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*BREAKING: GTMS UK NAMES PRESLEY TENWAH TO LEAD LIBERIA OPERATIONS FOLLOWING KEY SUPREME COURT FINDINGS**New leadership ...
10/06/2026

*BREAKING: GTMS UK NAMES PRESLEY TENWAH TO LEAD LIBERIA OPERATIONS FOLLOWING KEY SUPREME COURT FINDINGS*

*New leadership marks a decisive reset as GTMS UK reasserts its concession rights and confirms withdrawal of Aminata Bangura’s agency authority*

*MONROVIA, LIBERIA —* Global Tracking & Maritime Solutions Holdings Ltd (“GTMS UK”) has appointed Hon. Presley S. Tenwah as General Manager and principal focal person for its Liberian operations, signalling a major leadership reset in the country’s Cargo Tracking Note (CTN) sector.

The appointment follows important findings in the Supreme Court of Liberia’s Chambers ruling of *17 August 2026*, delivered by Associate Justice *Yussif D. Kaba*, distinguishing the UK contracting company’s position from that of its Liberian implementing vehicle and former agent, Madam Aminata Bangura.

GTMS UK says those findings reinforce the contractual basis for its decision to appoint new local leadership, strengthen oversight and protect its interests under the original CTN concession agreement.

*THE CONTRACTING PARTY AND THE AGENT: A CRITICAL DISTINCTION*

In addressing jurisdiction, Justice Kaba’s ruling identified the original CTN Agreement of *11 July 2018* as an agreement between GTMS UK and the Government of Liberia, acting through the National Port Authority.

The ruling explained that the Liberian company was created as a Special Purpose Vehicle for implementation, rather than as a party or signatory to that agreement. Regarding Madam Bangura, the Court stated:

*“the petitioner, not being a party to the agreement, cannot invoke any provision of that agreement”.*

*— Supreme Court of Liberia, Chambers ruling, 17 August 2026, p. 5.*

The ruling further described GTMS UK as a contracting party, the appointing authority of Madam Bangura as its agent, and the beneficial owner of the implementing SPV. *[Chambers ruling, p. 9.]*

GTMS UK regards these findings as reinforcing a central distinction: responsibility for local implementation does not, by itself, confer ownership of the underlying concession.

*BANGURA’S AUTHORITY WITHDRAWN; NEW MANAGEMENT APPOINTED*

Against that background, GTMS UK confirms that it has withdrawn Madam Aminata Bangura’s appointment and authority to act as its agent in Liberia.

The company states that she is no longer authorised to represent, issue instructions for, or undertake commitments on behalf of GTMS UK. Government institutions, commercial partners and other stakeholders are consequently being advised to verify any claimed authority against the company’s current written mandates.

This withdrawal concerns her agency appointment by GTMS UK. Any separate corporate office or disputed legal entitlement remains subject to the applicable corporate procedures and legal proceedings.

The leadership change comes amid GTMS UK’s allegations concerning unauthorised alterations to the Liberian company’s shareholding structure and its exclusion from processes affecting the original concession. Those allegations are contested and are not presented as findings of criminal guilt.

The Chambers ruling ordered dismissal of GTMS UK’s damages action on statute-of-limitations grounds. GTMS UK states that it has appealed the adverse determination and continues to pursue its position through counsel. The appointment is a company management decision informed by the ruling’s findings; it was not ordered by the Court.

*TENWAH TO LEAD A NEW PHASE OF LOCAL ENGAGEMENT*

Hon. Tenwah will coordinate day-to-day operations and stakeholder engagement within the authority delegated to him by GTMS UK and the applicable corporate governance arrangements.

His responsibilities will include engagement with Government authorities, regulatory institutions, shipping lines, shipping agents, freight forwarders and the wider business community, alongside efforts to improve operational coordination and trade facilitation.

GTMS UK describes the appointment as a practical commitment to Liberian leadership, local participation and stronger accountability. Strategic decisions and corporate commitments will remain subject to the company’s established approval procedures.

The company’s immediate priorities include strengthening management reporting, protecting corporate records, improving operational transparency and establishing clear channels for official and commercial engagement.

For Liberia’s maritime and trading community, the announcement carries a clear message: *GTMS UK is putting new local leadership in place while maintaining its claim to the concession rights arising from the original 2018 Agreement.*

With Hon. Presley S. Tenwah now appointed, the company is positioning its Liberian operations for a new phase centred on accountable management, constructive Government engagement and more efficient trade.

This is how lay Kiss oldma dem gathered today to welcome President Joseph N. Boakai at the Robert International Airport ...
10/06/2026

This is how lay Kiss oldma dem gathered today to welcome President Joseph N. Boakai at the Robert International Airport while singing their Kiss songs

10/06/2026

“The statement at the UN General Assembly was well received because it was comprehensive and gave Liberia a standing and some extra recognition in the global space .”

~ President Boakai~~~~

Executive Mansion Chief of Protocol labels journalist as “Renegade Press “By: TODAY LIBERIA TV Executive Mansion Chief ...
10/06/2026

Executive Mansion Chief of Protocol labels journalist as “Renegade Press “

By: TODAY LIBERIA TV

Executive Mansion Chief of Protocol Ambassador Emmett Kennedy has labels assigned reporters of the Ministry of Information Reporters network as “Renegade Press” following their arrival to cover president Joseph Boikai return from the UNGA.

On Tuesday October 6, 2026 the ministry of information public affairs department selected a group of journalists to cover the president's return, but during the arrival at the Robert’s international airport, Ambassador Ammet Kennedy, deliberately denied the journalists entry to cover the event, calling them a “Renegade Press”.

According to Webster’s Dictionary the phrase “Renegade Press” means a press or group of journalists regarded as traitors, rebels, defectors or a group that have abandoned the principles, standards, or journalists who are disloyal, deserted, or rejection of established principles, of the professional media community.

Following the statement, he instructed the Executive Mansion Protection Service officers to select six government journalists leaving the remaining independent reporters to stand under the Sun for almost an hours and subsequently denied covering the arrival of the President.

In an interview with one of the reporter from Today Liberia TV reporter, he explained his inhumane treatment noting that this is not strange. Everytime the president is having such an event reporters are always treated without any dignity. Especially when Executive Mansion reporters are being given preferential treatment while MOI Press are discriminated.

The unnamed reporter even said during the recently held CBL National Non-Performing Loans (NPL) Resolution Conference held from September 9 to 11, 2026, at the EJS Ministerial Complex in Congo Town, a group of journalists was treated inhumanely by officers of the EPS. “This growing culture of press discrimination and censorship is increasingly becoming an evident of Press Freedom being attack”, he stated.

Also a reporter from the Democracy watch Newspaper who chose to be unidentified, expressed disappointment in the chief of Protocol statement noting that the media is not an enemy against the State or the Presidency rather, we partner in progress. And that’s why the Press has become part of the government as member of the fourth estate.

He says why the security officers have their responsibility to protect the president it does not give them the right to stop the press from carrying it duty. The Security role is to protect the president while the Press role is to report the happenings of the presidency .

" Even going to the extend to select government reporters from independent reporters gave the impression of press freedom under attack in Liberia. I think they are affair that independent reporters mqy want to question the president critically therefore, it may base on this note they selected which reporters should cover the president’s return.

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Taylor Case Raises Questions as Government Defends Prolonged Indictment DelayThe Government of Liberia is facing growing...
10/06/2026

Taylor Case Raises Questions as Government Defends Prolonged Indictment Delay

The Government of Liberia is facing growing questions over its continued failure to indict former Vice President Jewel Howard-Taylor and other persons linked to the investigation into an alleged US$317 million narcotics case, even as officials insist that no constitutional or legal rights have been violated. The prolonged process has heightened public scrutiny over why suspects remain under investigation without a clear indication of when prosecutors will formally bring the matter before court or take other legal action.

Speaking at the Ministry of Information’s regular press conference, Deputy Minister of Information Daniel O. Sando defended the government’s position, saying prosecutors remain within the legal timeframe to proceed with the case. He argued that investigators and prosecutors should not be pressured into filing charges before completing a thorough review of the evidence, maintaining that the government has up to the applicable term of court to determine its next move.

Sando attributed part of the delay to recent leadership changes at the Ministry of Justice, saying the Acting Minister of Justice and Acting Solicitor General must first review the case files before making a final decision. He also disclosed that authorities are considering whether the individuals under investigation should be prosecuted collectively or separately, while claiming that the review is nearing completion. However, the explanation leaves unanswered questions about how long suspects can reasonably remain in legal uncertainty while the government continues to review the same case.

The government says the investigation remains active and that the public will be informed once a decision is reached on indictment or other legal action. But with continued public concern over the case and the status of those being investigated, pressure is likely to mount on authorities to provide clearer timelines, greater transparency and a convincing explanation for the prolonged process. For critics, the central issue is no longer simply whether the government has time under the law, but whether the extended delay is consistent with the principles of due process, accountability and equal treatment under the law.

District #10 Vacancy Deepens as By-Election Deadline PassesNearly six months after the House of Representatives expelle...
10/06/2026

District #10 Vacancy Deepens as By-Election Deadline Passes

Nearly six months after the House of Representatives expelled Montserrado County District #10 Representative Yekeh Kolubah, the district remains without representation as a legal challenge to his removal continues before the Supreme Court. Kolubah was expelled on April 17, 2026, following controversy over remarks concerning Liberia’s disputed border with Guinea. The House voted 50–0 to remove him, with the resolution reportedly receiving the required two-thirds support.

The expulsion has since become the subject of a legal dispute. Associate Justice Yussif D. Kaba had issued a stay on proceedings against Kolubah before the House conducted its final vote, while the House maintained that it had not been properly served with the order. On May 20, Justice Kaba dismissed Kolubah’s Bill of Information on procedural grounds relating to service of court documents, without deciding the constitutional merits of the expulsion. Kolubah’s lawyers subsequently appealed to the Supreme Court’s full bench, where the case remains pending.

Meanwhile, questions have emerged over the House’s compliance with Article 37 of the 1986 Constitution, which requires notification of the National Elections Commission within 30 days when a legislative seat becomes vacant. NEC officials later indicated that they had not received formal notification from the House. The 90-day period for conducting a by-election, calculated from April 17, expired on August 15, leaving District #10 without an elected representative beyond the constitutional timeline.

Concerned citizens of District #10 on Tuesday, October 6, appealed to the Chief Justice of Liberia, calling attention to the prolonged vacancy and demanding action toward a by-election. They argue that the pending court case should not result in indefinite denial of representation. The Supreme Court’s eventual ruling could determine whether Kolubah returns to the Legislature or whether authorities must proceed with filling the seat, making the case a significant test of the relationship between legislative power, judicial oversight and constituents’ right to representation.

10/06/2026

‎Concerned Citizens of District #10, Montserrado County Engaged the Chief Justice of Liberia on the district issues

Yekeh Kolubah Calls for Reconciliation with GovernmentBy: Eric Valentine Pyne Montserrado County District #10 former Re...
10/06/2026

Yekeh Kolubah Calls for Reconciliation with Government

By: Eric Valentine Pyne

Montserrado County District #10 former Representative Yekeh Kolubah has called for reconciliation with the government and people in positions of authority, saying Liberia must move beyond political and historical divisions to achieve meaningful national development.

In a message to his fellow Liberians, former Rep. Kolubah said there is “nothing wrong with reconciliation,” stressing that prolonged differences have contributed to division in the country years after the civil war.

“For too long, we have allowed our differences to divide us, even years after the civil war. This continued division is one of the reasons our country remains where it is today,” Kolubah said.

He argued that Liberia’s progress in healthcare, road connectivity, infrastructure, education, and other critical sectors requires citizens and leaders to put their differences aside, engage in honest dialogue, and work together in the national interest.

According to Kolubah, reconciliation does not mean abandoning one's principles or forgetting political differences. Rather, he described it as a decision to prioritize peace, dialogue, and national development over division.

The lawmaker said he will provide further explanation on Sunday about his reasons for supporting reconciliation and how he believes the process can be achieved.

“Liberia needs unity, dialogue, and a shared vision for a better future,” Kolubah stated.

Mental Health Matters at ArcelorMittal Liberia ...
10/06/2026

Mental Health Matters at ArcelorMittal Liberia
Yesterday, ArcelorMittal Liberia kicked off a weeklong Mental Health Awareness Campaign among our workforce, creating space for open conversations, shared experiences, and meaningful support.
Under this year’s theme, “Lived Experiences Heard: Real Voices, Real Change,” we are reminding one another that mental health is an essential part of overall wellbeing, and that every voice matters.
Throughout the week, our employees will engage around important topics including speaking up, reducing stigma, mental health and safety, building resilience through connection, and seeking support early.
At ArcelorMittal Liberia, we believe a healthier workplace is one where people feel heard, supported, respected, and safe.
Let’s keep the conversation going.
Real voices. Real change.

Taylor Defense Urges Government to Move Case Toward IndictmentBy TODAY LIBERIA TV MONROVIA — More than 43 days after for...
10/05/2026

Taylor Defense Urges Government to Move Case Toward Indictment

By TODAY LIBERIA TV

MONROVIA — More than 43 days after former Vice President Jewel Howard-Taylor was taken into custody in connection with a government investigation into an alleged transnational narcotics network, her defense team is urging prosecutors to move the case forward through the formal judicial process. Speaking on Spoon Talk over the weekend, defense lawyer Gbawou Kowo questioned why prosecutors have not yet secured a grand-jury indictment, particularly after the government announced on August 19 that Taylor had been formally charged in connection with the alleged network.

Kowo said that if the government believes it has sufficient evidence against Taylor, prosecutors should present the case before the courts so the allegations can be tested through due process. He also suggested that the government could consider seeking a special grand jury if it considers the matter to be of significant public interest. Taylor’s lawyers have maintained that a criminal complaint, a grand-jury indictment, and a conviction are legally different, and have urged authorities and the public not to treat the allegations as a conviction.

The defense has previously withdrawn its request for a preliminary examination, clearing the way for prosecutors to pursue the next stage of the case. Kowo said the continued uncertainty raises concerns about his client’s rights and maintained that the defense is prepared to respond to whatever evidence the government presents. The case remains before the Liberian justice system, and the allegations against Taylor have not been proven in court; she remains presumed innocent unless and until a competent court determines otherwise.

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