AllAfrica News: Liberia

ECOWAS, UNDP Data Analysts Arrive to Clean-Up Voter Roll Ahead of December Elections

Wed, 28 Oct 2020 09:25:49 GMT

[FrontPageAfrica] Monrovia -- A team of analysts from ECOWAS and the UNDP are in Liberia to carry out a review of the voter roll and clean up where necessary ahead of the December 8 Special Senatorial Election and Referendum.

'Pres. Weah Not Opting for a Third Term' - Nat Mcgill Clarifies Referendum

Wed, 28 Oct 2020 09:25:44 GMT

[FrontPageAfrica] Paynesville -- Amidst growing concerns about President George Manneh Weah alleged intention to use the pending referendum to seek a third term if he is re-elected, the Minister of State for Presidential Affairs, Nathaniel F. McGill has clarified that the President has no intention of administering the country for more than two terms.

The Supreme Court Ruling in the Jalloh Case and "Proposition One" Are Entirely Different

Wed, 28 Oct 2020 09:25:36 GMT

[FrontPageAfrica] In September 2019, the Legislature adopted a Joint Resolution ("The Resolution") proposing a constitutional referendum to amend various articles of the Liberian Constitution. Proposition One of the Resolution ("The Proposition") seeks to amend article 28 (art. 28) of the Constitution, repeal (by implication) section 22.1 of the Alien and Nationality Law, and grant all Liberians the right to acquire another nationality without losing their Liberian citizenship. This Proposition is significant because many L

Welcoming ECOWAS's Intervention in Cleaning of Voter Roll Ahead of December 8 Senatorial ...

Wed, 28 Oct 2020 09:25:34 GMT

[FrontPageAfrica] IN A SEPT 16, 2020 COMMUNICATION to the head of the ECOWAS Commission, Dr. Jean Claude Kassi Brou, Liberian President George Manneh Weah requests that the regional body provides technical assistance to support the upcoming Special Senatorial Elections and Constitutional Referendum slated for December 8, 2020.

Unmasking the Naked Deception of an Underachiever Darius Dillon

Wed, 28 Oct 2020 09:25:31 GMT

[FrontPageAfrica] The Editor,

Nimba Former SUP't and Senatorial Candidate Resurfaces

Wed, 28 Oct 2020 08:38:28 GMT

[Observer] After months of silence

APM Terminals Ordered to Provide Iron Gate, Armchairs as Punishment

Wed, 28 Oct 2020 08:37:43 GMT

[New Dawn] The Liberian Senate has mandated the APM Terminals to provide and install 64 units of protective iron bars to classroom windows, and provide at least 200 pieces of armchairs for students at the William V.S. Tubman High School as punishment against the company.

CENTAL Urges Govt to Comply With Code of Conduct

Wed, 28 Oct 2020 08:37:42 GMT

[New Dawn] The Center of Transparency and Accountability (CENTAL), one of Liberia's leading integrity institutions, has urged the President George Manneh Weah - led government to fully comply with the Code of Conduct in the wake of the pending senatorial election.

U.S. Warns of Heightened Risk of Violence

Wed, 28 Oct 2020 08:37:39 GMT

[New Dawn] -In Liberia

LRA Suspends Snokri Clearing's License

Wed, 28 Oct 2020 08:37:34 GMT

[New Dawn] The Customs Department of the Liberia Revenue Authority (LRA) has temporarily suspended the brokerage license of Snokri Clearing and Forwarding Inc., pending the conclusion of the broker's License review administrative hearing.

Health Ministry Commends World Bank for 15 Ambulances

Wed, 28 Oct 2020 08:37:30 GMT

[New Dawn] Liberia's Minister of Health, Dr. Wilhelmina Jallah has lauded the World Bankfor continuously contributing to the country's health sector: Minister Jallah reportedly made the commendation after UNOPS handed over 15 ambulances to the Ministry of Health.

More Liberians Would Get Sick, if...

Wed, 28 Oct 2020 08:37:26 GMT

[New Dawn] A Liberian Physician Assistant and proprietor of the Peace Home Medical Clinic in Paynesville outside Monrovia warns here that Liberians would continue to get sick due to bad food products and medical drugs being brought into the country by unscrupulous individuals.

Tarpeh Rejects Campaign Appointment

Wed, 28 Oct 2020 08:37:23 GMT

[New Dawn] -Cites code of conduct

UN, ECOWAS Data Experts Arrived

Wed, 28 Oct 2020 08:37:19 GMT

[New Dawn] -NEC announces

CNDRA Unveils Two New Sections

Wed, 28 Oct 2020 08:37:17 GMT

[New Dawn] In a frantic effort to contribute to the development's agenda in raising the necessary revenue, the Center for National Document and Records Archives (CNDRA) on Tuesday, 27 October unveiled the Marriage and the Program and Projects Sections, its two newest sections.

Death Rate Rises on Gbarnga Highway

Wed, 28 Oct 2020 08:37:10 GMT

[New Dawn] Exactly a week after six persons were involved in a tragic motor accident on the route from Bong County, another Tragic motor accident reportedly killed one person on the Jinnipeleta bridge along the Gbarnga, Nimba highway on Tuesday, 27 October.

Senate Orders APM Terminals to Carryout Community Service At William V.s. ...

Wed, 28 Oct 2020 08:33:44 GMT

[FrontPageAfrica] Monrovia -- In accordance with Article 44 of the Constitution of Liberia and Rules 60 and 61 of the Senate Standing Rules, the Liberian Senate held the APM Terminals in contempt for obstructing the Legislative functions of the Senate Standing Committee on Labor and, on October 7, 2020 found them guilty.

Liberty Party Sets to Elect New Standard Bearer Amid Adoption of Amended Constitution

Wed, 28 Oct 2020 08:33:41 GMT

[FrontPageAfrica] Monrovia -- Liberty Party (LP) has amended its constitution making significant changes to the powers of its standard-bearer/political leader.

Inside Bong Prison Cells, Causes of Two Inmates' Deaths Remain Unknown

Wed, 28 Oct 2020 08:33:38 GMT

[FrontPageAfrica] Gbarnga -- Two inmates were found dead last week in their cells at the Gbarnga Central Prison, prison officials said. Prince Zennah and Stephen Flomo were found unresponsive at Unit 6, prison officials told FrontPageAfrica Tuesday.

Accident Victims' Relatives, Kinsmen Call for Investigation Into Alleged Murdered of Survivors

Wed, 28 Oct 2020 08:33:35 GMT

[FrontPageAfrica] Ganta -- A group of citizens, led by the Superintendent of Nimba County, Nelson Korquoi are calling on the Government of Liberia to investigate circumstances leading to the death of accident victims alleged to have been killed while fighting for his life in Bong County.