Liberia: Bong Rep. Kolleh Faces Tough Re-election Bid in 2023
Another campaign promise haunting Rep. Kolleh is his failure to make true his pledge to launch a vocational school for youths of Foloblia. If the narrative of abandoned projects is anything to go by, Rep. Kolleh might not get enough votes from the affected towns and villages. Many residents also expressed disenchantment at Rep. Kolleh for his alleged failure to bring back the dividends of democracy to the people of Gbanshea and Seanshue Clans. This agitations against Rep. Kolleh in Gbanshea and Seanshue Clans could linger for a while amid a plot to field a consensus candidate against him in 2023. If such plot plays against Rep. Kolleh in 2023, political pundits are convinced that the lawmaker would fail to retain his seat, which would make him the shortest-serving lawmaker in Bong County
Source:Front Page Africa
July 01, 2022 17:09 UTC
Liberia: Deputy Speaker Lobbies For Second Cell Tower in Grand Kru County
Barclayville – Over 4,000 residents of Alawala City in Dweken, and its surroundings in District #2, Grand Kru County have begun communicating with their loved ones in and out of the county, following the construction of an Access Universal Tower. The first Universal Access Tower was built in Parluken and dedicated in 2020. Meanwhile, besides the fulfilment of the two communication network towers, Deputy Speaker Cllr. The Deputy Speaker is also constructing two schools in Buah Wropluken and Kplio Kayken respectively. Furthered, the Deputy Speaker has provided a non-refundable loans to women in Doeswen, Barforwin and Barclayville in the amount of L$4.5m and contributed to the refurbishing and maintaining of roads.
Source:Front Page Africa
June 30, 2022 09:32 UTC
Police in Maryland Arrests Notorious Criminal
The Liberia National Police, Maryland County detachment, has arrested suspect Samuel Toe, a notorious criminal following a rigorous search launched in Pleebo, Maryland county. Samuel Toe was arrested on June 26 at around 5:00 p.m. Kaydor noted that suspect Toe is undergoing investigation by the crime services department of the LNP in the county. Police reports quoting dwellers said that these alleged notorious criminals have been terrorizing whole communities both days and nights. “An alleged victim of these two suspects, 37-year-old Morris Weah reported to the police that on April 24, the same notorious criminals went to his home demanding money.
Source:Daily Observer
June 29, 2022 18:43 UTC
Liberia: Senate Passes Two Revenue Acts
On their 33rd day sitting, the Liberian Senate yesterday unanimously voted to pass the “Local Government Tax and Revenue Act of 2021, amending the Liberia Revenue Code of 2011 as well as the “Revenue Sharing Law of Liberia, 2021." The Local Government Tax and Revenue Act of 2021, which requires an amendment to the Liberia Revenue Code of 2011, will enable the central government to support its goal of sustainable decentralization and promote an independent revenue collection and retention process for local governments. According to the report, this Revenue sharing will be based on formulas to be recommended by the Local Government Fiscal Board and enacted into law by the Legislature. Meanwhile, the Senate has also voted to amend the Small Arms Commission Act and establish the Liberia National Commission on Arms, but removing Tenure Status and Semi-Financial Autonomy as contained in the proposed Act submitted by President George Manneh Weah. The decision by the Senate to amend the Act, followed a report from the Joint Committee on Defense, Security, Intelligence & Veteran Affairs as well as Judiciary, Human Rights, Claims & Petitions, recommending an amendment of the Act creating the Small Arms Commission to provide for the Liberia National Commission on Arms.
Source:Daily Observer
June 29, 2022 13:45 UTC
NRF Liberia Gets 2022 Int’l Road Federation Award For Professional Road Services – Global News Network
The International Road Federation is a global not-for-profit organization, with headquartered in Washington, DC, the United States has graciously awarded the National Road Fund Liberia for its professional services in Liberia. “Since 1948, the IRF’s mission has been to encourage and promote the development and maintenance of better, safer and more sustainable roads. Today, there has never been a better time to be part of the global network of IRF Members,” an official of the IRF said. The International Road Federation’s Global Road Achievement Awards (GRAA) is a one-of-a kind competition to recognize innovative road projects and exemplary people that place the road industry at the forefront of worldwide social and economic development. Instituted in 2000, the Awards have distinguished more than 185 programs, projects and products from around the world.
Source:GNN Liberia
June 29, 2022 05:54 UTC
Memorandum on Extending and Expanding Eligibility for Deferred Enforced Departure for Liberians – Global News Network
President Bush then deferred the enforced departure of those Liberians originally granted TPS. President Obama, in successive memoranda, extended that grant of Deferred Enforced Departure (DED) to March 31, 2018. That legislation, however, did not provide for continued employment authorization past January 10, 2021. Through my memorandum of January 20, 2021 (Reinstating Deferred Enforced Departure for Liberians), DED was subsequently reinstated through June 30, 2022, in order to permit employment authorization for eligible Liberians while they made their applications for adjustment of status under the LRIF provision. The Secretary of Homeland Security shall also provide for the prompt issuance of new or replacement employment authorization documents in appropriate cases.
Source:GNN Liberia
June 29, 2022 01:14 UTC
Battle Ground/Flash Point Lofa: Whatever the Outcome, We Pray that Peace Prevails
Fortunately, according to eyewitness reports, the representative did not respond to the provocations as grave as they may have been. This by-election in Lofa and its outcome will prove crucial in determining the possible trajectory of whatever dangers that may be looming in 2023. Other NEC Commissioners, especially Floyd Sayor, are known to have integrity issues as well. But the Supreme Court’s decision, like a thunderous bolt of lightning, struck down the opinion of the NEC Board of Commissioners. Sources say that President Weah and other top officials including Monrovia City Mayor, Jefferson Koijee are expected to arrive in Lofa today.
Source:Daily Observer
June 29, 2022 00:46 UTC
Liberia: Low Turn Out of Voters Mars Lofa County By-election
Voinjama, Lofa County –– There has been a low turnout of voters in many polling centers like Foya, Voinjama, Zorzor, Vahun, as residents of Lofa County elect a new senator today. Also, at Salayea polling places there was also low turnout of voters, accreditation and voting commenced at 8:00am. Report shows that at Vahun, an isolated district in Lofa County, the exercise started at 8:45am and was characterized by the late arrival of voting materials and low turn out of voters. Six candidates are vying to fill the vacant senatorial seat of Lofa County as contained on the National Elections Commission (NEC) list. Only one candidate would triumph at the end of the poll which has a total of 187,775 registered voters, according to the 2020 statistics of the NEC, with the lower part of the county accounting for 100,278 registered voters, or 53.40 per cent of the total number of registered voters.
Source:Front Page Africa
June 28, 2022 17:49 UTC
Liberia: Soldier, Who Shot Colleague and Killed Himself, Charged with ‘Attempted Murder’
“The Military Police report recommends Sergeant Tucker be charged for Article 80 (Attempt to Commit Murder), Article 128 (Aggravated Assault). It is a crime to take away life, it does not matter if you commit suicide,” Collins told journalists. “The investigation reveals that Sergeant Tucker aimed the AK 47 rifle at his colleague Sergeant Edwin Sanders (injured) when he was being confronted. However, Sergeant Sanders, considering the situation, decided to persuade and discourage Sergeant Tucker from taking such actions. But seeing the determination of Sergeant Tucker to shoot him he decided to take off, knowing he was vulnerable without a weapon.
Source:Daily Observer
June 28, 2022 16:56 UTC
University Of Liberia Faculty Boycott Classes In Demand Of President Dismissal – Global News Network
In their bid to call for the removal of the President of the University of Liberia, Dr. Julius S. Nelson for numerous administrative reasons, the entire teaching professors yesterday, June 27, 2022 abandoned classes, leaving hundreds of students littering on main campus; while campus based Progressive Student Alliance threatens protest if university administration and faculty fail to reach an agreementAcademic activities on the University of Liberia Capitol Hill Campus were paralyzed on Monday, due to the absence of instructional staff, despite pronouncement made by the University administration regarding the commencement of classes. OK FM reporter visited the UL Capitol Hill campus on Monday and observed the influx of students pouring in to attend classes, but could not see any instructors. Some of the classes are yet to be renovated, as water sets on the floor of some class rooms. Despite the lack of classes on Monday, the UL Faculty Association which did not show up for classes, promised to host a General Assembly on this Wednesday to review the decision reached with authorities of the UL. (Visited 78 times, 20 visits today)
Source:GNN Liberia
June 28, 2022 12:54 UTC
LIBERIA: D-Day For Candidates Vying For Lofa County Senatorial By-Election Today, NEC Chair Assures Of Transparency – Global News Network
The Chairperson of the National Elections Commission (NEC), Davidetta Brown Lassanah has officially declared today, June 28, 2022 as polling day for the Lofa County Senatorial By-election, and therefore assured of free and fair election which will free of biases, but rather transparency will be demonstrated in the process. Polling centers at various locations in the county opened as early as 6am today, as voters go out to elect the candidate of their choice; six candidates have registered to contest for the slog left vacant due to the failure of Senator-elect, Brownie Samukai who was rejected due to his alleged criminal charges leveled against him. Mr. Samukai was denied taken seat in the Senate after he won the last election for the county due to his alleged involvement of misapplication of monies belonging to the soldiers of the Armed Forces of Liberia, a situation that led to him being rejected. The public, especially citizens of the county will today decide as to who to elect amongst six candidates Sumo G. Kupee, Galakpai Kortaimai, Joseph K. Jallah, Mariamu B. Fofana, George Beyan Samah, Johnny Nadebe and Momo Cyrus. (Visited 65 times, 16 visits today)
Source:GNN Liberia
June 28, 2022 10:39 UTC
'G7 Countries to Support Africa’s Food Production Plan'
Addressing the conference by videoconference, Dr. Adesina urged Germany and other G7 countries to support a $1.5 billion African Emergency Food Production plan developed jointly by the Bank and the African Union to help African countries avert a looming food crisis. “While the African Development Bank has mobilized $1.3 billion of the $1.5 billion needed for the African Emergency Food Production Plan, we have a financing gap of $200 million. We must prioritize food production. We have the technology to feed Africa – Africa does not need to hold bowls in hand to beg for food. Africa needs seeds in the ground to produce food for itself.”The African Emergency Food Production Facility will provide 20 million smallholder farmers with certified seeds.
Source:Daily Observer
June 27, 2022 08:50 UTC
Amb. Sammy David Representing Liberia at Africa’s First Peace Conference in Uganda
Several media institutions turn out at the official launch of Africa’s first peace campaign on the United Nations Charter Day in Kampala Uganda. During the press conference, the UN Eminent Peace ambassador to Liberia, Amb. Per Stafsen -the world Peace President from Denmark, His Excellency Amb Emmanuel Nkweke -the World Peace spokesman from Nigeria, Amb Samuel Ben Owusu from Ghana,Amb. Sammy David is a strong advocate for Africa youth Peace and development. Sammy David is a devoted Christian.
Source:Front Page Africa
June 27, 2022 07:56 UTC
Liberia: Let’s Work for Democracy, Not Autocracy
By Togba-Nah Tipoteh, [email protected]Although the Constitution of Liberia calls for the building of sustainable democracy in Liberia, where the Will of the People of Liberia prevails, the reality in Liberia is that autocracy, the will of the few powers that be, prevails. It is under this violation that there is poverty generation instead of poverty alleviation in Liberia. Poverty generation prevails in Liberia because the powers that be see poverty as being in their interest, despite their detractive policy statements and slogans. How can Liberia get the good State management where Democracy prevails over Autocracy? How can Liberia get the good State management where poverty alleviation prevails over poverty generation?
Source:Front Page Africa
June 27, 2022 06:26 UTC
CAN-USA Spent US$150K to Educate Young Liberians in Colleges
This is our successor or exit strategy to keep this amazing vision alive and pass it unto the next generation. We seek to educate, engage, and broaden the philanthropic impact of the next generation of leaders in Liberia,” the CAN-USA CEO stressed. He further stated that the essence of the Young Emerging Leaders’ (YEL) program is to prepare young minds to transform Liberia through education, mentorship, and the hope of the Gospel of Christ. CAN-USA has invested over US$150,000 in the last 10 years in this incredible human capacity-building program in Liberia. Others are Princess Sele, Business & Management at CAN College, Lofa County; Jeremiah B. Zaza, Education at CAN College, Lofa County; James K. Gbangborzizi, Theology at CAN College, Lofa County; Flomo Koingewu, Technology at CAN College, Lofa County; Yongor Stevens, Business at CAN College, Lofa County; and Solomon Fille, Education at Cepres International University, Bong County.
Source:Daily Observer
June 25, 2022 14:42 UTC