West Oil Trumpets Tax Compliance; Proud of Contribution to Liberia’s Economy
Monrovia – West Oil Investment Liberia Limited is proud of its record of making meaningful contributions to the Liberian economy through regular payment of taxes. While not the biggest importer of petroleum, West Oil has been the most consistent in both import of petroleum and payment of taxes. In 2019/2020, the Liberia Revenue Authority recognized West Oil as being among the highest Petroleum Contributors to the government’s revenue coffers. WESTOIL Liberia was established in 1998 as an Importer of Petroleum products while sister company Gepco established 1991 continues as a major distributor. The company remains committed to ensuring that it abides with all the laws in Liberia, including the payment of taxes and fulfilling its commitment to the overall obligations to Liberia.
Source:Front Page Africa
February 25, 2021 11:37 UTC
Liberia’s Fisheries Boss Calls for Concerted Efforts in the Ratification of the ‘2012 Cape Town Agreement’
Speaking Wednesday, February 24, 2021 during the International Maritime Organization (IMO)-United Nations Webinar on the Ratification and Implementation of the 2012 Cape Town Agreement, Hon. Glassco called on world governments to adopt policies consistent with the 2012 Cape Town Agreement on the design and construction of new vessels. The NaFAA Boss who pledged the Liberian government’s support towards the ratification of the Cape Town Agreement, urged World governments to prioritize routine safety training for seafarers at least once a year. The 2012 Cape Town Agreement (CTA), which has been adopted by the IMO, replaces the Torremolinos Protocol of 1993 on the safety of fishing vessels. Until the CTA enters into force, there are no mandatory global safety regulations or standards for the safety of fishing vessels at sea.
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February 25, 2021 11:26 UTC
Liberia: Witnesses Tell Court Massaquoi Killed Family
While in the line, he took two of my brothers under the bridge that was his base and killed them there.”“I saw Massaquoi firing at the two brothers of mine under the bridge,” the man said. Massaquoi has not been moved to Liberia and is watching the proceedings through videolink. Massaquoi’s state appointed defense lawyer Kaarle Gunmerus Leslie Lumeh/New NarrativesThe second witness, speaking confidently, told the court that Massaquoi had soldiers with him, some with arms and some without. “I saw him well and he said he was the commander” the witness told the court. The court has directed journalists to conceal the identity of all witnesses in the case to protect them from intimidation and retaliation.
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February 25, 2021 10:07 UTC
Liberia: Catholic Prelate Cautions Parishioners to Believe in Science in COVID-19 Fight
Delivering his homily recently, Father Kroma emphasized that COVID-19 is real and its combat should be based on science and not faith. It is God alone in his mercy who will raid our world with the virus, but don’t put God to the test. The St. Kizito Catholic Church is one of the largest catholic congregations with in the Archdiocese of Monrovia and boost a service attendance of more than 1,000 people every Sunday. In adherence to the health authorities’ mandate, the Church, under the supervision of Father Kroma, has instituted several stringent measures aimed at protecting its members from contracting the virus. Since its establishment on June 3, 1982 the St. Kizito Catholic Church, through the catholic faith continues to evangelize, reach out and touch the lives of thousand Liberians, including non-Catholics at home and abroad.
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February 25, 2021 10:07 UTC
Liberia Declares War against Intellectual Property Theft
Monrovia – The government of Liberia through the Liberia Intellectual Property Office (LIPO) and its secretariat, the Copyright Society of Liberia (COSOL) has begun an inspection and enforcement exercise of businesses trading in audio and audio-visual contents to remove pirated copyright materials from the stream of Liberia commerce. Piracy put innovation, creativity, and investment at risk much to the detriment of the content creators,” Mr. Robertson said. He noted that government focus is now shaped on combating and suppressing the trade-in pirated goods by increasing inspection markets, and sales points; and enforcing the country’s Intellectual Property law–at the same time, building respect for IP rights through a public awareness campaign. “Pirated goods will be destroyed and the penalties for trading in forged commodities will be implemented according to the 2016 Liberia Intellectual Property Acts,” Hon. “We have a duty under the 2016 Intellectual Property Laws and the BERNE Convention to protect the creative content of all creators, be it Liberian work or foreign work.
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February 25, 2021 09:56 UTC
Liberia: Margibi County Legislative Caucus, Citizens Want Drug Abuse Become Nonbailable Offense
Capitol Hill, Monrovia — Citizens of Margibi County through their Legislative Caucus are calling for a review of the existing drug law of Liberia to make drug abuse a nonbailable offense. The law is currently under review by the 54th Legislature for possible amendment. The review comes at a time of an increasing wave of illegal drug use, mostly among young people across the country. In a petition to their Legislative Caucus, the citizens of Margibi County, called for the illegal trade to be a nonbailable offense. Meanwhile, in a communication to Plenary, the Margibi Legislative Caucus said, giving the importance of the citizens’ concern, they were affixing their signatures as a way of accentuating their citizens’ voice and showing support to the committee’s work on the drug law.
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February 25, 2021 09:45 UTC
Liberia: Citizens of Gbi-Doru Petition President Weah for County Status over ‘Decades of Neglect’
Please grant us independence, an independence in the form and fashion of a county status that would be named and stayled Gbi-Doru County with Dorgbor Town as its headquarters. “Equally and very visibly absent is the opportunity for any of the Gbi-Doru citizens to participate in the local administration of Nimba County, not even at janitorial level,” the citizens claimed. When Nimba gained county status in 1964, Gbi-Doru was officially part of the county. However, in their latest petition to President Weah, they said joining Rivercess is no longer an option. President Weah, as part of his county tour, visited Gbi-Doru Administrative District, his maternal home, becoming the first President to ever meet with citizens of that part of Liberia.
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February 25, 2021 09:32 UTC
Electrocuted AFL Soldier Departs Liberia For Advance Medical Treatment
MONROVIA — At long last, the ailing Sergeant of the Armed Forces of Liberia (AFL), who was electrocuted while on duty, George Kaifa, has been flown out of the country for advance medical treatment. Kaifa threatened to commit suicide due to the government’s delay to send him out of the country for advance medical treatment. Kaifa and the Liberian government over adequate treatment for their relative and the selection of a country best suited for the advance medical treatment. I want to also say thank you very much to Frontpage Africa for standing in the gap for me to seek better medical treatment. Kaifa was rushed to the John F. Kennedy Medical Center in Sinkor, where he stayed for a little over four months seeking medical treatment.
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February 25, 2021 08:48 UTC
Teach For Liberia is Recruiting Bachelor’s Degree Holders for Leadership Fellowship
Monrovia – Teach For Liberia (TFL) is excited to announce the commencement of our recruitment season! Our aim this year is to recruit 35 young professionals into the third cohort of our Leadership Development Fellowship. Teach For Liberia is an education non-profit that works to ensure every Liberian child gets access to excellent, world-class education. The Fellowship is a conduit for promoting quality education in Liberia by increasing the number of qualified teachers in the classrooms. Its recruitment targets college and university graduates who hold a bachelor’s degree in any discipline, are below 40 years old, and are passionate about transforming Liberia.
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February 25, 2021 08:37 UTC
Liberia: Wildlife and Conservation Reporters Network Aided in the Confiscation of Protected Animal
Monrovia — The Confiscation Unit of the Forestry Development Authority (FDA) with the aid of the Wildlife and Conservation Reporters Network have arrested a man for selling a Duiker (Baby Dear), one of the protected animals in Liberia. The man, John Flomo, believe to be in his late 60s, was caught selling the animal at a local restaurant in Sinkor, by the coordinator of the network, Joseph S. Wiah. The Wildlife and Conservation Reporters Network Coordinator, immediately contacted the Confiscation Unit of the FDA, who responded to the crime scene, and effected the arrest. The confiscated Duiker has been turned over to the Libassa Wildlife Sanctuary. In order to support sustainable use of wildlife for the benefit of the Republic of Liberia.
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February 25, 2021 06:56 UTC
IRC Receives $17.8m USAID Grant to Scale Up Health Services in Liberia
Monrovia — IRC Liberia has received a $17.8 million grant from USAID; the United States Agency for International Development to support the government of Liberia’s National Community Health Program. Faith Cooper, IRC Liberia Country Director said, “We are delighted to have been awarded this crucial grant by USAID. The grant will allow us to improve the quality of health services in the target areas. PACS supported the government to strengthen health systems, improve reproductive maternal and child health, as well as restore public confidence in health facilities and health staff. 1061 communities were certified as open-defecation free (ODF) and IRC also supported COVID-19 training for over 2000 community health workers.
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February 24, 2021 18:11 UTC
Liberian Journalist to Lead Global Environmental & Climate Conservation Initiative
Nigeria, Bauchi State – Development Journalist and Environmental Justice Advocate of Liberia, Moses R. Quollin is appointed as national director of the Global Environmental and Climate Conservation Initiative (Global ECC Initiative) in Liberia. The Nigeria base Global ECC Initiative is an independent international campaign organization which aims to be a global leader in environmental and climate conservation with a view to ensuring healthy environment and ecosystem balance for sustainable development. Moses R. Quollin is also still serving the second year of a two year ambassadorial post as country coordinator of the Global Youth Climate Action Initiative (Climate Action Group Liberia), an international climate campaign organization that engages in raising awareness on climate change, advocacy, youth mobilization and empowerment for climate actions. Quollin] immense contributions, the activism as true African Ambassador in environmental justice, and your relentless advocacy for your country and Africa’s social-economic development. He currently heads the Liberia Forest Media Watch (LFMW), a network of media practitioners working to promote transparency and accountability in forest governance, and coordinates a radical forest advocacy radio program on Okay 99.5 FM across Liberia.
Source:Front Page Africa
February 24, 2021 16:52 UTC
Liberians Are Unhappy about Economic Conditions but Divided on Impact of Protests
Liberians Are Unhappy about Economic Conditions but Divided on Impact of Protests — New Afrobarometer Study ShowsMONROVIA — Liberians hold gloomy views of the direction of the country, the country’s economic conditions, and their personal living conditions. Recent protests in Liberia have highlighted complaints about poor economic conditions and high levels of corruption in the country. However, a majority say protests are disruptive and should be avoided. Citizens also think the police and protesters are equally to blame for violence that ensues during public protests. o Half of citizens (50%) say public protests are an effective way to influence political leaders and policies, but almost as many (46%) disagree.
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February 24, 2021 13:04 UTC
Liberia: Court Halts Senate’s Action to Imprison NEC Commissioners; Invites Both Parties to a Conference
Monrovia – Members of the Board of Commissioners of the National Elections Commission (NEC) avoided going to Prison on Tuesday, February 23rd, as was planned by the Senate’s plenary on Thursday, February 18, and all thanks to the Supreme Court of Liberia. Meanwhile you are hereby ordered to stay all further proceedings and actions in the matter to include the incarceration pending the outcome of the conference,” the Supreme Court writ stated. After that day, any election case heard by the NEC and the Supreme Court could be deemed unconstitutional according to the senators. Any political party or independent candidate affected by such decision shall not later than seven days appeal against it to the Supreme Court. If the court sustains the election of a candidate, the Elections Commission shall act to effectuate the mandate of the Court.”
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February 24, 2021 12:33 UTC
Liberia: ‘Kosiah Raped Me Four Times’ Swiss Court Hears in Ongoing War Crimes Trial
War crimes suspect Alieu Kosiah in the Swiss Federal Criminal Court in Bellinzona. New Narratives/Leslie LumehBELLINZONA, Switzerland – A Liberian women told the Swiss Federal Criminal Court prosecuting Alieu Kosiah for war crimes that the former rebel commander raped her four times in one night in Voinjama, Lofa County. “I heard them (rebels) calling him (Kosiah) ‘General Kosiah,’” she said, adding the dawn attack on the village was the first time she heard of Kosiah. She also said she had known the sixth plaintiff, who had told the court he knew her during the war. It is also the first war crimes trial in a Swiss civilian court in the medieval, mountainous city Bellinzona.
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February 24, 2021 12:22 UTC