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Liberia: Poor Officiating Turns County Meet Brutal, As Grand Gedeh Controversially Knocked Out
Paynesville City – Grand Gedians furiously stormed the pitch as violence erupted after Nimba County controversially advanced to the semi-final following poor officiating from referee Josephus Torlijar. The supporters charged onto the pitch as Nimba players were celebrating their 4-2 penalty victory over their fiercest rival, Grand Gedeh, in the continuation of the National County []
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Liberia: Bomi County Complains Referee George Momoh for Poor Officiating
Monrovia – The steering committee of the Bomi County Sports Association has submitted a complaint to the Ministry of Youth and Sports against Referee George Momoh, who officiated their match against Lofa County in the quarterfinals of the ongoing National County Sports Meet. According to a communication to the Sports Ministry, Bomi County stated they []
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Liberia: Suspension of Tenured Position Holders: Fighting Corruption or Political Maneuvering?
MONROVIA – When the Executive Mansion issued a statement on President Joseph Boakai welcoming the Supreme Court’s ruling that it was illegal for him to have arbitrarily removed tenure position holders who still had time left in their tenure, he was hailed by many for his adherence to the rule of law. By Lennart Dodoo []
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Liberia: ‘The Police Tortured Me’ – Defendant in US$100k Misapplication Case Tells Court
MONROVIA – The key defendant in the ongoing US$100,000 misapplication case at Criminal Court C recently revealed that he was tortured by officers of the Liberia National Police after he personally surrendered himself to the police for a criminal investigation. By: Victoria G. Wesseh Defendant Abraham Benjamin, a Ghanaian and Pastor of one of the []
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Liberia: Consider Resumption Over Decommissioning – Mines & Energy Boss Entreats MNG Gold, Tours China Union Facilities
MONROVIA – Since assuming office earlier this year as the Minister of Mines and Energy of Liberia, Wilmot Paye has emphasized that measures ensuring the country benefits from its mineral resources are reviewed and, where applicable, meet required global standards. To demonstrate this commitment, the Mines and Energy Minister has engaged practically, visiting operational facilities []
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Liberia: Speaker Koffa Applauds Ways, Means, and Finance Committee for Uncovering Extra US$51M in Revenue
CAPITOL HILL, Monrovia – House Speaker Cllr. J. Fonati Koffa has opposed direct budget funding to lawmakers for implementing legislative projects within their respective electoral districts. By Gerald C. Koinyeneh – [email protected] On Thursday, following the House Ways, Means, and Finance Committee’s report, Deputy Speaker Thomas P. Fallah allowed nearly all lawmakers in session to []
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Equality Before the Law: A Call for Liberian Justice
In our increasingly interdependent and complex world, the principle of law must be established as an imperishable bulwark against not only the offenses of individual criminals but also those of powerful entities and individuals who wield influence. By: Austin S Fallah True Son of Liberia, Africa, and the Planet Soil This parley argues that no []
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New Life Group International Pharmaceutical and Laboratory Corporation Launches Operations in Liberia After a Successful Mission Trip
MONROVIA – The New Life Group International Pharmaceutical and Laboratory Corporation (NLGIPL) has successfully concluded its mission trip to Liberia, culminating in the official launch of the pharmaceutical group’s operations in the country. By Gerald C. Koinyeneh [email protected] Led by the company’s Chief Executive Officer, Rev. Seth Z. Taylor, Jr., the delegation of NLGIPL engaged []
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Liberia: Nimba County Educational Stakeholders Seeking Budgetary Support
GANTA, Nimba County – Over twenty educational stakeholders in Nimba County have concluded a day-long gathering in Ganta, Nimba County. The gathering brought together educational stakeholders representing various groups and structures in Nimba County, including, but not limited to, the Nimba County Student Union, the Principal Association of the Nimba County school system, the Parent-Teacher []
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Liberia: Police Surround LTA Headquarters, Search Employees; Suspended Chairperson’s Assistant Decries Intimidation
Monrovia – Following the suspension of all members of the Board of the Liberia Telecommunications Authority, armed officers from the Liberia National Police stormed the LTA headquarters, demanding to search the vehicles and bags of employees before leaving the premises. FrontPageAfrica learned that the armed officers were acting under the instruction of Police Unit 105, []
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Major Milestone in Combatting Malaria Amongst Children in Liberia
Yesterday, to mark World Malaria Day, I was privileged to attend the Liberian launch of the malaria vaccine at St Francis Hospital in Cestos City, River Cess County, along with the Speaker of the House, the Minister of Health and the World Health Organisation. By Kate Thomson, UK Chargé d’Affaires Despite the distance from Monrovia, []
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Prearranged Suspension Affects LTA's Board of Commissioners
Monrovia-President Joseph Boakai has suspended the board of commissioners at the Liberia Telecommunications Authority with immediate effect and has written the General Auditing Commission to conduct a comprehensive audit of the entity. The suspension comes in two days, just after the Board of Commissioners won a legal battle against President Boakai’s administration, where the Supreme []