Capitol Hill, Monrovia – The Managing Director of the Liberia Water & Sewer Corporation (LWSC), Duannah Kamara has blamed the country’s failed sewage system to the huge population size of Monrovia and limited budgetary support to the entity. Addressing Plenary on Thursday, Duannah said the sewage problem was and aged-old situation inherited by his team, but they were doing all within their reach to tackle it. He said the sewage line was built in 1966 to serve about 200,000 people but now the number of people accessing the sewage system has quadrupled. Along the line, there are several pumping stations -at the Barclay Training Center (BTC), Capitol By-pass and Sinkor. But all these stations are blocked and not functioning well because residents have built structures along these lines.

Those arrested and sent to court are Dutee Donzo, 58, his wife Fanta Donzo and his sister Mariam Fofana and Dauda Jabateh, 32. Ganta, Nimba County – Police in Ganta Nimba County have arrested and charged four people in a recent arson attack in the city. Those arrested and sent to court are Dutee Donzo, 58, his wife Fanta Donzo and his sister Mariam Fofana and Dauda Jabateh, 32. They were arrested following Tuesday, April 20 arson attack in Ganta, which led to the burning of a Warehouse in the City. Morgan Kerdiah, owner of the warehouse, said he was not in Ganta when the incident occurred.

Monrovia – Family of an alleged rape victim are pleading for justice and calling on the attention of government and other rights stakeholders to what they called “swift release” of the alleged perpetrator from the Monrovia Central Prison. According to her, the alleged perpetrator was in the employ of the Liberia Revenue Authority, Custom Department, when he allegedly raped the minor. As a result of the medical report, she said the police charged and sent to court the alleged perpetrator, and was placed behind bars, he has, however, been released without her consent. Makor said the perpetrator was released on medical bill, adding that there was a misstep leading to his release. Makor, however, said by her allowing the perpetrator to be released without the consent of the victim’s parents was a serious misstep legally.

The government, through the EPS says it has launched a full scale investigation to “establish any potential reason of the suicide”. I don’t want to be shocked by the government not letting the public know what really happened and how they would address that”. Government can lieBishop Brown observed that for too long in Liberia, citizens do not have trust and confidence in their past and present governments. “Public officials should know that the language they used can help make Liberia a better place or send Liberia backward”. Whether you are in the village or in the town, we want peace in Liberia; we will have to maintain or sustain peace.

Monrovia – The Friends of Brumskine (FOB) International has organized the first its kind, the Charles Walker Brumskine Memorial Lecture Series on his 70th birth anniversary at the auditorium of the University of Liberia main campus. According to the Friend of Brumskine, the purpose of the lecture series is to create the Charles Walker Brumskine Foundation for the rule of law and integrity in Liberia. Charlyne Brumskine said her mother was the one who wrote down the wording but was unable to be present at the launch of the Charles Walker Brumskine Memorial Lecture Series. “We got to continue the work that Charles Walker Brumskine started,” former Justice Minister Sannoh said. I am calling on all of you in the diaspora that the code value of Liberty Party is reconciliation.

The gesture was part of the Organization’s honor to Liberian Authors on World Book Day (April 23), created by the United Nations Education, Cultural and Scientific Organization (UNESCO) on the 23rd of April, 1995. UNESCO’s creation of the Book Day was “to mark the birth and death anniversaries of seven renowned authors,” the UN Agency states on its web page. The organization honored other LAW members, including those living outside of Liberia. In this light, the Second Chance For A Better Tomorrow is pleased to present these Certificates through the Office of the Liberia Association of Writers in Liberia. With honor to Liberian Authors, this Liberian youth organization has shown to the Liberian Government how to celebrate the World Book Day organized by UNESCO where Liberia holds a membership, the youth leader insinuated during the interview.

Liberia: Seven Steps To Liquidate And Sell LEC Once And For All And Solve Our National Problem! The Editor,1) Assess all its assets including all plants and equipment to ascertain a value of the company after deducting its liabilities. 2) Market Valuation– Assess market revenue potential over the next 60 months assuming adequate collection of projected revenues and seriously minimizing power theft by the new market driven private sector entities. 3) Put out an international tender inviting FOUR QUALIFIED companies and their local partners to bid for acquisition of LEC assets. 4) Two of the companies will bid strictly for TRANSMISSION from power sources to substations and the other two companies will bid strictly for DISTRIBUTION to end users.

According to a NaFAA press release, the two Fisheries projects include the ‘Livelihood Empowerment of women in small-scale fisheries (SSF) during and after COVID-19 and the Assessment of Sea Cucumber Fisheries along the coast in Liberia’. Monrovia- The government of Liberia through the National Fisheries and Aquaculture Authority, NaFAA on Monday signed two cardinal fisheries projects with the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) aimed at strengthening the Liberian fisheries sector. According to a NaFAA press release, the two Fisheries projects include the ‘Livelihood Empowerment of women in small-scale fisheries (SSF) during and after COVID-19 and the Assessment of Sea Cucumber Fisheries along the coast in Liberia’. At the same time the Assessment of Sea Cucumber Fisheries project is value at US$91,000.00 and will last for a period of twelve months. Meanwhile, speaking on the Assessment of Sea Cucumber Fisheries, the FAO Country Representative promised that FAO will provide the technical support to ensure that NaFAA achieve its desire objective to produce a sea cucumber management plan.

The project entitled “Green Footprints Beach Clean-up Initiative” which was conducted on the Dolphins Beach in Congo Town brought together schools’ administrators, students and climate activists among others. Monrovia – The Youth Go Green Network Liberia (YUGNET-Liberia) has conducted a day long beach clean-up exercise to educate Liberians in saving aquatic species in the country. By Siaway T. Miapue, Contributing WriterThe project entitled “Green Footprints Beach Clean-up Initiative” which was conducted on the Dolphins Beach in Congo Town brought together schools’ administrators, students and climate activists among others. The beaches are very important as they attract investors and are used for recreation centers among others” he said. She, at the same time called on youth in the country to join YUGNET-Liberia in making Liberia a better place by cleaning the environment.

GRAND KRU COUNTY – The Deputy Speaker of the 54th Legislature and Grand Kru County District # 2 Representative, Cllr. Among the three elementary schools under construction in three communities; George T Worjloh Elementary School in Sasstown, the Taybue Elementary School and the Chemgbettee Elementary School in Chemgbetee, and only the Chemgbetee Elementary School has been completed. Touching on the international front, the Deputy Speaker propounded: “We were pleased to be invited to join H.E. Meanwhile, in his prospects for the remaining three years, the Deputy Speaker said he would focus on communication network, education, health and roads. As for road, especially in Dorboh Statutory District, the Deputy Speaker has committed to rehabilitate the roads, and would install a communication network in Dweken.

MONROVIA – The government of Liberia through the National Fisheries and Aquaculture Authority, (NaFAA) recently signed two cardinal fisheries projects with the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) aimed at strengthening the Liberian fisheries sector. According to a NaFAA press release, the two Fisheries projects include the ‘Livelihood Empowerment of women in small-scale fisheries (SSF) during and after COVID-19 and the Assessment of Sea Cucumber Fisheries along the coast in Liberia’. The ‘Livelihood Empowerment of women in small-scale fisheries (SSF) during and after COVID-19’ project is in line with Sustainable Development Goal 1,2,3,8,9, and 14. Meanwhile, speaking earlier, FAO Country Representative to Liberia Maritztou Njie noted that the Liberian fisheries sector is very important to its citizens, strengthening food security and providing direct employment for those along the coast. Meanwhile, speaking on the Assessment of Sea Cucumber Fisheries the FAO Country Representative promised that FAO will provide the technical support to ensure that NaFAA achieves its desire objective to produce a sea cucumber management plan.

According to the Doyen of the Diplomatic Corps in Liberia, Ambassador Abdoulaye Dore, Liberia continues to witness the arrival of new heads of missions and international institutions since the commencement of the year 2021 under the administration of Minister Kemayah. Ambassador Dore pointed out that the Diplomatic Corps continue to embrace and welcome these Missions and International institutions in its “diplomatic circle”. DifficultiesAmbassador Dore pointed out that despite the achievements, the Diplomatic Corps in the country remains faced with challenges. He, however, used the occasion to further pay homage to fallen victims of the Coronavirus pandemic in Liberia. He used the occasion to commend Minister Kemayah for introducing a “new dynamism” into the diplomatic community since his ascendancy.

Senator Lawrence is representing the people of Grand Bassa County in the Liberian Senate on the ticket of the Collaborating Political Parties (CPP). A few screaming headlines included: Sen. Nyonblee Karnga-Lawrence Ran Away From The President; Sen. Nyonblee Karnga-Lawrence Rejects Development in Grand Bassa County”. County tour descends to political maneuversShe further observed that the ongoing county tour of President Weah has a political motive. “Weah Projects” replace “Legislative Projects”Several projects being undertaken in the country presently are being dubbed “Weah Projects” by hierarchies and supporters of the CDC led-government. “All national undertakings and projects in the country including international efforts have come to be unwittingly named “Weah Projects”.

The female officer said she was told by the Professional Standard Division in Monrovia that she should go back to Maryland County and after three months they at the Professional Standard Division will get back to her. Sergeant Nimley has been assigned in Maryland County since 2010. Officer Nimley quickly came to the Central office in Monrovia for a properly investigate. According to Carter, the Professional Standard Division in Monrovia only asked for some time to verify information coming from Maryland County. “They have called the Professional Standard Division in Maryland County to do additional fact finding aside from the statements they gave to us.

Peter Bleedi, NPP youth league vice chair for press and publicity, is calling on the Liberian President to look in the direction of the NPP to reduce what he called the perception that the CDC is divided and the NPP has been marginalized. MONROVIA – Since the death of the Internal Audit Agency (IAA) boss Mr. Emmanuel Barten Nyeswua, President George Weah is yet to name his successor. Peter Bleedi, NPP youth league vice chair for press and publicity, is calling on the Liberian President to look in the direction of the NPP to reduce what he called the perception that the CDC is divided and the NPP has been marginalized. We from the youth league of the NPP and I think by retaining Williams will take away the unnecessary political heteronomy that people perceived that the NPP is divided. “Because of the handsome integrity, we (NPP) have the government should be considering someone from that NPP to that integrity institution.