Written by Julius Kanubah
Source: Star Radio Liberia
Tuesday, September 7, 2010
Liberia to Lose Millions: Investment Committee Head in Conflict Breach
Source: FrontPage africa
Global Witness
When Lawmakers Break the Law; Poor, Innocent Liberians Left to Suffer
Source: FrontPage Africa
FPA EDITORIAL
THE INTERNATIONAL watchdog group Global Witness on Monday reported that a member of Liberia’s House of Representatives Moses Kollie has six percent shares in a logging company which stands to benefit from 80 percent reduction in annual fees paid by timber concessionaires, contributing to a loss of US$10.3 million dollars to Liberia.
FPA EDITORIAL
THE INTERNATIONAL watchdog group Global Witness on Monday reported that a member of Liberia’s House of Representatives Moses Kollie has six percent shares in a logging company which stands to benefit from 80 percent reduction in annual fees paid by timber concessionaires, contributing to a loss of US$10.3 million dollars to Liberia.
Monday, September 6, 2010
President Sirleaf Off to Rwanda
Source: allAfrica.com
President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf left the country Sunday, Sept. 5, for Rwanda to participate in the inauguration of President Paul Kagame. The ceremony takes place in Kigali on Monday, September 6.
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| President Sirleaf |
Executive Mansion Threatens to Dismiss 'Deceptive' Govt Officials
By Marcus Zoleh
Source: allAfrica.com
The Government of Liberia has issued a strong warning to all cabinet ministers and heads of autonomous agencies and Public Corporations of what it calls "making dissenting view" on issues that is already endorsed by the Executive Branch of Government.
Source: allAfrica.com
The Government of Liberia has issued a strong warning to all cabinet ministers and heads of autonomous agencies and Public Corporations of what it calls "making dissenting view" on issues that is already endorsed by the Executive Branch of Government.
Sunday, September 5, 2010
With No New Permits in Indonesia, Sinar Mas to Enter Liberia
Source: TheJakartaglobe.com
Jakarta. Singapore palm oil producer Golden Agri-Resources, part of Indonesia’s Sinar Mas Group, said on Friday that its subsidiary Golden VerOleum would form a $1.6 billion partnership with the government of Liberia in a palm oil project. The move comes just months after Indonesia announced plans to impose a two-year moratorium on new permits to clear forest for oil palm cultivation from 2011.
Jakarta. Singapore palm oil producer Golden Agri-Resources, part of Indonesia’s Sinar Mas Group, said on Friday that its subsidiary Golden VerOleum would form a $1.6 billion partnership with the government of Liberia in a palm oil project. The move comes just months after Indonesia announced plans to impose a two-year moratorium on new permits to clear forest for oil palm cultivation from 2011.
BRINGING CREDIBILITY TO THE 2011 ELECTIONS
T. Q. HARRIS, JR.
In a Democracy election imposes great responsibility upon the individual voter, as well as those who serve in the capacity of organizers, overseers and sponsors. Many have given life, limb and fortunes that we may have the opportunity to be heard, counted and recognized as persons of substance, regardless of birth, economic standing or social status. So whether one is an ordinary voter or a candidate for high office, it must be understood that in an election decisions at every level are bound to impact the lives not only of contemporaries, but also that of generations yet unborn. To the one who votes; know that it is a test of your character, values and conviction.
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| TQ Harris Jr. |
Saturday, September 4, 2010
New INHRC nominee trembles before the Senate
Written by Julius Kanubah Source: Star Radio Liberia
Two new nominees of the Independent national Human Rights Commission say reconciliation will be paramount to the implementation of the TRC report.
INHRC Chairman-designate LeRoy Urey and nominee Sundaiway Amegashi said the TRC report mainly called for reconciliation, unity and security of the state.
Two new nominees of the Independent national Human Rights Commission say reconciliation will be paramount to the implementation of the TRC report.
INHRC Chairman-designate LeRoy Urey and nominee Sundaiway Amegashi said the TRC report mainly called for reconciliation, unity and security of the state.
Sinoe group reports illegal activities at Peace Camp
Written by Emmanuel Broh
Source: Star Radio Liberia
The Bilibokre Amuenue Development Association says it is not happy over the alleged misuse of the Peace Camp near Vogbadee in Sinoe County.
The association alleged people from Nimba, Grand Bassa and other counties are carrying out illegal activities in Vogbadee, Juarzon Statutory District.
Source: Star Radio Liberia
The Bilibokre Amuenue Development Association says it is not happy over the alleged misuse of the Peace Camp near Vogbadee in Sinoe County.
The association alleged people from Nimba, Grand Bassa and other counties are carrying out illegal activities in Vogbadee, Juarzon Statutory District.
New Dutch Company visits Freeport
Written by Charles Gbollie Source: Star Radio Liberia
A high power delegation of the Dutch Company APM Terminals Friday paid a courtesy call on the Management of the National Port Authority.
NPA Managing Director Matilda Parker informed the delegation that employees’ welfare remains basic among her administration’s priorities.
A high power delegation of the Dutch Company APM Terminals Friday paid a courtesy call on the Management of the National Port Authority.
NPA Managing Director Matilda Parker informed the delegation that employees’ welfare remains basic among her administration’s priorities.
Liberia: History Loses a Vital Page
By T. K. Sannah Source: allAfrica.com
He is gone forever, leaving Liberians in everlasting wonder for answers that will likely remain unknown to generations yet unborn.
His failure to take charge and fearlessly pronounce the verdict of the five-member Special Military Tribunal decreed by the military junta following the 12 April 1980 coup d'état left Liberians in perpetual darkness about the "actual" verdict sanctioned by that tribunal.
Major-General Frank P. Senkpeni, Judge Advocate General (his sainted memory) of the Armed Forces of Liberia, who chaired the tribunal that hurriedly tried over a dozen cabinet ministers and other top government officials without any legal representation, made no statements before and after the junta ordered 13 officials shot while tied to poles on the Atlantic ocean beach at the military barracks, BTC.
He is gone forever, leaving Liberians in everlasting wonder for answers that will likely remain unknown to generations yet unborn.
His failure to take charge and fearlessly pronounce the verdict of the five-member Special Military Tribunal decreed by the military junta following the 12 April 1980 coup d'état left Liberians in perpetual darkness about the "actual" verdict sanctioned by that tribunal.
Major-General Frank P. Senkpeni, Judge Advocate General (his sainted memory) of the Armed Forces of Liberia, who chaired the tribunal that hurriedly tried over a dozen cabinet ministers and other top government officials without any legal representation, made no statements before and after the junta ordered 13 officials shot while tied to poles on the Atlantic ocean beach at the military barracks, BTC.
Oil Find Here a Joke - Sen. Pro Temp Wortorson
Written by Boimah J. V. Boimah
Source: allAfrica.com
The celebratory glee over the discovery of oil off the shore of Liberia has received a dent from one of Liberia's geologists and once Minister of Lands and Mines, now President Pro Tempore of the Senate Cletus Wortorson.
Source: allAfrica.com
The celebratory glee over the discovery of oil off the shore of Liberia has received a dent from one of Liberia's geologists and once Minister of Lands and Mines, now President Pro Tempore of the Senate Cletus Wortorson.
Disagreement erupts over APM Terminals deal
Written by Julius Kanubah
Source: Star Radio Liberia
Intense disagreement has erupted among a team of government representatives over the APM Terminals agreement for the Freeport of Monrovia.
The disagreement followed concerns by the National Port Authority Managing Director over several components of the 120 million US dollars agreement.
Source: Star Radio Liberia
Intense disagreement has erupted among a team of government representatives over the APM Terminals agreement for the Freeport of Monrovia.
The disagreement followed concerns by the National Port Authority Managing Director over several components of the 120 million US dollars agreement.
Friday, September 3, 2010
2011 Election Calandar - Republic of Liberia
Source: National Elections Commission, Liberia
- January 10-February 6, 2011 --------VOTER REGISTATION
- April 4-10 , 2011 -----------------------EXHIBITION OF PROVISIONAL REGISTATION ROLL
- July 5-July 23 , 2011 -------------------CANDIDATE NOMINATION
- August 18-October 9, 2011 ------------POLITICAL CAMPAIGN PERIOD
- OCTOBER 11 -------------------------- ELECTION DAY
LDI criticizes NEC’s election timetable
Written by Moses Wenyou Source: Star Radio Liberia
The Liberia Democratic Institute has released what it considers a critical appraisal of the electoral timetable released by the National Elections Commission.
Liberia's National Legislature Ratifies Chevron Deal; 4th Quarter Targeted
Written by Nat Nyuan Bayjay Source: FrontPage Africa
Monrovia -
Following last week’s announcement by the Government of Liberia that it has entered into an agreement with the Chevron Corporation to explore three deepwater concessions in Liberian waters, the National Legislature has finally ratified the deal that will see the crude oil and natural gas American giant company conducting oil exploration in the country.
The ratification of the agreement, earlier approved by the Executive Mansion and submitted to the Legislature for consideration and ratification, now means that a three-year exploratory program will be conducted by Chevron with the fourth quarter of this year being the targeted period.
The scarcity of energy in the post-war nation is said to be impeding economic growth in the midst of the limited or no major public electricity, making the ratification of the deal significant to the war-torn nation’s recovery process.
Monrovia -
Following last week’s announcement by the Government of Liberia that it has entered into an agreement with the Chevron Corporation to explore three deepwater concessions in Liberian waters, the National Legislature has finally ratified the deal that will see the crude oil and natural gas American giant company conducting oil exploration in the country.
The scarcity of energy in the post-war nation is said to be impeding economic growth in the midst of the limited or no major public electricity, making the ratification of the deal significant to the war-torn nation’s recovery process.
Delta Set to Fly Liberia’s Skies; Semi-Direct Service to America Debuts Sunday
Written by Nat Nyuan Bayjay Source: FrontPage Africa
Monrovia-
The last time a commercial airplane left the runways of the Roberts International Airport (RIA) in Liberia directly for the United States of America (USA) was in May of 1990, when the guns were raging as the then National Patriotic Front of Liberia (NPFL) rebels had already captured a significant portion of the country. The port city of Buchanan in Grand Bassa County which is about 60 miles away from the RIA had just fallen to the rebels.
Two decades and three months later, an American plane is yet to make any direct flight from the war ravaged nation across the Atlantic Ocean.
Delta Airways will begin the process halfway Sunday, September 5, 2010 with the launch of a Monrovia-Accra-Atlanta service in a bid to move toward an end to the two decades dilemma that will provide an opportunity for the over 350,000 Liberians residing in the US and the over 3 million Liberians in the country to directly fly between both countries.According to Richelieu Archie Williams, Managing Director of the Civil Aviation, the American airlines’ resumption of flight on Sunday, September 5 is a result of frantic efforts on his part to convince a flight to resume direct international services to the country.
Monrovia-
The last time a commercial airplane left the runways of the Roberts International Airport (RIA) in Liberia directly for the United States of America (USA) was in May of 1990, when the guns were raging as the then National Patriotic Front of Liberia (NPFL) rebels had already captured a significant portion of the country. The port city of Buchanan in Grand Bassa County which is about 60 miles away from the RIA had just fallen to the rebels.
Two decades and three months later, an American plane is yet to make any direct flight from the war ravaged nation across the Atlantic Ocean.
Delta Airways will begin the process halfway Sunday, September 5, 2010 with the launch of a Monrovia-Accra-Atlanta service in a bid to move toward an end to the two decades dilemma that will provide an opportunity for the over 350,000 Liberians residing in the US and the over 3 million Liberians in the country to directly fly between both countries.
‘Chris Toe Threatened To Kill Me For My Land’; Owner Denies Knowing Ex Minister
Written by Nat Nyuan Bayjay
Monrovia -
Source: FrontPage Africa
“Because of my own land, Chris Toe has threatened my life”, says Kadi Porte, owner of disputed land located in Oldest Congotown, she says she purchased in 2003. Frightened and frustrated, the landowner says Toe has for the past years been falsely claiming ownership of her land she rightfully bought which has now taken a different trend amid allegations of death threats from the former Minister.
Porte says she bought the one and a half lot of land situated in the Oldest Congo Town area. Repeated efforts to get Toe’s side of the story have been unsuccessful.
The one and a half lot of land forms part of a 10-acre of land that is owned by Ida Morgan, an heir to the property handed over to her by her late great grandfather named Lewis Minor, a former army personnel.
Former Agriculture Minister J. Chris Toe.
Porte, who claims to have received death threats from Toe, for her part stated that the former Minister has not been appearing in court despite repeated attempts to take the matter before the law for settlement.
“That was when he brought up the issue again. He even told me at the time that he had told the President about the land and that if I don’t forget about it, I will find myself dead”, she alleged.
She continued that the former Agriculture Minister then resurfaced on the land and issued another death threat.
Monrovia -
Source: FrontPage Africa
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| Ida Morgan |
Porte says she bought the one and a half lot of land situated in the Oldest Congo Town area. Repeated efforts to get Toe’s side of the story have been unsuccessful.
The one and a half lot of land forms part of a 10-acre of land that is owned by Ida Morgan, an heir to the property handed over to her by her late great grandfather named Lewis Minor, a former army personnel.
Former Agriculture Minister J. Chris Toe.
Porte, who claims to have received death threats from Toe, for her part stated that the former Minister has not been appearing in court despite repeated attempts to take the matter before the law for settlement.
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| Minister J. Chris Toe |
Says Porte: “He never appears in court, neither does he produce a deed. Throughout all this land claim he continues to make, he hardly appears in court.”
She explained that the former Minister re-ignited the case once he was appointed by President Ellen Johnson-Sirleaf as Agriculture Minister.“That was when he brought up the issue again. He even told me at the time that he had told the President about the land and that if I don’t forget about it, I will find myself dead”, she alleged.
She continued that the former Agriculture Minister then resurfaced on the land and issued another death threat.
Media Freedom At Last! Freedom of Information Act Passed Into Law
Written by Nat Nyuan Bayjay Source: FrontPage Africa
Monrovia, Liberia
At long last, the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) that will be recorded as one of the long bickered and prolonged bill that lingered in the corridors of the 52nd National Legislature has been enacted by the august body.
Addressing a news conference Thursday, Pro Temp Cletus Wortorson unveiled the information to a group of people who were the best suited to be the first to know: journalists.“This is news that you want to hear. We have concurred with the House of Representatives in passing the Freedom of Information Act”, Pro Temp Wortorson announced.
Monrovia, Liberia
At long last, the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) that will be recorded as one of the long bickered and prolonged bill that lingered in the corridors of the 52nd National Legislature has been enacted by the august body.
Addressing a news conference Thursday, Pro Temp Cletus Wortorson unveiled the information to a group of people who were the best suited to be the first to know: journalists.
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