First Concrete Pavement In River Cess To Be Named ‘Gbehkugbeh’ Boulevard
River Cess is among few counties established by slain Liberian President Samuel Kanyon Doe. Mr. Tequah had promised the people of River Cess that he would be the first private citizen to do concrete pavements in the county. We will connect other major towns in River Cess”. “Please convey to ‘Gbehkugbeh that the people of River Cess County wholeheartedly welcome this project. He comes from River Cess district ‘2’.
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August 31, 2020 18:56 UTC
Liberia: Ruling Party’s Thomas Fallah Optimistic of Changing History with Victory in What Has Traditionally Been An Opposition Territory
Monrovia – Bolstered by the ruling party factor and riding on a wave of recent endorsements across Monrovia, Rep. Thomas Fallah (CDC, District No. For Rep. Fallah, the story is about to change. It’s not by bragging, it’s not by talk , it’s about our deeds, the work we do.”Despite his confidence, many political observers say Rep. Fallah faces a daunting task. “There were critical issues, understanding the doctrine of coordination and cooperation in governance, we were able to work with the then ruling party. The opposition would always have issues but we need someone that would cultivate and say ‘Opposition, yes, we have issues, we can talk?
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August 31, 2020 06:22 UTC
Liberia Ambassador Accredited The U.S Bounces Back After COVID-19 Illness
WASHINGTON DC – Liberia’s Ambassador to the United States of America, Canada and Mexico, His Excellency Ambassador George S.W. Patten Sr., was on Friday, August 21, 2020, discharged from the hospital and is recovering very well at home. A release signed by Minister Counselor for Press and Public Affairs, Honorable Al-Jerome Anastas Chede Sr., said Ambassador Patten tested positive for Corona on Wednesday, August 12, 2020 and was taken to a hospital in Washington, DC, where he was treated. The Ambassador has since fully recovered and continues to work from home. Ambassador Patten wishes to thank his staff and the public for their prayers
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August 31, 2020 06:11 UTC
Liberia: Former Vice President Joseph Boakai Urges Sen. Dillon Not to Compromise His Stance
It is about the future of Liberia which is vested in the young people of Liberia,” Former VP Boakai stated. I have served as President of the Liberian Senate and I know what it means to be a Senator. Dillon worked in the Senate and his experience qualifies him to become a better Senator. He added that the endorsement of the Senator Dillon was a message to everyone that the Collaborating Political Parties (CPP) has put aside their personal political ego for the good of the country. If you employ me and in few weeks my life change but after nine (9) years your life remains the same but you cheer me up as good Senator.
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August 31, 2020 06:00 UTC
LIBERIA: Who’s Respecting The Victims Of Rape?
THE FACT OF THE MATTER is that in the last seven months alone, 992 cases of rape have been reported and only 22 persons have been convicted. “Violence against women and children, particularly rape, is a pervasive problem. In 2017, the Senate voted to make rape a bailable offense–a decision that sparked protests by women’s rights activists. CASES OF RAPE going to court have very little chance of serving justice because the community and families are afraid. DILLUTING THE MESSAGE against rape, abuse and assault is wrong, no matter how hard anyone try to twist the debate.
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August 31, 2020 05:48 UTC
LIBERIA: Rep. Thomas Fallah: We’ll Shift the Paradigm This Time Around
Representative Thomas Fallah Discusses His Chances Against the Incumbent Abraham Darius Dillon in the upcoming Montserrado County Senatorial ElectionsMonrovia – Rep. Thomas P. Fallah (CDC, Montserrado, District No. REP. THOMAS FALLAH: I am the longest serving representative in Montserrado County and I went through the rank and file. REP. THOMAS FALLAH: Montserrado County, normally people say is a place for the opposition – we respect their opinion. REP. THOMAS FALLAH: Montserrado has been like this but we are hoping we can accelerate more. REP. THOMAS FALLAH: You have had advantages over our opponent because as you know I have won elections three times.
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August 31, 2020 05:37 UTC
THE FIGHT: A timely film Produced by the Kids Engagement Education Project that Tackles Family Molestation, Rape, and Abuse
Monrovia – Just days after anti-rape protesters took to the streets to voice their concerns regarding the alarming rise of rape cases in Liberia, a timely and poignant film produced by the Kids Engagement Education Project in collaboration with Sunshine Productions Liberia, has premiered. Directed by Lorpu Faith Scott, the film offers a timely reminder of the burning issue of rape in Liberia today. It also covers various aspects of abuse and contrasts educating people on ways to prevent rape and what people, particularly victims do when they reach a boiling point. Bordering the same theme, The Fight offers an insight into family molestation while grappling with the issue of rape. “We do a lot of work around children because the children are the future and we want to do everything possible so the children remain children and enjoy childhood.”The fight which premiered Saturday will be disseminated nationwide.
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August 31, 2020 05:15 UTC
Open Letter To Piso Saydee Tarr: Your Ministry Don’t Even Have A Website, What A Shame!
Dear Piso,Madame Leymah Gbowee is not the first to question the total lack of action from the Ministry of Gender. Child rights advocate Satta Sheriff did this in April 2020 and Akiah Glay echoed the same concerns in July of this year. What we need is an explanation as to why in this horrific environment the Ministry of Gender Budget for Children and Social protection has been reduced from $535,064 to $519,564. We need to know why an alleged rapist was freed and walking around for two years. We need to know WHAT you are doing, not who has presidential aspirations nor are we interested in your dissertation on shifting the blame.
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August 31, 2020 03:33 UTC
Rep. Koffa Differs with Sen. Coleman on Primitive Method of Criminal Justice
Sen. Coleman told Grandcess Radio in Grand Kru that former Grand Kru County Traditional Chief Swen Wleh will lead a delegation from Monrovia to Grand Kru to guide the process of Tamba’s ministration, while police would be deployed to provide protections. He wrote his dissent on his Facebook page: “The presence of a herbalist in Picnicess is like a fool’s gold. I most respectfully dissent.”Several commenters expressed their concurrence against the primitive method of justice, including Rufus Bongpekin Oulabo, who wrote on Cllr. Grand Kru County Superintendent Doris N. Ylatun had told journalists that the unexplained July 10 death of the late Nyenplue caused protest and petition of seeking justice. She said besides Picnicess, the alleged witchcraft activities are also alarming in Galarway.
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August 30, 2020 23:26 UTC
Liberia: Non-Liberians Selling Used Clothes Given Ultimatum to Stop
The decision by the Ministry of Commerce and Industry was announced recently during a meeting with businesses that are involved in the Liberian used clothes industry. MONROVIA – The Liberian Government, through the Ministry of Commerce and Industry (MOCI), has issued a 30-day ultimatum to non-Liberian owners of used clothes businesses across the country to regularize such business establishments or face the full weight of the law. The selling of used clothes is one of the businesses exclusively set aside for Liberians under the Liberianization Policy. The decision by the Ministry of Commerce and Industry was announced recently during a meeting with businesses that are involved in the Liberian used clothes industry. In line with decisions reached at the meeting, used clothes business owners are to undertake massive awareness through the appropriate means, concerning the need for customers to stop doing business with individuals who are found at the entrance of their business houses, playing the role of middlemen.
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August 30, 2020 23:15 UTC
Liberia: Comptroller and Account General Inspects County Treasury in Four Counties
He also avowed that there is a need for extension to other counties, currently not part of the county treasury framework. The team inspected and reconfigured the county treasury system for budget execution for FY-2020/2021. The tour consisted of meetings with county treasury staff, as well as technical need assessments conducted on the status and operations of the treasuries. He also avowed that there is a need for extension to other counties, currently not part of the county treasury framework. The county treasury is an integral component of government’s financial management framework being executed by the Comptroller and Accountant General
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August 30, 2020 23:15 UTC
LPRA Pre-Qualifies Liberian Owned Companies For Liberia Offshore License Round 2020
Monrovia – Following a vigorous evaluation of Liberian companies who applied to be prequalified for the country’s ongoing Offshore License Round for the Harper Basin, The Liberia Petroleum Regulatory Authority (LPRA) has pre-qualified seven Liberian Companies. Nine companies expressed interest to be pre-qualified but the evaluation panel denied two companies for lack of legal and financial competence. The pre-qualification of Liberian companies is in line with the New Petroleum Law of Liberia which sets aside a mandatory minimum 5% equity interest in all petroleum agreements to companies owned by natural persons of Liberian citizenship. The list of Liberian companies that has been pre-qualified by the LPRA will be submitted to qualified international bidders for possible partnership in fulfillment of the amended petroleum law. Nine oil offshore blocks which have been unexplored and undrilled in the Harper Basin are being offered for biding.
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August 30, 2020 22:52 UTC
‘Resurgent Calls For Death Penalty In Liberia: Frail Criminal Justice System And Human Rights Implications’
Relatedly, a female presidential candidate in the 2017 elections, made similar calls for the Government to reintroduce capital punishment. There is no criminological justification for the death penalty which would outweigh the human rights grounds for abolishing it. All these developments further invalidate the well-established standard that the death penalty should be used only for the most serious crimes in countries that have not abolished the death penalty. This means, that the requirement of respect for human rights has to include the abolition of the death penalty. It is quite ironic for a Government to respect human rights and retain the death penalty at the same time.
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August 30, 2020 22:41 UTC
Liberia: Give Us Good Leadership Instead Of Charity
Poor Liberians don’t need charity; they need good leadership. Thus, it would be in the best interests of the voters, especially the people of Montserrado County, if the Press Union of Liberia were to independently organize a debate among the Montserrado County contenders. To make matters worse, unskilled young men and women are prostituting themselves to make ends meet. Homeless young men and women referred to as “zogoes” are using the cemetery in central Monrovia as their place of residence. We are also seeing acts of electoral violence being carried out by young men and women loyal to the Congress for Democratic Change and President George Weah.
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August 30, 2020 22:18 UTC
LIBERIA: National Stakeholders Conference: Delegates Resolve to Support NEC in Conducting SSE and Referendum
Gbarnga – Closed to100 delegates at the National Stakeholders Conference, on the Special Senatorial Election (SSE) and Referendum at the weekend signed a Resolution supporting ongoing activities of National Elections Commission in conducting the elections. NEC on Saturday August 29, 2020 ended a 2-day National Stakeholders Conference in Gbarnga, Bong County, on the conduct of the 2020 SSE and Referendum to enhance Voters’ participation in the electoral process through sustained and robust civic and voter education activities on the SSE and constitutional referendum. Topics presented included “the legal basis of conducting the voter registration update, the SSE, and the Referendum; 2020 Voter Registration; Hearing Procedures for the 2020 SSE; Referendum Issues- Questions and Symbols; Nonviolence approach for the 2020 SSE; Highlights of CVE activities, and Issues of Gender Parity”. She said the NEC will continue to work hard to meet the constitutional mandate of conducting both the SSE and Referendum. Following the 2-day Conference, NEC’s 2020 activities will intensify with the start of the Candidate Nomination on Tuesday September 1-21, 2020.
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August 30, 2020 15:22 UTC