Port Stakeholders Confer On Digitization Process
APM Terminals Liberia organized a one-day retreat with key government agencies to provide information on how to use the Port Automation and Digitization (PAD) system, which is expected to be launched on August 10. During the retreat, participants came from Liberia Revenue Authority, the National Port Authority, and MTS to review the end-to-end cargo release process at the Freeport of Monrovia, in preparation for the official launching. Speaking during the retreat, the Managing Director of APM Terminals Liberia, Jonathan Graham, said stakeholder engagement is at the core of rolling out an effective Port digitization process, hence the need for such collaborative meetings. At the retreat, the Liberia Revenue Authority and APM Terminals Liberia presented their preparedness to work together on the process. The process is driven by the Liberia Revenue Authority and APM Terminals Liberia with the strong support of the Ministry of Finance and other key stakeholders.
Source:Daily Observer
August 04, 2022 13:00 UTC
Liberia: UP’s New Faces – How The Old Were Wiped Out, How the New Arrived and Prospects for the Future
The UP standard bearer further charged party leaders not to indulge in backstabbing. Boakai’s emergence as standard bearer unopposed bespeaks of how deep and calculated the party strategies were. But having won as standard bearer, he would yet have one more river to cross, and that would be the October 2023 presidential election. He said defeating President Weah will be a cakewalk for the Unity Party in 2023 because citizens themselves “want change”. Boakai said President Weah has become politically weak after squandering the goodwill Liberians accorded him during the 2017 presidential elections.
Source:Front Page Africa
August 01, 2022 20:37 UTC
Liberia: ANC Requests The People’s Liberation Party to Join CPP
PLP joinsOne of those political parties invited to join the CPP is the People’s Liberation Party of Dr. Daniel E. Cassell. The PLP was established and officially certificated as a full-fledged political party in Liberia by the National Elections Commission (NEC) on December 21, 2020. Chairman, following review of your invitation, and based on discussions that we have had with you all, the People’s Liberation Party (PLP) hereby accepts your invitation to join the CPP. However, some executives are not either cognizant or in favor of the decision reached by the PLP to join the CPP. He sensed deception among few members of the GPC of the party over their denial of endorsing the move to join the CPP.
Source:Front Page Africa
August 01, 2022 08:45 UTC
Liberia: UP Chairman, SG Reportedly Face Boakai’s Ax Ahead of Voting at Convention over Allegations of Secret Meetings with Ruling Establishment
Liberia: UP Chairman, SG Reportedly Face Boakai’s Ax Ahead of Voting at Convention over Allegations of Secret Meetings with Ruling EstablishmentGbarnga, Bong County — Amin Modad and Mohammed Ali’s positions are said to be under threat as they seek re-elections today at the ongoing convention of Unity Party in Gbarnga. The National Chairman and National Secretary General face charges of “regime collaborators” from majority of the convention’s 329 delegates, FrontPageAfrica observed. Luther Tarpeh, a rival to Modad, would rebrand the image of the party because “Modad and Ali have already sold out to the regime”. Modad and Ali refuted the allegations, terming it as a propaganda from his detractors. For a party itching to return to power after 12 years rule, the convention could be a make or break for the Unity Party ahead of 2023 amid claims and counter-claims by stakeholders of the party, according to political pundits.
Source:Front Page Africa
July 28, 2022 21:50 UTC
Finally, Weah Invited to Washington
— As Liberia celebrates 175th independence anniversaryAt long last, President George Manneh Weah has received an official invitation from the United States government to visit Washington, DC. The African Leaders Conference is expected to take place in Washington in December this year. McCarty conveyed President Biden’s letter to President Weah through his speech in which the U.S. President said: “The United States and Liberia have been linked from the very beginning of our shared history. "It is a notable day in the history of not only Liberia and the United States, but all of Africa, as the continent’s first independent republic. As Weah was the next in line to speak, he barely wasted any time to convey to President Biden through the U.S.
Source:Daily Observer
July 27, 2022 02:55 UTC
Liberia: President George Weah's Full Speech at Liberia's 175th Independence Day
I say today To God be the Glory, for the Great Things He has Done. And now today, at this celebration of our 175th Independence Anniversary; we have just witnessed the resubmission of that plague to the Government of Liberia by the American Ambassador to Liberia H.E. It is now our collective responsibility to sustain the peace, security, and stability of this first independent nation in Africa, called Liberia. I say today to all Liberians, hear me and hear me well. I will be there to represent the Liberian peopleLong live Liberia, happy land!A home of glorious liberty, By God's command!!
Source:Daily Observer
July 27, 2022 00:47 UTC
Happy Independence to All
Tomorrow is Independence Day, July 26, 2022 and it marks the 175th anniversary of Liberia’s independence declared on this date in July 1847. Five percent of women age 15-49 are thin (a body mass index [BMI] below 18.5), while 37% are overweight or obese. While child mortality has declined since the 2013 LDHS, according to LISGIS, “under-5 mortality has remained relatively stagnant, and infant mortality has increased. The founding fathers of this nation in the Declaration of Independence wrote: “Liberia is not the tool nor offspring of grasping ambition”. Happy Independence to all!
Source:Daily Observer
July 25, 2022 13:40 UTC
As US Pres. Biden Announces Summit Of African Leaders, Will President Weah Finally Get Invite From Washington?
Biden Announces Summit Of African Leaders, Will President Weah Finally Get Invite From Washington? This has led many to believe that there is a strain on the relationship between the Weah-led government and the United States. Sirleaf’s Was DifferentThe Sirleaf administration was often criticized at the time for lavishing money on lobbyists in Washington. During the early days of the Weah Administration, KRL announced that it signed up a one-year agreement to support President Weah and his administration’s Pro-Poor Agenda for Prosperity and Development (PAPD). Ms. Banks is also a Special Assistant to President Biden and the Senior Director for African Affairs at the Security Council.
Source:Front Page Africa
July 22, 2022 23:27 UTC
USAID Supports UMOVEMENT with Two Motorbikes and a Vehicle to Enhance EDA Work on Civic Education through Democracy International
This brings to two the number of handovers supports within a year for UMOVEMENT mobility under the EDA program from USAID through Democracy International. Meanwhile, DI is partnering with UMOVEMENT on the Liberia Elections and Democracy Activity (EDA) to ensure a focus on national ownership and sustainability in Liberia. Prominently, UMOVEMENT brings its integrated relationships with the MOE and with Liberian schools, teachers, teacher training institutes, and students as well as the necessary expertise to take the civic education curriculum to the finish line. The Election and Democracy Activity is a multiyear funded USAID project supporting the Ministry of Education to reintroduce civic education from grades 1-6 in 6 counties, targeting 60,000 students under objective 2 (Civic Knowledge and Sense of Civic Duty Improved). being received under the funded European Union, Irish Aid project – Supporting Effective Advocacy in Liberia (SEAL) Project, managed by Mercy Corps.
Source:Front Page Africa
July 22, 2022 23:01 UTC
Liberia: NAYMOTE Embarks on Nationwide Awareness for Women’s Political Participation and Violence against Women
Liberia: NAYMOTE Embarks on Nationwide Awareness for Women’s Political Participation and Violence against WomenGbarnga — A non-governmental organization, NAYMOTE Partners for Democratic Development, has ended a one-day workshop in Gbarnga aimed at promoting women’s political participation and preventing violence against women. Naymote’s Executive Director, Eddie Jarwolo, said women’s participation in national leadership is key to Liberia’s growth and development. “When we have more women in legislature corruption would be minimized because women have integrity, ” Jarwolo said. They also listed fear, intimidation, lack of resources, harmful traditional practices, and lack of awareness of the electoral process as barriers affecting women’s participation. The participants at the civic engagement event recommended increasing civic awareness on women’s political rights and peer support to overcome some of the barriers identified, as well as encouraging more women to serve as ambassadors of change in achieving women’s political participation in Liberia.
Source:Front Page Africa
July 22, 2022 11:14 UTC
Liberia - Fahnbulleh, First Liberian Finalist At World Athletics Championship
Joseph Fahnbulleh made history at the ongoing world athletics championships on Tuesday after advancing to the final of the men's 200m. This accomplishment meant that Fahbulleh made history by becoming the first Liberian athlete to advance to an event's final at the world championships. At the 2021 Tokyo Olympics, where Fahnbulleh secured his spot at the world championship, he made history by becoming Liberia's first-ever Olympics finalist. The top-ranked runner on Monday announced himself at the world championship when he breezed through the first round of the men's 200m, placing first in his heat. Unlike the Olympics 200m final that saw Fahbulleh as the only African, he is one of two Africans that will run in today's final.
Source:Daily Observer
July 21, 2022 16:46 UTC
OPERATION FEED 20,000 FOR JULY 26 CELEBRATION SEASON
A Non-Governmental / Non For Profit Organization known as FEED GOD’S PEOPLE will again visit several communities around Montserrado and it’s environment on July 21 & 22, 2022. Ambassador Dr. Sammy David is the C.E.O of FEED GOD’S PEOPLE. He is also the United Nations Eminent peace Ambassador to Liberia and country Director of the International Association of World peace AdvocatesAmb. As Liberia celebrates it’s Independence on July 26, this outreach is also about putting smiles on people faces in several communities through distribution of food kind, clothing, and other assorted items during the holiday season. several communities within Montserrado County, including orphanages and physically challenged institutions are expected to benefit from this outreach.
Source:Front Page Africa
July 21, 2022 16:34 UTC
Deja Vue-1985 Looms Again? making meaning of Ellen’s Secret Wars against Perceived enemies
Hence, if the ensuing 2023 elections are to serve as a turning point, a lot needs to be done including the following:1. Change the Voter Registration System and Conduct a Fresh Biometric Voter Registration (BVR)The country needs a fresh voter registration in order to transition from an Optical Mark Recognition (OMR) system to a complete Biometric Voter Registration system (BVR). The current voter roll is a product of such voter registration efforts in 2011 which has been manipulated several times by the NEC in multiple forms. The timely availability of the needed resources will be a strong indication of the successful and credible delivery of the 2023 elections. Liberia anti-corruption commission to investigate all elections commission commissioners.
Source:Front Page Africa
July 21, 2022 15:20 UTC
Liberia: An Unforgettable Experience for Nation One Academy
Being a part of one of the outstanding football academies in Liberia, Nation One Academy, is rewarding all by itself because you need to have some exceptional qualities to be recruited by the Academy. In November of 2021, the Paynesville-based academy emerged as winners of the Orange Liberia U-15 Football Challenge after defeating Ansu Football Academy in the Final, 4-3 on penalties. This along was fair enough to celebrate, but not enough for the tournament sponsors, Orange. These kids had the opportunity to fly on a plane for the time and also had a new environment experience. This will not only go down in the history of Nationa One Academy and Orange but as an unforgettable experience that will be remembered by these kids who could become future stars in the near future.
Source:Daily Observer
July 20, 2022 21:23 UTC
Nigerian Air Force to Assist the Armed Forces of Liberia Build Air Power Capability
ABUJA, Nigeria – The Chief of the Air Staff (CAS), Air Marshal Oladayo Amao has expressed the willingness of the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) to assist the Armed Forces of Liberia (AFL) in developing its airpower capability. “Whenever you have pilots for further training, be rest assured that our training schools are open for them to become full-fledged pilots under the Nigerian Air Force pilots training programme”. He, therefore, solicited NAF’s technical assistance to facilitate the establishment of its Air Wing, considering NAF’s expertise in airpower. He added that Nigeria’s military assistance to Liberia was numerous and cannot be over-emphasized especially in the training of her pilots. On the CoS entourage were Col JS Willie, Commander Coast Guard AFL, Lt Col LM Lamon, Deputy Defence Attaché Accra as well as the 2 AFL pilots, amongst others.
Source:Front Page Africa
July 18, 2022 10:04 UTC