Liberia: Universal Human Rights International Honors US Congressman for Championing Green Card, Temporary Protection Status Bill
Monrovia – The Universal Human Rights International (UHRI) Inc. has embarked on its campaign to liberate Liberians suffering at home and abroad with the honoring of Massachusetts’ champion of TPS and the Green Card bill, Congressman Jim McGovern. Thousands of Liberians who sought refuge in the United States during the country’s brutal civil wars were denied Temporary Protection Status (TPS) and access to humanitarian assistance for years. During the conference call, the group presented three souvenirs including the Liberian Flag, a Refugee Diaspora book (co-written by Rev. On top of these hardship, he laments, is the excessive salaries and benefits of Liberian politicians-higher than lawmakers across the United States which has a budget far bigger than Liberia. The organization has also called for the crafting and adoption of a new Constitution of Liberia that promotes a better system of participatory democracy.
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November 10, 2020 02:48 UTC
Liberia: National Civil Society Council Concerned about Security Issues in the Mano River Union Region
MONROVIA – The National Civil Society Council of Liberia is deeply worried about the growing wave of unprecedented human rights violations within the Mano River Union basin. This led to the resumption of protest, with the Lead Campaigner of the aggrieved Judiciary workers setting himself ablaze. This and other civil service-related matters must be timely resolved prior to the upcoming Midterm Senatorial Elections and Referendum. The National Civil Society Council requested ECOWAS’ direct mediation and enabling resolution within the context of human rights abuse and emerging political instability in the region. The situation in Guinea and Cote d’Ivoire is matter of extreme threats to Mano River Union community.
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November 10, 2020 02:37 UTC
Liberia: Integrity Institutions Present National Anti-Corruption Conference Resolution To President George M. Weah
Monrovia – The Liberia Anti-Corruption Commission (LACC) along with other integrity institutions have presented to President George M. Weah the resolutions of the just ended National Anti-Corruption Conference (NACC). A. Ndubuisi Nwabudike noted that in preparation for the NACC, three Regional Conferences were held around the country including one Sectorial meeting with civil society was held in Monrovia. In response, President George M. Weah thanked the integrity institutions for organizing the NACC and promised his unflinching and unwavering support in the fight against corruption and to actualize the recommendations in the Resolution. He urged the Minister of Finance and Development Planning to support the integrity institutions in their work and promised to lobby with international partners to support the anti-graft bodies. The presentation ceremony was attended by heads of integrity institutions including the General Auditing Commission (GAC); the Internal Auditing Agency (IAA); the Governance Commission (GC), Public Procurement and Concessions Commission (PPCC); Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU); Liberia Extractive Industries Transparency Initiatives (LEITI); and the Liberia Revenue Authority (LRA).
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November 10, 2020 02:37 UTC
15 Winners from the “WeahLearn Project” Competition Awarded Scholarships
Most of them were winning from the just-ended George Weah Academic Excellence and Proficiency Competition. The George Weah Academic, Excellence, and Proficiency Competition was initiated during the heat of COVID-19 through its online platform. Giving the overview of the WeahLearn Scholastic project Michael Francis Tarr said the launch of the George Weah Academic Excellence and Proficiency Competition is a milestone for the organization. According to Tarr, it is unarguable that academic excellence is one of the many challenges that is currently affecting post-war Liberia. “This Weahlearn Scholastic project seeks to harness academic excellence and Proficiency in all Liberian students,” he said.
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November 10, 2020 02:37 UTC
Liberia: “Reclaiming Montserrado County”? An Exercise In Grand Futility
GDP growth, which stood at -2.5percent in 2019 has further nosedived to -3-00percent in 2020 according to a recent IMF World Economic Outlook. This statistic would put the poverty numbers in Liberia to over 3million out of a population of about 5million people. A primary commodity producing Liberian economy which was already in decline before the pandemic has been hard hit by this global slump. Also, MNG Gold Mine, the largest gold mining company in Liberia lay off more than 250 workers in August. In a nutshell, the Liberian economy is in utter shambles.
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November 10, 2020 02:33 UTC
Liberian Legislatures Seek To Deny Diaspora Liberians The Right To Serve Their Country
To the contrary, Liberians do not lose their citizenship under any Liberia law by reason of naturalizing in another country. What this amendment will do is deny Diaspora Liberians who seek naturalization due to life situation. Due Process As long as a Liberian does not formally tell a Liberian court, a chief, an embassy, etc that they no longer are a Liberian, that person remains a Liberian regardless of whether they are naturalized elsewhere. Fundamental Rights 3 A Liberian has the fundamental right to seek enjoyment of life and liberty. Author: Francis K. Zazay is a current resident in Liberia and formerly an active member of the Liberian Diaspora in Minnesota.
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November 10, 2020 02:26 UTC
The U.S. Election Should Serve As a Teachable Moment for Liberian Journalism
In Liberia, however, a nation still reeling from the effects of intractable conflict, some media houses would do quite the opposite! The U.S. election should be a teachable moment for Liberian journalism. The country has come a long way since the civil war, surpassing every prediction that it could have relapsed into a war situation. Like the ones in the U.S., the media in Liberia must not fan the flames of division and hate; or allowed themselves to be hoodwinked by politicians with vested interest. Journalists have a duty to ensure a stable environment for all, including themselves, to operate.
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November 10, 2020 02:03 UTC
University of Liberia Releases 2020 Entrance Results
Capitol Hill, Monrovia – The University of Liberia has released the results of the 1st Entrance and Placement Exam administered to 11,432 out of total registered candidates of 12,576 undergraduate applicants. The results show that a total of 3,287 (28.75%) candidates passed regularly, while 449 (3.93%) candidates passed provisionally when the scores were tabulated. When scores were tabulated, 38 (29.01%) candidates passed regularly, while 53 (40.46%) candidates passed provisionally. Result for the David A. Straz-Sinje Technical and Vocational College shows that 64 candidates sat the exam out of a total registered candidates of 83. Similarly, the results for Medical School, School of Pharmacy, the Louis Arthur Grimes School of Law, and Graduate School were also approved by the Faculty Senate.
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November 09, 2020 02:48 UTC
New Millennium Challenge Compact Scorecard Shows Improvement in Rule of Law in Liberia
MONROVIA – Liberia has made improvements in the ensuring rule of law and gender in economy, according to the new Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC) scorecard expected to be released on Monday. Every year, MCC publishes scorecards for all candidate countries, including countries such as Liberia with already signed, ongoing compacts. The scorecard indicators can also be used by businesses, investors, and the private sector to inform investment decisions and better understand the operating environment in a specific country. A total of 85% of Compact funds have been committed in contracts, while 73% of total compact budget has been disbursed. Mr. Nash also emphasized that if Liberia must regain another compact it must first perform on the upcoming scorecard.
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November 09, 2020 02:37 UTC
LIBERIA: Autopsy Reports on Deceased Auditors to be Released This Week
MONROVIA – The final reports on separate autopsies conducted on the remains of four Liberian auditors who died under mysterious circumstances in the country, is expected to be released to the public early this week. Dr. Kolee pointed out that those reports, were done at a laboratory certified by the European Union (EU) and the International Standard Organization (ISO). “We just got all of the reports yesterday and by early next week the reports will be published. DelayThe release of the final autopsies reports on the deaths of the Liberian auditors has been delayed for about seven (7) days. ConcernsThere has been mounting concerns and public outcries over the delay in the release of the final autopsies reports of the deceased Liberian professionals.
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November 09, 2020 02:37 UTC
Liberia: Collaborating Political Parties Disappointed Over Delay in The Cleaning of Voters Roll; Intends Going to ECOWAS Court or Stage Peaceful Protest
Liberia: Collaborating Political Parties Disappointed Over Delay in The Cleaning of Voters Roll; Intends Going to ECOWAS Court or Stage Peaceful ProtestALEXANDER CUMMINGS: “We are going to continue to pursue other means. This is a court that in 2017 mandated the cleaning up of the voters roll. There was an ECOWAS team that came and also said that the voters roll was flooded and needed to be cleaned up. In June of this year, a Joint Resolution of the National Legislature, signed by the President says the voters’ roll should be cleaned. We are also focused on the cleaning of the voters roll and that’s why we went to court”.
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November 09, 2020 02:26 UTC
Liberia’s Gold Star Air Conundrum: A Flawed Experiment in Mediocrity
I wish therefore to state that Goldstar Air has no Ghana AOC to operate as an airline. Goldstar Air is a wholly Ghanaian registered Airline and has acquired its Air Carrier license(ACL). THE QUESTION IS SIMPLE: Is GOLDSTAR AIR in possession of an Air Operator’s Certificate(AOC)? GIVING A START-UP COMPANY like Goldstar Air, which has no history of performance and safety the right to launch a national airline bearing Liberia’s name is wrong – and Goldstar Air knows this. Had Goldstar Air possess any of such experience, its own country, Ghana would have asked them to become its national carrier.
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November 09, 2020 02:26 UTC
How Joseph R. Biden, Jr. Became America’s 46th President
Joe Biden remained member of the working/middle class even while he was Senator of the great state of Delaware. About two years ago, I posted on Facebook that Joe Biden would be the best candidate to defeat President Trump and make him a one term president. Joe Biden owes a lot to Black voters for his election as the 46th President of the United States of America. But what they forgot was Joe had served as the Vice President to America’s first Black President. Congratulations, Joseph R. Biden, 46th President of the United States of America.
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November 09, 2020 01:52 UTC
Liberia: WASH CSOs Visiting the Capitol Call for Budgetary Increment for the Sector
Monrovia – Civil Society Organizations promoting Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene in the country are calling on the Legislature to increase budgetary allocation for the WASH sector in Liberia. Speaking at the event, the Chairman for Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) actors in the WASH sector, Gus Myers said hand washing is very important adding that it plays an important role in a healthy nation. “Now that we have an institution, the national WASH Commission that has the full mandate to ensure the WASH practices are observed, policies are follow and implement, it will be important to note that the commission has an increased budget for the WASH sector,” Myers said. Sen. Kaipay said the establishment of WASH caucus at the ECOWAS Parliament will improve hygienic condition in the region, adding that members of the parliament will take the awareness in their various countries. The Grand Bassa County Senator said his ascendency to the ECOWAS Parliament is an additional opportunity for ensuring that his dream for the establishment of the WASH caucus comes to a reality.
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November 09, 2020 01:41 UTC
Liberia: AB Kaydea Clocks 50; Shows Gratitude for an Eventful Journey
“To my dearest and caring partner, my three BFF, SAMMIE, AGATHA, and LYDIA, I say thanks for all the support, care, and affection you show me daily. I love you, and I say thank you. During this 50th birthday, I say thanks so very much. I say thank you. My brother Elwood, who became a pastor, and with whom I share most of my childhood days, I say thank you.
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November 09, 2020 01:39 UTC