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06/06/2024

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04/06/2024

IN ANOTHER DEVELOPMENT
PRESIDENT BOAKAI HAS SUSPENDED WITH IMMEDIATE EFFECT THE DIRECTOR GENERAL & TWO DEPUTIES AT THE LIBERIA DRUGS ENFORCEMENT AGENCY( LDEA)

04/06/2024

Two deputy directors wrote a complaint against their boss Abraham s. Kromah, accusing him of his involvement and alliance with drug dealers.
Instead of fighting the reduction of drug he’s facilitating the dealers

Read the letter below

04/06/2024

Breaking news!!!!!

An Ohio billionaire is preparing to descend to Titanic depths in a deep-sea submersible to demonstrate the industry's safety improvements following the implosion of the OceanGate vessel last year.

As we can recalled few weather individuals got stock in the oceanGate vessel causing their lives as a result of seeing titanic ship that is 12,400 feet below the ocean.

Larry Connor, a real estate investor from Dayton, announced that he and Patrick Lahey, co-founder of Triton Submarines, will dive more than 12,400 feet to the Titanic shipwreck in a two-person submersible.

Let’s see how it goes…….

03/06/2024

Kylian Mbappe officially joined the club of his dream.

31/05/2024

31/05/2024

The Moniba Foundation launches its Speaker Series on the University of Liberia - Fendall Campus.

Dr. Clarence Moniba stated that the idea was to ensure that students engage not only with class professors, but also outside professionals, diplomats, motivational speakers and experts that will help to inspire and enrich their educational journey.
Factors he said, that are important to making sure that young people are well rounded and prepared to become contributors to Liberia's overall development by exploring topics beyond the traditional curriculum.

In the coming months, The Moniba Foundation Speaker Series will also be hosting events at other universities to include Cuttington University, Tubman University, AMEU, UMU; and selected high schools around the country.

27/05/2024

Activist Martin K. N. Kollie back fire at the Boakai administration.

Three PR Blunders – The Yellow Machines, the Cabinet Retreat, and the President’s Visit to the USA

Martin K. N. Kollie writes…

We promised, “No business as usual.” What are you hiding? What is there to hide when governance should be about openness, accountability, and transparency?

The government is becoming more reactive than proactive mainly because of how it handles Public Relations (PR). Almost everyone is randomly speaking because he/she wants to prove that he/she is working. There’s no centralized system of communication; no control and no coordination at all. Everyone is just speaking to prove a point. This is NOT governance. It’s hurting/harming the government even more. Governance is not about self-gratification or self-glory. It’s about collective win.

Here are three PR blunders/gaffes just in May 2024 alone which could have been easily avoided/prevented:

1) The Yellow Machine

The announcement of the 285 yellow machines by the Minister of State without portfolio was premature. There was no need to share AI-generated videos and pictures of yellow earth-moving machines without a formally transparent and open agreement/MOU (e.g. procurement, loan, grant, or aid) being reached, announced, and displayed between the Liberian Government, the Sany Group, and the so-called Guma Group. The government should not have waited for people to ask, “Where is the money coming from to fund this project and what agreement has been reached?”

Before announcing this project, a detailed press statement should have been done with full disclosure of everything. Minister Bility should not have been the one to make this announcement. A “US$25 million” project is no small feat. Like I said, this is a big win for Pres. Joe Boakai if the DEAL is not shady and if the machines will ever be brought to Liberia as promised. MICAT should have properly coordinated with MPW, MFDP, and MOA for a formal announcement upon the arrival of the yellow machines to Liberia and not before. To have made a formal announcement without full disclosure and without the machines being on the ground was a PR blunder. What if the machines do not come? Then it means that the government has created a trust issue for itself. Credibility crisis and mistrust will eventually set in. People will become more skeptical about the government.

Since an open government was promised, the government must be able to tell the people through what arrangements were such a huge project secured/procured. Where’s the money coming from? Is it from the budget? What’s the total cost of this project? Were PPCC guidelines and legislative requirements followed if it’s a procurement agreement or a pre-financing loan agreement? Did the government conduct any need-based or feasibility study? How will the machines be maintained, fueled, etc.? Do we have trained operators? How did we arrive at 19 machines for each county when county sizes, populations, and needs vary?

The government cannot ignore these important questions. The more it tries to ignore them, the more the PR blunder/woe adds up. Don’t leave the public in suspense. Don’t allow the public and the opposition politicians to speculate. It harms/hurts the government. Be proactive, and not reactive. This requires a centralized system of communication through control and coordination. Again, there was no need to share AI-generated videos and pictures. Governance is openness, honesty, transparency, and accountability. There was no need for Minister Bility to do this.

2) The Cabinet Retreat

The maiden Cabinet Retreat intended to assess progress and challenges was a great move. It should be held often to evaluate performance, review priority areas, inspire hope, and set new goals. After the retreat, the Liberian people are still concerned about what was achieved from the retreat. Was there any secretariat appointed to take minutes/notes of policy decisions? Was there any resolution from the retreat? Which specific sectors were looked at? What new priorities/plans did the president announce?

Simply put, what was the outcome of the retreat? Again the public is left in suspense. This is another PR blunder. This information gap needs to be bridged. By now, the outcome of the retreat pertinent to key policy decisions/issues, whether in detailed or summarized form, should be published on the website of the Executive Mansion. The Minister of State for Presidential Affairs, Minister Sylvester Grigsby, should have coordinated this with a specialized/appointed Retreat Secretariat. Hope this mistake is corrected for the next retreat.

3) The President’s Visit to the USA

Whenever the President travels on a business/investment trip, people expect returns/gains. The Presidential Press Bureau is obligated to give a full report in this regard upon his return either a summarized version or a detailed version stating what benefits the president’s business trip brought to Liberia. This was never done even though the president made some gains including a partnership agreement with Georgia Tech Institute to provide M.Sc. education in Computer Science for faculty at the University of Liberia. The government seems too SLOW in communicating its achievements, and this is hurting it so much.

Critics and opposition politicians are capitalizing on this weakness to create false flags, fake news, and propaganda. Another PR blunder is to allow the president to sit with an official of another country with only that country’s flag and not Liberia’s flag. You cannot call this a formal meeting/bilateral engagement. We must always insist that our flag is represented if you want to call it a “formal meeting”. For God’s sake, Liberia is a sovereign nation too.

Let’s work on these things. Have a wonderful Monday.

Activist Martin K. N. Kollie writes…

25/05/2024

Senator Augustine S. Chea writes 👇👇

I heard from ELBC's newscast last evening that the Government is bringing into the country 285 pieces of earth-moving equipment. Laudable! But while that is good news, we must celebrate with caution.

285 pieces of earth-moving equipment coming to our country, just like that? But assuming that the information is factual, we should ask the hard question as to how the President got this huge quantity of heavy duty equipment worth millions of USD? There's no information whatsoever about the source (s) of funding. ELBC didn't mention that, even though they quoted Deputy Minister of State Bility as the person who made the disclosure.

So, what about the transparency, accountability, and the rule of law being trumpeted? The Legislature made no appropriation for the equipment in the budget; no loan agreement for that; and we don't know of any grant or of someone or an institution making a goodwill donation to the Government. If donated, the President is under obligation and owes a duty to the Liberian people to tell us the source (s) - and we demand that.

Disappointingly, some of my Senate colleagues don't think transparancy and accountability matter here; some argue that the equipment will make our highways pliable, so nothing else matters. I'm troubled by this double-standard: that the very colleagues who yesterday were loud-mouthed about accountability and transparency would be the same people to downplay it today.

But the Senate will not shy away from its oversight responsibility and will hold the Executive accountable. "There will be no business as usual." We will get to the bottom of this and unearth the truth. That's the robust oversight we punctuate everyday - perhaps hypocritically!

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18/05/2024

LNP-NPHIL Encourages Public Safety Hygiene Measures

(Monrovia, Liberia-May 18, 2024) The Inspector General of Police, Hon. Gregory O.W. Coleman has honored a meeting with the Authorities of the National Public Health Institute of Liberia (NPHIL) on health concerns over the use of an helmet among multiple passengers from motorcyclists.

On Friday, May 17, 2024, both Institutions observed safety regulations to avoid the transmission of pathogenic organisms and way of reducing head injuries during road traffic accidents when commuting to various destinations.

IGP. Coleman and NPHIL have mandated all motorcyclists and passengers to adhere to the below hygiene measures:

1. Motorcyclists should clean their helmets regularly (daily, weekly, or monthly) using disinfectant sprays;

2. Motorcyclists should avoid placing their gloves inside the helmets;

3. Passengers should cover their heads before wearing a helmet;

4. Passengers may choose to wear a nose mask for additional protection;

5. Passengers who frequently travel by motorcycle, should consider carrying their own helmets and sanitizer spray.

The LNP headed by Inspector General of Police, Col. Coleman and the Director General of NPHIL, Hon. Jane A. MaCauley are encouraging the general public to remain law abiding as they expressed their commitment to the protection and safety of all residents and road users across the Country.

Signed: ______________________
DCP. Cecelia G. Clarke
Spokesperson
Press and Public Affairs Division
Liberia National Police/MOJ/RL

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15/05/2024

"Giving motorcyclists a month to get their paperwork in order would prevent unnecessary conflict and ensure they are fully compliant with the law," Hon. Kolubah stated. "This adjustment period is crucial for a smooth transition and will help maintain peace on the streets of Monrovia."

He urged Police Inspector General Gregory Coleman to consider this request to avoid potential unrest and to support the riders in becoming legally compliant without undue pressure.

29/04/2024

REPORT OF THE HOUSE'S COMMITTEE ON WAYS, MEANS FINANCE, ON THE DRAFT BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2024

Honorable Speaker, Deputy Speaker, distinguished Colleagues,
Greetings:
The House's Committee on Ways, Means Finance, as per the mandate of Plenary, conducted a vigorous and thorough scrutiny of the Draft Budget for Fiscal Year 2024 beginning with the
Revenue Envelope. The Committee conducted hearing with all major revenue generating agencies including State Owned Enterprises (SOE's) to include, Liberia Telecommunication
Authority, Liberia Maritime Authority, National Port Authority, Liberia Petroleum Refining Company, and other revenue generating Ministries, Agencies and Commissions. The draft revenue envelope for FY-2024was submittedat US$692,408,827 Hence, after all these
consultations, the Committeeconcluded a revenue envelope of US$738,859,827as follows.
ADJUSTED REVENUE SUMMARY

REVENUE SOURCES DRAFT REVENUE FOR 2024 ADDITIONAL REVENUE FROM BUDGET HEARING
MACS
LEGISLATIVE ACTION
692,408,827
$
MINISTRY OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS
$(844,000.00)

LIBERIA INFORMATION SERVICES
$2,000,000.00

MINISTRY OF LABOR
$1,500,000.00

MINISTRY OF MINES AND ENERGIES
$6,500,000.00

MINISTRY OF TRANSPORT
$740,000.00

ADDITIONAL TARGETS FOR LIBERIA REVENUE AUTHORITY $8,000,000.00

MINISTRY OF COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY
$1,350,000.00

LPRC ... $1,000,000.00
NPA .....$2,500,000.00
NAFAA ...$1,500,000.00
LPRA (Direct Negotiation)..$12,800,000.00
ROAD FUND LEVY REVERSAL $7,000,000.00

MARITIME REVENUE $2,000,000.00
LTA $3,500,000.00

ROAD FUND LEVY ARREARS $1,000,000.00

ROAD FUND LEVY OF 5-CENT FROM LPRC
$6,305,000.00

REVENUE DOUBLE COUNTING ON SUR-CHARGE $(10,400,000.00)

$46,451,000.00

ADJUSTED REVENUE FOR 2024
$738,859,827.00

24/04/2024

Breaking news!!!

Supreme Court of Liberia has ruled against President Boakai's decision to nominate officials to the
Liberia National Lottery Authority, Governance Commission, National Identification Registry and Liberia Telecommunications Authority.

The court in its ruling wants all names nominated by President Boakai to those institutions to be withdrawn.

The court adds that there were procedural errors in having nominated officials to these institutions by President Boakai.

Keep following for more updates

16/04/2024

“The rebuilding has begun. The ground floor has been restored. Thank God"

Speaker J Fonati Koffa, 55th Legislature, R/L writes…..

Buu speaker da baby 😂

10/04/2024

These are the listing of senators that signed the document for the establishment of the War and economic crime court.

Pictures credit: Sen. Nyonblee Karnga-Lawrence

10/04/2024

Senator Edwin Snowe spoke wisely during the signing of the war and economic crimes court.

09/04/2024

Pro Tempore of Liberian Senates, Sen. Nyonblee Karnga-Lawrence writes
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“I am pleased to announce that, Twenty-seven (27) of the Twenty-nine (29) Senators have signed a resolution endorsing the establishment of the war and economic Crimes courts in Liberia.

Thanks to Senators who have trusted in my leadership on why they should sign this resolution and also thanks to those who have other view on this matter.

We have communicated with the Speaker of the House of Representatives Cllr. Fornati Koffa and members of the House of Representatives seeking their concurrence.

We believe this decision will bring an end the perception in the public that Members of The Liberian Senate are against establishing war and economic crimes court. We believe this decision is the beginning of ending impunity in Liberia”.

Pic credit: Office of the Pro Tempore, RL. Sen. Nyonblee Karnga Lawrence

08/03/2024

HonCllr J Fonati Koffa writes:

We welcome the President executive order on asset recovery. The Legislature must move quick to establish the Corruption Court to hold past and present individuals responsible who robbed the state and citizens of our valuable resources. Concomitant with the House’s passage of the War and Economic Crimes Resolution of March 5, the end of impunity in Liberia is near.

07/03/2024

Former Finance Minister Samuel Tweh writes...

The special GAC audit report shows cash balance as at January 17, 2024 at more than US$ 46 million. President Weah spoke about actual cash balance being US $41 million.
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On January 21 or thereabouts, President Weah told Liberins that the total cash balance in the consolidated account was around US $41 million. This report was based on consolidated cash report prepared by the Comptroller and Accounting General at the MFDP and the information was placed in the speech of the president.

Since then, there have been attempts to controvert this figure for political purposes, a truly sad situation. President Boikai was made to say that US $20 million was left in the consolidated account. The attempt to deny springs from the fact that the UP left a far SMALLER amount of US$7 million for the CDC in 2018. Since CDC number was bigger than UP’s number, someone was not happy! This is how LOW AND CHEAP LIBERIAN POLITICS HAS BECOME!!

Even when the facts are glaring, politics will take over. So the GAC was asked to look into the matter. And the GAC has said more than US $41 million was in the account on the day in question.

So President Weah said the TRUTH!!

Did the GAC confirm US $46 million cash available on that day? YES! Did president Weah say US $41 million cash was available on that day? YES. Did president Weah say anything about Government obligations? NO. Should president Weah have reported ‘reconciled numbers’? Hell no. Cash balances on a daily basis are in real time. Reconciliation comes after so many things that may or may not happen over time. Reconciliation is done at the end of an accounting period. The political tradition since 2018 is you say how much you are leaving in cash and in reserve.

Government obligations are not the debate here. In 2018 UP left US$7 million when Government obligations were more than US$40 million. So UP left (US$33 million ) or negative US $33 million? Well, if you apply the same accounting to CDC, CDC still wins with a positive balance. So where are we going with this debate?

Let’s concede the simple facts and be honest for once. We have bigger things to talk about than check balances on a pariticular day. If you went to an ATM machine to print out your bank statement for a particular day, you will have it. The number you see is the amount in the bank. Whether you pay your rent tomorrow or next week is a different matter. The number President Weah read was the amount in the bank: He was factually correct!

Thanks to the GAC for making this very simple and clear. Debate closes. Lesson: Let the fact be the fact for once in Liberian politics.

Tomorrow I will speak my unvarnished, unguarded and undiplomatic mind about war and economic crimes in Libeira, the dangers and risks and why Presidents Sirleaf and Weah avoided this trap.