Global News Network (GNN) Liberia over the weekend honored ArcelorMittal Liberia (AML) as the Foreign Investor of the Year 2023 during the paper’s annual awards ceremony in Monrovia. According to the paper, AML secured this recognition due to its unwavering commitment to employee safety, its status as Liberia’s largest foreign direct investor, and its substantial contribution as the primary revenue generator in the extractive sector. At the event, GNN highlighted AML’s pivotal role as the largest private sector employer in Liberia, acknowledging its significant contributions to the nation’s growth and development over the years. GNN emphasized AML’s holistic approach by pointing out the company’s investments in employee health, education, and safety. Expressing gratitude, Mrs. Peters conveyed appreciation to GNN for the remarkable recognition and extended thanks from the CEO and AML’s management.
Source:GNN Liberia
January 29, 2024 04:02 UTC
But those in the former president’s orbit reportedly made ‘early on’ attempts to recruit a surprising contender – former Democratic candidate RFK Jr. The now-Independant presidential candidate caught the Trump campaign’s eye ‘right out of the box when Bobby announced’ his run for the White House in April 2023, insiders told the New York Post. ‘Trump operatives expressed an interest in Kennedy early on, but it was all premature,’ they said. Despite the unlikely combination, the source clarified: ‘Anything’s possible. I wouldn’t write it off by any means.’While Kennedy may not be out of the running, Trump cryptically told voters earlier this month that he has already picked his running mate – but refused to name names.
Source:GNN Liberia
January 28, 2024 17:08 UTC
BEIJING (AFP) – Apple last year took the largest share of smartphone shipments in the Chinese market for the first time, new data showed on Friday, despite stiffening competition from local players that included a resurgent Huawei. The United States (US) tech giant’s market share in the world’s second-largest economy came in at 19 per cent, industry data provider Canalys said. During a visit to Beijing in March, Apple chief executive officer Tim Cook said his company enjoyed a “symbiotic” relationship with China. Coming in behind Apple last year – with annual smartphone shipment market shares in China of 16 per cent each – were three local manufacturers: Vivo, Oppo and Honor. “Huawei has become the biggest dark horse (in the fourth quarter), returning to the top five league table of Mainland China’s smartphone market after 10 quarters,” said research analyst at Canalys Lucas Zhong.
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January 28, 2024 03:36 UTC
By bne IntelliNews|The US Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has added 17 Liberian-flagged bulk carriers and oil tankers to its Russian sanctions busting blacklist, citing alleged violations related to Western-imposed oil price cap sanctions on Russian oil, it was reported on January 19. Deputy Secretary of the Treasury Wally Adeyemo said the inclusion on the list is the consequence for those violating the price cap that was imposed almost a year ago. “Today’s actions once again demonstrate that anyone who violates the price cap will face the consequences. As bne IntelliNews has reported, the oil price cap sanctions have failed after the Financial Times reported at the end of last year that not one barrel of Russian oil has been sold under the $60 cap imposed by the sanctions. The US Treasury alleges that Hennesea Holdings owns vessels involved in transporting Russian crude oil priced above the $60 per barrel limit.
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January 28, 2024 03:19 UTC
The head of the sub-committee on the joint presidential transition team has justified the poor management of the inauguration ceremony of President Joseph Boakai which brought shame and embarrassment on Liberia. The 2024 inauguration was deemed one of the worse in post war Liberia with a totally disorganized protocol. But the head of the inaugural sub-committee Miatta Fahnbulleh said she was never in control of the budget set aside by the government for the ceremony. The head of the sub-committee on the joint presidential transition team indicated that her proposal both to the GSA and legislature for the usage of the pavilion was never welcomed. They indicated that lack of consultation and proper trained protocol personnel also led to the embarrassment witnessed on MondayVisited 46 times, 8 visit(s) today
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January 27, 2024 14:58 UTC
He has denied the sexual abuse and trafficking allegations levelled by former employee Janel Grant. Ms Grant said that her former boss trafficked her as a “a pawn to secure talent deals” with prospective wrestlers the company was trying to court. She is seeking to void a nondisclosure agreement that she reached with Mr McMahon in 2022. He reportedly offered to pay her $3m for signing the NDA, but Ms Grant claims he only paid her $1m and refused to make further payments. In her lawsuit, Ms Grant said that the former WWE CEO befriended her in 2019 when the two lived in the same apartment building.
Source:GNN Liberia
January 27, 2024 13:44 UTC
The UP County Chair for Nimba told OK fm Afternoon Drive show with Julius Jeh that the national chairman, Rev. The collective agreement for the deduction was not an instruction from the National Chairman, contrary to the implications of the publication. The press statement further indicated:The National Chairman is an esteemed figure, a dedicated clergyman, and an advocate for a corruption-free society. Through this statement, the National Chairman instructs all County Chairs to submit comprehensive expenditure reports of funds received to the National Secretariat by January 31, 2024. Grossly MisappropriatedMr. Sagee Weah, a coordinator in District 3, Rivergee County, told FrontPageAfrirca that his district received US$2,700 while the remaining two districts in the county received US$2,500 each.
Source:Front Page Africa
January 25, 2024 15:32 UTC
Representative Moimah Briggs Mensah of Bong County District #6 has been inducted as the Chairperson of the Israel Allies Foundation Parliament Caucus of Liberia. The appointment of Rep. Mensah was made by Josh Reinstein, the President of the Israel Allies Foundation (IAF). The IAF, also known as the International Israel Allies Caucus Foundation, is a prominent pro-Israel organization. The establishment of the Israel Allies Caucus in the Liberian Legislature in 2018 aimed to mobilize support for Israel and promote Jewish values among parliamentary bodies around the world. Speaker J. Fonati Koffa expressed appreciation to the Israel Allies Foundation for selecting Representative Mensah for the role, highlighting the longstanding relationship between Liberia and Israel.
Source:Daily Observer
January 25, 2024 14:04 UTC
President Boakai was sworn into office at midday, on Monday January 22, 2024. Dressed in a traditional country cloth attire, President Boakai began to show signs of distress due to the high temperature. Liberians deserve better,” the CDC Secretary General said. “Circumstances surrounding fainting and death of people at what should be a joyous occasion as inauguration need to be investigated,” Koijee said. We need President Boakai and the new leadership; we need a criminal investigation.
Source:Front Page Africa
January 25, 2024 02:07 UTC
The first five of President Joe Boakai’s cabinet appointments have been named and, from the look of things, they are indicative of his priorities as they unfold. While there appear to be other competing priorities to jumpstart his administration, it may not be altogether surprising for the security sector to be captured in three out of President Boakai’s first five appointments. Over the rest of the Weah administration, Liberians would find themselves living in increased fear. Former warlords, including one Augustina Nagbe (alias “General Power”), participated in tactical operations under the cover of the Liberia National Police, and opposition actors were intimidated and attacked, with evidence streamed on live social media. Boakai’s three security sector appointees include Gregory Coleman, Inspector General-designate, Liberia National Police; Sam Gaye, Director, Executive Protective Service; and Samuel Kofi Woods, National Security Advisor.
Source:Daily Observer
January 24, 2024 22:40 UTC
By Gerald C. Koinyeneh – [email protected]Ambassador Greenfield led the U.S. delegation to the inauguration of President Boakai and Vice President Jeremiah Koung. She highlighted the presence of the USAID Director, who discussed these priorities with the Liberian President during their meeting. Ambassador Greenfield assured that American businesses are eager to invest in Liberia but emphasized the crucial role of the government in restoring confidence. And I am very confident that President Boakai will provide that confidence to the private sector. President Boakai responded promptly, reiterating his government’s commitment to rebuilding trust and strengthening the Liberia-U.S. relationship.
Source:Front Page Africa
January 24, 2024 19:30 UTC
In his inaugural address on Monday, January 22, President Boakai outlined his first hundred-day mission, urging realistic expectations from the citizens. Delivering his inaugural speech, President Boakai believed that he had come to rekindle (renew) the hopes of the Liberian people. Focusing on addressing corruption and impunity, President Boakai stressed the need to build a society where these vices have no place. President Boakai reassured the public of his commitment to restoring the rule of law, emphasizing respect for the three branches of government. Close Sign up for free AllAfrica Newsletters Get the latest in African news delivered straight to your inbox Top Headlines Liberia Governance By submitting above, you agree to our privacy policy.
Source:Daily Observer
January 24, 2024 19:11 UTC
Liberians and relatives of Dauson V. Kamara based in the United States who came to witness the inauguration of President Joseph Nyuma Boakai lost life as a result of heat exhaustion on Capitol Hill on Monday, January 22, 2024. According to report Mr. Kamara arrived in the country from the US for the inauguration,but unfortunately fell off due to intense heat, which also affected the President during his inaugural speech. Several others who attended the ceremony were badly.affected during the intensed heat which overwhelmed that day. Visited 69 times, 69 visit(s) today
Source:GNN Liberia
January 24, 2024 13:17 UTC
The government of Liberia through the National Fisheries and Aquaculture Authority (NaFAA) has disclosed that the commissioning of the Moroccan newly constructed state of the art Scientific Research Vessel will take place this Friday January 26, 2024. Emma Metieh Glassco and the Moroccan Minister of Agriculture, Maritime Fisheries, rural development, water and forest H.E Mohammed SADIKI signed an agreement that would allow the Moroccan research vessel to conduct an independent stock assessment on Liberia’s territorial water to ascertain its commercial viability and attract further investments. Liberia is also expecting the Secretary General and Presidents of regional fisheries management organizations (RFMOs) to this historic event. The stock assessment is aimed at gathering data which has long undermined the fisheries sector and shall be useful to develop management plan for governance and also to ascertain its commercial viability. The stock assessment when completed will trickle industrialization of the Liberian fisheries sector.
Source:GNN Liberia
January 24, 2024 10:16 UTC
"UBA is honoured to be named the Bank of the Year in these eight countries and to receive the overall Award for Africa. We remain committed to delivering top-notch banking services that positively impact the lives of our customers across the continent. The award recognises the bank’s strength across Africa, including many of its most competitive markets,” Macknight stated. Only recently, UBA joined companies with N1trillion capitalization having seen its shares grew by over 260% since the beginning of 2023. United Bank for Africa Plc is a leading Pan-African financial institution, offering banking services to more than twenty-five (25) million customers, across 1,000 business offices and customer touch points in 20 African countries.
Source:Daily Observer
January 24, 2024 07:16 UTC