International Anti-Corruption Day Message to the Liberian People
Today marks international anti-corruption day. On this day we ask all Liberians to take a moment to reflect on what corruption has done to the people of Liberia. Corruption was the primary reason for the civil conflict that caused the death of over three hundred thousand Liberians. Transparency International’s 2021 Corruption Perception Index (CPI) has ranked Liberia among the poor-performing countries in the fight against corruption. As a result of this high level of corruption, Liberia has a poor health system, poor educational system, bad roads, and more hungry people than most countries in Africa.
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December 12, 2022 06:26 UTC
Liberia: Senate Pro-Tempore Calls for Due Process Before Denial of Democratic Rights
MONROVIA – The President Pro-Tempore of The Liberian Senate, Senator Albert Chie, has expressed strong opposition to interfering with Liberia’s democratic space and has called for the protection of the Constitution against all enemies – foreign and domestic. Report by Lennart Dodoo, [email protected]The Pro-Tempore made the statement at the close of the Fifth Session of the 54th Legislature. More Budgetary Support to LECMeanwhile, the Senate Pro-Tempore has disclosed that the Senate will provide more allocation to the energy sector through the National Budget to support the government’s quest to provide stable electricity. He said, the Senate will be willing to commit to such an endeavor. Infrastructure DevelopmentThe Senate Pro-Tempore lamented that the Lofa Road and the two principal road corridors to the Southeast remain impassable during the rainy season.
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December 09, 2022 09:23 UTC
Liberia: Karnplay Magisterial Court Sentences Two Drug Suspects
— Rare instance reveals that most drug cases in rural courts never reach convictionThe Karnplay Magisterial Court has sentenced two narcotic drug users to 12 months in jail after they were arrested with huge quantities of marijuana. “We are grateful to the Karnplay Magisterial Court for being the first lower court to convict narcotic drug users in the fight against drugs,” said LDEA Nimba Commander SAG-3, Thomas T. Saye. “We sent five cases to the Ganta Magisterial Court and these cases are still pending. The conviction of these men for drug abuse, especially marijuana, brought shock to many because, since the LDEA was established, no one has been convicted in the lower court like what took place at the Magisterial court last month in Karnplay. Camus was arrested and is awaiting court trial at the Sanniquellie Magisterial Court, while the officer is undergoing medical treatment at the nearby hospital.
Source:Daily Observer
December 09, 2022 01:43 UTC
Ecowas, Giz Train Over 30 West African Journalists on Trade
Abuja, Nigeria – GIZ, ECOWAS in collaboration with the African Union (AU) recently organized a wee-klong training session for selected media practitioners from across the West African region. According to ECOWAS, the main objective of this regional training of journalists was to introduce and facilitate their reporting on Trade Facilitation Agreement (TFA) and the African Continental Free Trade Agreement (AfCFTA) within ECOWAS Member States. The role of the media and specifically of journalists is critical to make progress in the areas of trade and integration developments. The aim is to contribute to building a network of trade journalists across the ECOWAS region. They promised to build a media network on trade and to keep writing and informing their people about the importance of trade.
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December 08, 2022 10:20 UTC
GEN. PRINCE C JOHNSON’S STATEMENT IS RECKLESS AND WARRANTS INVESTIGATION
But the real question is why did Gen Johnson make such statement? As the war of words ensues, Gen. Johnson took to social media to make this provocative statement, much to the bewilderment of citizens. The AFL shall intervene only as a last resort when the threat exceeds the capacity of the law enforcement agencies to respond”. So, what really triggered Gen. Johnson to make this statement? I’m calling on our lawmakers to invite Gen. Johnson to clear the air.
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December 08, 2022 09:22 UTC
“Liberia’s Prosperity Hangs on Integrity Institutions”
His statement, according to him, comes as a result of touring several integrity institutions of Liberia such as GAC, LACC, IAA, EITI, FIA and the PPCC, among others. McCarthy outlined that chief among these safeguards were Liberia’s integrity institutions, which were built, funded, and staffed with some of Liberia’s best and brightest minds. “I believe these trends are related, and that there is a direct correlation between the health of Liberia’s integrity institutions and the health of the Liberian economy,” he said. “I found that for the most part, the integrity institutions are staffed by hard-working, dedicated people motivated to make Liberia a better country. He, therefore, calls on Liberia’s legislative and executive branches to work together to ensure that Liberia’s budgets, which have the force of law, are honored, and that Liberia’s integrity institutions receive their full budget appropriations.
Source:Daily Observer
December 07, 2022 22:12 UTC
‘’Don’t Care Administrators’! Monument of SKD’s Victims Neglected
“The major focus of the minister every year is to galvanize funding for the National County Sports Meet (NCSM). The UP-Led Administration had earlier abandoned and ignored the importance of memorializing the victims despite calls to remember the dead Lone star supporters. Every year, there should be a national memorial service or event at which time the state will remember the victims and identify with family of the victims, sadly we are witnessing the opposite here in Liberia. The stadium seating capacity is about 35,000 but security guards could not contain thousands more who flooded the stadium. Meanwhile, Minister Wilson has refused to pick up his call to speak to the matter.
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December 07, 2022 09:43 UTC
Liberia: Activists Say Govt’s Failure to Release Auditors’ Deaths Report Creating Trust Crisis
I am now living with trauma.”In an effort to calm public outrage over the deaths President George Weah announced a legislative committee would look in them. The failure of the committee to make public any findings has deepened public suspicion around the deaths. In a phone call Justice Minister Dean refused to provide this reporter with a copy of the committee report saying it was online. “Or the president makes sure those people who are appointed on the committee report. “If there were a true justice system in Liberia, all of those family members were going to get justice.
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December 07, 2022 08:47 UTC
WHY CLLR. TIAWON SAYE GONGLOE BELIEVESA BETTER LIBERIAN AGENDA IS POSSIBLE
Tiawon Saye Gongloe says his emergence in the political theatre has catapulted him as a viable alternative, an outstanding factor, and a political dark horse amid the changing dynamics of the Liberian political landscape. Tiawon Saye Gongloe is different from others; he reckoned it is unfair to his competitors. Speaking about corruption, Cllr, Gongloe said: “I have been against corruption since my days as a student. Gongloe referenced the National Tripartite Council, which was set up with a view to advising the labor minister from time to time. Gongloe zero-in on the commitment of his government if elected prioritizing people with all forms of disabilities and minority groups.
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December 06, 2022 22:23 UTC
Weah Gov’t Accused of Being “Inhumane, Heartless”
The increment comes after the Weah administration spent US$15 million on rice subsidies in the previous two fiscal budget years in an effort to stabilize the price. “The government says we should sell rice for US$17.50 without considering transportation costs. “I want to sell rice for US$18.50. We want to sell rice for US$18.50.”The government action meanwhile has also affected the most basic retail unit of the commodity, which is the sale of rice by cup. When George Weah became President in 2018, he met with rice importers to dialogue on the price of the commodity.
Source:Daily Observer
December 06, 2022 20:06 UTC
Gov’t Submits 2023 National Budget
The proposed budget for 2023 is not different from the last five years, featuring massive recurrent expenditures, and yet fails to reach the US$1 billion mark that has been envisioned by the government and less than the fiscal year 2022 budget. The proposed budget also allocated US$91.6 million or 11.8 percent of total budget for public debt servicing, which includes interest and principal payments to domestic and external creditors. US$2.6 million is allocated for national priority supports (including the national teams and county sports meet) and youth programs. Non-tax revenue also comprises: US$95.3 million property income tax; US$19.6 million administrative fees and US$0.341 million fines, penalty and forfeits. The Weah administration’s proposed budget, which is submitted behind schedule, comes as the macroeconomic outlook for the country looks strong.
Source:Daily Observer
December 06, 2022 19:50 UTC
Liberia: Witness Creates More Doubts Against EPS Agent on Trial in Shooting Death
Wamah also noted that the defendant told investigators that he was in a tussle with criminals when his arm mistakenly discharged. He, however, failed to state the name of the person who escorted Defendant Kollie to the LNP headquarters. He also noted that Defendant Kollie did not turn himself over willingly, the fact that he had to be escorted by a friend to police headquarters. Defendant Kollie has since pleaded not guilty to the indictment of murder. He has stated that the arm was discharged mistakenly, during a tussle with criminals at the Police Academy Community Junction.
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December 06, 2022 10:47 UTC
Liberia: Executive Protective Service Mute Amid Report, 9 Agents Abandoned the President
Over the weekend, however, news broke out that about five of the EPS agents, who were assigned with the President had abandoned their respective duties and their whereabouts remain untraceable. The Fund Account number # is: 53010550002258 with title: EPS Employees Development Fund. Other accounts were also credited from the EPS Employees Development Fund account though the used of the LEO App, which is connected to the bank account. On the runAgent James Helb, Chairman of the Management Team of the EPS Employees Development Fund is said to be on the run. EPS Agent on trial for murderIn August this year, EPS Agent Patrick Kollie was disrobed, charged with murder, and sent to court for prosecution after he allegedly shot one Valentine T. Johnson at the Police Academy Junction in Paynesville on Monday, July 4.
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December 06, 2022 09:57 UTC
Liberia: Presidential Candidate Hits the Grown Running in Bong, Nimba Counties
Monrovia – The standard bearer of the Liberian People’s Party (LPP), Cllr. Then came the Nimba tour. From the onset, signs were glaring that the Nimba tour will succeed. Zahn-Boyee, sandwiched by Yah and St. John Rivers, was another highlight of the Nimba tour. Throughout the Nimba tour, many things fascinated the Presidential candidate.
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December 05, 2022 19:57 UTC
Liberia: Leadership Deficit Glaring Amid Delayed Salaries, High Prices, Financial Crisis
PRESIDENT WEAH, WHILE away from the country, even declared a nationwide holiday for the same census, making people to remain home when the process had not begun. PRESIDENT WEAH WAS even spotted playing soccer along with other famous former soccer stars, including the likes of Kaka of Brazil and others. MONTSERRADO COUNTY Senator Abraham Darius Dillon wrote the Liberian Senate recently calling for a probe into the prolonged absence of President Weah from the country just to watch the World Cup. SENATOR DILLON IN HIS communication provided justification that the Paris Conference was held on November 11th and 12th and was never extended as claimed by President Weah in his communication to that August Body. WITH ALL THESE NEGATIVE developments taking place in the country and the President still out of the country with these serious problems unresolved, it indicates that there is huge leadership deficit
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December 05, 2022 19:53 UTC