“I maintain my stance that I won’t be supporting Senator Henry Yallah for the Senate seat in Bong County. “I know the vice president is party-disciplined and I know upon her return she will support Senator Yallah’s re-election. “The coalition needs the seat in Bong County and I know very well it’s going to be possible. “The vice president has demonstrated political relevance in Bong County over the years by winning two senatorial elections in Bong County. Howard-Taylor has high approval ratings from Bong County residents having won two successive elections in the county 2005 and 2014.

MONROVIA – The Government of Liberia says it will today Wednesday launch the establishment of the Comptroller and Accountant General Department of the Ministry of Finance and Development Planning which will situate the country on a solid and sustainable path to genuine Public Financial Management Reforms. The establishment of the comptroller and Accounting General Department is a key reform that has been requested by the International community for several years. Janga A. Kowo said the new reforms will place Liberia in straight compliance regional and global best practices in public financial management and public sector accounting and level the country up with its peers in the sub-region. He also thanked the National Legislature and the entire leadership of the Ministry of Finance and Development Planning for passing the proposed amendments to the Public Financial Management Act 2009, which among other things calls for the establishment of a comptroller and Accountant General’s Department within the Ministry of Finance and Development Planning. He expressed gratitude to the development partners for their technical and financial support which has significantly contributed to the level of progress made so far in the public financial management reform process over the years.

Today we say farewell to Professor Dr. Patrick Lawrence Nimene Seyon, a distinguished Liberian public intellectual and progressive activist. Patrick served as Director of Planning and Development and later as Vice President for Administration. During the formation of the Interim Government of National Unity in late 1990, Professor Seyon was appointed President of the University of Liberia. 20th century Liberia has not had a more selfless, dedicated and commit public intellectual than Professor Seyon. In the pantheon of leaders of higher education in Liberia, the name of Professor Dr. Patrick Lawrence Nimene Seyon will rank among the best.

He attributed the present constraints at various orphanages to the lack of adequate support from government. “The current living status of orphans across Liberia is really, really poor and deplorable. The children living at the orphanages are living at the mercy of the communities. According to him, children staying at various orphanages will become “zogos” if the necessary support and care are not provided them. “President Weah-before becoming President will on many times go to the orphanages and provide them food and support.

Monrovia – Cheeseman Cole, ex-soldier of the Armed Forces of Liberia has been formally charged and forwarded to court. Others collaborators of Cole charged in absentia are James, Galayi, Marcus and Junior. The charge sheet stated that Cole’s antics violated chapter 14.20, chapter 10, section 10.1, chapter 17, section 17.11, chapter 14, section 14.51 and chapter 15, section 15.53 of the revised penal code of Liberia. “…which is inhuman and cruel to the existence of human life.”According to the Police, its investigation stated Cole admitted interacting with six of the of the twenty-seven persons who showed up to give evidence but denied interaction with Winston and Dominic. But, the charge sheet stated, Cole’s accomplice admitted that he interacted with the missing men and they were tied, beaten and their moneys and phones were taken from them at different intervals.

University of Liberia’s Mass Communication Department, UNICEF Trained 30 Journalists from Seven Counties on Sexual Gender-based Violence ReportingParticipants being lectured by UNICEF Child Protection Officer, Madam Ina Christensen during the workshopFendall, Montserrado County – The Department of the Mass Communication of the University of Liberia in partnership with UNICEF has begun a two-day media training for 30 journalists from six counties on Sexual and Gender-Based Violence, Harmful Practices and Sexual Exploitation and Abuse. The theme of the two-day media training is Media Empowerment: Key to Ending SGBV, HP, and SEA. She stressed that journalists need to be more proactive in reporting more sexual gender-based, harmful practices, and sexual exploitation and abuse. Mr. Coffey added that journalists reporting rape cases and SGBV issues must report with fairness. “In reporting rape cases, be accurate, balanced, credible and objective,” he said.

MONROVIA – A famous traditional Liberian movie, Tutumatu that featured talented Liberians who showcased their artistic talents in an educative and amusing fashion, has been released to help uphold Liberia’s traditional values. This classical film highlights the traumatic and difficult marital decision Garpu faces as a young and well -known villager, after participating in a colorful traditional graduation and later taking Yodeh as a spouse. Tutumatu, a traditional Liberian movie that is eye-catching, brings you the spectacular displays of extraordinary Liberian actors and actresses, whose performances are remarkable in reducing viewers’ stress and creating excitement. However, Garpu who is one of the lead actors in this movie(Tutumatu), marital vow turned sad and heartbreaking ,when Yodeh was chosen by him as a wife. Meanwhile, Tutumatu, the god of revelation, according to the traditional Liberian movie is expected to be launched on November 8, 2020 at the Ministerial Complex in Congo Town, Montserrado County.

KAKATA, Margibi County – Marketeers in Kakata, Margibi County on Monday furiously protested over the long-delayed in the completion of the renovation of the Kakata Market by the Ministry of Agriculture under its Smallholder Agriculture Productivities and Commercialization Project (SAPEC). Report by Yawah Y. Jaivey, ContributorThe market renovation cost at US$290,749.18 is being funded by the African Development Bank (AFDB) and implemented by the Bong Infrastructure Limited construction company. The renovation work got underway on May 15, 2019 with duration of 10 months but has since delayed, thus triggering the marketers’ protest in demand for the immediate opening of the market despite being incomplete. He requested the marketeers to grant this office the period of one week, adding that within the space of that one week, a positive update surrounding the long-delayed in the completion of the renovation of the Kakata Market will be made known to them. Blackie, however, debunked the Kakata’s marketers’ allegation that the renovation work is yet to reach 65% completion, noting that the project was at 85% and could be completed before the end of November 2020.

Buchanan, Grand Bassa County – A group under the banner ‘Nationalist Congress in Support of President Weah’ have declared support for former Foreign Minister Gbehzongar Findley as political campaigns heighten in the county. Since the ex-top Liberian diplomat accepted a petition to contest the 2020 Special Senatorial Election in Grand Bassa County, he has received the highest endorsements with prominent individuals, institutions and several other ex-representative aspirants from across the county showing support for him. “We are believing God that you will repair the broken wounds of our citizens through your developmental minds and connections to develop Grand Bassa County”. Jeffery encouraged Findley to keep his “torch burning”, adding that the “Bassa people have resolved to elect you”. Accepting the endorsement, the former Grand Bassa County senator and Pro-Tempt of the Liberian Senate assured that the county will experience “greater developments’ if elected senator.

Monrovia – A second search of the residence of Cheeseman Cole yielded no results nor clues into the whereabouts of Dominic Renner and Winston Kortee. The search came a week later following Cole’s arrest after much dillydallying and shillyshallying by the Liberia National Police. Further absent in the Police’s charge sheet was Cole’s admittance to chatting with Dominic Renner on the phone of another victim. The Liberia National Police continue to come under a barrage of criticism for its incompetence in handling cases. Jerry Wymah, according to Police sources, is a retired detective of the Crimes Services Department (CSD) of the Liberia National Police.

Dr. Patrick L.N. I have just read about the passing of legendary educator and professor Dr. Patrick L. N. Seyon. Dr. Patrick L. N. Seyon was more than a teacher and an administrator; he inspired a generation and a nation. For Dr. Seyon, excellence is never adulterated or dampened by environing circumstances. It was these values that led Dr. Seyon to boot out more than 600 students who had illegally entered the university.

The Pathologists you are talking about here are paid by government – they work for government…It’s a kangaroo process,” he said. Asked whether the government accorded them the opportunity to select an independent pathologist that they believe would be transparent with the outcome of the autopsy, he responded:“We were coerced by the government through the Ministry of Justice – because we asked for an independent pathologist – they told us that the government cannot provide any independent pathologist. We don’t trust the system because of the manner in which they’re proceeding clearly states that this entire process has been compromised,” Mr. Lama said. “We were coerced by the government through the Ministry of Justice – because we asked for an independent pathologist – they told us that the government cannot provide any independent pathologist. Autopsies are also expected to be conducted on the remains of Mr. Fahnboto and Mr. Nyeswa by the two Liberian pathologists on Tuesday.

Liberia: Catholic Schools’ Teachers Go on The Rampage over Secretariat’s Threat to Replace Them Due to Their Go-SlowThe aggrieved teachers vowed to continue their protest until the Secretary of the Catholic Education Secretariat, Rev. If these demands are not met, the aggrieved teachers through their President Quire, said teachers would not go to class and their protest action will remain enforced. The protest action brings to the three, sequence of actions taken by Catholic School Teachers In less than two months and four between 2019/2029 academic school year. On Monday, February 25, 2019, catholic school teachers went on strike, calling for increment in their salary and payment of other benefits. Mr. Johnson during his intervention informed the aggrieved teachers that Rev.

This, according to the families, is providing conflicting information to the public regarding the investigation. Furthermore, the families believe that public statements made by key policy makers of the Government appear to be solely intended confirm the opinions which obviously prejudices the investigation. THE DEATHS, COMING within a space of four days have no doubt drawn attention across the globe with key stakeholders taking keen interest in how the investigations will be conducted. OVER THE PAST few days, the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) called on the U.S. government to support Liberia President George Weah’s request for help in investigating the incidents. “Internal auditors serve as guardians of trust for their organizations.

The report quotes the survivor as saying her teacher abused her on several occasions in the rubber farm and the school campus. The release of the alleged perpetrators comes amid the increasing waves of sexual abuse cases in 2020. The Ministry of Gender says it has documented more than 900 gender-based violence cases including rape in 2020 alone. The President, among other things, designated a specific prosecutor to handle rape cases and announced the setting up of a national sex offender registry. Meanwhile, in Liberia, thousands of students, mostly females suffer various forms of sexual abuse from mostly their male teachers.