Liberia: President Weah ‘Deeply Concerned’ About Verbal Provocation, Violence
Yekeh Kolubah, Member of the House of Representatives, and their entourage, which happened on Thursday, July 30, in Zwedru, Grand Gedeh County. I have mandated the Ministry of Justice to ensure a full and impartial investigation and hold those found culpable accountable for their act. I have mandated the Ministry of Justice to ensure a full and impartial investigation and hold those found culpable accountable for their act. Liberia is a culturally and politically pluralistic society. Consequently, it is important that we establish a culture of courtesy, tolerance and respect for each other.
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August 03, 2020 08:48 UTC
Liberia: The Zwedru Fallout – As Government Commissions Probe, Clergy Alarms Over Growing Atmosphere of Violence
Late President Doe hailed from Grand Gedeh County and many took the president’s aide to task for trying to inflame tribal tension over the incident. Farhat wrote: “The Mandingo people starting again.” This other Mandingo man just want to bring trouble for his people. He has joined the people from Grand Gedeh to start trouble. Let the elders from Grand Gedeh warn their people. The MoJ said Grand Gedeh Superintendent Kai Farley has been summoned to Monrovia to assist in the probe.
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August 03, 2020 07:52 UTC
Liberia: Director-General of the National Fisheries and Aquaculture Authority (NaFAA) Provides Clarity Over Chinese Vessel Registration Delay
On July 30 and 31, 2020 aggrieved members of the Liberian Seamen Union stormed the offices of the National Fisheries and Aquaculture Authority on Bushrod Island in an angry mood demanding the licensing of the six Chinese Super trawlers in an attempt to provide them job opportunities. On July 30 and 31, 2020 aggrieved members of the Liberian Seamen Union stormed the offices of the National Fisheries and Aquaculture Authority on Bushrod Island in an angry mood demanding the licensing of the six Chinese Super trawlers in an attempt to provide them job opportunities. But in response to their allegations under a poll of rain on Friday, July 31, 2020, the Director-General of NaFAA Hon. Glassco however said there exist possibilities for Liberian Seamen to board other international fishing vessels despite the lack of fishing pier to contain bigger fishing. She disclosed that six members of the Liberian seaman union will shortly depart Liberia for Ghana to board two international fishing vessels licensed by NaFAA.
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August 03, 2020 07:52 UTC
Who Owns Rep. Sloh’s Body? As Children’s Mother Petitions Court to Block Spouse from Impersonating as Wife, Suspends Burial
Mrs. Sloh, serving as the movant said that Kidan, the respondent has also been embarking on other important family functions that are ascribed to her (Ruth Sloh), much at her detriment and disadvantage. Rep. Nagbe Sloh (District #2, Sinoe County) died at the John F. Kennedy (JFK) Memorial Hospital on June 30, 2020 following a brief illness. His remains, along with the late Rep. Munah Pelham Youngblood’s (District #9, Montserrado County) are expected to be buried in August. Meanwhile, the latest action by the deceased’s alleged wife is the second controversy that has marred his demise. But the Hospital, through its Deputy Administrator, Dama Yekeson Koffa deferred with Rep. Dennis, and stated Rep. Sloh was accorded the best care.
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August 03, 2020 07:41 UTC
Conspicuous Silence Over Attack on Opposition Figures in Grand Gedeh Does Not Bode Well for Liberia’s Immediate Future
Conspicuous Silence Over Attack on Opposition Figures in Grand Gedeh Does Not Bode Well for Liberia’s Immediate FutureDELIVERING HIS special message on the occasion of the observance of the 173 Independence Anniversary of Liberia, President George Weah called on Liberians to put aside their political, religious and social differences for the good of the country. A WEEK LATER, the country President Weah governs was plunged into yet another violent turn, dealing a painful reminder of Liberia’s bitter past, just when the post-war nation is nurturing its bourgeoning democracy. PRESIDENT WEAH owes it to Liberia as its leader to put his officials in check, especially within close proximity to him. THE WEAH ADMINISTRATION must strive to always been seen as taking the high road, even against those perceived as enemies or strong critics of the administration. THE WEAH ADMINISTRATION must sanction a fair and impartial investigation and erase the perceptions in the air that it approved of the attacks on the opposition figures.
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August 03, 2020 07:41 UTC
Armed Forces of Liberia to Send Another Contingent to Mali
Monrovia – The Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces of Liberia, Major General Prince Charles Johnson III has disclosed that the United Nations has asked Liberia to increase its military strength in Mali by 45 percent. The 45% will be a company plus size,” General Johnson said. “I will tell you that the information coming from Mali is very rewarding for the Armed Forces of Liberia that’s why the UN has requested us (Liberia) to increase the size we currently have there.” General Johnson noted. I am happy with the work the guys are doing in Mali, Sudan and South Sudan. It is the 20% we been using for using for operational cost including getting passports, contingency cost all come from the same 20%.” General Johnson noted.
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August 03, 2020 07:30 UTC
New Data Show Increased in Customers, Better Service at LIBTELCO as Company Aims to Enhance COVID-19 Fight
New Data Show Increased in Customers, Better Service at LIBTELCO as Company Aims to Enhance COVID-19 FightMonrovia – In 18 months, the company has successfully emerged as a competitor to the two GSM companies providing internet services in the country. The United States Embassy, the Chinese Embassy, UN Agencies, World Bank, and several commercial banks have subscribed to the company’s internet services while ministries and agencies are also some of its major consumers. The total number of customers from 2013 to 2017, total 170 with 10 (ten) of them being fiber to the home customers (FTTH – Fiber To The Home/ Home Customers). From 2018 to present, the company has a total of 646 customers with 434 being fiber to the home customers. LIBETLCO is the government own Internet Service Provider (ISP) and National Operator which suggests that company has a task of taking the lead in the telecommunications industry.
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August 03, 2020 07:25 UTC
LNBA Lauds USAID-LPAC For Support To Pro Bono Legal Aid Program
Joyce Reeves Woods, Chair of the LNBA Legal Aid Committee (LNBA-LAC), on behalf of the President and Executive Committee of the LNBA lauded the USAID-LPAC for the financial and material as well as technical support in capacity building which made it possible for providing pro bono legal services to hundreds of Liberian indigents in the five counties operating the LNBA Legal Aid Clinics. Woods, stressed that the provision of pro bono legal services to indigent persons is crucial because, without it, these defendants would sit in pretrial detention for extended periods without trial, often suffering a greater injustice than the State has alleged they committed themselves. “Through this support and partnership, the Bar through the Legal Aid Program (Clinics) was able to provide pro bono legal services for so many Liberians who can not afford to hire a lawyer”. She also praised the hard work of pro bono lawyers, LAC caseworkers, and USAID-LPAC-sponsored law students from the University of Liberia’s Louis Arthur Grimes School of Law who support LAC on a pro bono basis. Woods has made an open call for support to or partnership with the LNBA to continue and even expand the Legal Aid Clinics to other counties as it strives to deliver citizens’ access to justice through its Legal Aid Program.
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August 03, 2020 07:18 UTC
‘Country First Movement Launched’ As Chairman Calls For Truth Telling Amongst Liberians
‘Country First Movement Launched’ As Chairman Calls For Truth Telling Amongst LiberiansCountry First Chairman Williams speaking at the launch of the non-partisan movementMONROVIA – The chairman of the newly established movement, Country First, Groba Leo Williams, has called for honesty and patriotism amongst Liberians in order to promote civility despite their political diversities. According to Mr. Williams, Country First Movement is a non-partisan renaissance movement geared towards re-awakening the consciousness of citizens to love Liberia. Making a remark, the vice president for Political Affairs for Coalition of Political Party Women, Nuwoe Scott acknowledged for insightful thought to organize the movement. Madam Scott said the establishment of the movement is the right time where Liberians are gearing up toward electioneering. “Election is the time for us to campaign for our candidate without having the wounded in our midst,” she said.
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August 03, 2020 07:18 UTC
Liberia: Kpallah Town Residents Bemoan Eminent Danger Posed by over 100-Year-old Cotton Tree
The embarrassment and fear factorsMr. Sarnoh termed the existence of the cotton tree in the town as “embarrassing”. “We are always afraid to go somewhere when the children are around because; this cotton tree can break at any time. “My older sister got wounded when the first cotton tree fell and up to now, her hand is paralyzed and it can’t pick up anything. “The very day the cotton tree dropped they were all present; they made financial presentation, but it couldn’t solve the problem. They started to project means to see whether the other cotton tree could be taken down.
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August 03, 2020 07:14 UTC
Liberian Research Group P4DP Restoring Motorcyclists’ Pride
P4DP has observed over the years that some members of the public constantly stigmatize the bike riders, who the organization see classifies as “at risk” youth that need to be assisted by all in several ways to keep the economy and peace afloat in a fragile democracy. The Liberian research, peacebuilding, and development group is working with the St. Andrews University based in the United Kingdom to roll out the project named “Monitoring from War to Peace; Supporting Social Reintegration of Liberia’s Conflict-Affected Youth through Nationwide Counter-Stigma Efforts”. This puts the lives of the riders at risk and sometimes leads to violence in which lives are lost, vehicles set ablaze, and properties damaged. To solidify the Counter-Stigma Sticker Campaign, P4DP printed thousands of bumper stickers it gave out to participants will now distribute the materials to others at their bases. We are in a country where Pen-pen riders are only called upon by politicians during elections.
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August 03, 2020 07:07 UTC
Volunteers Hub Liberia Donates Face Masks, Powder Detergent Soap To Bensonville High Schools
Monrovia – With just a few days to the West African Senior School Certificate Examination, Volunteers Hub Liberia, a not-for-profit organization has donated face masks and powder detergent soap to the two senior high schools in Bensonville, Montserado County to help stop the spread of coronavirus. Presenting the items, the Executive Director of Volunteers Hub Liberia, Menue Bainda said, the grant in the tone of $100.00 United States dollars came through Activista-Liberia membership network and his institution decided to implement such project in that part of the country because volunteers Hub Liberia believes in decentralization and does not consider Monrovia as Liberia only. He is however calling on institutions and individuals to think that Monrovia is not Liberia and Liberia is more than Monrovia. For his part, the Principal of the Frank E. Tolbert Junior & Senior School, Rev. lauded Volunteers Hub Liberia for the support given his institution.
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August 03, 2020 07:02 UTC
In Retrospect: Contemplation of Madame Gbowee’s, National Oration, On Liberia’s 172nd Independence Anniversary
Effective Governance, has anything changed in Liberia since Madam Roberta Gbowee Spoke on the 172nd Independence Anniversary, July 26, 2019, and have attitudes changed in Liberia, relevant to the content of Madam Gbowee’s presentation? The previous National Oration by Madam Roberta Gbowee, on the 172nd Independence anniversary, July 26, 2019, followed the tradition of selecting a Liberian annually to be National Orator, Madam Gbowee eloquently expressed her concerns. The recent National Oration by Madame Roberta Gbowee, on the 172nd Independence anniversary, July 26, 2019, followed the tradition of selecting a Liberian annually to be National Orator. Professor Didwho Twe, (One of Liberia’s indigenous intellectuals) as Liberia’s orator on July 26, 1944, delivered his speech entitled: The Future in Liberia and said. Finally, one of Liberia’s great orators, Professor Edward Wilmont Blyden, on July 27, 1857, was Liberia’s Independence Day Guest Speaker in Monrovia, 162 years ago.
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August 03, 2020 00:33 UTC
Liberia: NPP Bong County Distances Itself from CDC’s Endorsement of Sen. Henry Yallah for Dec. 8 Senatorial Election
The NPP is the larger constituent of the Coalition right after the Congress for Democratic Change. Report by Lennart Dodoo, [email protected]The NPP is the larger constituent of the Coalition right after the Congress for Democratic Change. Alex Tyler’s Liberia People Democratic Party (LPDP) is also a member of the Coalition. Bong County is the stronghold of NPP and they believe that the Coalition must respect that fact that the County is their base, therefore, there should no contestant from a member of the Coalition against the NPP in the County. During the endorsement of Sen. Yallah, Jorquelleh District 3 Representative J. Marvin Cole, stressed the need for Senator Yallah to contest on the ticket of the ruling party in the ensuing senatorial election in Bong County.
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August 02, 2020 21:11 UTC
Liberia: Fiscal Year Uniqueness and Other Complexities
Budget Surplus or Budget Deficit? A budget deficit occurs when a government spends more money than it takes in, while the reverse holds true for a budget surplus. What does this suggest about the calculation of the “budget surplus” for the past fiscal year (FY2019/20) and the new fiscal year (FY2020/21)? Now let us calculate the expected Budget Surplus/Deficit for the new fiscal year = (Total Revenues – New Borrowings – Total Expenditure = US$535,452,000-103,000 -535,452,000 = – US$103,000,000. [2] See the Revenue Fiscal Table in the Draft Budget, page xxxv.
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August 02, 2020 17:15 UTC