Liberia: GAC Audit Finds Millions In Waste & Abuse at National Police
“The Liberia National Police made payments amounting to US$8,681, 315.65 for special operations services, intelligence services, goods, works and services without adequate supporting documentation to substantiate the regularity of the transactions. These issues can be categorized among others as follow:The Liberia National Police made payments amounting to US$8,681, 315.65 for special operations services, intelligence services, goods, works and services without adequate supporting documentation to substantiate the regularity of the transactions. The LNP Management accepted the GAC findings related to the scrapping of vehicles but did not respond to the GAC’s disposal finding. The LNP Management did not respond to the GAC finding.tthe GAC position is that going forward, the LNP Management should ensure that all former officers that are dead, dismissed or resigned are removed from the payroll immediately. Further, The LNP Management did not maintain fixed Assets Register/listing to provide detailed information, including cost of asset, date of purchase and coding.
Source:Front Page Africa
July 30, 2020 09:22 UTC
Liberia: The Hypocrisy of the Inter-Religious Council
WHILE IT IS TRUE that utterances can be interpreted in different ways, a body such as the Inter-Religious Council of Liberia must tread an even, fair and transparent path when handling matters as delicate as Liberians are witnessing today. WHILE IT IS TRUE that utterances can be interpreted in different ways, a body such as the Inter-Religious Council of Liberia must tread an even, fair and transparent path when handling matters as delicate as Liberians are witnessing today. THE UNPRECEDENTED history and consequences of disputed elections in Liberia must be the backdrop of any attempt to mediate on issues regarding claims and counterclaims of elections rigging. IN HIS DISCUSSIONS WITH THE Inter-Religious Council Wednesday, Senator Dillon took issue with the council for not standing up and speaking out against numerous ills in Liberia today. FOR SENATOR DILLON, the council has been turning a blind eye to a lot of happenings.
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July 30, 2020 02:03 UTC
Liberia: Ex- President Taylor’s Daughter Lifts Hand of Candidate in Bong Senate Race
Charlene Taylor in her endorsement of Rep. Henry Yallah said her presence at Wednesday’s primary was to indicate the NPP support to Yallah’s re-election. ‘The NPP as a party remains committed to your re-election and nothing is going to stop that. But Charlene Taylor in her endorsement of Yallah said her presence at Wednesday’s primary was to indicate the NPP support to Yallah’s re-election. Charlene Taylor also said that the NPP will ensure Yallah is re-elected despite the vice president’s decision to not support him. But what remains a challenge for him, according to political pundits, is settle whatever disagreements between him and Vice President Taylor.
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July 30, 2020 01:51 UTC
Liberia: Tension Rocks Ruling Party’s Senatorial Midterm Elections Primary in District 14
Willie N. Tokpah/0777039231 ([email protected])Monrovia – Tension erupted Wednesday, July 29 among delegates and supporters of the three candidates in the Coalition for Democratic Change’s Montserrado County primary held in District 14. The tension followed allegation by delegates that members of the primary committee were engaging in fraud during the poll. Unofficial results from the primary is still favoring Montserrado County District #5 Representative Thomas P. Fallah. Fallah has won 14 districts already in Montserrado County after preliminary tallying was conducted in a primary that has lasted for about a week. The primary has brought together 1,500 delegates from each district, amounting to a total of 25,500 persons from across the 17 district electoral districts of the county.
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July 30, 2020 01:30 UTC
Liberia: Modernizing Hand Washing To Combat Covid-19 At Border Points
The modernized foot-operated hand washing facility, which was produced by the Community Development Services (CODES), was erected in Bo Waterside, Grand Cape Mount County on Wednesday. The modernized foot-operated hand washing facility, which was produced by the Community Development Services (CODES), was erected in Bo Waterside, Grand Cape Mount County on Wednesday. He also challenged officers of the Liberia Immigration Service (LIS) and other government agencies to help guarantee the safety of the foot-operated hand washing station. “If we talk about development, hand washing is part of that process. For her part, the Deputy Commissioner for Operations of the LIS, Abigail Wesseh promised to ensure the protection of the hand washing equipment, while calling on Liberians to follow the hand washing protocol.
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July 30, 2020 01:30 UTC
Liberia: Family of Murdered 29-Year-Old Man to Sue Ministry of Health for Refusing to Show Deceased Grave
Gerald C. Koinyeneh, [email protected]Paynesville – Family members of a murdered 29-year old man identified as Wulah Massaquoi has threatened to take the Ministry of Health to court if it fails to show the grave of their deceased relative within three days. Massaquoi said when the family contacted the Ministry of Health, it acknowledged removing the body from the community and burying it at the Disco Hill Cemetery in Margibi County. According to Joseph Massaquoi, Wulah earned his living by riding a commercial motorbike. “We are giving a three-day ultimatum against the Ministry of Health to show our brother’s grave or else we will go to court,” Peter Massaquoi warned. The Ministry of Health, through the Liberia National Police, did not do any discovery.
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July 30, 2020 01:18 UTC
African Development Bank President Cleared After Corruption Probe
PIAC had uncovered no evidence linking the subject of the complaints, in particular the President, under consideration to the agriculture cases. The panel however noted that the complainants did not state clearly whether these were awards made personally to the President or as President of the Bank. The Panel therefore concurs with the decision of the Committee to dismiss this allegation against the President. The complainants alleged that senior management abuse the travel policy without sanction. It has to be recognized that the President as the elected head of the Bank has to engage in diplomatic outreach.
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July 29, 2020 23:47 UTC
BRAC Liberia Empowers 750 Poor Rural Women in Bong, Margibi Counties
But since the inception of the BRAC Liberia Ultra-Poor Program two years ago, she has been rearing pigs and involved in the buying and selling of palm oil. BRAC Liberia also helps me with food for the pigs.”Flomo received L$68,000 from the sale of seven pigs. Ultra-Poor women, who are the beneficiaries of the program, were given livestock, small business or grocery stores, mixed vegetable seeds, and tools, along with enterprised-specific training. Another woman, Esther Quakpolue, 57, mother of seven, told FrontPageAfrica: “We want to thank God for what BRAC Liberia has done for us. “I see them moving too fast and I am surprised for what BRAC Liberia is doing for the women in my town.
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July 29, 2020 23:37 UTC
Liberia’s Abuja Mission Gets New Appointments, Promotion
Chief Clifford Nzereum, who in his new capacity, will be based in Owere, Imo State, is expected to help in promoting the Foreign Policy objectives of Liberia, including the strengthening of relations between Liberia and Nigeria. Abuja, Nigeria – The Liberian Embassy in Abuja, the Federal Republic of Nigeria, has received two new appointments and a promotion. Ms. Johnson’s ascendency to the post of Second Secretary/Vice Consul comes with a wealth of diplomatic experience, having worked diligently as the Third Secretary for Administration at the Abuja Mission over the past years. Ms. Garnett, as Third Secretary, will assist with the day-to-day running of the Chancery, including managing the physical plant and related logistical matters confronting the Mission, among others. Prior to her new appointment, she has worked with the Internal Audit Agency in Congo Town, Paynesville, Liberia, since 2016, the release concludes.
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July 29, 2020 16:52 UTC
Liberia: First Lady Boosts Phebe, C. B. Dunbar Hospitals’ Covid19 Fight
Monrovia – As part of her ongoing support to end COVID-19 in Liberia, First Lady Clar Marie Weah has donated assorted medical supplies and food to Liberia’s two largest regional referral and maternity hospitals in central Liberia – Phebe and C. B. Dunbar Hospitals. The medical supplies, including nearly 5,000 surgical masks, 14 electronic thermometers and 110 bags (25kg each) of rice, were donated over the weekend in Bong County. Mr. Kortu said the donation of medical supplies and food demonstrates the First Lady’s concern about the safety and wellbeing of health workers. Dr. Sibley said the hospital was in dire need of such support, especially the medical supplies, as the facility is gradually reopening its doors to the public following a brief period of closure. Phebe Hospital was shut down recently after the Medical Director himself alongwith seven health workers tested positive of the novel coronavirus.
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July 29, 2020 16:52 UTC
World Day Against Trafficking In Persons
Day against Trafficking in Persons aims to raise awareness of the situation of victims of human trafficking and to promote and protect their rights. On December 18th, 2013, the United Nations General Assembly declared July 30th as the World Day against Trafficking in Persons to raise awareness of the situation of victims of human trafficking and to promote and protect their rights. U.S. President Donald Trump recently said of Human Trafficking: “Human trafficking is often a hidden crime that knows no boundaries. This change was a direct result of the commitment and diligent frontline work of individuals in Liberia to end human trafficking. The United States is pleased to provide support for this year’s World Day Against Trafficking in Persons commemoration.
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July 29, 2020 16:52 UTC
Liberia: ‘Disappointed’ Firestone Takes Issue With Govt. Officials’ Accusations Amid Workforce Reduction
“The actions being taken are intended to allow Firestone Liberia to remain a core investor in the country. “Firestone Liberia entered into this process in good faith and is disappointed in recent statements by some government officials alleging the company is not in compliance with the laws of Liberia and obligations under its Concession Agreement. Firestone Liberia fully respects this process, and we have hoped that all parties would do the same. The workforce reduction comes as Margibi, where Firestone Liberia is headquartered is bracing for what is poised to be a hotly-contested midterm Senatorial elections with enormous implications for the county. The ruling, Coalition for Democratic Change’s government, is hoping to slow down Firestone’s workforce reduction.
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July 29, 2020 08:15 UTC
Liberia: Intl War Crimes Group Condemns Charles Taylor’s Ex-Wife, Agnes
Civitas, however, averred that because Ms. Reeves Taylor ultimately did not face trial in the UK, the evidence against her was not tested in a court of law. Ms Reeves Taylor declared that their work “has to stop”. The GJRP is, and always has been, on the side of the forgotten Liberian victims – the same victims that Ms Reeves Taylor ruthlessly labels “malicious”, “vicious” and “liars”. “Like many of the unfounded claims made by Ms Reeves Taylor, this is demonstrably untrue. Over 35 witnesses testified to his direct and indirect involvement with war crimes during the civil war.
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July 29, 2020 08:11 UTC
Liberia: River Gee Citizens Reject Internal Affairs Ministry-guided Land Dispute Resolution
Report by Gerald C. Koinyeneh, [email protected]The dispute started in the 1960s between the towns of Geeken in Chedepo District and Gbarquiah in Potupo District. However, the Chedepo Geeken Development Association based in Monrovia has rejected the new demarcation on grounds that it took away portion of the land belonging to the people of Geeken. We will use the last drop of our blood to maintain our land,” the citizens vowed. Sirleaf’s resolution, according to them divided the portion of the disputed land into two but took away all of their crops. However, if it is a rice farm or crops with short life span, the resolution calls for the owner to harvest and leave the land.
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July 29, 2020 07:52 UTC
Ministry of Education Must Do the Needful Before Allowing More Students Return To Class As COVID-19 Threat Lurks
ACCORDING TO the national public health Institute of Liberia, as of July 28, the country has recorded 1,177 confirmed cases of COVID-19 with 459 of this being active cases. We would like to caution the Ministry of Education to ensure schools put in place health protocols that will ensure students are not exposed to the risk of contracting COVID-19. Many public schools across the country have decried the lack of COVID-19 supplies like nose masks, soap, and disinfectants. WHAT WILL it cost the government to purchase thermometer for every public schools in the country? Every public health response must be implemented with rigor and consistency.
Source:Front Page Africa
July 29, 2020 07:52 UTC