CU Graduates 765 This Week
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Source:Daily Observer
June 11, 2024 07:59 UTC
Senate Poised to be More Rigid
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Source:Daily Observer
June 10, 2024 15:42 UTC
Global Trade War: Challenges of A New Reality for Africa.
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Source:Daily Observer
June 10, 2024 02:04 UTC
Liberia: House Reviews Request to Recall Fiscal Year 2024 National Budget
Capitol Hill, Monrovia – Members of the House of Representatives have directed the Leadership to invite the Ministry of Finance and Development Planning to address claims of alterations in the 2024 National Budget Law. By Gerald C. Koinyeneh – [email protected]During a regular session on Thursday, Representative Clarence Gahr (District #5, Margibi County) informed his colleagues that the executive may have altered the approved national budget for fiscal year 2024. Rep. Gahr’s communication to the plenary revealed that the executive allegedly ignored amendments made by the Legislature during the final review stages of the budget. Presiding, Deputy Presiding, Distinguished Colleagues, it will surprise you to note that at the final stage and signing of the 2024 National Budget, the law was sent without these amendments of plenary, altering the decision of the Honorable House of Representatives, thus making the 2024 National Budget voidable in its entirety,” Rep. Gahr stated. It can be recalled that the 55th Legislature passed the fiscal year 2024 National Budget at the end of April, amounting to US$738,859,827—an increase of 6.7 percent from the version submitted by the Executive through the Ministry of Finance and Development Planning.
Source:Front Page Africa
June 07, 2024 18:12 UTC
Liberia: Commerce Ministry Refutes Claims, Clarifies Rice Import, Pricing, and Distribution
MONROVIA — The Ministry of Commerce and Industry has rejected accusations made against its minister, Amin Modad, by Freedom FM’s manager Sekou Sheriff. “There are other varieties of rice on the market, some sold lower than the $16.75,” the ministry added. In their communication to the previous administration and to Minister Modad, rice importers highlighted several factors for their request, primarily that a 20% export duty was imposed by India on this rice variety, significantly impacting the cost structure for importers. However, the ministry added, within four months, Minister Modad has granted 3 permits out of the 5 new applications, all of which are Liberian enterprises. “Minister Modad also negotiated with the importers to invest in the local production and supply of rice.
Source:Front Page Africa
June 07, 2024 15:43 UTC
Liberia: Government of Liberia Restores Western Cluster Road User Permit One Month After Revocation
President Boakai warned that if the government didn’t close Western Cluster Mining Company down, Liberia would lose major bridges and it might be disastrous for the country. The Liberian leader said he will not tolerate such insensitivity by Western Cluster Mining Company in that part of the country. “I just met the lawyer for Western Cluster this morning and I told him we’re going to close them down. In January 2023, several citizens of Bomi County protested the movement of Western Cluster trucks moving iron ore through Tubmanburg City to the Freeport of Monrovia. Western Cluster Limited is a subsidiary of Elenilto Minerals & Mining, an international mining and exploration group.
Source:Front Page Africa
June 06, 2024 22:30 UTC
Liberia: Margibi UP Officials Implore Liberian Senate to Confirm Nominated Local County Officials
KAKATA—Margibi County Unity Party (UP) officials from across the five electoral districts, including district officials, former legislative candidates, women and youth Congresses and other stakeholders, have reaffirmed their support through a resolution for the recent nominated local government officials of Margibi County by President Joseph Nyuma BoaKai and urged the Liberian Senate to conduct their confirmation hearings. Boakai recently nominated the Margibi County Development Officer, Administrative Officer, Finance Officer, City Mayors, Districts and Townships Commissioners and submitted their names to the Liberian Senate for subsequent confirmations. The Margibi’s UP officials expressed the belief that there are still some local government positions in Margibi to which the Pres. Boakai has not made any nominations, adding that those protesting could be considered for those local government positions not yet occupied. The UP officials: “If those nominated are not confirmed by the Liberian Senate; the efforts being exerted will make the Unity Party ill-relevant in the body politics of the County since it doesn’t have representation on the Margibi Legislative Caucus and the local government leadership of the County and if those nominated are not confirmed”.
Source:Front Page Africa
June 06, 2024 21:18 UTC
Karnplay Magisterial Court in Dubious Activity?
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Source:Daily Observer
June 06, 2024 17:02 UTC
Liberia: STAND Says Sgt. Manneh’s death Not Suicide
In the same statement, the AFL concluded that the death of Sergeant Manneh was caused by suicide. “This would have provided the basis for any early assumption for cause of death,” STAND added. This kind of reported suicide death reflects a pattern of a probable dangerous subculture operating within the Liberian security apparatus, outside official corridors. This request is particularly pertinent given the swirling controversies surrounding Sergeant Bobby Manneh’s death, which shares many similarities with the death of Agent Melvin Earley. Given this background, STAND believes the death of Sergeant Bobby Manneh should be treated as a homicide, not a suicide.
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June 04, 2024 08:46 UTC
Liberia: Untimely Death of Armed Forces of Liberia’s Sergeant and former UN Peace Keeper Raises More Questions Amid Suicide Claim
Monrovia – The Armed Forces of Liberia (AFL) is grappling with the tragic death of Sergeant Bobby Manndeh, who allegedly committed suicide last week while on guard duty at the Binyah Kesselly Barracks in Schiefflin. Sergeant Manndeh enlisted in the AFL in 2007 as an infantry soldier and was most recently assigned to Alpha Company, First Battalion, 23rd Infantry Brigade. “Sergeant Manndeh was a disciplined, professional, loyal, and dedicated soldier who served with diligence since his enlistment into the AFL,” the statement read. The details surrounding Manndeh’s death remain unclear, amidst rumors that he shot himself in the head six times with an AK-47 rifle. FrontPage Africa online reader James Davis commented on the story, questioning why a sergeant would be placed on guard duty.
Source:Front Page Africa
June 03, 2024 16:15 UTC
LETTER TO THE PRESIDENT
Mr. President, in order to achieve your goals for the motherland, it has to firstly start with the kinds of appointments that you make; especially the ones at key positions including your Chief of Office Staff. Sylvester M. Grigsby, the Minister of State for Presidential Affairs, and in extension, the Chief of Office Staff for the Office of the President of the Republic of Liberia, comes. His performance in said post was exceptional as Liberia’s connection with Belgium and other countries in that region became solidified. Mr. President, I do believe that with Min. As you always say, “Love Liberia, Think Liberia, and Build Liberia”, it is without any doubt that you truly mean these words when you chose an impeccable character like Hon.
Source:Front Page Africa
June 03, 2024 14:32 UTC
US Embassy Nods at STAND’s Request to Aid Fire Service
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Source:Daily Observer
June 01, 2024 05:47 UTC
Internal Wrangling Rocks CDC
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Source:Daily Observer
May 31, 2024 15:01 UTC
Rep. Kollie Raises Concerns at LRRRC’s Repatriation Process in Bong
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Source:Daily Observer
May 31, 2024 00:48 UTC