MONROVIA – The Liberia Business Association (LIBA) and the United Kingdom-Liberia Chamber of Commerce, have brainstormed on trade and investments that could help boost the Liberian economy that is struggling for improvement. According to her, the agreement also highlights collaboration and partnership between the Liberia Business Association and members of the UK-Liberia Chamber of Commerce that could benefit the Liberian Government and its people who are eagered for huge and sustainable investments that might agument their living standards. She mentioned that more interactions will be looked at between Liberian businesses and UK-LIBERIA Chamber to expand the partnership; thus showcasing the potential of Liberian businesses and their products that are more marketable at home and abroad. According to the head of LIBA, the collaboration could strengthen partnership to enhance the promotion of trade and investments that the country presently yearning for. He also renewed call to the Liberian Government to aid LIBA that is the backbone for all indigenous-owned businesses currently operating in every sector in Liberia.

MONROVIA – United Bank for Africa Liberia Limited again joins the rest of Africa to celebrate another anniversary of the African Union, a day also widely known as Africa Day. This annual celebration brings UBA Liberia Staff together at an organized event to highlight the cultural and economic potential of the Continent as they show case their traditional African attires. This annual event which has become a lifestyle of the bank, takes place simultaneously in all UBA Subsidiaries around Africa highlighting UBA as a Pan African Bank that is built around African fundamentals. All UBA Liberia Business Offices marked the day in grand style with unique African themed decorations adorning the branches, lots of African delicacies, and cultural performances to showcase that the bank takes huge pride in its African Heritage. This year’s theme, Africa to the World, drives the reality that Africa is ready to export it talents to the rest of the world to improve its social, economic and political position among other equals.

The Act, a copy of which FrontPageAfrica has obtained, is titled “An Act to Grant Immunity from Both Civil and Criminal Proceeding against All Persons within the Jurisdiction of the Republic of Liberia From Acts or Crimes Committed During the Civil War From December 1989 to August 2003.”This Act was published on August 8, 2003. FrontPageAfrica has not been able to fully ascertain why this act continues to remain the shadows. It was, however, not repealed before the establishment of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) that called for the establishment of such court. Amnesty in Other CountriesThe Act granting amnesty to all members of warring action in the 2003 Act of the Legislature is not unique to Liberia. Some famous Amnesties include the general amnesty granted by President of the United States of America, Andrew Johnson after the American Civil War (1861-April 9, 1865); the French amnesty of 1905, the Prussian amnesty, August 10, 1840, Napoleon’s amnesty of March 13, 1815 from which 13 eminent persons including Talleyrand were exempt.

Gbarnga, BONG COUNTY – Bong County Superintendent Esther Walker could be dismissed for stating that the ruling Coalition for Democratic Change (CDC) lost the December 8, 2020 Special Senatorial elections because the party threatened to dismiss local officials in the county if they didn’t support the party’s candidate. If that doesn’t stop it would be difficult for us to win Bong County in the 2023 presidential elections”, Superintendent Walker said. “I told them to vote their choice and not to be moved by all the dismissal threats,” said Superintendent Walker. Superintendent Walker made the statement in the presence of Bong County Senator Prince Moye (Unity Party, Collaborating Political Parties) at a program in Kokoyah Statutory District. President Weah on February 15, 2019 suspended Superintendent Walker following allegations she made in a leaked audio which went viral.

Monrovia – A leaked letter seen by this paper has put a new twist to the protracted saga involving Mr. Amos T.K Brosius and Judge Eva Mappy Morgan, Chief Judge of the Commercial Court at the Temple of Justice in Monrovia. The letter, which authentication has been duly established, was written by Associate Justice Yusuf D. Kaba, who is also chair of the Judiciary Inquiry Commission. Addressed to Chief Justice Francis Korkpor, the letter informs the Chief Justice about the outcome of the Judiciary Inquiry Committee’s investigation into the complaint filed by Mr. Brosius. The leaked letter has surfaced just a day ahead of the Supreme Court’s hearing into an appeal by Judge Mappy Morgan against the JIC recommendation that calls for her suspension for one year. Brosius’ assertions of MOTC’s operating “his” account is therefore wholly unfortunate and nothing more than a deliberate campaign to defame MOTC and probably Judge Mappy Morgan and the Liberian judiciary,” the release concluded.

Pro-Democracy Group to Take Govt to Court for the Restoration of 5% Equity Interest in Petroleum Products to Ordinary LiberiansMonrovia – A group under the banner “Coalition for the Restoration of Liberian’s 5% Equity Interest in Petroleum Products” says it will pursue legal action against the Government of Liberia in an effort to ensure that all Liberian citizens benefit from the country’s resources. The “Coalition for the Restoration of Liberian’s 5% Equity Interest in Petroleum Products” Secretary General wants the Liberian Government to engage in initiatives that will mitigate the economic difficulties Liberians are undergoing. Meanwhile, Nyanplu wants Liberians to join the struggle to halt what he calls, secret amendment the Petroleum Law of Liberia against the interest of citizens. Declaring the 2019 amendment unconstitutional, Nyanplu said a team of legal practitioners, to include Cllr. Kofi Woods and Law Professor Kabineh Ja’neh are all in readiness to seek legal redress to the citizens’ plight.

Monrovia – In a male dominated society where men play lead role in nearly all sectors of the society, a few women have distinguished themselves and are making very meaningful contributions to the Liberian society in their respective areas. Irrespective of the male dominance of the Liberian society, the work of few women has not gone unnoticed as the MacDella Cooper Foundation has honored several impactful women in Liberia. Vice President Taylor also continues to work with women and girls through multiple empowerment programs across the country. Also in rural Montserrado County, SHED is engaged in poultry production which is serving as source of livelihood for rural women who not have access to sources of income. The rural women are being trained in poultry production and provided chickens to run their own poultry and generate income for their livelihood.

MONROVIA – With financial support from the United Nations High Commission for Human Rights in Liberia, through the EU spotlight initiative, the Liberia NGOs Network is said to have complimented four of the five counties, conducting awareness on Sexual Gender Base Violence SGBV and Female Genetic Mutilation FGM and other human rights abuses in Liberia. Grand Cape Mont, Lofa, Nimba and Montserrado Counties are the five counties with Grand Geddeh remaining. LINNK begins its five counties activities in Grand Cape Mont County with a town hall meeting bringing together local authorities, citizens and police to dialogue on the issue of SGBV and FGM. During the dialogue, traditional leaders said, at times when police officers are carrying on their duties, they do things against traditional practices, and something they said is an abomination to the tradition of the country. Other issues discussed during the dialogue by participants and facilitators including stakeholders in the counties range from rape, sexual abuse, FGM early marriage/teen-age pregnancy and child abuse, among others.

Kakata, Margibi County – The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) in collaboration with the Ministry of Mines & Energy, and with support from the United Nations Development Program-UNDP through the Environmental Governance Programme funded by SIDA Monday began a two-day training workshop for multi-stakeholders including artisanal and small scale miners on Environment Monitoring and Human Rights. The theme: “strengthening governance, human rights and environmental management for the artisanal mining sector in Liberia through user-friendly tools, awareness and capacity building,” is focused on enhancing the capacity of multi stakeholders for managing, monitoring, reporting and awareness to ensure improved environmental compliance. This training workshop will enhance the capacity of the stakeholders to monitor and report on environmental activities within their environment. Representing the UNDP, the program Coordinator of UNDP-Liberia E. Abraham T. Tumbey Jr. noted that over the years the ASM sector has been identified by the Ministry of Mines as a sector with potential amidst the many challenges. The over 30 participants of the training workshop included representatives from Civil Society, Independent Human Rights Commission, Gender Ministry, Mining Cooperatives and the media.

The soil scanners will help our farmers to detect the nutrient deficiency in the soil and recommend possible fertilizer to be used to increase the productivity of the crop. The soil scanners will benefit farmers in the 15 counties to test the soil for suitability for planting and improvement of the soil. UsesThe soil nutrient scanner is based on high-quality sensor technology and is used for soil monitoring and testing purposes to determine main soil fertility parameters deficiency and recommend the needed fertilizers to improve the soil productivity and increase food production. The soil scanners use near-infrared and EC sensors combined for analysis. They can now do simple and smart soil scanning and get the nutrient status of soil, crops, and raw materials in just 10 minutes.

Jewel Howard-Taylor has commended the Blue Crest University College’s administration for complimenting the government of Liberia’s Pro-Poor Agenda for Prosperity and Development, education for all component. Vice President Howard-Taylor said since its establishment in 2015, the Bluecrest University College continues to provide the requisite education intended to build the skills of the youthful population of the country. Vice President Howard-Taylor explained that technical education in information communication technology remains an integral part of developing the skills of Liberians. Vice President Howard-Taylor was speaking Saturday when dedicated the new campus of the Bluecrest University College in Congo Town, Monrovia. Dr. Neelakantan said the Bluecrest University College comes under the purview of the Eureka Group, with Headquarters in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.

MONROVIA – Fifteen students of the Kollah Foundation institute on the Robertsfield highways are currently benefiting from a scholarship scheme funded by the Sam O. Siebu (SOKS) Foundation with special preference given to female students who maintain academy excellence. According to Mr. Siebu, Founder and CEO of the foundation, the 15 students benefiting from the foundation’s scholarship is the beginning of a bigger dream. His dream is to have over two hundred-fifty students benefiting from full waiver scholarship as long as they continue maintain good grades. In appreciation to Mr. Siebu undertaking, benefitting students of the scholarship drive had an honoring program for him to appreciate him for his efforts to help needed students acquire education. Besides scholarship, the SOKS foundation is also covering expenses for books for all beneficiaries.

MONROVIA – The Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Refuge Place International (RPI), Dr. Mosoka P. Fallah has frowned on the inequality of the covid-19 vaccine distributions between rich and poor countries. The seminar was intended to address questions of vaccine inequality and by exploring vaccine productions and distribution mechanisms and looking for possibilities to facilitate more equal, fair, and sustainable futures. Public health experts say the current COVID-19 vaccine distribution process is one of the most striking displays of inequality. Dominated by vaccine hoarding, vaccine nationalism, power struggle and profit maximization, vaccine distribution is described as grotesque, catastrophic and as a moral outrage. But the current challenges of vaccine inequality demand a re-examination of the vaccine distribution system and architecture behind the pharmaceutical and medical industries both internationally and at the national level.

MONROVIA — The Founder & Executive Director of Messengers of Peace-Liberia Inc, (MOP-Liberia), Gwendolyn Myers, has been appointed as Global Chairperson for Youth Empowerment for the High-powered G100 of Eminent and Empowered Club of top 100 Women Leaders in the world with a vision for the future. Her appointment provides a broader path for all young people; especially women to dream, grow, aspire and lead. It is a program that arms women with strength and keep them secure. The pathway for inclusivity and empowerment of youth provides the opportunity for connecting, practical collaboration, and sustaining change tangibly,” Miss. Myers as the new Chairperson of the forum.

Liberia: Runaway Child Rescued In Nimba; Says He was Running from Grandma to Walk to Mother in MonroviaMONROVIA – A 14-year-old boy called “Success”, who was seen travelling on foot to find his mother in Monrovia, has been rescued and handed over to the civil authorities in the township of Kpain in Lao Chiefdom, Meinpea-Mah District, Nimba County. He said both his father and mother are from the town of Karnplay, toward the border with Ivory Coast, but right now his mother lives in Monrovia. He has added to the family of the town chief for the more than two weeks he’s been there. Authorities of the township were over the weekend dispatching a delegation headed by Commissioner William T. Whenda, to meet the Nimba County chapter of the Liberia National Red Cross for urgent assistance. The only help so far has come from a few citizens of Nimba.