Robertsports, Grand Cape Mount County – Natives of Grand Cape Mount County, under the banner “Citizens of Cape Mount against the Interference of Sierra Leoneans & citizens from Other Counties into Their Electoral Processes” have called for the immediate exit of the Election Magistrate assigned to the county over allegations of voter fraud. The move, the group said was vehemently opposed by residents of several towns in Cape Mount including Litia Town in the Commonwealth Administrative District, Daniel Town in Garwula District and Jenneh Liberia in Tewor Disrtict. Meanwhile, the group’s warning comes in the wake of probing of three magistrates of the National Elections Commission assigned in Bomi, Grand Gedeh and Grand Cape Mount counties. Dean, FrontPage Africa gathered, was reportedly quoted as saying that there was no law against voter trucking. Armah, on the other hand, was accused of being involved in voter trucking on behalf of a politician who is a senatorial aspirant in the county.

MONROVIA – United Bank for Africa Liberia Limited strongly refutes speculations that it has in its possession CCTV footage capturing the death of two employees of the Liberia Revenue Authority (LRA). The Bank would like the public to know that while it is true that UBA has CCTV camera on its premises, the location where the bodies of the deceased were found doesn’t fall within the bank’s camera’s range of coverage. As an institution that operates within the confines of the law, UBA would have supported the Government’s investigation efforts by providing such footage, had there been any in its possession. The bank also wishes to make it categorically clear that at no point in time has any of its staff members been harassed or intimidated by State Security Operatives to produce footage from the bank’s CCTV coverage, as it is also being speculated. The management of UBA Liberia hereby calls on the general public and news outlets to refrain from spreading false and unfounded information about the Bank.

Liberia is at the moment struggling with such a crisis, particularly amongst the youthful population. One group of young people who are referred to as “zogos,” are some of worst abusers of illicit substances. Speaking further, Commissioner Dorkin emphasized that narcotic, illicit substance abuse poses a major health and security risk to our nation and its people, including young people. Additionally, Mr. Howe said that substance abuse was a global problem coupled with peer pressure. Presentations were taken from three key perspectives: Ministries of Justice, Health and the Liberia Drug Enforcement Agency (LDEA) which included a Legal- Political Perspective, a Criminal-Correction Perspective and a Public Health Perspective.

Gbarnga, Bong County – The grounds of the administration building, the official seat of the leadership of Bong County, now looks unkempt and rough with waist-high grasses growing all around the building. Heavy rains this month are making the problem worse as grasses have surrounded the building, angering residents of the county. “This doesn’t represent the leadership of the county,” says 34-year-old Anthony Mulbah, a resident of Gbarnga. Last week, nearly 75 protesters turned out to demand Walker restitute the money or resign as superintendent of the county. To date, Superintendent Walker has remained coy on her reported involvement in the missing US$9,950.

Facilatitors along with participants of the Induction Training posed for a group picture at the Headquarter of LIPA in Mamba PointMonrovia – The Liberia Institute of Public Administration has begum a one-month induction training for more than 550 civil servants who were employed in government between 2018 to 2020. The training, funded by the African Development Bank (AFDB), will target non-professional and professional civil servants from 11 government institutions including ministries, agencies, and commissions. Speaking at the opening of the training at LIPA Head Office in Mamba Point, Monrovia, LIPA Director-General, Prof. Alexander B. Yonly Sr. said the induction training will enhance the capacity of workers who are said to be relatively new in the civil service circle. According to LIPA Director-General, for so long they (LIPA) have strived to strengthen the workforce capacity of various government institutions. He also urged participants to acquire much-needed knowledge during the time of the training for better performance in their various institutions.

The project included the construction of infrastructures and the provision of agricultural equipment for project areas. Farmers were provided with improved rice seeds, fertilizers and hand tools to increase their average yield potential. He applauded the partners for their continued support and efforts in helping to achieve sustainable rice development. Accordingly, this represents a 167% increase, compared to the 1.2MT/ha of the county’s average rice yield. They emphasized the need for such project implementation to continue in the future in order to increase food productivity in Liberia.

The purpose of the dinner was to raise fund to support female candidates of the Collaborating Political parties. The purpose of the dinner was to raise fund to support female candidates of the Collaborating Political parties. Senator Karnga Lawrence said the purpose of the event is to help female candidates especially those running on the ticket of the CPP. Women need to be fearlessMadam Edith Gongloe Weh, the CPP’s candidate in vote-rich Nimba County, challenged women to be fearless. She admonished women political candidates to be fearless and strong in the midst of financial influence and intimidation from men.

Ritualistic killings were also commonplace during Tubman’s era. Willie Tolbert allowed the rule of law to take its course in 1979 – when the Supreme Court sent to death by hanging some seven Marylanders allegedly accused of ritualistic murder. Ritualistic killings are now widespread and no longer unique to – Maryland. The unimaginably horrifying, fearsome, shocking, appalling, repulsive and sickening murder of George Fanbutu speaks of the era of barbaric gladiators – when humans were treated as animals. George did not deserve to be murdered as such no matter how damaging the alleged information he might have supposedly been poised to expose.

Unlike many of its neighboring West African nations, Liberia is not known as a traditional mainstream producer of cocoa beans. It produces about 10,000 metric tons of cocoa beans a year, just 0.2% of world’s production. Redimere chocolates is producing chocolate 70% dark chocolate, and cocoa tea. Unlike many of its neighboring West African nations, Liberia is not known as a traditional mainstream producer of cocoa beans. Despite the vital role cocoa plays, incentives and opportunities for producers to benefit from growing and selling cocoa beans are few.

Monrovia – Stakeholders of Liberia’s Cocoa sector have concluded a day-long annual season Kickoff Conference to symbolically commence this year’s cocoa season. The selected representatives participated in the steering committee meeting to review the goals of the National Cocoa Sector Public-Private Platform (NC3P) and provide a mandate for activities of the cocoa sector platform for the next six months. “We also want to ensure that LACRA effectively regulate the cocoa sector. Most of our cocoa lose value after they are harvested.”The Liberian National Cocoa Sector Public-Private Platform, also known as the NC3P, is apublic-private platform that has played a significant role in the visioning, coordination, and facilitation of some key interventions within the cocoa sector. This structure has laid the ground for future work such as the finalization of the Liberia Cocoa Sector Roadmap and other programs thereafter.

Funds to refurbish the cafeteria were provided by some American donor friends of Rev. Massa M. Sheriff, a 9th Grader student on behalf of the St. Paul’s School expressed thanks and appreciations to the donors. The Acting Principal of St. Paul’s School, Mr. Sando J. Momolu, expressed gratitude to the American donor friends and Rev Harris for supporting the school. Lester R. Lee, Senior Pastor of St. Paul’s Presbyterian Church, offered the dedication prayers for the cafeteria. He also prayed that the Lord Jesus Christ will continue to bless St. Paul’s students, the American donor friends and potential supporters of the school and Church in Liberia.

SAID MR. POMPEO: ”We will watch closely the actions of individuals who interfere in the democratic process and will not hesitate to consider consequences – including visa restrictions – for those responsible for election-related violence. IN LIBERIA, the buildup to the December 8 Senatorial Midterm elections has been marred by tension amid rapidly growing concerns over the cleaning of the voter roll. “This protest will continue until our demands which include but are not limited to cleaning the Voter Roll, Cancel and properly re-do the fraudulent voter roll update, and other issues of national concern, are addressed,” the CPP stated in a press statement. THE MALI QUAGMIRE is a clear example of how ugly things can turn when the democratic process is undermined. IN LIBERIA, the cleaning of the voter roll is important to avoid any post-election issues down the line.

“In the event of a vacancy in the Legislature caused by death, resignation and expulsion or otherwise, the presiding officer shall within 30 days notify the Elections Commission thereof. On the NEC, the CPP further contended that the constitutional mandate of the 90-day period commences immediately following the day after receipt of the vacancy notification. ‘It shows how gravely unmindful the National elections Commission has become of its constitutional duty and the fundamental laws of this country. However, some said due to the financial burden associated with the holding of the by-elections separately, it was logical to combine the elections. It had earlier petitioned the Supreme Court to order NEC to clean the Voter Roll but Justice Youh, serving as Justice in chambers thrashed the petitioned.

Monrovia – The National Women League of the Movement for Economic Empowerment (MOVEE) is calling on the leadership of the party to withdraw from the Rainbow Alliance. The women accused acting MOVEE chairman Dan Saryea of instituting the merger with the Rainbow Alliance without the consent of MOVEE’s axillaries. “The National Women League of MOVEE has observed and learned with dismay the unethical and illegal manner in which the acting chairman of our dear party has proceeded with the process leading to committing the Party (MOVEE) to a so-called Rainbow Alliance without the knowledge, involvement and consent of the National Women League, and other leaders and stakeholders of the party, which is very unfortunate. Speaking further, Nancy Duogbour, National Women League Secretary of MOVEE stated that they are going to inform NEC not to recognize MOVEE as part of the Rainbow Alliance. “We therefore call on the National Election Commission not to recognize MOVEE as member of Rainbow Alliance.

Bong County – Bong County Senatorial hopeful, Menikpakei Dumoe has called on the people of county to form a united front if their land is to be developed. He spoke recently when the elders and people of Fouama District in Bong County bestowed their blessing upon him in support of his senatorial ambition. The elders and people of Bong Mines received Dumoe with a rousing welcome. As Dumoe entered Bong Mines, marketers and women in the area spread their lappa, danced and sang his slogans. He told Dumoe environmental concerns, education, health, public safety and quality resources should be the concern of all leaders when young people vote them.