at the house and my people called me, I asked all of them to leave the house before anyone gets hurt. He said, the Police Commander in the district informed that the problem was bigger and that he (Rep. Sheriff) needed to call the attention of national government.

MONROVIA – FrontPageAfrica has gathered that the campaign convoy of Mr. Simeon Taylor, the opposition Collaborating Political Parties candidate for the senatorial election has been set ablaze in Grand Cape Mount County. According to sources, Mr. Taylor’s campaign was invaded allegedly by some supporters of the ruling Coalition for Democratic Change (CDC) which resulted into a tussle between supporters of the two political parties and led to the burning of Mr. Taylor’s vehicles. According to reports, Rep. Bob Sheriff of the district, who attempted calming the situation house was also set ablaze. FrontPageAfrica has not been able to ascertain the status of Mr. Taylor yet. FrontPageAfrica has also not been able to get comments from Mr. Watson or any member of his campaign team yet.

Margibi – Catholic Religious Group of Priests and Brothers have dedicated its educational institution in Liberia, the Xavier Jesuit School. The school has modern classroom facilities, bathrooms dinning hall and Libraries for students from nursery to elementary level. Bishop Ziegler stated that the dedication of the school is a dream come true for him. According to the principal of the School Rev. Oodo further explained that the Jesuit Order intends to transform the entire Wehn Town Community within 10 years period, through education and other social services.

ALIEU KOSIAH: “I am a founding member of Ulimo,” an emotional Kosiah told the court under grilling by lawyers for the victims who brought the case. Kosiah told the three-judge panel presiding over the case that Ulimo was formed out of late President Samuel K. Doe’s Armed Forces of Liberia. Victims lawyers’ had requested the court postpone the trial to a later date when the victims and witnesses could be present in the court. Additionally, the judging panel rejected the plaintiff’s lawyer’s request to expand Kosiah’s crimes to crimes against humanity in addition to war crimes. The case before a three-judge panel at the Federal Criminal Court in Bellinzona is a first for Switzerland under a 2011 law allowing prosecution for war crimes committed anywhere.

Liberia: ‘We Intend to Defeat Emmanuel Nuquay and Put Nail to His Political Casket’ – Chief Cyril Allen Vows at CDC’s Campaign Rally in MargibiMARGIBI COUNTY – The Chairperson of the Steering Committee of the ‘Governing Council’ of the ruling Coalition for Democratic Change (CDC), Chief Cyril A. Allen, has vowed that the party will defeat its rival candidate Emmanuel Nuquay for the Margibi County Senatorial seat in the December 8 polls. George M. Weah was supporting the senatorial bid of former House Speaker Emmanuel Nuquay instead of its candidate Ivar K. Jones. The tough-talking Chief Allen also threw jibe at incumbent Senator Oscar Cooper whose position is up for grasp on December 8 that the Senator failed to build alliances to foster his preparation for his reelection during his nine years incumbency. Your inability to build friendship in the Senate and your incapacity to foster the image and agenda of Margibi County rendered you as a useless candidate for this democratic process,” Chief Allen said. He implored the people of Margibi County to vote Rep. Ivar K. Jones on December 8, vowing that when Mr. Jones is elected as Senator, he could accelerate the development drive of the County.

In assembly for Parade: Some of the Visually Impaired children front Row: Four of the little Visually Impaired IDPD celebrants. Insufficient time allowed my speaking to only four of the visually impaired children. Some of the visually impaired persons raised their ‘safety Cane’ for view by drivers of moving vehicles coming toward the body of marchers. It’s our tradition for the World’s disabled person’s day!” a visually impaired marcher, led by a female child, said to no particular person in the body of thronging disabled persons. Benjamin Y. W. Gibson (visually impaired) sang a song, entitled “I’m Freed”, from his musical album due for launch soon.

“President Weah and the government of Liberia are aware that no country can develop without investing in the education of its people. The PPAPD is considered the linchpin for sustained economic growth and development, because it encapsulates policy actions that are more generally aimed at reducing poverty by improving access to services,” Dr. Bropleh said. Propoor Housing Unit and RoadsIn a loud tone standing at podium in the Pavilion Hall of TU, Dr. Bropleh outlined the undoing of heavy burdens of the President. Not in a negative way, but in a way that facilitates challenges, pushes the boundaries, and tests the unknown,” Dr. Bropleh said. GOD BLESS LIBERIA.”Meanwhile, besides Dr. Bropleh, Maryland County’s Harper District Representative P. Mike Jurry and Grand Kru County District #2 Representative, Cllr.

Despite attending some meetings with the Unity Party – the political party that brought her to power for two terms (12 years) – the ex-president has refrained from meddling in Liberian politics. She tweeted: “As Liberians vote in the by-election on Tuesday, they must be mindful that their vote is their future. His main contender, Thomas Fallah, has never lost an election since 2005 when he was first elected to House of Representatives to represent Montserrado County District 5. Rep. Fallah comes a one of the most populous districts in Montserrado County. In Bong County, the President and the Vice President are at loggerheads as to who to support.