Liberia: 17-Yr-Old Arrested With Several Drugs in Rivergee
MONROVIA – The Liberia Drug Enforcement Agency (LDEA) detachment in Fish Town, River Gee County has arrested a 17-year-old boy with multiple illegal drugs. The suspect identified as Mark Younge was arrested in a “plane view” following a surveillance operation in Fish Town City. He stressed that more needs to be done if Liberia is to alleviate the scourge of drug abuse on our society. Unending fight against drugsThe combat against the smuggling, trading and intake of illicit drugs and substances in post-conflict Liberia remains an aged-old problem. The current drug law of Liberia sets aside one to ten years imprisonment as punishment for offenders.
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September 22, 2022 22:26 UTC
Analysis: Amended Code of Conduct Reduces Formidable Opposition to Incumbents in Elections
MONROVIA – The Liberian Senate concurred with the House of Representatives on September 16, 2022 to enact a bill amending Section 5.2 and Section 10.2 of the 2014 Code of Conduct. Although it has serious ramifications for the political process in Liberia, this Act, which was passed on the final day of the Senate’s Special Session, has gotten little public attention. This implies that many Weah-led Government officials will be barred from campaigning for President Weah’s re-election. The second criticism leveled against the law is that it covers too many individuals, both named and unnamed. Legislators who are now in office have attempted for a very long time to enact legislation prohibiting citizens from opposing them.
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September 22, 2022 09:40 UTC
Liberia: Posing As Land Sale Agent for Pres. Weah, Dealer Allegedly Defrauds Liberian in the Diaspora about US$17,000
Weah, Dealer Allegedly Defrauds Liberian in the Diaspora about US$17,000Monrovia – A Liberian living in the US, Kelvin David, is upset about an alleged dubious land deal, involving one Joe Dorah which he noted, has cost approximately US$17,000) in total. At this point, Mr. David noted that he tried contacting Dorah, who had claimed ownership of the properties, before being sold to him, but no avail. As a result, he said a complaint was filed to RIA Magisterial Court, where Joe Dorah refused to show up. He is also seeking the intervention of President Weah and seeking clarity as to whether Joe Dorah is working with him on his projects. David feared that Joe Dorah is currently using his connection in government to allegedly withhold his money.
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September 22, 2022 08:18 UTC
Liberia: Liberia Delegation Leaves For Egypt – FrontPageAfrica
Monrovia-A 26-man Lone Star delegation inclusive of 6 local players left the country today, 20 September bound Cairo, Egypt to honor two friendly matches with Niger and Egypt during football’s international break. Lone Star will play Niger on Sunday, 25 September at the Cairo International Stadium before closing the international break with hosts Egypt on Tuesday, 27 September at the same venue. The delegation included: Head of delegation and Executive Committee Member Tickly Monkoney, Deputy Minister of Sports Andy Quamie, Ministry of Sports representative Kessellee Kanneh, Civicus Barsi-Giah, and Lib Bleacher Sports’ chief football writer, Yusuf Sheriff. The backroom staff of the Lone Star delegation included: Acting Head Coach Thomas Kojo, assistant Robert Lartey, goalkeeper trainer Nathaniel Sherman, and trainer George Gebro. Other members of the delegation also included: Administrative Manager Sabastian Collins, team doctor Lawuohbah Gbozee, masseur Emmanuel Foko, Kit Manager Tommy Johnson, and Kit man Abraham Kaba.
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September 21, 2022 13:03 UTC
LIBERIANS SHOULD REJECT ‘TRY-YOUR-LUCK POLITICIANS’ IN 2023
They ride roughshod over Liberians. AHEAD OF THE 2023 legislative and presidential elections, there are reportedly over 10, 000 aspirants who have declared their ambitions to seek elections in Liberia. Most of them are not only wishing but also telling Liberians so. Politicians are just playing chess with Liberian democracy, with the system and the people as pawns. PEOPLE SHOULD be convinced about the position they want to vie for, taking into consideration their strengths and weaknesses.
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September 21, 2022 00:50 UTC
NEC Responds to PPCC on EKEMP’s Capacity to Handle Biometric Voter Registration
NEC/VRPLE/ICB/001/2002.” The companies chosen are a combination of three companies, which have poured their resources together to win the bid. The three parties in the joint venture are direct service providers and/or original equipment manufacturers, which enables the partners to immediately begin the processes and deliver to the Commission with the timelines required. Also among other responses, the NEC requested the PPCC to reconsider. The elections body further told the procurement commission that it had provided explanation in its September 2nd, 2022 communication to the PPCC concerning the capability of the joint venture. According to the NEC, Ekemp develops, designs and manufactures biometric terminals and provides biometric registration and verification and intelligent identification solutions.
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September 19, 2022 01:52 UTC
“They Blamed Me For Everything”- ANC Political Leader React to Viral Video
The ANC’s Political Leader statement comes in the wake of a video making rounds on social media, reporting that the George Weah-led government is contemplating rigging the upcoming 2023 General Election. We can’t promise you the outcome but the same opportunity should be for every Liberian.”“We have to change Liberia so we can get better schools, better roads, running water, and electricity. We need a better Liberia,” Mr. Cummings said. According to the ANC strong man, no matter religion, tribe, or settle, no Liberian should be more privileged than the other. Cummings continues: “We want to build a Liberia where every Liberian can have the benefit of this country.
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September 19, 2022 01:52 UTC
Liberia: International Community Dissociates Itself from ‘Hate Message’
A statement issued on behalf of the International Community in Liberia by UN Resident Coordinator Niels Scott condemned any attempt to link the international community with allegations that have the propensity to undermine national security and threaten Liberia’s hard-earned peace. “The International Community in Liberia wishes to state categorically that the statements contained in the piece have no connection with the International Community in Liberia nor are we aware of any basis for any allegation contained in this piece,” the International Community said. “We strongly condemn any attempt to link the International Community with these allegations which could threaten and undermine national security. The International Community in Liberia reaffirmed its continued commitment to peace and stability in Liberia. A video of an unknown broadcaster making damaging claims about the state of affairs in Liberia has taken social media by storm.
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September 17, 2022 21:35 UTC
SN Brussel Resumes Flights to Monrovia Amid Assurances from Liberian Government
MONROVIA- FrontPage Africa has reliably learned that SN Brussel is set to resume its flights from Brussel to Monrovia following assurances from the Liberian authorities that the glitches have fixed. The action of SN Brussels, which has for the past three months been landing using its own systems and by sight, was in line with Belgium’s Aviation laws which prevent its aircraft from landing without a functioning navigation system. However, just a day after its cancellation, the airline announced that it is resuming its flights from Europe to Liberia effectively immediately following assurances from the Liberian authorities that glitches have been addressed. A passenger who visited SN Brussel’s office in Monrovia said he was assured that the flight for Sunday still stands. The situation at RIA has been a headache for SN Brussels, given it has for the past three months been landing using its own systems and by sight, FPA gathered.
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September 17, 2022 01:45 UTC
Cllr Massagui Request LNBA to Investigate Cllrs. Varney Sherman and Syrennius Cephus
Jonathan Massaquoi, has written a formal communication to the Liberia National Bar requesting the immediate investigation of two lawyers – Cllr. Varney Sherman and Cllr. Sayma Syrenius Cephus – for allegedly breaking ethical standards and bringing the legal profession to public disrepute. By Victoria G. Wesseh, Contributing WriterIn a letter dated 14 September 14 and addressed to Sylvester D. Rennie, president of the Liberia National Bar Association, Cllr. ” Mr. President, it can be recalled that on International Anti-Corruption Day on December 9, 2022, the United States Department of Treasury designated Cllr.
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September 17, 2022 01:11 UTC
Court Jails Jurors for Compromising Trial
MONROVIA – The Civil Law Court at the Temple of Justice has ordered the detention of bailiff Arthur C. Morris for ten days for interfering with the jury in open court during the trial. The Court indicated that both sides preserved evidence and submitted their respective sides to the court for final argument. On the eve of said argument, a bailiff assigned to this court by the name of Arthur C Morris allegedly heard the trial jury and the secretary of the trial jury discussing the case in open and he alarmed in an effort to quiet the two jurors. During the court change, the argument that ensued one of the counsels for defendants in the person of Cllr. “The trial was aborted and investigation convicted in the jurors’ chambers.
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September 16, 2022 07:17 UTC
NPA’s Website Restored Following Five Years of Shutdown
MONROVIA – The management of the National Port Authority (NPA) has restored the proper functioning of its website after more than five years of blackout. By: Wremongar Blojay Joe, IIThe redecorated site carries several sessions including a homepage, Corporate, Port Services, Investors and Media Services. The National Port manages Liberia’s four seaports – the Freeport of Monrovia, the Ports of Buchanan, Greenville and Harper. Since 2017 its website has remained completely inaccessiblein an age where “digital technology” is become the new frontier for ease of access to most public unities. Sources say, she mandated the Communications Department to ensure that the website which has not been operational since 2017 is immediately restored with new and enhanced social media user-friendly features.
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September 16, 2022 07:07 UTC
Sweden’s centre-left PM Andersson concedes defeat in elections
Source: Al Jazeera NewsMagdalena Andersson announced that she would resign after a close-fought election saw right-wing bloc winning a wafer-thin parliamentary majority. Swedish centre-left Prime Minister Magdalena Andersson has accepted defeat after the four-party right-wing opposition bloc got better of her Social Democrats, which has been in power since 2014. Andersson, who became Sweden’s first female prime minister last year, announced on Wednesday that she would resign after an unprecedented right-wing and far-right bloc appeared on course to win the general election. The Moderates, Sweden Democrats, Christian Democrats and Liberals are looked set to win 176 seats in the 349-seat parliament to the centre-left’s 173 seats, according to the latest figures from the election authority. “In parliament, they have a one or two seat advantage,” Andersson told a news conference.
Source:GNN Liberia
September 15, 2022 02:26 UTC
ArcelroMittal has Contributed the Biggest Foreign Direct Investment for Social Economic Advancement
Opinion By: Stephen Roberts/ BSc EconomicsFor decades now, Liberia has not been able to bring the benefits of global economic attractions to door steps. This is especially in an era of economic development where Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) and exporting are now essential components of a local economic development strategy. The country has over the years struggled to attract foreign investors, from identifying targeted sectors to engaging new business and doing business with foreign entities, from cultural differences to tax and financing issues. Despite her infrastructural and national security challenges AML opted to invest in Liberia and since 2005 spent a little over 1.7 billion on its Liberian operation. However, while a few may not come to appreciate the role AML has and continues to play, the company record stands to speak for her.
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September 15, 2022 02:08 UTC
Condo embarks on visitation of prisons to Track Detention Status of Inmates
Condo embarks on visitation of prisons to Track Detention Status of InmatesSome inmates at the Monrovia Central Prison also known as South BeachMONROVIA – The Condo Reconciliation Group, a US-based peace advocacy group with an office in Monrovia, Liberia on Saturday, September 3, 2022, visited the Monrovia Central Prison(MCP) also known as South Beach. Accordingly, the visit of the MCP is an initiative being embarked upon by Condo to track the detention status of inmates at the various prisons across the country ranging from pretrial, conviction and sentence. Dr. George W. Zorbah, Administrator of the organization, interviewed several of the inmates regarding their detention status at South Beach. Some of the crimes committed by the inmates, who strongly lamented their long detention without trial, include murder, rape, theft of property and aggravated assault. The lack of proper food for inmates is one of the many challenges being faced by authorities at the MCP.
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September 13, 2022 12:33 UTC