Serving as one of the Panelists via virtual presentation on April 14, 2021, the Vice President spoke on the theme: “Good Governance, making a difference”. The Vice President affirmed that Liberia’s investment climate is ripe with abundance of untapped natural resources and called on United States investors to explore investment opportunities in Liberia. Madam Vice President also recounted that Liberia has three trade and investment agreements with the United States under which the United States enjoys duty-free preferential trade benefits. The Vice President proffered that Liberia is currently at the Stage of Investment having experienced political stability for more than 15 years. Vice President Howard-Taylor also shared the panel with His Excellency Nana Akufo Addo, President of the Republic of Ghana and His Excellency Yemi Osibanjo, Vice President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.

Teenage pregnancy in Liberia is one of the leading factors that stop girls from completing high school. Data released by officials showed that in 2013, teenage pregnancy stood at a whopping 57.9 percent in these three counties. We will make sure that we get to zero teenage pregnancy rate,” he said. He said teenage pregnancy remains the main challenge for girls staying in school. Owing to the positive outcome of the project, he said it will now be used as a model to curb teenage pregnancy across the country.

Jovanus in several pictures is seen either holding a gun or using his hand to portray shooting at someone or himself. He expressed disappointment over the statement issued by the school on Tuesday which described the incident and as “accidental”. It was observed that the 14-year-old student was shot twice at a very close range (on the left and right). A bullet entry and outlet were observed on the right side of her neck. Perpetrator’s Mother Under ProbePolice spokesman, Col. Moses Carter told FrontPageAfrica on Wednesday that the mother of the perpetrator has been apprehended by for investigation.

Liberia: Six Sent to Court in Maryland in Connection to Mysterious Death of MotorcyclistMARYLAND COUNTY – Police in Pleebo Maryland County have forwarded to court six persons in connection to the mysterious killing in the county that sparked a wave of violence. Those forwarded to court re Moses Mlamah, Jeremiah Appleton, Known as open zipper, Francis Kla Nyemah, Leo K. Williams and Alice Davis for the crimes of Murder, Armed Robbery and criminal conspiracy. They are currently remanded at the National Palace of correction in Zwedru, Grand Gedeh county while awaiting trial. Meanwhile, the Ministry of Justice’s request to the Judge of the Fourth Judicial Circuit court for the summoning and empaneling of a special grand jury has beengranted. The special Grand jury has been expanded to hear the evidence from prosecuting lawyers led by Cllr.

The Ministry of Health paid US$10,803.13 and L$297,532.34 and NPHIL paid US$24,000.00 and L$624,000.00 in net salaries. As rightly said, the Director General previously served as Deputy Minister of the Ministry of Health. Before NPHIL commenced paying the Director General, he was still on the payroll of the MOH up to April 2017. This is in consonance with the approved Act Section: 3.3 Function of the Board of Article J which stipulates that: the board shall approve the salary structure of the Director General and the Deputy Director General”. Let’s see the facts: As per the GAC report, MOH and NPHIL paid the DG US$10,813.13 and US$24,000.00, respectively- totaling US$34,813.13.

MONROVIA – In December last year, President George Weah issued Executive Order 103 in an effort to stimulate economic growth. Executive Order 103, among other things, exempted all commercial importers of goods into Liberia from seeking Import Permit Declaration (IPD), however, FrontPageAfricainvestigation has found that the President’s Executive Order has been trashed by the Ministry of Commerce. The Executive Order stated, “All Commercial Importers of goods into Liberia are exempted from seeking Import Permits and filling Import Permit Declarations. However, many of the affected businesses believe the Commerce Ministry’s action is deliberate and intended to create an unfair market situation and stifle some businesses. That is the game they are playing at the Ministry of Commerce and the Minister, I am aware, has signed up to this,” another businessman said.

Monrovia – The Liberia National Police has disrobed Maryland County Police Commander ACP. Jacob Comehn for brutally assaulting a female junior officer, Detective Rebecca Nimely of the Women and Children Protection section. Moses Carter named Joseph Dolokollie, and his brother Abraham Sumo,35, as suspects linked to the gruesome killing of late Hawa Yarkpawolo, wife to Joseph Dolokollie. He said suspects Joseph Dolokollie and Abraham Sumo have been sent to court pending trial. However, Dolokollie has linked his brother Abraham Sumo to the gruesome murder.

Liberia: Cyril Allen Hints Pres. The former Liberia President, Charles Taylor, is currently serving 50 years prison term in the UKafter being found guilty by the International Criminal Court for crimes against humanity in neighboring Sierra Leone. “There is this tendency between securitiesagencies and individuals close to the presidency to always try to create rift between leaders. “Taylor was being misled by security agencies, individuals that created war between Liberia and Guinea. There are always individuals found of creating rift, they benefit in doing that they are sycophants,” he said.

The GoL thanks the EU for its budget support to Liberia during the COVID-19 outbreak in 2020 (total EU budget support in 2020 amounted to USD 17.7 million). EU support to certification may be considered, to help Liberian exporters benefit from the ‘Everything But Arms’ (EBA) scheme to access the EU market free of tariffs and quotas. The EU stressed that governance and the fight against corruption remain important challenges in Liberia and the EU would continue to support Liberia’s governance efforts. The EU stressed the importance of ensuring the traceability and accountability of the public funds related to the GoL’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic. The EU informed that an EU Election Follow-up Mission is planned to come to Liberia soon, to support Liberia in addressing the lessons learned from the 2020 elections and advance the electoral reform process before the 2023 elections.

Even after 42 years, despite political sclerosis in the fatherland, this day remains the summit of the Liberian people’s political rising. For starters, revolution or violent social change happens when a particular mode of production comes in conflict with the development of the productive forces. It is this conflict that engenders social change. While we recognize the individual as a historical agent, and that it is the human agency that ignites social change. It is a truism that throughout history, political movements rise to the occasion and absorb the rage of the people and organize them to fight for a better world.

Monrovia – President George M. Weah has expressed deep consternation at the news of the unfortunate shooting incident at the Cyber-Ed Christian School in Monrovia, which resulted in the death of the daughter of renowned Liberian Doctor, Philip Zochonis Ireland – who was also a student at the school. The President conveys his heartfelt sympathy to the bereaved family and all those impacted by the tragedy. President Weah said no parent should be made to go through the sad reality of burying a child under such inconsolable condition. “My heart goes out to the grieving parents, family and friends and I pray that they can take solace in the bosom of the Lord”, the President said. Meanwhile, the Liberian National Police has announced the detention of a student who is reported to have sneaked in a firearm at the school that led to the shooting and death of the deceased.

Jovanus Oliver Turay, 16yrs (pictured) and a person of interest, Matthew Gonkerwon, 17yrs were picked up early Tuesday morning at 8:00AMs by the Anti Robbery Unit of the Liberia National Police. MONROVIA – The Liberia National Police is investigating two 11th grade students of the Cyber-ED Christian School of Excellence in connection to the shooting of a 16-year-old student on campus. The student perpetrator, according to the police, shot his peer in the neck using a 9mm pistol. The police say Suspects, Jovanus Oliver Turay, 16yrs and a person of interest, Matthew Gonkerwon, 17yrs were picked up early Tuesday morning at 8:00AMs by the Anti Robbery Unit of the Liberia National Police. He further accounted that eyewitnesses and students saw the three (3) seated in one of the Classrooms listening to music via an earpiece and suddenly saw victim Precious lying unconscious after a gun sound.

PRESS STATEMENTMONROVIA — It is with heavy hearts and much despair to inform you of a tragic incident that has occurred at our school. A student brought a handgun to school this morning. While a majority of the students were eating breakfast in designated locations, this student slipped away to show off the gun to a friend and it accidentally went off. The gun was retrieved and the student is in the custody of Police. We are currently in touch with grief counselors and therapists to assist us with comforting and help with guiding our student body through the grieving process.

FrontPageAfrica observed parents trooping to the campus to get their children off campus. MONROVIA – A student brandishing a gun sneaked into Cyber-Ed Christian School has reportedly shot and killed another student, FrontPageAfrica has gathered. The school has notified parents of the incident and has assured of the safety of the remaining students on campus. FrontPageAfrica observed parents trooping to the campus to get their children off campus. We are saddened beyond words to inform you that a student brought a gun to school today and a student was shot.

Liberia: Man who Murdered Wife in Bong in over Jealousy Begs for ForgivenessGbarnga, Bong County – A Bong County man accused of killing his “cheating” wife Monday apologized to the deceased’s family in an emotionally-filled interview he had with journalists minutes before being transferred to the Gbarnga Magisterial Court. Kollie faces a murder charge for killing his wife of nine children, Hawa Yarkpawolo, 43, on March 31. Murder cases on the riseSince September 10, 2019 up to present, as many as 38 cases of murder and 54 of attempts to murder have been reported in Bong County. In 2020, similar motives were established in about 8 percent of murder cases. Meanwhile, the head of Bong County Women Organization, Olivia Weetol, has urged women who face domestic violence to report to responsible authorities to avoid unnecessary loss of life.