Chocolate – Made in Liberia: Local Producing Factory Hopeful of a Better Future
Unlike many of its neighboring West African nations, Liberia is not known as a traditional mainstream producer of cocoa beans. It produces about 10,000 metric tons of cocoa beans a year, just 0.2% of world’s production. Redimere chocolates is producing chocolate 70% dark chocolate, and cocoa tea. Unlike many of its neighboring West African nations, Liberia is not known as a traditional mainstream producer of cocoa beans. Despite the vital role cocoa plays, incentives and opportunities for producers to benefit from growing and selling cocoa beans are few.
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October 13, 2020 05:48 UTC
Liberia: CPP Women Candidates Hold Fund Raising Dinner to Support Candidates in Five Counties
The purpose of the dinner was to raise fund to support female candidates of the Collaborating Political parties. The purpose of the dinner was to raise fund to support female candidates of the Collaborating Political parties. Senator Karnga Lawrence said the purpose of the event is to help female candidates especially those running on the ticket of the CPP. Women need to be fearlessMadam Edith Gongloe Weh, the CPP’s candidate in vote-rich Nimba County, challenged women to be fearless. She admonished women political candidates to be fearless and strong in the midst of financial influence and intimidation from men.
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October 13, 2020 05:48 UTC
Cocoa stakeholders Hold Strategic Conference on The Sector; Brainstorms Exporting Quality Cocoa from Liberia
Monrovia – Stakeholders of Liberia’s Cocoa sector have concluded a day-long annual season Kickoff Conference to symbolically commence this year’s cocoa season. The selected representatives participated in the steering committee meeting to review the goals of the National Cocoa Sector Public-Private Platform (NC3P) and provide a mandate for activities of the cocoa sector platform for the next six months. “We also want to ensure that LACRA effectively regulate the cocoa sector. Most of our cocoa lose value after they are harvested.”The Liberian National Cocoa Sector Public-Private Platform, also known as the NC3P, is apublic-private platform that has played a significant role in the visioning, coordination, and facilitation of some key interventions within the cocoa sector. This structure has laid the ground for future work such as the finalization of the Liberia Cocoa Sector Roadmap and other programs thereafter.
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October 12, 2020 18:21 UTC
Liberia: St. Paul’s Presbyterian School Dedicates Student Cafeteria Refurbished by American Donors
Funds to refurbish the cafeteria were provided by some American donor friends of Rev. Massa M. Sheriff, a 9th Grader student on behalf of the St. Paul’s School expressed thanks and appreciations to the donors. The Acting Principal of St. Paul’s School, Mr. Sando J. Momolu, expressed gratitude to the American donor friends and Rev Harris for supporting the school. Lester R. Lee, Senior Pastor of St. Paul’s Presbyterian Church, offered the dedication prayers for the cafeteria. He also prayed that the Lord Jesus Christ will continue to bless St. Paul’s students, the American donor friends and potential supporters of the school and Church in Liberia.
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October 12, 2020 00:11 UTC
Liberia: Embracing Uncle Sam’s Visa Restrictions For Democracy Underminers
SAID MR. POMPEO: ”We will watch closely the actions of individuals who interfere in the democratic process and will not hesitate to consider consequences – including visa restrictions – for those responsible for election-related violence. IN LIBERIA, the buildup to the December 8 Senatorial Midterm elections has been marred by tension amid rapidly growing concerns over the cleaning of the voter roll. “This protest will continue until our demands which include but are not limited to cleaning the Voter Roll, Cancel and properly re-do the fraudulent voter roll update, and other issues of national concern, are addressed,” the CPP stated in a press statement. THE MALI QUAGMIRE is a clear example of how ugly things can turn when the democratic process is undermined. IN LIBERIA, the cleaning of the voter roll is important to avoid any post-election issues down the line.
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October 12, 2020 00:00 UTC
Liberia: House of Reps., Elections Commission Summoned by Supreme Court over Opposition Complaint of Constitutional Breaches
“In the event of a vacancy in the Legislature caused by death, resignation and expulsion or otherwise, the presiding officer shall within 30 days notify the Elections Commission thereof. On the NEC, the CPP further contended that the constitutional mandate of the 90-day period commences immediately following the day after receipt of the vacancy notification. ‘It shows how gravely unmindful the National elections Commission has become of its constitutional duty and the fundamental laws of this country. However, some said due to the financial burden associated with the holding of the by-elections separately, it was logical to combine the elections. It had earlier petitioned the Supreme Court to order NEC to clean the Voter Roll but Justice Youh, serving as Justice in chambers thrashed the petitioned.
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October 11, 2020 23:48 UTC
Liberia: MOVEE National Women League wants Party withdrawn from Rainbow Alliance
Monrovia – The National Women League of the Movement for Economic Empowerment (MOVEE) is calling on the leadership of the party to withdraw from the Rainbow Alliance. The women accused acting MOVEE chairman Dan Saryea of instituting the merger with the Rainbow Alliance without the consent of MOVEE’s axillaries. “The National Women League of MOVEE has observed and learned with dismay the unethical and illegal manner in which the acting chairman of our dear party has proceeded with the process leading to committing the Party (MOVEE) to a so-called Rainbow Alliance without the knowledge, involvement and consent of the National Women League, and other leaders and stakeholders of the party, which is very unfortunate. Speaking further, Nancy Duogbour, National Women League Secretary of MOVEE stated that they are going to inform NEC not to recognize MOVEE as part of the Rainbow Alliance. “We therefore call on the National Election Commission not to recognize MOVEE as member of Rainbow Alliance.
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October 11, 2020 23:44 UTC
Liberia: Dumoe Calls for a United Bong County; As Elders Welcome His Ambition to Be Senator
Bong County – Bong County Senatorial hopeful, Menikpakei Dumoe has called on the people of county to form a united front if their land is to be developed. He spoke recently when the elders and people of Fouama District in Bong County bestowed their blessing upon him in support of his senatorial ambition. The elders and people of Bong Mines received Dumoe with a rousing welcome. As Dumoe entered Bong Mines, marketers and women in the area spread their lappa, danced and sang his slogans. He told Dumoe environmental concerns, education, health, public safety and quality resources should be the concern of all leaders when young people vote them.
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October 11, 2020 23:27 UTC
Liberia: Pres. Weah Wants the United States to Help with Investigation of the Deaths of Four Auditors
Liberia: Pres. Weah Wants the United States to Help with Investigation of the Deaths of Four AuditorsMONROVIA – President George M. Weah has asked the United States Embassy in Monrovia to help with the ongoing investigation into the deaths of two staffers of the Liberia Revenue Authority and the head of the Internal Audit Agency, Emmanuel B. Nyeswa. President Weah explained that he understands why some people will engage in speculations about what might have caused the unexplained deaths, but he called on everyone to “give the authorities chance to determine the cause of death”. President Weah has also reiterated the government’s earlier commitment to carry out an open and impartial investigation. “But I am working to make sure we determine what happened through the investigation..”, he said.
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October 11, 2020 23:12 UTC
Liberia: Charles Gibson Breaks Confirmation Barrier
Monrovia – The Senate Committee on Labor has recommended to plenary the confirmation of Cllr. Charles Gibson to the Position of Minister of Labor, clearing the way for Cllr. “We therefore recommend to plenary of the senate the confirmation of Mr. Charles Gibson as Minister of Labor.”Cllr. Gibson faced the Liberian Senate Committee on Labor, chaired by Senator Matthew Jay (IND-River Gee County). According to Senator Teahjay, Cllr.
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October 11, 2020 22:52 UTC
Liberia: Lawmakers, Women Consortium Want Referendum Postponed over Lack of Civic Education
The referendum, seeking to amend portions of the Constitution of Liberia was scheduled by the 54th Legislature in a joint resolution to be held together with the Special Senatorial Elections in December. However, with less than two months to the polls, there have been mounting calls for the referendum to be postponed due to inadequate civic education. The lawmakers are also being joined by several civil society groups, under the banner ‘The Liberian Women Can Lead Consortium. The group, in a statement delivered to the Legislature and read in plenary on Friday, pleaded for the referendum to be postponed to the last Tuesday in March 2021. The group called for the increased and sustained public awareness on the referendum through the information services and increased funding to the National Elections Commission.
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October 11, 2020 22:41 UTC
Liberia: ‘Stop Disrespecting Partisans Seeking Handouts, Jobs’ – Rep. Solomon George Tells Colleagues in the Ruling Party
He said the government is being run by the CDC, and those who suffered for the party should not be treated disdainfully. Representative George maintained that the habit of some of these government officials to disrespect grass root supporters and members of the party amounts to “ungratefulness”. Said Rep. George: “Some government officials are not treating our partisans the right way when they go to visit them. The country now is under the CDC and so, CDCians must be treated with respect order than that; there will be some mishaps. Added Rep. George: “That display of that young woman in that car is not her; no way, I refuse to accept it.
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October 11, 2020 22:30 UTC
Liberia: President Weah Dedicates 14-Gorbachop Market in Paynesville
Paynesville – President George Manneh Weah says that in order for the marketing sector to be successful and achieve greatly, there must be peace. “Therefore, we need a team that will keep the peace and the marketing sector united,” President Weah said. “Please don’t play politics, let do the work together,” President Weah stated. President Weah then admonished those responsible for managing the facility to keep it clean and well-maintained, so that its image will properly represent them. President Weah continued that his statement is based on requests from marketers to construct a bigger market with wider space, immediately when he took office.
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October 11, 2020 22:18 UTC
MTN Group announces new CEO of Lonestar Cell MTN Liberia
MONROVIA – MTN Group is pleased to announce the appointment of the new chief executive officer of Lonestar Cell MTN in Liberia. Rahul De, the current Chief Marketing Officer of MTN Nigeria, will take the helm at the company on November 1, 2020. “I would like to congratulate Rahul on his appointment,” said MTN Group president and CEO Ralph Mupita. Rahul joined MTN in 2011 as Chief Marketing Officer of MTN Ghana, a position he held for over four years before he joined MTN Nigeria in 2015 as Chief Marketing Officer. The MTN Group is listed on the JSE Securities Exchange in South Africa under the share code “MTN”.
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October 11, 2020 22:07 UTC
Sierra Leonean Trio Complete World Girls FC Move
Monrovia – Liberia female club World Girls FC have completed the signing of three quality Sierra Leonean players to bolster their squad ahead of the new league senior. Speaking during their unveiling ceremony Madam Rochell Woodson, insisted that World Girls FC has established herself as a genuine title contender for the Women Championship. The World Girls FC president welcomed the additional talents and praised her Sierra Leonean counterparts for the cordiality that yielded the smooth transfer of the trio. She said her target is to win the league and represent World Girls at the CAF women Champions league. According to her she wants ending her Career with World Girls will be good for her because she has felt the love from World Girls fans and officials.
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October 11, 2020 22:07 UTC