Liberia: Two ArcelorMittal Staff Die, Others Wounded in Railway Collision
MONROVIA – Two staff of ArcelorMittal died yesterday when a rail equipment carrying maintenance crew collided with loaded wagons stationed on the rail line. FrontPageAfrica gathered that one of the staff was pronounced dead on arrival upon the evacuation to a medical facility while the other died during surgery. “It is with the deepest sadness that ArcelorMittal Liberia announces that two of its committed staff have succumbed to their injuries after being medically evacuated by helicopter to hospital,” the company stated. Following that incident, ArcelorMittal issued a press statement revealing that its locomotives were being targeted by criminal activities that resulted in the accident. The company stated that the criminals were targeting the tarpaulins covering the iron ore wagons to keep out moisture from the iron ore.
Source:Front Page Africa
January 12, 2022 21:07 UTC
A Glimpse Into 2023: Incumbent Bong County Lawmakers Facing Huge Re-elections Task
Gbarnga, Bong County – With barely 22 months to the 2023 presidential, senatorial and representatives elections in Liberia, the political landscape in Bong County is shaping up to be competitive as residents of the county look to end the six-year tenures of a number of lawmakers in the county. Here are four incumbent representatives and one senator facing uphill re-election bids in 2023. The former president of the Bong County Students Union (BONSU) had contested for representative of electoral District Three in 2005 and lost by 100 votes to George Mulbah. Kolleh’s Re-election Chances: 45%Senator Henrique Tokpa:Age, poor health and failure to deliver on campaign promises are major factors threatening Senator Tokpa’s re-election in 2023. While uncertainty surrounds Tokpa’s political future, it seems residents of the county have already found his successor in District Five lawmaker, Edward Karfiah.
Source:Front Page Africa
January 12, 2022 20:53 UTC
Liberia: Lonestar MTN Sets The Record Straight About IDs And SIM Cards
The article also reported that Lonestar Cell MTN staff accept $5 USD fees for customers to obtain National ID. The NIR agents collect the $5 fee for the National ID Card, not Lonestar Cell MTN Staff. Lonestar Cell MTN regrets any inconvenience this has caused the Press Union of Liberia Secretary General during his visit to our Service Center. He has been invited on January 12, 2022, at 9am to Lonestar Cell MTN HQ to rectify update/register/ his SIM Card challenges. Lonestar Cell MTN also regrets that Frontpage Africa would report on a story without checking the facts and giving all sides an opportunity to comment.https://thenewdawnliberia.com/lonestar-cell-mtn-launches-ayoba/
Source:Front Page Africa
January 12, 2022 20:35 UTC
Liberia: Pres. Weah Returns Home From ECOWAS Summit
President President George Weah has returned home following successful participation in an Extraordinary Summit of the Authority of Heads of State and Governments of the Economic Community of West African States, ECOWAS. The one-day Summit held Sunday, January 9, 2022, in Accra, Ghana reviewed issues confronting sub-regional peace and security, particularly the political crisis in Mali. The ECOWAS Authority says it abhors the new transitional framework by the Military in Mali to hold presidential elections by the end of December 2026, noting. Meanwhile, the Authority has announced additional economic and financial sanctions, consonant with its deliberations at its Sixtieth Ordinary Session held on 12 December 2021 in Abuja, Nigeria. ECOWAS has accordingly instructed all Community Institutions to take steps towards implementing these sanctions with immediate effect.
Source:Daily Observer
January 12, 2022 08:40 UTC
Statement at The Opening of The 5th Session of The 54th Legislature by Senator Albert T. Chie, President Pro-Tempore
But thank you for returning to the Capitol on time to commence the 5th Session of the 54th Legislature. Although in the 4th Session we worked overtime looking at various bills and other legislative instruments, we however did not exhaust several other issues on the legislative agenda I presented at the fourth session. Madam Vice President, Distinguished Colleagues, besides the above legislative issues, in this 5th Session, the Senate will continuously look at issues of security, electricity, especially its distribution, and the perennial problems in the education and health sectors. We also look forward to receiving bills from you, my colleagues, to form part of the legislative agenda of the 5th Session. May God continue to guide our actions, protect us and save our country.
Source:Front Page Africa
January 11, 2022 21:15 UTC
LACC Investigates Agriculture Minister Cooper, Others, for Alleged Corruption
The LACC said in its press release that for the past few months it has gathered “sufficient intelligence” on the country’s Agro Ministry and the findings warrant the conduct of a full-scale investigation of all senior officials, including Minister Cooper. LACC’s public engagement notice emphasized that the Agriculture Minister and her deputies, assistant ministers and those with decision making powers will be investigated the alleged wrongdoings as mentioned in the release. Edwin Kla Martin, upon taking over the LACC as its executive chairperson, assured President George Weah who appointed him and the country at large of his no compromise posture in investigating all corruption issues at public entities. "The social media posts – as from January 10, 2022 – allegedly coming from the LACC, of plans to place the entire MoA leadership under investigation have not been officially or formally communicated," the statement from the Ministry noted. "Nevertheless, in the spirit of good public sector governance, and should such an investigation be ordered, the MoA pledges its readiness to collaborate fully and as outlined by law."
Source:Daily Observer
January 11, 2022 19:29 UTC
Liberia: Nimba Will Not Reject New ArcelorMittal Deal; Sets Conditions
MONROVIA – Citizens of Nimba County, especially those in the affected areas of the Arcelormittal concession operation, over the weekend gathered in Sanniquillie, Nimba County, to discuss whether to agree with government on the extension of the new concession deal. The conference allowed all Nimba people at the meeting to express their opinions on the ArcelorMittal Liberia new deal. That AML settles all of her financial obligations to Nimba County within one year upon signing this New Deal/MDA. The CNC comprises Nimba Kwadoe, Inc. Nimba Elders Council, Inc., Daughters of the Mountain, Nimba Education Guide, Inc., Affected Community of Nimba, Nimba Stakeholder Group, Disable Community of Nimba, Nimba Chapter of the National Civil Society Council of Liberia, Nimba United for Progress (NUP), United Nimba Citizens for Transformation (UNICIT) and Union of Nimba University and College Students Association (UNUCSA). ParticipantsThe conference was attended by one hundred and fifty-one (151 attendees) stakeholders from the seventeen administrative districts including the affected and the most affected communities.
Source:Front Page Africa
January 11, 2022 14:34 UTC
Liberia: Pro -temp Chie Seeks Ratification of Key Bills
The President Pro-Tempore of the Liberian Senate Albert Chie has called on his colleagues to ratify untouched bills, which are lingering in Committee rooms. Senator Chie at the same time said that the issue of road rehabilitation along with the Bong- Lofa corridors, the southeastern corridors, the Duala-Bopulu road, and the Robertsport road segments continue to pose challenges and shame to the Country, something he said needs urgent legislative attention. Additionally, Senator Chie reminded his colleagues of the Legislative and Presidential Elections that will be held in 2023, thereby calling for calm amongst various political actors. He at the same time urged for the settling of political differences through legal and other peaceful means, to preserve the peace. Pro- Tempore Chie told his Colleagues that the Plenary will be looking at the proposed amendments of the 1986 Constitution of Liberia for a national referendum during the 2023 elections.
Source:Daily Observer
January 11, 2022 11:57 UTC
MDA Ratification Will Deliver Broad-based Benefits to Liberia in the Decades to Come
ArcelorMittal is embarking on an expansion project, which is a critically important project for ArcelorMittal and the people of Liberia. Once it is ratified and implemented, it will make a significant contribution to Liberia’s economic development in the coming decades. Everyone at ArcelorMittal Liberia will be working hard to deliver that improvement. Ratification of an agreement that took more than a year to reach will deliver broad-based benefit for Liberians in the decades to come. My new year hope and expectation are we are given the opportunity to deliver these benefits.
Source:Front Page Africa
January 11, 2022 00:15 UTC
Liberia: Min. McGill ‘Actively’ Involved with Cummings’ Trial as Henry Costa Admits, “The Govt is Working for Us”
Minister McGill has refuted forwarding the message to Henry Costa though he admitted forwarding same to the ALP political leader Benoni Urey, Solicitor General Cllr. At the time, Mr. Urey raised an issue regarding the legal structuring of the Ganta Declaration, which it said was prepared by Cllr. But Mr. Urey and others reportedly rejected the claim, stating that there had always been an opposition, only that they were not strong. Solicitor General ReactsMeanwhile, in a reaction to messages which were screenshot and posted to Facebook by Yorgbor, the Solicitor General Cllr. Cyrennius Cephus stated his involvement in the prosecution of Mr. Cummings is prescribed by the Liberian Criminal Procedure Code.
Source:Front Page Africa
January 10, 2022 20:48 UTC
Liberia: Leaked Message Suggests Conspiracy Against Opposition Leader Cummings Amid Chatters of Sanctions
However, FrontPageAfrica got clarification that the message emanated from the office of U.S. The prosecution of Alexander Cummings on what appears to be trumped up charges has not been well-received. Now Benoni Urey and his daughter Telia have also attracted attention, as has the Solicitor General Cyrennius Cephas. However, Minister McGill has refuted forwarding the message to Henry Costa though he admitted forwarding same to the ALP political leader Benoni Urey, Solicitor General Cllr. The leaked message comes amid report that Washington is reportedly contemplating sanctions against some key members of the Weah administration including Solicitor General Cyrennius Cephus and businessman Benoni Urey.
Source:Front Page Africa
January 09, 2022 06:38 UTC
Biden and Harris join tributes to ‘once-in-a-generation’ actor Sidney Poitier – Global News Network
The leaders paid tribute to Poitier’s talent as an actor as well as his work to advance dialogue on race and civil rights. US President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris have hailed Sidney Poitier for changing the world “on and off the screen” following his death at the age of 94. The leaders paid tribute to Poitier’s talent as an actor as well as his work to advance dialogue on race and civil rights. The Bahamian-American actor was known for films including In The Heat Of The Night, Blackboard Jungle and Guess Who’s Coming To Dinner – and was the first black man to win the Oscar for best actor. In a statement shared by the White House, President Biden lamented the loss of the “once-in-a-generation” actor, who helped “open the hearts of millions”.
Source:GNN Liberia
January 08, 2022 18:49 UTC
Bicentennial of the Arrival of the First Free Black Americans to Providence Island, Liberia
Today, the United States joins the Republic of Liberia in commemorating this bicentennial. As two of the oldest continuous republics in the world, the United States and Liberia share a unique history paired with common democratic values. We recognize our common roots and the historical significance of the arrival of these free Black Americans in 1822. Racism and oppression motivated many freed Black Americans to look for freedom and equality overseas. Africa’s oldest republic, Liberia is a stable democracy in West Africa and an important partner of the United States.
Source:Daily Observer
January 08, 2022 17:59 UTC
Liberia: Let’s Embrace a New Chapter in 2022
As we close the chapter on 2021, it is my wish and aspirations that we embrace this New Chapter with enthusiasm. My fellow Liberians, friends, lovers and enemies of Liberia, our preserved culture and traditions, ladies and gentlemen. To be successful to see 2022 by the grace of God which no man deserves, let us not forget that we owe great responsibilities to our children. At this point, let me extend my profound gratitude to all of you who tirelessly contributed to making Liberia what it is. May God bless TPP and God bless Liberia.
Source:Front Page Africa
January 08, 2022 16:46 UTC
Liberia: Cancelation of Air France Flights – Technical Issues on the Plane or Bad Jet Fuel?
Sources familiar with the operations at the RIA informed FrontPageAfrica that the cancellations were due to lack of jet fuel. Conex Liberia, the company that took over from Total Liberia, has the contract to supply jet fuel at the RIA. He attributed the cancellation of the flights to technical issues on the part of Air France. He said, on Friday also, Air France requested urgent fueling and without hesitation a truck was dispatched and seven metric tons of fuel was served. FrontPageAfrica was unable to get comments from Air France on the saga.
Source:Front Page Africa
January 08, 2022 15:19 UTC