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PRESIDENT GEORGE MANNEH WEAH is maximizing his footballing popularity on the field of politics at an all-new level in Liberia. Winning the 2017 elections has thought the former world best a lot about Liberia’s quack politics and the elements that could tighten any politician grip on power. WEAH KNOWS THE BENEFITS of popularity and now he’s morphing that what he has savored for many years into POPULISM. Populism is a delicate phenomenon in politics and once utilized effectively, especially in Liberia, it would certainly amass approvals from the masses. WEBSTER DICTIONARY DENOTES Populism as the political doctrine that supports the…

Sime Darby patrolman Joseph K. Gissi Bomi, Grand Cape Mount Counties – The widespread theft of palm at the Sime Darby Plantation Liberia continues unabated as the company security guards perform their daily patrols in extreme fear of attack from illicit harvesters. In the latest, patrolman Joseph K. Gissi was the next victim as he was beaten by illicit harvesters and severely wounded. Patrolman Gissi met this untimely situation after he and others arrested a lady in the plantation hauling Fresh Fruits Branch (FFB). The group of illicit harvesters angered by the arrest of their member went on the rampage…

President of the Liberia Council of Churches, Bishop Kortu Brown Monrovia – The churches in Liberia represented by the Liberia Council of Churches (LCC) in collaboration with civil society groups has launched a method that seeks to support the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) set by the United Nations. Reported by Edwin G. Genoway, Jr [email protected] The SDG is a policy set by the United Nations to tackle hunger, engage development and reduce poverty around the world. And the LCC says it stands ready on its feet to support poor people in Liberia during the launch of “Waking the Giant” Initiative,…

Mr. Tony Elumelu (right) and Ghanaian President Nana Akudo-Addo Lagos, Nigeria – Five thousand African entrepreneurs, private and public sector leaders and the broader entrepreneurship ecosystem convened in Lagos on Thursday, October 25, 2018 for the annual Tony Elumelu Foundation (TEF) Entrepreneurship Forum. The event which is the largest gathering of African entrepreneurs in the world, is a unique opportunity for bringing together young business talent, creating dynamic networks and transmitting the message to policymakers that a vibrant and responsible private sector will deliver economic transformation. Now in its fourth year, the Forum marked the graduation of the 2018 cohort of the…

Liberia was represented at the meeting by Deputy Foreign Minister for Legal Affairs, Cllr. Deweh Gray, 3rd from right New York – The Republic of Liberia has deposited its ‘submission’ with the United Nations Division for Ocean Affairs and the Law of the Sea (DOALOS), for a claim of the extension of Liberia’s Continental Shelf beyond the 200 nautical mile limits. Deposited earlier this week, the submission is in accordance with Article Seventy-Six (76) of the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS), which mandates that information on such limits be provided to the United Nations Commission…

Abuja, Nigeria – The Diplomatic Community in Abuja has congratulated the United Nations System in Nigeria for its return to the UN House seven years after the insurgent group, Boko Haram, wreaked havoc on it. The Diplomats’ commendation was contained in a goodwill message delivered during the 73rd Anniversary of United Nations Day, a release from the Liberian Embassy in Abuja writes. According to the release, Liberia’s Ambassador to Nigeria, His Excellency Professor Al-Hassan Conteh read the goodwill message on behalf of the Dean of the Diplomatic Corps in Nigeria, and the High Commissioner of Cameroon, His Excellency Mr. Abbas…

Bopolu City – The MC2 Gbarpolu County Community Bank was robbed on Tuesday night, October 23, 2018 in Bopolu city by notorious criminals, who made away with millions of Liberians dollars. Report by: Henry Gboluma According to the only security guard at the bank, Beyan V. Sirleaf, when the incident occurred, the robbers parked their vehicle in front of the bank, got down and walked to him and said they had a breakdown so they were waiting for a mechanic to help them. While they were sitting and conversing, according to the guard, the men offered him Chinese Attayea (herbal…

Monrovia – The government of Liberia and the European Union (EU) on Thursday, October 25, 2018 singed an initial funding of six million Euros (US$ 6.87m) to pave the road connecting Sanniquelle to Loguatuo with asphalt. Reported by J.H. Webster Clayeh 00231770745986 [email protected] The Ministry of Finance and Development Planning Minister Samuel Tweah signed on behalf of the Liberian government while the EU Ambassador Hélène Cavé signed on behalf of the European body. The EU regional envelope for West Africa also allocated EUR 14.2 million to the project and the European Investment Bank (EIB) is expected to contribute EUR 17…

Monrovia – First rising local female gospel minister, Baryoe Alice Johnson is in final preparations for the pre-launch of her first album titled: “NE MU BAIN (I Will Praise You)” at a live concert on October 28, 2018. Reported by Y. Solomon W. Watkins, Liberian Journalist and Co-Event Organizer +231 777 463908 | +231 886 427519 The pre-launch will take place at Monrovia Christian Fellowship located in Sinkor, Warner Avenue, from 4PM to 8PM. The main idea is to raise funds for the ALBUM Grand Launch comes December 16, 2018. Baryoe, as she preferred to be called, is a talented…

Monrovia – Barrack Young Controller (BYC) team two — BYC II — suffered their sixth defeat of the season with a shock 2-1 loss at struggling Invincible Eleven (IE) on Thursday, October 25, at the Antoinette Tubman Stadium (ATS) in central Monrovia. This defeat leaves BYE II out of the Second Division title race. Reported by Christopher C. Walker 00231777898224 / 00231886723075 [email protected] A small home crowd who gathered at the ATS celebrated what was the ‘Yellow boys’ first win over BYC II in many years and one which few would doubt they deserved after a passionate display from the…