Liberia: Suspect Claims ‘Sexual Harassment’ in the Murder Investigation of John Tubman
Monrovia – Christian Byron Anderson, 29, the prime suspect who has been on the run in the murder investigation of John H. Tubman, said he was tampered with by the deceased, coercing him to retaliate and commit the heinous act. Sources in Liberia’s underground LGBT community as well as sources closed to Christian Byron Anderson said the duo shared an intimate relationship which was ongoing at the time of his death. Forkey’s role in Tubman’s murder remain unclear as, according to the Liberia National Police, he does not have a criminal record. Anderson and Christian Byron Anderson have been established as siblings, according to info gleaned from family sources and the Liberia National Police. Christian Byron Anderson, it appears, has a checkered past which may have caught up with him on September 22, 2021.
Source:Front Page Africa
November 17, 2021 20:35 UTC
Liberia: ‘General Broh’ Threatens To Shut Down Homes Without Toilets
MONROVIA – General Services Agency (GSA) Director General Mary Broh has threatened to shut down any house she finds within Central Monrovia, without toilets. Madam Broh, recently appointed by Monrovia City Mayor Jefferson Tamba Koijee as Chairperson, Citizen’s Engagement Board (CEB) said: “I am very serious about this. City Ordinance #1 will be the order of the day and it will address all sanitation and environmental issues. Mayor Koijee’s letter to General Broh reads: “I extend warmest compliment and have the singular honor to appoint as the Chairperson of the Citizen’s Engagement Board, (CEB). They began chanting: “General Broh, Iron lady, Mary Breakay, Mary Burnit.”One bystander shouted: “Oldma welcome back yah, the city was too dirty.” Commercial bike riders honked their horns in admiration of her works as they drove past her.
Source:Front Page Africa
November 17, 2021 14:22 UTC
Unlocking the Power of Africa’s Healing Herbs – The Case Of Nature’s Renaissance International Ltd – Global News Network
This week GNN has taken keen interest in the professional services being provided by the Nature’s Renaissance International Ltd; its products are said to be making great impact in the lives of people making them healthier through their products. COMPANY PROFILENature’s Renaissance International Ltd (NRI) is a multilevel marketing or direct selling company targeting over 50 million distributors across the globe. A global healthcare company dedicated to improve the health of mankind through developing the finest of health Care solutions using African herbs. NRI is dedicated to providing good health and creating massive wealth to the African people and the world at large. NRI is determined to ensure that we provide satisfaction to all our esteemed distributors/ consumers thus guaranteeing good health and good wealth for humanity.
Source:GNN Liberia
November 17, 2021 13:58 UTC
Liberia’s Renowned Environmentalist, Dr. Morris Koffa Urges Liberians Found Part Of Solid Waste Management – Global News Network
One of Liberia’s top environmentalists is calling on Liberians including the media to be more robust in tackling the issue of waste solid management if the country to succeed in its Clean Environmental drive which is seriously confronting the country. Addressing a joint news conference at the headquarters of the Press Union of Liberia (PUL) with the President of the PUL, Charles Coffey, the Executive Director of Africa Environmental Watch, Dr. Morris Koffa called on all Liberians including the media to join hands in overcoming solid waste management in the Country. He noted that solid waste management being one of the most confronting issues in the society today, all concerned must see reason in joining the fight against solid waste management in the country by jointly addressing the country’s sanitation challenges. But I want to urge all Liberians, including the media to join hands in the process,” Dr. Koffa told journalists at the news conference. (Visited 42 times, 15 visits today)
Source:GNN Liberia
November 17, 2021 13:11 UTC
Nimba By-election Held Under Tight Security
-- As independent candidate Samuel Brown takes early leadNimba Electoral District #1 By-election was held under tough security over claims and counter-claim of campaigning during the time of voting by all the contenders. There are about 18 precincts and 85 voting places in Nimba County Electoral District # 1. The Nimba County By-election has been classified as one of the tensest elections in Nimba County and it is likely to decide the fate of Senator Prince Johnson in the 2023 general election. Both senators Johnson and Koung are supporting Prof. Francis Manweah, while Senator Johnson’s arc rival, Rep. Samuel Kogar, and some previously defeated candidates from the past, are supporting Samuel Brown. Senator Johnson and his MDR launched a massive scholarship campaign for all public school students as a means of also winning the minds of the voters.
Source:Daily Observer
November 17, 2021 08:09 UTC
Power Theft Still Accounts for Huge Commercial Losses at LEC
MONROVIA – The Executive Director for Commercial and Regulatory at the Liberia Electricity Corporation (LEC), Sam Zimbe has lamented that the current commercial losses at the Corporation is mainly from outright power theft being perpetrated by residential and commercial consumers. Mr. Zimbe averred that the new Power Theft Law is expected to help LEC address the high levels of power theft. Mr. Zimbe continued that technical losses are stated at 12% but the level may be up to 15%. He projected that commercial losses are forecast to reduce by around 5.0% by end of 2021 and a similar reduction trend is estimated for the years 2022 to 2024. Chairman Sekajipo informed the audience at the public hearing that copies of the Commission’s written decision will be sent to all parties including individuals who provided written comments or oral testimonies during the hearing.
Source:Front Page Africa
November 16, 2021 21:59 UTC
Liberia: The Opposition Political Parties’ Brawl Could Limit their Chances of Winning the By-elections
In that election, the CPP won six of the 15 seats while the ruling CDC could only get hold of three. They include: Armah Vanah Boakai (Independent ), Charles S. Brown of the Collaborating Political Parties (CPP), John D. Karmo of Liberian National Union (LINU), Finda Gborie Lansanah (independent), and Edwin Folley McGill (independent). They include: Joe K. Better of Movement for One Liberia (MOL), Joshua D. K. Better of Collaborating Political Parties (CPP) biological brothers in the race, Lawunkono Jefferson Blackie of Rainbow Alliance (RA), and Edward Emmanuel Gboe (Independent). They include: Ansu Dukuly of Collaborating Political Parties (CPP), Erol Madison Wion of Liberia Restoration Party (LRP) and Fester Jarbah Saydee of People’s Unification Party (PUP). They are: Samuel Brown, Sr (Independent), Zarwolo Larkpoh Dahn of Liberia Restoration Party (LRP), and Abigail B. L. Freeman of Movement for One Liberia (MOL).
Source:Front Page Africa
November 16, 2021 21:53 UTC
CBL to Introduce New Family of L$4 Billion
The new L$100 banknote is part of the L$48.734 billion of the new family of Liberian dollar currencyThe Central Bank of Liberia (CBL) will begin introducing the new Liberian dollar currency starting with the 100 Liberian dollar banknote in the tune of four billion Liberian dollars this December 2021. This amount is intended to increase Liberian dollar liquidity in the economy during the festive season. The new L$100 banknote is part of the L$48.734 billion of the new family of Liberian dollar currency authorized by the 54th National Legislature in May 2021 to be printed and minted in three years, specifically 2021, 2022 and 2024. The CBL will continue its public education program on the introduction of the new L$100 banknote. More information on the specimen of the new L$100 banknote is available on the CBL website at www.cbl.org.lr.
Source:Daily Observer
November 14, 2021 13:30 UTC
Central Bank of Liberia to Introduce New L$100 Banknotes in December
MONROVIA – The Central Bank of Liberia (CBL) will begin introducing the new Liberian dollar currency starting with the 100 Liberian dollar banknote in the tune of four billion Liberian dollars this December 2021. This amount is intended to increase Liberian dollar liquidity in the economy during the festive season. The Bank informs the public that there is no need for panic or rush as it rolls out the plan. The CBL will continue its public education program on the introduction of the new L$100 banknote. More information on the specimen of the new L$100 banknote is available on the CBL website at www.cbl.org.lr.
Source:Front Page Africa
November 13, 2021 16:19 UTC
Petition to Fight "Climate Change" under House's Review
The House of Representatives has begun reviewing a Climate Change petition which is demanding more ambitious action to tackle global warming in the country. The petition was presented to the House by some climate change activists with a clarion call for immediate action on climate change, which is critical. According to the activists, their request would combat climate change and dedicate the country to a low-carbon future. Ms. Mongrue then used the situation of JFK and Redemption hospitals, as a classic example of threats posed by climate change to the country's infrastructure. Meanwhile, the petitioner is also calling on the Legislature to consider the Ganta declaration as a policy document to combat climate change in Liberia.
Source:Daily Observer
November 13, 2021 13:29 UTC
The Next Big Thing, Biden’s Democracy Summit: Expectations vs Reality
Biggest democracy challengesIn convening such a summit President Biden is confronted with several challenges at home and abroad. Democratic backsliding has been observed globally in the areas of representative government, fundamental rights, checks and balances, and impartial administration. This is more pronounced in countries with pre-existing democratic challenges such as in some European, African, and Pacific countries. The prioritization of democratic challenges arising from covid-19 induced democratic backsliding by the summit is critical. Despite the doom and gloom opportunities are still there to arrest the democratic backsliding witnessed in the last decade.
Source:Daily Observer
November 12, 2021 21:43 UTC
2022 WCQ: Liberia to Face Nigeria Saturday in Morocco
Liberia will face Nigeria in a home fixture away from home in the 2022 FIFA World Cup qualification Group C match on Saturday, November 13, at the Grand Stade de Tanger in Tangier, Morocco. Liberia’s hope of progressing to the playoff round of the World Cup African Qualifiers was dented following a back-to-back defeat against Cape Verde in October. Liberia suffered a 2-0 defeat away to Nigeria in the first leg on September 3 and will be looking to put out a better performance this Saturday. On the other hand, Nigeria players are said to be in a buoyant and confident mood ahead of Saturday’s match, according to Plus Nigeria. After Saturday’s match, Liberia will climax their qualifiers campaign when they face the Central African Republic on November 16 at the same venue.
Source:Daily Observer
November 12, 2021 12:11 UTC
Liberia: Arcelormittal Welcomes High Power Exploration Pre-Feasibility Study Of Nimba Iron Ore Project With Guinea
MONROVIA – ArcelorMittal Liberia, the world’s leading steel and mining company, says it is not threatened by Thursday’s announcement by High Power Exploration(HPX) and the Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group (SMFG) regarding positive results of its pre- feasibility study for the Nimba Iron Ore Project. “In addition, as there were several environmental issues faced by iron ore projects in Brazil, we also had to take a harder look and revise the design for how we managed tailings. It is a Tier 1 deposit containing extremely high grade, low impurity, direct shipping ore and is considered one of the best undeveloped iron ore resources in the world. High Grade Ore in NimbaGuy de Selliers, Chairman of SMFG said: “The Nimba Iron Ore deposit is renowned for its very high grade, as well as for its proximity to existing infrastructure. The policies cover political risks that could arise in both Guinea and Liberia during the study phase of the project.
Source:Front Page Africa
November 12, 2021 11:35 UTC
Liberia: ‘Flag Pole Dedication Not Intended to Mock My People’ – Rep. Matthew Joe Clarifies
It can be recalled on Monday, November 8, Representative Joe a flag pole with basement to students of the Grand Bassa County High School System in his district. They wondered while Representative Joe would chose to dedicate a mini project after receiving a whopping US$30,000 from the Government of Liberia (GOL) for Legislative Engagement. Following the intensity of the appeals being made by the passionate students, Representative Joe disclosed that he decided to be a part of the dedicatory ceremony for the flag pole and basement project at the institution. I never wanted to go on the campus to dedicate that project but the students have been on my back to do so. He maintained that the latest project carried out at the Grand Bassa High School System is not the first of its kind.
Source:Front Page Africa
November 12, 2021 11:35 UTC
‘Holding Government to Gender Responsive Budgetary Process’ – UN Human Rights Commission Builds Women CSOs Capacity on Gender Responsive Planning
He said the phrase Gender Responsive budgeting it does not mean a separate budget for women but rather for the budget Gender responsive in terms of allocations targeted at addressing women issues affecting the same way as men. Disaggregation of impact on issues affecting women“When say gender responsive budget it does not mean the budget should only consider women issues, it considers men and women. Human Rights Officer –OHCHR said a human right based budget should emphasizes the importance of integrating human rights principles and standards in each and every part of a development process on the basis that the human rights normative framework helps to ensure more sustainable and equitable development outcomes. The OHCHR Human Rights Officer said taking a human rights based approach to budgeting means distributing resources in a way that puts people first. He cautioned the women Civil Society leaders attending the two-day event that human rights budget scrutiny or analysis involves examining the public budget to assess a government’s compliance with its human rights obligations.
Source:Front Page Africa
November 12, 2021 11:35 UTC