MONROVIA – The Liberia Electricity Regulatory Commission (LERC) will today Friday, 12 November hold a public hearing on the Liberia Electricity Corporation (LEC) tariff application at the Kailondo Hotel located on the Old Road beginning at 10:00 a.m. The new Electricity Tariff Regulations and the Multi Year Tariff Methodology provides the framework for electricity operators across the country including the national grid, LEC, on how to derive tariffs for electricity consumers in Liberia. LERC’s Board of Commissioners (BoC) Chaired by Dr. Lawrence D. Sekajipo approved the “Electricity Tariff Regulations and the Multi Year Tariff Methodology” in May this year. In March 2021, LERC provisionally approved a request from LEC to implement an “Incentive Framework” for large electricity consumers using high security pre-paid meters. About LERCThe Liberia Electricity Regulatory Commission (LERC) is an autonomous independent entity established by Chapter 13 of the 2015 Electricity Law of Liberia (ELL).

The universal symbol of disabilityA symbol is used to identify disability in its generality; however, disabled rights advocates have argued that such characters do not recognize some disabilities like invisible disabilities. Symbols of some visible disabilitiesIn addition to the general symbol, specific disabilities are recognized through various instruments. Though these issues have caused less access to some areas for wheelchair users, pedestrians, and other people with disabilities, we need to create easy access for people experiencing physical disabilities. The wheelchair symbol should only be used to indicate access for individuals with limited mobility, including wheelchair users. For example, the logo indicates an accessible entrance, bathroom, or that a phone is lowered for wheelchair users.

George W. Smith, Resident Circuit Judge, fifteen JudicialCircuit, River Gee County, Cllr.Osman F. Feika, resident Circuit judge, fifth judicial circuit, Grand Cape Mount County, Cllr. Gbenewelleh, Resident circuit judge, Twelveth judicial circuit, Grant Kru County, Cllr. George S. Wiles, Jr. Resident circuit judge, seventh judicial circuit, Grand Gedeh County, Cllr. Zuballah A. Kizeku, resident Circuit judge, sixteenth judicial circuit, Gbarpolu County, Cllr. D. Onesiumus Banwon, resident Circuit judge, Fourteenth judicial circuit, Rivercess County, Cllr.

Monrovia – The Government of Liberia, with support from UNDP and UNWOMEN, will undertake a series of consultations with Liberian women entrepreneurs involved in cross-border trade to sensitize them about the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) agreement, which became operational in January 2021. The consultations will highlight the opportunities presented by the continental free trade area as well as provide a forum for women traders to identify and find solutions to the challenges they encounter when trading across borders. “Women traders typically face a number of hurdles including harassment and extortion at borders, as well as complex, lengthy trade procedures that could deter the faint-hearted. The formal consultations with women traders to be held under the theme: “Giving voice to Liberian women entrepreneurs to make AfCFTA work for them”. Liberia is a signatory to the AfCFTA agreement.

..Says salary harmonization was unconstitutionalThe administration of President George Weah has been sued by 16 prominent judges for salary discrimination which, they claim, has affected their livelihood. The judges, in their class-action lawsuit, claimed that the National Remuneration Standardization Act of 2019 is discriminatory and unconstitutional. The Judges' legal action comes two months after they had earlier threatened to sue the Weah administration before the full bench of the Supreme Court to compel the government to reimburse monies deducted from their salaries carried out under the harmonization exercise. Others are George S. Wiles of the 7th Judicial Circuit Court in Grand Gedeh County; Onesimus Roland Dahn of the 8th Judicial Circuit Court in Nimba County; Joe S. Barkon of the 2nd Judicial Circuit Court in Grand Bassa County, and Zuballah A. Kizeku of the 16th Judicial Circuit Court in Gbarpolu County. The rest include Onesimus Banwon of the 14th Judicial Circuit Court in RiverCess County; and Ciapha Carey of the 11th Judicial Circuit Court in Bomi County, among other specialized courts judges.

Speaking prior to the dedication of the flag pole, Representative Joe described the project as “a beautiful project”. Representative Joe justified that the dedication of the flag pole was to demonstrate his love for his constituents, especially the students. ReactionsThe dedication of a flag pole project by a Representative or Senator remains a peculiar happening in the body politics of Liberia. How can a flag pole dedication be counted as development. Alexander Bealded: “So our district Representative donated a flag pole at a school in Buchanan and it was a massive jamboree and media frenzy.

MONROVIA – FrontPageAfrica has obtained a copy of the Joint Resolution from the Legislature mandating the Central Bank of Liberia to print a new family of Liberian dollar with new designs and features and a L$1,000 denomination. The Central Bank was also instructed to get rid of the L$10 and L$5 banknotes. The Legislature also gave the Central Bank of Liberia the mandate to ensure that the printing of the banknotes and minting of coins are undertaken during 2021, 2022 and 2024 to respond to future liquidity in 2024. The Central Bank contends that L$100 banknotes was selected for an emergency sole-sourcing procurement which sample design is being replicated all other banknotes including the 20s, 50s, 500s and 1,000s. The Central Bank of Liberia noted that the printing of new banknotes was informed by a request from the Legislature for the introduction of a new family of currency – banknotes and coins.

Among the many recommendations, the Committees want the Liberian Maritime Authority (LMA) and the shipping agency, in addition to the US$100,000 promised by central government, to facilitate the funeral of deceased. The Senate joint committees also want the Government reconsider certain aspect of the APM Terminal agreement, in view of the Port’s MD assertion that 90% of the Port’s activities are controlled by APM. “A copy of such list should be made available to the Senate within two weeks following the release of this report. Plenary action was necessitated by a report submitted by the Joint Committee to the August Body during the 6th Day Sitting of the Special Session of the Senate on Tuesday, November 9, 2021. Committees’ findingsDuring the Joint Committee’s investigation, it was observed that the functions of the Liberian Government are divided amongst Ministries and Agencies based on statutory considerations.

The Liberia Football Association (LFA) over the weekend announced a 22-man squad that has been named by Liberia senior men’s national team head coach Peter Butler. Butler named three uncapped players in his new squad for the final World Cup qualifiers against Nigeria and Central African Republic (CAR). The new intivees include Watanga FC goalkeeper Derrick Julu and defenders Mark Pabai of PEC Zwolle in the Netherlands and Jamal Arago of Sabail FK in Azerbaijan. Arago, according to the LFA, featured for the Black Satellites during the qualifiers for the 2013 Africa Youth Championship but didn't make the final squad due to injury. Goalie Boison Wynney de Souza, midfielder Justin Paul Salmon and striker Peters Wilson and Sylvanus Nimely all got a recall.

By Agence France-PresseThe West African regional grouping ECOWAS on Sunday hardened its stance against military-ruled Mali and Guinea, imposing new individual sanctions and calling on both countries to honor timetables for a return to democracy. In a final declaration following Sunday's summit, ECOWAS said it "highly deplores the lack of progress" towards staging elections in Mali. At a September summit, ECOWAS demanded that Guinea hold elections within six months. The regional leaders also demanded that the Mali junta adhere "strictly" to that country's transition timetable. ECOWAS suspended Mali once again, but did not apply new sanctions.

Joint Technical Committee Established to Find Amicable, Lasting SolutionACCRA, Ghana – The Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Liberia, Amb. For his part, Foreign Minister Kemayah introduced his Delegation and conveyed special thanks and best wishes on behalf of H.E. The Liberian Delegation further extended thanks and appreciation to the Minister of Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration of Ghana, H.E. Madam Shirley Ayorkor Botchwey for her instrumentality in co-organizing along with Foreign Minister Kemayah the First Consultative Dialogue between the Governments of the Republic of Ghana and Liberia on the situation of current and former Liberian Refugees in Ghana. The Liberian delegation headed by H.E.

Liberia: Sitting Enviably in the Fight against Climate Change, Pres. The impending United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP26) will provide yet another opportunity to generate more ambitious climate actions and commitments,” he said. Mr. Nyandibo disclosed Liberia received numerous international engagements after the holding of a National Conference on Climate Change which was also attended by President Weah to demonstrate his commitment towards combatting climate change. Now, with Liberia’s position in the world’s fight against climate change, President Weah would be among the first of 120 world leaders to address the COP 26 Conference in Glasgow. It is expected that Liberia would be properly positioning itself for a win-win goal taking into consideration its enormous sacrifice towards the fight against climate change.

Togba-Nah Tipoteh, [email protected], Contributing WriterIn 2015, the United Nations hosted the Paris Conference on Climate Change under the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), held in Paris, France. The Paris Agreement also calls for the mobilization of USD100 bilion annually to assist the developing countries in their climate change efforts regarding the implementation of the Paris Agreement. On the eve of the Climate Change Summit, COP26, let us review the progress that has been made in the implementation of the Paris Agreement. On October 12, 2020, the United Nations, the United Kingdom (UK) and France co-hosted the Climate Change Ambition Summit in partnership with Chile and Italy. Currently, the United Nations Biodiversity Conference is being held in Kunming, China, dealing with the safety of the Planet Earth.

In Lake Victoria Basin countries, the number could reach a high of 38.5 million. “From pastoralists travelling the Sahel to fishermen braving the seas, the story of West Africa is a story of climate migrants. : countries will need to embed internal climate migration in far-sighted green, resilient, and inclusive development planning across Africa. Data : investing in research and diagnostic tools is key to better understand the drivers of internal climate migration for well-targeted policies. : investing in research and diagnostic tools is key to better understand the drivers of internal climate migration for well-targeted policies.

Lower Exchange Rate: End The Cut In Spending And Don’t Take Cash Away From Commercial BanksOnce again, money exchangers are giving LD154 for the USD1, even though less than 60 days ago, they gave LD170 for USD1. Today, you get LD60 in change because the exchange rate for USD5 has dropped from LD850 to LD700. Now, let us reflect for a moment on how policymakers in a serious economy manage a policy instrument such as the exchange rate. Alternatively, the following can be done:Government can reduce the printing of new banknotes,Government can withhold some quantity of the Liberian dollars from the market, thereby reducing the Liberian dollars on the market. In short, add the Liberian dollar when a government is broke or when the local currency appreciates in value.