Liberia: Chief Security at RIA Caught Transporting Suspicious Boxes, Suspected to Contain Drugs, Through an Unauthorized Gate From the Tarmac
However, Ms. Bundo, vehemently denied knowledge of the boxes when she was contacted by the management of the airport. However, I can confirm that the Liberia Revenue Authority, through Customs, is in possession of several suspicious boxes. The Armed Forces of Liberia, stationed at the airport, intervened and subsequently handed these boxes over to Customs. The seizure by the Liberia Drug Enforcement Agency (LDEA) and the Liberia National Police was made possible through a tip-off by the American Embassy in Monrovia. In July, President Weah enacted a significant piece of legislation known as the Control Drug and Substance Act, colloquially referred to as the Drug Law.
Source:Front Page Africa
September 11, 2023 14:50 UTC
Liberia: Bomi, Cape Mount Endorse Cummings’, Say He is the Best Surgeon To Take Liberia out of the ‘Intensive Care Unit’
TUBMANBURG, Bomi County – It was a show of massive support for Alexander Benedict Cummings of the Collaborating Political Parties last week when he toured Bomi and Grand Cape Mount Counties in Western Liberia. By Gerald C. Koinyeneh – [email protected]The tour commenced in Grand Cape Mount County on Thursday and culminated with a grand endorsement ceremony in Tubmanburg, the capital of Bomi County. I want to assure you that Bomi County is extremely glad to be part of this effort. Charlyne Brumskine to change Liberia.”Cummings’ tour in Cape Mount was equally significant. Grand Cape Mount County boasts substantial concessions, including Mano Oil Palm, the former Sime Darby, and Bea Mountain Mining Company (BMCC), Liberia’s largest gold mining company.
Source:Front Page Africa
September 11, 2023 14:40 UTC
European Union Election Observation Mission to Liberia deploys Long-Term Observers
Today the EU EOM has deployed 20 Long-Term Observers all over Liberia. “The European Union Election Observation Mission will monitor the process impartially and independently. Since then, the EU EOM had several meetings with Liberian authorities, political parties, journalists and civil society organisations. The EU Election Observers come from the 27 different EU Member States, as well as Canada and Norway, bringing the number of EU Observers on Election Day to around 100. All EU EOM observers are bound by a code of conduct, which requires strict neutrality and noninterference.
Source:GNN Liberia
September 10, 2023 20:54 UTC
Cummings Gets Overwhelming Support in Grand Cape Mount on First Campaign Tour Beyond Montserrado
SENJI, Grand Cape Mount – Voters of Grand Cape Mount County, including women, youth, and the elderly, have thrown their support behind Alexander Cummings’ 2023 presidential bid. Charlyne Brumskine, and their entourage, made a triumphant entry into Grand Cape Mount County, marking their inaugural campaign tour outside Montserrado County. Addressing the jubilant crowd, Cummings conveyed his commitment to improving the lives of the people of Cape Mount and Liberia as a whole if elected. You will reap the rewards of this county.”Grand Cape Mount County boasts some of Liberia’s most substantial concessions, including Mano Oil Palm, the former Sime Darby, and Bea Mountain Mining Company (BMCC), Liberia’s largest gold mining company. Cummings’ tour of Grand Cape Mount County mirrors his 2023 presidential campaign in Montserrado, where he visited several communities.
Source:Front Page Africa
September 09, 2023 16:09 UTC
Liberia: Weah-Taylor 2023 National Victory Campaign Cancels Activities on September 17 Due to Unity Party Campaign Launch
MONROVIA – The Weah-Taylor 2023 National Victory Campaign, spearheaded by Campaign Manager Eugene Lenn Nagbe, has expressed its deep appreciation for the overwhelming support received during the formal launch of its 1-Round National Victory campaign on September 7, 2023. Mr. Lenn Nagbe expressed gratitude to the multitude of partisans, first-time voters, auxiliaries, supporters, and well-wishers who turned out in large numbers to express their unwavering support for the Weah-Taylor 2023 National Victory Campaign. Dr. George Manneh Weah’s developmental initiatives during his tenure.”However, in response to the upcoming launch of the Unity Party’s national campaign, the Weah-Taylor 2023 National Victory Campaign has taken proactive steps to ensure a peaceful political atmosphere. This decision aims to prevent potential conflicts and align with the regulations established by the National Elections Commission (NEC). The Weah-Taylor 2023 National Victory Campaign remains committed to conducting a peaceful and law-abiding campaign as Liberia prepares for the 2023 elections.
Source:Front Page Africa
September 09, 2023 10:15 UTC
IS THERE COINS SHORTAGE?
“The old American coins are silver, mainly the 1962 range, but recent Liberian coins are not silver but iron,” he said. The new coins are smaller, much lighter, and easier to carry than the previous coins in circulation. Money Exchangers don’t believe there is a coins shortageTwo local money exchangers in Monrovia do not believe there is a shortage of coins on the market, but they argue that market women are not requesting coins from the banks. When other people come and request coins, they can provide them so that coins can circulate,” he said. Chris Fallah, another local money changer, said he does not believe there is a shortage of coins on the market, but people are keeping the coins to use as change, which is why coins appear to be in short supply.
Source:Front Page Africa
September 08, 2023 19:24 UTC
Liberia: Bong’s District 1 Representative Candidate Koinah Undertakes LD$ 2.6M Water and Sanitation Project in Dean Town and its environs
Bong – Amid acute shortage of safe drinking water in David Dean Town, Kokoyah Statutory District, Electoral District One representative candidate, Prince K. Koinah, has embarked on the construction of a reservoir worth 2.6M Liberian dollars. David Dean Town is a commercial hub with an estimated population of over 5,000 inhabitants and it hosts the Turkish Mining Company MNG- Gold. For her part, Naomi Gargay, an elderly lady of David Dean Town has thanked Hon. I want to tell Prince Koinah thank you very much for this project.” Naomi Gargay exclaimed. During his recent campaign trail across the district, Hon.
Source:Front Page Africa
September 08, 2023 18:34 UTC
Manhunt under way in London after British soldier escapes from prison
Aljazeera News|Daniel Abed Khalife, 21, goes missing from Wandsworth prison before his trial on terror-related charges. A manhunt has been launched for a British soldier awaiting trial on “terrorism”-related charges who escaped from a prison in southwest London, according to the United Kingdom’s Counter Terrorism Policing force. Daniel Abed Khalife, who is accused of planting fake bombs at a military base and of violating Britain’s Official Secrets Act, went missing from Wandsworth prison on Wednesday morning, police said. Khalife, 21, has denied all the charges against him. An alert was issued by police to Britain’s ports and airports, including London Heathrow, where travellers faced delays because of additional security checks.
Source:GNN Liberia
September 07, 2023 16:31 UTC
Gabon coup leaders: Ousted President Ali Bongo now free
BBC News/Gabon’s military leaders say they have freed deposed President Ali Bongo from house arrest, where he has been since they seized power last week. The army seized power shortly after he had been declared the winner of that election, disputed by the opposition. The announcement to free Mr Bongo follows pressure from regional bloc Eccas and neighbouring countries. In a communique read on state TV on Wednesday evening, military spokesperson Col Ulrich Manfoumbi said the decision to free Mr Bongo was due to “his state of health”. Mr Bongo had been in power in the oil-rich country since 2009, when he succeeded his father who had ruled the country for 41 years.
Source:GNN Liberia
September 07, 2023 16:23 UTC
Senator Saah Joseph under public scrutiny for allegedly “personalizing public assets” in wake of Election Campaign
Saah Joseph, known for his charismatic personality and strong political connections, soon started personalizing government properties for his own political gains. He devised a cunning plan to utilize county development funds, which were intended for the betterment of the community, to purchase earthmoving equipment. Admittedly, Saah Joseph did not shy away from acknowledging that the equipment had indeed been obtained using public funds. Joseph has not been able to explain why he was using public assets as if they were his personal properties. Whether Saah Joseph’s actions were ultimately seen as a shrewd political strategy or a breach of public trust remained to be seen.
Source:GNN Liberia
September 06, 2023 22:58 UTC
Horrific scenes as Russia ballistic missile batters busy market in daytime attack on Kostyantynivka, 16 dead
“At this moment, Russian terrorists’ artillery killed 16 people in the city of Kostyantynivka, Donetsk Oblast. Ukrainian Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal provided additional information, including the heartbreaking fact that one child was among the victims. Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty reported that the area struck by Russian forces is now surrounded by police. Local Telegram channel “Typova Kostyantynivka” has shared videos from the scene of the incident. Read more of this storyVisited 24 times, 2 visit(s) today
Source:GNN Liberia
September 06, 2023 21:15 UTC
Liberia: FLY to Launch ‘Vote Your Peace’ Initiative Campaign
The Federation of Liberia Youth (FLY) is to officially launch and present an initiative called “Vote your peace” initiative in Liberia. The initiative aims to empower youth to engage meaningfully in the electoral process and contribute to a peaceful and democratic future for Liberia. And its activities will highlight a wide range of civil engagements awareness, stakeholder’s debates, and youth commitment to peace pledge, among others. The initiative will also cut across all counties with a huge online campaign as well. In conclusion, FLY welcomed its Deputy Secretary for program Mr. Samuel S. Kpator to Liberia, who has completed a study from Mandela Washington Fellowship.
Source:Daily Observer
September 05, 2023 18:52 UTC
China launches 4 satellites into space from sea
ISTANBUL – Chinese rocket developer Galactic Energy on Tuesday accomplished its first sea launch in the Yellow Sea off the coast of China, deploying four satellites into orbit. It was the world’s first unsupported land and sea universal mobile platform launch and the world’s first unguided thermal sea launch of a solid rocket. Galactic Energy’s Ceres 1 rocket successfully deployed Tianqi 21-24 satellites, which are part of the Tianqi constellation operated by Beijing-based satellite operator Guodian Gaoke. This constellation, planned to be fully deployed and operational by 2024, includes 38 low-orbit satellites and multiple ground stations. The launch took place in Haiyang, Shandong, China’s sole sea launch facility capable of accommodating diverse launch requirements, including small inclination and sun-synchronous orbits.
Source:GNN Liberia
September 05, 2023 17:46 UTC
Liberia: Senate Transport Committee Uncovers NTA Head’s Knowledge Gap and Alleged Conflict of Interest During Hearing
MONROVIA – Mr. Herbie Tekonblah McCauley on Monday demonstrated what appeared to be his lack of knowledge about the Liberia Transit Authority (NTA) which he heads as Managing Director when he faced members of the Senate’s Transport Committee. The disclosure showed that a contract between the two entities that earned the NNTA USD$18K was terminated and given to Montserrado County Senator Joseph. At the end of the hearing, the Committee on Transport mandated the Managing Director of the National Transit Authority, McCauley to submit within one week a comprehensive report of the entity. He made the statement on Monday while appearing before the Senate Transport Committee to respond to inquest regarding the unavailability of NTA Buses in Monrovia and its environs. The appearance of the Managing Director and his team was triggered by a complaint raised before Plenary by River Gee County Senator, Jonathan Boye-Charles Sogbie.
Source:Front Page Africa
September 05, 2023 14:31 UTC
Liberia: Advocacy Group Calls for Repeal of Discriminatory Laws, End to Stigmatization Against Persons Living with HIV and Key Populations
In the resolution, the group expressed gratitude to the Government of Liberia, USAID, PEPFAR, and the Global Fund for their support on behalf of PLHIV and key populations, including adolescent girls and young women. The group recognized Liberia’s progress in its national HIV response, although it expressed concern about persistently high levels of stigma and discrimination, which hinder access to HIV prevention, testing, and treatment services for many Liberians. Furthermore, the advocacy group called for the provision of HIV services in an environment free from stereotypes, stigma, and discrimination at all levels. They encouraged increased support and investments in the National HIV and AIDS response, advocating for localization and social contracting to facilitate community-led service delivery. She said out of the total population of 5 million people, 34,431 people are living with HIV and AIDS.
Source:Front Page Africa
September 05, 2023 12:54 UTC