The attention of the Liberia Electricity Regulatory Commission (LERC) has been drawn to acute power outages being experienced by customers of the Liberia Electricity Corporation (LEC). In the last couple of months, electricity supply has been increasingly poor on account of the seasonal variation in water levels at the Mt. Coffee Hydro Power Plant due to the dry season. The LEC generation reports in the possession of the Commission show only about half of the thermal capacity is being used for a limited period daily. To address the generation deficit, the Commission hereby mandates LEC to fully utilize the thermal plant which would minimize the duration of power outages that customers are currently experiencing.

President Joseph N, Boakai has directed the General Auditing Commission (GAC) to conduct a comprehensive audit of three key government institutions, including the Central Bank of Liberia, the National Security Agency (NSA) and the Executive Protection Service (EPS). President Boakai, in a communication to the Auditor General of the GAC, requests that the audit covers the period between 2018 and 2023, and that it the findings be reported in three months. The audit period spans the six-year stewardship of the erstwhile government, which President Boakai promised to audit as President. The balance reported by the CBL as of the same date was US$20.5 million, highly encumbered, NOT US$40 million," President Boakai announced during the Annual Message. It will also be the first time in years that the EPS and NSA, two security entities that receive budgetary allocations, are being audited.

The newly nominated Minister of National Defence, retired Major General Prince C Johnson III, speaking at the Armed Forces Day symposium on Tuesday, February 6, 2024 called for increment in salaries of military personnel in order to seriously motivate those serving in the National Army. He also vowed to rally the support of the senate for the increment of salaries of personnel of the army, the Minister designate also boosted that the current AFL has the most educated men and women as such their arrears should commensurate with their level of education qualification. The former chief of staff made the call Tuesday when he remarked at the end of a day-long symposium organized by the Armed Forces of Liberia under the theme “The Armed Forces of Liberia Commitment to Sustainable Democracy in Contemporary Time”. Visited 65 times, 12 visit(s) today

Conakry, Republic of Guinea, Dubai, United Arab Emirates – February 06, 2024: The Government of the Republic of Guinea, through the Ministry of Planning and International Cooperation, has announced a Round Table of Donors (RTD) event. Scheduled for February 15 and 16, 2024, in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, this event is a pivotal part of the Interim Reference Program (IRP) 2022-2025. The IRP aligns Guinea’s development with the Guinea 2040 Vision, the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) for 2030, the ECOWAS 2050 Vision, the African Union (AU) Agenda 2063, and other significant international development frameworks. The RTD is about securing essential funding and establishing long-term strategic partnerships that are essential for our nation’s growth.”The RTD event in Dubai is expected to be a landmark gathering of international donors and development partners. The Government of Guinea invites global partners to this pivotal event in Dubai, marking a significant step towards Guinea’s sustainable and inclusive development.

By James Harding GiahyueMONROVIA – Minister of Justice-designate Cooper Kruah is a repeated forestry offender, with his company involved in illegal logging operations dating back to the Liberian Civil War era. As part of the reform agenda, UFC and 69 other companies were expelled from doing logging business in Liberia. Illegal harvestingUFC carried out illegal logging and transport under his shareholdership. The DayLight had visited the forest and photographed some of the illegal logs mentioned in that report. Sehzueplay or the FDA was not aware of the subcontract UFC signed with Ihsaan Logs Company (ILC), a forestry violation.

MONROVIA — The Chairman of the House’s Committee on Lands, Mines, Natural Resource and Environment, Rep. Eugene Kollie, has called on President Joseph Boakai to fast track the appointment of a Mines and Energy Minister. The Bong County District #5 lawmaker noted that the mining sector is one of the bedrocks of the country’s economy, which should not be overlooked in terms of priority. “The appointment of a Mines and Energy Minister and subsequent confirmation will begin our robust oversight responsibility that we intend to endeavor to make the mining sector vibrant and beneficial to the State”, he furthered. “We will be sending communications to all “B” mining companies to review the documents that accreditate them to operate within Liberia and the over six active class “A” mining companies to provide their Mineral Development Agreements and MOU signed with the community, where applicable, ” he said. He concluded by calling on all mining companies in Liberia to begin bracing for the presentation of their various Mineral Development Agreements and all other necessary documents of exploration to the committee.

Monrovia – FrontPage Africa has gathered that a security guard assigned with Pepsi Yeke has shot an unidentified man around the Baptist Seminary community. Pepsi Yeke, was one of ex-president George Weah’s top allies as head of the Liberia Agency for Community Empowerment (LACE). “Any Law Enforcement officer that comes in contact with Pepsi Yeke should have him immediately detained and then contact the Executive Protection Service (EPS). If you lack the capacity, rest assured I do not; submit an official request and follow the proper procedure for EPS weapon turnover to ensure meticulous documentation. It seems you have arrived at your new assignment with a personal vendetta against Pepsi Yeke.

According to Tarpeh, the lack of appointment for he and others is a betrayal of the revolution that brought President Boakai to power. The Unity Party leader acknowledged that it is impossible to find all the best minds and talents within a single party to build and develop Liberia. Senator Johnson says President Boakai’s administration is clouded and characterized by “strange people” whom he said did not labor to make Boakai president. Those of us who supported President Boakai must remind him of his promises quietly and publicly when it becomes necessary to help him deliver the promises he made when he campaigned for President. Former Auditor General John Morlu cautioned President Boakai against making appointments until a comprehensive structure and framework are established and appointees thoroughly vetted.

National Defense: The primary responsibility of the military is to defend the nation against external threats. The military plays a crucial role in shaping these policies by providing intelligence and assessments of potential threats. In many countries, the military plays a vital role in disaster relief, providing manpower, resources, and logistical support when needed. National Security Strategy: Governments, with input from military leadership, develop national security strategies that outline the country’s approach to security and defense. Effective coordination and communication between these institutions are crucial for maintaining national security while upholding democratic values and the rule of law.

Republicans in Washington are blocking further Ukraine aid. The question now is what Ukraine can reasonably still hope to achieve. It’s still possible that either Ukraine or Russia will mount a more successful military drive this year than experts expect. With RUT concluded, the 24th MEU now prepares for the Composite Unit Training Exercise (COMPTUEX), the final deployment certification event. The 24th MEU remains a premier crisis response force, capable of conducting amphibious operations, crisis response missions, and limited contingency operations to support Geographic Combatant Commanders’ requirements.

This effort is intended to prepare the CDC for the next General and Presidential election year in 2029. “Henceforth, we are pleased to announce that our party, the Mighty Coalition for Democratic Change (CDC), will hold a CDC comeback retreat, scheduled to commence from April 24th to 29th, 2024, in Buchanan, Grand Bassa County; under the theme turning setback into comeback,” Chairman Morlu said. CDC Chairman added: “This retreat will elevate an essential institutional platform to move forward in unity, strength, and renewed momentum. “It is already being widely considered as “The CDC Comeback” year! Chairman Morlu also urged partisans to uphold what he termed as cherished democratic values even in the face of unfolding challenges.

During the lead-up to the 2023 elections, Nyumalin and the ruling Coalition for Democratic Change exchanged heated rhetoric and threats, including the deployment of party militants. In response, Nyumalin announced the recruitment of 1000 youths, to counter any altercations from the Coalition for Democratic Change. Francis Nyumalin’s nomination as Minister of Internal Affairs was not a good decision,” said Abraham Tarnue, responding to Nyumalin’s nomination on his Facebook page. He is not a reconciler.”“We will be having an Internal Affairs Minister that openly declared and supported to be instigators of violence. Francis Nyumalin) on your appointment as the honorable minister of ministry of Internal affairs by the president.

CHICAGO – This week, the US Supreme Court will hear oral arguments on Donald Trump’s appeal of the Colorado Supreme Court’s decision disqualifying him from the ballot for the 2024 presidential election. But the truth is that both the law and the facts are unclear, which means the Supreme Court justices’ political acumen will be tested like never before. Start with the question of whether Trump engaged in “insurrection,” the resonant but undefined core of Section 3. Another is that Trump gave aid and comfort to the insurrection by failing to call in the troops to quell it, and by waiting hours before telling his supporters to go home. The trial court in the Colorado case noted that Section 3 does not explicitly apply to the president.

:The CDC-COP said it sees Mr. Boakai’s calls for a drug test as a calculated attempt to witch-hunt and silence critical voices across the country. The Liberian people need jobs, empowerment, stable electricity, peace, economic growth and not drug tests. CDC-COP challenges Mr. Boakai who lives on a cardiovascular booster (a drug for weak heartbeat) to a drug test alongside his son Tantan and Joseph Boakai Jr, that runs and traffics drugs at the Stress-Free Entertainment Center. We are calling on the resilient people of the motherland to not adhere to any drug test from Mr. Boakai and his administration. Do not undergo any drug tests from Boakai & Koung.

By Associated Press |COLUMBIA, SOUTH CAROLINA — U.S. President Joe Biden easily won South Carolina’s Democratic primary on Saturday, clinching a state he pushed to lead off his party’s nominating process after it revived his then-struggling White House bid four years ago. Biden defeated the other long-shot Democrats on South Carolina’s ballot, including Minnesota Representative Dean Phillips and author Marianne Williamson. He won all 55 of the state’s Democratic delegates. South Carolina is reliably Republican, but 26% of its residents are Black. Biden pushed for a revamped primary calendar that will see Nevada go second, holding its primary on Tuesday.