Applicant further allege that the Respondent subjected him to impeachment proceedings with no Prescribed Rules of Procedure thereby depriving him of his fundamental right to fair hearing as stipulated in the 1986 Liberian Constitution. The applicant said that to his surprise, the Chief Justice denied his application and instead proceded to preside over the applicant’s impeachment trial. The Applicant further submits that under Chapter VII, Article 72 (B) of the 1986 Liberian Constitution, He was guaranteed the holding and protection of office as Associate Justice during good behavior until the age of seventy (70). The State urged the Court to declare that the application is inadmissible because the Community Court is incompetent to review, interpret and apply the national constitution and domestic laws of Member States. Also on the panel for the case are Justices Dupe Atoki and Januaria Costa.

In other countries, the movements of judges are detailed by armed security. But in Liberia, the ministers, National Election Commissioners, ranking officers of the security apparatus and even the City Mayor of Monrovia are all heavily guarded by armed security, but in the wisdom of the policy makers of Liberia, Judges are don’t deserve security protection”. In other countries, the movements of judges are detailed by armed security. But in Liberia, the ministers, National Election Commissioners, ranking officers of the security apparatus and even the City Mayor of Monrovia are all heavily guarded by armed security, but in the wisdom of the policymakers of Liberia, Judges are don’t deserve security protection”. Judge Yamie Quiqui Gbeisay“I am constrained to flag this issue of judges’ security, because of my recent pasts.

Monrovia – The Universal Human Rights International (UHRI) Inc. has embarked on its campaign to liberate Liberians suffering at home and abroad with the honoring of Massachusetts’ champion of TPS and the Green Card bill, Congressman Jim McGovern. Thousands of Liberians who sought refuge in the United States during the country’s brutal civil wars were denied Temporary Protection Status (TPS) and access to humanitarian assistance for years. During the conference call, the group presented three souvenirs including the Liberian Flag, a Refugee Diaspora book (co-written by Rev. On top of these hardship, he laments, is the excessive salaries and benefits of Liberian politicians-higher than lawmakers across the United States which has a budget far bigger than Liberia. The organization has also called for the crafting and adoption of a new Constitution of Liberia that promotes a better system of participatory democracy.

MONROVIA – The National Civil Society Council of Liberia is deeply worried about the growing wave of unprecedented human rights violations within the Mano River Union basin. This led to the resumption of protest, with the Lead Campaigner of the aggrieved Judiciary workers setting himself ablaze. This and other civil service-related matters must be timely resolved prior to the upcoming Midterm Senatorial Elections and Referendum. The National Civil Society Council requested ECOWAS’ direct mediation and enabling resolution within the context of human rights abuse and emerging political instability in the region. The situation in Guinea and Cote d’Ivoire is matter of extreme threats to Mano River Union community.

Monrovia – The Liberia Anti-Corruption Commission (LACC) along with other integrity institutions have presented to President George M. Weah the resolutions of the just ended National Anti-Corruption Conference (NACC). A. Ndubuisi Nwabudike noted that in preparation for the NACC, three Regional Conferences were held around the country including one Sectorial meeting with civil society was held in Monrovia. In response, President George M. Weah thanked the integrity institutions for organizing the NACC and promised his unflinching and unwavering support in the fight against corruption and to actualize the recommendations in the Resolution. He urged the Minister of Finance and Development Planning to support the integrity institutions in their work and promised to lobby with international partners to support the anti-graft bodies. The presentation ceremony was attended by heads of integrity institutions including the General Auditing Commission (GAC); the Internal Auditing Agency (IAA); the Governance Commission (GC), Public Procurement and Concessions Commission (PPCC); Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU); Liberia Extractive Industries Transparency Initiatives (LEITI); and the Liberia Revenue Authority (LRA).

Most of them were winning from the just-ended George Weah Academic Excellence and Proficiency Competition. The George Weah Academic, Excellence, and Proficiency Competition was initiated during the heat of COVID-19 through its online platform. Giving the overview of the WeahLearn Scholastic project Michael Francis Tarr said the launch of the George Weah Academic Excellence and Proficiency Competition is a milestone for the organization. According to Tarr, it is unarguable that academic excellence is one of the many challenges that is currently affecting post-war Liberia. “This Weahlearn Scholastic project seeks to harness academic excellence and Proficiency in all Liberian students,” he said.

GDP growth, which stood at -2.5percent in 2019 has further nosedived to -3-00percent in 2020 according to a recent IMF World Economic Outlook. This statistic would put the poverty numbers in Liberia to over 3million out of a population of about 5million people. A primary commodity producing Liberian economy which was already in decline before the pandemic has been hard hit by this global slump. Also, MNG Gold Mine, the largest gold mining company in Liberia lay off more than 250 workers in August. In a nutshell, the Liberian economy is in utter shambles.

To the contrary, Liberians do not lose their citizenship under any Liberia law by reason of naturalizing in another country. What this amendment will do is deny Diaspora Liberians who seek naturalization due to life situation. Due Process As long as a Liberian does not formally tell a Liberian court, a chief, an embassy, etc that they no longer are a Liberian, that person remains a Liberian regardless of whether they are naturalized elsewhere. Fundamental Rights 3 A Liberian has the fundamental right to seek enjoyment of life and liberty. Author: Francis K. Zazay is a current resident in Liberia and formerly an active member of the Liberian Diaspora in Minnesota.

In Liberia, however, a nation still reeling from the effects of intractable conflict, some media houses would do quite the opposite! The U.S. election should be a teachable moment for Liberian journalism. The country has come a long way since the civil war, surpassing every prediction that it could have relapsed into a war situation. Like the ones in the U.S., the media in Liberia must not fan the flames of division and hate; or allowed themselves to be hoodwinked by politicians with vested interest. Journalists have a duty to ensure a stable environment for all, including themselves, to operate.

Capitol Hill, Monrovia – The University of Liberia has released the results of the 1st Entrance and Placement Exam administered to 11,432 out of total registered candidates of 12,576 undergraduate applicants. The results show that a total of 3,287 (28.75%) candidates passed regularly, while 449 (3.93%) candidates passed provisionally when the scores were tabulated. When scores were tabulated, 38 (29.01%) candidates passed regularly, while 53 (40.46%) candidates passed provisionally. Result for the David A. Straz-Sinje Technical and Vocational College shows that 64 candidates sat the exam out of a total registered candidates of 83. Similarly, the results for Medical School, School of Pharmacy, the Louis Arthur Grimes School of Law, and Graduate School were also approved by the Faculty Senate.

MONROVIA – Liberia has made improvements in the ensuring rule of law and gender in economy, according to the new Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC) scorecard expected to be released on Monday. Every year, MCC publishes scorecards for all candidate countries, including countries such as Liberia with already signed, ongoing compacts. The scorecard indicators can also be used by businesses, investors, and the private sector to inform investment decisions and better understand the operating environment in a specific country. A total of 85% of Compact funds have been committed in contracts, while 73% of total compact budget has been disbursed. Mr. Nash also emphasized that if Liberia must regain another compact it must first perform on the upcoming scorecard.

MONROVIA – The final reports on separate autopsies conducted on the remains of four Liberian auditors who died under mysterious circumstances in the country, is expected to be released to the public early this week. Dr. Kolee pointed out that those reports, were done at a laboratory certified by the European Union (EU) and the International Standard Organization (ISO). “We just got all of the reports yesterday and by early next week the reports will be published. DelayThe release of the final autopsies reports on the deaths of the Liberian auditors has been delayed for about seven (7) days. ConcernsThere has been mounting concerns and public outcries over the delay in the release of the final autopsies reports of the deceased Liberian professionals.

Liberia: Collaborating Political Parties Disappointed Over Delay in The Cleaning of Voters Roll; Intends Going to ECOWAS Court or Stage Peaceful ProtestALEXANDER CUMMINGS: “We are going to continue to pursue other means. This is a court that in 2017 mandated the cleaning up of the voters roll. There was an ECOWAS team that came and also said that the voters roll was flooded and needed to be cleaned up. In June of this year, a Joint Resolution of the National Legislature, signed by the President says the voters’ roll should be cleaned. We are also focused on the cleaning of the voters roll and that’s why we went to court”.

I wish therefore to state that Goldstar Air has no Ghana AOC to operate as an airline. Goldstar Air is a wholly Ghanaian registered Airline and has acquired its Air Carrier license(ACL). THE QUESTION IS SIMPLE: Is GOLDSTAR AIR in possession of an Air Operator’s Certificate(AOC)? GIVING A START-UP COMPANY like Goldstar Air, which has no history of performance and safety the right to launch a national airline bearing Liberia’s name is wrong – and Goldstar Air knows this. Had Goldstar Air possess any of such experience, its own country, Ghana would have asked them to become its national carrier.

Joe Biden remained member of the working/middle class even while he was Senator of the great state of Delaware. About two years ago, I posted on Facebook that Joe Biden would be the best candidate to defeat President Trump and make him a one term president. Joe Biden owes a lot to Black voters for his election as the 46th President of the United States of America. But what they forgot was Joe had served as the Vice President to America’s first Black President. Congratulations, Joseph R. Biden, 46th President of the United States of America.