Liberia: It is what it is.
So I texted this message: “ … gentlemen are you guys serious that Liberia has nothing to boast about? In fact when I am in a Zoom meeting, the first thing I do is to rename myself with “Liberia” attached to my name. My friend is a pastor who visits Liberia frequently, and he interacts with many Liberians living in Accra. I have written quite a few of what you might call historical articles on Liberia, but I do not remember discussing them with her. I do not know about you but, for me, that alone is more than enough for me to boast about my country, Liberia.
Source:Daily Observer
July 12, 2023 17:38 UTC
Liberia: ALCOP Standard Bearer Picks Running Mate
As Kamara calls for redemption of Liberia; Grand Cape Mount County shows supportThe standard bearer of the opposition All Liberia Coalition Party (ALCOP), Lusinee F. Kamara, has named former Grand Cape Mount County senatorial candidate, Matthew V. Z. Darblo, as his running mate. The event was graced by scores of youth, elders, women, and traditional leaders of Lofa, Grand Cape Mount, and Gbarpolu counties. We are happy and proud of this choice, and we pray that Allah be happy with him and guide our steps, Mr. Darblo,” Kamara indicated. This is one of the landmark decisions ever reached in my life and Grand Cape Mount County,” Mr. Darblo said. He promised to do everything within his capacity to uphold the trust and confidence reposed in him and the people of Cape Mount.
Source:Daily Observer
July 12, 2023 16:27 UTC
Congressman Smith Calls on Liberian Senate to Reject Pro-Abortion Bill
If the Senate votes to expand abortion, and the passes through the necessary steps to become law, Liberia would join a handful of African countries to become a leader in reproductive rights in the sub-region. With support from the Ministry of Health and UNFPA, most of the lawmakers are said to be in favor of the expansion of abortion rights and birth control. However, in his statement issued on Sunday in Washington, Rep. Smith, known for his conservative views, said, “bortion takes the life of an unborn child, who can feel the pain of abortion, and abortion harms the mother psychologically, spiritually and often physically. The Siljander Amendment, passed by Congress in 1981, prohibits the use of funds to lobby for or against abortion. When initially introduced, the amendment prohibited only lobbying for abortion, but in subsequent years, Congress modified the language to include lobbying against abortion as well.
Source:Front Page Africa
July 12, 2023 15:57 UTC
Liberia: Full Text of Henry Costa's Press Conference
Joseph Boakai was the better man for the job, so we declined George Weah’s frantic appeal for our support and went with VP Joseph Boakai instead. Joseph Boakai should be crowned the Standard Bearer of the CPP because of his experience and seniority, amongst other reasons. Joseph Boakai to disengage from it and instead proposed their own vehicle to him, something they called the Grand Alliance. Joseph Boakai. Boakai’s behavior, and when they asked him about his promise to name me as his running mate, Amb.
Source:Daily Observer
July 11, 2023 14:20 UTC
Liberia to Host 23rd Annual CECAF Fisheries Meeting
The National Fisheries and Aquaculture Authority (NaFAA), is expected to host the 23rd annual meeting of the Fisheries Committee for the Eastern Central Atlantic (CECAF -FAO) in Liberia. The International fisheries meeting is being organized by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, (FAO) in collaboration with the Liberian government through NaFAA. The international fisheries meeting will be held under the theme “Practical Solutions to Strengthen Fisheries Management and Sustainability in Fishery Committee for the Eastern Central Atlantic” (CECAF), and it will be attended by some 60 delegates from member countries and observer partners. During the meeting, as mentioned in the NaFAA release, fisheries stock status reports from the three working groups (Small Pelagic species, Demersal species, and Artisanal fisheries) will be presented to the Scientific Sub-Committee for validation and formulation of appropriate science-based advice. Meanwhile, the Liberian Fisheries Director General, Madam Emma Metieh Glassco, has expressed optimism about the successful hosting of the international fisheries meeting and described the event as one of the biggest for the Liberian fisheries sector.
Source:Daily Observer
July 11, 2023 08:29 UTC
Liberia - Itc Initiates Formation of Coffee Cooperatives in Liberia
The International Trade Centre (ITC), in collaboration with the Farmers Union Network of Liberia (FUNL), started a week-long training program on the importance of cooperatives for coffee producers. The goal is to assist them in the process of creating coffee cooperatives in Liberia to boost revenues. The training is being organized by ITC and FUNL under the ITC/ACP EU funded Business Friendly Coffee Project of Liberia. This is the only way that coffee farmers can get more money from their labor," he said. We now have many of our coffee farmers who have inherited farms from their parents and have returned to active coffee farming," he added.
Source:Daily Observer
July 10, 2023 17:03 UTC
Liberia: Liberia to Host 23rd Annual CECAF Fisheries Meeting
The government of Liberia, through the National Fisheries and Aquaculture Authority (NaFAA), is expected to host the 23rd annual meeting of the Fisheries Committee for the Eastern Central Atlantic (CECAF -FAO) in Liberia. The International fisheries meeting is being organized by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, (FAO) in collaboration with the Liberian government through the Fisheries Authority (NaFAA)According to a NaFAA press release, the meeting will be held at Farmington Hotel in Margibi County from July 11-14, 2023, with 19 countries and 4 observers expected to participate. The international fisheries meeting will be held under the theme “Practical Solutions to Strengthen Fisheries Management and Sustainability in Fishery Committee for the Eastern Central Atlantic” (CECAF), and it will be attended by some 60 delegates from member countries and observer partners. During the meeting, as mentioned in the NaFAA release, fisheries stock status reports from the three working groups (Small Pelagic species, Demersal species, and Artisanal fisheries) will be presented to the Scientific Sub-Committee for validation and formulation of appropriate science-based advice. Meanwhile, the Liberian Fisheries Director General, Madam Emma Metieh Glassco, has expressed optimism about the successful hosting of the international fisheries meeting and described the event as one of the biggest for the Liberian fisheries sector.
Source:Daily Observer
July 10, 2023 06:29 UTC
Liberia: Ganta Mourns as Fire Disaster Claims Four Lives
….The deceased have been identified as Sam Kermue, his wife Ruth Koffah Kermue, their 10-month-old daughter Samata Kermue, and the mother of Ruth. A devastating fire incident in Ganta has claimed the lives of four individuals, including a 10-month-old baby and an elderly woman. The deceased have been identified as Sam Kermue, his wife Ruth Koffah Kermue, their 10-month-old daughter Samata Kermue, and the mother of Ruth. Ruth Kermue and her 10-month-old daughter's remains were found in the couple's bathroom --- indicating that she might have been trying to escape. In 2017, an Indian Dentist assigned to the Ganta United Methodist Hospital died in a fire in his apartment at the hospital compound, despite efforts by bystanders to rescue him.
Source:Daily Observer
July 10, 2023 06:29 UTC
Liberia: Leaked Audio Reveals Diverging Account of Murder Incident at Former Chief Justice’s Residence
MONROVIA – FrontPageAfrica has acquired an audio recording that seems to capture a telephone conversation between co-defendant Gertrude Newton and an unidentified individual. In this conversation, co-defendant Gertrude offers an account of the events surrounding the untimely demise of Charloe Musu at the residence of former Chief Justice Gloria Musu Scott. She also informed the caller that the security guards assigned to the compound were nowhere to be found when the incident unfolded. Gertrude then went to Rebecca’s room and requested the security guards to break the window to allow them to escape. The security guards complied, enabling Gertrude, Rebecca, and Alice Johnson to exit the house through the window.
Source:Front Page Africa
July 07, 2023 17:11 UTC
Liberia To Host CAF Women Championship League Qualifiers
Monrovia – Liberia is proud to announce that it has been chosen as the host country for the upcoming Total Energies Confederation of African Football Women Championship League Qualifiers, WAFU Zone A. The opening match of the day will see Liberia’s defending champions, Determine Girls, take on As Mande from Mali. The day will conclude with a match between Senegal’s As Dakar Sacre Coeur and Sierra Leone’s Mogbewmo Queens. Hosts Determine Girls will wrap up the competition by taking on neighboring team Mogbewmo Queens from Sierra Leone. As the competition approaches, Liberia’s defending champions, Determine Girls, are leaving no stone unturned in their preparations for the tournament next month.
Source:Front Page Africa
July 07, 2023 15:17 UTC
Domestic Airport Workers Plan Shutdown In Demand Of Salary Arrears Seven Months’ Salary Arrears
MONROVIA — Employees at the James Spriggs Payne Airport, a Domestic Airport in Monrovia, have threatened to shut down all activities at the airport following management’s alleged failure to pay salary arrears it owes them. By Edwin G. Genoway, Jr (231886458910)-[email protected]The aggrieved domestic airport workers are alleging that management owes them over seven months salary, with absolutely no assurance of said debt being settled anytime soon. The angry airport employees have therefore threatened to shut down the entire facility in an attempt to claim the attention of President George Weah and his government. The aggrieved James Sprigs Payne airport workers bemoaned the impact adverse effect of said act by management in the midst of serious economic constraints facing the country. But the airport manager has however declined speaking on the issues after several attempts getting him to speak on the matter.
Source:Front Page Africa
July 06, 2023 21:19 UTC
Liberia: PATEL Chairman Accused the Weah-led Government of ‘Strangulating’ Liberian Own businesses
Monrovia – Dominic Nimely, National Chairman of the Patriotic Entrepreneurs of Liberia (PATEL) has stressed that President George Weah has abandoned Liberian own businesses despite his pronouncement of not letting Liberian own businesses be spectators in the Liberian economy. He is the National Chairman of Commerce and Trade at the Liberia Business Association and President of Liberia Used Cars Dealership Association. “I remember President Weah told us that we will not be spectators. He added: “We met President Weah two different times after his inauguration in 2018. Because they will be doing the right thing and those foreign business people will cut off their friendship with them (Lawmakers).
Source:Front Page Africa
July 06, 2023 21:13 UTC
Liberia: Pres. Weah Receives One of Israel's Most Prestigious Awards
If you support Israel, you support the Jewish people," Mr. Evans maintained. Speaking further, the FOZ President said President Weah has demonstrated support for the state of Israel on the African continent and global summits. You have stood and continue to stand for the rights of the Jewish Nation and the world," the Min. Minister Cohen promised Israel's unwavering commitment to President Weah and the people of Liberia. "This award is a motivation for me to continue what I have been doing for the Jewish people and Israel," President Weah said.
Source:Daily Observer
July 05, 2023 13:39 UTC
US$65 Million Financing Agreement Ratified Amidst Legislative Pressure and Stricter Conditions
In response to these apprehensions, certain lawmakers convinced their colleagues that refusing to ratify the financing loan agreement could have disastrous consequences for the government, potentially causing a complete collapse. Nevertheless, the government deemed this measure a necessary compromise given the pressing need for the US$65 million loan. In summary, the US$65 million financing agreement was ratified amidst considerable legislative pressure and strict conditions set by international partners, ultimately aimed at enhancing transparency and accountability within Liberia’s public sector. However, Senator Smith changed his stance a day later, stating that he now supported the loan agreement. Notably, Senator Conmany Wesseh presented an argument in favor of the loan agreement, much to the dismay of his colleagues.
Source:Front Page Africa
July 05, 2023 08:43 UTC
Liberia: 14-Yr-Old Raped By Own Relative
After enduring the ordeal for some time, Korpo decided to confide in the Town Chief, hoping for intervention. However, the Town Chief hesitated to take action, leaving Korpo feeling helpless and her body deteriorating from the emotional distress. When Korpo reported the abuse to the Town Chief, he allegedly dragged his feet in addressing the issue. However, her uncle, Morris (also the Town Chief), intervened, insisting that they handle the matter within the family and inform the community before involving the police. Richard White, the secretary of Koko Town, shared a similar account, vowing to bring Koko to justice.
Source:Front Page Africa
July 05, 2023 08:33 UTC