Liberia: Patrol Boat Missing From Sinoe’s Port; NPA Remains Tightlipped
But the Management of the National Port Authority remains tightlipped on the issue of the missing boat. The Communication Director at NPA, Malcolm Scott did not confirm neither deny the report of the missing boat. A patrol boat: Smit Qasim and Pilot boat: Smit Oloma, for use at the Port of Greenville in Sinoe County. Since the arrival of the Marine crafts at the Greenville Port in Sinoe County, economic activities at the port has been smoothly running until the patrol boat went missing recently. Similarly, the pilot boat was named PILOT III because the Port of Greenville is ranked third among the four ports within the National Port Authority port system.
Source:Front Page Africa
December 15, 2020 00:03 UTC
Liberia: Cllr. Boakai Kanneh “Severely Beaten and Left for Dead” – Cllr. Moiffie Kanneh, Brother of Boakai, Tells FPA
Boakai Kanneh (pictured), who is an Assistant Professor of Law at the Louis Arthur Grimes School of Law at the University of Liberia, is the head of the Law Reform Commission (LRC)Monrovia – Cllr. Moiffie Kanneh, brother of Cllr. Boakai Kanneh, has told FrontPageAfrica that his brother (Boakai Kanneh) and sister were attacked in Gbarpolu County earlier today, Monday, December 14. My brother was severely beaten and left for dead,” he narrated with deep sadness on his tune. Kanneh stated that he didn’t know the whereabouts of his sister, his brother and others who had gone with them to Nomod Town.
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December 14, 2020 23:53 UTC
ECOWAS Envoy Hails Liberia’s Kindness toward His Diplomatic Sojourn in the Country
Ajisomo expressed the warmest gratitude to the Government and People of Liberia and held useful and productive discussion with Foreign Minister Kemayah at his foreign ministry office on Capitol Hill. Minister Kemayah noted that he got to know the ECOWAS Envoy Amb. Minister Kemayah lauded Amb. “And those are the kinds of qualities that we look for, and your work yielded and continues to yield fruits,” Minister Kemayah added. Ajisomo as a role model in diplomacy, saying hats off to the ECOWAS Envoy on behalf of H.E.
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December 14, 2020 23:41 UTC
Liberian Banker Bags Prestigious Nigerian Credit Manager of the Year 2020 Award
Monrovia – A Liberian Corporate Banker, Mr. Youssouf Barry, has been awarded the prestigious Nigeria Institute of Credit Administration (ICA), Industry Award 2020 for his level of integrity, hard work, dedication and commitment in strengthening the Banking Industry. Mr. Barry was awarded the prestigious ICA award along with several other high-profiled credit industry gurus from Nigeria, Ghana and other places. He breaks the record as the first Liberian to bag such international award from the ICA since its founding in 1996. Fellow Youssouf currently serves as Head of Commercial and Credit Banking at Afriland First Bank with oversight responsibility on Credit and Credit Management. He is a skilled and experienced credit administrator with excellent budgeting, banking, coaching, credit analysis and strong financial management, professional background.
Source:Front Page Africa
December 14, 2020 23:35 UTC
Liberia: Coalition for Democratic Change Concession Statement in the Senatorial Election
Africa and the World have just witnessed the holding of free, fair and transparent Mid-Term Senatorial elections in Liberia, whose results are being progressively announced by the National Elections Commission. These elections as stated by the President are indeed a democratic triumph on which we can all build to move Liberia forward. This is a great combination for all to work for Liberia in the years ahead. Special thanks also to the leadership of the Coalition for Democratic Change and leaders at various levels of the CDC. Long live the Mighty Coalition for Democratic Change and may God continue to bless our nation and people!
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December 14, 2020 16:10 UTC
Liberia: Senatorial Elections Fading Popularity of the Weah-led Government
But the call for reshuffle in the Weah-led government did not start with the results of these elections. President Weah, though he has carried out a few changes in his government, has been somewhat adamant in harkening to the call for change. The massive loss of several seats in the December 8 Senatorial election is a statement from the public to the government. “In the brief time President Weah has been in office, the nation has experienced extraordinary amounts of challenges to date. Peter Mulbah, a resident of Sinkor, Monrovia told FrontPageAfrica that he was confident that the CDC senatorial candidate Thomas Fallah was going to win the election.
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December 14, 2020 01:52 UTC
Liberia: Former Sex Worker Explains How An Empowerment Program Changed Her Life
She explained how reprehensive she was when she was approached by Facia to participate in a life change skills training program. She was among 181 candidates who graduated with skills in, plumbing, tailoring, hair dressing, soap making and many other skills. Thanks to the Socio-Economic Empowerment Disadvantage (SEED) project who helped us.”Like her, there were many others who graduated with similar stories or even worst stories. Technical training was hands-on and experiential, with a priority on small groups for easier management and personalization. Trained youth who successfully completed the technical training were provided start-up kits and organized into cooperatives for engagement in small enterprise development.
Source:Front Page Africa
December 14, 2020 01:18 UTC
Liberia Council of Churches Urges the National Elections Commission to Release Results of the December 8 Senatorial Elections Promptly
Liberia Council of Churches Urges the National Elections Commission to Release Results of the December 8 Senatorial Elections PromptlyMONROVIA – The Liberia Council of Churches (LCC), through its President, Bishop Kortu K. Brown has challenged authorities of the National Elections Commission (NEC) to ensure the release of the results of the December 8, 2020 senatorial election, the national referendum and the by-elections in Montserrado County and Sinoe Counties respectively. “We encourage the NEC to release the results of the December 8, polls in a timely and condusive manner to undermine the growing public concern about the election results”. ObservationsIn its findings, the LCC observed that voters experienced difficulties in locating their polling places during the voting process. According to Bishop Brown, NEC voter registration checking online system encountered difficulties including reported voter fraud. At the sametime, the Liberia Council of Churches has called on Liberians to maintain the peace and security of the country.
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December 14, 2020 01:07 UTC
Liberia: Why Senator Yallah Lost Re-election – Rift with VP Taylor; Role in Ja’neh Impeachment
Fallout with VP TaylorYallah’s defeat in the December 8 Senate election was largely attributed to his fallout with Liberia’s Vice President, Jewel Howard-Taylor. Howard-Taylor claimed Yallah failed to bring the dividends of democracy over the years for which he which he was elected. Many Muslims in the county bashed Yallah, who served as secretary to the committee that impeached Ja’neh, for his role played. At certain point of the campaign they made their decisions known to support Moye as a means of “repaying” Yallah. The plot against Yallah was well calculated as Tokpah Mulbah and George Mulbah were out to repay Yallah.
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December 14, 2020 00:45 UTC
Liberia: EPA, UNDP Begins Revision and Consultation on Short-lived Climate Pollutants
Kakata, Margibi County – The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) in partnership with the United Nations Development Program (UNDP) last Thursday and Friday held a stakeholders’ engagement and technical training with stakeholders to provide insights to help policy makers understand targets and policies on how ‘highly potent’ short-lived climate pollutants (SLCPs) can be added in Liberia’s revised Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC). As opposed to carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases, short-lived climate pollutants have relatively short lifetime in the atmosphere and a global warming influence on the climate. As such, reducing SLCPs can help in achieving climate objectives while contributing to improving the air quality. The training was attended by various stakeholders, including National Public Health Institute, Ministry of Finance & Development Planning, Ministry of Commerce & Industries and representatives from the private sector and various Universities across Liberia. The activity is being sponsored by the UNDP in partnership with the Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency (SIDA) under the UNDP Global Climate Promise initiative that supports countries in enhancing NDC ambitions.
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December 14, 2020 00:22 UTC
Accountability Lab Liberia Awards Winners of the Rap2Rep Coronavirus Musical Campaign
The Country Director of Accountability Lab Liberia W. Lawrence Yealue II along with first winner Hellen Smith and second winner Andrew Horton of the Rap2Rep Musical CompetitionMonrovia – Accountability Lab Liberia has awarded Hellen Smith, an emerging gospel musical artist as the winner of this year’s Rap2Rep musical campaign, a special feature that places high emphasis on the Coronavirus awareness message. Rap2Rep is a musical campaign program organized by the Accountability Lab Liberia back in 2015. But this year campaign named and style Rep2Rep Coronavirus music campaign which is sponsored by the United States Embassy places high emphasis on the novel Coronavirus pandemic awareness message. “Accountability Lab is working with young people using their musical talents to preach consciousness and social change,” the Country Director of Accountability Lab Liberia said. According to Yealue, it was a fiery competition adding that it was the first time for the Accountability Lab to conduct the Rap2Rep competition online, amid the Coronavirus pandemic.
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December 14, 2020 00:11 UTC
Liberia: Open Letter to President Weah
Dear President Weah:Treat the people as though it is their place in society to elect you and receive handouts in return. Don’t provide security protection for them, but tell them to buy their own CCTV cameras. Build few miles of public roads but invest millions in your private properties with public money. You should be thinking about how you can provide employment for thousands of youths that have become petty criminals. If you don’t correct your errors, the Liberian people will do in 2023 as they are doing in 2020.
Source:Front Page Africa
December 14, 2020 00:11 UTC
EJF Launches Communities for Fisheries Project in Liberia
MONROVIA – The Environmental Justice Foundation (EJF), in partnership with the National Fisheries and Aquaculture Authority (NaFAA), is launching a four-year project: Communities for Fisheries. Under the umbrella of the EU-Liberia Agriculture Programme, the project seeks to empower communities to co-manage fisheries and reduce illegal fishing, building lasting sustainability and social equity into Liberia’s fishing sector. This will help to safeguard food security and coastal livelihoods across the country. However, fishing communities can act as custodians of the resources they rely on, safeguarding the sustainability of Liberia’s waters. EJF is delighted to be launching Communities for Fisheries, which is enabled by the generous funding support of the European Union.
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December 13, 2020 17:37 UTC
Liberia: Three Bodies Retrieved from Collapsed Mine While 15 More Trapped Underground in Bong County
Liberia: Three Bodies Retrieved from Collapsed Mine While 15 More Trapped Underground in Bong CountyBONG COUNTY – The bodies of three illegal gold miners were retrieved from a collapsed mineshaft on Saturday in David Dean Town in Kokoyah Statutory District, Bong County, while six others are feared dead following the mishap which occurred on the night of Friday, December 11, 2012, FrontPageAfrica has gathered. Rescue efforts were already underway at David Dean Town, where the incident happened. “We are yet to ascertain the number of people trapped inside,” said a police officer. A local Lands and Mines Inspector in Bong told FrontPageAfrica over 10 illegal miners were feared to have been buried alive at the David Dean Town Illicit mining center. Illegal mining of gold, which poses serious safety risks, is rampant in David Dean Town and results in the deaths of several people every year.
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December 12, 2020 12:21 UTC
Deadline Looms: Urgent Immigration Assistance for Liberians
Universal Human Rights International (UHRI) and Immigration Attorneys from the Harvard University Legal Immigration Clinic are hosting an Immigration Event online (www.zoom.us. / meeting ID: 2430960871 ) for all beneficiaries of the Liberian Green Card Bill. It’s happening This Saturday, December 12, 2020 at 3:30PM Eastern Standard Time or 8:30PM GMT. Registration is free athttps://www.eventbrite.com/e/liberian-green-card-deadline-questions-answers-with-harvard-legal-tickets-132507458375You can also go to WWW.freeliberia.org or on Facebook and search for the Free Liberia Movement. Recording of event will be available on Free Liberia Movement website (www.freeliberia.org) .
Source:Front Page Africa
December 12, 2020 11:37 UTC