Liberia: Deputy Defense Minister for Operations Inspects Military Facilities Nationwide
MONROVIA – The Deputy Minister of National Defense for Operations, Prince Vincent, has begun a nationwide tour in order to acquaint himself and assess the conditions of military facilities around the country. As part of his tour, the Minister, over the weekend, paid a working visit to the Edward Beyan Kesselly Barracks, located along the Roberts International Airport Highway. During the visit, Deputy Minister Vicent informed the Commander of the 23rd Infantry Brigade of Armed Forces of Liberia, Lt/Col.Theophilus Dana, that his visit to the barracks was intended to update the Operational Department of the Ministry of National Defense on the conditions of the barracks. Dana, in a brief chat with Deputy Minister Vincent before the guided tour, expressed delight in having the Deputy Defense Minister visiting the military facilities, stressing that the visit will enable the Deputy Minister to have an appreciable understanding of the current condition of the barracks. The Deputy Minister was accompanied by the Assistant Minister of National Defense for Civil Works, Anthony Jelly, Assistant Minister for Public Affairs, Sam Collins, and the United States Defense Advisor to the Ministry of National Defense and the Armed Forces of Liberia, Thomas G. Wilson amongst others.
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December 16, 2020 06:11 UTC
FAO Gives Over US$100K to Community Group to Reduce Logging
Madam Mariatou Njie, wearing a mask, speaks at the signing ceremony on Monday at the UN headquarters in Sinkor. FrontPage AfricaMONROVIA – The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations has provided US$101,645 to the Benefit Sharing Trust Board of Liberia to help reduce logging in communities across Liberia. Under the National Forestry Reform Law of 2006, logging companies must pay 30 percent of land rental fees to communities. But it has not received any payment from logging concessionaires since 2018, preventing it from carrying out its functions. Communities in September petitioned the National Legislature over the delayed payment, which has yet to be paid.
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December 15, 2020 15:11 UTC
Liberia: ECC Strongly Condemns the Wave of Electoral Violence, Harassment and Intimidation in Gbarpolu County
MONROVIA – The Elections Coordinating Committee (ECC) strongly condemns the wave of electoral violence that is escalating in Electoral District 3, Gbarpolu County linked to the conduct of the Special Senatorial Election (SSE). Boakai Kanneh was allegedly ordered beaten by the traditional group in Norman, Gbarpolu electoral district 3 where the election was expected to take place on today, Tuesday December 15, 2020. The ECC also wishes to implore all state securities to demonstrate neutrality and professionalism in dealing with all electoral stakeholders and implore measures to prevent any further election related violence. About the ECC and Observation of the 2020 Senatorial Elections and ReferendumThe Elections Coordinating Committee (ECC) is a civil society platform, comprising six (6) organizations that observe elections in Liberia. The ECC works in partnership with the National Democratic Institute (NDI) with funding from USAID.
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December 15, 2020 13:52 UTC
Liberia: CDC-led Government Recognizes the Need to Do Better; Sends Concession Message to Opponents
The truth is that mid-term elections the world over are tough on ruling parties and here in Liberia the electoral history confirms that. The Unity Party, for example, did not win Montserrado County though-out its tenure but went to win a two-term presidency. “This is a great combination for all to work for Liberia in the years ahead. “Our desire for a Peaceful, United, Reconciled and Prosperous Bassa is unshakened while we remain engaged with our people going forward. “As President of Liberia,” the Pres.
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December 15, 2020 00:55 UTC
Traditional ‘Devil’ Allegedly Attacks Leading Senatorial Candidate, Supporters on Eve of Extended Election
Voting in the town, located in District #3, Gbarpolu County, was suspended on Election Day when the chief allegedly ordered a group of young people to seize the ballot boxes for unknown reasons. The Precinct Code is #45039 and comprises four polling places with 2,021 registered voters, according the National Elections Commission (NEC). According to the Daily Observer, one of the aggrieved supporters of Madam Kanneh named several persons from the Camp of Rep. Koiwood that were already in the town. At some point we heard that they had to take cover, and that some ballot boxes, again were under siege. On Sunday, she revealed that the NEC magistrate building in River Gee was barricaded with rival senatorial candidates’ supporters who, citing alleged voter fraud, threatened to set the building ablaze while the NEC staff were left stranded inside.
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December 15, 2020 00:45 UTC
Liberia: Collaborating Political Parties’ Cummings, Urey In Rare Public Show of Unity
The most recent altercation between Urey and Cummings was during the primary for the selection of senatorial candidate in Nimba County. Mr. Urey has publicly declared that Mr. Cummings, in his own words, “was not fit to be President”, owing to his late arrival on the political landscape. Mr. Urey says he prefers former Vice President Joseph Boakai. Mr. Urey’s assertions, Mr. Cummings said last October, is a deviation from the objectives of the CPP. As chairman of the CPP, Cummings had said that he was going to work tirelessly with his colleagues in the CPP to ensure victory for all CPP candidates in the December 8 Special Senatorial Elections.
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December 15, 2020 00:40 UTC
Liberia: National Security Agency Commander in Grand Gedeh Arrested for Allegedly Killing Deputy Police Commissioner Alexander Saye
Suspect Sampson Pennue and his weapon used to allegedly kill Deputy Commissioner of Police, Alexander Say (Photos credit: Fitzgerald Garswa MorrisMONROVIA – Police in Grand Gedeh County have officially charged the Regional Commander of the National Security Agency (NSA) for Grand Gedeh County, Sampson Penue for allegedly killing the Deputy Commissioner of Police, Alexander Saye. Prior to his demise, DCP Saye served as Company Commander of the Police Support Unit (PSU), Deputy Chief, Emergency Response Unit (ERU), Chief of Emergency Response Unit, Regional Commander, Montserrado Region (U-142), and lastly served as Regional Commander for Region Four (Grand Gedeh and Sinoe Counties). But according to Police Spokesman, Moses Carter NSA Regional Commander Pennue has been charged with the crime murder in connection with the death of the Deputy Commissioner of Police. Not accidentalCarter ruled out speculation that the alleged act was accidentally carried out by the NSA Commander for Grand Gedeh County. Sampson Pennue went home with his weapon to clear or change the magazine and came back later.
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December 15, 2020 00:11 UTC
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.
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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.
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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.
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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