Liberia: LiNCSA Initiates Direct Community Engagement on Civilian Arms Registration Exercise (CARE-2020) in the Southeast
“In order to provide accurate and comprehensive records for all marked small arms, ammunition and other related materials within Liberia. Chairman Grigsby said, the Small Arms Commission has obligation under the Fire Arms and Ammunition Regulation to conduct ‘Direct Community Engagements’ on the Civilian Arms Registration Campaign with stakeholders in the County. He asserted that the Commission cannot raise awareness and ensure full compliance without relevant authorities and the general public full knowledge of the Civilian Arms Registration. Grigsby also explicitly articulated the benefits of the civilian arms registration to the security in Sinoe County. According to Chairman Grigsby, the Civilian Arms Registration Exercise which he tagged ‘Arms Control without Borders’ is intended to boost security and safety in the country and create a conducive atmosphere for citizens.
Source:Front Page Africa
February 20, 2020 05:14 UTC
Liberia: Mayor Koijee Presents Monrovia’s Case at the Ongoing “Technical Deep Dive on Climate-Smart Cities”
Mayor Koijee explained that his vision is to migrate from a donor -GOL dependent system to a self-sustaining system through the New Waste Management System, Beach upgrading program and Long term waste recycling, reuse program. His Lordship is currently in Paris, France making a presentation at the World Bank Technical Deep Dive on Climate-Smart Cities. Climate change will negatively impact infrastructure and reduce access to basic urban services ( e.g. The Technical Deep Dive (TDD) is being organized by the World Bank and the City of Paris on Climate-Smart Cities. The conference is intended to provide a platform for collaborative learning on challenges arising from climate change, knowledge exchange and structural learning on key topics related to climate resilience , mitigation and adaptation.
Source:Front Page Africa
February 20, 2020 04:41 UTC
Liberia: “Prosecute Delinquent Provisional Lifters” – Petro Trade Chief Recommends
He disclosed that his (Petro Trade) filling stations were selling 3000 to 5000 gallons a day but the shortage caused them to sell 1000 to 1500 gallons a day. “We do that to manage the product and keep serving our people amidst the crisis caused by the shortage”. Mr. Kaydea further revealed that the abuse of the provisional lifting framework did not start with the current administration (Weah-Government), but began in the previous regime up to about 68%, and continues in the current regime. The Petro Trade chief has, however, advised government against the idea of instituting a petroleum product reserve, saying, “the idea is not necessary for now”. He gave no details about his advice to government but promised to do so appropriately through the relevant government entities and functionaries
Source:Front Page Africa
February 20, 2020 04:30 UTC
‘We Will Find Oil’
Ahead of this much-anticipated launch, the National Oil Company of Liberia (NOCAL) is optimistic that oil will be found in commercial quantity which proceeds will help alleviate some of the burning economic challenges that the country is being faced with. The bid round allows a single oil company or a group of oil companies to apply for a Production Sharing Agreement in a competitive and transparent environment, giving them the right to search for commercial deposits of oil. Ivory Coast discovered oil just right around the same area we are going to launch the bid round,” he said. This means that there is a prospect of oil but all we have not done is to discover oil,” he said, adding, “This is why efforts are geared towards ensuring that the process leading to discovery is sanitized and prudently guided science.”The question about whether Liberia has oil in commercial quantity, according to the NOCAL VP, depends on the technology that is employed during the exploration and extraction or drilling processes. So you can have oil but, if to get the oil out costs more than the market value, people tell you that it is not commercially viable.
Source:Daily Observer
February 20, 2020 03:22 UTC
‘Not Easy Getting Liberians to Embrace Digital Banking’
— Says UBA Liberia’s outgoing MDOlalekan Balogun, outgoing Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the United Bank for Africa (UBA) Liberia, has called on Liberians to see the need to muster the courage and move forward with the new age of digital banking. Balogun said it is about time for Liberians to embrace technology, especially in the banking sector, which he noted will reduce inefficiency and help rapidly drive the sector to a higher and improved height. Balogun, who is expected to take up a new assignment in Accra, Ghana, termed his three-and-a-half years of service at UBA Liberia as a remarkable journey, which he is very proud of. “Wearing a big shoe like Balogun’s is not an easy task but I will strive to do more and take over from where he stopped,” Madam Arizor pointed out. In Liberia, UBA is said to be leading the digital banking space with several digital products being rolled out to her many customers for easy and convenient banking.
Source:Daily Observer
February 20, 2020 03:22 UTC
CPP Resolves to Elect 2023 Standard Bearer Through Primary
Mr. Urey made the assertion Wednesday, February 19, 2020, during what he terms as an annual press engagement held at his office in Congo Town. Mr. Urey said political leaders of the various political parties that make up the CPP will meet to decide who represents the alliance as standard bearer, a mandate he says continues to be respected by the collaborating parties. While we may accept their views, we can never give the right of the people to a foreign group to decide for them,” Mr. Urey emphasized. Various political parties will take it for review and signing,” Mr. Urey emphasized. So in order to have free, fair and transparent elections, the international community needs to take over the data system,” Mr. Urey said.
Source:Daily Observer
February 20, 2020 03:22 UTC
United Methodists Seek US$30M to Relocate UMU
Embarks on agriculture for self sustainabilityThe Liberia Annual Conference of the United Methodist Church is seeking about US$30 million for the relocation on its university, the United Methodist University, which is currently situated in downtown Monrovia. The 187th annual conference was held under the theme “A future with hope”, referencing the scriptural texts: Jeremiah 29:11 and Romans 5: 1-6. He called on the church to repent and seek God’s help in any situation they are faced with. “Gay activities will not be tolerated in the United Methodist Church and we are going to kick against it, because it satanic and not God’s will,” he said in a strong voice. Over 1000 Methodists, representing 20 districts and one circuit, as well as international guests from Africa and further abroad, attended the just-ended 187th annual conference.
Source:Daily Observer
February 20, 2020 03:22 UTC
LRA Seizes Ghanaian Vessel with Smuggled Goods
The Liberia Revenue Authority (LRA) has arrested a vessel loaded with smuggled goods in Buchanan, Grand Bassa County. The vessel is said to be a Ghanaian vessel. LRA Senior Collector assigned at the Port of Buchanan, Vickie Wilson, accounted that the vessel arrived on Tuesday, February 18 at 2 a.m. at an unauthorized pier with the smuggled goods. Goods are smuggled with the intent of escaping tax payment, and if the vessel were not arrested, those who possess the goods would not have paid the taxes due to the government. According to the LRA, goods on the vessels were reportedly bought by Liberians who paid all the required taxes in Ghana and hired the Ghanaian-owned vessel to smuggle them to Liberia, with the intent of evading taxes.
Source:Daily Observer
February 20, 2020 03:22 UTC
Plans Afoot to Dethrone Speaker Chambers ‘In Six Months’
Chambers to the position of Speaker. “If we were as strong as the Representatives of former President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf’s time, Chambers would have been gone a long time ago. Concerning other developments, Rep. Sloh said he is deeply involved in farming in his hard-to-reach district. He decried government’s alleged deliberate neglect of the welfare of the people of Sinoe and other counties in the Southeast. Other Representatives too have complained about Rep. Chambers’ lack of interest in their concerns, even if they are legitimate.
Source:Daily Observer
February 20, 2020 03:22 UTC
Nascent Solutions Launches Operations in Liberia
In an effort to alleviate poverty in rural Africa, Nascent Solutions Incorporated (NSI) on February 14, 2020, launched its operations in Liberia, particularly in Tubmanburg, Bomi County. The initiative is aimed at helping poor and vulnerable people achieve self-sufficiency and assume total responsibility for their well-being. The initiative will provide agricultural commodities, financial and technical assistance with the objectives of increasing school attendance and pupil attentiveness. NSI, which is an international non-governmental organization (INGO), is in partnership with the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) Office of Food for Peace International Food Relief Partnership program (IFRP). Truphena M. Choti, NSI Director of Education and Literacy, told journalists that IFRP will provide an opportunity for Nascent and its local partners to reduce the prevalence of malnutrition among children in African countries, including Liberia.
Source:Daily Observer
February 20, 2020 03:22 UTC
Ecobank MD Wants Liberians Embrace e-Payments in 2020
The Managing Director of Ecobank Liberia, George Mensah-Asante, has urged Liberians to embrace electronic payments as a lifestyle payment tool, going forward. According to him, Ecobank Mobile version 4.0 and other digital products and services of the bank have brought greater convenience to customers who choose to transact electronically. Digital banking is our heartbeat.”He ended the interview by calling on the Liberian public to accept electronic payments as the new way of life. Established in Monrovia, Liberia in 1999, Ecobank Liberia is a subsidiary of Ecobank Transnational Incorporated (ETI), with over 25 ATMs, 61 Point of Sales (POS) Terminals, as well as over 16 branches and cash centers in Montserrado, Nimba, Lofa, Margibi, Grand Bassa and Maryland Counties. Ecobank Liberia is a full-service bank providing wholesale, retail, investment and transaction banking services and products to governments, financial institutions, multinationals, international organizations, medium, small and micro businesses and individuals.
Source:Daily Observer
February 20, 2020 03:11 UTC
New Managing Director Takes over UBA Liberia
Monrovia – United Bank for Africa, a Pan-African bank with a presence in twenty African countries, has named Madam Nkechi Joyce Arizor as MD/CEO of UBA Liberia. On January 15, 2020, she was appointed alongside Abiola Bawuah, who now heads the West Africa Operations of UBA as regional CEO. Oliver Alawuba, former Regional CEO of West Africa, was also appointed as UBA Africa CEO, now in charge of all twenty African Countries where UBA has presence. In Liberia, UBA is leading the digital banking space with several digital products being rolled out to her many customers for easy and convenient banking. UBA Liberia is also dominant in the market with the issuance of Visa pre-paid cards and local currency visa card.
Source:Front Page Africa
February 20, 2020 00:33 UTC
New Managing Director Takes over UBA Liberia
Monrovia – United Bank for Africa, a Pan-African bank with a presence in twenty African countries, has named Madam Nkechi Joyce Arizor as MD/CEO of UBA Liberia. On January 15, 2020, she was appointed alongside Abiola Bawuah, who now heads the West Africa Operations of UBA as regional CEO. Oliver Alawuba, former Regional CEO of West Africa, was also appointed as UBA Africa CEO, now in charge of all twenty African Countries where UBA has presence. In Liberia, UBA is leading the digital banking space with several digital products being rolled out to her many customers for easy and convenient banking. UBA Liberia is also dominant in the market with the issuance of Visa pre-paid cards and local currency visa card.
Source:Front Page Africa
February 20, 2020 00:33 UTC
Partner Countries Of EU-NSA Project Meet In Cote d’Ivoire To Review Progress
Cote d’Ivoire, Grand Bassam – the European Union Non- State Actors Project enters its 4th and final year of implementation, partner countries of Liberia, Ghana and Cote d’Ivoire have all met to review what worked, what did not work, and how what worked well can be factored into ongoing national sustainable forest programs in the 3 West African countries. The meeting which was held from February 11th-13th in Grand Bassam City brought together 12 participants from the three West African countries, including two international experts. An International Expert in forest governance, David Young and International Project Coordinator, Henk Hoefsloot of Tropenbos International (TBI) served as Facilitators. A Forest media governance network is established and is now actively increasing the information dissemination on VPA-FLEGT and REDD+ in the country. The 3 countries presented their outcomes taking into consideration evidence, contribution, sustainability and breadth of the achievements.
Source:Front Page Africa
February 20, 2020 00:33 UTC
Trump offered pardon to WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange, UK court told
Donald Trump offered WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange a pardon if he said Russia was not involved in the leak of Democratic National Committee emails, a court has heard. The claim emerged as Assange, 48, appeared at Westminster Magistrates’ Court ahead of an extradition hearing next week. He said a statement from Assange’s lawyer Jennifer Robinson shows “Mr Rohrabacher going to see Mr Assange and saying, on instructions from the president, he was offering a pardon or some other way out, if Mr Assange… said Russia had nothing to do with the DNC leaks”. The extradition hearing is due to begin at Woolwich Crown Court on Monday, beginning with a week of legal argument. The hearing came after Australian MPs George Christensen and Andrew Wilkie called on Tuesday for Boris Johnson to intervene and stop the extradition hearing.
Source:GNN Liberia
February 20, 2020 00:18 UTC