Liberia: CDC Leadership to Hold Meeting to Address Concerns of Constituent Members
MONROVIA – The leadership of the coalition for Democratic Change has acknowledged concerns raised by two of its constituent parties, the National Patriotic Party (NPP) and the Liberia People’s Democratic Party (LPDP) regarding being left out of decision-making in the Coalition. In a statement signed by the Chairman of CDC, Mulbah Morlu, the leadership of the Coalition has scheduled a National Executive Committee meeting on Saturday, October 9, 2021 at 2Pm at the National Headquarters of the Coalition for Democratic Change. “In furtherance of the Coalition’s strategic objectives, the Saturday meeting will be expanded to incorporate discussions on matters significant to the party’s short and longterm goals,” the statement indicated. This week, the LPDP and the NPP issued statements expressing their dismay over the manner in which whatthey termed as unilateral decisions being taken by a single party (Weah’s Congress for Democratic Change) within their political marriage. “This must go forth that going forward, we will no longer sit idly and allow decisions that affect us to be unilaterally taken by any single party, whether it is the Congress for Democratic Change is or the National Patriotic Party and then sleep on it all in the name of exercising maturity,” an LPDP statement signed by its political leader J. Alex Tyler indicated.
Source:Front Page Africa
October 08, 2021 12:04 UTC
Liberia: EU Ambassador Retracts Statement that “Monrovia is A Dirty City” (Full Statement)
This Tuesday morning at the Monrovia City Forum on Solid Waste Management, I shared in my public remarks some impressions on the situation of waste collection in the city that I have felt since my arrival in Liberia a year ago. In no way were my remarks intended to disparage anyone or to affect the reputation of the beautiful capital city of Liberia. I sincerely apologize to the Government of Liberia and anyone feeling misrepresented by these remarks and I willingly retract the exaggerated wording that I used. I confirm my engagement and that of the European Union on the side of the City of Monrovia and the Government of Liberia to improve the lives of the citizens of the capital city and of all Liberians. Laurent DelahousseAmbassador, Head of the Delegation of the European Union to Liberia
Source:Front Page Africa
October 08, 2021 10:18 UTC
Liberia: CPP Chair, ANC’s Cummings in Rigmarole over Alleged Altering of Governing Framework Document
Among a number of allegations, according to the Grand Bassa senator, is the original framework that was signed on the 19th of May 2020. So the Amended copy concur with 10.5.1.2 of the original Framework document. Senator Karnga-Lawrence further said that definitions that were removed from the original document leaves a lot of ambiguity in the candidate eligibility and selection process. “Additionally, Article 10 (Definitions) of the original framework document was removed; and A broad “not in good state of health “clause as a criterion for selection, as opposed to the detailed conditions that were in the original framework document. Both the amended copy and the filed copy maintained the descriptions under section 11.1 (Eligibility for contesting),” sh added.
Source:Front Page Africa
October 08, 2021 09:52 UTC
Liberia: NPP Expresses Dismay over Weah’s Congress for Democratic Change Continued Disregard of Coalition Members
In a statement issued on Thursday, the NPP, through its national chairman, Maryland County Senator James P. Biney said the decision was unilaterally made by the Congress for Democratic Change; in total disregard to the other two constituent members, the NPP and the Liberia People Democratic Party (LPDP). Simmering Internal WranglingIn 2017, the three parties CDC, NPP and LPDP formed a political marriage, the Coalition for Democratic Change (CDC). The NPP, raising several qualms in the statement said, since victory was achieved under the stewardship of the Governing Council, the Congress for Democratic Change has rendered the Council ‘functionally immaterial’. “The Congress (of Democratic Change) has since assumed a unilateral role in determining the government’s architecture. Earlier this week, the party accused the Congress for Democratic Change of unilaterally deciding not to field a candidate in the pending by-election in Bomi.
Source:Front Page Africa
October 08, 2021 09:28 UTC
Late Goal Sees Liberia Fall 2-1 to Cape Verde in 2022 World Cup Qualifier in Accra, Ghana
Monrovia – Liberia national football team the Lone Star again failed to secure a win in its ambition to make it to the Qatar 2022 World Cup, suffering defeat at home to the Cape Verde Island. Coach Peter Butler’s men on Thursday were defeated 2-1 by the Blue Sharks at the Accra Sports Stadium. Albanian-based Liberian striker Van-Dave Harmon gave Lone Star a lifeline to the 2022 Qatar 2022 World Cup on the stroke of half time. Back from the break the Blue Sharks mounted pressure on Lone Star until they finally got the equalizer later on in the 52nd minute through J. Monteiro. 66′ Sanoh, the debutant and architect of the Lone Star goal got replaced by winger Terrence Tisdell.
Source:Front Page Africa
October 08, 2021 09:20 UTC
Liberia: Finance and Development Planning Minister Samuel Tweah says Africa Needs 470 million Doses of Vaccine to reach the WHO’s Target
MONROVIA — Finance and Development Planning Minister Samuel Tweah says Africa needs 470 million of doses to reach the World Health Organization’s target of fully vaccinating 40 percent of the African population by the end of 2021. Minister Tweah said to date, the continent has received about 207 million doses, which is 44 percent of what is needed to achieve the 40 percent target. However, he said, the COVAX just slashed delivery to Africa by 150 million doses, with delivery only covering 17 percent of the continent. Sub-Saharan Africa, he says, would require additional 775 million doses to achieve this new 70 percent target. In his recommendations, Minister Tweah urged vaccine pledgers to expeditiously honor their commitment to channel surplus doses to low-income countries.
Source:Front Page Africa
October 08, 2021 08:59 UTC
Liberia: Ministry of Internal Affairs Secures Release of 11 Men Held in Traditional Leaders in Bong County after Going on a Preaching Expedition
Liberia: Ministry of Internal Affairs Secures Release of 11 Men Held in Traditional Leaders in Bong County after Going on a Preaching ExpeditionMonrovia – The Ministry of Internal Affairs says it has secured the release of 11 men who were held in the custody by traditional leaders in Gbartala, Bong County. The eleven men who had traveled from Monrovia to Gbartala on a preaching expedition are members of a religious group called Saint Assembly. Meanwhile, the traditional leaders denied ever taking the men into the Poro Bush, terming it as total falsehood. The traditional leaders said the men were only detained in a nearby town with the plan of turning them over to the local authority for violating the Culture. Meanwhile, the Ministry is warning local and traditional leaders against taking the law into their own hands, rather seek legal remedy to such situation.
Source:Front Page Africa
October 08, 2021 08:48 UTC
Liberia: Watkins Initiative For Nations Set For First Graduation Of Adolescent Young Girls And Women In Various Life Skills
Liberia: Watkins Initiative For Nations Set For First Graduation Of Adolescent Young Girls And Women In Various Life SkillsMontserrado County – The education advancement and development of Montserrado County Electoral District 10 continues to remain a major priority to the Watkins Initiative For Nations (WIN) and its Vision Bearer, Mr. Y. Solomon W. Watkins as all is now set for Sunday, October 10, 2021, for the first graduation of adolescent young girls and women. The women and girls recently acquired different kind of skills through an accelerated skills program organized by WIN. The graduation and certification program will be held at the Old Road Wesleyan Church in District 10, Montserrado County. For this WIN launched officially in July 2021 a mobile accelerated skills acquisition program as an empowerment intervention targeting over 5,000 residents of the District, predominately, adolescent young girls and women. Mr. Watkins, the vision bearer said the program is intended to practically and economically empower residents of District 10 and surrounding communities.
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October 08, 2021 08:44 UTC
Liberia: Grand Kru Supt Hails Caucus for Donating US$45K Towards Bolloh Road Project
MONROVIA – Grand Kru County Superintendent Doris N. Ylatun has thanked the County Legislative Caucus for donating US$45,000 as an initial contribution towards the ongoing construction ofBolloh Roads Project, in Dorboh Statutory District. Also, scores of citizens across the Bolloh communities have also lauded the efforts of the Legislative Caucus of Grand Kru County—adding that it is a dream come true. It may be recalled on Thursday, September 30, the Grand Kru Caucus in its continues effort to develop road networks in Grand Kru County to form vital links between communities, towns, cities and electoral districts, the Caucus has donated US$45,000. The US$45,000 contribution is for the ongoing Bolloh Roads Project, in Dorboh Statutory District. The Acting Grand Kru Legislative Caucus Chair said the US$45,000 has already been placed in an established Project Fund accountfor proper accounting and transparency.
Source:Front Page Africa
October 08, 2021 08:44 UTC
Liberia: LISGIS Launches 2022 National Population and Housing Census Training
Monrovia – The Liberia Institute of Statistics and Geo-Information Services (LISGIS) has begun the 2022 National Population and Housing Census training of trainers on the pre-test activities and E-recruitment process for interested applicants. Since the last population census in 2008, Liberia has never any census. The 2018 the National Population and Housing Census was delay to 2021 March but due to the reoccurrence of the COVID-19, the process was postponed to next year. Until now, the exact date for the conduct of the population census is yet unknown. Samuel Tweah, Minister of the Ministry of Finance and Development Planning who launched the 2022 National Population and Housing Census training of trainers on the pre-test activities promised that the government will make sure that adequate funding is available to close the financial gap for a successful 2022 national census.
Source:Front Page Africa
October 08, 2021 08:36 UTC
Liberia: Disable Sporting Federation Cries For Support
Monrovia – The Liberia National Wheel Chair Basketball Federation is calling on the Government of Liberia and humanitarian organizations to support the federation. Speaking to several members of the Sports Writers Association of Liberia recently in Paynesville, the Founder and President of the Liberia National WheelChair Basketball federation, Ambassador Lionel Johnson said they are in need of over one hundred wheelchairs and financial assistance. According to Ambassador Johnson, the Liberia WheelChair Basketball federation under 23 is massively preparing to participate in the upcoming December 2021 International WheelChair Basketball Championship in South Africa, and as such, they need adequate preparations for the tournament. “Transportation has been one of the toughest challenges we face on a daily basis as disable federation. Meanwhile, two athletes of the federation Tarpla Chea and Venesa Dennis are appealing to the government to see reason and support them.
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October 08, 2021 08:30 UTC
“We Stand With Hassan Bility For His Work” – U.S. Ambassador to Liberia
MONROVIA – The United States Ambassador to Liberia has given a powerful endorsement to Hassan Bility, the justice activist accused in court proceedings this month of bribing witnesses. “We stand with Mr. Bility for the work he is doing and many other people are standing with him. He is supported by other governments and diplomats of other governments,” said Ambassador McCarthy in an interview. Mr. Bility has rejected the claims saying they are being orchestrated by those who have been charged as a result of his work or fear they will be charged. “I want to make it clear that violence against those who seek justice through the rule of law must never be tolerated in Liberia,” Ambassador McCarthy said in a statement.
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October 08, 2021 07:18 UTC
FIFA 2022 WCQ: Liberia 1-2 Cape Verde
Cape Verde came from a goal down to beat Liberia 2-1 at the Accra Sports Stadium on Thursday to get their first win in Group C in Africa’s World Cup Qualifiers. The result sent Liberia bottom of the group with three points from three games, while Cape Verde moved second with four points. Both Liberia and Cape Verde will now travel to Praia, Cape Verde for the second-leg slated for October 10. Elsewhere, in Lagos, Nigeria, Central African Republic recovered from their 1-0 defeat against Liberia to defeat group leaders Nigeria 1-0 at the Teslim Balogun Stadium. Despite the defeat, Nigeria remained top of the group with six points, while CAR moved to third place in the group.
Source:Daily Observer
October 08, 2021 06:00 UTC
US Ambassador Adds Weight to Accountability for War Crimes
US Ambassador Michael McCarthy has paid a one-day working visit to Hassan Bility, head of the Global Justice Research Project that seeks justice for war victims in Liberia. In his meeting with Bility and other members of the Global Justice Research Project (GJRP) staff on October 7, 2021, Ambassador McCarthy commended Bility for his many years of selfless service to the cause of justice for war crimes victims. Ambassador McCarthy remarked that the painstaking efforts of the GJRP to research war crimes has demonstrated that a group of committed Liberians can achieve justice for war crimes victims. “This is in keeping with the U.S. Government’s belief that war crimes accountability for Liberians must be led by Liberians,” he noted. The Ambassador also learned that the work of GJRP, while supported by Liberians who seek justice for war crimes victims, is not welcomed by those who have been brought to justice as the result of GJRP’s work.
Source:Daily Observer
October 08, 2021 04:41 UTC
NPP Disenchanted With CDC
...The Vice President party further accused the Party of President Weah of making a unilateral decision in determining the government's architecture of the CDC. The National Patriotic Party (NPP) has accused its governing partner, the Congress for Democratic Change, of unilaterally making decisions and policies that impact the ruling coalition's other members. The NPP of Vice President Jewel Howard -Taylor, Liberia People Democratic Party (LPDP), and President George Weah Congress for Democratic Change are the three constituting members of the ruling Coalition for Democratic Change. Once Victory was achieved, the Congress for Democratic Change rendered the Governing Council functionally immaterial by its (Congress) action,” the NPP release said. The NPP considers it unfortunate that the Congress for Democratic Change selected to unilaterally decide the issue of the Coalition for Democratic and in the ensuing by-election," the NPP said.
Source:Daily Observer
October 08, 2021 03:33 UTC