Liberia: Former Paynesville City Mayor Cyvette Gibson to Contest Montserrado District 9 By-Election
Cyvette Gibson, the former Paynesville City Mayor says she is the right person to make Montserrado County District 9 an unwavering districtMonrovia – Cyvette Gibson, the former Paynesville City Mayor has entered the Montserrado County District#9 Representative race to replace Munah Pelham-Youngblood, the fallen Lawmaker who died July 8, 2020. Madam Gibson served with distinction at the Monrovia City Corporation as senior staff under former City Mayor Mary Broh for three years before moving over to the Paynesville City Corporation as City Mayor. There, at the Paynesville City, Madam Gibson was referred to by many as a developmental Mayor. The Montserrado County District#9 Representative Candidate who is contesting as an independent candidate says based on her engagements across Montserrado County District#9, the need and desire for experience, passion, and committed leadership cannot be overemphasized. “My tenure at the Monrovia City Corporation and the Paynesville City Corporation has prepared me for this quest,” she said.
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October 22, 2020 07:18 UTC
Liberia: Youthful Peace Advocate Urges AU, ECOWAS to Engage Ruling, Opposition Parties to Commit to Peaceful Elections Ahead of December Polls
Monrovia – Liberia’s youthful peace activist, Moses N. Buwee has called on the African Union (AU) and the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) to engage major stakeholders including the ruling and opposition political parties to commit to peaceful elections ahead of the December 8, 2020 polls. “I am concerned about the political violence in the country and call on AU and ECOWAS to dialogue with political parties’ leaders, youth leagues’ leaders and NEC before December 8, 2020. And the dialogue should invite religious and traditional leaders, International organizations, youth organizations and CSOs for all of them to commit to peace,” Buwee urged. Buwee made, while speaking at a cross section of young people during a round-table dialogue on the role of youths in promoting peaceful elections. He also stressed that Liberia’s peace should be prioritize by every Liberian including opposition and the ruling party.
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October 22, 2020 07:18 UTC
What Concerns Will Sway Voters?
Gbarnga, Bong County – Election season is in full swing in Bong County. Those agitations from majority of Muslims in Bong County have given rise to the emergence of Swaray. And her open confession of not supporting the CDC candidate in Bong County Henry Yallah is said to have made matters worse. The speculations heightened when the chairman of the party in Bong County, Waifa Siafa, accompanied Dumoe to a political rally in the county. This is why we are asking the people of Bong County to give us anther nine years mandate.
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October 22, 2020 07:07 UTC
Liberia: CDC Chairman Speaks on Talk Show Host T-Max Jlateh Allegations of Being Pursued by Agents of Ruling Party
“I have never seen a man in my life that is peaceful as George Weah. He promised that anyone caught in violence during the pending campaign process will be dealt with in accordance with the law. “Any CDCian that gets involved in violence will have themselves to blame because the Party will act. “We didn’t relent to suspend a county chairman in Bong County who was involve in disturbing a meeting. “Whatever goes wrong as Liberian you have the most loss it does not matter which party you come from.
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October 22, 2020 07:07 UTC
Election Security in Liberia
At the Foundation for Human Rights Defense, we concord with popular views that the most fundamental principle that defines a credible election is a reflection of the free will of the people. So, for anyone who cares about patriotism and the image of their country (Liberia) abroad, there has to be a unanimous consensus that any action that compromises the integrity of the election process is absolutely unacceptable. The value of a free and fair elections are much more important than the loyalty owed to any political party etc. A clear effort to silence the voices of dissent and intimidate the media. We at the Foundation for Human Right Defense (FOHRD) are going to be closely monitoring the entire process leading up to the upcoming mid-term election in Liberia.
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October 22, 2020 06:00 UTC
Liberia: Ministry Of Finance And Development Planning Establishes Comptroller And Accountant General Department To Ensure Genuine Financial Management
MONROVIA – The Government of Liberia says it will today Wednesday launch the establishment of the Comptroller and Accountant General Department of the Ministry of Finance and Development Planning which will situate the country on a solid and sustainable path to genuine Public Financial Management Reforms. The establishment of the comptroller and Accounting General Department is a key reform that has been requested by the International community for several years. Janga A. Kowo said the new reforms will place Liberia in straight compliance regional and global best practices in public financial management and public sector accounting and level the country up with its peers in the sub-region. He also thanked the National Legislature and the entire leadership of the Ministry of Finance and Development Planning for passing the proposed amendments to the Public Financial Management Act 2009, which among other things calls for the establishment of a comptroller and Accountant General’s Department within the Ministry of Finance and Development Planning. He expressed gratitude to the development partners for their technical and financial support which has significantly contributed to the level of progress made so far in the public financial management reform process over the years.
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October 21, 2020 07:18 UTC
Liberia: VP Taylor Firm on Not Supporting Ruling Party's Senatorial Candidate in Bong County
“I maintain my stance that I won’t be supporting Senator Henry Yallah for the Senate seat in Bong County. “I know the vice president is party-disciplined and I know upon her return she will support Senator Yallah’s re-election. “The coalition needs the seat in Bong County and I know very well it’s going to be possible. “The vice president has demonstrated political relevance in Bong County over the years by winning two senatorial elections in Bong County. Howard-Taylor has high approval ratings from Bong County residents having won two successive elections in the county 2005 and 2014.
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October 21, 2020 07:18 UTC
Professor Patrick Lawrence Nimene Seyon: A Eulogy
Today we say farewell to Professor Dr. Patrick Lawrence Nimene Seyon, a distinguished Liberian public intellectual and progressive activist. Patrick served as Director of Planning and Development and later as Vice President for Administration. During the formation of the Interim Government of National Unity in late 1990, Professor Seyon was appointed President of the University of Liberia. 20th century Liberia has not had a more selfless, dedicated and commit public intellectual than Professor Seyon. In the pantheon of leaders of higher education in Liberia, the name of Professor Dr. Patrick Lawrence Nimene Seyon will rank among the best.
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October 21, 2020 07:17 UTC
Liberia: Orphans Engaging Into Prostitution – Orphan Concern Raises Alarms; Blames Govt for Lack of Support
He attributed the present constraints at various orphanages to the lack of adequate support from government. “The current living status of orphans across Liberia is really, really poor and deplorable. The children living at the orphanages are living at the mercy of the communities. According to him, children staying at various orphanages will become “zogos” if the necessary support and care are not provided them. “President Weah-before becoming President will on many times go to the orphanages and provide them food and support.
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October 21, 2020 07:07 UTC
Liberia: Ex-Soldier Charged over Brutalization of 27 Persons; Forwarded to Court
Monrovia – Cheeseman Cole, ex-soldier of the Armed Forces of Liberia has been formally charged and forwarded to court. Others collaborators of Cole charged in absentia are James, Galayi, Marcus and Junior. The charge sheet stated that Cole’s antics violated chapter 14.20, chapter 10, section 10.1, chapter 17, section 17.11, chapter 14, section 14.51 and chapter 15, section 15.53 of the revised penal code of Liberia. “…which is inhuman and cruel to the existence of human life.”According to the Police, its investigation stated Cole admitted interacting with six of the of the twenty-seven persons who showed up to give evidence but denied interaction with Winston and Dominic. But, the charge sheet stated, Cole’s accomplice admitted that he interacted with the missing men and they were tied, beaten and their moneys and phones were taken from them at different intervals.
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October 21, 2020 07:07 UTC
University of Liberia’s Mass Communication Department, UNICEF Trained 30 Journalists from Seven Counties on Sexual Gender-based Violence Reporting
University of Liberia’s Mass Communication Department, UNICEF Trained 30 Journalists from Seven Counties on Sexual Gender-based Violence ReportingParticipants being lectured by UNICEF Child Protection Officer, Madam Ina Christensen during the workshopFendall, Montserrado County – The Department of the Mass Communication of the University of Liberia in partnership with UNICEF has begun a two-day media training for 30 journalists from six counties on Sexual and Gender-Based Violence, Harmful Practices and Sexual Exploitation and Abuse. The theme of the two-day media training is Media Empowerment: Key to Ending SGBV, HP, and SEA. She stressed that journalists need to be more proactive in reporting more sexual gender-based, harmful practices, and sexual exploitation and abuse. Mr. Coffey added that journalists reporting rape cases and SGBV issues must report with fairness. “In reporting rape cases, be accurate, balanced, credible and objective,” he said.
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October 21, 2020 06:56 UTC
Tutumatu: Another Educative Traditional Liberian Movie Released
MONROVIA – A famous traditional Liberian movie, Tutumatu that featured talented Liberians who showcased their artistic talents in an educative and amusing fashion, has been released to help uphold Liberia’s traditional values. This classical film highlights the traumatic and difficult marital decision Garpu faces as a young and well -known villager, after participating in a colorful traditional graduation and later taking Yodeh as a spouse. Tutumatu, a traditional Liberian movie that is eye-catching, brings you the spectacular displays of extraordinary Liberian actors and actresses, whose performances are remarkable in reducing viewers’ stress and creating excitement. However, Garpu who is one of the lead actors in this movie(Tutumatu), marital vow turned sad and heartbreaking ,when Yodeh was chosen by him as a wife. Meanwhile, Tutumatu, the god of revelation, according to the traditional Liberian movie is expected to be launched on November 8, 2020 at the Ministerial Complex in Congo Town, Montserrado County.
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October 21, 2020 06:39 UTC
Liberia: Market Women in Kakata Protest over Delay of Completion of Market Renovation
KAKATA, Margibi County – Marketeers in Kakata, Margibi County on Monday furiously protested over the long-delayed in the completion of the renovation of the Kakata Market by the Ministry of Agriculture under its Smallholder Agriculture Productivities and Commercialization Project (SAPEC). Report by Yawah Y. Jaivey, ContributorThe market renovation cost at US$290,749.18 is being funded by the African Development Bank (AFDB) and implemented by the Bong Infrastructure Limited construction company. The renovation work got underway on May 15, 2019 with duration of 10 months but has since delayed, thus triggering the marketers’ protest in demand for the immediate opening of the market despite being incomplete. He requested the marketeers to grant this office the period of one week, adding that within the space of that one week, a positive update surrounding the long-delayed in the completion of the renovation of the Kakata Market will be made known to them. Blackie, however, debunked the Kakata’s marketers’ allegation that the renovation work is yet to reach 65% completion, noting that the project was at 85% and could be completed before the end of November 2020.
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October 21, 2020 06:33 UTC
Liberia: Pro-President Weah Group Endorses Findley’s Grand Bassa Senatorial Bid
Buchanan, Grand Bassa County – A group under the banner ‘Nationalist Congress in Support of President Weah’ have declared support for former Foreign Minister Gbehzongar Findley as political campaigns heighten in the county. Since the ex-top Liberian diplomat accepted a petition to contest the 2020 Special Senatorial Election in Grand Bassa County, he has received the highest endorsements with prominent individuals, institutions and several other ex-representative aspirants from across the county showing support for him. “We are believing God that you will repair the broken wounds of our citizens through your developmental minds and connections to develop Grand Bassa County”. Jeffery encouraged Findley to keep his “torch burning”, adding that the “Bassa people have resolved to elect you”. Accepting the endorsement, the former Grand Bassa County senator and Pro-Tempt of the Liberian Senate assured that the county will experience “greater developments’ if elected senator.
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October 21, 2020 06:22 UTC
Did Police Shoddily Handle Investigation of Cheeseman Cole?
Monrovia – A second search of the residence of Cheeseman Cole yielded no results nor clues into the whereabouts of Dominic Renner and Winston Kortee. The search came a week later following Cole’s arrest after much dillydallying and shillyshallying by the Liberia National Police. Further absent in the Police’s charge sheet was Cole’s admittance to chatting with Dominic Renner on the phone of another victim. The Liberia National Police continue to come under a barrage of criticism for its incompetence in handling cases. Jerry Wymah, according to Police sources, is a retired detective of the Crimes Services Department (CSD) of the Liberia National Police.
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October 21, 2020 06:22 UTC