Liberia: Associate Justice Youh Wants to Divorce Edwin Snowe over Incompatibility of Temper
Liberia: Associate Justice Youh Wants to Divorce Edwin Snowe over Incompatibility of TemperThe Supreme Court Bench member wants to terminate her four-year marriage with the Bomi County Representative Edwin M. SnoweMONROVIA – Bomi County Lawmaker Edwin Snowe has been taken to court by his wife, Associate Justice Sie-A- Nyene Youh, who is seeking to end their four-year marriage. Justice Youh’s action is in connection to an Action of Divorce for Incompatibility and is seeking for intervention from the Sixth Judicial Circuit Court of Montserrado County. Details pertaining to why the Associate Justice is seeking to divorce her husband remains unclear. Snowe married the daughter of former President Charles Taylor, Zoe Louise Taylor, in Monrovia in 1999 and they have one daughter. He subsequently married the Associate Justice four years ago, but according to her, the marriage cannot continue to due to incompatibility of temper.
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August 20, 2020 05:43 UTC
LIBERIA: Warning Signs from Mali, Ivory Coast Ahead of Key Midterm Senatorial Elections
THE STATE OF POLITICS in the West African subregion is growing increasingly complicated by the day. PRESIDENT KEITA, for his part, said, he did not want “blood to be spilled to keep me in power”. FOLLOWING TUESDAY’S coup, the UN Security Council condemned the “mutiny”, urging the immediate release of the president and his officials. THE WEST AFRICAN subregion has seen massive violence unfold over the past few decades. From Liberia, Sierra Leone, Ivory Coast and Guinea, countless number of innocent lives have been lost due to bad governance, corruption greed and nepotism.
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August 20, 2020 05:26 UTC
Liberia: Ruling Party, Major Opposition Fail to Show at National Elections Commission for Signing or Document for Conduct Peaceful Poll
The ruling Coalition for Democratic Change and the Collaborating Political parties (CPP), which comprises of the four main opposition political parties — the Alternative National Congress (ANC), the Unity Party (UP), the Liberty Party (LP), and All Liberian Party (ALP) — were all absent during the signing of the document on Wednesday. That document is a commitment by the political parties to hold peaceful and non-violence elections. NEC Launch voter Roll UpdateMeanwhile, NEC has announced the date for the commencement of the voter roll update exercise in preparation for the December 8special senatorial election. The voter roll update exercise is not a new voter registration,” Madam Brown-Lansanah said. To ensure Liberians are informed about the Update exercise, the Commission has recruited, trained, and will deploy 146 Civic Educators and 146 Gender Mobilizers across the country.
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August 20, 2020 05:26 UTC
Liberia: Over 2,000 COVID-19 Volunteers Begin Receiving Compensation, As Madam Julie Endee Apologies for Delay
Monrovia – At long last, over 2,000 volunteers, who have worked as active case finders and risk communicators, have begun receiving compensation for work done during the start of the coronavirus pandemic in Liberia. Speaking at the start of the payment exercise, the Executive Director of the Liberia Crusaders Madam Judi Endee appreciated the workers for volunteering their service to the nation. This is your country and you did a good job and so, we congratulate you,” Madam Endee said. Also, for the two months, volunteers will receive US$120 in its Liberian dollar equivalent, according to Madam Endee, who added that the remaining one-month payment will be made to volunteers at a different date. Madam Endee also praised Monrovia City Mayor Jefferson Koijee, adding that the Mayor was of “great help” in making the funds available for the volunteers.
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August 20, 2020 05:03 UTC
Liberia: Rep. Koffa Reacts To Senator Dilion’s Accusation of Being ‘Inconsistent’ Over Lawmakers Salary Cut
Abe Darius Dillon of #CPP proposes a Draft Act seeking to fix $5,000.00USD maximum salary for Lawmakers. So, I took a back seat and said, if they want to cut the salary, let them cut the salary. Yesterday Senator Dillon, who is the sponsor of the bill, posted an article from 2019 showing that I said that I support US$2,500 for a lawmaker salary. Koffa said a “high level of gimmick” is being played ahead of the December 8 senatorial election which include the call for the reduction of lawmakers’ salaries. For me as a lawmaker, US$2,500 will be sufficient if you want to pay me,” he said.
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August 20, 2020 05:03 UTC
Liberia: Fessibu First to Complete Customary Land Process, As More Communities Line Up
For us, this is a very huge development that we highly welcome.”Fessibu’s feat comes with the end of customary communities’ long, bloody struggle for land rights. The new law recognizes customary communities’ full ownership, unlike a bevy of previous laws that gave them only partial possession. Aged-old Taboo’More than 300 communities across the country have applied for land deed, according to the Liberia Land Authority. Boundary harmonization is one of the stages in the process communities must complete to obtain customary land deed. “I believe this will help to minimize land conflicts in this country,” adds Kaba, who heads SDI’s customary land protection program.
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August 20, 2020 04:52 UTC
Liberian Students Stranded In India Make SOS Call To Government
Monrovia – Some 20 self-sponsored Liberian students in India have complained about being stranded in the Asian nation and have made an SOS call to the government to help them return home. Alex Mulbah, the spokesman for the stranded Liberian students, said there are more students who want to come back to Liberia but only 20 of them are currently financially prepared to return home. According to him, returning to Liberia is something they have long awaited, but they do not want to use the Ivory Coast route, considering the risk they might encounter. “We will be spending over thousands of dollars to get to Ivory Coast, and we do not know how long it will take us to leave Ivory Coast, and Ivory Coast is not safe also,” he said. “While if we will spend two or three days, we do not know the expenses ahead of us.”“Since the Ebola crisis, we have been stranded.
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August 20, 2020 04:52 UTC
ArcelorMittal Liberia Launches Community Development Fund
The community development fund is the official name for the 20% county social development fund that ArcelorMittal has been authorized by the government of Liberia to disburse to communities. “The community development fund is the official name for the 20% county social development fund that ArcelorMittal has been authorized by the government of Liberia to disburse to communities. He also expressed hope that the good experience learned from managing the portion of the county social development fund will bring valuable lessons that Liberia can use. Among other things, it stipulates that ArcelorMittal contribute $3 million a year to the county social development fund for Nimba, Bong and Grand Bassa Counties. This money, which over the 25-year expected life-of-mine will total $75 million, will be used to drive community development projects that will uplift and improve the lives of local people.
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August 20, 2020 04:52 UTC
Liberia: Girls For Change Launches Community Engagement on Sexual And Gender-Based Violence Response Project
Paynesville – A not-for-profit organization, Girls For Change, has launched a community engagement initiative on sexual and gender-based violence. The initiative titled:” Community Engagement on Sexual And Gender Based Violence Response Project” was on Wednesday, August 19, at the organization’s (Girls For Change) head office in the Bassa Town Community in Thinkers’ Village, Robertfield highway. “The fight against sexual and gender based violence needs a holistic approach. “This community engagement on sexual and gender based violence is all about we the community, and we the police,”Madam Brownell said. Madam Brownell attributed the increase in sexual and gender based violence to community dwellers.
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August 20, 2020 04:41 UTC
Liberia’s Ambassador Accredited to Egypt, Edwin Sele is Dead
The Late Ambassador Edwin Sele served previously as Liberia’s Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary to the Kingdom of Morocco prior to his assignment in the Arab Republic of Egypt. Monrovia – The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Liberia announces, with profound regrets, the death of Liberia’s Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary to the Arab Republic of Egypt, His Excellency Edwin Faseyen Sele. According to a Foreign Ministry release, the Late Ambassador Sele died August 18, 2020 in the Arab Republic of Egypt. The Late Ambassador Sele was an astute statesman and a dedicated public servant who served his country and people with commitment and distinction. He served previously as Liberia’s Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary to the Kingdom of Morocco prior to his assignment in the Arab Republic of Egypt.
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August 20, 2020 04:30 UTC
MCA-Liberia Provides More Assistance to Help Gender Units Address Challenges
The equipment and office tools donated to the Gender Ministry are worth US$13,944 and include four desktop computers, two printers, and fourteen pieces of furniture. Gender and Social Inclusion is a major cross cutting component of all MCA-L activities. After the equipment was installed, Lawodo Nimley Thomas, Gender Unit Director, MGCSP, expressed appreciation to MCA-L for the tangible support given the Ministry in promoting gender and social inclusion while spurring economic growth. Before, we did not have the supplies to prepare our newsletters and do other work but, with the office supplies and furniture, our work will be up to speed,” she said. In May 2019, the MCA-L supported LEC’s Gender Department with over US$8,000 worth of office furniture, computers, air conditioners, and office tools, in addition to capacity building support.
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August 20, 2020 04:18 UTC
Liberia: Four Teachers At Turkish School Threatened With Dismissal For Demanding ‘Just Benefit’
Monrovia – Four teachers at the Light International School, a school operated by Turkish nationals, in Sinkor are expected to be served dismissal letters by the school’s administration for requesting what they termed as “just benefits and salaries”. All schools including the Light International School System were closed. Teachers at the Light International School System said they were not paid their salaries or given any compensation during those months – when the school was closed. The aggrieved teachers named themselves “Concerned Workers of the Light International School System” on May 9, 2020 met with the school administration. Togba said after that meeting, teachers did not get any notification from the school’s administration about their salary.
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August 20, 2020 04:18 UTC
An Open Letter to the Senate: Advice for Passage of the 5k Maximum (Draft) ACT for National and Institutional Benefits
Honorable Pro temp and Members, the (draft) Act like any other, embeds in it, the pros and cons, somewhat positives and negatives. Here are the anticipated national and institutional benefits:National Benefits:Firstly, the bill satisfies a provision as enshrined in Article 36 of the 1986 Constitution. There is an argument that the fixed remuneration as stated herein is annually captured in the national budget which is law. To put an end to one’s words against another on this, a specifically appropriate (draft) Act is necessary. Honorable Pro temp and Members of the Senate, the bill frankly has its own drawbacks.
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August 20, 2020 04:07 UTC
Liberia: CDC Chairman Morlu Outlines Campaign Activities; Addresses CPP Cummings Quest to Debate Pres. Weah
According to the ruling party chairman, in line with its strategic campaign interests, the party has officially submitted a comprehensive campaign plan, which includes the lunch and closure of its 2020 mid-term senatorial campaigns. According to ruling party chairman, in line with its strategic campaign interests, the party has officially submitted a comprehensive campaign plan, which includes the lunch and closure of its 2020 mid-term senatorial campaigns. In a related development, the Chairman Morlu disclosed that the CDC remains sympathetic and supportive to not only to its members but to also all well-meaning Liberians. According to Morlu, Mr. Cummings has no political ground to debate President Weah. Morlu: “When have you heard about a President going to a debate with chairman of a political party outside election period?
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August 19, 2020 20:37 UTC
Liberia: President Weah to Participate in ECOWAS Virtual Conference
During Thursday’s meeting, the leaders will deliberate on the best way to deal with the situation in Mali in line with Ecowas protocols. Monrovia – President George M. Weah today participate in a virtual extraordinary conference of heads of state of the Economic Community of West African States. The meeting has been called to discuss the crisis in Mali where soldiers ousted and detained President Ibrahim Boubacar Keita and members of his cabinet. West Africa leaders have condemned the overthrow of President Keita and suspended Mali from all Ecowas decision making bodies. During Thursday’s meeting, the leaders will deliberate on the best way to deal with the situation in Mali in line with Ecowas protocols.
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August 19, 2020 20:37 UTC