Humanitarian, Media Personality Amb. Karishma Pelham-Raad Declares Intention to Contest Montserrado’s District #10 Legislative Seat in 2023
Declaring her intention at a well-attended press conference held at her residence on Wednesday, Amb. Monrovia – One of Liberia’s leading humanitarians and top radio personalities, Ambassador Karishma Pelham-Raad has announced her intention to contest as Representative for Montserrado County District #10. Ambassador Pelham-Raad, a member of the ruling Coalition for Democratic Change (CDC) is a prominent resident of the district and the Chief Executive Officer of ‘Her Royal Highness (HRH) Charity Foundation’. “As CEO of HRH Charity Foundation, I, Karishman Pelham-Raad want to officially pronounce my declaration of intent to contest for Representative of Electoral District#10 Montserrado County,” she announced. Montserrado County District #10 is one of the most politically-charged electoral districts in the county.
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March 18, 2021 07:07 UTC
Liberia: Nya D. Twayen Foundation Launched in Nimba to Help the Less Fortunate
Liberia: Nya D. Twayen Foundation Launched in Nimba to Help the Less FortunateGanta, Nimba County — A son of Nimba County, Nya D. Twayen, Jr, on Saturday, March 13, 2021 launched the Nya D. Twayen Foundation dedicated to creating economic empowerment for residents of the county. “I’m thrilled to announce the launch of the Nya D. Twayen Foundation. “I’m committed to supporting and empowering my fellow kinsmen.”Continuing, he added: “The creation of this Foundation is an important step in developing more opportunities for residents of Nimba County. History of the FoundationThe Nya D. Twayen Foundation was established in 2018 purposely to engage with Liberians in the areas of education, health and sanitation, peace-building, youth and women empowerment, and leadership. The initial focus of the Foundation is on Nimba, county of its founder for the intend of helping his kinsmen as a means of giving back to the people of Nimba.
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March 18, 2021 00:00 UTC
Liberia: BlueCrest Poised to Put out Its 3rd Batch Of Graduates
Monrovia – The Administration of Bluecrest has disclosed that over 100 people are expected to graduate from the institution which will be the 3rd batch of graduates. Speaking ahead of the commencement, the Head of the Diploma Programs at BlueCrest University College Anand Kumar Gupta stressed the need for Liberian students to get more involved into the information technology sector of the Country. He said BlueCrest since its operations in Liberia has helped bridge the gap in the Information Technology sector of the country and remains committed to said drive for the betterment of the students of Liberia. Meanwhile, the Chairman on Education at the House of Representatives Johnson Gweglo is expected to serve as the third commencement speaker of the BlueCrest University College. The 130 graduates are expected to bag respective Diplomas and Degrees in Bachelor of Science in Information Technology, Bachelor of Business Administration and Diploma in Information Technology, among others.
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March 18, 2021 00:00 UTC
Liberia: Mass Prison Break in Bong County as over 13 Inmates Escape Gbarnga Central Prison
Gbarnga — A total of 12 inmates serving at the Gbarnga Central Prison have escaped from detention in a recent jailbreak, Bong County Attorney Jonathan Flomo disclosed Wednesday, March 17. Flomo said the inmates were 17 in a cell, but 12 were successful in breaking the cell during the early hours of Wednesday. Flomo said the inmates were notorious criminals who were placed behind bars following police preliminary investigations about their alleged allegations. He urged residents of the county to aid the security of the county with necessary information that will lead to the rearrests of the 12 inmates. Flomo, meanwhile, said the joint security in the county has launched an investigation amongst prison authority regarding the “difficult to believe” jail break at the prison facility.
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March 18, 2021 00:00 UTC
Liberia: National Security Agency to Investigate Lofa County Rep. Francis Nyumalin over ‘Threats’ to the Presidency
“There are plans to determine that the Lofa County seat cannot be occupied by Brownie Samukai – meaning that the decision of the Lofa people will be nullified,” he said. In his OK FM interview, he said “any attempt to declare the Lofa County seat would be the beginning of a negotiation for an interim government”. On March 8, the Supreme Court halted his certification by the National Election Commission (NEC). Of the 11 candidates who vied for the Lofa County senatorial seat, Samukai received 20, 431 votes, followed by Independent candidate Cllr. Samukai has experienced mixed rulings with the Supreme Court since he won the senatorial seat in Lofa.
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March 18, 2021 00:00 UTC
Liberia: “Attack on Our Democracy” – Senate Describes Arson Attack on Elections Commission, Justice Nagbe
MONROVIA – The Liberian Senate has condemned the act of violence meted on the headquarters of the National Elections Commission (NEC) on 9th Street, Sinkor and Associate Justice Joseph Nagbe in Brewerville by known individuals. The arson attack on the NEC occurred the night hours of March 15 leading to the complete burning of pickup truck and the partial burning of the garage. The attack on the NEC occurred a week after similar attack was meted on the residence of the Associate Justice of the Supreme Court. According to the Senate, the throwing of petrol bombs and other lethal objects in recent times at the home of Associate Justice Nagbe and the NEC “is an attack our democracy and it is totally unacceptable”. The Liberian Senate has therefore urged the Liberia National Police to be more vigilant aimed at protecting the NEC, and the three branches of government.
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March 18, 2021 00:00 UTC
Liberia: Former NEC Commissioners Express Disappointment in the Unprecedented Delay Associated with the Conclusion of the 2020 Senatorial Election
Liberia: Former NEC Commissioners Express Disappointment in the Unprecedented Delay Associated with the Conclusion of the 2020 Senatorial ElectionMONROVIA — Two former Commissioners of the National Elections Commission (NEC) James Fromayan and Johnathan Weedor, now heads for a local election monitoring group, ‘Center for Development and Elections’ Management (CEDEM) have expressed disappointment and surprise for the unprecedented delay that is associated with the conclusion of the 2020 Senatorial Election. “There is absolutely no justifiable reason why NEC has not certificated Mr. Brownie Samukai after his convincing victory in December. CEDEM believe that ruling by the Supreme Court is the basis for the current multiplicity of complaints filed to the Elections Commission. CEDEM is a National Civil Society Organization established in May 2019 by Liberians dedicated to the peace and development of Liberia. The Center is dedicated to finding solution to the challenges confronting the Liberian Society in areas of election and other sectors of national development.
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March 18, 2021 00:00 UTC
School Expels 6-Year-Old on Suspicion that She’s A Witch
The school stopped little Catherine Karma from attending classes on ground that she would initiate other students into witchcraft. The Kindergarten student is among the first batch of students to enroll in the school when it was established last year. “My friends lied on me to my teacher so they say I should not go to school again. I want go back to school, I missed my friends and my teacher,” the six-year-old said. They want see me, so I passed on my daughter’s campus to find out what happened.
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March 18, 2021 00:00 UTC
Liberia: Dr. Cassell Gives LWSC Striking Employees L$2M To Restore Water Supply In Grand Cape Mount
The amount presented to the aggrieved LWSC employees is equivalent to L$1,922,700. Dr. Cassell made the presentation of the amount when he visited the striking workers in the county on Tuesday, March 16. We want them to resume services and open the lines for our people to continue to receive safe drinking water because, water is life. He added that though numerous communications were sent out prior to the strike action, nobody show any concern to discourage the aggrieved employees from staging the go-slow action. Meanwhile, citizens of Robertsport, Grand Cape Mount County have lauded Dr. Cassell for “thinking” about them in times of need.
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March 17, 2021 19:18 UTC
Liberia: Naymote Condemns Arson Attacks Call for Political Tolerance
MONROVIA – Liberia’s premier democracy advancement institution, Naymote Partners for Democratic Development has strongly condemned the arson attacks (petrol bombs) on the National Elections Commission (NEC) and home of Associate Justice Joseph Nagbe by unknown men. The institution is calling on all political leaders and Liberians to be conflict sensitive, respect the rule of law to promote peace and prevent violence. The institution’s Executive Director, Eddie Jarwolo is calling for a politically tolerant society. He said democracy is a fundamental value in any society where the majority rules while the rights of the minority protected. The institution is calling for an urgent and impartial investigation by the Liberian National Police and perpetrators be brought to justice.
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March 17, 2021 16:52 UTC
Liberia: Lutheran Massacre Victims ask US Judge to find Ex-AFL Colonel Liable for the Slaughter
The St. Peter’s Lutheran Church Massacre is the single-worst atrocity in the Liberian Civil War (1989-2003), with 600 people—predominantly Gios and Manos—killed on July 29th, 1990. First VictoryA war crimes court campaigner with a placard at the “March for Justice” in 2018. “Everybody knows that the Lutheran Church Massacre happened, but there has been no accountability. The people responsible for the Lutheran Church Massacre remain free.”Victim John Z said, “It is very difficult for me to remember and speak about these events, because it makes me feel terrible. “We feel justice is closer,” said Marcus Quoigoah, president of the Lutheran Church Massacre Survivors Association.
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March 17, 2021 09:11 UTC
Liberia: Elections Commission Headquarters Attacked with Petrol Bomb
MONROVIA – The National Elections Commission (NEC) is assisting the Liberia National Police (LNP) to investigate an arson attack on the its headquarters that led to the burning of one of the commission’s pickup truck. The perpetrator(s) remain unknown. According to the NEC, during preliminary investigation, additional unexploded petrol bombs were discovered in its premises. Last Wednesday, the home of Associate Justice Joseph Nagbeh was attacked in similar fashion. The perpetrators also remain unknown.
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March 17, 2021 07:52 UTC
Liberia: Collaborating Political Parties Vow to Resist Corruption of the Courts; Says Brownie Saga is a Conspiracy against the People of Lofa County
MONROVIA – The Collaborating Political Parties (CCP) says it will resist the continued corruption of Liberia courts, and the continued use and/or abuse of the country’s judiciary to the detriment of peace, security and stability. “Today, therefore, let the word go forth that the CPP will resist the continued corruption of our courts, and the continued use and/or abuse of our judiciary to the detriment of our country’s peace, security and stability. “Let it be known that the CPP stands with the gallant men and women of the Armed Forces of Liberia who must be justly reimbursed as directed by the highest court. “Our duty to act is one we consider to be nationally compelling. Liberia cannot simply claim to be democratic, and at the same time, permit the actions of our courts and democratic institutions to bend the rule of law selectively, out of convenience, or be engaged in lawless behavior.
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March 17, 2021 07:52 UTC
Liberia: Emotional Witness Tells War Crimes Court Gibril Massaquoi Burned People Alive
He told the court that he was kept alive because he was literate and the fighters decided he was useful to them. The RUF terrorized Sierra Leone cutting the hands and arms from civilians including children. “I saw Gibril Massaquoi and Zigzag Maza in Kpokolahun, and I saw him (Massaquoi) among the soldiers and they were paying courtesy to him. The Mende tribe is in Sierra Leone, about three hours walk away from our town,” he said. She told the court she could not recall the exact name that she gave to the Finnish police who interviewed her before the trial.
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March 17, 2021 07:47 UTC
Association of Liberian Journalists in the Americas Calls on Justice Minister Musah Dean to Resign
MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota — The Association of Liberian Journalists in the Americas (ALJA) says it has lost trust and confidence in the ability of Justice Minister Musah Dean to effectively serve as Attorney General of Liberia. ALJA said when the Minister faced the Liberian Senate, he lied under oath after he distanced himself from the Solicitor General’s communication. The Association said the entire episode has eroded Minister Dean’s credibility and expressed shock that the Liberian senate failed hold him in contempt for perjury. ALJA says the fact that President Weah recently urged Liberians to purchase CCTV cameras for their own protection is an indictment of Minister Dean and the entire criminal justice system. The Association says because the Minister has failed to consistently uphold those values and effectively conduct the functions of his office, it believes the country would be better serve if the Justice Minister were to resign his position.
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March 17, 2021 07:41 UTC