U.S. Embassy Puts Liberian Senate on Notice But Will the Upper House Reconsider Its Decision on Prince Johnson’s Leadership?
U.S. Embassy Puts Liberian Senate on Notice But Will the Upper House Reconsider Its Decision on Prince Johnson’s Leadership? In his argument, Dillion said the War and Economic Crimes Court would be the only remedy to put in measures for people who manage public funds. “If we sincerely want to bring to check public officials who mismanage public funds we need to establish a war and economic crimes court,” Sen. Dillion said. “If you want bring war crimes court, bring your damn war crimes court. There are legal processes to bring a war and economic crimes court,” he said.
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May 20, 2021 07:52 UTC
GAC Audit Report Reveals How US$71K Was Spent for Madagascar COVID-19 Herb
There has been no update on the use of the COVID herbs which was strongly disapproved by the World Health Organization (WHO) in Liberia. Health authorities often shied away from questions relating to its use in Liberia since its arrival into the country. Appearing before the Joint Legislature Committee on Public Account (PAC), Health Minister, Dr. Wilhemina Jallah, confirmed that US$71,500 was used to procure the condemned covid-19 herb. “The West Africa Health Organization (WAHO) didn’t approved the herb, the herb was a donation and the transport cost was shared by the countries the flight went to. The flight didn’t leave from Madagascar to Liberia, it originated from Guinea Bissau and went to couple of countries,” Senator Snowe said.
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May 20, 2021 07:41 UTC
Liberian Registry Reaches 200 Million Gross Ton Milestone; Continues to Ascend as World’s Leading Open Registry
MONROVIA – The Liberian Registry has attained a historic milestone, reaching a fleet size of 200 million gross tons. This achievement further confirms the position of Liberia as the second-largest, and fastest-growing, ship registry in the world. Liberia has risen from third largest ship registry to now being firmly in the second position. The Liberian flag registered 524 ships in 2020 and 276 ships have been registered to date in 2021, of which 28% were newbuilding deliveries. Currently the Liberian fleet stands at 4,750 vessels and 200m GT.
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May 20, 2021 07:40 UTC
IREDD Wants Government Take Prompt Action to Resolve Nimba County Land Dispute
Recent land crisis in Nimba County specifically concerning the land dispute in Ganta left properties damaged and disrupted the peace and movement of the inhabitants. Despite calm being restored in the county, the issues leading to a genuine reconciliation is far from conclusion. “The Ministry of Lands and Mines and the Liberia Lands Authority must design corrective measures to mitigate this the situation in Nimba and all other parts of Liberia,” IREDD Executive Director said. While in Nimba County, IREDD was able to hold a peace conference. During the conference, participants, however, registered troubling testimonies involving some media houses in Nimba in relations to their reportage and the inflammatory messages they ran on their platforms, IREDD Executive Director stated.
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May 20, 2021 07:29 UTC
Liberia: Rep. Massaquoi Accuses Government of Playing Lip Service In The Fight Against Corruption
CAPITOL HILL, Monrovia – Representative Clarence Massaquoi (UP, Lofa County) has accused the ruling CDC government of playing lip services in the fight against corruption. That is a waste of state resources,” he said. This is state resources, it doesn’t belong to the Unity Party. When we were in power, we were charged with the responsibility to manage the state resources, it belongs to the people some of whom are not partisans. “Muster the courage, generate the spine to go into the audit reports.
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May 20, 2021 07:29 UTC
Pro-War & Economic Crimes Court Groups Petition Legislature to Repeal Act Granting Immunity to Perpetrators of War Crimes, Atrocities During Liberian Civil War
In the petition, the groups said, to fully implement the Truth and Reconciliation Commissions(TRC) recommendations, there is a need to nullify laws passed by participants of the wars to protect themselves. According to the group, the composition of said government was by promotional representation of ex-warlords or ex-rebels of the various warring factions from December 1989 to August 1997. For this to happen, the group have recommended that Article 97 a & b be put out for Referendum for nullification. The suspension of the Constitution of Liberia of July 26, 1847;ii. The establishment, functioning and other organs established by the People’s Redemption Council;iii.
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May 20, 2021 07:29 UTC
Liberia: Former IRS Official and APMA Program Team Leader, David Farhat Jr., Joins Top Global Accountant Firm
The move, Skadden said, signals a strengthening of the group’s services in an area of tax law, transfer pricing and tax controversy increasingly important to multinational corporations. ‘I am excited to join Skadden’s Global Tax Group and increase the depth of its transfer pricing practice” Mr. Farhat is quoted as saying. Mr. David Farhat Jr., last served as Advance Pricing and Mutual Agreement (APMA), Team leader developing and negotiating and bilateral advance pricing agreements and mutual agreement producers, including the United Kingdom (U.K), France, Japan, Canada and Switzerland. Mr David Farhat Jr, received J.D. “We are thrilled to welcomed Mr. David Farhat to the Skadden” said Raj Madan, leader of Skadden’S Washington, D.C. Tax Group.
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May 20, 2021 06:56 UTC
Liberia Returnee Network Pleads to Government and Humanitarian Organizations to Support the Return of Liberians Living in Refugee’s Camps
It is almost two decades since the civil war that caused many Liberians to flee into refugee camps ended. Although some Liberians have returned, there are still good numbers of Liberians who are yet to return because of fear of being neglected by society. At the event, a documentary was shown, depicting a difficult situation confronting Liberian refugees, especially in Ghana. In the documentary, Liberian refugees stressed that despite they have spent many years in Ghana and other countries, citizens of those countries are yet to recognize them as compatriots. Speaking at the event, the Executive Director of Liberia Returnee Network said Liberian refugees want to come back home but are worried about being accepted in their motherland after so many years of being in exile.
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May 20, 2021 06:56 UTC
Liberia: Chris Weah Becomes Stages FC New President
Monrovia – Liberia football Association Second division club Stages FC has appointed Canada-based Liberian entrepreneur and former player, Chris Geeply Weah as president of the club. Weah now replaced Eric Glassco who previously occupied the position as president but it is believed that Eric has been busy and has no time to function well as president of the club. He will serve in the position as president for the next two years and based on his performance his time could be extended according to the board of Directors of Stages FC. Weah wrote on Facebook “Today I was appointed as President for Stages FC. Speaking about his new appointment Weah said he is delighted to serve the club as president after two months as vice president.
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May 20, 2021 06:45 UTC
Liberia: Wonderkid Divine Teah Wants Loan Deal Extended At BYC FC
Monrovia – Young Liberian midfielder, Divine Teah says he wants his loan deal to be extended at Barrack Young Controller when the season ends. Teah is on loan from Massa Football Academy to BYC FC until the end of the current Orange Second Division League campaign. Teah looks to have impressed so far in his loan period commanding a regular spot in the team that sits at second place on the Orange Second Division League log with 48 points. Speaking to Liberian Sports International, Teah said he wants both clubs to work things out as soon as possible to have the loan deal extended for at least an extra season. “I love BYC and my dream is to play in the Orange first division league with the club next season,” he added.
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May 20, 2021 06:45 UTC
Liberia: History Poses No Trouble Where There’s No Solution
As Chief Administrative Officer, he consolidated oversight of key global corporate functions including Legal, People, Strategic Planning, Information Technology, Strategic Security, Sustainability and Technical. Where does Boakai and Cummings Standing regarding the 3 stages of selecting the head of the CPP? Consensus Building & VPSIn this process, between Cummings and Boakai, the outcome with this stage will favor former Vice president Boakai over Cummings, and for the VPS again, Boakai will emerged victorious. Liberty Party now has split with Musa Bility building his block while Nyonbleh and others on their lane. Bility is a business man and he goes for anything that he will gain profit of and not necessarily following party doctrine or mandate.
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May 20, 2021 06:45 UTC
Where Is My Covid Test Result: An Open Letter To NPHIL
I write to enquire about the status of my COVID-19 result, of which my sample was taken on 10th May 2021 upon arrival at the Roberts International Airport. I had asked how I could access my result and health authorities at RIA told me that I will access the result online after 72 hours using this ID Number: 179296. Am really concerned about this, because this is my second time doing Covid-19 test upon arrival without result, since the introduction of the on arrival testing. Am kindly requesting to receive my result as it’s very important for myself and health authorities as well. This is a passionate appeal to our health authorities to take concrete measures to close any seepage with effective release of the on arrival results.
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May 20, 2021 06:33 UTC
Groundbreaking War Crimes Trial Ends Hearings in West Africa; Witness Inconsistencies Hurt Defense Case
The four judge panel, prosecution and defense lawyers wrapped up their work in Freetown on Tuesday after hearing from 19 defense witnesses here. And were there other combatants using the alias “Angel Gabriel” who could have committed the alleged war crimes? Indeed Mr. Massaquoi testified in Finland at the start of the trial that “no one was allowed to leave for months”. However, at least three of the defense witnesses said they visited Mr. Massaquoi inside and outside the safe house without any challenges from security guards. “Soldier 43” told the judges he knew of two fighters who went by the aliases “Angel Gabriel” in Sierra Leone.
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May 20, 2021 02:15 UTC
Liberia: U.S. Government hosts the 2021 GoL-USAID Portfolio Review
Monrovia – The U.S. Government hosted the 2021 Government of Liberia-United States Agency for International Development (USAID) portfolio review, which brought together representatives from 12 Liberian ministries and 12 associated Liberian organizations to discuss current and future foreign assistance programming for Liberia. USAID and Government of Liberia staff provided updates about key program milestones, challenges to implementation, and plans for future activities. In Liberia, USAID programming is focused on four technical areas: 1) Democracy, Rights and Governance, 2) Economic Growth, 3) Education, and 4) Health. The USAID portfolio currently includes active projects valued at more than $500 million in total. The annual Government of Liberia-USAID Portfolio Review provided an opportunity for both governments to discuss the assistance programs funded by USAID, identify mutual goals in each sector, and decide upon action items needed in the coming months.
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May 19, 2021 19:07 UTC
Liberia: U.S. Embassy Condemns Election of Sen. Prince Johnson to Senate Leadership (Full Statement)
The U.S. Embassy strongly condemns the election yesterday of notorious warlord Prince Y. Johnson as Chair of the Liberian Senate Committee on Defense and Intelligence. Senator Johnson’s gross human rights violations during Liberia’s civil wars are well-documented; his continued efforts to protect himself from accountability, enrich his own coffers and sow division are also well known. That the Liberian Senate would see fit to elevate him to a leadership role – particularly in the area in which he has done this country the most harm — creates doubts as to the seriousness of the Senate as a steward of Liberia’s defense and security. The U.S. government is proud of our longstanding partnership with the Ministry of National Defense and Armed Forces of Liberia which will continue — but we can have no relationship with Senator Johnson. By giving Senators Johnson and Sherman these leadership roles, the Senate is effectively ensuring that corruption and lack of accountability flourish.
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May 19, 2021 19:07 UTC