ANC Walks Out of CPP Political Leaders' Meeting
... Protest against repeated violations of framework agreementThe political leader of the Alternative National Congress Alexander Cummings walked out of a leadership meeting with his colleagues from the Collaborating Political Parties. The release added despite Cummings best efforts to halt and reverse the repeated violations of the Framework Agreement by Political Leaders of the Collaboration of Political Parties (CPP), his colleagues call for a meeting without an agenda forcing him to be forced to walk out of the meeting of Political Leaders. The internal efforts of the Political Leader of the ANC to get his colleagues to self-correct and reverse course is unsuccessful. According to ANC, this is simply intended to clearly state that neither the ANC nor its Political Leader, or any organ to which it is a member in the CPP. The ANC release was signed by its National Secretary-General Aloysius Toe.
Source:Daily Observer
September 10, 2021 19:18 UTC
UBA Records 33% YoY Profit Growth, Declares 20k Per Share Interim Dividend
As at June 30, 2021, the Group’s Total Assets crossed the $19.5 billion mark as it soared to $20.2 billion up from $18.7 billion at the end of the 2020 financial year. The Group’s Shareholders’ Funds remained robust at $1.83bn up from $1.76bn in December 2020, reflecting its strong capacity for internal capital generation. In line with the bank’s culture of paying both interim and final cash dividend, the Board of Directors of UBA Plc has declared an interim dividend of 20kobo per share for every ordinary share of 50kobo each, held by its shareholders. “Our H12021 performance reflects our progressive efforts in building on the strong momentum that we started the year with. Capital position remained strong, with the capital adequacy and liquidity ratios of 24.9% (22.4% in 2020H1) and 58.3% (58.2% in 2020H1) respectively.
Source:Front Page Africa
September 10, 2021 17:48 UTC
Liberia: Police Arrest Naresh Brothers Manager on for Alleged Power Theft
MONROVIA – The Liberia National Police (LNP) has arrested a 26-year-old India national identified as Amandani Karan for allegedly being involved in power theft. According to the complaint, Patrick S. Nyumah, an employee of the Liberia Electricity Corporation (LEC), the power theft team and the LNP were on its normal routine to curtail the act of power theft in Du-Port Road, when they discovered the act. He said, based on the discovery, the Manager of Naresh Brothers, defendant Karan, was arrested and taken the LNP Central Headquarters in Monrovia. “As soon ad the police officers arrived, they were told that the business centre was connected illegally to LEC power grid and is involved in the act of power theft,” defendant Karan noted. Police, however ,said during its preliminary investigation conducted it was established that the crime (power theft) was perpetrated by Naresh Brother through it General Manager(defendant).
Source:Front Page Africa
September 10, 2021 10:38 UTC
Dr. Cassell Gives L$2M for the Empowerment of the Less Fortunate in Margibi County
Dr. Cassell is also the Chief Executive Officer (CEO)/President of the Dr. Cassell’s Foundation and the Kwenyah Security Firm in Liberia. “I want you people to understand that Dr. Cassell and the PLP is no stranger to Margibi County. To prove to you all that Dr. Cassell is ‘talk and do eagle’, I am going to do few things for you today”. But Dr. Cassell guaranteed the construction of the hand pumps following a passionate plea from the leadership of the community during the program. Responding to the gesture, Madam Barnes commended Dr. Cassell for the gesture.
Source:Front Page Africa
September 10, 2021 10:34 UTC
Naymote Releases Survey Report on the Quality of Governance in Liberia
MONROVIA – Liberia’s premier democracy advancement institution, Naymote Partners for Democratic Development releases it seventh citizens’ perception report on the quality of governance in Liberia. In the 2019 survey report, 57% of respondents said they were very satisfied and satisfied with the way democracy was working in the country. This is a remarkable increase from 2019 when 78% of respondents described the AFL as most trusted. However, trust in the Liberia Drug Enforcement Agency (LDEA) has declined: 78% of respondents don’t trust the LDEA in 2021, as compared to 57% of respondents in 2019. This is an exercise conducted to assess citizens’ perception on the quality of governance in Liberia.
Source:Front Page Africa
September 10, 2021 09:58 UTC
Liberia: Govt, ArcelorMittal Sign Groundbreaking Amended Mineral Development Agreement Today;
The relevant authorities of the Liberian government and ArcelorMittal will sign the latest amendment to the MDA in Monrovia on Friday, September 10, 2021. The statement added that ArcelorMittal’s expansion project will triple iron ore production in Liberia with a corresponding increase in Government revenue and job creation. “This US$800 million Phase Two project will result in direct spending into the Liberian economy of approximately $200 million per year. With the change of Government in Guinea, discussions on exporting Guinean ore through Liberia may take on new momentum. In 2005, Arcelormittal signed an MDA with the Liberian government during the administration of ex-President Ellen Johnson-Sirleaf.
Source:Front Page Africa
September 10, 2021 09:04 UTC
Liberia: Three AFL Soldiers Arrested for Alleged Armed Robbery
Monrovia – Three officers of the Armed Forces of Liberia and one civilian are currently undergoing investigation by the Liberia National Police in collaboration with Military Police, in connection to alleged armed robbery. The three AFL officers who are at the center stage of the joint investigation at the Liberia National Police Headquarters in Monrovia were reportedly picked up on Wednesday, September 8, by police at the Duport Road Market, following their alleged involvement with armed robbery activities in the Old Road area. He said, following their arrest, they were initially taken to the Zone-5 Depot in Paynesville for preliminary investigation and then transferred to the Liberia National Police Headquarters for investigation. However, he said there are witnesses from the community helping police with the investigation to establish whether those arrested are linked to the allegation of carrying out armed robbery. Carter said the AFL and LNP are not taking the allegation lightly, because it borders on the image of the country’s security sector.
Source:Front Page Africa
September 10, 2021 08:48 UTC
West African Civil Society Forum-Liberia Wants ECOWAS Exerts More Pressure on Guinean Military to Restore Democratic Rule
Monrovia – The West African Civil Society Forum (WACSOF) – Liberia team, headed by Mannis Howard Barclay has vehemently condemned the military takeover in neighboring Guinea and called on the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) to put more pressure on the coup leaders to return the country to democratic rule. “WACSOF – Liberia is calling on the Military, headed by Col. Mamady Doumbouya and his men to return the country to civil and democratic leadership,” the group urged. About WACSOFThe West African Civil Society Forum (WACSOF), created by the support of ECOWAS in 2003, is the umbrella network of Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) from the 15 member states of ECOWAS. WACSOF is a Civil Society membership organization, which is a partner and advisor toECOWAS and many institutions. WACSOF envisions a well-organized and vibrant civil society in West Africa, which contributes to the attainment of a stable and prosperous West African region characterized by democracy; human rights; good governance; the rule of law; constitutionalism; economic prosperity; and social justice”.
Source:Front Page Africa
September 10, 2021 08:33 UTC
UNICEF Executive Director Hails Liberia’s Leadership in Negotiating Acceptance of COVID-19 Vaccines
New York – The Executive Director of the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), Ms. Henrietta Fore, has hailed Liberia as a model for negotiating the acceptance of the COVID-19 vaccines through the COVID-19 Global Access (COVAX) facility. To date, we’ve received nearly five hundred thousand doses of COVID-19 vaccines. We are grateful to the Government of the United States, France, the European Union, and other donors to the COVAX facility. The Second Regular Session of the UNICEF Executive Board commenced on Tuesday, September 7, 2021, and will conclude on Friday, September 10, 2021. Liberia is one of thirty-six (36) members of the UNICEF Executive Board.
Source:Front Page Africa
September 10, 2021 08:19 UTC
Liberia: Ex-Rebel General Oforee Diah Summoned in Connection with ‘Missing’ Truck
MONROVIA – The Civil Law Court has issued a writ of summons for an Ex-LURD General, Oforee Diah. The summons is in connection to a US$99,000 truck that is believed to be for Madam Lucretia Turnquist. Defendant Diah was contacted because he was a friend to the complainant’s daughter, and later took delivery of the truck to his house for safekeeping, after Madam Turnquist’s lawyers had prepared a legal document. After some time, defendant Diah then demanded, that she takes delivery of the truck, for fear that parts would be missing, but when they went to collect the truck, it was nowhere to be found, and he refused to say where the truck was. The Civil Law Court has ordered Defendant Diah to respond on or before September 10, and that upon his failure judgment by default will be rendered against him.
Source:Front Page Africa
September 10, 2021 08:06 UTC
Liberia: House Concurs with Senate for Creation of Trehnbo Vocational Institute
MONROVIA – The Plenary of the House of Representatives has concurred with a Senate endorsed bill for the creation of the Trehnbo Vocational Institute (TVI) in Grand Kru County. The bill was submitted Tuesday, August 3, by President Pro-Tempore Albert T. Chie and subsequently passed by the Senate’s Plenary. The institute is expected to offer livelihood skills in masonry, carpentry, plumbing, general agriculture, home economies, electricity, small scale mining and environmental technology. Also, to create, promote and implement co-educational institute of vocational learning within Grand Kru and to grant certificates and diploma. The Trehnbo Vocational Institute shall have Board of Trustees, Director and Deputy Director for Administration, Deputy Director for Academic Affairs, Assistant Director for Fiscal Affairs, Assistant Director for Records, Registration and Admission, Assistant Director for Students Affairs and Heads of Department and Programs.
Source:Front Page Africa
September 10, 2021 08:01 UTC
Liberia: Senate Congratulates National Team Over CAR Win
MONROVIA – The Liberian Senate has congratulated the national team, Lone Star, for its vital victory over the Central African Republic in the 2022 World Cup qualifier match. Senate Pro-Temp Chie further acknowledged the allocation of US$725,000 by the Liberian Senate in the Special Budget for preparation toward the World Cup qualifier games which, according to him, was one of the major steps in helping the national team to fully prepare itself in the prestigious encounters. He noted that the Senate remains committed to help ensure that the national team is up to the task financially so as to bring smiles on the faces of the citizenry through its performance on the continental and world stages. Senator Chie also challenged the national team players to see the victory as a step forward to greater performances that will subsequently lead to the end-result of qualifying for the World Cup for the first time. With a sense of determination, the Pro-Tempore said, the Senate remains confidence that the Lone Star will definitely qualify for the upcoming World Cup.
Source:Front Page Africa
September 10, 2021 07:59 UTC
Visually Impaired Students Want State-owned University of Liberia Introduce Braille Amid COVID-19 Disruption In Academic Activities
Even societal stigma and the lack of unemployment are additional factors that frequently lead visually impaired individuals in isolation. Sadly, out of this huge number, there is no visually impaired student. It is not because the visually impaired do not want to enroll at the school. It starts with training teachers to master the Braille and followed by erecting the right structures to accommodate the visually impaired students so that they can have a comfortable learning environment,” she said. The demand from Gibson and co. comes at the time the University of Liberia is experiencing disruption in enrollment due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Source:Front Page Africa
September 10, 2021 05:08 UTC
Liberia: COVID-19 Shrinks Extractive Revenues in 2020
MONROVIA – Revenues generated from Liberia’s extractive industries in the first half of last year dropped by more than US$5 million due to the coronavirus pandemic, according to in the latest report by Liberia Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (LEITI). LEITI’s Multi-Stakeholder Steering Group (MSG) release the entity’s 12th EITI report a few months ago following years delayed in releasing the report. “Covid-19 has slowed down activities in the extractive sector and that is affecting revenue generation in the sector,” told in a forum in Monrovia recently, “but the Liberia Revenue Authority is doing well in other areas. The government received more extractive revenues within the 2018/19 fiscal year than last time around, according to LEITI report. This initiative is in support of the government’s effort to promote transparency and accountability over the management of revenues from Liberia’s extractive resources, ensuring that all citizens benefit from such resources.
Source:Front Page Africa
September 10, 2021 04:53 UTC
KEEP Dedicates 24th Reading Room at Goba Town Public School
Todee District, Montserado – The Kids Education Empowerment Program’s (KEEP) quest to provide reading rooms for Liberian students in disadvantaged communities reached another milestone when the organization dedicated a reading room at the Goba Town Public School in Todee District, Montserrado County. The reading room, the 24th constructed by KEEP since its establishment, was made possible through the support of OXFAM, the British aid agency. “Today we are dedicating the 24th reading room since we started. The event was attended by education stakeholders and community leaders, who thanked KEEP and its partners for selecting the Goba Town public School. It can be recalled on August 23, KEEP, with support from the Gbowee Foundation dedicated a modern reading room at the J. F. Clarke Elementary School in Gbarnga, Bong County.
Source:Front Page Africa
September 10, 2021 04:37 UTC