Liberia: President Weah Establishes National Railway Authority
press release... "Pursuant to the authority of the President under the Constitution and laws of the Republic of Liberia, I hereby direct that there shall be established a National Railway Authority under the aegis of the Ministry of Transport pursuant to its lawful authority and responsibility." President George Weah has issued Executive Order #112 establishing the National Railway Authority (NRA) with responsibility to, amongst other things, manage railway and associated infrastructures owned by the Government of Liberia. He said these Liberian Infrastructure Assets have been underutilized in the past to the detriment of the people of Nimba, Bong and Grand Bassa Counties, and the nation as a whole. He declared: "Pursuant to the authority of the President under the Constitution and laws of the Republic of Liberia, I hereby direct that there shall be established a National Railway Authority under the aegis of the Ministry of Transport pursuant to its lawful authority and responsibility." "In order to provide an organizational structure to manage the Liberian Infrastructure Assets, the National Railway Authority shall appoint an independent operator to operate, manage, plan and implement the development of the Liberian Infrastructure Assets system."
Source:Daily Observer
October 18, 2022 23:13 UTC
Liberia - "Nec Is Compromised"
press releaseThe Political Leader of the opposition Liberty Party (LP), Senator Nyonblee Karnga-Lawrence, had said that the National Elections Commission (NEC) of Liberia is not independent and it has no integrity. In the LP leadership crisis, she accused the NEC Chairperson of being conflicted. She also accused Lansanah of having a dual relationship with the Chairman of the Liberty Party, Musa Bility. She recalled that in December of 2021, when the Liberia Anti-Corruption Commission (LACC) was prosecuting the NEC Chairperson for acts of malfeasance at the Commission, it was Bility who helped Lansanah secure a bond. In a related development, Lawrence has described the Liberian Legislature as the most compromised branch of the government.
Source:Daily Observer
October 18, 2022 21:30 UTC
Liberia: Medina Wesseh, Manor River Union Secretary General Reportedly Reneging to Turn Over To Pres. Weah’s New Appointee
MONROVIA – FrontPageAfrica has gathered that Medina Wesseh, the Secretary General of the Mano River Union, has put up an adamant posture in the wake of President Weah’s call for her to turn over office to the newly appointed Secretary General, Mariah G. Harrison. FrontPageAfrica has seen a communication from the Minister of Finance, Samuel Tweah to Mrs. Wesseh informing her of President Weah’s appointment of Mrs. Harrison after consultation his counterparts in the MRU Region. The Mano River Union (MRU) is an international association initially established between Liberia and Sierra Leone by the 3 October 1973 Mano River Declaration. It is named for the Mano River which begins in the Guinea highlands and forms a border between Liberia and Sierra Leone. On 20 May 2004, the Union was reactivated at a summit of the three leaders of the Mano River Union states: Presidents Lansana Conté of Guinea and Ahmad Tejan Kabbah of Sierra Leone and Chairman Gyude Bryant of Liberia.
Source:Front Page Africa
October 18, 2022 21:08 UTC
Double Down Liberia’s farmers in Dire Need of Just Adaptation and Mitigation to Climate Change
Double Down Liberia’s farmers in Dire Need of Just Adaptation and Mitigation to Climate ChangeOver the past few months many parts of Liberia have experienced flooding following heavy rainstorms. The event marked a major turning point on efforts to address climate change in Africa as governments, the private sector, civil society, youth, and indigenous communities sat side-by-side brainstorming on how best to address the reality of climate change. The gathering sought to build momentum ahead of the next international climate change conference (COP27) to be held in Egypt from 06-18 November 2022. There is consensus that climate change is profoundly amplifying Africa’s development challenges, and that the window for action is rapidly closing. Liberia’s climate commitments, if properly implemented, are therefore critical for safeguarding the agricultural sector from the ravages of climate change, and poverty eradication.
Source:Front Page Africa
October 18, 2022 13:59 UTC
Liberia: LISGIS 2022 Census Recruitment in Chaos
MONROVIA – Enemurators recruited for the 2022 National Population Census are finding it difficult to find a center to undergo the five days of training before the commencement of the population census on October 24, 2022. My name was placed on LISGIS website but the supervisor at Caldwell told me to go to where I took the test,” Grace Dickson said. LISGIS Acknowledges ChallengesAmid the hullaballoo on the recruitment process, Wilmot F. Smith said LISGIS stands by the list released by the recruitment committee and deems it credible. Smith also warned officials of LISGIS to abide by every piece of information posted on LISGIS. LISGIS Acting boss added that many people could not write their test in their assigned area because of several reasons.
Source:Front Page Africa
October 18, 2022 12:03 UTC
Liberia: Cummings Defends TRC Indictees?
He was recommended to face an investigation for aiding and abetting war crimes with his alleged involvement with the security forces of the Oriental Timber Company (OTC). Brown, who has circled the summit of public life, is joining the Cummings team as a seasoned technocrat and policy expert. Another TRC indictee on the Cummings team is Representative Yekeh Kolubah, Representative of Montserrado County District #10. Koubah is a former combatant and has said repeatedly that he wants to appear before a Liberian war crimes court. Former Vice President Joseph Boakai, who is also eyeing the Presidency also endorsed the support of TRC indictees like Benoni Urey towards his Presidential bid.
Source:Daily Observer
October 18, 2022 02:15 UTC
Liberia: Senator Lawrence Meets U.S. Lawmakers
From the interactions, Senator Lawrence said "Liberians abroad are frustrated and disappointed by the current state of affairs in our country, especially around rampant corruption in the government. Lawrence and the leading Democratic leader spoke about the current affairs in Liberia, impediments to peaceful democracy, transnational maritime crimes, corruption and human rights issues. "I have carried out mobile health clinics in rural Bassa since 2011 and continue to do so despite the growing need and limited resources. The provision of home economics training rural women in Bassa, microfinance loans schemes mirror what the Congressman has done so well. While in Minnesota, Senator Kanga-Lawrence also met with Minnesota State Senator Bobby Champion and Liberian-born Mayor of Brooklyn Center, Mike Elliott.
Source:Daily Observer
October 18, 2022 02:03 UTC
Liberia: Operations At Mano Oil Palm Halted Amid Government’s ‘Failure’ To Resolve Stalemate Between Residents, Company
GBAH, Grand Cape Mount County – The Government of Liberia through its relevant agencies and ministries, has failed in its effort to amicably resolve the disagreement between the Mano Oil Palm Company and aggrieved residents of Bomi and Grand Cape Mount Counties. Mano Palm Oil Industry (MPOI), a subsidiary of Mano Manufacturing Company (MANCO) took over the plantation from Sime Darby Liberia Plantation (SDPL) in 2020 following months of negotiation. “The way forward is for the workers’ and the citizens’ demands to be met. Management Denies Instigating ViolenceMeanwhile, the management of Mano Palm Oil has distanced itself from a leaked audio making rounds on social media. MANO Palm Oil Plantation Company CEO is a peaceful person who values the dignity of every human being.
Source:Front Page Africa
October 18, 2022 01:00 UTC
Liberia: Ministry of Agriculture Presents Equipment to Central Agriculture Research Institute
SUAKOKO, Bong County – The Ministry of Agriculture (MOA) through its Rural Economic Transformation Project (RETRAP) has presented a brand new 75 Horsepower tractor and three Yamaha motorbikes to the Central Agricultural Research Institute (CARI) in Suakoko, Bong County. Receiving the equipment on behalf of CARI, the Administrative Assistant to the Director General Sundesco Clarke extended gratitude to the Ministry of Agriculture through the project, noting that the donation was timely. To compound that dilemma, the only tractor at the institute is facing a serious mechanical fault that has caused a major breakdown in our operations. Currently, the lack of electricity for scientists and their families residing in the CARI compound is a serious challenge that affects research activities after the closure of the administrative office each evening. The provision of solar systems will complement continuous work by the scientists who are engaged in a lot of research activities beyond the usual working hours.
Source:Front Page Africa
October 16, 2022 00:13 UTC
Liberia: Kamara Defense Challenges Absence of Forensic Evidence; French Reveal a Second Liberian Case
The court heard that the Liberian government had not given official approval of the French investigation but the Ministry of Justice had tasked Liberian law enforcement with helping French investigators. French investigators were not permitted to find victims or conduct interviews themselves. The Liberian law enforcement and French investigators explained the tremendous challenges in working in this remote part of Liberia that was decimated by the war. During his testimony Investigator Peruggia revealed that he was working on “another Liberian case”. Civitas Maxima, the Swiss-based human rights group that brought the evidence to French authorities that initiated the Kamara case, refused to comment on the second case.
Source:Front Page Africa
October 15, 2022 01:12 UTC
Liberia: Jeety Continues Daily Hot-Meal Service To Hundreds Despite Chronic Rice Shortage in the Country
MONROVIA – Mr. Upjit Singh Sachdeva knows all about the catastrophic consequences of hunger. People should not go to bed hungry; if all of us who have the means to help, do something,” Mr. Sachdeva told journalists a fortnight ago. Jeety launched his Home-Cooked Hot Meal Program in February 2017 to help alleviate the high rate of hunger and poverty in Liberia. His task is immense as food insecurity and hunger in Liberia remain a severe problem, according to statistics from Global Hunger Index (GHI). He fed those who could not afford on their own a hot, cooked meal across almost the entire Montserrado County.
Source:Front Page Africa
October 14, 2022 08:56 UTC
Liberia: Ministry of Mines and Energy Terminates Several Mining Licenses
Monrovia – The Government of Liberia through the Ministry of Mines and Energy continues carve out policies and implement existing regulatory frameworks to enhance the mineral sector of Liberia. Issuance Of Default Notices And Termination NoticesThe Ministry has issued Termination Notices and Default Notices to fifteen (15) MineralExploration license holders. 17.1 (c) of the Mineral Exploration Regulations of Liberia. 17.2 of the Mineral Exploration Regulations of Liberia. Those companies and licenses affected include but not limited to:
Source:Front Page Africa
October 14, 2022 08:13 UTC
Liberia to Host High-level Meeting On Nationally Determined Contribution Implementation Plans along with Global Partners
Liberia to Host High-level Meeting On Nationally Determined Contribution Implementation Plans along with Global PartnersMONROVIA – The Government of Liberia through the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and its partners is expected to hold a high-level ministerial meeting, and a four-day workshop beginning Tuesday, 18 October 2022 on the implementation plan of the Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC). Liberia submitted her revised NDC in 2021 committing to reduce economy-wide greenhouse gas emissions by 64 percent below the projected business-as-usual level by 2030. Education and training are fundamental in enabling citizens’ contributions to local and global efforts to meet the climate change challenge. Through Article 6, countries can host internationally transferred mitigation outcomes activities and authorized for transfer, mitigation outcomes. Article 6 enables two new carbon market mechanisms aimed at closing the void after the expiration of the Kyoto regime.
Source:Front Page Africa
October 13, 2022 19:35 UTC
Faithvonic Teaming With Hipco Icon Takun J, PCK for Club Banger, Badway
Monrovia – Not since the release of her freshman EP “Rich with you” has Faith Terryson alias “Faithvonic” been so hyped about an upcoming musical effort. Her latest, Badway, featuring Hipco icon Takun J and PCK, is an up-tempo, fast-paced ode to love, chronicling the lives of two obsessed lovers having no remorse or worries about how the world feels. Most importantly, a song for lovers, for newly-weds in the traditional sense of a real African wedding,” Faithvonic says. For Faithvonic, the collaboration with Takun J and PCK showcases some of the best the Hipco music has to offer. Asked what should fans expect from the upcoming EP, she replied: “My upcoming EP is a mixture of international collaborations and also mixed African languages.
Source:Front Page Africa
October 13, 2022 15:52 UTC
Liberia: Atty Kebeh Saryon Makes MIPAD Most Influential 100 Law & Justice Edition 2022
MONROVIA – The Most Influential People of African Descent (MIPAD) Recognition and Awards Ceremony was held on Sunday, October 2nd 2022, following the opening of the 77th United Nations General Assembly (UNGA). MIPAD honored outstanding personalities and high achievers of African descent from around the world during Recognition Weekend 2022 for their positive contributions to humanity. MIPAD unveiled two global 100 lists of Most Influential People of African Descent – in the LAw and Justice Edition and the 100 Under 40 Edition. Madam Saryon was deservingly recognised on account of her excellence and extraordinary work for Justice and the rule of Law in Liberia. As an expert in National security law and International Human Rights Law her outstanding credentials of advocacy for equality and human rights are qualify for recognitions of global appeals and honors.
Source:Front Page Africa
October 13, 2022 01:08 UTC