Charles Brumskine’s Daughter Predicts Electoral Frauds In Dec. 8 Election; Calls On NEC To Clean Voter Roll
Brumskine, then the standard-bearer of Liberty Party took the National Elections Commission (NEC) to court on the ground of electoral irregularities. Brumskine, then the standard-bearer of Liberty Party took the National Elections Commission (NEC) to court on the ground of electoral irregularities. She added that the voters’ roll has not been cleaned since 2017 elections. She said, watchers from the Collaborating Political Parties (CPP) would announce the unofficial results from the tally sheets of the National Elections Commission immediately after tallying. Meanwhile, the National Elections Commission is expected to commence the Voter Roll Update (VRU) on September 1 and would run through the September 15.
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August 25, 2020 07:30 UTC
Liberia: Court Rules in Ex-CBL Officials Trial Today
Monrovia – Criminal Court ‘C’ Judge Yamie Quiqui Gbeisay will today deliver his final ruling in the ongoing trial of former officials of the Central Bank of Liberia alleged to have printed L$10 billion without authorization from the Legislature. Judge Gbeisay ruling in the case today would decide the fate of the ex-Central Bank of Liberia governor and of officials of the Bank who were linked to the printing of the Liberian dollar banknotes. During the final argument, State lawyers argued that they have proven beyond all reasonable doubt that the former CBL officials are guilty of charges levelled against them. “In view of the forgoing, take judicial notice of our legal memorandum to this court and do just and equitable to the Defendants,” Cllr. The former CBL officials were indicted on June 8, 2020 by the grand jury of Montserrado County for the alleged commission of Economic Sabotage, Criminal Conspiracy, Criminal Facilitation, among others.
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August 25, 2020 07:24 UTC
Liberia: CPP Youth to Join Affiliation for Child and Women Rights Advocates, Others to Protest Against Rape
Monrovia – The Collaborating Political Parties would on Wednesday join the Affiliation for Child and Women Rights Advocates and other Liberians to begin series of protests against the rampancy of rape in the country. In this regard, the Collaborating Political Parties Youth Congress would be joining the Affiliation for Child and Women Rights Advocates and other Liberians and international partners to hold an All black Dressed Protest from August 25 -27, 2020 in Monrovia against sexual harassment and rape. “This is a national crisis that affects everyone, irrespective of political conviction, affiliation, status in society, tribe or religion. Therefore, we want to call on every Liberian to stand up for the rights of our girls and women in all parts of the country. We cannot have a society where girls and women will continue to live in fear for their lives and bodies,” the CPP Youth stated.
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August 25, 2020 07:18 UTC
Liberians Overdosing At Home Over Fear of Coronavirus
She had sore throat, headache and running stomach, the same symptoms associated with the novel coronavirus. She thought she would contract coronavirus or be tested for the disease if she went to the hospital. Like Jones, many people have overdosed themselves since the outbreak of coronavirus in Liberia. Liberia has recorded 82 coronavirus deaths from 1,286 cases as of August 24. If you are going there with a hardcode prescription, you are causing damage to yourself it is a critical situation.”Now one week after her treatment for overdose, Jones is well now.
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August 25, 2020 07:18 UTC
Hindu Temple Meddling Into Liberian Politics?
They also held placards with inscriptions: “Hindu Temple Stop Meddling Into Liberian Politics; The Hindu Temple Should Stop Honoring Criminals In Government”; “Hindu Temple Should Stop Bribing The Commerce Ministry”, among others. “I saw it very disturbing that the Hindu Indian Temple, a large foreign religious body will be meddling into our politics. I was appalled to note that the Hindu Temple was busy certificating and celebrating people who are looting this country and undermining our democracy”. He termed as “unacceptable, hostile, and unfriendly” the honoring of the top government officials by authorities of the Hindu Temple. “Our country has already been overwhelmed by foreign interest; the President made a promise that we will not be spectators in our own country, but now we are witnessing open meddling inducement in Liberian politics being carried out by the Hindu Indian Temple in Liberia.
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August 25, 2020 07:07 UTC
Jeety Trading Corporation’s Workers Union Debunks Spurious Allegation against CEO Jeety
Monrovia – The Workers Union of Jeety Trading Corporation (JTC) has categorically debunked all allegations of bad labor practices against the corporation’s CEO, Mr. Upjit Singh Sachdeva, popularly known as Jeety. Specifically, Nah even spewed out lies and misinformation saying that the JTC’s CEO is Lebanese. “There is absolutely no Lebanese in the employ of Jeety Trading. This simple fact would be obvious to anyone who really works with the Company,” Gibson said. On Sunday, August 16, Mr. Jeety concluded his Covid-19 Community Feeding Initiative, which he had embarked upon and carried out for 106 days.
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August 25, 2020 06:56 UTC
Liberia: 25-Year-Old, Petitioned To Contest District 9 By-Election
He hailed from a humble family with a huge history of service and leadership to the community and district. She was a pioneer worker of the first and only community clinic in People United Community serving women all across the district. He is currently the co-founder of the Youth Leader for Global Change and the African Diaspora Youth Network. Wantoe Teah Wantoe has not only to merit this petition for district #9 representative by-election but will transform this district tremendously. People United Community amidst all the inherited challenges was a home with inimitable waves of optimism.
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August 25, 2020 06:45 UTC
Swiss Court Sets November Trial Date for Ex-ULIMO Commander, Alieu Kosiah
GENEVA – The Swiss Federal Criminal Court has announced that new dates for the trial of Alieu Kosiah, former United Liberation Movement of Liberia for Democracy (ULIMO) commander. Alieu Kosiah will be the first person to be tried for war crimes in front of the Swiss Federal Criminal Court, and the first Liberian tried for war crimes committed during the Liberian Civil Wars. On March 22, 2019, the Office of the Attorney General of Switzerland presented an indictment against Alieu Kosiah to the Federal Criminal Court. On Oct. 31, 2019, the Swiss Federal Criminal Court set Kosiah’s trial from 14 to 30 April 2020 in Bellinzona (canton of Ticino). On 25 November 2019, the Federal Criminal Court dismissed the complaint accusing him of participation in a massacre committed by the ULIMO.
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August 25, 2020 06:45 UTC
Liberia: Democracy and Youths Participations
Also, there is a perception among youths in Africa that politicians are dishonest, corrupt, and that politics is bad. Moreover, without youths’ participation and representation, democratic society could be undermined, because for democracy to function well all parts of society must be included. African youths are less likely to vote in national elections, engage in public behavior or sign up others in raising an issue, compared to their elders. Youth protests have contributed to changing national leaders, and governments in many African countries over the past years. In many African countries , youths are not given opportunities to prove themselves with the excuse that they are not sufficiently experienced to participate actively in the governance of the country.
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August 25, 2020 06:40 UTC
Liberia: Why Is Sen. Varney Sherman Serving Two Masters at the Same Time
Liberia: Why Is Sen. Varney Sherman Serving Two Masters at the Same TimeThe Editor,Why is Senator Varney Sherman, who is known for bribing lawmakers, serving two masters, at once??? Re (“What Really Happened to the ‘Missing Pages’ in Investment Bill Vetoed by the President”, FPA)According to the above mentioned article, Senator Sherman “represents the legal interest of Fouani Brothers Corporation”….. If so, how can he serve both the interest of Liberian people and the legal interest of Fouani Brothers for the same thing? BTW, Senator Tubman was laughing all the way to the bank! Today, Senator Sherman is also laughing all the way to the bank!, and may not have broken any law on the books, but his behavior is unethical and stinks to the high heaven!
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August 25, 2020 06:33 UTC
Liberia: 103 Waste Pickers Get COVID-19 Relief Items
Making the presentation, the founder and executive director of YES, Attorney-at-law Stephen B. Lavalah disclosed that COVID-19 relief distribution was meant to identify with waste pickers. According to YES’ team leader, providing networking opportunities for waste pickers to directly connect with other waste pickers from across Africa and around the world will be pivotal to sharing stories and experiences. “We want to create a platform for waste pickers to freely communicate and explore opportunities in the midst of abundant challenges,” he added. This wouldn’t only be possible through waste pickers alone but everyone must get involved,” Kendemah noted. Joseph was elated to become one of the 103 waste pickers that benefited from the GAIA funded COVID-19 Relief Distribution for Waste Pickers implemented by Youth Exploring Solutions.
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August 25, 2020 06:33 UTC
Mamansie Kabba’s Full Speech on Observance of the 173rd National Flag Day of the Republic of Liberia
Today, we are here in this Hall of the Ministerial Complex celebrating another year of our National Flag. The National Flag was designed and produced by a committee of seven (7) distinguished, talented and visionary ladies, led by Mrs. Susannah Lewis. The Flag could not be hoisted on July 26, Independence Day due to circumstances beyond the committee’s reach. As we are gathered in this Hall on this 173rd anniversary of our National Flag; reflecting on our collective successes and failures, I want everyone to now look up at our National Flag; observe it majestically swaying in the wind. May God bless us all and the Republic of Liberia for which the Flag stands.
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August 24, 2020 18:22 UTC
Liberia: Profile of Ms. Mamensie Fomba Kabba, Orator for This Year’s Flag Day Celebration
Mamensie Fomba Kabba, BA, Assistant Minister for Administration Ministry of Gender, Children & Social ProtectionMadam Mamensie Fomba Kabba is the Assistant Minister for Administration at the Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Protection. She comes with a strong political and social justice advocacy background. She has provided extraordinary leadership as a political and social justice advocate; excellently articulating the fundamentals of human rights and equal justice, women empowerment & political leadership and communicating her party’s manifesto and vision of peace & prosperity to both national and international audiences. She upheld the debate and struggle throughout the tranches of Montserrado County thus marketing the vision for the County. These awards and honors were as a result of her advocacy and being an inspiration to adolescent girls and the women of Liberia.
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August 24, 2020 08:37 UTC
The Liberia News Media Must Take A Position on the Pending Referendum
Dear President Coffey and Press Union of Liberia,As one of the longest-serving active members of the Press Union of Liberia (PUL), I write to suggest that the PUL and the general media community take a definite position on whether or not Liberia is really ready to have a referendum in December. If our stance on this cardinal national issue is ignored, at least we would have made our position clear. Anyone can come from across the border and take on a Liberian citizenship relying on cultural and name commonalities. President Coffey, I believe we should be heard and heard now; we need to have a position — stating whether or not we feel Liberia is really ready for the referendum. Yours trulyJonathan Paye-LaylehMember, Press Union of Liberia since 1987[email protected]
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August 23, 2020 17:37 UTC
Liberia: Rep. J. Nagbe Sloh Finally Buried amid Out-of-Court Settlement Following Squabble over His Body
Rep. Sloh died on June 30, 2020 at the John F. Kennedy Memorial Hospital after a brief illness. According to report, the out-of-court settlement was reached following fruitful negotiations that led Madam Boyoe, who is said to be the mother of two of Rep. Sloh’s children to reluctantly abandon the challenge to the writ of injunction. A highlight of the service came when the deceased’s widow, Mrs. Sloh, flanked by her children spoke via a video call from the United States. Mrs. Sloh said he was a loving husband and father and a courageous soldier who fought until his death. The late Jaybloh Nagbe Sloh who was affectionately called ‘Town Chief’ was born on September 9, 1964 in Sayblerla Town, Jadepo District, Sinoe County.
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August 23, 2020 09:56 UTC