Cummings made the statement in Zeanzue Town, Bong County, where he made his first stop at the start of his three-day tour of Bong County. Cummings tour took him to Janjay, Samay, Gbenequelleh, Tamayta and Kokoyah Statutory District. “I understand the hardship Liberians are going through and it pains me,’’ Cummings said, speaking in Zeanzue Town, Bong County on at the start of his three-day tour of Bong County. If elected in 2023, Cummings said he will not neglect the Liberian people. The Coalition for Democratic Change (CDC) lost Montserrado County, President Weah stronghold, to Senator Darius Dillon of the Liberty Party.

Monrovia -– In April 2019, just over a year into the George Weah-led government, a major concession agreement was announced. Trumpeted as a game changer for traffic safety and enhancement of operations of the Liberia National Police, the Liberia Traffic Management Concession is now in limbo. Donated items catching DustToday, FrontPageAfrica has uncovered, all of those items donated vehicles and bikes are gathering dust and have not been put to use because the concession agreement has been breached by the Weah administration. “Following the renegotiation process, the Concession was signed on September 11, 2018 between the Government of Liberia and Liberia Traffic Management Incorporated(LTM) for twenty years with a total investment of forty million United States Dollars,” the President told the Speaker. Similarly, the Liberia Traffic Management and the Government of Liberia signed a concession agreement on September 11th, 2018, ratified into law on December 21st 2018 and published into handbill on January 7th 2019.

Liberian Government to send Delegation to The Ivory Coast following failed Attack On A Military Base; Foreign Minister SaysAccording to Minister Kemayah, the Weah led-government will not tolerate any move which intends to create chaos in the sub-region. At my level, I am also fully engaged with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Cote D’Ivoire”. According to Minister Kemayah, the Weah led-government will not tolerate any move which intends to create chaos in the sub-region. Minister Kemayah emphasized that the Diplomatic Community remains vital to the effective and favorable promotion of Liberia’s image abroad. Minister Kemayah pointed out that the decision taken is intended to build confidence in the process, adding that, he strongly believes that the vaccine for the combat against the pandemic is satisfactory.

ANOTHER GRADUATION SEASON is upon Liberia and hundreds of students are proudly walking through the corridors of higher institutions of learning full of hope and upbeat about the future. The sad reality is that many of those graduates are unlikely to find jobs, improve theirs or that of their families. THE COUNTRY has suffered serious brain drain and degradation as a result of the civil war. SCORES OF SKILLED LIBERIANS are residing in countries around the world, especially in parts of West Africa, Europe, the United States and Canada. If the institutions are not properly equipped to prepare graduates for life after graduation, it could spell doom for Liberia.

Taiwan S. Gongloe briefed Ambassador McCarthy about level of progress that the bar has made in improving access to justice through its five legal aid clinics. Taiwan S. Gongloe briefed Ambassador McCarthy about level of progress that the bar has made in improving access to justice through its five legal aid clinics. “During the meetings with Ambassador McCarthy and Team at the US Embassy near Monrovia, LNBA President, Cllr. “Ambassador McCarthy acknowledged the LNBA as having reputation of promoting rule of law and the United States is interested in such organization,” the released quoted Ambassador McCarthy. The release said during the meeting, the LNBA updated the UNDP Resident Coordinator about its progressive engagements with strengthening the rule of law.

Judge Morgan was recently found guilty of breaching judicial ethics by the Judiciary Inquiry Commission (JIC) for wrongly handling the case involving Ducor Petroleum and unfreezing the account without the consent of all parties. Monrovia – Amos Brosuis, the owner of Ducor Petroleum which from which Commercial Court Judge Eva Mappy-Morgan illegally authorized the withdrawal of US$3 million when the court had frozen the account, has requested Chief Justice Francis Korkpor to have the Judge Morgan restitute the amount. Judge Morgan was recently found guilty of breaching judicial ethics by the Judiciary Inquiry Commission (JIC) for wrongly handling the case involving Ducor Petroleum and unfreezing the account without the consent of all parties. Mr. Brosuis recounted in his letter to the Chief Justice that the JIC investigation established that there was an agreement between Monrovia Oil Trading Company (MOTC) and Ducor Petroleum Management bank accounts no. He informed the Chief Justice that Judge Morgan’s depletion of his account has left untold suffering on his children who are frequently thrown out of school.

The need for reform to our Liberian system of education is a dire concern. THE QUEST TO REFORM LIBERIA EDUCATION appears in the context of a crusade guided by morals and ethics. Mathematically, if private schools’ teachers’ salaries are screened for income taxes by financial authorities of private institutions, then why have many private schools not affirming the codes of the Decent Work Act. However, private schools in their quest to maximize profit, increase their fees and tuition exorbitantly yet they underpaid teachers. The part of Liberia which make up the hinterland, bears the worst casualties of the brunt of Liberia educational pitfalls.

Following his appointment by the Government of India as Honorary Consul General to Liberia in 1998, Dr. Sachdeva “effectively” performed his consular duties by “concretizing the socio-economic and cultural ties between Liberia and India”. “During your tenure as Honorary Consul General of the Republic of India, cooperation and the exchange between the two countries attained new heights. Dr. Sachdeva maintained that in December 2014, the Government of India donated another consignment of 15 new buses as India’s way of identifying with Liberia’s development challenges. There have been mounting concerns that the ex-Indian Honorary Consul General would discontinue his humanitarian works following his relieve from the post. The latest honor brings to two the number of times Dr. Sachdeva has received Liberia’s highest honors.

Zwedru, Grand Gedeh County– Lady Justice Center-Liberia, in collaboration with the United Students Association has formed a ‘formidable’ collaboration to speak against all forms of violence against women and girls. Matters pertaining to the protection of the rights of women and girls described as the traditional victims of sexual and gender based violence currently on the increase in Liberia were highlighted. The meeting also focused on the harmful traditional practice of female genital mutilation, discrimination against women, girls and disabled. Lady Justice-Liberia is a national nongovernmental feminist organization founded by Ms. Hawa Metzger, a Liberian activist based in the United States; while the United Students Association (USA)-Liberia Is a Students based organization which is involved in educating students how to be productive in society, promoting academic excellence and mentoring students to be good and vibrant public Speakers. The citizen’s dialogue was held under the theme: ‘Ending all forms of Violence against Women and Girls’ brought together high school students and the disabled communities, amongst other local feminist groups in the county.

MONROVIA — The Orange 1st Division Championship race continued at the weekend with another poor result for Mighty Barrolle who have now failed to win in their last seven matches. So, in his absence, Watanga FC wasted several begging chances, as Mighty Barrolle struggled to maintain their opponents. The win gives Watanga FC 31 points, in fifth place spot with three games remaining before the end of the season. Fans of Mighty Barrolle left the ATS in bitterness after spectating a woeful performance from the side that was recently sitting third on the league table. Barrolle Players seem to be upset either with the new coach, some other administrative issues, as the players themselves have been very poor in recent matches.

GRAND KRU COUNTY — In a consistent effort to improving the living condition of citizens of Grand Kru, Deputy Speaker Cllr. J. Fonati Koffa commits himself to Infrastructural development and increasing access to basic social services in District #2, Grand Kru County. Citizens of those communities joyfully thanked the Deputy Speaker having witness street light in their towns for the first time in 37 years. Meanwhile, on Tuesday, April 27, the Grand Kru County District #2 lawmaker will present his 3rd Annual Report in Barforwin, Bolloh Statutory District, and thereafter continue his citizens’ engagements. Meanwhile, the Deputy Speaker will climax his constituency visit by serving as Guest Speaker at the 2021 Press Union of Liberia (PUL) Congress on Monday, May 3, in Barclayville, Grand Kru County.

At the meeting, the community agreed to take Mandra logging company to court for it alleged failure to adhere to the contract. Sewacajua Community, thru the Chief Officer of the Community Forest Management Body, Oliver C. Clarke had filed a petition at the Circuit Court calling for the cancellation of the forest management with Mandra logging company. On September 7, 2019, residents of Sewacajua forest community through the Community Assembly elected a new leadership of the Community Forest Management Body (CFMB). SDI and FCI hinted in their briefing note, communities’ vulnerability to external third parties and demonstrated the need to strengthen community capacity to manage their Community Forest Management Agreements (CFMAs). Mr. Tally’s statement against the media was in an apparent respond to series of critical issues raised on the weekly Forest Hour radio advocacy program produce by the Liberia Forest Media Watch (LFMW).

If you are afraid of taking risk because of the fear of failure, you will fail no matter what the circumstances. Follow imaginationHe added that the taking of risk must always be followed because in a bid for citizens to fulfill their imagination. He noted that the graduates should not allow anything to deter them from taking the first steps towards their imaginations. He recalled that prior to the establishment of other universities of higher learning in the 1990’s, AME Zion University competed and measured to the few viable and outstanding universities in Liberia including the University of Liberia, Cuttington University and W.V.S. Given the farsightedness of the university’s current President and Faculties, he added that the AME Zion University is now on par with these universities in academic works, accreditation and expansion.

However, Rep. Kolubah, through his lawyers filed a writ of prohibition to the Supreme Court, terming the House’s decision as illegal. At a conference hearing earlier on Thursday, Justice Nagbe said the House did not accord Rep. Kolubah due process as outlined in Rule 48.4 of the House of Representatives. 48.3 The request to be presented pursuant to Chapter XI of this rule shall be in writing and submitted to the Speaker together with the evidence. Though it may seem that Rep. Kolubah has scored a significant victory, there are signs the suspension debacle is far from over. But Rep. Gray fired back in a quick response, saying the opposition lawmakers were disingenuous in their comments and vowed to lead a campaign to remove Rep. Kolubah if he continues his actions.

MONROVIA – The Liberian Senate on Thursday received and inducted three additional members of the Senate who faced legal challenge over elections dispute from the December 8, 2020 special senatorial elections. Senators Botoe Kanneh of Gbapolu County, Willington Geevon Smith of Rivercess County and Jeremiah Koung of Nmba County were inducted officially on Thursday. Senator Kanneh induction makes it two the number of female candidates in the Senate. In her induction speech, the Gbarpolu Senator Senator requested some policy decision on the country’s forestry sector. I will not be a cheering squad of the ruling partyMeanwhile, Senator Willington Geevon Smith of Rivercess County was also inducted.