Tuesday, November 30, 2010
Calling President Sirleaf to Attention
Source: Heritage Liberia
The Price of Liberia’s staple, rice, has increased on the local market. At some shopping centers in Monrovia and its environs, a bag of Chinese round grain rice (butter rice) is being marketed for US$ 25.00 contrary to the Government of Liberia’s approved price, which stands at US$21.00. This arbitrary increase in the price of the nation’s staple, according to a random survey conducted by this paper, is causing serious problem not only for the ordinary people, but even those in officialdom.
Report: Ellen In Diplomatic Talks over Boley’s Detention
Source: Heritage Liberia
Credible report gathered by the Independent Authoritative Heritage Newspaper says President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf has begun diplomatic inquiry into circumstances that resulted to the detention of former Liberia Peace Council (LPC) rebel leader Mr. George Borley in the United States.
Mr. Boley, a prominent son of Grand Gedeh County, is currently in detention in the US over reported immigration charges.
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Mr. Boley, a prominent son of Grand Gedeh County, is currently in detention in the US over reported immigration charges.
IS AMERICA EYEING LIBERIA’S ‘SECRETS’? Wikileak Hits Close To Home
Source:FrontPage Africa
- FPA STAFF/NEWS SERVICE REPORT
Monrovia -
A secret diplomatic cable causing shockwaves around the world, sent to American diplomatic missions in the name of Secretary of State Hilary Clinton apparently sought personal details about Liberia, according to a document, described by the controversial whistleblower website, WikiLeaks. The revelations by the controversial investigative online journal, has unraveled what some are describing as a new window on U.S. diplomacy in Africa. The documents were first released on November 28, when Wikileaks published previously secret diplomatic cables.
- FPA STAFF/NEWS SERVICE REPORT
Monrovia -
Liberia: To Become a Middle Income Country by 2030 Growth Must Have a Broad Reach - Planning Mini
Source: Topix Local News Liberia
Washington, DC — Amara Konneh recently returned to his post as Liberia's minister of planning and economic affairs and a member of President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf's economic management team, following a brief interruption in early November when the president sent her entire Cabinet on administrative leave. When Konneh was a young man, he fled Liberia after much of his family was killed during the civil war in 1990. He joined his sister in Guinea, where he started a school for refugees and eventually gained asylum to enter the United States. He earned a bachelor's degree from Drexel University and a graduate degree in Management Information Systems from Penn State University. He worked for a decade for the Vanguard investment group before playing a key role in Johnson Sirleaf's come-from-behind 2006 campaign.
Washington, DC — Amara Konneh recently returned to his post as Liberia's minister of planning and economic affairs and a member of President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf's economic management team, following a brief interruption in early November when the president sent her entire Cabinet on administrative leave. When Konneh was a young man, he fled Liberia after much of his family was killed during the civil war in 1990. He joined his sister in Guinea, where he started a school for refugees and eventually gained asylum to enter the United States. He earned a bachelor's degree from Drexel University and a graduate degree in Management Information Systems from Penn State University. He worked for a decade for the Vanguard investment group before playing a key role in Johnson Sirleaf's come-from-behind 2006 campaign.
Friday, November 26, 2010
Jenkins Scott: Once-Powerful Justice Minister Dead & Buried!!
Source: FrontPage Africa
- Nat Nyuan Bayjay
- Monrovia Liberia
JENKINS SCOTT IS DEAD, BURIED: News of his death Friday, soon spread quickly to family members and friends as well as sympathizers who were probably expecting to get such news concerning his demise due to his poor state of being prior to his death.
The Gurley Street Mosque in Central Monrovia was filled to the brim as dozens gathered to witness the impromptu funeral of another powerful man whose notoriety during the erstwhile People’s Redemption Council (PRC) of Liberia’s military junta remained up to his death.
- Nat Nyuan Bayjay
JENKINS SCOTT IS DEAD, BURIED: News of his death Friday, soon spread quickly to family members and friends as well as sympathizers who were probably expecting to get such news concerning his demise due to his poor state of being prior to his death.
The Gurley Street Mosque in Central Monrovia was filled to the brim as dozens gathered to witness the impromptu funeral of another powerful man whose notoriety during the erstwhile People’s Redemption Council (PRC) of Liberia’s military junta remained up to his death.
Liberia and Sierra Leone move to designate Gola Rainforest as National Park.
Bird Life
The governments of Liberia and Sierra Leone have started the formal processes of designating the Gola Rainforest as a shared National Park and Protected Area.
The governments of Liberia and Sierra Leone have started the formal processes of designating the Gola Rainforest as a shared National Park and Protected Area.
Thursday, November 25, 2010
HOCUS CAUCUS: Bassa Legislators Outrageous Over Tarr’s ‘Purported’ Rejection
- Nat Nyuan Bayjay
Source: FrontPage Africa
Monrovia -
A day after Roosevelt Jayjay was appointed Minister at the Ministry of Lands, Mines & Energy by President Ellen Johnson-Sirleaf, members of the Grand Bassa County Legislative caucus have come out in support and defense of the man, initially offered the post, Dr. Byron Tarr.
Source: FrontPage Africa
Monrovia -
Côte d'Ivoire: Security Council Authorizes Extra UN Troops for Presidential Run-Off
allAfrica.com
The Security Council today authorized the sending of extra United Nations peacekeepers to Côte d'Ivoire ahead of the presidential run-off election scheduled for Sunday and urged everyone in the West African nation to ensure a peaceful poll.
The Security Council today authorized the sending of extra United Nations peacekeepers to Côte d'Ivoire ahead of the presidential run-off election scheduled for Sunday and urged everyone in the West African nation to ensure a peaceful poll.
Wednesday, November 24, 2010
I Killed Him in Self Defence
Peter N. Toby
Source: allafrica.com
A resident of Gbee Town near Brewerville, Momo Musa (40) has been charged with murder and detained at the Monrovia Central Prison pending court trial , police sources confirmed here.
Source: allafrica.com
A resident of Gbee Town near Brewerville, Momo Musa (40) has been charged with murder and detained at the Monrovia Central Prison pending court trial , police sources confirmed here.
Jayjay Named Lands, Mines and Energy Minister; Nokeh Posts & Telecommunications
- FPA STAFF REPORT
Monrovia – The Executive Mansion in Liberia late Wednesday announced several more appointments in government as President Ellen Johnson-Sirleaf continues to reconfigure her Cabinet in the aftermath of her decision to send all but one of her Cabinet members on Administrative leave recently.
Monrovia – The Executive Mansion in Liberia late Wednesday announced several more appointments in government as President Ellen Johnson-Sirleaf continues to reconfigure her Cabinet in the aftermath of her decision to send all but one of her Cabinet members on Administrative leave recently.
Aliens flood Zogolemai in Lofa ahead of 2011 elections
Written by Matthias Daffah
Source: Star Radio Liberia
The Commissioner of Zogolemai Township in Voinjama District, Lofa County says there’s a need for additional security forces to be assigned in the township.
Commissioner Peter Paywala said security personnel are needed in the area to cope with the influx of aliens and increased criminal activities.
The Liberia News Agency says Mr. Paywala expressed concern about the flow of aliens in the township especially at a time when voter registration was drawing near.
According to Commissioner Paywala, the aliens are crossing over mainly from neighboring Guinea and settling in the Quadou Bondi area.
The Zogolemai Township commissioner has meanwhile called on the NEC and the national security sector to be vigilant as the country prepares for elections.
Source: Star Radio Liberia
The Commissioner of Zogolemai Township in Voinjama District, Lofa County says there’s a need for additional security forces to be assigned in the township.
Commissioner Peter Paywala said security personnel are needed in the area to cope with the influx of aliens and increased criminal activities.
The Liberia News Agency says Mr. Paywala expressed concern about the flow of aliens in the township especially at a time when voter registration was drawing near.
According to Commissioner Paywala, the aliens are crossing over mainly from neighboring Guinea and settling in the Quadou Bondi area.
The Zogolemai Township commissioner has meanwhile called on the NEC and the national security sector to be vigilant as the country prepares for elections.
Liberia gets more budgetary support from EU
Written by Robert J. Clarke, Jr.
Source: Star Radio Liberia
Liberia and the European Union have signed an additional twelve point five million Euro grant as direct budgetary support to the country.
Source: Star Radio Liberia
Liberia and the European Union have signed an additional twelve point five million Euro grant as direct budgetary support to the country.
A Canadian lawyer in Liberia
JEFF GRAY — LAW REPORTER
The Globe And Mail News
Increase text size In February of 2007, Bay Street lawyer Jim Dube’s plane touched down outside Monrovia, the devastated capital of Liberia. As part of an international pro-bono project, he was determined to help the new government – run by Africa’s first female head of state, Ellen Johnson Sirleaf – to rebuild the rule of law.
The Globe And Mail News
Gladys accuses officials of delaying party's registration .
Source: Liberiawebs
In Liberia, a female presidential hopeful told VOA the Foreign Ministry is denying her constitutional right to register a political party so that she can contest next year’s presidential election.
In Liberia, a female presidential hopeful told VOA the Foreign Ministry is denying her constitutional right to register a political party so that she can contest next year’s presidential election.
Liberia: Suspended Minister Rejects New Cabinet Offer
Minister Gongloe Rejects Shift
Source: allAfrica
Former Labour Minister Tiawan Gongloe has rejected President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf's offer of Minister of Post & Telecommunication, according to well-placed sources.
The President's office, contacted, confirmed that discussions were held with Mr. Gongloe with the President opting to retain him in the cabinet but with a change of Ministries.
Presidential Press Secretary Cyrus Badio said despite Mr. Gongloe's recent open disagreement with the President, she finds him a suitable character and wished to retain him.
Sources close to the Executive Mansion told this paper Tuesday that talks between the former Minister and the President have failed to resolve the issue.
Sources said the President wants Cllr. Gongloe back in cabinet but not in the same position, although there were no hints as to why he has been removed from Labour.
It can be recalled that Mr. Gongloe has hiked aliens work permit fees since he became Labour Minister, thus pitting powerful Lebanese and Indians against him.
Reacting to the mass cabinet dismissal, Mr. Gongloe issued a 12-page statement disagreeing with the President and declaring that her action pointed towards autocracy, imperial presidency and dictatorship. But he did not reign amidst reports that the President was contemplating retaining him.
Source: allAfrica
Former Labour Minister Tiawan Gongloe has rejected President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf's offer of Minister of Post & Telecommunication, according to well-placed sources.
The President's office, contacted, confirmed that discussions were held with Mr. Gongloe with the President opting to retain him in the cabinet but with a change of Ministries.
Presidential Press Secretary Cyrus Badio said despite Mr. Gongloe's recent open disagreement with the President, she finds him a suitable character and wished to retain him.
Sources close to the Executive Mansion told this paper Tuesday that talks between the former Minister and the President have failed to resolve the issue.
Sources said the President wants Cllr. Gongloe back in cabinet but not in the same position, although there were no hints as to why he has been removed from Labour.
It can be recalled that Mr. Gongloe has hiked aliens work permit fees since he became Labour Minister, thus pitting powerful Lebanese and Indians against him.
Reacting to the mass cabinet dismissal, Mr. Gongloe issued a 12-page statement disagreeing with the President and declaring that her action pointed towards autocracy, imperial presidency and dictatorship. But he did not reign amidst reports that the President was contemplating retaining him.
Tuesday, November 23, 2010
U.S. Provides $4.5 Million to Fund Special Court For Sierra Leone Trial of Charles Taylor
Sources: America.gov and
allAfrica.com
On November 22 the Department of State released a $4.5 million grant for FY2011 to the Special Court of Sierra Leone.
This grant demonstrates the U.S. commitment to ensuring that those most responsible for the atrocities committed during the war in Sierra Leone are brought to justice. This grant was expedited due to the financial crisis the Court is currently facing.
allAfrica.com
This grant demonstrates the U.S. commitment to ensuring that those most responsible for the atrocities committed during the war in Sierra Leone are brought to justice. This grant was expedited due to the financial crisis the Court is currently facing.
Liberia: Health Ministry says Lebanese, Fulani refusing polio vaccine
Written by Robert J. Clarke, Jr.
Source: Star Radio Liberia
The Health and Social Welfare Ministry has reported the alleged refusal of foreign nationals in the country to allow their children take the polio vaccine.
Source: Star Radio Liberia
The Health and Social Welfare Ministry has reported the alleged refusal of foreign nationals in the country to allow their children take the polio vaccine.
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