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21/12/2022

Official Lighting of the National Christmas Tree by H.E. Dr. George M. Weah December 21, 2022

21/12/2022

Official Lighting of the National Christmas Tree by H.E. Dr. George M. Weah December 21, 2022

21/12/2022

Veteran Old-Timers crowned Champions of LONA League

Veteran Old-Timers crowned Champions of LONA League

Monrovia Veteran Old-Timer Soccer Squad was on Sunday, December 18, 2022 crowned champions of the Liberia Old-Timers National Association 2022 League.Presenting the trophy to the Veteran Captain at the Alpha Old-timers Sports Ground, LONA president

21/12/2022

ECOWAS pledges support to Liberia’s National Elections Commission

ECOWAS pledges support to Liberia’s National Elections Commission

West Africa Regional Body, ECOWAS, has pledged to support the National Elections Commission (NEC) in the 2023 Presidential and Legislative Elections. ECOWAS said it will assist NEC with technical support to enhance efficiency for the Biometric

17/12/2022

17/12/2022

CPP "We Tiyah Suffering Rally December 17, 2022

17/12/2022

CPP "We Tiyah Suffering Rally December 17, 2022
Reading of the partition statement

17/12/2022

CPP "We Tiyah Suffering Rally, December 17, 2022

17/12/2022

CPP "We Tiyah Suffering Rally, December 17, 2022

17/12/2022

Préparation of the December 17 march

17/12/2022

Préparation of the December 17 march

16/12/2022

OHCHR, Partners conduct Conflict-Sensitive Election Reporting Training

OHCHR, Partners conduct Conflict-Sensitive Election Reporting Training

Over 36 persons including journalists, human rights officers, elections workers as well as CSO from Bomi, Grand Cape Mount and Gbapolu Counties participated in the first phase of series of regional trainings on conflict-sensitive and human rights-bas

14/12/2022

Why Africa Matters! Amidst the Biden-Africa Summit-195 Years Later

Why Africa Matters! Amidst the Biden-Africa Summit-195 Years Later

In 1788, Africa was indeed entering the second century of the effect of the Trans-Atlantic Slave Trade, when an African prince, Abdul Rahman of Fulani heritage and some of his men were captured on a battlefront at a frontier, dragged to the Gambia, a

13/12/2022

PUL sets December 23 As Date for the Inauguration of its new officials

PUL sets December 23 As Date for the Inauguration of its new officials

The Press Union of Liberia(PUL) has set Friday, December 23, 2022 as date for the inauguration of its new officials. Those expected to be inducted are: Daniel Nyakonah, Jr., President-elect, Bettie Johnson Myabo, Vice President-elect, Akoi M. Baysah,

12/12/2022

New Eco-brigades challenged to give Buchanan and Greenville cities facelift

New Eco-brigades challenged to give Buchanan and Greenville cities facelift

Some 120 youths selected and trained to become Eco-brigades in Buchanan and Greenville have been urged to become ambassadors for their respective cities by initiating businesses that will transform the Buchanan and Greenville into clean, green cities

12/12/2022

NEC hosts One-Day Inter Party Consultative Committee Meeting

NEC hosts One-Day Inter Party Consultative Committee Meeting

The National Elections Commission (NEC), Thursday, December 8, 2022 hosted a one-day Inter Party Consultative Committee (IPCC), meeting for Registered Political Parties in Liberia to give them first-hand information on the progress leading to the co

12/12/2022

Solway Mining Under Scam Attack?

Solway Mining Under Scam Attack?

Solway Mining Liberia Inc. is said to be under what has been described as a high level of scam attack to have its projects in Nimba County stolen by one of theirs. An investigation conducted by this paper has uncovered that a local official of Solway

18/11/2022

“LIBERIA ON AUTOPILOT” JOSEPH BOIKAI

https://liberiandailywatch.com/liberia-on-autopilot-joseph-boikai/

Monrovia, 17 November 2022 (Dailywatch) – Former Liberian Vice President Joseph Boikai told a press conference in Monrovia on November 16, 2022, that the country is on autopilot and lacks direction “because there is no trusted leadership to move the

18/11/2022

https://liberiandailywatch.com/cental-demands-further-actions-against-dismissed-lisgis-officials/

18/11/2022

CENTAL demands Further Actions Against dismissed LISGIS Officials

https://liberiandailywatch.com/cental-demands-further-actions-against-dismissed-lisgis-officials/

The Center for Transparency and Accountability in Liberia (CENTAL) has welcomed decision by President George Manneh Weah to dismiss officials at the Liberia Institute for Statistics and Geo-Information Services (LISGIS). Mr. Wilmot Smith, Acting Dire

18/11/2022

FDA, HSI widen Wildlife Protection Mechanism

https://liberiandailywatch.com/fda-hsi-widen-wildlife-protection-mechanism/

A two-day intensive training workshop which aimed to sharpen the skills of wildlife law enforcers and thereby enhance effectiveness and efficiency in combating wildlife trafficking and bush meat trade has ended in Sanniquellie, Nimba County. At least

18/11/2022

Concrete Evidence demanded from Dismissed LISGIS

https://liberiandailywatch.com/concrete-evidence-demanded-from-dismissed-lisgis/

Several Liberians, mainly university students have demanded what they call concrete evidence from the dismissed Deputy Director General for Statistics and Data Processing at the Liberia Institute for Statistics and Geo-Information Services (LISGIS),

14/11/2022

Homosexual, Gay and Le***an Practices in Liberia denounced

https://liberiandailywatch.com/homosexual-gay-and-lesbian-practices-in-liberia-denounced/

A one- day training workshop, which focused on African Family Policy and the protection of African families from controversial issues such as homosexuality, lesbianism, gay activities, deceptive reproductive health and rights, legal abortion, and t

14/11/2022

LERC BoC welcomes Power Purchase Agreement Between LEC and Côte D’Ivoire Énergies

https://liberiandailywatch.com/lerc-boc-welcomes-power-purchase-agreement-between-lec-and-cote-divoire-energies/

The Board of Commissioners (BoC) of the Liberia Electricity Regulatory Commission (LERC) says it welcomes the Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) signed between the Liberia Electricity Corporation (LEC) and Côte D'Ivoire Énergies (CIE), for the supply of

12/11/2022

To obtain foreign capacity building 11 County Superintendents off to Sweden

https://liberiandailywatch.com/to-obtain-foreign-capacity-building-11-county-superintendents-off-to-sweden/

Eleven County Superintendents are currently in the Northern European Nation of the Kingdom of Sweden to participate in the oversea phase of an ongoing training exercise under the auspices of the Folke Bernadotte Academy (FBA). Folke Bernadotte Acade

12/11/2022

https://liberiandailywatch.com/to-obtain-foreign-capacity-building-11-county-superintendents-off-to-sweden/

12/11/2022

Liberia: House of Representatives repeals 2010 Act Establishing the Lofa County Community College and to establish the “Lofa County University

https://liberiandailywatch.com/liberia-house-of-representatives-repeals-2010-act-establishing-the-lofa-county-community-college-and-to-establish-the-lofa-county-university/

The House of Representatives of the Republic of Liberia has repealed 2010 Act Establishing the Lofa County Community College (LCCC) and to establish the “Lofa County University”.The Plenary of the House took the decision during the regular sitting of

12/11/2022

U.S. Acting Assistant Secretary for Global Public Affairs Trudeau travels to South Africa, Tanzania, Liberia, and Belgium

https://liberiandailywatch.com/u-s-acting-assistant-secretary-for-global-public-affairs-trudeau-travels-to-south-africa-tanzania-liberia-and-belgium/

The United States Acting Assistant Secretary for Global Public Affairs Elizabeth Kennedy Trudeau will travel to South Africa, Tanzania, Liberia, and Belgium from November 7 to November 17, 2022. Her 10-day trip will prioritize working with U.S. diplo

12/11/2022

U.S. Acting Assistant Secretary for Global Public Affairs Trudeau travels to South Africa, Tanzania, Liberia, and Belgium

https://liberiandailywatch.com/u-s-acting-assistant-secretary-for-global-public-affairs-trudeau-travels-to-south-africa-tanzania-liberia-and-belgium/

The United States Acting Assistant Secretary for Global Public Affairs Elizabeth Kennedy Trudeau will travel to South Africa, Tanzania, Liberia, and Belgium from November 7 to November 17, 2022. Her 10-day trip will prioritize working with U.S. diplo

12/11/2022

Census is on Track

https://liberiandailywatch.com/census-is-on-track/

The Government of Liberia(GoL) and International Partners have reaffirmed their continued commitment to the successful conduct of the ongoing 2022 National Population and Housing Census by the Government, which runs from11 to 22 November, 2022. In a

12/11/2022

Liberia: CBL launches Reintroduction of Coins

https://liberiandailywatch.com/liberia-cbl-launches-reintroduction-of-coins/

The Central Bank of Liberia's (CBL) Executive Governor, J. Aloysius Tarlue, Jr. has finally launched the re-introduction of small denominations of coins for infusion into the country’s economy.The minted coins are round and nickel-plated steel, with

12/11/2022

What Leadership Does Liberia Need In 2023?

According to history, the settlement and founding of Liberia in the early 1800s was motivated by the domestic politics of slavery. In 1816, a group of white Americans founded the American Colonization Society (ACS) to deal with the ‘problem’ of the growing number of freed blacks in the United States. The scheme was birthed by some racist segregationists to have these free blacks deported and resettled in Africa. The result is the so-called founding of Liberia, becoming the second black republic in the world next in line to Haiti.

According to history, the settlement and founding of Liberia in the early 1800s was motivated by the domestic politics of slavery. In 1816, a group of white Americans founded the American Colonization Society (ACS) to deal with the ‘problem’ of the g

21/05/2022

Atty. Thomas, Others, Rebuke Public Exam Fear From 12 - Graders

Liberia - As 12-graders nationwide, are Writing the West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE), Atty. Michael Thomas, WAEC's boss, and others, have rebuked them for not giving 'flexibility fee' to proctors as a means to get answers during the test administration, a situation that intimidates the students.
Friday, May 20, 2022
The program, which built the confidence of the students for this year's exam, brought together 20 high schools in Paynesville.

"This is the very first of its kind to have an information session for 12-graders in Paynesville city and Liberia at large," Lawrence Dayougar, the head of the Association of Dream Builders International, said. "This platform gives our 12- graders the opportunity to have a conversation with the head of WACE Liberia, Hon. Deal G. Gbotoe".

The theme of the program, "Taken away the fear", was organized by the Association of Dream Builders International, Concerned Youth for Progress, Paynesville City Cooperation, and WAEC Liberia.

Its sponsors, Hon. Michael Thomas, Liberia Business Association, in separate remarks told the public test candidates to study, do away with phobia and do independent work - which will serve as a remedy to get rid of fear during the exam.

Schools that participated in the program included Effort Baptist School, Christian Bible Faith, Action Faith Institute, William Bean Institute, Brighter Day, Nathan E. Gibson, and so on.

Encouraging the student populace at Paynesville Town Hall during the occasion, Thomas said, "l am talking about your graduation celebrations now and not the exam - because l know you will make it".

Atty. Thomas, who is Montserrado County District number 4 representative-hopeful, mesmerized the excited students, saying "nothing strange will come in your test as long as you attended all classes, took notes, and studied. You will come across some of the things you did in high school".

He told them not to panic, pledging his support to their graduation celebrations and urging them to take advantage of his vocational school in the district before their matriculation to universities.

The WASSCE is a public standard test in West Africa that qualifies to graduate 12-graders who passed it to matriculate to any college or university of their choice. But since its introduction in Liberia, 12-graders making high marks constantly have been sporadic, a situation that questions the Education Ministry and WACE's offices here.

"One of the fears of 12- graders failing the WASSCE exam is 'flexibility fee," Goto said. "No student should pay flexibility fee to any proctors. Anyone who will ask or threaten you for 'flexibility fee', inform us!".

Flexibility fee is WASSCE candidates' wilful financial assistance to proctors for answers or freedom to interact with one another during the administration of the exam. This unlawful action is bespoken here; therefore, it is allegedly carried out by schools' administrations and 12-graders themselves, making them not to study, and accepting every answer the proctors give them without counter-checking.

"Because you want answers, you write whatsoever they give you. You can't verify it as 12-graders but assume it a hundred percent correct," WAEC's boss said, berating the candidates for academic fraud.

The timetable for Nigerian candidates and candidates from Ghana, Sierra Leone, Gambia, and Liberia for the exam is scheduled from Monday 9th May 2022 and will end on Tuesday, 28th June 2022, according to The Iberia WAEC website.

The West African Examinations Council, was established in 1952 with its headquarters in Accra, Ghana, after the Governments of Ghana (then Gold Coast). Nigeria, Sierra Leone, and The Gambia enacted it in 1951, with Liberia becoming the fifth member of the Council in 1974.

09/05/2022

Liberia: To setup war crimes and economic war crimes court, an official of Government calls for a special TRC Report Board. - Daily Watch News

The major of the city of Monrovia, Jefferson Koijee, a key member of the ruling party, has called on the President of Liberia to establish a special TRC Report Board that will lead to the setting up of a war crimes and economic crimes court in that country. Speaking to Liberians journalists on World Press Freedom Day, Jefferson who is the head of the youth wing of the ruling Coalition for Democratic Change, CDC, of George Weah, recommended the inclusion of the Press Union of Liberia in said board....

https://dailywatchliberia.com/liberia-to-setup-war-crimes-and-economic-war-crimes-court-an-official-of-government-calls-for-a-special-trc-report-board/

The major of the city of Monrovia, Jefferson Koijee, a key member of the ruling party, has called on the President of Liberia to establish a special TRC Report Board…

03/05/2022

President Weah sent a congratulatory message to his daughter (Martha Teta Weah)

May 3, 2022

"I would like to extend heartfelt congratulations to my daughter Martha M. Weah (TETA) on her graduation from the Galen College of Nursing in Kentucky, the USA with an Associate degree.

Teta has steadfastly pursued her education over the years and it is therefore my hope that this achievement gives her further impetus to aspire for greater heights.

Her graduation has made us all proud but also added to the number of Liberian professionals chasing excellence wherever they may be in the world. In my many dealings with the youths of Liberia, I have always emphasized the need for self-improvement to be prepared for the challenges of an ever-changing world.

Martha and others have heeded that advice. I pray that she continues to embody the motivation and drive for success.

The entire Weah Family, including your parents and siblings, are exceedingly proud of you.

Congratulations once again, Martha. We will always root for you.

H.E. George Manneh Weah
PRESIDENT OF THE REPUBLIC OF LIBERIA

29/04/2022

LIBERIA: “IF YOU ARE SAFE, I AM NOT SAFE” SUAKOKO INSISTS - Daily Watch News

Monrovia, April 29, 2022: The Representative of District # 4 in Montserrado county, Liberia, Suakoko Dennis, has reiterated that she fears for her life despite the overture of security proposed by the Liberian government two days ago. “If you are safe, I am not safe, and many people are vulnerable to criminal attacks, violence, and harassment.” Suakoko said few hours ago on her page....

https://dailywatchliberia.com/liberia-if-you-are-safe-i-am-not-safe-suakoko-insists/

Monrovia, April 29, 2022: The Representative of District # 4 in Montserrado county, Liberia, Suakoko Dennis, has reiterated that she fears for her life despite the overture of security proposed…

28/04/2022

A proposal of protection for Suakoko as she fears for her life - Daily Watch News

The government of Liberia has made an overture of protection for Montserrado District 4 Representative following her declaration that “the CDC government is after my life.” In a social post, Representative Suakoko Dennis of District 4 in Montserrado said she believes that the government wants to kill her. “I believe the CDC government is after my life. I strongly believe they want to kill me there....

https://dailywatchliberia.com/a-proposal-of-protection-for-suakoko-as-she-fears-for-her-life/

The government of Liberia has made an overture of protection for Montserrado District 4 Representative following her declaration that “the CDC government is after my life.” In a social post,…

21/04/2022

PRINCESS COOPER SPAWNS THE CHRONICLES IN LIBERIA - Daily Watch News

Since the untimely, precocious and trepidation death of gorgeous 25-year-old Liberian girl Princess Cooper in Liberia, the press, social media, and all outlets of communication in the country, not forgetting about human rights groups, have prioritized the seek of justice for the deceased. From the first day of her strange death at the back of a popularly known business center, she has been in the center of major news stories in the country....

https://dailywatchliberia.com/princess-cooper-spawns-the-chronicles-in-liberia/

Since the untimely, precocious and trepidation death of gorgeous 25-year-old Liberian girl Princess Cooper in Liberia, the press, social media, and all outlets of communication in the country, not forgetting…

18/04/2022

President Weah Orders Second Autopsy By Family-Designated Pathologist

Monrovia, Liberia - The President of the Republic of Liberia, His Excellency Dr. George Manneh Weah has directed Justice Minister Frank Musah Dean to avail the remains of the late Princess Cooper for the conduct of a second autopsy.



The decision, he said, is to lend support to the bereaved family, in their quest to bring closure to the circumstances surrounding the death of their loved one along with concerns raised by some citizens with the initial autopsy.

President Weah said the government will fund the conduct of the second autopsy and called on the family to designate a pathologist of their choice, possessing the requisite credentials and qualifications.

In the directive, President Weah urged Minister Dean to ensure that all civil society, political and other interest groups and individuals who have been involved with advocacy in the case to cooperate with the family and send the name of a designated qualified pathologist to the government in the soonest possible time for the conduct of the second autopsy.

The Liberian Chief Executive reiterated his condolences to the bereaved family, saying the death of any Liberian, whether by natural or unnatural causes, is concerning to the government.

The President has however called on the public to respect Liberian professionals. He reminded them that the pathologists who carried out the initial autopsy were trained to international standards by the Government of Liberia with support from the United Nations Development Program (UNDP).

18/04/2022

Liberia Football Association LFA 26 ordinary Elective Congress
April 18, 2022