Foreign Ministry Releases Calendar of Events Leading to the Inauguration of President-elect Mr. George Manneh Weah and Vice President-elect Mrs. Jewel Howard Taylor!

According To TLC Africa The  Ministry of Foreign Affairs has released the Calendar of Events leading up to the Inauguration of President-elect, Mr. George Manneh Weah and Vice President-elect, Mrs. Jewel Howard-Taylor, beginning January 19 through 22, 2018.

According to a Foreign Ministry release, the Inaugural 2018 Calendar of Events begins on Friday, January 19, with what is dubbed: “Taste of Liberia”. This event takes place at the Nancy B. Doe Market, Jorkpen Town, Sinkor from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. 

The Muslim community will host an Inaugural Intercessory Prayers at the Benson Street Mosque from 1:30 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.  

On Saturday, January 20, there will be a Peace Football Match between Weah All Stars (WAS) and the Armed Forces of Liberia (AFL) at the Barclay Training Center from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon.

Also on the same day, the Women of Liberia will have an honoring program at the Antoinette Tubman Stadium beginning at 10:00 a.m. through 3:00 p.m.

On Sunday, January 21, at 11:00 a.m., an Inaugural Intercessory Service takes place at the Centennial Memorial Pavilion that will be hosted by the Christian community. 

Later in the evening, from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., a Musical, Arts, Culture and Fashion Show Showcasing Liberia takes place at the Monrovia City Hall.

On Monday, January 22, 2018, the Official Inauguration Ceremony of President-elect, Mr. George Manneh Weah and Vice President-elect, Mrs. Jewel Howard Taylor, takes place at the Samuel Kanyon Doe Sports Complex in Paynesville beginning at 9:45 a.m.

Immediately following the swearing-in ceremony, an Inaugural Luncheon takes at the same venue, the Samuel Kanyon Doe Sports Complex, beginning 1:30 p.m. through 2:30 p.m.

At 7:00 p.m., the Inaugural Ball, in honor of President George Manneh Weah and Vice President Jewel Howard Taylor takes place at the Executive Pavilion on Ashmun Street.

Meanwhile, as directed by the Chief of Protocol, Republic of Liberia, all persons attending the Inauguration Ceremony at the Samuel Kanyon Doe Sports Complex must observe the following:

No cars will be allowed to enter the Complex;

All guests, with the exception of those listed in the Special Protocol, will enter the premises through the Main Entrance;

The ushering of guests to the Ceremony will commence at 7:00 a.m. and end at 9:45 a.m. No one will be permitted to enter after 9:45 a.m. except those mentioned below.

09:45 a.m.       The Speaker and Members of the 54th Legislature and out-going Members of the 53rd Legislature will enter the Stadium through the VIP Entrance and be escorted to seats reserved for them.

09:50 a.m.       Members of the Consular Corps will enter the Stadium through the VIP Entrance and be escorted to seats reserved for them.

09:55 a.m.       The Special Representative of the United Nations Secretary-General and Heads of International Organizations will enter the Stadium through the VIP Entrance and be escorted to seats reserved for them.

10:00 a.m.       His Excellency the Doyen and Members of the Diplomatic Corps will enter the Stadium through the VIP Entrance and be escorted to seats reserved for them.

10:05 a.m.       The Dean and Members of the Cabinet will enter the Stadium through the VIP Entrance and be escorted to seats reserved for them.

10:10 a.m.       His Honor the Chief Justice and Associate Justices of the Supreme Court of the Republic of Liberia will enter the Stadium through the VIP Entrance and be escorted to seats reserved for them.

10:15 a.m.       The Honorable Vice President and Mrs. Boakai will enter the Stadium through the VIP Entrance and be escorted to seats reserved for them.

10:20 a.m.       Her Excellency the President of the Republic of Liberia will enter the Stadium through the VIP Entrance and be escorted to the seat reserved for her.

10:25 a.m.       The Vice President-elect will enter the Stadium through the VIP Entrance and be escorted to the seat reserved for her.

10:30 a.m.       Foreign Heads of State and Government will enter the Stadium through the VIP Entrance and be escorted to seats reserved for them.

10:55 a.m.       The President-elect and Mrs. Weah will be met and escorted by the Joint Legislative Committee through the VIP Entrance, and escorted to seats reserved for them. 

At the close of the Ceremonies, the Chief of Protocol will announce the Order of Precedence for the departing procession; Guests will remain standing.

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A Liberian Man, Abraham Roberts Was Found GUILTY Of First Degree Murder For killing His Girlfriend/Children Mother Agnes Yarlee Due To Domestic Violence Last Year : He Faces Life In Prison!

  A verdict has been handed down in Abraham Roberts' murder trial

On Tuesday afternoon, a Liberian man Abraham Roberts was found guilty of first degree murder in the shooting death of his girlfriend/children mother Agnes Yarlee last year April 2017 in Johnston IA. After hearing the guilty verdict, Roberts' sister Sunday could be heard screaming and threatening Yarlee's family in the courtroom. She was removed by Polk County sheriff's deputies. Polk County Attorney John Sarcone said despite Roberts testifying during the trial that he didn't remember shooting Yarlee, there was enough forensic evidence to prove he knew what he was doing. Dorris Yarlee, Agnes' sister, also spoke out after the verdict, saying she believes justice has finally been served. Roberts will be formally sentenced in March. He faces a mandatory sentence of life in prison.

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Christoph The Change Shows Off Hot Body In New Photo!

Christoph The Change: The rapper  appears shirtless as he shows off hot body in new indoor photo shoot with Queen photo studio based in Liberia.



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2 Drug Smugglers Arrested at RIA, 1 Carrying Cocaine Pellets in Stomach!

According to The Liberian Observer The Liberia Narcotics Control Bureau, otherwise known as the Liberia Drug Enforcement Agency (LDEA), has intercepted and arrested two foreigners at the Roberts International Airport (RIA), foiling a massive drug deal destined for the country during the inaugural parties, one of the illegal substance conveyors has admitted. The LDEA had put all of its machinery into action on the eve of the October 10 presidential and legislative elections – up to the December 26 presidential runoff election – when drugs are widely used in rave parties. Acting on this task, the RIA Zonal Unit of the LDEA had put all of its focus on the foreigners coming to the country through the airport to reportedly supply some of the illegal substances. One of the two foreigners, a 25-year old Nigerian identified as Friday Samuel Mbah, was trying to smuggle into Liberia 23 capsules of pure cocaine in his stomach when he was intercepted on January 13 at the RIA by on duty LDEA agents. Meanwhile, an X-ray report showed at least two more pellets inside Mbah’s stomach.

He was arrested and held at the medical facility until the drugs were removed from his system. It was not clear if the suspect allegedly ingested the drugs before or after his flight to Liberia.

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WCW: Oprah Winfrey Gorgeous In Multi-coloured Hair!

Oprah Winfrey Magazine: Are you feeling Oprah's new 'do for her shoot with O Magazine

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CDCians Attempt Clean-Up Of Cities Ahead Of Inauguration!

According to the Liberian Observer several hundred supporters and partisans, comprising mainly the youth of the Coalition for Democratic Change (CDC), yesterday stormed the major streets of Monrovia, Bushrod Island and Paynesville to begin a four-day clean-up exercise to make the cities presentable for the inauguration on January 22 of President-elect George Weah and his Vice President, Jewel Howard Taylor. The upbeat partisans told the Daily Observer that the clean-up initiative is aimed at giving Monrovia a face-lift for the January 22 inauguration. The CDC clean-up crews are reportedly working free of charge and are expected to be seen in action up to Thursday January 18. Among the groups moving along Tubman Boulevard up to GSA Junction were several engaged in sweeping, others gathering and piling up the trash for collection, some cutting grass, whitewashing the curbs, but many simply walking along, apparently not having any tools to work with. Also the cleaners were not aware of a designated area to dump the garbage they are collecting from the streets or the capacity to carry the trash to any dumpsite.  But the exercise clearly lacked the expertise of Madam Mary Broh to organize such a feat as cleaning up Monrovia and Paynesville. The volunteers left the few miles they covered litter free yesterday but it remains to be seen whether the public will cooperate by not trashing their efforts.  Some observers pointed out that the party’s clean-up exercise would only be successful if Liberians change their attitude and stop throwing trash on the streets and in residential areas. On the other hand, very few areas of the cities have garbage bins into which pedestrians can put their trash.Meanwhile as the clean-up exercise is ongoing, mountains of garbage still ruin the landscape from Red Light Market to Duport Road junction, as well as other places in and around Monrovia as has been repeatedly reported by this newspaper.  These giant heaps of garbage will require the services of special equipment and vehicles to remove.  It remains to be seen whether the Monrovia City Corporation and Paynesville City Corporation will get these unsightly garbage heaps out of sight, at least for the inauguration and the presence of the many guests expected in the country. Sadly, as yesterday’s campaign was folding up in the evening, some residents were still seen throwing trash onto the streets thereby defeating the efforts of the clean-up crews.

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Abuse Or Punishment: A Liberian Woman Burns Her Grandson’s Palm As Punishment!

A woman allegedly burnt the palm of her young grandson as punishment for unknown offence in New Kru town, Liberia. Read the report by Amos Sumo, National Assistant Secretary at Liberia National Children and Youth Advisory Board: Now, We must end Corporal punishment!!

Some parents continue to Violet the Rights of children, due to the poor justice system they often walk with impunity. It was reported yester week that a little boy in the Borough of New Kru town was dehumanized by his Grandmother for reason best known to herself.

This is a cross violation of the 2011 Children Law of Liberia, the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and the Maputo Protocol.

We’re calling on the Liberia National Police to launch an immediate investigation into this case.

At the same time, the victim should be seeking medical attention at Liberia’s biggest referral hospital, so as to; save his life.

And also, the Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Protection, Plan International Liberia, and Defense for Children International to collectively support the National Children and Youth Advisory Board in this advocacy for justice.

# We must commit our next President to Protecting the Rights of

children.