Analysis: Jewel Howard Taylor, A Liability or A National Treasure
Some still hold the opinion – that being the ex-wife of former President Taylor, she should not have been elevated to this high office. In this new role as Vice President, the Liberian Constitution provided the basis for her engagements – stating that: “the Vice President shall assist the President in the discharge of his functions and shall perform other duties as may be delegated by the President”. In fulfillment of this joint pledge, VP Taylor built and commissioned the George Manneh Weah Town Hall in Tamata. LOBBIED FOR FULL SUPPORT TO THE BCTC TO INCLUDE THE INSTALLATION OF THE FIRST STEM HUB IN BONG COUNTY. The VP has continued to provide scholarships in Bong County by providing scholarships to more than 600 students across Bong County to include Cuttington University and Bong County Technical College.
Source:Front Page Africa
June 06, 2023 06:25 UTC
Liberia International Basketball Star Thomas David Bropleh Ends Two-Day Basketball Camp For Young Basketball Stars In Liberia
The camp was organized by Thomas David Bropleh, a Liberian basketball star based in Spain, who is visiting his motherland for the first time and sees this as an opportunity to give back to basketball and Liberia. He pointed out that Liberia lacks basketball academies to teach players the basics of the game from a young age. During the opening of the training camp, Bropleh spoke to reporters about his motivation for returning to his birth country. He emphasized the need for coaching education across all sports in Liberia, stating that he is exploring ways to bring European basketball coaches to Liberia for coaching clinics. “I hope to play for the Liberia Basketball national team one day before my career comes to an end.
Source:Front Page Africa
June 05, 2023 12:45 UTC
Liberia: National 3rd Division Playoff Enters Quarterfinal
Monrovia – The race to the second division league of Liberian football is getting tougher day after day, with teams dropping from the national third division playoff while others continue to progress to the next stage of the competition. BY: Christopher C. Walker 0777898224/0886723075 christopherc.walker@frontpageafricaonline.comPepper FC, Philadelphia Lone Star, Mighty Enforcers FC, Brewerville United, and Wologisi FC New Horizon FC have all secured their place in the Quarterfinals of the ongoing national playoff. On Sunday, Montserrado County Champions Pepper FC strolled through to the quarters of the Liberia Football Association 3rd division playoffs after a 5-0 demolition of Future Stars of Grand Bassa at Antoinette Tubman Stadium. This local football festival is used to promote clubs from the third division to the second division league. During the playoff, thirty-two third division clubs representing the fifteen counties nationwide gather in a host county and compete for available slots in the second division league of Liberian football.
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June 05, 2023 12:19 UTC
Liberia: Ruling Party Secretary General Koijee Calls On Public Universities To Cancel Out Graduation Fees It Undermines The Govt’s Tuition-Free Policy
However, the National Secretary General of the Coalition for Democratic Change (CDC), Jefferson Tamba Koijee, has highlighted a concerning issue regarding the imposition of graduation fees that undermines the true intent of the pro-poor educational policy. Koijee, however, argues that imposing graduation fees on students after lifting the burden of tuition fees contradicts the spirit of the tuition-free policy. To address the issue of graduation fees, Koijee has taken action by writing to the Minister of Education and the President’s office, seeking immediate redress. This proactive approach demonstrates the party’s commitment to rectifying the situation and ensuring the effective implementation of the tuition-free policy. Koijee also draws attention to the uniqueness of graduation fees in Liberia, highlighting that during a visit to the University of Oxford, he discovered that such fees were not imposed.
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June 02, 2023 09:09 UTC
Liberia: ‘Be Open To Collaboration, Integration Of Other Disciplines – Deputy Finance Minister Tanneh Brunson tells UL Graduates
MONROVIA – Deputy Finance Minister for Budget and Development Planning, Madam Tanneh G. Brunson, challenged graduates of the University of Liberia Business College to navigate the world by being open to collaboration and integrating other disciplines or systems outside of what they have learned. Find people who challenge and inspire you to be successful and spend a lot of time with them. That, I think, is the fuel for professional growth!”The Deputy Finance Minister also advised the graduates that sometimes, in their daily challenges, they overlook what is truly important. According to the Deputy Finance Minister, the current generation, like hers, has the responsibility to push the boundaries forward for the sake of progress, advancement, and development. The Deputy Finance Minister noted that these advancements have real implications for the global economic sector, including job elimination due to automation, market volatility, lack of creativity, and privacy violations.
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June 02, 2023 07:15 UTC
Liberia: VPJewel Howard Taylor Urges Lofians Not to Vote for Boakai Because “His Vice Standard Bearer Would Be Vice President for Only the People of Nimba”
Liberia: VP Jewel Howard Taylor Urges Lofians Not to Vote for Boakai Because “H is Vice Standard Bearer Would Be Vice President for Only the People of Nimba ”MONROVIA – In one of her few town hall meetings in Lofa County, Vice President Jewel Howard told a group of Lofians not to vote for Vice President Joseph Boakai because his vice president is from Nimba County, and he will be a vice president for Nimba people. By: Henry Karmo [email protected]What the Vice President didn’t tell the gathering is that the arrowhead of the ticket, who is the Bikakai, is from Lofa County. In an attempt to criticize the former Vice President, who hails from Lofa County, she claimed that during his 12 years as Vice President under former President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf, he didn’t do enough to improve the lives of the people of Lofa County. However, the current Vice President also failed to show tangible development in Bong County, where she hails from and has been a Senator for over 12 years. VP Jewel Howard Taylor said, “Former VP is my uncle because I am also from Lofa County, but he is about to choose someone from Nimba County as his deputy.
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June 02, 2023 07:02 UTC
Liberia: U.S. Ambassador McCarthy Raises Concerns over Acquittal of Suspects In US$100M Cocaine Trafficking Case Despite ‘Overwhelming Evidence’
MONROVIA – Outgoing United States Ambassador Michael McCarthy said he was saddened to see the acquittal of suspects in both a recent human trafficking case and in the US$100 million cocaine trafficking case. “From an outsider’s perspective it is alarming that convictions could not be obtained in Liberia, even when the evidence seemed so overwhelming. Right after the jurors’ verdict, the Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Liberia, Cllr. Despite public outrage over the NPP Youth League’s action, President George Weah and VP Taylor have remained mum over the incident. “I urge media institutions and integrity organizations to keep politicians of all parties accountable to their important Declaration commitments.
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June 01, 2023 08:08 UTC
Liberia: Weintown FC Wins Protest Against Samukai FC – FrontPageAfrica
Monrovia-The Cases Review Committee of the 2023 National Third Division Playoffs has ruled that the results of the match played between Samukai FC (Sinoe) and Wein Town FC (Margibi) on 27 May, at the SKD PP, be reversed with Wein Town taking all three points and two goals. By: Christopher C. Walker 0777898224/0886723075 [email protected]Wein Town FC filed a protest against Samukai FC for fielding an illegal player, Amaza Kollie. The match result between Samukai and Wein Town is hereby reversed to 0:2 in favor ofWein Townb. Player Amaza Kollie ceases to partake in the Competition with immediate effectc. Player Amaza Kollie serves six months suspension as of the commencement of the LFA2023-2024 Season as required by count 1.3 of the Playoffs rule. d. That Chairman Swen of Sinoe County serves indefinite suspension with immediate effecte. Samukai FC is fined LRD 50,000.00 payable in 5 working days for illegal registrationand use of a player.
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June 01, 2023 07:18 UTC
Grand Cape Mount County’s Spartan FC Vice President Urges Team to Maintain Impressive Ball Control and Finishing Skills
Monrovia – The Vice President of Grand Cape Mount County-based Spartan FC is calling on the team’s head coach, members of the technical staff, and players to maintain their brilliant ball control and finishing skills, as demonstrated in their victory over Finda FC from River Gee County in the national playoff. By A. Macaulay Sombai, [email protected]Laminu Alex Wise, speaking to our sports desk after Spartan FC’s win, emphasized that their primary goal is to qualify from the group stage. Wise highlighted that he is urging his players not because he was surprised by their tactical ball control and finishing skills against Finda FC, but because he wants them to maintain such performance until they achieve their target of qualifying for the LFA second division league. Wise stated, “I am making this call to my athletes because we want them to maintain their tactical ball control against their opponents until we can finish among the top three teams in the national playoff, advancing to the second division league.”In the second match at Tusa Sports ground, Skill FC from Grand Gedeh County rallied from a 1-0 deficit to defeat Commie FC, based in Grand Cape Mount, with a score of 2-1. Meanwhile, NPA A IV dominated Power From God with a convincing 4-0 victory in the last game of the day.
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May 31, 2023 20:40 UTC
Liberia: Ruling Party Secretary General Accuses Transport Minister Wlue, Other Senior Govt Officials of Double Standards and Betrayal
MONROVIA – Mr. Jefferson Koijee, Secretary General of the ruling Coalition for Democratic Change (CDC), has publicly accused senior officials within the government of engaging in double standards and working against the interests of the CDC government. Koijee specifically targeted Samuel Wlue, Minister of Transport, and Musa Dean, Minister of Justice, for their alleged misconduct. By Henry Karmo, [email protected]Expressing his concern, Koijee stated, “You think you can engage in double standards within our ranks. McGill further stated that if President Weah were to be reelected, many of these officials would not be retained in the government. It can be recalled the President Weah dismissed the Minister of Post & Telecommunications, Cllr.
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May 31, 2023 15:46 UTC
Liberia: Naymote Cautions Government, Opposition to Adhere to Farmington Declaration Embracing Peaceful Elections, Calls for Imposition of Sanctions on Wrongdoers
Liberia: Naymote Cautions Government, Opposition to Adhere to Farmington Declaration Embracing Peaceful Elections, Calls for Imposition of Sanctions on WrongdoersPAYNESVILLE – Naymote Partners for Democratic Development says it is deeply concerned over the growing wave of hate speech and political violence in Liberia leading to Liberia’s crucial Presidential and Legislative Elections. “We would like to remind political leaders, parties, and national institutions about their obligations under the Constitution of Liberia; and the commitments under the Farmington River Declaration of Peace which was signed in April 2023,” Naymote said. By signing the Farmington River Declaration of Peace, the institution said political leaders agreed to support and participate in violence-free, peaceful, transparent, and credible legislative and presidential elections on October 10, 2023. It calls on all Liberians including political leaders and party activists to eschew violence; and rather engage in constructive policy debates and mobilize their supporters around transformative agendas to contest the elections. It also called on foreign diplomatic missions to impose sanctions on those that are bent on instigating violence, especially subjecting the many unemployed and impoverished youth to violence.
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May 31, 2023 15:06 UTC
Saudi Arabia Rice Donation Scandal: Thousands Of Bags Missing, Liberia Disaster Management Authority Under Scrutiny
The rice, totaling 29,412 bags, was handed over to the National Disaster Management Agency (NDMA) of Liberia, through its Executive Director Henry O. Williams, for onward distribution to disaster victims and vulnerable Liberian citizens. “Additionally, the team also suspects that NDMA is not prudently managing the rice, beginning with storage and distribution. She also informed the team that Warehouse #1, located at GSA, received 11,200 bags of rice; Warehouse #2 received 12,292; and Warehouse #3, which received 5,920, was at the NDMA. The report indicated that out of the 11,200 bags of rice stored at the GSA, only 6,200 bags are currently there. According to the report, about 15,438 bags should be in storage at the NDMA warehouse.
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May 31, 2023 01:44 UTC
Ecowas President Calls For Solidarity And Action Towards Shared Prosperity on 48th Anniversary
Abuja – On the occasion of the 48th anniversary of ECOWAS (Economic Community of West African States), His Excellency Dr. Omar Alieu Touray, President of the ECOWAS Commission, delivered a powerful speech addressing the staff of ECOWAS institutions, urging solidarity and action towards shared prosperity in the region. President Touray acknowledged the palpable challenges faced by the region and emphasized the critical role of the ECOWAS institutions in addressing them. The humanitarian situation was also addressed, with President Touray attributing its growth to conflicts, climate change, and environmental degradation. Regarding the strategic objectives of ECOWAS, President Touray highlighted progress made in enhancing peace and security, such as the implementation of the ECOWAS Action Plan against Terrorism and strengthening the ECOWAS standby force. President Touray expressed his gratitude to the staff and management of ECOWAS institutions for their commitment and support.
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May 30, 2023 09:04 UTC
Cummings Promises Women of Liberia Equal Partnership in the Development of the Country
By Gerald C. Koinyeneh – [email protected]However, that notion was dispelled following a massive show of support for Mr. Alexander B. Cummings and Cllr. Charlyne M. Brumskine by the people of “Bassaland” over the weekend in Buchanan when Cummings named Cllr. The women of Liberia will have equal partnership in the development of our country. Brumskine thanked Mr. Cummings for the confidence and pledged to work alongside him as they launched a ‘peaceful revolution” to make Liberia better. Brumskine’s selection as Cummings’ running mate happened at a crucial time in the Liberty Party’s history.
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May 29, 2023 19:54 UTC
Warring Sudanese sides violated short-term ceasefire: Saudi, US statement
People flee Omdurman with their belongings, on May 28, 2023, amid ongoing violence between the forces of two rival Sudanese generals. (Photo by AFP)Saudi Arabia and the US said both warring Sudanese sides violated the short-term ceasefire, according to a joint statement Sunday released evening. The Sudanese army and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) agreed to and signed a seven-day agreement on a short-term ceasefire and humanitarian arrangements on May 20 in Jeddah. The statement stated that the Sudanese army violated the prohibition of conducting aerial attacks during this period, saying it flew military aircraft daily. “Both sides undertook attacks and moved troops, weapons and other resources,” the statement noted.
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May 29, 2023 14:52 UTC