Liberia: Incumbent Senator Darius Dillon Unveils Campaign Team As Elections Commission Officially Opens Campaign
SEN. DILLON: “Our campaign team is more of a fold of people. “Our campaign team is more of a fold of a people. But all persons from Montserrado that support our campaign, you are a member of our campaign team,” Senator Dillon said. He continues: “The biggest and most important campaign team that we have is our people. Senator Dillon thanked the group and every other contributor including the diaspora Liberians for the support.
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November 19, 2020 06:33 UTC
Liberia: Speaker Blames Scarcity of Liberian Dollars on Hoarding by Foreign Businesses
He made specific accusations against foreign business entrepreneurs residing in Liberia and warned them to adhere to things that will allow they and Liberians coexist. Rep. Haja Fata Siryon, current lawmaker of District #3 while Zarzar is Representative of Sinoe County District #3. The UL Board of Trustees elected Representative Zarzar as its chair during the Board’s regular meeting held on Wednesday, August 28, 2019. Representative Zarzar, who has already been inducted, replaces the late Dr. Dominic N. Tarpeh, former Chair of the Board who died in December 2018. Before Representative Zarzar’s election as Chair of the Board of Trustees, he served as Vice-Chair, and since January 2019, as Acting Chair of the Board of Trustees.
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November 19, 2020 06:22 UTC
Liberia: Movement against Representatives’ Senate Elections Rallies Voters to Reject 17 Lawmakers on December 8
There are 17 members of the House that are vying for senatorial seats in their respective counties in the ensuing December 8, 2020 Special Senatorial Elections (SSE). “Being a sitting Representative and contesting for another position is a clear attempt to portray how greedy, over ambitious, selfish and psychopathic those individuals are. It continued: “On that note, The Movement Against the Election of Representative to the Senate of Liberia hereby declare the following individuals as threats to the national coffers of the state. The group pointed out that the agriculture sector has retrogressed desperately, with Liberia now spending US$100 million to import its staple food, rice. The NEC, in September of this year said the amount of US$390,214.32 was needed to conduct the By-elections, with Montserrado County District #9 taking US$223,423.97, while US$166,790.35 was projected for Sinoe County District #2.
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November 19, 2020 06:09 UTC
Liberian Wins Transitional Justice Institute/Northern Ireland Human Rights Commission Dissertation Prize
MONROVIA – Yah Parwon, has been awarded this year’s Transitional Justice Institute / Northern Ireland Human Rights Commission (NIHRC) Dissertation Prize. Northern Ireland Human Rights Commission (NIHRC) Chief Commissioner Les Allamby said, “On behalf of the Commission, I offer my congratulations to Yah Parwon, winner of this year’s Transitional Justice Institute (TJI)/NI Human Rights Commission Dissertation Prize. The topic chosen is a fascinating and important one. Yah’s work is exemplary of what we aim to support and enable through our taught postgraduate programs. We are excited to see how Yah applies the knowledge and skills from her TJI LLM to her future activities.”
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November 19, 2020 06:08 UTC
100 Emerging Leaders from ECOWAS participates in YPLS Africa Next Week in Liberia
MONROVIA – The Young Political Leadership School Africa will host its seventh cohort in Monrovia, Liberia bringing a diverse group of 100 emerging leaders (51% women and 49% men) from across the ECOWAS region and Cameroon on next week Monday to Friday, 23rd – 27th November 2020. They are expected to challenge, inspire, motivate, and spark new insights for participants to lead in their respective countries while adhering to democratic principles, ideas, and values for improved governance in their respective countries. After the one week program, participants will engage in a three months practicum required, they are going to organize community events, engage with political leaders, democratic activists, organize debates on national issues and get involved in community service programs. The YPLS Africa was established in April 2016 and has built the capacity of 530 young political leaders from across Africa. Alumni are doing amazing work within their respective countries, leading change in their communities and transforming lives, advancing electoral democracy, inclusive governance and holding elected leaders accountable for their actions.
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November 19, 2020 06:00 UTC
Liberia: Supreme Court Grants CPP’s Petition Against Holding of Referendum
MONROVIA – The Supreme Court of Liberia on Wednesday, November 18, in a unanimous opinion, granted the Petition for a Writ of Prohibition against the holding of the Referendum filed by the CPP. It could be recalled that consistent with Article 91 of the Constitution, the Legislature adopted a Joint Resolution, proposing a Constitutional Referendum to amend eight (8) Articles of the 1986 Constitution of the Republic of Liberia. If for instance, a voter votes “YES” to ballot Measure Number 3, his “YES” vote automatically translates into an approval of all the proposed amendments that have been collapsed under ballot Measure Number 3. If on the other hand, he votes “No”, it automatically translates into a rejection of all the proposed amendments that have been collapsed under ballot Measure Number 3. The Supreme Court went further to state that “to the mind of this Court, this is a violation of the letters and intent of the Constitution and the citizens’ rights of choice.
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November 19, 2020 05:59 UTC
Liberia: World Hope International Breaks Ground to Construct Several WASH Facilities in Peace Island
Congo Town – The World Hope International (WHI), a humanitarian organization has broken ground for the construction of several Water Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) facilities in the Peace Island Community in Congo Town, Monrovia. The project is being undertaken by World Hope International through the Liberia Country Program in partnership with Habitat for Humanity International, Cities Alliance and the Government of Liberia. According to Mr. Kollie, assessment by World Hope International shoe that access to WASH facilities was at a low scale in the peace Island Community. Wie expressed delight that the people of Peace Island are about to benefit from such initiative. The Peace Island Community which came into existence during the tenure of former President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf is reportedly lacking behind in development in every aspect.
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November 19, 2020 05:59 UTC
Africa Elections Monitoring Group Calls for AU, ECOWAS’ Intervention in Guinea, Ivory Coast to Address Elections’ Impasse
The group made the assertions in the wake of the controversial elections in Guinea and Ivory Coast that have claims the lives of dozens of citizens of both countries. But the constitutional court ruled in favor of Conde on grounds that they failed to produce any evidence. In the Ivory Coast, Ouattara was declared victor with more than 94 percent of the vote, which was boycotted by the main opposition. Said the group: “ECOWAS should play a neutral role by speaking the truth during its intervention when there is instability in any ECOWAS state. It further called on authorities in charge of elections at various Guinean embassies to recognize civil society organizations involved with monitoring the process.
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November 19, 2020 05:59 UTC
Thomas Doe Nah Fail to Address the Crux of the Matter: Where are the Millions of USD and LD That Are Unaccounted For?
Thomas Doe Nah Fail to Address the Crux of the Matter: Where are the Millions of USD and LD That Are Unaccounted For? MR. DOE-NAH, had all the opportunity in the world to address the issue. Our newsroom chief went as far as to sending a copy of the so-called “doctored” report to Mr. Doe-Nah. BY DISMISSING the inquiry from FPA, Mr. Doe-Nah was in effect, throwing away a golden opportunity to address the matter. SADLY, MR. DOE-NAH, heads an institution which recently lost two of its auditors to mysterious deaths.
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November 18, 2020 08:14 UTC
Liberia Council of Churches Says Pres. Weah Call for Citizens to Acquire CCTV Cameras for Protection is A “Statement Of Frustration”
Founded in 1982, the Liberian Council of Churches is the umbrella organization for churches, faith-based and religious institutions operating in Liberia. Take actionsBishop Brown , however, called on President Weah to go beyond just expressing frustration over the situation and take concrete actions. He noted that it is now time that Liberia confronts the high rate of mysterious deaths within the society. He indicated that it will require “ingenuity and expertise” for government to establish the actual facts surrounding mysterious deaths in the Liberian society. There has been mixed reactions on the social media since the call was made by President Weah, with a huge number of citizens making mockery of the Liberia leader’s assertions.
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November 18, 2020 07:52 UTC
“We Have Failed The Country” – Bethel World Outreach Ministries International Bishop Darlingston G. Johnson Says of Clergymen in Liberia
The Presiding Bishop of Bethel World Outreach Ministries International, based in the United States, stressed that, “We (the church) have the opportunity to nurture them, and train them and correct them in our churches. According to Bishop Johnson, the church needs to share that glorious Gospel that declares whether we live or die, we are the Lord’s. Hence, Bishop Johnson unveils that his church will now focus on building more schools with emphasis on strong foundational Christian principles and values. He says the church’s new plan, which rolls out next January 2021, will involve name change of the church from Bethel World Outreach to Harvest Intercontinental Ministries. Owing to his international efforts, Bishop Johnson received the Key to the City of Douala, Cameroon, the Key to the City of Monrovia, Liberia, and the Key to the City of Freetown, Sierra Leone.
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November 18, 2020 07:52 UTC
Senate Justifies Ja’neh’s Impeachment; Says it was conducted in a very fair and transparent manner as prescribed by the 1986 Constitution of Liberia
The Liberian Senate wishes to state unequivocally that it would have reacted by now to the verdict of the ECOWAS Court in the JA’NEH Impeachment Case. Kabineh Ja’neh was conducted in a very fair and transparent manner as prescribed by the 1986 Constitution of Liberia, the relevant laws of our country and the Standing Rules of the Liberian Senate. Therefore, section 24 of the Senate Rules was revised to make Senate Rule 63 coherent with the Constitution of Liberia. The entire impeachment trial process was transparent, legally and constitutionally-sound and totally void of inducements, coercion, political collaboration, vengeance, and politicking the Statement concludes. The Liberian Senate in no way violated the rights, in any form, of Cllr Kabineh Ja’neh prior to, during and after his impeachment trial.
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November 18, 2020 07:52 UTC
Liberian-American Wilfred Russell Eyes Brooklyn Park Mayoral Post in U.S.
BROOKLYN PARK, MN – Mr. Wynfred N. Russell, an American-Liberian and a former lecturer at the University of Minnesota has declared his intention to contest for the post of mayor for Brooklyn Park in Minnesota. With a population of more than 80,000 people, Brooklyn Park is the sixth-largest city in Minnesota and the fourth largest in the metropolitan area. Announcing his candidature of the residents of city, Mr. Russell wrote:“I have represented the West District on the City Council since January 2019. “Brooklyn Park is a remarkable, diverse community filled with talented and educated people who share a deep appreciation for our beautiful park system and amenities. Minnesota is home to the largest population of Liberians in the United States with Brooklyn Park home to most of them.
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November 18, 2020 07:41 UTC
Newly Commissioned Commerce Minister Mawine Diggs Assures Liberians of Staple Commodities’ Price, Embarks on Tour of Major Importers
Minister Mawine G. Diggs (second from right) who replaced Professor Wilson Tarpeh, has hit the ground running with a tour of warehouses of major commodities’ importers in Liberia to see firsthand the number of goods, including the nation’s staple, rice available for consumption. “The conversation with our business people is that there is a room to either increase or decrease the price a bit. Tour of Major ImportersMeanwhile, Minister Diggs, who replaced Professor Wilson Tarpeh, has hit the ground running with a tour of warehouses of major commodities’ importers in Liberia to see firsthand the amount of goods, including the nation’s staple, rice available for consumption. At Fouani Brothers, the Operation Manager, James Dixon told Minister Diggs and her team that 2.1 million bags of rice is currently stored at the warehouse, with additional quantity expected in to the country soon. Meeting with Commerce inspectorsThe Minister was accompanied by the Inspector General of the Ministry of Commerce, Josephine Davis.
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November 18, 2020 07:41 UTC
INCHR Commences Palava Hut Hearing for War Victims and Perpetrators in Liberia’s Worst War-affected Counties
It aims to foster post-war healing, reconciliation, and peaceful coexistence through community-driven Palava huts in the worst war-affected counties of Liberia. The hearing is part of th The Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) recommendations in its final report, released in June 2009. Despite almost two decades after the war, the INCHR Acting Chairman says war victims are traumatized, adding that they have had no present and future. William R. Tolbert III says the palava hut hearing is critical for both victims and perpetrators of the Liberia’s civil war. “However, many Liberians feel that the implementation of the recommendations will go a long way in maintaining peace, National reconciliation, and total healing.
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November 18, 2020 07:30 UTC