Liberia: ‘I Didn’t Give Anyone A Dime for Job’ – Ex-LBDI President James Davies Clarifies FPA Report
But reacting to the publication Monday, Mr. Davies clarified that such publication was malicious and a misinformation to the public. Nathaniel Patray as Governor, Mr. Davies clarified that he was in the United States of America, scheduled to undergo Orthopedic Surgery due to a leg fracture he suffered during an Old timers Soccer game on the Barnersville soccer pitch. Mr. Davies further clarified that in the second instance when the government reached the determination to find Governor Patray successor he was again contacted. Mr. Davies said he defended McGill’s right to apply for a loan as a Liberian. My understanding of his reasons for opting out, Mr. Davies added, was that the process was very much “time consuming” and too bureaucratic.
Source:Front Page Africa
December 12, 2023 14:23 UTC
Liberia: CDC SG Jefferson Koijee Says U.S. Sanctions on Him Is the “Biggest Conspiracy against Me”
MONROVIA – The Monrovia City Mayor and Secretary General for the ruling Coalition for Democratic Change, Jefferson Koijee, has termed the US sanctions against him as the biggest conspiracy among all the accusations that have come forth his way. “Koijee is accused of stoking violence and controlling paramilitary-style organizations associated with the CDC. Koijee is also accused of engaging in corrupt acts, including bribery and misappropriation of state assets for private political movements. According to Koijee, President George Weah is awarded, adding that the CDC and the Liberian government will soon speak regarding the situation. What about the sanction?’ Let me say to you and not be disrespectful to you: I belong to an institution.
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December 12, 2023 13:42 UTC
Explainer: What’s Inside The Fouani US$30m Investment Agreement
As part of the plan, the company is investing in an Argo Oil Production Plant in the Industrial Park. The company hopes to buy crude palm oil (CPO) from local farmers and plantations in Liberia. According to the agreement, the company has no intentions of doing so because they do not want to compete against farmers. The passage of the Fouani Investment Agreement is expected to boost farmers in that their labour will now directly be realised without having to suffer because of limited resources which could not allow them to export their products before getting money from same. Additionally, the agreement allows the investors to construct, use, improve, and maintain existing roads and transportation facilities in the project areas.
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December 12, 2023 02:28 UTC
Liberia: Sanctions against Koijee Could Affect Outgoing CDC’s Effectiveness in Opposition
The CDC Chairman, Nathaniel McGill became known as the de-facto President as he reportedly had the final word in every appointment made by President Weah. The sanctions have a condition that individuals who interact with the sanctioned officials will also be targeted by future sanctions. Even when the CDC was in opposition for twelve years, Koijee kept the CDC active, dedicating all his time to the activities of the party while other CDC officials were searching for jobs. On late Friday, the United States of America State Department imposed sanctions on Koijee in what is seen as breaking the last straw on the CDC. With Koijee now facing sanctions, it is a very difficult period for the CDC and many pundits believe the party is nearing its doom.
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December 12, 2023 01:57 UTC
Britain to Send Mine-Hunting Ships to Ukraine
Britain will send two Royal Navy mine-hunting ships to Ukraine to aid detection of Russian mines in the Black Sea and help Kyiv restore maritime exports, the UK government said Monday. Ukraine’s ability to move exports by sea has been severely impacted since Russian President Vladimir Putin‘s invasion of Ukraine in February 2022 and his blockade of the Black Sea. “These minehunters will deliver vital capability to Ukraine, which will help save lives at sea and open up vital export routes,” Defense Secretary Grant Shapps said. The initiative will enhance Ukraine’s ability to defend its sovereign waters and bolster security in the Black Sea, he said. Shapps was also expected to announce further details of UK military support to Ukraine at the launch.
Source:GNN Liberia
December 11, 2023 16:53 UTC
NCSCL Condemns Mob Violence Against Woman …Calls For Justice for Victim
The National Civil Society Council of Liberia (NCSCL) has in tears, condemned the cruel mob violence against a lady accused of being a criminal in the commercial hub of Red Light in Paynesville, outside Monrovia. “Our mother went to Red Light to buy weekly food and three boys tilled her throughout. They started calling rogue, rogue on her and within no time, the entire group ran on her and started beating on her without further inquiry,” Tribeau added in tears. The video, which has since gone viral on different social media platforms, showed that the woman was publicly stripped naked and flogged by angry crowd. This other matter needs to be investigated and must be treated as a matter of urgency.
Source:GNN Liberia
December 11, 2023 15:03 UTC
ArcelorMittal’s Historic Investment To Reshape Liberia’s Economic Landscape
In a move poised to redefine Liberia’s economic trajectory, ArcelorMittal Liberia (AML) revised Mineral Development Agreement (MDA) promises an unprecedented wave of prosperity for the nation. ArcelorMittal’s dedication extends further through increased investment in the training of Liberians in highly technical skills, fostering a culture of expertise and self-reliance. The multiuser rail and port infrastructure, a cornerstone of the revised agreement, signifies a collaborative approach to economic growth. By encouraging investment from external players, including Guinean miners, Liberia positions itself not just as a mining hub but as a regional economic powerhouse. In essence, ArcelorMittal’s promised 3rd Mineral Development Agreement transcends traditional corporate transactions.
Source:GNN Liberia
December 10, 2023 19:11 UTC
Philippines and China accuse each other of ‘dangerous’ incidents involving several vessels in South China Sea
Philippines accuses Chinese vessels of firing water cannon on ships resupplying South China Sea military outpostThe Philippine Coast Guard said at least two of its vessels had been damaged as a result of being fired on by water cannon. “The responsibility lies entirely with the Philippines,” the Chinese Coast Guard said. China disputes Manila’s claim and the two countries have been involved in increasingly frequent run-ins in the high contested waterway. The Philippines said in its statement Sunday that one of its vessels had been towed by the Philippine Coast Guard back to Ulugan Bay on the Philippine island of Palawan, while another vessel suffered damage to its mast, the statement read. Read more of this reportVisited 16 times, 16 visit(s) today
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December 10, 2023 10:34 UTC
Biden Administration Invests $1M in Arctic Climate Data Research
By VOA News |In a statement, U.S. Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo said the U.S. Arctic region — which consists of the state of Alaska — is warming faster than any region in the United States and demands immediate action. In the same statement, NOAA Administrator Rick Spinrad said, the call for grant proposals is designed to both gather data and help Alaskan rural and Indigenous communities. “Providing communities with environmental information that allows them to make informed decisions in the face of a changing climate is the foundation of creating a more climate resilient nation,” he said. The most recent NOAA National Climate Assessment indicates Alaska is warming at a rate that is two to three times faster than the lower 48 states, and the Arctic as a whole is warming nearly four times faster than the rest of the global average. Read more of this storyVisited 15 times, 15 visit(s) today
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December 10, 2023 10:34 UTC
At least 3 killed after fire in hospital near Rome
Patients in intensive care at St. John the Evangelist hospital in Tivoli were transferred immediately to other hospitals via ambulance, the Tivoli mayor’s office said in a statement. Italy Hospital FireThe fire department initially said four people were killed after the blaze broke out late Friday. Italian news reports said the confusion arose because a body, already in the hospital morgue, was initially counted among the fire victims. Tivoli, which is located about 35 kilometers (20 miles) northeast of the center of Rome, is a popular tourist destination. It is best known for the archaeological sites of Villa d’Este and Villa Adriana, both of which are UNESCO World Heritage Sites.
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December 09, 2023 21:12 UTC
Bukonjadeh Group Rallies New Gov’t Support For Investment Business Opportunities
The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Bukonjadeh Group of Companies, Mr. Elton Datee Johns said, while his company has applauded incumbent President Dr. George Manneh Weah for conceding to defeat in the interest of the Country, he is at the same time calling upon the President-elect Amb. Joseph Nyumah Boakai to make sure that his administration prioritize the interest of the business and investment sector. Mr. Johns asserted that his entity is even though, non-political but a micro-finance loan group, improvement of the business visa-vis the investment segment of any country that wants to see economic development flow, its government must attract investors and create a conducive private business sector. According to Mr. Johns while speaking to legislative reporters over the weekend in an impromptu chat, his entity believes that the new government of Amb. Visited 44 times, 17 visit(s) today
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December 08, 2023 22:41 UTC
United Nations bemoans struggles to fund peacekeeping as nations demand withdrawal of missions
By FRANCIS KOKUTSE and SAM METZ, Associated Press |ACCRA, Ghana (AP) — The United Nations’ top peacekeeping official defended the organization’s missions worldwide as concerns grow that they’ve gone into retreat as African leaders demand their withdrawal from Mali to Congo. The majority of U.N. peacekeeping missions are in Africa, including in Central African Republic, Sudan and Western Sahara. The operations, which require approval from the U.N. Security Council to be extended, have gradually gone into retreat in Africa. In June, leaders in Mali requested the United Nations withdraw peacekeeping forces. The two-day ministerial meeting in Accra is taking place as polarizing divides emerge among United Nations member states about wars in Ukraine and Gaza.
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December 08, 2023 20:57 UTC
Liberia: LACC Board of Commissioners Hits Back at Senator Dillon, Maintains Commissioners Declare Assets Prior to Confirmation
MONROVIA – The Board of Commissioners of the Liberia Anti-Corruption Commission (LACC) has sharply reacted to the Liberian Senate’s claim that they did not declare their assets prior to their confirmation. Alexandra Kormah Zoe, said contrary to Senator Dillon’s claims, the current members of the Board of Commissioners declared their assets. They clarified that only the Code of Conduct of 2014 mandates public officials and employees of Government to declare their assets. Despite report of widespread corruption in public sector, public officials accused of corruption are rarely prosecuted. Zoe reiterated the LACC’s mandate and called on all public officials concerned to declare on or before December 12.
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December 07, 2023 17:55 UTC
Unity Party Headquarters Accident Reveals Strained Police Relations: Deputy Inspector General Prince Mulbah Alleges Hatred from Inspector General Sudue
Monrovia – Deputy Inspector General of Police (DIGP) Prince B. Mulbah has fired back at his superior, Inspector General Col. Patrick Sudue, through a letter addressed to the Minister of Justice, Cllr. “If the investigators have established criminal case and state suspect’s intent/motives, then let’s charge him with murder,” he asserted. I do not normally brief the Minister of Justice until I am instructed to do so by IG Sudue. In his absence, we (deputy IGs) brief the Justice Minister through the Deputy IG for Administration, Hon. Col. Sudue urged the Minister of Justice to intervene and institute an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the forwarding of the murder case to court without his knowledge.
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December 07, 2023 17:42 UTC
U.S., allies pressure Liberia, Marshall Islands, Panama over Russia oil sanctions
The move marks another escalation in the West’s efforts to enforce the $60 price cap on seaborne shipments of Russian oil it imposed to punish Moscow for its war in Ukraine. The mechanism bans Western companies from providing maritime services such as transportation, insurance and finance that facilitate the trade of Russian oil sold above the cap. Russia has increasingly had to turn to a so-called “ghost fleet” of aging tankers to ship oil and avoid the cap. Panama, the Republic of the Marshall Islands, and Liberia have allowed some of those ships to carry their flags, according to Lloyd’s List Intelligence and oil analysts. The practice, known as “flag hopping,” allows some shell companies that have been set up to trade Russian oil to sail with ships under those flags and dodge sanctions.
Source:GNN Liberia
December 07, 2023 16:53 UTC