The Deputy Governor for Operations is responsible for supervising the day-to-day operation of the CBL, including procurement, daily banking operation and expenditure. Madam Nyemadi D. Pearson, appearing for her confirmation hearing before the Senate Committee on Banking and currency, Tuesday, highlighted a number of operational challenges affecting the smooth workings of the CBL. L$4Billion InsufficientAddressing the controversy surrounding the lack of the L$4 billion in circulation, the nominee told the Senate Committee that the CBL is working to ensure that the recently printed L$ 4 billion (Four Billion Liberian Dollars) is in circulation on the market. According to Madam Pearson, there are L$ 21 billion in circulation with huge sum of mutilated notes on the market. Supportive of Bank’s PolicyMadam Pearson told the Senate committee that she has been supportive of the Bank’s policy objectives and functions, which are critical to macroeconomic developments.

September 30, 2020 06:56 UTC

Minister Tweah expressed optimism that the dialogue at this year’s forum will do full justice the opportunities and challenges in the Africa investment landscape and provide a clear blueprint for transformative actions. Monrovia – Finance and Economic Development Minister, Mr. Samuel D. Tweah says there is no doubt that enabled investment is the future. “These Investment flows would have to be enabled by a combination of needed institutional reforms and other quasi-economic or diplomatic factors,” Minister Tweah averred. Minister Tweah hailed Dr. ken Giami, Publisher and CEO of the Africa Leadership Magazine for the recognition and opportunity to speak at this year’s program under the theme, “A Necessary Realigment”. Minister Tweah expressed thanks for the role the Magazine continues to place in stimulating transformative business leadership and highlighting business and investment challenges and opportunities confronting the Continent.

September 30, 2020 06:54 UTC

Never ‘Confined to Wheelchair’Addressing those concerns with legislative reporters Tuesday, Senator Grupee debunked the reports, and described people spreading such information as evil. Appearing on the floor of the Senate Tuesday, Senator Grupee was greeted with a standing ovation by his colleagues, who welcomed him to session for the first time in months. Addressing reporters, Senator Grupee said: “At no time have I been confined to a wheelchair. “This is a caveat that we the people of Nimba County are peaceful despite some people see us as hooligans but we are not. It is unfortunate that my senior Senator Prince Johnson could make such a statement about my health situation while I was sick.

September 30, 2020 06:45 UTC

Monrovia – A resolution signed by seven members of the board of the Rock Church of Liberia is calling for the expulsion of Rev. Fatu Smith, General Overseer of the Rock Church of Liberia International. He has also been authorized to institute appropriate legal actions against Bishop Anne Giminex of the Rock Ministerial fellowship International and Bishop Rosetta Cox for pastor of the Rock Church Liberia and Rev. Smith of continuous illegal disposal of church land and other real properties without authorization from the Board of Trustees, Pastoral Board, the leadership of the Church and the entire Congregation. Charles Bestman to sell such property (ies) that legally belongs to the Rock Church of Liberia, Inc.

September 30, 2020 06:43 UTC

Montserrado County District#5 Representative Thomas Fallah, Received the endorsement statement from an official of Montserrado CountyBentol City – Representative Thomas Fallah(Montserrado County District#5) is calling on his supporters to reject Montserrado County Senator Darius Dillon in the upcoming Special Senatorial Election adding that Senator Dillon cannot proffer genuine development in the county. Montserrado County Representative of District#5 says Senator Dillon has his right to differ with President Weah and not to insult the President. According to Mr. Fallah, during his 12 years as opposition Lawmaker, he never insulted former President Ellen Johnson-Sirleaf. Despite political stance, Representative Fallah added that he collaborated with the former Liberians Leader for the pavement of Police Academy Road. You can disagree but your disagreement should not lead you into insulting your leader,” Rep. Fallah said.

September 30, 2020 06:34 UTC





He observed that in recent times, Representative Kolubah has been one of the most frequently-attacked opposition lawmakers in Liberia. He indicated that no amount of explanation from the Government of Liberia (GOL), through the Liberia National Police (LNP) can justify the vandalism carried out at the home of the Montserrado County lawmaker. “It is important that the government-the President of Liberia should take interest in this along with the Ministry of Justice, and the Liberia National Police. Following the incident, the Liberia National Police (LNP) through its Spokesperson, Moses Carter, attributed the incident to a “land issue”. But we hope that it will not be in this case (of Representative Kolubah)”.

September 30, 2020 06:33 UTC

Condemnations have been pouring in after former passport Director, Andrew Wonplo alleged that some 4,000 Diplomatic Passports were illegally sold to foreign nationals including an alleged drug dealer, under the watch of the former Minister Findley. Mr. Findley said Senator Lawrence should understand and stop what he terms as cheap talk, adding no one can sell 4,000 diplomatic passports illegally. She will be focusing on trying to take herself back to Grand Bassa and try to apologize to the Bassa people rather than calling somebody a criminal. Wonplo Urged: ‘Come Home and Face Justice’The former Foreign Minister is meanwhile calling on the former Passport Director Andrew Wonplo to return to Liberia and Face Justice for the crimes he has committed. To this end, we wish to assure the public and the great people of Grand Bassa, that I will submit myself to any investigation home and abroad when and where necessary.

September 30, 2020 06:32 UTC

Monrovia – The National Adult Education Association of Liberia (NAEAL), under the project “Right On” Film for Change and Development Project, has certificated 29 young Liberians in Filmmaking and Media for Peace. He said the films were produced after the participants have been taught in screenwriting, treatment writing, Directing, Producing, Camera, and Editing and Media for Peace. One of the beneficiaries, Jenneh Nyumah of Lofa who built her focus on camera testified of how her capacity has been developed stronger just from Right On filmmaking training. The training in Liberia was conducted by Luther N. Mafalleh, Evelyn Kpadeh Seagbeh, Joseph F. Doe, Augustine G. Kessellie and Othello Zordyu. Right On Filmmaking project is also implemented in Ghana by the Ghana YMCA, Togo by CNA Togo, Sierra Leone by the Sierra Adult Education Association, and the Gambia by the University of Gambia.

September 30, 2020 06:29 UTC

U.S.A – The United States first Presidential Election’s Debate is scheduled today between President Donald Trump of the Republican Party and Democrat Nominee Joe Biden. Tweets from TrumpPresident Trump has been verbally attacking Biden about different policy issues and his strength to carry out his Campaign. He is a very LOW ENERGY INDIVIDUAL, and our Country cannot make it in these exciting, but complex and competitive times, with a Low Energy President” Trump wrote in a TweetAnother Tweet from President Trump suggest Democrat Nominee Biden has not been nice to the Hispanics during his long Years in Politics. Starting to get great poll numbers!” President Trump in another Tweet“Democrats are “heartless”. He is accusing President Trump Of use the Supreme Court to eliminate said ACT.

September 29, 2020 16:30 UTC

In his address to the United Nations General Assembly last Saturday, British Prime Minister Boris Johnson caledl on world leaders to overcome growing divisions and set out a five-point plan to prevent future pandemics. The Prime Minister will also announce significant new investment in COVAX, the international COVID-19 vaccines procurement pool. This complements other initiatives by the Government to procure any coronavirus vaccine that proves to be safe and effective. As he addressed the UN General Assembly, the Prime Minister said:“After nine months of fighting Covid, the very notion of the international community looks tattered. In addition to addressing global health issues at UNGA, the Prime Minister is urging international action on climate change and biodiversity.

September 29, 2020 10:29 UTC

My former securities have been employed by the government at the DEA [Drugs enforcement Agency] and they are using them to lead the attacks against me,” Rep. Kolubah, said. – Liberian Council of ChurchesVictims, Eyewitnesses AccountsAlthough Rep. Kolubah was not physically harmed, the incident on Sunday effected several residents of the area including tenants of Rep. Kolubah. “My little brother was telling me on the phone that there were intensive firing and people were coming in and going out of the compound. Early on July 21, the Deputy Police Inspector, Melvin Sackor ordered Rep. Kolubah arrest after the lawmaker obstructed him from impounding his vehicle on session day. But Rep. Kolubah, who was not in the vehicle at the time, later arrived on the scene and insisted that the vehicle would not be impounded.

September 29, 2020 08:15 UTC

ADDITIONALLY, MR. OJO is also said to have been denied a US visa, using a Liberian passport. ALTHOUGH INFORMATION MINISTER LENN EUGENE NAGBE, explained to FrontPageAfrica Sunday that the government followed all internationally- accepted practice, in granting Mr. Ojo, Honorary Consul status, there are simply too many red flags punching holes in this controversy. ACCORDING to the Minister, there is simply no evidence suggesting that Mr. Ojo failed the smell test. With the exception of Liberian citizens appointed as Honorary Consuls of the Republic of Liberia in other countries. THE PERIOD UNDER scrutiny falls in line with the same time Mr. Ojo was granted his diplomatic passport and his Honorary Consul appointment.

September 29, 2020 08:03 UTC

Mr. Wonplo accused associates of President Weah of trying to ruin his still-young life. In addition to Mr. Wonplo, I am announcing the public designation of his spouse, Dennice Wonplo, and their minor children. In his recording released Monday, Mr. Wonplo said Liberia is sitting on a time bomb because of the syndicate he says that includes top officials in the government. The passport system is there and I dare you try to play with the passport system. Can you show me someone with Liberian diplomatic passport that don’t have letter of commission?

September 29, 2020 07:52 UTC

Said Minister Sonii: “The students in China are 11 who have completed and I have to move quickly to get their tickets to come back because there is still no flights from China here. The Ambassador called me this morning that if those folks are not out of China by the 28th, they will go to jail. The students have been categorized; of the 143 students, 43 are doing Medical sciences. The Minister acknowledged that there are currently issues with some 25 students who have overstayed in Morocco. Suspending local government scholarshipMinister Sonii informed the Senate that the Government of Liberia has suspended all local government scholarships because of the lack of liquidity to fund the scholarships.

September 29, 2020 07:30 UTC

Deputy Speaker Moye stated that despite his position, it remains difficult to leave his district and initiate projects in the remaining districts in Bong. Justifying his actions, Deputy Speaker Moye said legislative colleagues from Bong County will not be pleased for him to carry on developmental projects in their respective districts, while serving as a Representative. “Being in the position of a Deputy Speaker is something ceremonious and it’s something tie to one district. Deputy Speaker Moye continued: “When the people come together and say this is your time, I don’t care what happens; they will deliver in Bong County. “Being in the position of a Deputy Speaker is something ceremonious and it’s something tie to one district.

September 29, 2020 07:28 UTC