Liberia: Dr. Cassell Gives LWSC Striking Employees L$2M To Restore Water Supply In Grand Cape Mount
The amount presented to the aggrieved LWSC employees is equivalent to L$1,922,700. Dr. Cassell made the presentation of the amount when he visited the striking workers in the county on Tuesday, March 16. We want them to resume services and open the lines for our people to continue to receive safe drinking water because, water is life. He added that though numerous communications were sent out prior to the strike action, nobody show any concern to discourage the aggrieved employees from staging the go-slow action. Meanwhile, citizens of Robertsport, Grand Cape Mount County have lauded Dr. Cassell for “thinking” about them in times of need.
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March 17, 2021 19:18 UTC
Liberia: Naymote Condemns Arson Attacks Call for Political Tolerance
MONROVIA – Liberia’s premier democracy advancement institution, Naymote Partners for Democratic Development has strongly condemned the arson attacks (petrol bombs) on the National Elections Commission (NEC) and home of Associate Justice Joseph Nagbe by unknown men. The institution is calling on all political leaders and Liberians to be conflict sensitive, respect the rule of law to promote peace and prevent violence. The institution’s Executive Director, Eddie Jarwolo is calling for a politically tolerant society. He said democracy is a fundamental value in any society where the majority rules while the rights of the minority protected. The institution is calling for an urgent and impartial investigation by the Liberian National Police and perpetrators be brought to justice.
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March 17, 2021 16:52 UTC
Liberia: Lutheran Massacre Victims ask US Judge to find Ex-AFL Colonel Liable for the Slaughter
The St. Peter’s Lutheran Church Massacre is the single-worst atrocity in the Liberian Civil War (1989-2003), with 600 people—predominantly Gios and Manos—killed on July 29th, 1990. First VictoryA war crimes court campaigner with a placard at the “March for Justice” in 2018. “Everybody knows that the Lutheran Church Massacre happened, but there has been no accountability. The people responsible for the Lutheran Church Massacre remain free.”Victim John Z said, “It is very difficult for me to remember and speak about these events, because it makes me feel terrible. “We feel justice is closer,” said Marcus Quoigoah, president of the Lutheran Church Massacre Survivors Association.
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March 17, 2021 09:11 UTC
Liberia: Collaborating Political Parties Vow to Resist Corruption of the Courts; Says Brownie Saga is a Conspiracy against the People of Lofa County
MONROVIA – The Collaborating Political Parties (CCP) says it will resist the continued corruption of Liberia courts, and the continued use and/or abuse of the country’s judiciary to the detriment of peace, security and stability. “Today, therefore, let the word go forth that the CPP will resist the continued corruption of our courts, and the continued use and/or abuse of our judiciary to the detriment of our country’s peace, security and stability. “Let it be known that the CPP stands with the gallant men and women of the Armed Forces of Liberia who must be justly reimbursed as directed by the highest court. “Our duty to act is one we consider to be nationally compelling. Liberia cannot simply claim to be democratic, and at the same time, permit the actions of our courts and democratic institutions to bend the rule of law selectively, out of convenience, or be engaged in lawless behavior.
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March 17, 2021 07:52 UTC
Liberia: Elections Commission Headquarters Attacked with Petrol Bomb
MONROVIA – The National Elections Commission (NEC) is assisting the Liberia National Police (LNP) to investigate an arson attack on the its headquarters that led to the burning of one of the commission’s pickup truck. The perpetrator(s) remain unknown. According to the NEC, during preliminary investigation, additional unexploded petrol bombs were discovered in its premises. Last Wednesday, the home of Associate Justice Joseph Nagbeh was attacked in similar fashion. The perpetrators also remain unknown.
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March 17, 2021 07:52 UTC
Liberia: Emotional Witness Tells War Crimes Court Gibril Massaquoi Burned People Alive
He told the court that he was kept alive because he was literate and the fighters decided he was useful to them. The RUF terrorized Sierra Leone cutting the hands and arms from civilians including children. “I saw Gibril Massaquoi and Zigzag Maza in Kpokolahun, and I saw him (Massaquoi) among the soldiers and they were paying courtesy to him. The Mende tribe is in Sierra Leone, about three hours walk away from our town,” he said. She told the court she could not recall the exact name that she gave to the Finnish police who interviewed her before the trial.
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March 17, 2021 07:47 UTC
Association of Liberian Journalists in the Americas Calls on Justice Minister Musah Dean to Resign
MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota — The Association of Liberian Journalists in the Americas (ALJA) says it has lost trust and confidence in the ability of Justice Minister Musah Dean to effectively serve as Attorney General of Liberia. ALJA said when the Minister faced the Liberian Senate, he lied under oath after he distanced himself from the Solicitor General’s communication. The Association said the entire episode has eroded Minister Dean’s credibility and expressed shock that the Liberian senate failed hold him in contempt for perjury. ALJA says the fact that President Weah recently urged Liberians to purchase CCTV cameras for their own protection is an indictment of Minister Dean and the entire criminal justice system. The Association says because the Minister has failed to consistently uphold those values and effectively conduct the functions of his office, it believes the country would be better serve if the Justice Minister were to resign his position.
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March 17, 2021 07:41 UTC
Liberia: Solidaridad Sets to Turn over Newly Constructed Palm Mill to Local Farmers in Grand Bassa County
Monrovia – Scores of farmers in Compound Two, Grand Bassa County are poised to benefit from Solidaridad’s efficient mill initiative introduced in Liberia to boost palm oil extraction. Currently, he revealed that more than 25 local farmers are actively engaged with the cultivation of oil palm and the number is expected to increase. At full capacity, the mill will process one tonne of fresh fruit bunches per hour, and will serve over 600 oil palm farmers and processors in and around the community. Also speaking, J. Cyrus Saygbe Sr, Solidaridad’s Oil Palm Programme Manager in Liberia, said other mills are expected to be installed in Bong, Lofa and Nimba counties. The youth group has benefited from a modern office building and other trainings in oil palm cultivation and are poised to dedicate the structure soon.
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March 17, 2021 07:40 UTC
Liberia: Taiwanese Philanthropist, Dr. Henry Huang Donates Toyota Landcruiser Ambulance to Oniyama Health Center
Monrovia — A Taiwanese philanthropist, Dr. Henry Huang, along with his friends from Taiwan, has donated a 2014 Toyota Landcruiser valued at US$25,000 to Partner Liberia Inc. to be used as an ambulance at the Oniyama Specialist & Teaching Hospital’s (OSTH) Health Center in the Tweh Farm Community on the Bushrod Island in Monrovia. Huang visited OSTH when it was about to open in late 2017 and saw firsthand the many challenges faced with the Liberian health sector at the time and promised to help in the near future. He met with key stakeholders in the health sector at the time including Ministry of Health officials and members of the Liberia Medical & Dental Council,” Partner Liberia Country Director said. The hospital is located in the, Tweh Farm Community on the Bushrod Island outside Monrovia. The OSTH Health Center has an excellent record for checking on its patients as to their wellbeing after they have been treated, have received positive testimonials from Several patients.
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March 17, 2021 07:36 UTC
Liberia: St. Joseph’s Catholic Hospital Dedicates Outdoor Kitchen, Staff Residence Built and Donated by Japanese Government
Therefore, we have good friendship and this has come from the people of Japan to help Liberia,” Ambassador Tsutomu said. “The people of Japan are more motivated to support when they know that whatever they do is good and sustainable. We thank you from the bottom of our heart for giving us that housing unit for our staff,” he extolled. As mentioned by the Hospital Director Dawoh, the hospital currently has a 120 bed capacity and 160 staff while treating approximately 25,000 patients per year. GGHSP targets areas that aim to improve human security covering basic education, primary health care, water & sanitation, and agriculture.
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March 17, 2021 07:30 UTC
LACC Acting chair Says “Liberia’s Anti-corruption Rankings to Improve in 2022”
MONROVIA – The acting executive chairperson of the Liberia Anti-Corruption Commission (LACC), Cllr. Kanio Bai Gbala has declared that Liberia’s 2021 global anticorruption rankings as reported by Transparency International are set to improve drastically in 2022. Speaking to reporters after representing the LACC on the governance and transparency sector of the ninth edition of the European Union (EU)-Liberia Political Dialogue, Cllr. Gbala revealed that there are many measures being undertaken by the LACC to ensure Liberia is favorably reported next year. Gbala averred that the LACC had concluded draft legislation seeking to establish a fast-track corruption court, remove the statute of limitations for acts of corruption as well as obtain exclusive jurisdiction for the prosecution of corrupt acts.
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March 17, 2021 07:29 UTC
Liberia: Prince & Tawa Woods Foundation Distributes Educational Supplies
MONROVIA — The Prince & Tawa Woods Foundation has distributed educational supplies to Oral Modern Institute and Islamic Guidance Academy in Logan Town. One-hundred two (102) students benefitted at Oral Modern while 44 students benefitted at Islamic Academic. According to an official of the foundation Manfred Verdier, the donation is in keeping with their mission statement. The foundation awarded eight scholarships, four each, to students at the St. Edward Catholic and St. Matthew Methodist High Schools for the academic year. The community have welcomed me and wholeheartedly received my gesture,” said Prince Woods.
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March 17, 2021 07:18 UTC
Liberia: CSA Starts Training on ATAPS, Plans to Robustly Manage Harmonized GOL Payroll
“Today marks the beginning of full transitioning of all payroll-related activities to the Civil Service Agency as required by law,” he said. We had two payroll systems – one that was managed by the CSA under the Civil Service Module and then the general allowance managed by the head of entities. The fact that general allowance was purely discretionary, it inflated the wage bill, it created disparity [and] created all kinds of inequality on the payroll.”The Alternative Temporary Automated Payroll System (ATAPS) is currently processing payroll for the Government of Liberia. This system was put in place because the previous system (Civil Service Module) did not meet the requirements for multi-currency functionality adopted under the new harmonization scheme. Currently, the transition is on the way to migrate data from ATAPS to the CSM platform deployed at the CSA.
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March 17, 2021 07:17 UTC
Mary Himmie Youth Rehabilitation Foundation Embarks On Rescue Mission For “Zogos” In Liberia
Disadvantaged youths are commonly known as “zogos” in Liberia. I want to let you know that Jesus loves you and Mary Himmie love you too. For their part, the disadvantaged youths commended Pastor Himmie for having “good plans” for them during these difficult times in the history of the country. In 1994, the Mary Himmie Youth Habilitation Foundation was established as an orphanage in Monrovia. Pastor Himmie then transformed the orphanage into a foundation under the captioned: Mary Himmie Youth Habilitation Foundation.
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March 17, 2021 07:07 UTC
Liberians Want a Voice in Choosing Their County Superintendents, New Afrobarometer Study Shows
MONROVIA – A large majority of Liberians want their county superintendents to be elected directly by the citizens instead of being appointed by the president, a new Afrobarometer survey shows. Under the current appointment system, relatively few citizens say they contact their county superintendents to discuss problems or share their views, and popular trust in county superintendents is low compared to other leaders. Key findingsAlmost eight in 10 Liberians say county superintendents should be directly elected by voters, including 62% who “agree strongly” with this view (Figure 1). Only a quarter (24%) of Liberians say they trust their county superintendents “a lot” or “somewhat.” Along with members of the House of Representatives (23%) and senators (21%), county superintendents are considered less trustworthy than many other officials (Figure 3). Statement 1: County superintendents should be directly elected by voters.
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March 16, 2021 15:33 UTC