Beijing – The Board of Governors of the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) has approved Liberia’s membership at its Fifth Annual Meeting held in Beijing, China, on Tuesday, July 28, 2020. This approval comes as President George Manneh Weah seeks to expand Liberia’s global economic leadership and presence to foster regional cooperation, economic development and integration. With the membership approved, Liberia stands to benefit from the announced US$ 10 billion COVID-19 pandemic support package for member countries. He used the occasion to thank President George M. Weah for his leadership in Liberia’s economic and infrastructure transformation. In addition, he thanked his team and other actors who worked tirelessly to actualize Liberia’s membership efforts within the bank.

In a statement Tuesday, the Executive Mansion says President George Weah has accepted the resignation of Foreign Minister Gbehzohngar M. Findley. Dr. George Manneh Weah, has accepted the resignation of Foreign Affairs Minister Gbehzohngar M. Findley. And I am very grateful.” Gbehzohngar M. Findley, Departing Foreign Affairs MinisterIn the letter of resignation dated July 27, 2020, Minister Findley thanked President Weah for affording him the opportunity to serve his country as Foreign Affairs Minister. “I owe you a debt of gratitude for affording me the opportunity to serve and implement your administration’s agenda,” the former Foreign Minister further told President Weah. “You can rest assured, Mr. President, of my unflinching support as my leaving the Ministry of Foreign Affairs does not suggest me leaving my commitment to the Coalition for Democratic Change.

Monrovia – Just five months before Liberians head to the polls in the Midterm Senatorial elections, Foreign Minister Gbezohnga Findley is stepping down from his post. Mr. Findley was recently petitioned by traditional leaders of Grand Bassa County along with youth and women groups to return to the county and represent them at the Senate by contesting the December 8 special election. The Traditional leaders headed by the Chief Grand Zoe of Grand Bassa Edward Garmah, said they have evaluated all of the aspirants and believe that Findley is the most suited to make a representation for them. Mr. assured the residents of Grand Bassa County of his commitment to reach out to President Weah to acquaint him with the Bassa people request for him to contest the Special Senatorial Election in Bassa. As of the 2008 Census, it had a population of 224,839, making it the fifth most populous county in Liberia.

I was given a pistol and I know what you’re referring to – it’s a picture of me that’s being circulated. War Crimes Court Establishment or Not? Hassan Billy and his GJRP group have manipulated Western countries to believe that he is a renowned journalist and human rights, activist. When did he become a renowned journalist? This erstwhile individual claiming to be a renowned Liberian Journalist is nothing but a, fraud, Bounty Hunter, and mercenary.

“Senator Yallah joined President Weah’s CDC and so it’s up to the party to ensure he gets re-elected,” she said. When I made those comments about Senator Yallah I thought about the situation that existed at the time in Bong County and those situations still exist. When I made those comments about Senator Yallah I thought about the situation that existed at the time in Bong County and those situations still exist. “The president cannot be disintegrating our party and expect the vice president to support a candidate of his choice in Bong County,” Barbu said. Commenting on the resignation of Walker from the NPP, Howard-Taylor said she has no bad feeling towards her friend.

AGNES REEVES-TAYLOR is the latest actor to proclaim that she had no role to play in Liberia’s long-running civil war. However, the highest UK Court had a slightly different understanding of the kind of authority / control that is required under that particular UK law. IT IS IMPORTANT TO NOTE that the crimes that Agnes Taylor allegedly committed could qualify as war crimes and crimes against humanity. Unfortunately, they could not be charged as such under UK law. In fact, the case never went to trial, no witnesses or victims ever got to testify against Agnes Taylor.

MONROVIA – Following recent consultation with the health authorities, the Ministry of Education wishes to officially announce the reopening of schools for additional levels from 6th grade to 11th grade. The reopening is aimed at first completing the end of the Academic Calendar for 2019/2020 and the preparation for the new academic year 2020/2021. Schools are urged to facilitate the packaging of lessons as homework for the ECE to 5th-grade students and plan for a one-time assessment. The school hour will run from 8:30 AM to 3:00 PM daily from Monday to Saturday and Sunday in the case of Seventh Day Adventist (SDA) School students. Schools should also complete a study guide and any relevant information on final assessment of students and provided to parents.

An eyewitness, Albert Thoudou, told FrontPageAfrica that Sayee’s children, during the funeral rites, confessed to being witches and claimed they knew who caused the death of their father. He explained to FrontPageAfrica that some of those accused verbally denied the allegation, but Sarah who has on many occasions been accused of being a witch, opted to clear her name by voluntarily taking the “sasssywood”. Sarah went into the bush and people saw her coming back with the sassywwod tree in her mouth. But she suddenly fell and died on the spot,” Thoudou explained. The eyewitness further disclosed that six others are on the standby to prove their innocence.

She indicated that infrastructure facilities and storages will be setup in each county to enable local fishermen preserve their catches for exportation to other country around the world. Madam Glassco disclosed that the move will also help to address waste created as a result of contaminated or left over fish. “This year we are focusing on building infrastructure across the counties for local fishermen. “This year we are focusing on building infrastructure across the counties for local fishermen. Madam Glassco pointed out that those fishing vessels cannot land at the commercial Freeport of Monrovia, but a designated pier.

Monrovia – The Chairman of the Collaborating Political Party (CPP), Alexander Cummings has called on all Liberians to form a united front in the fight against COVID-19. Mr. Cummings, in his Independence Day message called on Liberians to reflect on the past and forged ahead as Liberia celebrates its 173rd anniversary. The Collaborating Political Parties (CPP), he adds, is proud of the perseverance and tenacity of Liberians through this ‘rich, but challenging, history.”“This is why the CPP extends happy Independence Day greetings to all residents and citizens of Liberia, wherever they may be. We wish all of you joyous Independence Day celebrations. As we reflect on this day, let us remain united, remembering that in union strong, success is sure.”

This article attempts to shape academic debates on public debt performance and the direction of fiscal policy in Liberia, especially in the context of Liberia’s debt carrying capacity. External debt rose by 765.3 percent (US$541.45 million) to US$612.2 million, from US$70.75 million while domestic debt decreased by 14.80 percent (or US$46.24 million) to US$266.10 million, from US$312.43 million during the same period. The public debt stock data for 2 years and 3 months spanning 2018 and end-March 2020 paints this picture of the current government’s debt performance. Total public debt rose by 71.15 percent (or US$624.88 million) to US$1,503.08 million at end-March 2020, from US$878.2 million at end-2017. Of the total stock of public debt at end-March 2020, external debt accounted for US$898.68 million and domestic debt, US$604.40 million.

Weah Urges Liberians to Strengthen Bond, Forge Together in Unity as They Celebrate 173 Years of IndependenceMONROVIA – President George M. Weah has urged citizens of of Liberia to use the celebration of the country’s 173rd Independence Celebration to strengthen bonds and forge ahead in order to consolidate the gains made together as a people over the years of independence. In a brief statement, the President said, “I also beseech all citizens of faith including Christians, Muslims, traditionalists, etc. to offer prayers and kneel in supplication to God for peace, prosperity and happiness for the nation particularly in these difficult times of a global pandemic”. He added: “Liberians are a strong and determined people, with our resilience and the blessings of the Almighty God, we will overcome all trials and tribulations besetting our country and see even better days ahead.”

In his valediction address on Sunday, July 19, during an online graduation of Keller Graduate School in the USA, Kezele said professional of his kind, pursuing quality education, must take up the challenge to change their various countries positively. DeVry University serves a population of diverse cultures with different nationalities from around the world. Students who graduate from the university are from different nations from around the world. “We are agents of transformation, so let us not just focus on obtaining a good paid job, to fulfill our financial goals. As valedictorian, he was awarded the Valedictorian Award and Perseverance Award at the graduation ceremony.

Monrovia – The Liberia National Police has arrested and detained two additional operatives of Qnet International who are linked to the trafficking of over 15 teenagers and young adults into the country. Suspects Abu Kamara and Sheriff Gavi were arrested and detained by officers of the Zone 3 Depot in Congo Town on Thursday, June 23, 2020. On Wednesday, the police raided compounds and offices operated by agents of Qnet International here in Liberia. While it is also established that Sheriff Gavi is head of Qnet International in Liberia. Network marketing business with Qnet International.”According to Kamara, his accomplice who brought the children to Liberia is currently in Guinea.

Montserrado – A civil society group, Right Holders Network has begun a nationwide campaign to amplify the voices of children amid the coronavirus pandemic in the country. Speaking during the opening of the campaign, the Chairman of Right Holders Network, Ballah F. Saywala said the campaign is aimed at accessing community approaches in protecting and promoting the rights of children amidst the Covid-19 pandemic. “The closure of schools have worsened the situation because their voices are often silenced by those who they see as the protectors of their rights. Sergeant Tarpeh also called on the civil society group to work with the police to organize a community policing task force. Meanwhile, the Deputy Commissioner of the Township of Crouzierville, Bamakollie Kerkula said residents of the township often feel reluctant to pursue human rights violations due to the distance required to get to the magisterial court.