Liberian Government in Collaboration with ALL United Nations and Development Partners hold Sector Portfolio Review
The Government of Liberia through the Ministry of Finance and Development Planning with support from the all United Nations and Development Partners, has today started an eight-day joint Sector Portfolio Performance Review (SPPR) beginning on Monday, June 19 and climaxing on Wednesday, June 28, 2023. The overarching objective of the SPPR is to improve transparency, mutual accountability, effectiveness and decision-making in the management of development financing. Provide a platform for the stocktaking of annual sectoral achievements and identify opportunities for future collaboration meant to improve development cooperation. This event will also serve as the launch for the study on “Drivers of Sustainable and Inclusive Development”. The United Nations and development partners in Liberia are resolved to continue strengthening collaboration and coordination with the Government on sustainable development, building on agreed UN/GOL coordination mechanisms for dialogue, development cooperation and mutual accountability for the benefit of the people of Liberia.
Source:GNN Liberia
June 20, 2023 05:13 UTC
Liberia: Election Coordinating Committee Alarms Over Governance Commission Chairman’s Involvement In ‘Active Politics’
MONROVIA – The Election Coordinating Committee (ECC) says its attention has been drawn by the ‘active involvement’ of the newly appointed Chair of the Governance Commission, Garrison Yealue in ‘active politics’ in contravention of Section 5.3.4 of the Act that established the Commission. “More troubling, his conduct is also in violation of the Code of Conduct for Public Officials (Section 5.1.3) which clearly prohibits public officials from engaging in political activities while in office,” the ECC said. In a Facebook post recently, Mr. Yealue, expressed his support for President George Weah’s re-election bid and his intention to encourage his fellow community members to do the same. Mr. Yealue, a former Representative of Nimba County, was nominated by President George Weah and subsequently confirmed by the Liberian Senate for the position of chairman of the Governance Commission. “I am personally endorsing President George M. Weah for re-election, and I will actively work to persuade my constituents to support him as well.
Source:Front Page Africa
June 19, 2023 15:41 UTC
Liberia: ECC, Ireland Sign Agreement for “Deepening and Consolidating Liberia’s Democracy”
MONROVIA – The Elections Coordinating Committee (ECC) and the Government of Ireland through the office of the Development Cooperation has entered into partnership under the project: “Deeping and Consolidating Liberia’s Democracy”. In a statement, the ECC said the implementation of the project is tied around four distinct yet interrelated pillars: Citizens’ participation, electoral integrity and electoral security. The ECC is Liberia’s largest domestic election observation network with diverse competencies, experiences and expertise in democracy, elections and governance established since 2010. The “Deeping and Consolidating Liberia’s Democracy” project comes at a time Liberia is poised to hold its crucial Presidential and Legislative Elections this year. In addition, electoral security will be the full responsibility of internal security agencies (LNP and LDEA).
Source:Front Page Africa
June 19, 2023 06:57 UTC
Liberia: Motorcyclists, Tricyclists Endorse Boakai for President
... "We have come to a conclusion that the best person to lead our country is Ambassador Joseph Nyuma Boakai," Kenyor said. He has a proven track record of service to Liberia, and he is committed to improving the lives of all Liberians." The Federation of Motorcycle and Tricycle Unions of Liberia (FMTUL) has endorsed the presidential bid of former Vice President Joseph Nyuma Boakai. "We have come to a conclusion that the best person to lead our country is Ambassador Joseph Nyuma Boakai," Kenyor said. "I am grateful for the support of the FMTUL," Boakai said.
Source:Daily Observer
June 18, 2023 16:15 UTC
Liberia: Unmasking the Hypocrisy of the Financial Intelligence Unit
But to the careful observers, it shows the selectivity of Liberia’s law enforcement, specifically the Financial Intelligence Unit, when there is an underlying agenda. But the hypocrisy of the actions of McGill and his henchmen at the Financial Intelligence Unit could be seen and was put on display when Cassell Kuoh was also in similar straits like Sheikh Bassirou Kante. Were the Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU) and former Minister McGill not in the know of the doings of the late Dr. Daniel E. Cassell and former LFA Vice President Cassell Kuoh? This goes to show that the Financial Intelligence Unit is not independent as it appears to be and cannot be trusted to crack down on crimes of fraud etc. The Financial Intelligence Unit is now a tool being used by politicians and it’s far from what the framers intended it to be when it was passed into law to become an independent anti-corruption institution.
Source:Daily Observer
June 18, 2023 04:25 UTC
Liberia: Liberian Children Deserve a Better, Brighter Future
UNICEF further laments that 15 to 20 percent of Liberian children between the ages of 6 and 14 are out of school. Moreover, a whopping 46 percent of Liberian children don’t even complete primary school. Additionally, about 25 percent of Liberian children between the ages of five and seventeen are also engaged in child labor. Within the healthcare delivery sector, more and more Liberian children continue to encounter multiple challenges, such as high infant mortality and maternal mortality rates. Fellow Liberians, like any other children on the face of this planet, Liberian children deserve a better and a brighter future.
Source:Daily Observer
June 16, 2023 19:15 UTC
Liberia: Leaks from Henry Costa Reveal Joseph Boakai Facing Serious Health Risk, But Unity Party Stalwart Says It’s A Blatant Lie
Joseph Boakai in his possession shows that the Unity Party standard bearer “has six months or risks a massive stroke or die instant, not if, the next heart attack comes”. When FrontPage Africa contacted Mo Ali, an elite member of Unity Party, concerning Costa’s allegations, he replied: “Henry Costa knows nothing about Joseph Boakai’s health record. Joseph Boakai and Sen. Jeremiah Koung. According to medical sources, the Unity Party standard bearer is increasingly experiencing shortness of breath due to palpitations (irregular heartbeat). The Unity Party’s standard bearer has faced criticism for allegedly being too frail to compete in the election.
Source:Front Page Africa
June 16, 2023 15:35 UTC
Liberian Government’s Efforts in Combating Human Trafficking Recognized in 2023 Trafficking in Persons Report
Dee-Maxwell Saah Kemayah, Sr. has expressed Liberian government’s profound gratitude and appreciation for the recognition of Liberia in the US State Department Human Trafficking report 2023, noting that the Government of Liberia is pleased with the report and committed to the fight against human trafficking. The Liberian Foreign Minister made the statement when he received the US State Department Human Trafficking Report 2023, which moved the country, Liberia from Tier Two Watch list to Tier Two. Minister Kemayah indicated that the Government of Liberia, under the dynamic leadership of H.E. Dr. George Manneh Weah, is fully committed to working closely with the US government and other international partners aimed at improving Liberia’s ranking on the next report. The Dean of the Cabinet also told the United States Envoy that Liberia’s Minister of Labor, Cllr.
Source:Front Page Africa
June 16, 2023 14:52 UTC
Liberia: What are the Moral Causes of the Present Evils in Liberia?
Respect others“One of the most important traits of ethical leadership is the respect that is given to followers. Ethical leaders place importance in being kind, and act in a manner that is always beneficial to the team.”5. When an ethical leader strives to achieve goals, it is not just personal goals that they’re concerned about. Encourages initiative“Under an ethical leader, employees thrive and flourish. He said: “What are the moral causes of the present evils in Liberia?…as a people, we have been in too much haste to be rich.
Source:Daily Observer
June 16, 2023 08:55 UTC
Liberia: Gov’t Begins Spraying Caterpillar Infested Towns, Villages
The MOA said in a statement released on Tuesday that its technicians have started spraying towns and villages affected by the recent invasion of armyworms in Salala and Zota Districts, Bong County, in order to curb the spread. Already, development partners and governmental agencies have expressed willingness to join the MOA in containing the caterpillars. Though earlier reported as ‘fall armyworms’, the ministry said the invasion was rather an army of caterpillars known as Archaea — different from Fall ArmyWorms. The Ministry, however, disclosed in its statement that the caterpillar invasion has spread to three additional counties, where it is also wreaking havoc on crops and polluting waterways. We are working to have other ministries on board to effectively coordinate our response”.
Source:Daily Observer
June 15, 2023 19:42 UTC
Liberia: Newly Appointed Governance Commission Head in Active Politics; Says He’s Working for the Re-election of Pres. Weah
“I am personally endorsing President George M. Weah for re-election, and I will actively work to persuade my constituents to support him as well. Moreover, the Code of Conduct for Public Officials, which was developed by the Governance Commission, explicitly prohibits public officials from engaging in political activities while in office (Section 5.1.3). The Governance Commission is entrusted with the task of monitoring and evaluating the performance of governance institutions, assessing the overall governance framework, and evaluating the performance of the institutions that constitute Liberia’s governance infrastructure. The Governance Commission was established as part of the 2003 Accra Peace Accord to address Liberia’s multitude of challenges arising from the 14-year civil war. In 2007, the Governance Reform Commission was renamed the Governance Commission through a National Legislative Act on October 9, with the aim of further advancing governance reforms in Liberia.
Source:Front Page Africa
June 15, 2023 17:54 UTC
Liberia: Liberia Launches First TVET Teacher Training Program
… With support from the EU and SwedenThe Ministries of Youth and Sports and Education, have for the first time launched a Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) teacher program at the newly established TVET Center for Professional Training, Research, and Innovation. The program will focus on developing the pedagogy skills of TVET teachers, using the standardized curriculum as per the New Liberian National TVET Qualifications Framework (LNTQF). As part of their training, these TVET teacher trainers will now provide pedagogy training to in-service and pre-service teachers at the TVET Center for Professional Training, Research, and Innovation. Establishing the TVET Center for Professional Training, Research & Innovation (TCPTRI) as a facility for training TVET teachers in Liberia is one key output of the European Union and Government of Sweden-funded projects. Tarnue noted that stated that his institution was happy to host Liberia's first and only TVET teacher training center.
Source:Daily Observer
June 15, 2023 16:54 UTC
Liberia: Acting Justice Minister, Central Bank Governor Cited for Contempt Over Failure to Release Over US$113K to Acquitted Individuals in $100M Drug Trial
Liberia: Acting Justice Minister, Central Bank Governor Cited for Contempt Over Failure to Release Over US$113K to Acquitted Individuals in $100M Drug TrialMonrovia – Criminal Court “C,” the First Judicial Circuit Court of Montserrado, has issued a contempt charge against Acting Justice Minister Cllr. The Ministry filed the Bill of Information following a not guilty ruling in favor of the four defendants, asserting that they were not aware of the cocaine smuggling operation as claimed by the government. What more can the joint security and the Justice Ministry do to convince the court that the law was broken?” he worried. Subsequently, the Ministry filed its Bill of Information. However, despite the given time, the court stated that the Ministry of Justice made no efforts within the allotted time to retrieve the money from the CBL.
Source:Front Page Africa
June 15, 2023 14:55 UTC
Liberia: 56 Lawmakers Reaffirm Support To The Re-Election OF Pres. Weah
On Tuesday, a reminiscent scene from 2017 unfolded as over 35 lawmakers reaffirmed their commitment to support incumbent President George Weah in his bid for re-election. During the ceremony, Representative Johnson Gwaikolo of Nimba County district #9 read the resolution reaffirming their support for President Weah’s re-election bid. Gwaikolo pledged that they would channel all their energy into ensuring that President Weah secures a first-round victory in the upcoming elections. He expressed his gratitude for the unwavering support and endorsement of his candidacy, fueling their determination to serve the people with utmost dedication. Expressing gratitude for the renewed confidence, President Weah reassured the people that he would not let them down.
Source:Front Page Africa
June 14, 2023 10:10 UTC
Liberia: ‘Employ Albinos In Government’ – Advocate For Persons Living With Albinism Challenges President George Manneh Weah, Others
Highlighting the financial constraints faced by albinos in Liberia, Madam Kpotoe emphasized that many are unable to afford the exorbitant costs of medicines necessary to prevent skin diseases. She acknowledged President Weah’s commendable efforts in covering the medical bills of persons living with albinism and called for increased support in this area. Madam Kpotoe emphasized the importance of raising awareness about albinism and fostering acceptance and inclusivity to create a more understanding and compassionate society for everyone. However, it is crucial to recognize the rights of persons with albinism, combat discrimination, and promote their inclusion within society. By recognizing and supporting persons with albinism, societies can strive for greater equality and social justice.
Source:Front Page Africa
June 14, 2023 10:10 UTC