The workshop kick-starts activities for the EU co-funded project “Securing Land Rights for Women and Rural Communities in Southeastern Liberia”. The project is in support of women and rural communities’ Land Rights in Grand Gedeh, River Gee, and Sinoe counties in the Southeast of Liberia. Land rights are vital for economic justice for women, young people and communities who depend primarily on agriculture and the forest for their livelihoods. The workshop brings together the European Union as Donor, implementing partners (ActionAid Liberia, DEN – L and Forum Civ), strategic partners including Jappah Swen Gray Bernard (JSGB) Legal Services group and the Liberia Land Authority (LLA), as well as other stakeholders in the Land Rights sector. Disclaimer: This publication has been produced with the assistance of the European Union.

“We are to validate a report from the review of the Decent Work Act. The Decent Work Act is a tool of the International Labour Organization (ILO). He said since assuming the office of Labour Minister of Liberia much have been achieved through partnership between the Ministry and by extension the Labour Sector of Liberia and the ILO. Madam Phala, thanked Tripartite partners (Government, Liberia Chamber of Commerce, and the Liberia Labour Congress) for their involvement in the repositioning and shifting of labour legislation in Liberia. He said that the ILO was concern over issues of Labour Laws being used to regulate the country labour sector.

President of the University of Liberia, Dr. Julius S. Nelson (far left) along with alumni of the UL after the Alumni Association has presented the educational materials to the UL AdministrationMonrovia – The University of Liberia’s Alumni Association of the Americas and the alumni parent body in Liberia, Alumni Association of the University of Liberia (AAUL), on Monday, May 24, made available funding for full scholarship for 125 students in the Undergraduate division of the university. Before he had made the pronouncement of the scholarship, he, on behalf of the UL global alumni association, presented to the UL Administration, several pieces of 44 assorted educational materials, including microscopes, projectors, and specialized books to the university. Responding, Dr. Julius S. Nelson, President of the UL, expressed his administration’s gratitude to the UL Alumni Association. Dr. Nelson reminisce how few years ago, when he was in the Department of Student Services, he approached the alumni association asking it for a marching band and jerseys. According to Dr. Nelson, it will be wonderful that every year they are going to be looking forward to receiving gifts from the global alumni association.

Former GVL employee Timothy Browne displays his letter of termination in Butaw, Sinoe County. GVL said it had to fire the workers to grapple with the impacts of the coronavirus pandemic and a slump in the price of palm oil on the world market. “GVL came here and told our people to give it land so it can provide citizens with jobs and development. This is a violation of the Roundtable on Sustainable Oil Palm (RSPO), the global watchdog of the oil palm sector. It is a member of the certification scheme through its parent company Golden Agri Resources (GAR), the world’s second-largest palm oil company.

According to Minister Cooper, agricultural must now shift from its current stage to a more advanced level that will promote human development. Speaking Tuesday at a forum for smallholder farmers and fishers, Minister Cooper said doing so must ensure access to safe and nutritious food for all. “The program is on track with discussion around the world on ensuring safe and notorious food,” Minister Cooper averred. She at the same time expressed delight over Liberia’s partnership with the European Union and others to ensure food security in Liberia. Meanwhile, Kpadeh noted that despite this initiative, Liberia must now move from smallholder farming to a larger scale.

May 25th is African Liberation Day. In the face of many persons calling themselves liberators and entities calling themselves liberation organizations, be they economic, social or political, African Liberation Day provides an opportunity for the true meaning of Liberation to be brought out to raise awareness about Liberation in ways that motivate people to take non-violent actions to get change for the better. What is the record of Liberation in Liberia? yet, many of them are calling themselves liberators and liberation organizations as we “celebrate” African Liberation Day. Therefore, on this African Liberation Day, the Struggle for Justice continues.

Sacramento —Three former leaders of the Press Union of Liberia (PUL) are applauding the United States Embassy in Liberia for strongly condemning the recent election of Senator Prince Y. Johnson as Chair of the Liberian Senate Committee on Defense and Intelligence. According to a press release, the former PUL leaders, Isaac D.E. Lawmakers in Liberia have a duty to responsibly demonstrate their commitment to the Liberian Constitution and personal moral rectitude as examples for a country which remains very divided,” the former PUL officials said. The Government of Liberia must refrain from being a “roadblock” to Constitutional protections and instead, seek judicial relief, for matters which it perceives injurious to its functions. The media and critical voices are not a threat to Liberia,” the statement concluded.

MONROVIA – The Liberia Business Association (LIBA) and the United Kingdom-Liberia Chamber of Commerce, have brainstormed on trade and investments that could help boost the Liberian economy that is struggling for improvement. According to her, the agreement also highlights collaboration and partnership between the Liberia Business Association and members of the UK-Liberia Chamber of Commerce that could benefit the Liberian Government and its people who are eagered for huge and sustainable investments that might agument their living standards. She mentioned that more interactions will be looked at between Liberian businesses and UK-LIBERIA Chamber to expand the partnership; thus showcasing the potential of Liberian businesses and their products that are more marketable at home and abroad. According to the head of LIBA, the collaboration could strengthen partnership to enhance the promotion of trade and investments that the country presently yearning for. He also renewed call to the Liberian Government to aid LIBA that is the backbone for all indigenous-owned businesses currently operating in every sector in Liberia.

MONROVIA – United Bank for Africa Liberia Limited again joins the rest of Africa to celebrate another anniversary of the African Union, a day also widely known as Africa Day. This annual celebration brings UBA Liberia Staff together at an organized event to highlight the cultural and economic potential of the Continent as they show case their traditional African attires. This annual event which has become a lifestyle of the bank, takes place simultaneously in all UBA Subsidiaries around Africa highlighting UBA as a Pan African Bank that is built around African fundamentals. All UBA Liberia Business Offices marked the day in grand style with unique African themed decorations adorning the branches, lots of African delicacies, and cultural performances to showcase that the bank takes huge pride in its African Heritage. This year’s theme, Africa to the World, drives the reality that Africa is ready to export it talents to the rest of the world to improve its social, economic and political position among other equals.

The Act, a copy of which FrontPageAfrica has obtained, is titled “An Act to Grant Immunity from Both Civil and Criminal Proceeding against All Persons within the Jurisdiction of the Republic of Liberia From Acts or Crimes Committed During the Civil War From December 1989 to August 2003.”This Act was published on August 8, 2003. FrontPageAfrica has not been able to fully ascertain why this act continues to remain the shadows. It was, however, not repealed before the establishment of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) that called for the establishment of such court. Amnesty in Other CountriesThe Act granting amnesty to all members of warring action in the 2003 Act of the Legislature is not unique to Liberia. Some famous Amnesties include the general amnesty granted by President of the United States of America, Andrew Johnson after the American Civil War (1861-April 9, 1865); the French amnesty of 1905, the Prussian amnesty, August 10, 1840, Napoleon’s amnesty of March 13, 1815 from which 13 eminent persons including Talleyrand were exempt.

Gbarnga, BONG COUNTY – Bong County Superintendent Esther Walker could be dismissed for stating that the ruling Coalition for Democratic Change (CDC) lost the December 8, 2020 Special Senatorial elections because the party threatened to dismiss local officials in the county if they didn’t support the party’s candidate. If that doesn’t stop it would be difficult for us to win Bong County in the 2023 presidential elections”, Superintendent Walker said. “I told them to vote their choice and not to be moved by all the dismissal threats,” said Superintendent Walker. Superintendent Walker made the statement in the presence of Bong County Senator Prince Moye (Unity Party, Collaborating Political Parties) at a program in Kokoyah Statutory District. President Weah on February 15, 2019 suspended Superintendent Walker following allegations she made in a leaked audio which went viral.

Pro-Democracy Group to Take Govt to Court for the Restoration of 5% Equity Interest in Petroleum Products to Ordinary LiberiansMonrovia – A group under the banner “Coalition for the Restoration of Liberian’s 5% Equity Interest in Petroleum Products” says it will pursue legal action against the Government of Liberia in an effort to ensure that all Liberian citizens benefit from the country’s resources. The “Coalition for the Restoration of Liberian’s 5% Equity Interest in Petroleum Products” Secretary General wants the Liberian Government to engage in initiatives that will mitigate the economic difficulties Liberians are undergoing. Meanwhile, Nyanplu wants Liberians to join the struggle to halt what he calls, secret amendment the Petroleum Law of Liberia against the interest of citizens. Declaring the 2019 amendment unconstitutional, Nyanplu said a team of legal practitioners, to include Cllr. Kofi Woods and Law Professor Kabineh Ja’neh are all in readiness to seek legal redress to the citizens’ plight.

Monrovia – A leaked letter seen by this paper has put a new twist to the protracted saga involving Mr. Amos T.K Brosius and Judge Eva Mappy Morgan, Chief Judge of the Commercial Court at the Temple of Justice in Monrovia. The letter, which authentication has been duly established, was written by Associate Justice Yusuf D. Kaba, who is also chair of the Judiciary Inquiry Commission. Addressed to Chief Justice Francis Korkpor, the letter informs the Chief Justice about the outcome of the Judiciary Inquiry Committee’s investigation into the complaint filed by Mr. Brosius. The leaked letter has surfaced just a day ahead of the Supreme Court’s hearing into an appeal by Judge Mappy Morgan against the JIC recommendation that calls for her suspension for one year. Brosius’ assertions of MOTC’s operating “his” account is therefore wholly unfortunate and nothing more than a deliberate campaign to defame MOTC and probably Judge Mappy Morgan and the Liberian judiciary,” the release concluded.

MONROVIA – With financial support from the United Nations High Commission for Human Rights in Liberia, through the EU spotlight initiative, the Liberia NGOs Network is said to have complimented four of the five counties, conducting awareness on Sexual Gender Base Violence SGBV and Female Genetic Mutilation FGM and other human rights abuses in Liberia. Grand Cape Mont, Lofa, Nimba and Montserrado Counties are the five counties with Grand Geddeh remaining. LINNK begins its five counties activities in Grand Cape Mont County with a town hall meeting bringing together local authorities, citizens and police to dialogue on the issue of SGBV and FGM. During the dialogue, traditional leaders said, at times when police officers are carrying on their duties, they do things against traditional practices, and something they said is an abomination to the tradition of the country. Other issues discussed during the dialogue by participants and facilitators including stakeholders in the counties range from rape, sexual abuse, FGM early marriage/teen-age pregnancy and child abuse, among others.

Monrovia – In a male dominated society where men play lead role in nearly all sectors of the society, a few women have distinguished themselves and are making very meaningful contributions to the Liberian society in their respective areas. Irrespective of the male dominance of the Liberian society, the work of few women has not gone unnoticed as the MacDella Cooper Foundation has honored several impactful women in Liberia. Vice President Taylor also continues to work with women and girls through multiple empowerment programs across the country. Also in rural Montserrado County, SHED is engaged in poultry production which is serving as source of livelihood for rural women who not have access to sources of income. The rural women are being trained in poultry production and provided chickens to run their own poultry and generate income for their livelihood.