World Population to Reach Eight Billion in November
Monrovia – The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) office in Liberia, celebrating population day, has projected that the world population could reach eight billion people in November. Report by Jaheim T. TumuThis year’s population day falls under the theme: A World of 8 billion: Towards a resilient for all – Harnessing Opportunities and Ensuring Rights and Choices for All. Minister Tulay said that as the world anticipates eight billion, people could be reminded that the value of humanity is not divided, stating that every person should benefit from a just and prosperous world. “As we enter the age of eight billion, Liberia needs to flow with new dispensation. According to him, Sub-Saharan population is growing at unprecedented rate due to improve health outcomes and persistent fertility rates.
Source:Front Page Africa
July 18, 2022 09:58 UTC
Liberia: Food Shortage, Hike in Prices Hit Clay Ashland As Only Bridge Connecting the City Wiped Away by Flood
Clay Ashland is one of the isolated cities located in electoral district 17, Montserrado County. The setbacksFor several years now, the Clay Ashland Bridge reconstruction project has suffered multiple strangulations. Mayor Richard speaksWhen contacted, Clay Ashland City Mayor at the time confirmed the receipt of 400 bags of cement and US$200 from Senator Joseph as the initial contribution towards the bridge reconstruction. When contacted about the latest collapse of the bridge on Monday, Mayor Richards refused to comment. The citizens’ pleaMeanwhile, residents of Clay Ashland are calling on central government and other humanitarians and philanthropic organizations operating in Liberia and the diaspora to come to their aid.
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July 14, 2022 21:20 UTC
Liberia: Financial Intelligence Unit Turns Over US$284,000 Laundered Money to Government
Monrovia – The Financial Intelligence Unit of Liberia (FIUL) has taken its fight against money laundering and other financial crimes to another level following the confiscation and subsequent turnover of US$284,000 to the Government of Liberia. The FIU then launched an investigation in line with its mandate and based on reasonable suspicion of money laundering reinforced by findings of preliminary investigations, a freezing order was placed on all the company’s accounts in Liberia. In collaboration with the Liberia Revenue Authority (LRA), the said amount was recovered representing tax liabilities of the Company. “The FIUL commends the government of Liberia for its demonstrated will to tackle money laundering and at the same time appreciates the public confidence reposed in the FIUL. The National Strategy and Action Plan seeks to mitigate the risks identified in the National Risk Assessment (NRA) 2019 report to make Liberia free of terrorist financing and money laundering to enhance investment and development.
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July 14, 2022 08:08 UTC
Liberia: Pres. Weah to Eliminate Underachievers from His Government
GANTA, Nimba County – President George Manneh Weah has ended the three days cabinet retreat cautioning officials that his government will no longer tolerate an indolent work attitude. Report by M. Dennise Nimpson, Contributing WriterHis caveat comes amid a public outcry for the dismissal of non-performing officials. Let me be clear, there will be no room for non-performers and under-achievers in this Government,” he stressed. President Weah said the well-being of citizens must be the hallmark by ensuring that the work across all sectors reflects such. President Weah instructed the Director General of Cabinet to monitor the performance of officials in the last months of the government’s rule to ensure productivity.
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July 14, 2022 08:08 UTC
Liberia: ‘Nyonblee Is An Ordinary Member; Don’t Do Business With Her On LP’s Behalf’ – Musa Bility Write NEC
MONROVIA — The Musa Bility faction of the opposition Liberty Party (LP) has called on the National Elections Commission (NEC) to desist from doing business with its embattled Political Leader Senator Nyonblee Karnga Lawrence on behalf of the party. Nyonblee Karnga-Lawrence was among those expelled from the office Political Leader/Legislative Caucus Member. As such, she is not authorized to act on behalf of the LP with the Commission. Consequently, we, therefore, request that the Commission refrains from addressing correspondence directed to Sen. Karngar-Lawrence using her former LP positions of Political Leader or LP Legislative Caucus Member. The above notwithstanding, she still retains membership in the LP under the category of ordinary member”.
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July 13, 2022 16:32 UTC
National Commission on Disabilities Launches Empowerment Project for Disabled Community
Congo Town – The National Commission on Disabilities (NCD) over the weekend launched an initial US$250,000 empowerment project for people living with disabilities. Report by Jaheim T. TumuThe empowerment project is a US$500, 000.00 government initiative that is aimed at improving and sustaining the livelihood of persons living with disabilities across Montserrado County. Daintowon Domah Pay-Bayee, said persons living with disabilities should be joyful as the government made funds available to get them off the streets. Also making a remark, the head of persons with disabilities in rural Liberia, Sekou Neah, said that he’s glad for such a project that has never happened within the disabled community. Mr. Neah praised Madam Pay-Bayee for ensuring that the disabled community received such support.
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July 13, 2022 07:19 UTC
Liberia: House Suspects National Identification Registry Chief of Using State Resources to Campaign in Maryland
MONROVIA – The head of the National Identification Registry, J. Tiah Nagbe has been called for questioning for allegedly issuing national ID cards to residents of Maryland County free of charge. The National Identification Registry (NIR) is responsible for issuing a digital identity in Liberia to among other things, help the country’s economic and social development. In his communication, Rep. Roland stated that the NIR cannot continue to cry for budgetary support while its Executive Director is at the same time issuing national ID card free of charge. Meanwhile, the lawmaker’s request was granted and Mr. Nagbe will appear before the House right after the Independence Day break. Formal receptions were held in his honor at the William V.S Tubman University in Harper and Jacksonville Township respectively; all in Electoral District #1, Maryland County.
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July 12, 2022 13:46 UTC
Liberia: ECOWAS Wants SADC to Invest in Private Sector in Energy Conservation
Considering the theme of the forum, “Towards Energy Efficiency, Sustainability, and Self Sufficiency in the SADC Region”, he encouraged the SADC Parliament to place the greater issues of energy efficiency, building capability in energy management, encouraging research and development in energy technologies and soliciting the public interest on the role of the private sector in energy conservation at the core of their deliberations. In his remarks, he expressed the ECOWAS Parliament’s preparedness to share experiences on public-private partnership in the energy sector, as well as promote ideas that would address this very important issue across the regions. “Your selected theme for this year’s forum, “Towards Energy Efficiency, Sustainability, and Self Sufficiency in the SADC Region” is most appropriate. He also stressed the importance of understanding the greater issues of energy efficiency, building capability in energy management, encouraging research and development in energy technologies, and soliciting the public interest in the role of the private sector in energy conservation. “Granted that improving energy efficiency is about dollars and cents, we must equally agree that its impact on society goes way beyond financial outcomes.
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July 12, 2022 07:11 UTC
Liberia: Gov’t ‘Forcing’ Autopsy Report on Princess Cooper’s Family?
“We are not going to accept any autopsy report. Benedict Kolee and his colleague, Zoebon Kpadeh, “was a result of progressive secondary pulmonary tuberculosis.”The autopsy report by Drs. “Findings from the autopsy suggested that Princess Cooper died of internal bleeding caused by tuberculosis.”However, the family did not just reject the autopsy report but denied the pathologists’ claim that Cooper died of tuberculosis. The family rejection prompted President George Weah to order the Ministry of Justice to conduct a second autopsy on the deceased body. Initially, we raised concern on the pathologists’ qualifications and not just the report,” Momo said.
Source:Daily Observer
July 12, 2022 05:24 UTC
Liberian Pilgrims Arrive in Mecca
Jeddah, Saudi Arabia – The Liberian delegation to the annual pilgrimage in Mecca, Saudi Arabia has arrived safely. According to a dispatch from the Embassy of Liberia in Riyadh, a special flight conveying 127 pilgrims from Liberia landed safely at the King Adul Aziz International Airport in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. The flight took off from the Roberts International Airport Wednesday concluding attempts to ensure Liberia was represented at annual pilgrims to the Holy City. The pilgrims were received on arrival by officials of the Embassy as well as an array of Saudi officials from the Ministry of Hajj and Ummurah of The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Performing Hajj is one of the fundamental pillars of Islam, and as such, every Muslim who has the financial means and good health is expected to perform hajj at least once in one’s lifetime.
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July 08, 2022 07:19 UTC
2022 CHAN Qualifiers: Liberia Move to Camp
Liberia’s senior national team comprising home-based players has moved to a camp at the George Weah Technical Center, ahead of their match against Senegal in the 2022 African Nations Championship. The 2022 CHAN will be the 7th edition of the African Nations Championship, a biennial football tournament organized by CAF exclusively featuring players from the respective national championships. Liberia will host Senegal on July 24 in the first leg at the refurbished SKD Sports Complex in Paynesville before traveling to Senegal for the return leg. The aggregate winner from the match will face Guinea in the final round of the WAFU Zone A qualifiers. FORWARDS: DWEH, Patrick (Freeport); ZAWOH, Prince (Nimba United); and KROMAH, Sedeki (Invincible Eleven).
Source:Daily Observer
July 08, 2022 01:01 UTC
EPS Officer Arrested for Murder, Makes First Court Appearance
The Executive Protection Service (EPS) officer, Patrick Kollie, charged for shooting to death a civilian Valentine Johnson made his first appearance on July 6, at the Monrovia City Court to face his murder charge. The court records alleged that after the shooting incident, defendant Kollie immediately got in his White Hyundai Sedan vehicle and fled the scene in total disregardto the existence of human life. When the defendant reached the area, he allegedly came across some criminals who tried to molest him by impeding his movement, the court documents quoted the defendant. As soon as the criminals realized that the defendant had an arm, they took off to their heel and passed by an approaching motorbike, the court record alleged. “After the defendant realized that he had hit the wrong person, he (defendant Kollie) immediately got into his vehicle and speedily left the crime scene,” the record alleged.
Source:Daily Observer
July 07, 2022 16:32 UTC
Liberia: Bong Rep. Kolleh Faces Tough Re-election Bid in 2023
Another campaign promise haunting Rep. Kolleh is his failure to make true his pledge to launch a vocational school for youths of Foloblia. If the narrative of abandoned projects is anything to go by, Rep. Kolleh might not get enough votes from the affected towns and villages. Many residents also expressed disenchantment at Rep. Kolleh for his alleged failure to bring back the dividends of democracy to the people of Gbanshea and Seanshue Clans. This agitations against Rep. Kolleh in Gbanshea and Seanshue Clans could linger for a while amid a plot to field a consensus candidate against him in 2023. If such plot plays against Rep. Kolleh in 2023, political pundits are convinced that the lawmaker would fail to retain his seat, which would make him the shortest-serving lawmaker in Bong County
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July 01, 2022 17:09 UTC
Liberia: Deputy Speaker Lobbies For Second Cell Tower in Grand Kru County
Barclayville – Over 4,000 residents of Alawala City in Dweken, and its surroundings in District #2, Grand Kru County have begun communicating with their loved ones in and out of the county, following the construction of an Access Universal Tower. The first Universal Access Tower was built in Parluken and dedicated in 2020. Meanwhile, besides the fulfilment of the two communication network towers, Deputy Speaker Cllr. The Deputy Speaker is also constructing two schools in Buah Wropluken and Kplio Kayken respectively. Furthered, the Deputy Speaker has provided a non-refundable loans to women in Doeswen, Barforwin and Barclayville in the amount of L$4.5m and contributed to the refurbishing and maintaining of roads.
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June 30, 2022 09:32 UTC
Police in Maryland Arrests Notorious Criminal
The Liberia National Police, Maryland County detachment, has arrested suspect Samuel Toe, a notorious criminal following a rigorous search launched in Pleebo, Maryland county. Samuel Toe was arrested on June 26 at around 5:00 p.m. Kaydor noted that suspect Toe is undergoing investigation by the crime services department of the LNP in the county. Police reports quoting dwellers said that these alleged notorious criminals have been terrorizing whole communities both days and nights. “An alleged victim of these two suspects, 37-year-old Morris Weah reported to the police that on April 24, the same notorious criminals went to his home demanding money.
Source:Daily Observer
June 29, 2022 18:43 UTC