Liberia: Massive Trucking to Bomi County Start; FPA Reporter Chased from Trucking Scene
MONROVIA – Thousands of would-be voters have gathered in Brewerville preparing to board NTA bus destined for Bomi County ahead of Tuesday polls. Prior to his escape, he observed a white vehicle with several individuals giving instructions to those boarding the bus. He also observed those boarding the buses arguing over payment of money before boarding. He gathered that those boarding the bus are supporters of Bomi County senatorial candidate J. Alex Tyler. FrontPageAfrica first observed the bus in Brewerville on Monday morning at the CDC head office in the VOA area.
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December 07, 2020 22:07 UTC
Liberia: “We Do Not and Cannot Trust This NEC” – Opposition CPP Chairman Alexander Cummings Writes on Facebook
Liberia: “We Do Not and Cannot Trust This NEC” – Opposition CPP Chairman Alexander Cummings Writes on FacebookMonrovia – The Chairman of the opposition, Collaborating Political Parties (CPP), Alexander B. Cummings, has alarmed over last-minute irregularities, as Liberians prepare to go to polls on Tuesday. In a post on Facebook, Mr. Cummings wrote: “We do not and cannot trust this Elections Commission. He said, the Elections Commission refused to work with and listen to other political parties. The CPP Chairman, however, maintained that he is certain of an opposition victory. All I want for my birthday is a VICTORY for our candidates tomorrow,” Cummings stated.
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December 07, 2020 21:45 UTC
Liberia: Pres. Weah Vows to Prosecute Culprits of Cape Mount Pre-electoral Violence
Monrovia – President George Manneh Weah has ordered the prosecution of those who would be found culpable for recent pre-election violence in Grand Cape Mount County. Already, the police have arrested several individuals in connection with the Cape Mount violence,” President Weah stressed. President Weah said it is the hope of government that everyone remains safe, while exercising their political franchise on Tuesday. “This is why I am sad over recent incident of violence, especially, the situation which occurred in Grand Cape Mount County, where properties we’re destroyed and injury sustained,” President Weah said. President Weah who is also a political leader of the ruling Coalition For Democratic Change said no Liberian must destroy the country in the name of promoting political interest.
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December 07, 2020 21:00 UTC
Liberia: Senate Race Renews Taylor’s Relations with Bong County
A crowd glance at a banner at the office of senatorial candidate Menipakei Dumoe in Gbarnga, Bong County. Over 22,000 human rights violations were committed in Bong County as a whole, the second highest number of violations, behind Montserrado County. He left the people of Bong County with a vision that they should think big and look beyond the present circumstances. Bong County is the natural center of Liberia and this is where the national capital city should be. The 2017 presidential results in Bong County show that the CDC amassed 61,520 votes, or 40 percent of the total votes cast in the county.
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December 07, 2020 20:41 UTC
Liberia: MPC Supports the Holding of Referendum
MONROVIA – As Liberians go to the polls on Tuesday to vote in a midterm senate election as well as the, one of Liberia’s opposition political parties, Movement for Progressive Change (MPC) of businessman Simeon Freeman has pledged support for the holding of the referendum. The MPC through its national Chairman O’Neal Passewe said the holding of the referendum and its eight prepositions does not in any way mean the entire Constitution will be completely changed. Passaway differed with those in the opposition calling for the cancellation or boycotting of the referendum and called on them to desist. Recently some opposition parties called for a boycott of the process, saying they are not participating in a referendum because it has not met the criteria spelled out in the Constitution. The MPC Chairman at a news conference over the weekend said the clauses of the referendum calling for the reduction of elected officials are a breakthrough for Liberia.
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December 07, 2020 20:30 UTC
Liberia: NGO Uses Disabled People’s Talents As Poverty-Eradication Strategy
“We will now welcome our first volunteer performer,” Coach Leo said. “Let’s clap for our colleagues and classmates as they go on stage!” Coach Leo commanded the body of disabled and able-bodied students. “Thank Artiste Daniel and his back-up dancers with a deafening applause!” Coach Leo commanded the audience when the performance ended. At the end of the coaching session, I spoke with two officials of the Gabanja International Volunteer Program, a non-for-profit one. On implementation methods, the leadership of the Gabanja International Volunteer Program hires professional persons to help on coaching.
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December 07, 2020 19:30 UTC
Liberia: The Dillion Experiment: The Rise of a New Generation of Leaders
Sen. Dillion is contesting the Senatorial Seat of Montserrado County in the Special Senatorial election scheduled to take place on December 8, 2020. to Sen. Dillion during the march was a clear manifestation of his high job approval ratings and renewal of his mandate. Wait a minute, does that mean Dillion is Weah of 2005, and Weah of 2020 has now become Dillion of 2005? This is unusual in our legislative politics, but usual for an authentic legislator, Sen. Dillion as he’s proven to be. Sen. Dillion is obviously not the first to initiate the salary reduction conversation, but his practical action set him apart.
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December 07, 2020 19:18 UTC
Liberia: Foya Wants Death Sentence for Alieu Kosiah in War Crimes Trial
Tawa Tamba touches the exact place in Foya City where ULIMO killed her sister in June 1993, allegedly under the order of Alieu Kosiah, who is now on trial for war crimes in Switzerland. Kosiah is the first accused Liberian war criminal to face trial for war crimes committed in the Liberian civil war. “I want him to be killed because he killed my sister,” Tamba says fighting back tears and rage. Those three years it controlled Foya, ULIMO committed some of the worst atrocities in Liberia’s 14-year civil conflict. Mary Ndiminin, widow of Saah Ndiminin ,who was killed and cannibalized by ULIMO rebels in Foya in 1993, cries in an interview.
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December 07, 2020 00:44 UTC
Liberia: The Tough Battle Grounds in the Senatorial Election
The larger part of the impact he would make at the election would be based on the support from the electorates. It is crunch time for Nimba County senator, Thomas Grupee. Factors that would work for him are said to be legion, but the most significant among them is the strong political support he has behind him. In 2017, the county’s support for President George Weah proved to be crucial in an election that swept him to the presidency. Eight candidates including incumbent Senator Nyounblee Karnga Lawrence are expected to contest in the Grand Bassa County senatorial election.
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December 07, 2020 00:22 UTC
Liberia: The Future of Liberia’s Mining Industry: Young UL Trained Geologists Making Headwaves at Bea Mountain
It involves the assigning of young university graduates by the Ministry to the private mining company where they are given the chance to advance their experience in the technical and practical aspects of the mining profession. “My plan was to be a mining engineer; not just to go to school but to be a piratical mining engineer. So, with this job I am happy that I’m practicing my filed of studies,” says Fatumata Binta Barrie, 36, who is the only female amongst the four recently employed by Liberia’s first industrial gold mining company. Andrew Jusu Hina, 30, is a 2017 graduate of the University of Liberia who also worked briefly as a volunteer with the MME before he was also seconded at the mining company. Kollie assured that he and other engineers will continue giving support to young Liberian engineers to help them advance their professionalism.
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December 07, 2020 00:22 UTC
Liberia: CICO Renews Commitment to Government’s Pro-Poor Agenda
Mr. Yang stressed that the company past record of successfully implementing several key projects in Liberia is a clear testimony of CICO’s continuous commitment in providing quality service to a nation in dare need of road connectivity. He noted that CICO has built a solid reputation in the construction of roads and other engineering work in Liberia over the past years, something which today puts it at the forefront of construction companies in Liberia and certainly among the best in West Africa. “CICO will continue to work in achieving our goals in Liberia while also placing emphasis on the protection of our workers and contractors, realizing that our company has zero tolerance for bad labor practice,’ Mr. Yang indicated. On December 2, 2020, the Government of Liberia and China Chongqing International Construction Corporation (CICO) reached an agreement for the construction of the 39-kilometer stretch of road linking Ganta and Saclepea. The upgrading works will begin in Ganta at the intersection of the Suakoko Highway and end at Saclepea.
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December 06, 2020 23:37 UTC
“Skills, Technological Advancement, Will Give Us The Africa We Want” – President Tells AU Assembly
MONROVIA – The President of the Republic of Liberia, His Excellency Dr. George Manneh Weah, has called on African countries to focus efforts on crafting policies and programs that can create skills and technological advancement on the continent. President Weah said the assembly was an opportunity for the continent to reflect and build on collective efforts towards addressing and removing fundamental causes and drivers of conflicts. “I speak to you today in representation and on behalf of His Excellency President Weah, Mr. Kemayah further clarified. “To this end, we must do all in our power to work towards achieving the African Development Agenda 2063, which clearly projects the Africa we want, Minister Kemayah Said. This is the time for unity – a time for silencing the guns, as in unity, success is sure”.
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December 06, 2020 23:37 UTC
Liberia: Inter-Ministerial Task Force on TVET Validates National TVET Policy with a Plan to avoid a ‘Dead-end’ Approach
Monrovia – The Inter-Ministerial Task Force on Technical and Vocational Education and Training has validated the National TVET Policy and operational plan intending to upgrade the sector. The theme for the validation of the National TVET Policy Review Report is “Creating Livelihood Opportunities through TVET”. Mr. Dukuly added that particular attention should be paid to the country’s context, including human development, economic activities, and labor market demands. “The Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) system in Liberia is still fragmented despite the formulation of the TVET policy in 2015,” Mr. Dukuly said. No law guarding TVET, fragmented system, and the failure to establish the Liberia TVET Commission he said are hindering the progress of TVET in Liberia.
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December 06, 2020 23:26 UTC
Liberia: Radio Personality and Humanitarian, Karishma Pelham Raad, Wins Two International Awards
Though the fight against COVID-19 is not one hundred percent won yet, Mrs. Karishma Pelham Raad, Liberia’s top radio personality and humanitarian went extreme to make sure the mortality rate of the virus is minimal through donations and selfless humanitarian services. Mrs. Pelham Raad, who is the first brand ambassadors of the Aqualife Water Bottling Company, Security Expert Guard Agency of Liberia (SEGAL), Nicom Distillery and Media Personality, said the event was created as a celebration of hope, and acknowledgment of humanity. African Goodwill Ambassador is an international body of Humanitarian service providers, excellent leaders, community developers, and Peace Ambassadors. The award ceremonies, according to several videos footage, was the biggest Humanitarian accolade in Africa judging from the previous 7 editions. In July of this year, Mrs. Pelham Raad called on well-meaning Liberians and philanthropists to help save the life of a five-month-old baby boy, Destiny Moore, who has been diagnosed with a heart and cervical spine problem.
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December 06, 2020 23:26 UTC
Liberia First Lady Holds One-Day Roundtable Dialogue to Commemorate World AIDS Day Celebration
Monrovia – The First Lady of Liberia Madam Clar Weah has held a one-day roundtable dialogue on AIDS with an aim to stop new HIV infections and get people on lifesaving, infection-preventing treatment amidst COVID-19 pandemic. This year’s global theme is Global is “Global solidarity, shared responsibility”. Liberia First Lady added: “Unfortunately, HIV and AIDS remain a public health threat to our country and population. According to her, the COVID-19 pandemic has made it difficult in fighting to eradicate AIDS around the globe. “Despite all, The COVID-19 pandemic taught us a key lesson “no one is safe until everyone is safe’.
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December 06, 2020 23:24 UTC