“Stealing is Development’s Greatest Enemy”
….. Says CDA Register General, Kandakai as she presents audit report to Conservation International (CI)The Register General of the Cooperative Development Agency (CDA), Lwopu G. Kandakai, emphasized the detrimental impact of stealing on national development. “Development's greatest enemy is stealing. I don't want to say corruption because, in our situation, it looks like we have jumped over corruption," she said. Kandakai expressed appreciation for CI's longstanding support and underscored the need for continuous sensitization and accountability within the CDA. She emphasized the transformative potential of cooperatives in enhancing global food security and urged collective action toward achieving shared goals.
Source:Daily Observer
May 08, 2024 10:22 UTC
Liberia: VP Koung Wants Judiciary Uphold Accountability, As International Judges Brainstorm On Dispensing Justice In New Information Age
“Where the rule of law is not upheld, it breeds discontent which in turn, may lead to disruption and instability. It follows, that your role, as Judges, remains critical to the functioning of a society, particularly in this new information age,” VP Koung noted. The conference brought together several judges from across Africa and the world at large, and is expected to last for four days. under the theme, the Judiciary in the Contemporary Times: Dispensing Justice In The New International Age. Meanwhile, Trial Judges of Liberia President, Nancy Sammy noted that the conference will enable judges in Liberia and across the world, to huddle on sharing ideas on possible ways of dispensing justice in the new information age.
Source:Front Page Africa
May 07, 2024 19:35 UTC
EU prepares 14th sanctions package on Russia; Putin orders tactical nuclear drills
By Bloomberg |The European Union is proposing to ban political parties, think-tanks and other groups from accepting funding from Russia as part of its next round of sanctions aimed at punishing Moscow over its war on Ukraine. President Vladimir Putin ordered Russia’s military to carry out combat drills involving tactical nuclear weapons, ramping up his confrontation with the West just a day before his inauguration for a fifth term. How will elected officials deal with Gauteng’s myriad problems of crime, unemployment, water supply, infrastructure collapse and potentially working in a coalition? The European Union is proposing to ban political parties, think-tanks and other groups from accepting funding from Russia as part of its next round of sanctions aimed at punishing Moscow over its war on Ukraine. Read more of this storyVisited 23 times, 16 visit(s) today
Source:GNN Liberia
May 07, 2024 09:46 UTC
Migration Crisis Looms
The survey made a clear that climate change is causing despair across the five counties. As a result of the effects of climate change such as temperatures rise, land degradation, extreme heatwave, in 2022 alone, 23.7 million people were displaced according to the UK Meteorological Office. The number of Africans migrating because of climate change could reach 113 million people by 2050 according to Africa Shifts reportRickson Johnson also wants to migrate. “This 2023, the farm I made, it carried me back because all of the money spent, I did’t have because of climate change,” Rickson says. He wants them to stop traditional practices of cutting and burning the forests which are contributing to biodiversity loss and climate change.
Source:Daily Observer
May 07, 2024 08:01 UTC
Private media outlet Class Media Group firebombed in Ghana
Class Media Group owns nine local radio stations across the country, including Class 91.3FM, Accra 100.5FM, KUMASI 104.1FM, No.1 105.3FM Accra , Ho FM, Adehyee FM, Taadi FM, Dagbon FM and Sunyani FM; the C TV television broadcaster, and the Class FM news site, according to Patrick Ayumu, an editor with the website who spoke with CPJ by phone and messaging app. Edwards and Ayumu told CPJ that they did not immediately see a motive for the attack on their office. Class Media Group reported the firebomb attack to police on April 25, but Ayumu said on Friday May 3, that police were still investigating and had not updated them on any developments. Last year, CPJ documented a years-long pattern of impunity in attacks on the press in Ghana. CPJ’s calls and text messages on May 3 to the Ghana police spokesperson, Grace Ansah-Akrofi, went unanswered.
Source:GNN Liberia
May 06, 2024 18:16 UTC
Employees of NaFAA Distance Themselves From Purported Workers Association Threats
Bushrod Island Monrovia, Liberia-The Employees from the National Fisheries and Aquaculture Authority (NaFAA) have distanced themselves from a recent petition emulating from a purported Workers Association Leadership giving President Nyuma Joseph Boakai /government an ultimatum based on their vote of no confidence in the Director General Leadership and has also threatened unspecified actions. The Employees maintained that NaFAA is a professional entity, therefore, we are apolitical in the discharge of our duties and not clothed with the authority to give the government an ultimatum nor pass a vote of no confidence in an institution that represents the government. We will continue to maintain our professionalism and remain a-political in the discharge of our duties to maintain the enviable gains and progress that the institution enjoys. Finally, we cautioned the concerned group that their proceedings are wrong and that we must be careful not to set the wrong precedence. Visited 17 times, 17 visit(s) today
Source:GNN Liberia
May 06, 2024 16:47 UTC
Meet Liberia’s First Female Minister Of Defense, Brigadier General (Retired) Geraldine Janet George
Brigadier General (Retired) Geraldine Janet George becomes Liberia’s first-ever female Defense Minister after her confirmation on Tuesday, April 30, 2024 by the Liberia Senate. Liberia’s new defense boss was enlisted into the Armed Forces of Liberia (AFL) on July 24, 2006 as part of the first batch of soldiers of the restructured Armed Forces of Liberia. With her passion for service to country, Retired Brigadier General Geraldine Janet George became a female career soldier imbued with extensive military leadership skills. Subsequently, she was named Acting Defense Minister by President Joseph Boakai on February 13, 2024. Now, as Minister of National Defense, Retired Brigadier General Geraldine Janet George has the vision to ensure the preparedness of a viable and sustainable Armed Forces of Liberia that can address the threats posed to Liberia’s national security.
Source:GNN Liberia
May 05, 2024 19:09 UTC
Citizens’ Initiative for Dialogue held Awareness on Revenue Sharing Act
Citizens’ Initiative for Dialogue (CID), a pro-democracy and human rights organization is encouraging citizens of Gbarpolu, Grand Bassa and Margibi Counties to take keen interest in the Revenue Sharing Act of 2022, as it serves as a pillar for the successful implementation of the Local Government Act of 2018. The Revenue Sharing Act is an amendment to Chapter 5 of the Public Financial Management Law (PFML) which stipulates that all revenues collected on behalf of the government of Liberia must be placed in a consolidated account for the government at the Central Bank of Liberia (CBL). The amendment then gives power to local governments to raise their own revenues and stipulates ways for sharing of Revenues collected by the central government of Liberia. Participants also want similar awareness sessions conducted with the newly appointed local authorities for better understanding of the LGA 2018. According to the participants, the incoming officials are new and may not be aware of the law therefore such engagements will enhance their understanding of the law.
Source:GNN Liberia
May 05, 2024 10:00 UTC
Mines And Energy Ministry Gets Modern Geo-Chemical Analyzing Equipment
A modern analyzing equipment geologists use to carry out effective and rapid on-site research and analysis of black mineral sand has been provided to the Ministry of Mines and Energy, by the Quetz Mining Company and its partners including Glorious Mining. The donation of the XRF machine, otherwise known as ‘X-Ray Fluorescent’, is the first gesture under the administration of Wilmot Paye as Minister of Mines and Energy, from a company. Responding to the donation, Deputy Minister Blay-Pritchard thanked Quetz Mining and their partner – Glorious, and said the machine came at a time it is much need. With Liberia being a coastal country, Deputy Minister Blay-Pritchard said the need for more of such simple machines to ease the work of Engineers at the mineral and Energy Ministry cannot be overemphasized. “We are so grateful for your partnership in making a difference”; Deputy Minister Eudora Blay-Pritchard concluded.
Source:GNN Liberia
May 03, 2024 23:10 UTC
More than 2,100 people arrested at anti-Israel campus protests across the US
By AP and TOI STAFF |LOS ANGELES — Police have arrested more than 2,100 people during pro-Palestinian and anti-Israel protests at college campuses across the United States in recent weeks, sometimes using riot gear, tactical vehicles and flash-bang devices to clear tent encampments and occupied buildings. One officer accidentally discharged his gun inside a Columbia University administration building while clearing out protesters camped inside, authorities disclosed Thursday. Body camera footage shows when the officer’s gun went off, but the district attorney’s office is conducting a review, a standard practice. More than 100 people were taken into custody during the Columbia crackdown, just a fraction of the total arrests stemming from recent campus protests against Israel’s offensive in Gaza, which began following the October 7 massacre carried out by the Hamas terror group in southern Israel. Read more of this reportVisited 11 times, 11 visit(s) today
Source:GNN Liberia
May 03, 2024 11:07 UTC
AllAfrica To Present Excellence Awards At Upcoming Summit
The AllAfrica Media Leaders’ Summit is a conversation bringing together African media leaders (CEOs, Managing Directors & Editors-in-Chief), policy-makers, activists, academics and leaders of organizations championing Africa’s growth and development. The Summit will take place May 8-10, 2024 in Nairobi, Kenya under the theme: “Re-engineering African Media in Times of Critical Transformation”. As part of this year’s edition, AllAfrica will present the 2024 Media Excellence Awards. AllAfrica operates the largest online platform dedicated solely to Africa-related news and information and is the only news site with truly Pan-African reach. AllAfrica is the go-to one-stop digital platform for African and African-interested ‘influentials’ across the continent and throughout the world.
Source:GNN Liberia
May 03, 2024 11:02 UTC
The Gains, the Hurdles
The President spent his first 100 days in office appointing cabinet members and addressing vacancies within the government. President Boakai’s initial actions, particularly his promises to address key issues affecting Liberians, garnered some positive responses from the public. Although specifics of the plan were not disclosed, Boakai’s focus comes as the country’s road network remains greatly underdeveloped — among the least developed in West Africa. In these past 100 days, and despite limited resources, we were able to make significant gains against interventions we set out in various sectors,” he said. In Education, President Boakai said his administration has made strides in meeting targets in education during his regime’s first 100 days.
Source:Daily Observer
May 03, 2024 08:45 UTC
GOL Finally Settles WAEC’s Debts
This is because the Liberian government has settled those owed arrears, President Joseph Boakai announced on Wednesday. THe President disclosed that US$3.5 million had been allocated in the 2024 budget to cover the cost of the exams. According to him, Liberia owes US$5.5 million as a contribution to WAEC, and if the country does not settle the payment, candidates might be allowed to sit the exam. “Liberia, being a member of WAEC, is under obligation to contribute towards WAEC headquarters,” Gbotoe added. When the George Weah administration took over, they took over US$2 million, but because he was not paying, it came to US$5.5 million.
Source:Daily Observer
May 03, 2024 02:38 UTC
Liberia: Assessing President Boakai’s First 100 Days: Gains, Missteps, and Opposition Critiques
MONROVIA — Wednesday made it exactly 100 days since Joseph Boakai was inaugurated as the 26th president of Liberia. In these past 100 days, and despite limited resources, we were able to make significant gains against interventions we set out in various sectors,” he said. In Education, President Boakai said his administration has made strides in meeting targets in education during his regime’s first 100 days. Kruah, who accused of involvement in corrupt practices, undermines the very principles that President Boakai vowed to defend. President Boakai’s first 100 days in office may have been a rude awakening for the former vice president.
Source:Front Page Africa
May 02, 2024 15:11 UTC
President Boakai Launches Liberia Digital Transformation Project, Targeting 10,000 Youths
MONROVIA – President Boakai has launched Liberia’s Digital Transformation Project, targeting 10,000 youths nationwide. By Gerald C. Koinyeneh – [email protected]President Boakai expressed his excitement about leading Liberia’s digital transformation, stating that adapting to the digital age is crucial for the country’s progress. Rep. Ivar K. Jones, Chairman of the House Committee on Telecommunications expressed the Legislature’s support to President Boakai and his administration in their digital transformation drive. Kamara stated that digital transformation encompasses the comprehensive integration of digital technologies into all aspects of an organization or society, fundamentally changing how they operate and deliver value. “For developing countries like Liberia, digital transformation offers a multitude of opportunities to leapfrog transitional development barriers and accelerate progress,” he noted.
Source:Front Page Africa
May 02, 2024 14:46 UTC