Liberia: Another Jilted Lover Kills Girlfriend for Alleged Cheating
A 36-year-old man in Bong County has confessed to murdering his girlfriend after she decided to end their relationship. According to Sampson Suah, he “murdered” Rachel Mankpalla, age 37, after she had decided to end their relationship for “someone else." Suah also alleged that he once caught Mankpalla in bed with another man, but had to forgive her after she and other family members begged him. 1 of the new panel Law of Liberia and forwarded to the 9th Judicial Circuit Court to await trial. According to police in Bong County, Police in Bong County have reported over 56 cases of male partners or ex-partners killing their female partners or ex-partners between January 2015 and October 2022.
Source:Daily Observer
April 19, 2023 17:13 UTC
Liberia: Over 1.4 Million Liberians Registered to Vote in 2023 Elections
The National Elections Commission (INEC) says the preliminary number of registered voters in the first phase is a little over 1.4 million people. "Preliminary results of phase one show a total of 1,435,209 registered voters. The aim of this exercise is to remove all instances of double registration and other cases of wrong information provided by any registered voter. Bomi accounts for 64,395 registered voters, while Margibi accounts for 184,425 Grand Cape Mount is 86,589; Gbarpolu is 50,887; Grand Bassa is 157,712; and Montserrado is 891,201. At some of the voter registration centers, they could not provide cards for those who registered," Tweh outlined.
Source:Daily Observer
April 19, 2023 07:01 UTC
Liberia: LRA Turns over Prohibited Goods to Guinean Customs Authorities
The Customs Department of the Liberia Revenue Authority (LRA) has turned over a truckload of 278 Cartons of assorted prohibited cigarettes seized at the Liberia-Guinea border in Nimba County. The turnover cigarettes were smuggled into the Country on February 7 and confiscated by Customs with the support of other members of the joint security operatives at the Bololewee Sub-port, Yekepa. Turning over the impounded goods in Diecke, Guinea on April 15, the head of LRA Customs Anti-Smuggling & Investigation Unit (ASIU), Abel Sneh, informed the Guinean Customs Authority that the prohibited cigarettes pose security and health threat to Liberia. The goods, he said, were treated in keeping with section 1214 of the adopted modernized customs code of 2018, which addresses Customs Control, Prohibitions and Restrictions. Sneh welcomed the cordial working relationship between the three Customs Administrations, especially the sharing of information and intelligence to prevent contraband, ensure security and safety and protect and enhance Customs revenue collection.
Source:Daily Observer
April 19, 2023 05:56 UTC
Liberia: AFL Poised for Triple Peacekeeping Missions
However, 20 years after the end of the war, the country is now making significant contributions to UN peacekeeping missions around Africa. Liberia first provided peacekeepers to the United Nations in the early 1960s when it joined the UN Operation in the Congo (ONUC). Today, the country is the 60th largest contributor among all UN Member States with soldiers in Mali, Sudan and South Sudan. “For several decades, Liberia hosted peacekeeping operations in the wake of a civil war. Today, Liberia is a country at peace, thanks to the efforts of thousands of peacekeepers from around the world.
Source:Daily Observer
April 19, 2023 05:46 UTC
Liberia: People’s Liberation Party Justifies Collaboration with Ruling Coalition Amid Agitation from Council of County Chairpersons
Kollie who has been speaking on behalf County Chairpersons argued that the collaboration with the CDC did not meet the approval of the party’s council of county chairpersons. According to Kromah, the party does not belong to Dr. Cassell, rather it belongs to the Liberian people, he said. “We agree that he invested in the party but the party belongs to the Liberian people, so, we cannot allow a single individual to dictate to the party,” Kromah said. He further disclosed that when Dr. Cassell held two private discussions with President George Weah before his demise. According to Kromah, Kollie and his cohorts are now whisking because they expected some personal financial gains from the merger.
Source:Front Page Africa
April 19, 2023 05:38 UTC
Liberia: LAA Wins 2023 Bestman Memorial Football Tournament
Monrovia – The 4th Edition of the Pennoh W. Bestman (PWB) Memorial Football Tournament ended with so much fanfare as Liberia Airport Authority (LAA) defeated Liberia Bank for Development and Investment (LBDI) in an action-packed grand final on Saturday, April 15, 2023, at the Willis D. Knuckles Sports Stadium in Zubah Town, Paynesville. LBDI also scored a goal during the first half, ending the highly contested first half with LAA in the lead. And in the first game of the tournament, LBDI defeated Orange Liberia Football team 2 – 1 while LAA defeated GOTSAC 2 – 1. In the kickball exhibition game, Girls of Black Star defeated Orange Liberia Kickball team 4 – 3. Liberia Black Star wishes to extend appreciation to members and partners for supporting the 2023 PWB Memorial Football Tournament.
Source:Front Page Africa
April 19, 2023 04:48 UTC
Liberia: Young Bongese Mobilizing Behind Youthful Senatorial Aspirant Johnny Kpehe Ahead of October Elections
Gbarnga — Nine senatorial aspirants -- including one woman -- are in the running to become the next senator of Bong County. At 42, Johnny Kpehe is the youngest of the four and currently the most popular. Young Bongese (natives of Bong County) are calling for a new era and seem poised to demonstrate that. A recent poll conducted by FrontPageAfrica revealed that 62% of "decided voters" said they would support Johnny Kpehe in the elections. Another young resident of Bong County told FrontPageAfrica that "anybody that can do the job that can take Bong County forward is what we need right now."
Source:Front Page Africa
April 19, 2023 02:32 UTC
Liberia: Senior Managers of Prisons Validates a New Strategic Plan for the Bureau Of Corrections and Rehabilitation
The Director of Prisons, S. Sainleseh Kwaidah, led 25 senior managers of prisons in Liberia, including the Deputy Director and Assistant Director of Prisons, Superintendents of all prisons in Liberia, and prison coordinators, to validate a new strategic plan for the Bureau of Corrections and Rehabilitation in Gbarnga, Bong County, on March 30-31. “The lack of food and other support for prisoners’ welfare remains a serious constraint,” said Attorney Flomo. “The lack of food and other support for prisoners’ welfare remains a serious constraint,” saidAttorney Flomo. All prison superintendents highlighted the lack of food for prisoners as a key concern,saying they were often compelled to use their own meager salaries to buy food forprisoners on humanitarian grounds. “The lack of food and other support for prisoners’ welfare remains a serious constraint,” said Attorney Flomo.
Source:Daily Observer
April 18, 2023 18:45 UTC
Liberia: Court Summons Ex-VP Boakai over Land Deal
In the petition for 'Removal of Cloud over Title Deed' Kandakai prayed the court to adjourn Ambassador Boakai liable, by removing the cloud from the twenty-one acres of land from the name Joe Young to Joseph Boakai, and thereafter from Joseph Boakai to Arnold Kandakai. Unfortunately, Kandakai claimed that before the probation of the deed to the land in 1995, he noticed that the title deed carries the name of Joseph Boakai, which makes Boakai a co-owner to his (Kandakai's) property. He said he recognized Boakai's name on the title deed, instead of him alone, while probing the documents for the property. But, since then, Boakai has allegedly refused to transfer the title deed from his (Boakai's) name to him (Kandakai). He also claimed that Boakai has sold portions of the property on which individuals have erected dwelling structures.
Source:Daily Observer
April 18, 2023 18:21 UTC
Liberia: Unity Party Standard Bearer Joseph Boakai Accused of Illegal Possession and Sale of Land
MONROVIA – Former Vice President Joseph Boakai, the standard bearer of the Unity Party, has been accused of illegal co-ownership and unauthorized sale of land by Arnold Kandakai, a resident of the United States. Kandakai claimed that Boakai instructed the surveyor and the previous owner, Mr. Joe Young, to issue the title deed in both their names, which he only discovered later. Kandakai stated that he confronted Boakai about the error, and Boakai assured him that it would be corrected. In 2016, Kandakai wrote to Boakai to remind him to correct the title deed, but Boakai ignored the letter and refused to change the land’s ownership. The Six Judicial Circuit Court has summoned Boakai to appear before the court on April 27 to respond to the allegations against him.
Source:Front Page Africa
April 18, 2023 17:29 UTC
Liberia: Young Bongese Mobilizing Behind Youthful Senatorial Aspirant Johnny Kpehe ahead of October Elections – FrontPageAfrica
GBARNGA, Bong County – Nine senatorial aspirants — including one woman — are in the running to become the next senator of Bong County. At 42, Johnny Kpehe is the youngest of the four and currently the most popular. Young Bongese (natives of Bong County) are calling for a new era and seem poised to demonstrate that. A recent poll conducted by FrontPageAfrica revealed that 62% of “decided voters” said they would support Johnny Kpehe in the elections. Kpehe’s supporters who say he offers an alternative to the ‘old-guard’Who is Johnny Kpehe?
Source:Front Page Africa
April 18, 2023 13:32 UTC
Liberia: Did Liberia Sign a U.S.$50 Billion Carbon Deal?
But the leaked document revealed that Liberia did not sign an MOU with the UAE, but rather with Blue Carbon, a private company. The MOU was signed by Finance Minister Tweah for Liberia, while Blue Carbon's Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Josaine Sadaka, signed for the company. Under the agreement, Blue Carbon is charged with the responsibility to conduct feasibility studies, secure the respective accreditation of the cooperation framework, and create the right structure. Liberia has the potential to store approximately 11.7 million tons of carbon annually and generate up to 58.5 million dollars each year. "This is what rural communities in Liberia need, and this is what we will demand," an advocate who prefers to remain anonymous, said.
Source:Daily Observer
April 18, 2023 01:16 UTC
Liberia: MYS Honors Winners Inc. For Contribution to Sports
Monrovia – The Ministry of Youth and Sports (MYS) has awarded Winners Incorporated Sports Betting Company with two prestigious awards for its immense contributions to sports in the country, especially towards the recent 2022-2023 National County Sports Meet. He stressed that sponsorship played a key role in awarding those winners and players that won prizes during the sporting festival. Mr. Jallah said in sports, sponsorship is prime, therefore the Sports Ministry will keep knocking on the doors of companies, especially Winners Sports Betting Company for support. “We thank you for all you did during the county meet because without sponsorship, we could not achieve what we achieved,” he added. Receiving such an award affirms the merits of Winners Sports Betting Company Liberia and is a result of the team’s hard work throughout the year.
Source:Front Page Africa
April 18, 2023 00:18 UTC
Liberia: Man, 30, Stabs Ex-girlfriend to Death in Nimba County
— The Liberia National Police Ganta Detail has confirmed the incident and revealed that Kwia killed his ex-girlfriend after discovering that she was in a relationship with another man. A young lady believed to be in her mid-twenties was murdered in Ganta, Nimba County — reportedly stabbed to death by a man believed to be her ex-lover. The Ganta Detail Liberia National Police has confirmed the incident and revealed that Kwia allegedly killed his ex-girlfriend after discovering that she was in a relationship with another man. Upon returning to Ganta, police say Kwia confronted the victim and her new lover, inquiring about their belongings. However, eyewitness accounts claimed that there was no tussle and that Kwia approached the couple and hit the victim before stabbing her.
Source:Daily Observer
April 18, 2023 00:07 UTC
Liberia: “Gov’t Must Serve As Gatekeeper in Agri. Investment”
— FAO country director assertsThe United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) Representative to Liberia, Mariatou Njie, wants the government to serve as a gatekeeper in the area of agricultural investment. Do we want this particular investment in Liberia? She indicated that investment screening is one of the policy mechanisms governments the world over use to pursue these questions. Njie spoke Thursday at the Farmington Hotel in Lower Margibi County during a two-day high-level meeting on boosting responsible investment in agriculture and food systems in Liberia for sustainable development. Topics of Liberation included boosting responsible investment in agriculture and food systems in Liberia for sustainable development; enhancing screening policies and processes for responsible investment in agriculture and food systems; a blended learning program on investment screening; commitment and prioritization planning; and a discussion with resource partners on strategic ways forward for Responsible Agriculture Investment (RAI) implementation in Liberia.
Source:Daily Observer
April 17, 2023 23:51 UTC