Liberia: Joe Boakai Says He Either Head the CPP 2023 Ticket or Support the Candidate on Condition
Liberia: Joe Boakai Says He Either Head the CPP 2023 Ticket or Support the Candidate on ConditionMonrovia – Ex-Vice president Joseph N. Boakai has vowed to support whoever wins the Collaborating Political Parties’ presidential ticket if the party lives by the agreements as enshrined in its framework. However, appearing on T- Max Jlateh’s popular 50-50 radio program on SKY FM on Wednesday, the former VP said he will support whoever wins the ticket, but with a caveat. “If I don’t win the CPP primary, I will support whoever wins, only if all the processes in the framework document are followed. This is the way we believe in, then you belleh [dare] listen,” former VP Boakai said. According to the medical online journal- Medicinenet, a pacemaker surgery is generally a minor surgery that may take around 1-2 hours to complete.
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May 27, 2021 08:48 UTC
Liberia: ALJA Calls for Johnson and Sherman’s Removal from Senate Leadership
Senator Johnson is Nimba County Senior while Senator Sherman represents Grand Cape Mount County in the Liberian Senate. They were re-elected on May 18, 2021 when the Liberian Senate conducted its leadership elections. ALJA says it opposes the re-elections of the senators to positions of trust in the Liberian Senate, because of their shady public records. The Global Magnitsky Human Rights Accountability Act targets perpetrators of corruption and serious human rights abuse. However, neither the Senator nor the leadership of the Liberian Senate heeded the Association’s advice.
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May 27, 2021 08:48 UTC
Liberia: Barrage of Promises Remain Unfulfilled as Time Appears to be Running Out on the Weah-led Administration
Since the unfortunate incident, nearly US$40M has been budgeted by the past and current governments for the Executive Mansion renovation. Towards this end, we are providing the needed resources required to complete the Executive Mansion renovation works” President Weah vowed. The economyIn a bid to help improve Liberia’s economy, President Weah promised, in his inaugural address to guarantee the involvement of Liberian-owned businesses. In some instances, these foreign companies would sub-contract smaller portions of these lucrative contracts to Liberian-owned companies at their own will and pleasure. The arbitrary increase of tariff on the clearing of goods from the Freeport of Monrovia makes it more frustrating and difficult for local Liberian business owners.
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May 27, 2021 08:26 UTC
Ministry of Information Reacts to ANC’s Alexander Cummings Statement on the Weah-led Government’s Impunity on War Crimes and Corruption in Liberia
Not once in the entire statement did Mr. Cummings cite any evidence of corruption other than raving about “rogues” or “stealing”. Where there have been probable cause to act against impropriety, the President has done so – including prosecuting his officials. That a leader of a political party will regurgitate word on the street just shows the level of despair. Regarding suggestions from some quarters about a War and Economic Crimes Court, the government’s position on the matter remains the same: It is a sovereign decision that the Liberian people should make. This has since been the position of the Liberian government expressed by President Weah to the United Nations and the Liberian Legislature.
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May 27, 2021 08:15 UTC
Liberia: Bong Bids Farewell to Former Senator Richard K. Flomo, Sr; Describe Him as a Patriot Who Gave the Country the Very Best at All Times
Liberia: Bong Bids Farewell to Former Senator Richard K. Flomo, Sr; Describe Him as a Patriot Who Gave the Country the Very Best at All TimesGBARNGA – Dignitaries from all walks of life converged on Gbarnga Wednesday to pay their last respects to former Bong County senator Richard K. Flomo, Sr, who died April 3 at the age of 85. Rep. Hills said the former Bong County senator who was a retired lawyer proved his quality in politics, legal issues community service and philanthropy. In 1947, he enrolled in a local school situated in Beletanda, Nyallah Clan, Sanoyea District, Bong County. In 1978, he was appointed to the Ministry of Justice as County Attorney of Bong County. In 1984, the late Flomo, Sr, participated in the general and legislative elections and won a seat as junior senator for Bong County.
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May 27, 2021 08:12 UTC
Liberia: WINNERS Stations Become Cash-in, Cash-out Points for TipMe Subscribers
Monrovia – TipMe Liberia, an electronic payment service provider has signed a Memorandum of Understanding, with Winners Incorporated, a betting company believed to the largest operating in the country. Speaking at the signing event, the Sales Manager of TipMe, Reindorf Haligah said the deal with Winners INC will allow TipMe customers to cash-in and cash-out at all Winners INC locations across Montserrado County –that includes 30 storefronts, and 1000 umbrella location. According to the Sales Manager of TipMe, regional locations will be activated later this year. Also, TipMe customers can access a host of services through the platform including LEC, Airtime, and Libetelco bill payment services, the Sales Manager of TipMe added. We are delighted to join the hard-working team of TipMe Liberia to officially launch this outstanding partnership gear to promoting the global effort of digital financial inclusion,” Kallon said.
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May 27, 2021 08:03 UTC
Environmental Protection Agency holds Third Regional Validation Workshop on Liberia’s Nationally Determined Contribution
GANTA, Nimba County – The Environmental Protection Agency(EPA) of Liberia with support from the United Nations Development Program(UNDP) and Partners, holds the third and final regional validation workshop on Liberia’s Nationally Determined Contribution-NDC for stakeholders from five counties of Liberia. Those sectors under review for the revised NDC include Short-Lived Climate Pollutants (SLCPs), Green Corridor, Energy, Waste, Health, Agriculture, Forestry, Fisheries, Coastal zones and Transport/Infrastructure. At the close of the event, regional stakeholders welcomed the dialogue and engagement and unanimously endorsed the revised NDC, including the sectoral targets for mitigation and adaptation. Endorsing the draft revised NDC and representing all superintendents of the five counties, the superintendent of Grand Gedeh County, Kai Garlo Farley applauded all the partners for including their expertise and ideas in the validation process of the NDC revision. The NDC validation exercise has been marred by training of stakeholders to ensure that regional actors understand the NDC and have the capacity to implement climate actions in their respective activities.
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May 27, 2021 08:03 UTC
Laura Golakeh to receive a Master’s Degree in International Education Policy from Harvard University
Laura Golakeh is expected to receive a Master’s Degree in International Education Policy from Harvard University on May 27, 2021. Her passion for education goes back to 2012, when she founded a community organization promoting early literacy among privileged children. The Mandela Washington Fellowship for Young African empowers young people through academic coursework, leadership training, and networking. As a fellow she spent six weeks in the United States, at the Arizona State University learning skills in Civic Leadership and interacting with top US Leaders including Amb. She also holds a Master’s Degree in Gender and Peacebuilding and is currently a student of Law at the Louis Arthur Grimes School of Law.
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May 27, 2021 07:52 UTC
ActionAid Liberia, DEN-L and FORUM CiV and Strategic Partners Launch EU Co-funded Project “Securing Land Rights for Women and Rural Communities in Southeastern Liberia”
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.
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May 27, 2021 07:52 UTC
Liberia: ILO, Ministry of Labor and Partners Review Liberia’s Labour Laws
“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.
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May 27, 2021 07:49 UTC
University of Liberia Alumni Association Presents “Full” Scholarships to 125 Students
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.
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May 27, 2021 07:41 UTC
Liberia: Hundreds of Sacked GVL Employees Still Waiting for Jobs; Company Blames the Pandemic
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.
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May 26, 2021 05:26 UTC
EU, GOL Launch Farmers Fishers Trade For Small Holders Farmers In Liberia
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.
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May 26, 2021 05:13 UTC
What Is The Record Of Liberation In Liberia?
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.
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May 26, 2021 04:18 UTC
Former Press Union of Liberia Leaders Applaud the U.S. Stance on Accountability; Pledge to Work Against Threats to Democratic Ideals In Liberia
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.
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May 26, 2021 03:22 UTC