Deputy Speaker Supports War Criminal Trials in Liberia But Wants Infrastructure, Legal Processes to be Setup
We must put in place the requisite infrastructure and legal instruments and solicit the needed funds in order to smoothly facilitate the prosecution of war crimes cases here in Liberia,” he said. We must put in place the requisite infrastructure and legal instruments and solicit the needed funds in order to smoothly facilitate the prosecution of war crimes cases here in Liberia.” Cllr. However, there is a lack of infrastructure that needs to be addressed in order to give ‘free, fair, and transparent’ justice for both perpetrators and victims of war crimes and crimes against humanity. Certainly yes, former President Charles Taylor was prosecuted for crimes committed in Sierra Leone, however, the most important thing is ‘we cannot forget Liberia war crimes for crimes committed in other countries’. Or an attempt for sustainable justice to ensure that all those who bear the greatest responsibility of war crimes and crimes against humanity are brought to justice?
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February 12, 2021 02:25 UTC
ITC, UNWTO and MICAT Bridge Gap in Liberia’s Tourism Industry through Digital Marketing Training
Monrovia – The International Trade Center (ITC) and the United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) conducted a two-day Digital Marketing Training Programme for tourism sector stakeholders in partnership with the Ministry of Information, Cultural Affairs and Tourism (MICAT). The Digital Marketing Training was the first training of its kind in Liberia within the ITC and UNWTO tourism development support for Liberia. This Digital Marketing Training Course aims to help tourism leaders actively promote Liberia as a tourism destination. It provided us useful insights as to how to develop our own content when it comes to digital marketing. We appreciate the ITC and UNWTO for their support and collaboration towards the development of the Liberia tourism sector.
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February 12, 2021 01:52 UTC
Liberia: Administration of Nimba County Community College Lauds Cummings’ Contribution to Engineering College Construction
It can be recalled Cummings in 2019 donated LD$ 5.2 million Liberian dollars (US$25,000) towards the construction of an Engineering Department of the college. His contribution, Cummings said, was a demonstration of his unwavering commitment to the developmental aspirations of the people of Nimba and Liberia. The visit of Cummings to the Nimba County Community College was part of his agenda for a two-day visit to Nimba county. “Glad to see you, Alexander Cummings,” was what a 42-year-old woman said upon meeting Cummings. “Come and hug me, Alexander Cummings,” a woman visiting her family in Ganta said when Cummings offered to pose for a photograph.
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February 12, 2021 01:45 UTC
Liberia Talksports Hosts A Month Crowd–Soccer Tourney
Liberia Talksports is an online sports platform that supports and promotes talents precisely sporting activities both in Liberia and in the Diaspora. According to Liberia Talksports Chief Coordinator, Jonathan O. Grigsby, Jnr., the month – long tournament will be held under the theme: “Using Sports to Eliminate Drugs Abuse”. Mr. Grigsby, Jnr. Mr. Grigsby, Jnr. The Chief Coordinator of Liberia Talksports said the games will be played over the weekend.
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February 12, 2021 01:41 UTC
Media Hub Liberia Solemnly Recalls Tragic Death of “EXECUTIVE HORN”
Monrovia – February 10 marked the second anniversary of the tragic death of Mr. Gabriel Nyantie Wilson referred to in presidential circles as: “EXECUTIVE HORN”. Media Hub Liberia, a Liberian-own media firm solemnly recalls Gabriel’s demise because he propagated and inspired the practice of art and culture through his devotion to hooting the traditional horn even at the Presidency of the Country, unhindered. In this regard, the media firm compliments President George Weah for retaining the tooting of the horn whenever he addresses public functions. On Saturday, March 23, 2019, Media Hub Liberia and the Ministry of Information Cultural Affairs and Tourism (MICAT) placed Gabriel’s relics in the National Museum on Broad Street. On their part, Grebo Elder, and former Maryland County Superintendent, Wah-Mle Elliott and the Wilson-family spokesperson, Sie-Teba Neufville said the traditional horn was used to motivate warriors during the tribal wars.
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February 11, 2021 13:07 UTC
Defense Minister Hon.M/G Daniel D. Ziankahn, (Ret) Speech on Liberia’s 64th Armed Forces Day Celebration
However, due to the urgency for a collective response effort, the involvement of our Armed Forces in the fight against the rapid spread of the Corona Virus became imperative. Your ExcellencyA little over ten months ago, you instructed the Armed Forces of Liberia to begin construction of sidewalk pavements at several locations in the country. Additionally, a year ago, you instructed the Armed Forces of Liberia to develope a strategic framework for the implementation of an Agriculture program. As we celebrate this day, let us remember that we have set the milestone towards the attainment of a better Armed Forces of Liberia. Happy Armed Forces Day!!!!!!
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February 11, 2021 12:00 UTC
Liberia: Traditional Leaders Want Alternative Livelihoods, Sustained Dialogues to End Female Genital Mutilation
Chief Zanzan Kawar said the livelihoods of women traditional leaders including elders depend on preparing women and girls to become successful and respectable housewives and law abiding citizens, and as such, there was a need to provide alternative economic livelihood for practitioners. To mark the celebration of the International Day of Zero Tolerance for Female Genital Mutilation, the government and its partners organized an event which brought together the traditional leaders and called on them to see reasons to end the practice. So, it requires continued engagements with the main players in order to end its most sacred rituals, FGM. He added that the livelihoods of most women traditional leaders including elders depend on preparing women and girls to become successful and respectable housewives and law abiding citizens, and as such, there was a need to provide alternative economic livelihood for practitioners. It is for your traditional leaders, the elders, and the women to work together.”
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February 11, 2021 11:07 UTC
Liberia: Yayeh Initiative Launches Spelling Bee
Former Miss AMEU Yayesorie Jalloh is Hosting A Spelling Competition For High Schools around MontserradoMONROVIA – The Yeyeh Initiative is co-operating with the Ministry of Education and other partners to present the National Back to School Spelling-Bee Competition which begins from March 26-27 2021. The primary rounds of the competition are conducted at the Paynesville Town Hall and the grand finale at the Monrovia City Hall theatre. And winners of the Spelling Bee will walk away with awesome prizes and benefits such as cash benefits, books, pens, computers, one-year local scholarships as well as a full international undergraduates program for the first winner. The release quotes organizers as saying that at the end of the challenge, the third winner will walk away with computers, books, and pens pulse cash. The second winner will also receive computers, books, and pens plus cash as well and the first winner will walk away with cash benefits, computers, books, and pens.
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February 10, 2021 07:18 UTC
Liberia’s Oldest Church Celebrates 200 Anniversary with Pledge to Transform Lives, Renew Communities
Monrovia – Liberia’s historic Providence Baptist Church today, February 10 begins its bicentennial celebration with a new vision set on transforming lives and renewing communities “intentionally and radically.”At a press conference on Tuesday, the Senior Pastor of the Church, the Rev. Dr. Samuel B. Reeves, Jr. also called on Liberians at home and abroad to unite and a build a prosperous nation guided by God. The Bicentennial celebration is being held under the theme, “Bridge to Providence!”The Providence Baptist Church, known as the cornerstone of the nation played a pivotal role in the formation of Liberia. It was in the Church that the historic Declaration of Independence was signed. They, in separate remarks stressed the importance of the celebration and called on Liberians at home and abroad to join the events.
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February 10, 2021 07:18 UTC
Liberia: Elections Commission Board of Commissioners Reaffirms Frank Foko’s Victory in District 9 By-election
MONROVIA – The Board of Commissioners of the National Elections Commission, (NEC) has reaffirmed Mr. Frank Saah Foko as the winner of the December 2021 electoral District 9, Montserrado County Representative by-election. The unanimous ruling of the Board of NEC was read on Tuesday by Chairperson Davidetta Browne Lansanah. However, lawyers representing the Complainant Fubi F. Henries of the Collaborating Political Parties, CPP, led by Cllr. Chairperson Browne Lansanah said the complainant Fubi Henries failed to establish that irregularity and fraud occurred during the Representative By-Election on December 8 and that could change outcome of the election. The Board cited several opinions from the Supreme Court including the case Sando Johnson versus NEC decided December 2005, Brumskine et al versus NEC decided 21 December 2017, and Fayd versus Dennie, 39 LLR 587, decided 1999.
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February 10, 2021 07:18 UTC
Ministry of Lands and Mines Concludes Technical Visit to ArcelorMittal Liberia
Deputy Minister Sherman praised the very high quality of training being offered at the VTC and recognized the positive livelihood programs and environmental actions being supported by ArcelorMittal Liberia. Debriefing executives of ArcelorMittal Liberia at the close of the visit, Deputy Minister Sherman said it was important to consider the critical timeline of the Phase II expansion project. The more iron ore ArcelorMittal Liberia produces, the better it is for the government and people of Liberia,” Deputy Minister Sherman emphasized. However, he also called on ArcelorMittal Liberia to make improvements in several important areas highlighted by his team. In the last fifteen years of operations, ArcelorMittal Liberia has been a strategic partner to the country.
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February 10, 2021 06:45 UTC
Liberia: FLY & LINSU Launch National Youth & Students Monitoring Taskforce
MONROVIA – Two youth and students advocacy groups, The Federation of Liberian Youth (FLY) and the Liberia National Students Union (LINSU) Tuesday launched the National Youth and Students Taskforce with a call from the population to support their quest for genuine advocacy. The aim of the Taskforce, among other things, is to elevate the issues on budget tracking, with key focus on education, security, justice, and the rule of law. As part of the initiative, the two bodies are also expected to begin a nationwide monitoring and budget tracking of key sectors including; health, education and the rule of law. The youth and students umbrella body stressed that they will endeavor to foster genuine advocacy hereby aimed at digging into impacts of the deliverables of the Government of Liberia’s National Budgetary Allocation on the livelihood of the common people. Meanwhile, the intense nationwide youth and students tour which is expected to begin On February 15, 2021, is under the theme: Advocacy through monitoring.
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February 10, 2021 06:33 UTC
Civil Society Groups Want Senator Varney Sherman Stripped from Influential Judiciary Committee’s Chairmanship
Monrovia – Liberia’s largest civil society platform, the National Civil Society Council of Liberia and the Liberia CSOs Anti-Corruption Coalition have petitioned the Liberian to remove Senator H. Varney Sherman of Grand Cape Mount County as Chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee. On December 9, 2020, marking International Anti-Corruption Day, the United Sates Department of Treasury placed Senator Sherman on economic sanction for his alleged role in a thread of bribery and corruption related cases. Harry Varney Gboto-Nambi Sherman is removed as Chairman of the Liberian Senate Judiciary Committee. The Liberia CSOs Anti-Corruption Coalition and the National Civil Society Council of Liberia will continue to advocate and promote transparency, accountability and integrity in the governance framework of the Republic of Liberia,” vowed. In the statement signed by James Koryor, national coordinator of the Liberia CSOs Anti-Corruption Coalition, James S. Swen, National Secretary-General, National Civil Society Council of Liberia, and Mrs. Pope-Kai.
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February 10, 2021 02:47 UTC
France Assures Liberia’s Ministry of Defense of Cooperation in the Security Sector
Barclay Training Center, Monrovia – Liberian Defense boss, Major General Daniel D. Ziankahn, Jr., (Rtd. ),has called for reinforced relationship between the French Defense Sector and its Liberian counterpart. The Liberian Defense Chief expressed satisfaction over the impact of maritime training on the Liberian Coast Guard. Also making remarks, Colonel Xavier Clochard said his government’s interests are in the areas of training for MINUSMA, Maritime Training, French Training and Research and Development (R&D). He informed Minister Ziankahn that personnel of Liberia’s defense sector stand to benefit from trainings that are tailored to meet reality regarding emerging threats, especially in the area of intelligence gathering and sharing.
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February 09, 2021 19:52 UTC
Liberia Does Not Have An Army – Liberia Has A Brigade and Here’s Why
Liberia Does Not Have An Army – Liberia Has A Brigade and Here’s WhyThe Liberian people deserve to know the truth ahead of Armed Forces Day on February 11. Martin Kollie [email protected], Contributing WriterIn terms of military strength ranking, Liberia only tops a small south Asian landlocked kingdom. Out of 138 countries, Liberia ranks 137 with a rating of 9.5753 according to the 2021 Global Fire Power Military Ranking. With all due respect, the official rank of the Chief of Staff, Prince C. Johnson, is Brigadier General and not General, Lieutenant General, or even Major General. The military spending/defense budget of Liberia for 2017 was US$20m, a 4.23% increase from 2016 under former Pres.
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February 09, 2021 19:07 UTC