Sanniquellei, Nimba Countym – Voting commenced in some of the precinct centers in the Sanniquellei and Bah regions in Tuesday’s Nimba senatorial by-election, with a low turnout of voters. By Selma Lomax, selma.lomax@frontpageafricaonline.com A visit by our reporter observed that most polling staff at precinct areas arrived very early with election materials. Some of the voters who spoke to FrontPageAfrica expressed their joy to participate in the poll, saying that they wanted to perform their civic responsibility. Mr. Moses Yormie, a voter, told FrontPageAfrica after voting that he was g ..read more

GOMPA, Nimba County — Nimba County’s senatorial by-election scheduled for Tuesday, April 23, 2024 may turn out to be more complex than previous elections in the county where the outcomes were largely predictable. By Selma Lomax, selma.lomax@frontpageafricaonline.com & Franklin Doloquee, Contributing Writer  This time around, there are several intricacies that may leave the discerning voters thinking deeply before casting their votes.  Its complex nature stems from the key themes on which the campaigns have been centered and upon which the electorate’s decision will be ..read more

MONROVIA – Dismissed agents of the Executive Protection Service (EPS) are seeking the intervention of the 55th National Legislature into the action taken by their administration to terminate their services on grounds of being unprofessional and unqualified without providing them any due process. By Obediah Johnson The EPS is an elite group of armed men and women providing security for the President, Vice President, Speaker and all VIPs in the Executive. They also provide security for foreign guests visiting the country. It can be recalled that the new Director of the EPS Sam Gaye threate ..read more

Swah Creek, where Clutz has been dredging in Togar Town. Picture credit: An anonymous villager VAMBO, Grand Bassa County – The allegations in Lee Clutz’ lawsuit against villagers in Togar Town and Pastor Town are grave: armed robbery and terroristic threat. By Emmanuel Sherman and Charles Gbayor, with The DayLight The lawsuit alleges locals terrorized Clutz’ mineworkers with firearms and destroyed his properties, documents of the St. John River City Magisterial Court in Compound Two, Grand Bassa County, show. The documents say the villagers demolished an air tank, a light rope, nine pieces of ..read more

OTTAWA, Canada – Stanley Quaye, a Human Right defender based in Canada has disclosed that plans are the way to sue Lucas Richard, the American Missionary who the Liberian court rendered not guilty in a case where he was accused Of attempting to murder his Liberian fiancee Jessica Lloyd. By J.H. Webster Clayeh (0776729972)-websterclayeh@frontpageonline.com The American Missionary stood trial on allegations of Aggravated Assault and criminal attempt to commit murder against his fiancee Lloyd was adjudged not guilty by Criminal Court ‘B’ at the Temple of Justice on Wednesday, April 17 ..read more

The Confucius Institute of the state-run University of Liberia (UL) at the weekend Climaxed celebration of International Chinese Language Day, held under the theme: “Chinese Language: Connecting Culture through the Bridge of Mutual Learning.” Speaking at the 13th Street administrative compound of the institute, Professor Dexter Sumo, Director of the Confucius Institute at the University of Liberia lauded the administration and instructors at the institute for impacting knowledge of Chinese culture and language into Liberian students. He stated that the knowledge transferred has built a lastin ..read more

Monrovia – Environment experts say saving paper means combating deforestation, and in the case of Liberia, thousands of acres of forests are cut down to produce charcoal, increasing climate change, flooding, and air pollution. To contribute to the reduction of the use of paper, the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) through the Accelerated Community Development Programme (ACDP), handed over 14 laptops to 14 local cooperatives each receiving their own. The primary reason is to save these cooperatives from using paper-based record keeping, upgrading to the use of technology. The ACDP p ..read more

MONROVIA – The USAID-supported Elections and Democracy Activity (EDA), implemented by Democracy International (DI), is deploying a nine-member observation mission for the Senatorial By-Election in Nimba County in Liberia on April 23, 2024. DI will deploy to six of the nine districts and anticipates visiting 12 precincts in Ganta City, Bahn, Beatou, Rlantuo, Saclepea, Sannequellie, Kpein, Tappita, and Wuo Town. Nimba County has 307,254 registered voters at 262 precincts, comprising 736 polling places. DI’s deployment is conducted in close cooperation with observers from the US Embassy, the Ele ..read more

FARMINGTON, Margibi – The Liberia Civil Aviation Authority (LCAA) and the Banjul Accord Group Aviation Safety Oversight Organization (BAGASOO) have launched a five-day Resolution of Safety Concerns (RSC) training course at the Farmington Hotel in Harbel, Margibi County. By Gerald C. Koinyeneh – gerald.koinyeneh@frontpageafricaonline.com This initiative, according to LCAA and BAGASOO, is the result of the visit of the Director-General of the LCAA Mr. Julius D. Dennis, Jr. to Abuja Nigeria for the Board of Directors meeting of BAGASOO. Addressing participants and facilitators at the openin ..read more

Monrovia- Winners Incorporated  Betting company, has contributed five million Liberian dollars( LRD 5,000,000) to the National County Sports Meet (NCSM) for the champions and individuals awards. By Jaheim T. Tumu  Accordingly, the cash prize of four million, eight hundred thousand Liberian Dollar (L$4,800,000) to the Ministry of Youth and Sports (MYS) for the champions and individuals awards in the NCSM and additional two hundred thousand Liberian Dollars (L$200,000) as operational cost to the MYS for the tournament. Winners Inc has contributed in the past to promoting sports ..read more