Liberia: Emmanuel Nuquay Quits Unity Party
4), Mr. Emmanuel Nuquay, the former Vice Standard Bearer of the former ruling Unity Party, in the 2017 presidential elections, has tendered in his resignation from the party. Mr. Nuquay sent in his resignation on Wednesday, following a closed-door meeting at the party’s headquarters in Congo Town. Mr. Nuquay asserted that since he came to the UP from the PUP, Representative Fofana has created hate for him. “I was informed yesterday that Representative Fofana took down my photo and destroyed it, but I do not know why. Mr. Nuquay, who recently resigned his position as Director General of the Liberia Civil Aviation Authority (LCAA) told reporters Wednesday that Rep. Fofana had admitted taking down his photograph.
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August 27, 2020 00:06 UTC
Liberia: Grassroots Alternative Movement Wants Referendum Postponed to Avert Recurrence of 2011 ‘Failed Referendum’
GAM: “The Referendum will definitely become a side issue with very less interest. The House of Representatives, on June 23, 2020 concurred with the Liberian Senate to adopt the resolution setting the special senatorial elections and national referendum on December 8, 2020 which had previously been scheduled for October 13, 2020. By doing so, the Legislature also ignored President George Weah’s request for the both events to be held on December 8, 2020. Since then the national Elections Commission (NEC) has begun preparations for the electoral processes. As an issue-based election, the group stated that the ballots carry symbols with corresponding scripts to identify, read and vote.
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August 26, 2020 23:48 UTC
CENTAL Debunks Report Insinuating Weah’s Administration Making Strides In Corruption Fight
According to the report which can be found at https://www.transparency.org/en/gcb/africa/africa-2019/results/lbr, overall bribery rate under the Sirleaf’s regime was at 69 percent compared to 53 percent under George Weah’s leadership. “Considering the report new after a year of its release is likely to impress upon the public a high degree of recency. Such position of FPA, we believe, could be simply justified by the slightest indication of the GCB’s date of publication-thus affording the readers the opportunity to weigh-in on the newness of the report, Miamen said. While CENTAL appreciates the use of the report in highlighting corruption and its trends in Liberia, Miamen said it was important that any further analysis is based on careful reading of methodological approaches to the study. He clarified that Transparency International’s Corruption Perception Index (CPI) and the GCB are all credible reports and indicators of corruption worldwide, despite some differences in methodology and focus.
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August 26, 2020 23:48 UTC
Liberia: Over 9,000 Illegal Migrants In G/Gedeh Forest
Senator Dennis in a Communication, said the illegal migrants, approximately nine thousand are already encroaching on lands illegally. Who knows whether they are even carrying out illegal mining because no one is policing them with no benefits for people and to the Republic of Liberia. The minister told the Senate about how the illegal mining sector is being dominated by Ghanaians and other nationals. “Even though dominant foreign nationalities involve in illicit mining activities are Ghanaians, there are also other nationals in these activities to include Malians, people from Burkina Faso, Ivorians, Guineans and Sierra Leoneans. “Chinese nationals who may have entered legally are also found to be engaged in illegal mining, mainly by providing earth moving equipment to Class ‘C’ miners operating under dubious corporative scheme.
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August 26, 2020 23:48 UTC
Liberia: Wife Of Police IG’s Former Driver Raises Alarm Over Illegal Detention, But LNP Denies
Monica King, wife of the former driver of Police Inspector General Patrick SudueMonrovia – Monica King, 30, was apprehended by plain-clothes Criminal Investigation Division (CID) officers of the Liberia National Police (LNP), backed by few other uniformed-colleagues, during the late evening hours of July 15, while sitting at her residence in Sinkor, Monrovia. ThreatsMonica told FPA that in recent time she has been receiving a series of threatening text messages and calls from unknown persons. “Before my arrest, I had been receiving series of threatening messages and calls. I don’t know why I was jailed or keep receiving threatening messages”. We arrested Monica for questioning; but we allowed her lawyer to sign for her and bring her back upon our request.
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August 26, 2020 23:37 UTC
Liberia: Illicit Dredging, Mining On The Increase in Rivercess County
Rivercess – Dredging and illicit mining activities are on the increase in Rivercess County, with little or nothing being done by the county and national authorities to curb the act, according to community leaders in affected communities. Despite the government’s ban on dredge mining, the county remains greatly affected by unlawful mining. He accused the County Superintendent J. BisMark Karbiah, Development Superintendent Amos G. Somah, the County Mining Agent and the county joint security of aiding the illicit mining. David claims that they pay regular due to the County Superintendent and the County Mining agent. But Rivercess County Superintendent has refuted claims that he had been collecting money from illicit miners in the county.
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August 26, 2020 23:37 UTC
‘You Are The True Heroes’ – Cummings tells Anti Rape Protestors
Mr. Cummings said he will accept the numerous recommendations made through the petitions on how to address this alarming situation. In a statement Wednesday, Mr. Cummings said for the past two days, Liberians from all walks of life have gotten in the streets to peacefully protest against rape and all forms of Sexual Gender-Based Violence (SGBV). Mr. Cummings said he will accept the numerous recommendations made through the petitions on how to address this alarming situation. “About a month ago, we declared RAPE a pandemic in my nation-wide address. Today, we have had about 992 cases of rape reported since January with only 22 convictions.
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August 26, 2020 23:37 UTC
Liberia Renews It Support to The Implementation of The Paris Agreement
MONROVIA – The Acting Foreign Affairs Minister, Henry B. Fahnbulleh, has on behalf of the Government of Liberia renewed the country’s support to the implementation of the Paris Agreement. This initiative he said, allows EPA as party to submit our Intended Nationally Determined Contribution (INDC) that is now referred to as National Determined Contribution (NDC). Dobayou asserted that, climate change is no longer considered a fringe issue, nor something that can be managed by Liberia EPA alone. However, he mentioned that “Liberia made a commitment to the world in 2015 collectively through the Paris Agreement. The Paris Agreement requires all Parties to put together their best efforts through nationally determined contributions (NDCs) to be reviewed periodically.
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August 26, 2020 23:03 UTC
Liberia: Four Teachers of Light International School Demanding ‘Just Benefits and Salaries’ Dismissed
Monrovia – Four teachers at the Light International School, a school operated by Turkish nationals, in Sinkor have been dismissed by the school’s administration for requesting what they termed as “just benefits and salaries”. The Aggrieved teachers met with the school’s principal, Mr. Alper Erkan last Monday, August 17, to discuss their salaries and benefits. After placing their names in the attendance book, the four teachers were denied entrance in their respective classes to teach. Every time we went to work they prevented us.”On Friday, August 21, the four teachers were given their dismissal letters by the Light International School System. “They tried to create some reasons like they are dismissing us on a cause but they do not have any reason.”In conversation with FrontPageAfrica via phone, the school’s principal declined to comment on the Matter.
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August 26, 2020 22:52 UTC
Central Bank of Liberia Board Retains Monetary Policy Rate
MONROVIA – The Board of Governors of the Central Bank of Liberia (CBL), during its 19 August 2020 sitting on Monetary Policy’s decision, agreed to retain the monetary policy rate of 25.0% based on projected headline inflation of approximately 17.0% for quarter three of 2020. The announcement to maintain the current monetary policy rate is partly predicated on the evolving global economic dynamics, which has transmitted adverse effects to domestic economic developments. In May this year, the Central Bank lowered its monetary policy rate from 30.0% to 25.0%. Monetary Policy Rates: In June 2020, monetary policy rates stabilized at 0.25% and 0.10% in the United States and United Kingdom, respectively and negative 0.50% in the European Union. For example, in The Gambia and Nigeria, monetary policy rates eased by 200 basis points to 10.0%, and 100 basis points to 12.5%, respectively; while Ghana and Sierra Leone maintained their monetary policy rates at 14.5% and 15.0%, respectively.
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August 26, 2020 22:52 UTC
Liberia: Emmanuel Nuquay Accepts Petition to Contest Margibi Senatorial Seat
Before that election, Nuquay served as two-time representative of District Five in Margibi County. “In recognition of the fact of the new political era of Liberia, the people of Margibi County deserved and need a new, better, accessible, intellectual and generous political leader of earnest and decent character. Nuquay believed that the request to him to contest the senatorial elections is being triggered by his ‘remarkable work’ during his two-term as representative of district in Margibi County. Nuquay intimated that decision of the people of lower Margibi County to support him is based on their abiding faith and commitment to the division and separation of power in Margibi County, adding that their decisions speak about their commitment to upholding the tradition of the county. Mr. Nuquay: “As you are aware, the formation of Margibi County brought together two territories-former Marshall Territory and former Gibi territory.
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August 26, 2020 22:50 UTC
Liberia: EPA Trains Over 40 Female Journalists To Report Environmental Issues
GANTA, Nimba – The Environmental Protection Agency of Liberia (EPA), in collaboration with the United Nations Development Program (UNDP) last weekend concluded a two-day training for over 40 female journalists on how to report environmental issues. Dobayou said female reporters have over the years shown lack of interest in the environment and pleaded with members of the Female Journalists Associate of Liberia (FeJAL) to begin considering reporting environmental issues like climate change. The acting EPA boss said the agency intends to develop a pool of female reporters whose specific focus will be directly on environmental issues. To motivate environmental reporting, the Acting EPA Boss announced that the agency would sponsor environmental award during the Press Union of Liberia (PUL) annual award ceremony. Dobayou encouraged female journalists to utilize what they learned and noted that there are lots of opportunities out there including international environmental training and conferences.
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August 26, 2020 22:41 UTC
Open Letter to Her Honor, Jamesetta Howard Wolokollie, Associate Justice, Supreme Court of Liberia
Your Honor:The leadership of the Press Union of Liberia (PUL), the representative body of journalists and media institutions in Liberia extends heartfelt greetings to you and the Full Bench of the Supreme Court of Liberia and the Judiciary Branch of the Government of Liberia. Your Honor, we submit that the allegation and perception of corruption in the judiciary are rampant in the reports of local and international corruption watchdog groups. Before addressing the disturbing implications of your comments, we have had time to gather some of the reports for your information. Mr. Klah was found guilty for “gross impropriety and irregularity” for what the Honorable Supreme Court of Liberia adjudged as solicitation of a bribe from a complainant. Justice Nagbe, a former senator, had previously co-chaired the Senate Judiciary Committee with defendant Sherman before being confirmed as a Supreme Court justice by the same committee.
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August 26, 2020 22:30 UTC
Mali Vs. Ivory Coast: A Double Standard By Ecowas
The coup leaders previously said they would stage elections “within a reasonable time”. ECOWAS CANNOT project itself as an impartial monitor while at the same time being seen as playing a double standard to protect one of its own. ECOWAS should not sit by and allow the situation in the Ivory Coast to get out of hand. Just as they have come down hard on the coup leaders in Mali, they owe it to the stability in the subregion to do the same in the Ivory Coast. ECOWAS CANNOT project itself as an impartial monitor while at the same time being seen as playing a double standard to protect one of its own.
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August 26, 2020 22:30 UTC
A Prose Of Solidarity To Women On The Front Line Of Protest In Liberia Against Rape
We will fight and defeat rape, we will fight and defeat patriarchy, and we will fight and defeat inequality! That is why as a man of conscience I have leapt to the side of our women and girls fighting against rape. Ending rape is not a stand-alone issue for women but a national struggle for decency in a society in need of redemption. It is because of the bold action of you women to come out in protest aginst rape, abuse, and social destruction. It sends the message that to fight injustice we cannot do it as a stand-alone project in our atomized silos, but by connecting struggles, building solidarity, and taking a stance.
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August 26, 2020 22:25 UTC