Liberia: Nimba Will Not Reject New ArcelorMittal Deal; Sets Conditions
MONROVIA – Citizens of Nimba County, especially those in the affected areas of the Arcelormittal concession operation, over the weekend gathered in Sanniquillie, Nimba County, to discuss whether to agree with government on the extension of the new concession deal. The conference allowed all Nimba people at the meeting to express their opinions on the ArcelorMittal Liberia new deal. That AML settles all of her financial obligations to Nimba County within one year upon signing this New Deal/MDA. The CNC comprises Nimba Kwadoe, Inc. Nimba Elders Council, Inc., Daughters of the Mountain, Nimba Education Guide, Inc., Affected Community of Nimba, Nimba Stakeholder Group, Disable Community of Nimba, Nimba Chapter of the National Civil Society Council of Liberia, Nimba United for Progress (NUP), United Nimba Citizens for Transformation (UNICIT) and Union of Nimba University and College Students Association (UNUCSA). ParticipantsThe conference was attended by one hundred and fifty-one (151 attendees) stakeholders from the seventeen administrative districts including the affected and the most affected communities.
Source:Front Page Africa
January 11, 2022 14:34 UTC
Liberia: Pro -temp Chie Seeks Ratification of Key Bills
The President Pro-Tempore of the Liberian Senate Albert Chie has called on his colleagues to ratify untouched bills, which are lingering in Committee rooms. Senator Chie at the same time said that the issue of road rehabilitation along with the Bong- Lofa corridors, the southeastern corridors, the Duala-Bopulu road, and the Robertsport road segments continue to pose challenges and shame to the Country, something he said needs urgent legislative attention. Additionally, Senator Chie reminded his colleagues of the Legislative and Presidential Elections that will be held in 2023, thereby calling for calm amongst various political actors. He at the same time urged for the settling of political differences through legal and other peaceful means, to preserve the peace. Pro- Tempore Chie told his Colleagues that the Plenary will be looking at the proposed amendments of the 1986 Constitution of Liberia for a national referendum during the 2023 elections.
Source:Daily Observer
January 11, 2022 11:57 UTC
MDA Ratification Will Deliver Broad-based Benefits to Liberia in the Decades to Come
ArcelorMittal is embarking on an expansion project, which is a critically important project for ArcelorMittal and the people of Liberia. Once it is ratified and implemented, it will make a significant contribution to Liberia’s economic development in the coming decades. Everyone at ArcelorMittal Liberia will be working hard to deliver that improvement. Ratification of an agreement that took more than a year to reach will deliver broad-based benefit for Liberians in the decades to come. My new year hope and expectation are we are given the opportunity to deliver these benefits.
Source:Front Page Africa
January 11, 2022 00:15 UTC
Liberia: Min. McGill ‘Actively’ Involved with Cummings’ Trial as Henry Costa Admits, “The Govt is Working for Us”
Minister McGill has refuted forwarding the message to Henry Costa though he admitted forwarding same to the ALP political leader Benoni Urey, Solicitor General Cllr. At the time, Mr. Urey raised an issue regarding the legal structuring of the Ganta Declaration, which it said was prepared by Cllr. But Mr. Urey and others reportedly rejected the claim, stating that there had always been an opposition, only that they were not strong. Solicitor General ReactsMeanwhile, in a reaction to messages which were screenshot and posted to Facebook by Yorgbor, the Solicitor General Cllr. Cyrennius Cephus stated his involvement in the prosecution of Mr. Cummings is prescribed by the Liberian Criminal Procedure Code.
Source:Front Page Africa
January 10, 2022 20:48 UTC
Liberia: Leaked Message Suggests Conspiracy Against Opposition Leader Cummings Amid Chatters of Sanctions
However, FrontPageAfrica got clarification that the message emanated from the office of U.S. The prosecution of Alexander Cummings on what appears to be trumped up charges has not been well-received. Now Benoni Urey and his daughter Telia have also attracted attention, as has the Solicitor General Cyrennius Cephas. However, Minister McGill has refuted forwarding the message to Henry Costa though he admitted forwarding same to the ALP political leader Benoni Urey, Solicitor General Cllr. The leaked message comes amid report that Washington is reportedly contemplating sanctions against some key members of the Weah administration including Solicitor General Cyrennius Cephus and businessman Benoni Urey.
Source:Front Page Africa
January 09, 2022 06:38 UTC
Biden and Harris join tributes to ‘once-in-a-generation’ actor Sidney Poitier – Global News Network
The leaders paid tribute to Poitier’s talent as an actor as well as his work to advance dialogue on race and civil rights. US President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris have hailed Sidney Poitier for changing the world “on and off the screen” following his death at the age of 94. The leaders paid tribute to Poitier’s talent as an actor as well as his work to advance dialogue on race and civil rights. The Bahamian-American actor was known for films including In The Heat Of The Night, Blackboard Jungle and Guess Who’s Coming To Dinner – and was the first black man to win the Oscar for best actor. In a statement shared by the White House, President Biden lamented the loss of the “once-in-a-generation” actor, who helped “open the hearts of millions”.
Source:GNN Liberia
January 08, 2022 18:49 UTC
Bicentennial of the Arrival of the First Free Black Americans to Providence Island, Liberia
Today, the United States joins the Republic of Liberia in commemorating this bicentennial. As two of the oldest continuous republics in the world, the United States and Liberia share a unique history paired with common democratic values. We recognize our common roots and the historical significance of the arrival of these free Black Americans in 1822. Racism and oppression motivated many freed Black Americans to look for freedom and equality overseas. Africa’s oldest republic, Liberia is a stable democracy in West Africa and an important partner of the United States.
Source:Daily Observer
January 08, 2022 17:59 UTC
Liberia: Let’s Embrace a New Chapter in 2022
As we close the chapter on 2021, it is my wish and aspirations that we embrace this New Chapter with enthusiasm. My fellow Liberians, friends, lovers and enemies of Liberia, our preserved culture and traditions, ladies and gentlemen. To be successful to see 2022 by the grace of God which no man deserves, let us not forget that we owe great responsibilities to our children. At this point, let me extend my profound gratitude to all of you who tirelessly contributed to making Liberia what it is. May God bless TPP and God bless Liberia.
Source:Front Page Africa
January 08, 2022 16:46 UTC
Liberia: Cancelation of Air France Flights – Technical Issues on the Plane or Bad Jet Fuel?
Sources familiar with the operations at the RIA informed FrontPageAfrica that the cancellations were due to lack of jet fuel. Conex Liberia, the company that took over from Total Liberia, has the contract to supply jet fuel at the RIA. He attributed the cancellation of the flights to technical issues on the part of Air France. He said, on Friday also, Air France requested urgent fueling and without hesitation a truck was dispatched and seven metric tons of fuel was served. FrontPageAfrica was unable to get comments from Air France on the saga.
Source:Front Page Africa
January 08, 2022 15:19 UTC
"XPP Failed, but New Political Coalition Possible" -- Says NDC Vice Chair Dr. Dougbeh Chris Nyan
A Liberian alliance of political parties, the Collaborating Political Parties (CPP), has been engulfed with internal problems over the past several months as elections for the country’s 2023 general and presidential elections draws nearer. “We are hopeful that a new and stronger political coalition will be formed which will bring together parties that put Liberia’s interest first before positions or individuals,” Dr. Nyan said. It is comprised of the New Democratic Alternative for Liberia Movement (The NEW DEAL Movement), the Free Democratic Party (FDP), and other social democratic political groupings in Liberia. The NDC holds its National Congress in the first quarter of this year 2022. This will follow the Consultative Meeting of the NDC’s North American Chapter held in Pennsylvania in November last year.
Source:Daily Observer
January 08, 2022 11:35 UTC
Hospitals in crisis as Australian COVID-19 infections surge – Global News Network
Martin Scott*Around Australia, more than 116,000 new COVID-19 infections were reported today, smashing yesterday’s record high of 78,166. While New South Wales (NSW) remains the worst-affected state, with 45,098 new cases reported today, infections are increasing rapidly in every state and territory, except Western Australia, which has not yet opened its borders to the rest of the country. In Victoria, 51,356 infections were reported today, including the results of around 20,000 rapid antigen tests (RATs) taken earlier in the week, but registered yesterday. Even discounting these, daily case numbers in the state have increased more than four-fold in the space of one week. Read more of this story(Visited 36 times, 36 visits today)
Source:GNN Liberia
January 08, 2022 07:46 UTC
LIBERIA: CPP Failed, but New Political Coalition Possible — Says NDC Vice Chair Dr. Dougbeh Chris Nyan – Global News Network
A Liberian alliance of political parties, the Collaborating Political Parties (CPP), has been engulfed with internal problems over the past several months as elections for the country’s 2023 general and presidential elections draws nearer. “We are hopeful that a new and stronger political coalition will be formed which will bring together parties that put Liberia’s interest first before positions or individuals,” Dr. Nyan said. It is comprised of the New Democratic Alternative for Liberia Movement (The NEW DEAL Movement), the Free Democratic Party (FDP), and other social democratic political groupings in Liberia. The NDC holds its National Congress in the first quarter of this year 2022. This will follow the Consultative Meeting of the NDC’s North American Chapter held in Pennsylvania in November last year.
Source:GNN Liberia
January 07, 2022 20:49 UTC
Liberia: Police Arrest Sierra Leonean for Attempting to Sell 10-year-old Son
Monrovia – The Liberia National Police has arrested, charged and sent to court a 29-years old Sierra Leonean national, Mr. Mohammed Jalloh Massaquoi for allegedly attempting to sell his son age 10. He said that Momo Kamara advised him not to refer to the boy as human being, but rather as chicken. He said that he asked Mr. Kamara to spearhead the negotiation that will be profitable to the both of them. Minister Gibson was speaking when he met and held bilateral talks with top level Sierra Leonean government officials in Freetown. Gibson assured his counterparts that President George Weah attaches urgency to stopping Human Trafficking, and that the President is interested in a collaboration that will see MRU countries working together to clampdown on all forms of trans-national crimes, with emphasis on human trafficking.
Source:Front Page Africa
January 07, 2022 14:58 UTC
Liberia Bags Assistant Secretary-General Position at UN
Her appointment as Assistant Secretary General (ASG) comes barely eleven months after she was appointed as Resident Coordinator of the UN in Nepal. He averred that the success of Liberian women depends on the support from their husbands. Liberian women have always made us proud. She also held leadership positions across the United Nations in Jordan, Namibia, Nepal and Nigeria; working in multiple sectors and agencies on key issues such as Ebola response coordination. Prior to joining the United Nations, Ms. Nyanti worked as Director of the National AIDS Control Program at the Ministry of Health.
Source:Front Page Africa
January 07, 2022 14:35 UTC
Liberia: 169 Promises, Only 11 Fulfilled – NAYMOTE Releases Pres. Weah Four-Year Performance Report
MONROVIA – Liberia’s leading democratic advancement institution, Naymote Partners for Democratic Development has released its four years performance report of President George M. Weah in office. Based on available data and records, only eleven (11) of the 169 promises were completed, constituting (7%) of all promises during the reporting period. Additional 65 promises (38%) are ongoing; and 93 promises (55%) have not started or not rated due to limited or lack of available data to access progress made towards implementation. This report, which covers the period January 2018 to January 2022, documented promises and policies made by President Weah during and after the 2017 presidential campaign and progress made so far in implementing those promises. Pillar One: Power to the PeopleUnder this pillar, NAYMOTE tracked and documented 59 promises.
Source:Front Page Africa
January 07, 2022 09:37 UTC