Liberian authorities have said that they have seized some $100 million worth of cocaine, with help from the United States' international narcotics agency. The operation led "to the seizure of $100 million worth of pure cocaine," he said. The drug agency could not confirm reports shared on social media that the drug had been stored in frozen fish containers. Drug enforcement agency chief Marcus Zehyoue said "a full-scale investigation" was underway along with a search for accomplices who escaped capture. "The success of this operation is the direct result of excellent communication between law enforcement agencies around the world, including Brazil, the United States, and Liberia, among others," it added.

Kortu Brown, has asked President George Weah to shake up his cabinet, especially the government agency responsible for the rice crisis. The rice situation is becoming terrible as a 25kg bag of rice is now being sold in Liberia for around four thousand five hundred Liberian dollars (LRD4,500), more than US$25 in a struggling economy. President Weah said: “We need not to always listen to the gossip of the streets. “There is either rice shortage or no rice shortage in the country. If there is no rice shortage, why is the commodity not available on the market?

Suspect Conte said he was asked by his international partners to follow the consignment and ensure it reaches the final destination. Following the arrest, suspect Conte admitted having connection with the consignment and iterated that he has since arrived in the country about two weeks ago to await the consignment. During our preliminary investigation, suspect Conte said he was asked by his international partners to follow the consignment and ensure it reaches the final destination. It was also established that suspect Malam arrived in the country with two other accomplices who checked in at the Royal Grand Hotel. Suspect Malam is currently under the LDEA custody undergoing full scale investigation, while suspects Gustavo Henrique and Adulai Djibril are at large.

Monrovia – Six women rights groups operating in the country have disclosed that they are concerned over video news reports emanating from the South Korean media involving two Liberian officials, Daniel Tarr and Moses Owen Browne, who had gone to South Korea to participate in the Sustainable Maritime Transport Training Program for Least Developed Countries. The screams of women from inside can also be heard in the video. It was later reported that after a long standoff, the door finally opened and two men identified as the above-named individuals were detained. They also said President Weah is on record for referring to himself uncountable times as the feminist in Chief and has made countless statements calling for an end to SGBV, and supporting the development of the Roadmap. Of course, with sexual harassment charges still pending for the Minister, how credible can the Ministry and the Government itself be viewed on the world stage?

The businessman told me before I can buy a bag of rice, I must buy L$1000 (US$6.50) worth of other items that I do not need. “We have to stand in a long queue, and sometimes we even sleep there just to be able to buy rice. He didn’t set out to go and buy flour. But I, too, made the customers to buy four Era Paint buckets of flour along with each bag of rice. “Because when we go to buy rice, the importers tell us that we must buy other commodities along with the rice.

To establish a Joint Commission for Technical CooperationNEW YORK — The Republic of Liberia and Jamaica, on Thursday, September 22, 2022 in New York as part of the Bilateral engagements of the UNGA, signed a joint communiqué establishing formal diplomatic relations between the two countries. Minister Kemayah, speaking after the signing ceremony, said the establishment of bilateral ties will further strengthen the already good relations subsisting between the Republic of Liberia and Jamaica. Minister Kemayah further proposed the establishment of diplomatic representation at the resident or non-resident level and extended an official invitation to Minister Johnson-Smith to visit Liberia. Concluding, Minister Kemayah, on behalf of the President of the Republic of Liberia, His Excellency Dr. George Manneh Weah, congratulated Jamaica for the milestone achievement in establishing diplomatic relations with Liberia. Minister Johnson-Smith informed that she was shocked when she discovered that Jamaica did not officially have diplomatic relations with Africa’s oldest republic and immediately sought approval from her Cabinet to take action.

GANTA, Nimba County – Liberian First Lady Clar Marie Weah has donated a consignment of assorted materials, including vocational skills-training equipment to adolescent girls in Busie Town, on the outskirts of Ganta, Nimba County. The She’s You Movement, which encompasses a number of initiatives, aims at improving the lives of women, girls, and children among others for a better and prosperous Liberia. Responding to the gesture, Hellen praised the First Lady and her office for identifying with not only the women and young girls but also the entire Busie Town. For their part, the women and youth leaders, chief and elders, prominent residents as well as the Office of Nimba County Superintendent thanked the First Lady for always identifying with the county. In separate remarks, they described Mrs. Weah as a woman of her word who has always fulfilled the promises that she makes.

MONROVIA – The Liberia Drug Enforcement Agency (LDEA) detachment in Fish Town, River Gee County has arrested a 17-year-old boy with multiple illegal drugs. The suspect identified as Mark Younge was arrested in a “plane view” following a surveillance operation in Fish Town City. He stressed that more needs to be done if Liberia is to alleviate the scourge of drug abuse on our society. Unending fight against drugsThe combat against the smuggling, trading and intake of illicit drugs and substances in post-conflict Liberia remains an aged-old problem. The current drug law of Liberia sets aside one to ten years imprisonment as punishment for offenders.

MONROVIA – The Liberian Senate concurred with the House of Representatives on September 16, 2022 to enact a bill amending Section 5.2 and Section 10.2 of the 2014 Code of Conduct. Although it has serious ramifications for the political process in Liberia, this Act, which was passed on the final day of the Senate’s Special Session, has gotten little public attention. This implies that many Weah-led Government officials will be barred from campaigning for President Weah’s re-election. The second criticism leveled against the law is that it covers too many individuals, both named and unnamed. Legislators who are now in office have attempted for a very long time to enact legislation prohibiting citizens from opposing them.

Weah, Dealer Allegedly Defrauds Liberian in the Diaspora about US$17,000Monrovia – A Liberian living in the US, Kelvin David, is upset about an alleged dubious land deal, involving one Joe Dorah which he noted, has cost approximately US$17,000) in total. At this point, Mr. David noted that he tried contacting Dorah, who had claimed ownership of the properties, before being sold to him, but no avail. As a result, he said a complaint was filed to RIA Magisterial Court, where Joe Dorah refused to show up. He is also seeking the intervention of President Weah and seeking clarity as to whether Joe Dorah is working with him on his projects. David feared that Joe Dorah is currently using his connection in government to allegedly withhold his money.

Monrovia-A 26-man Lone Star delegation inclusive of 6 local players left the country today, 20 September bound Cairo, Egypt to honor two friendly matches with Niger and Egypt during football’s international break. Lone Star will play Niger on Sunday, 25 September at the Cairo International Stadium before closing the international break with hosts Egypt on Tuesday, 27 September at the same venue. The delegation included: Head of delegation and Executive Committee Member Tickly Monkoney, Deputy Minister of Sports Andy Quamie, Ministry of Sports representative Kessellee Kanneh, Civicus Barsi-Giah, and Lib Bleacher Sports’ chief football writer, Yusuf Sheriff. The backroom staff of the Lone Star delegation included: Acting Head Coach Thomas Kojo, assistant Robert Lartey, goalkeeper trainer Nathaniel Sherman, and trainer George Gebro. Other members of the delegation also included: Administrative Manager Sabastian Collins, team doctor Lawuohbah Gbozee, masseur Emmanuel Foko, Kit Manager Tommy Johnson, and Kit man Abraham Kaba.

They ride roughshod over Liberians. AHEAD OF THE 2023 legislative and presidential elections, there are reportedly over 10, 000 aspirants who have declared their ambitions to seek elections in Liberia. Most of them are not only wishing but also telling Liberians so. Politicians are just playing chess with Liberian democracy, with the system and the people as pawns. PEOPLE SHOULD be convinced about the position they want to vie for, taking into consideration their strengths and weaknesses.

NEC/VRPLE/ICB/001/2002.” The companies chosen are a combination of three companies, which have poured their resources together to win the bid. The three parties in the joint venture are direct service providers and/or original equipment manufacturers, which enables the partners to immediately begin the processes and deliver to the Commission with the timelines required. Also among other responses, the NEC requested the PPCC to reconsider. The elections body further told the procurement commission that it had provided explanation in its September 2nd, 2022 communication to the PPCC concerning the capability of the joint venture. According to the NEC, Ekemp develops, designs and manufactures biometric terminals and provides biometric registration and verification and intelligent identification solutions.

The ANC’s Political Leader statement comes in the wake of a video making rounds on social media, reporting that the George Weah-led government is contemplating rigging the upcoming 2023 General Election. We can’t promise you the outcome but the same opportunity should be for every Liberian.”“We have to change Liberia so we can get better schools, better roads, running water, and electricity. We need a better Liberia,” Mr. Cummings said. According to the ANC strong man, no matter religion, tribe, or settle, no Liberian should be more privileged than the other. Cummings continues: “We want to build a Liberia where every Liberian can have the benefit of this country.

A statement issued on behalf of the International Community in Liberia by UN Resident Coordinator Niels Scott condemned any attempt to link the international community with allegations that have the propensity to undermine national security and threaten Liberia’s hard-earned peace. “The International Community in Liberia wishes to state categorically that the statements contained in the piece have no connection with the International Community in Liberia nor are we aware of any basis for any allegation contained in this piece,” the International Community said. “We strongly condemn any attempt to link the International Community with these allegations which could threaten and undermine national security. The International Community in Liberia reaffirmed its continued commitment to peace and stability in Liberia. A video of an unknown broadcaster making damaging claims about the state of affairs in Liberia has taken social media by storm.