Following Mark’s second yellow and sending off he stepped up to Forkpah and pushed to the ground, something that brought the match to a complete halt. Midway through the second half after LISCR tried to level the score, striker Paye got his second of the day to double the visitors lead to 2-0. Bea Mountain and LISCR went into the game battling for top spot as they both were on 10 points but played out to a goalless first half. Bea Mountain got the match opener through Mark Paye’s easy touch on Edward Ledlum spot kick that beat Tommy Songo in the LISCR goal. At the time of the tension Bea Mountain had a men send-off in person of Saah Nuyma.

The elections was undoubtedly, a landslide vote for Barrow – that never even entered a second round. After all, Barrow, in the weeks leading into Saturday’s vote, turned heads when he embraced the party of former dictator, Yahya Jammeh. I don’t think any political party can win on its own, given the number of parties. Upon assuming leadership of the CPP, Mr. Boakai, acknowledged deep divisions within the CPP and appealed for calm. For many political observers, the splintering of the opposition, leading into the 2023 presidential elections could spell trouble.

Wolokolie has been nominated as a distinguished recipient of the 11th Edition of Kensington Palace, State House, London, 2021 African Achievers Awards Colloquium. The African Achievers Awards is one of Africa’s most prestigious awarding bodies, which has been rated by Forbes Magazine as one of the most prestigious award Ceremonies at Cambridge University. The African Achievers Awards is given to individuals who achievements in public service the Committee recognizes and that Minister Wolokolie has demonstrated such in Liberia. Arch Bishop Desmond Tutu, Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma, Former African Union Chairperson will formally be presented the distinguished of the prestigious Awards. Wycliffe A. Oparanya, Executive Governor of Kakamega, Kenya and The African Development Bank (AFDB).

According to our investigation, a female officer assigned at Zone 5, Depot 5 Turtle Base, was allegedly raped by Commissioner During on November 25, 2021 at his Central office . When contacted for comments via telephone, Deputy Commissioner During did not deny that there is a sexual assault complaint against him. He said that since the the complaint was filed against him, he has voluteerirly decided to stay away from from the office. Also, there are reports that he and other top officials are appealing to the female officer to abandoned the case. There are numerous reports from other female officers who wouldn’t succumb to the sexual demands of their male superiors are being demoted.

“The President of Liberia has been represented by the Minister of Finance. The Minister of Finance is aware of the university lackadaisical attitude towards the MOU. Salary disparityPatten further claimed that there exist a huge salary disparity among lecturers and professors at the UL. The Minister of Finance (Tweah) was produced by people who are still here; some of them are members of the leadership of the faculty. He pointed out that barrage of commitments and assurances given to ULFA by Minister Tweah have not come to fruition.

He emphatically stressed, “Liberia is so special because of the forest, wildlife, culture and other natural resources it continues to keep”. He added “the United Kingdom recently hosted the International Climate Change Conference, the biggest gathering on climate change issues and 140 world leaders were present, including President George Manneh Weah. The tour of the Wonegizi forest essentially climaxed the entire visit and elated enthusiasm, admiration and the warmth of Mother Nature. The Proposed Wonegizi Nature Reserve / Protected Area is approximately 27,500 hectares of forest land in Zorzor District, the northwest of Lofa County and stretches towards the Guinea border. The Upper Guinea forest priority setting workshop in 1999 identified the forest as one of the very high conservation priority area biological hotspots.

MONROVIA – Bomi County Senator Edwin Melvin Snowe has expressed regrets and disappointment over the poor state and lack of economic and infrastructural developments in Bomi which once immensely contributed to the country’s national budget over the years. Though former Liberian President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf and the ex-Speaker of the House of Representatives Alex Tyler hailed from Bomi, citizens and residents of the county continue to suffer from the lack of basic social services. Senator Snowe wondered while Bomi which has given so much to national governments in the past continues to linger behind. Speaking further, Senator Snowe commended Bishop Sanogo for the kind gesture to the government and citizens of Bomi. He used the occasion to call for unity among sons and daughters hailing from Bomi if the county is to be on par with out counties across Liberia.

MONROVIA – The Liberian Senate on Tuesday found Agriculture Minister Jeanine Cooper guilty of contempt of the Legislature. She was accused by the Senate Agriculture Committee of impending its legislative functions through a non-corporative posture. They reached the decision through a majority vote of 10 for; five Senators voted against the decision and four abstained. “Whenever duly cited, the Ministry of Agriculture represented by myself, when I am in the country or in my absence, the Acting Minister will appear along with relevant documents to answer queries. Plenary’s contempt charge was triggered by a communication written by Margibi County Senator Jim W. Tornonlah, Chairman of the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry, alleging that the Agriculture Minister and her deputies were putting up a noncompliant posture to the Committee; thereby impeding the work of the Senate.

For President Weah, who trimmed his own salary by 25% upon assuming office, and further reduced his salary again during the harmonization exercise. For now, the only thing probably standing in the way of President Weah and a second term, is himself – and those in his inner circle. The chatters surrounding the pair has led to unending rumors that President Weah is contemplating dropping the vice president for his second quest for the presidency. Three years into our first term, we have come back to tell you thank you for your votes,” President Weah said. During the year under review, Minister Kemayah’s reign was eclipsed and muddled in accusations from the get go.

Speaking during the ceremony, Bishop Sanogo observed that Liberia remains faced with numerous challenges as compare to other countries across the African continent. Bishop Sanogo emphasized that Liberia and its citizens should be grateful to God for making the donation possible, especially when its citizens are in dire need of medical interventions. For her part, Liberia’s Health Minister Dr. Wilhelmina Jallah commended Bishop Sanogo and his church for the gesture. She, however, expressed the hope that Bishop Sanogo and his team will return to Liberia to provide additional supports to citizens and others in other counties across Liberia. “I appreciate you and your team (Bishop Sanogo) for taking one of my children which is Bomi County to help.

Monrovia – Approximately 100 students at the 72nd Public School have benefitted from Leading Youths to Foster Transformation in Africa’s (LYFT-Africa) back-to-school donation that it is presently carrying on. On Tuesday, November 9, students at the 72nd Public School in Paynesville were seen in a jubilant mood receiving back-to-school donations from LYFT Africa, a youth organization in their community. Last October 2021, the external walls of their campus were painted by volunteers of LYFT Africa including J. The school is the only public school in the 72nd Community and it accommodates hundreds of vulnerable children and youths whose parents can barely afford to facilitate their education at private schools. Approximately 100 students at the 72nd Public school each received the back-to-school package, which included half-dozen copybooks, four pens, four pencils, two sharpeners and two erasers.

Dubai, November 28, 2021: Liberia is set to “rise and shine” at the Dubai expo 2020, says Ambassador Julie Endee, who heads the country’s team of cultural and musical artists attending the world event. Endee says Liberia’s participation is “not about dancing and music” alone. Instead, it will be “making a statement about who we are as a people and what we bring to the table”. The periodic world fair, taking place this year in Dubai, the UAE, runs from October 1, 2021 to March 31, 2022. Tuesday, November 30, has been set aside as “Liberia Day” at the Expo.

MONROVIA – The National Identification Registry (NIR) has launched a pilot project that will allow for issuance of national identification cards to Liberians living in communities along our border with the Republic of Sierra Leone. That meeting was chaired by the Mano River Union Secretary General, Ambassador Medina A. Wesseh. The Government of Sierra Leone was represented by Hon. Mohammed Massaquoi, Director General of Sierra Leone’s National Civil Registration Authority (NCRA). These consultations were generally fruitful and pointed to early indications that Liberia and Sierra Leone could be a test case for use of the national Identification cards as travel documents within the Mano River Union basin.

By Lennart Dodoo, [email protected], With Files from Yawah JaiveyFrontPageAfrica gathered that the traditional leaders came from multiple locations including Foya, Kolahun, Voinjama, Zorzor, Salayea, etc. The head of the traditional leaders who spoke to FrontPageAfrica said they will remain uncompromising until Brownie Samukai is allowed to take his seat at the Senate. He said they as traditional leaders have decided to remain resolute on the issue until their demand is met or otherwise ordered by the grandmaster. According to him, their action is not about the ruling CDC or any other party or individual but for the representation of Lofa County in the Senate. Though the Superintendent of Lofa County tried to intervene, the Oldman Gole said they was under oath not to compromise their decision.

However, the second division will continue this weekend (saturday) with a couple of storylines expected to emerge as always. Despite starting their debut league season in the second division with an away defeat, Cece United led the way after four rounds of matches. The debutants currently sit atop of the league table with nine points, one point adrift Tony FC, Bong Rangers, and Jubilee FC, all of whom are leveled on points. This Saturday will draw back memories when Cece United travel to Bong County to take on Bong Rangers, a repeat of the 2021 National 3rd Division Playoff Final that Bong Rangers won 1-0 at the David Kuyon Sports Stadium. Both Cece United and Bong Rangers had a fair share of points last weekend after defeating Nimba FC and Jr.