Liberia: Boakai Treading Dangerous Ground With Media
First, all individual journalists desirous of covering the Executive Mansion first obtain police clearance as part of their accreditation process. "Some of us don't send our reporters to cover the Executive Mansion," said Sam Dean, publisher of the Independent newspaper. His statement was echoed by Othello Garblah, publisher of the New Dawn newspaper and president of the Publishers Association of Liberia (PAL). The Executive Mansion should not be in the business of advertising. It's even more hurtful to our businesses that the Executive Mansion is doing it for free, and this needs to stop."
Source:Daily Observer
June 24, 2024 22:51 UTC
CDA Certificates Two Cooperative Societies in Lofa
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Source:Daily Observer
June 24, 2024 18:00 UTC
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Source:Daily Observer
June 21, 2024 12:34 UTC
Liberia: President Boakai Appoints War Crimes Court Director
Jonathan Massaquoi as the Executive Director of the Office of the War and Economic Crimes Court in Liberia. Massaquoi, President Boakai expressed confidence in Cllr. Massaquoi would set up a model of an international tribunal for war crimes, including the jurisdiction, and situs of the special war crimes court for Liberia, consistent with and in harmony with international models that have been used for similar trials of war crimes. Massaquoi will liaise with international partners in sourcing the funding for the Special War Crimes Court for Liberia. The war ended in 2003 with a call to establish the War and Economic Crimes Court to ensure that those who committed these atrocities were penalized.
Source:Daily Observer
June 21, 2024 04:18 UTC
Liberia, China Sign MOU to Enhance Agricultural Cooperation
With its far-reaching benefits, this milestone agreement aims to drive agricultural development and ensure food security. "The signing of the MoU marks the beginning of the sustainable development of agriculture in Liberia," he stated. Key areas of intervention outlined in the MOU include agricultural mechanization to enhance farming practices and increase productivity, capacity building, agricultural processing and value chain enhancement to add value to agricultural products and facilitate market access. It also accentuates the shared commitment to sustainable agricultural development and fostering a thriving agricultural sector. Close Sign up for free AllAfrica Newsletters Get the latest in African news delivered straight to your inbox Top Headlines Liberia Food and Agriculture By submitting above, you agree to our privacy policy.
Source:Daily Observer
June 20, 2024 16:50 UTC
Dismissed LISGIS Deputy Director Smith Sues Boakai’s Gov’t
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Source:Daily Observer
June 20, 2024 15:23 UTC
LERC to Set Up New Tariff for LEC
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Source:Daily Observer
June 20, 2024 14:18 UTC
Nationwide Consultation Begins on National Development Roadmap
Assistant Internal Affairs Minister for Research Emmanuel Wheinyue, Christine Umutoni, United Nations Resident Coordinator and co-chair on the steering committee of the National Development Plan, and Madam Tanneh G. Brunson, Deputy Finance Minister for Budget attending a town hall meeting
Source:Daily Observer
June 19, 2024 19:52 UTC
Liberia: Alleged Female Drug Trafficker Sent to Prison Pending Court Trial
MONROVIA — Alleged female drug trafficker, Rita Sata Williams, has spent her first night in prison, pending trial, after being forwarded for prosecution for alleged drug trafficking. By Willie Tokpah, [email protected]Liberia Drug Enforcement Agency (LDEA) on Tuesday forwarded 56-year-old Defendant Williams to court on charges of illicit trafficking, sale, distribution, and possession of controlled drugs. The document noted that following her arrest, Defendant Williams was investigated and found culpable for having illicit drugs. The court document further maintained that the LDEA investigation further revealed the value of the cocaine worth US$102,600 or its equivalents in Liberian currency at L$ 19,494,000. Therefore, the LDEA noted that the physical evidence of 1.9 kilograms of cocaine was seized, following its discovery with Defendant Williams.
Source:Front Page Africa
June 19, 2024 19:11 UTC
Liberia: Speaker Koffa Threatens to ‘Shut down’ House of Representatives if Finance Ministry Fails to Disburse Lawmakers’ Budgeted Benefits
CAPITOL HILL, Monrovia – Speaker J. Fonati Koffa has threatened to shut down the House of Representatives if the Ministry of Finance and Development Planning does not disburse budgeted benefits to its members. And if we cannot come to a resolution soon, we will shut this House of Representatives down,” Speaker Koffa warned. Speaker Koffa has faced increasing pressure from his colleagues, who blame him for not pushing the Ministry of Finance to release the funds necessary to support their legislative duties. Speaker Koffa expressed his astonishment at the Ministry’s actions, especially given the LRA Commissioner General’s announcement that the agency is surpassing its revenue targets. LRA overperformingIn his presentation, LRA Commissioner General Jallah stated that out of the total approved budget of US$738,860,000, US$316,449,000, or 43 percent, has been collected.
Source:Front Page Africa
June 19, 2024 16:58 UTC
Speaker Koffa Threatens To Shut Down Lower House
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Source:Daily Observer
June 19, 2024 08:45 UTC
Former Liberia Council of Churches’ President Bishop Brown Warns Boakai-Koung Administration to Dismiss Ineffective Officials or Risk National Decline
Bishop Kortu Brown, former President of the Liberia Council of Churches, has recently voiced his concerns. Bishop Brown stated, “Some officials of ministries and agencies spend their working hours taking and posting pictures on Facebook. Reflecting on the peaceful 2023 Presidential and Legislative elections, Bishop Brown noted that prayers helped prevent violence, chaos, and potential civil war. As the immediate past president of the Liberia Council of Churches, Bishop Brown has been vocal against societal ills. He acknowledged that while President Boakai has good intentions, his administration’s major challenge is governance and accountability.
Source:Front Page Africa
June 18, 2024 21:46 UTC
Liberia: Message of the Regional Director, Dr Matshidiso Moeti, On World Blood Donor Day 14 June 2024
It is a day to acknowledge and honor blood donors whose acts help save the lives of others. This year's global campaign carries the theme: "20 years of celebrating giving: Thank you, blood donors!" Global status report on blood safety and availability 2021 https://www.who.int/publications-detail-redirect/9789240051683WHO África Region status report on blood availability, safety, and quality (2022). Utilization and supply of human blood and blood products. Blood safety: proposal to establish World Blood Donor Day.
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June 18, 2024 21:02 UTC
UL in Disarray
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Source:Daily Observer
June 18, 2024 17:20 UTC