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Drug Dealing on theRise in West Point
-Who’s Behind It?
Two centers where cocaine and marijuana are sold in West Point
By Omari Jackson
Its original moniker
(name) was Kru Beach,
but since the advent of
the Liberian Maritime
Authority’s Beaches &
Waterways Project, it
is now known as Riverside. It
occupies a wide stretch of the
Atlantic coast in the populous
community of West Point in
Monrovia.
A tour of the community last
Tuesday, January 7--- following
allegations of the massive infu-
sion of drugs, (marijuana, and
cocaine) in the community--- re-
vealed a far cry from those who
were allegedly linked to them.
As I walked through several
zinc shacks towards the rendez-
vous, accompanied by a gener-
ous resident who informed me
that it would be extremely dan-
gerous for me to visit alone, we
Cont’d on pg. 10
‘I Won’t Run Awayfrom Liberia’-Canadian Investor Assures
Mr. Lindstrom addresses reporters as Liberty
operations manager, Charles D. Davis, listens keenly
See story on Pg.10 ‘JPC Faces Challenges, But Not Dormant’
Archbishop Zeigler; War-time head of JPC, Ko Woods
By J. Burgess Carter
Most Rev. Arch-
bishop Lewis
Jerome Zeigler
of the Catholic
Archdiocese of Monrovia has
Cont’d on pg. 10
Monrovia’s EcologicalSystem Faces Degradation
As Beaches Encounter Pollution Threats from
Coastal Structures, says Lutheran Bishop
By Edwin M. Fayia III
Even as public concern
mounts over the unsani-
tary conditions of Monro-
via’s beaches, residents continue
to face issues from ecological
degradation owing to wastes be-
ing dumped on the beaches.
Cont’d on pg. 10
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World News
Mark Duggan Killing Lawful, Says Jury(BBC) Mark Duggan, whose
death sparked riots in England
in 2011, was lawfully killed
by police, an inquest jury has
concluded by a majority of 8 to
2.
The 29-year-old was shot dead
by armed ofcers in August
2011 in Tottenham, north
London.
Following the inquest at the
Royal Courts of Justice, his aunt
Carole Duggan said her nephew
had been “executed”.
Mr Duggan’s brother Shaun
Hall said: “We still ght for
justice.”
There were angry scenes
outside the courts, with
supporters of Mr Duggan’s
family chanting “murderers”,
drowning out a statement by
Metropolitan Police Assistant
Commissioner Mark Rowley.
‘Lethal force’
Jurors concluded Mr Duggan
did not have a gun when he was
shot by ofcers.
They also said it was more
likely than not that Mr Duggan
had thrown a gun from a taxi
just before he was killed. Theweapon was found about 20ft
(6m) away from the scene.
In the period between midday
on 3 August 2011 and when
state amber was called at 6.00
pm on 4 August 2011, did the
Metropolitan Police Service
and the Serious Organised
Crime Agency do the best they
realistically could have done to
gather and react to intelligence
about the possibility of Mr
Duggan collecting a gun from
Mr Hutchinson-Foster? The jury
said a unanimous no.
Was the stop conducted in a
location and in a way which
minimised, to the greatest extent
possible, recourse to lethal
force? Unanimous yes.
Did Mr Duggan have the gun
with him in the taxi immediately
before the stop? Unanimous yes
How did the gun get to thegrass area where it was later
found? A majority of 9 to 1 said
it was thrown.
When Mr Duggan received a
fatal shot, did he have the gun
in his hand? A majority of 8 to
2 said no, he did not have a gun
in his hand.
Following the verdict his
mother, Pamela Duggan, was
led out of the court in tears,
while Mr Duggan’s brother was
seen screaming and shouting.
One man shouted: “A black
life ain’t worth nothing.”
BBC News home affairs
correspondent Dominic Casciani
tweeted: “I don’t think I have
ever heard of a jury, performing
their civic duty, being abused in
court by members of the public.”
Following the conclusion to
the inquest, an Independent
Police Complaints Commission
(IPCC) spokesperson said:
“We note the inquest jury’s
determination and ndings and
we are considering them as a
matter of urgency in relation to
our ongoing investigation.”
‘No justice, no peace’
Outside court, his aunt Carole
Duggan said: “The majority of
people in this country know that
Mark was executed.
“He was executed and we still
believe that, and we’re going to
ght until we have no breath in
our body for justice for Mark,
for his children, and for all of
those (unclear) with deaths in
custody that have had nothing.
“We are not giving up. No
justice, no peace!”Family lawyer Marcia Willis
Stewart added: “We can’t
believe this was the outcome.
He had no gun in his hand, yet
he was shot, he was murdered.
“To us, that is unlawful
killing.”
Deborah Coles, from
the charity Inquest, said
Mr Duggan’s family were
considering whether to apply
for the decision to be judicially
reviewed.
Outside court, Assistant
Commissioner Rowley
attempted to read a statement
which said the force had
sympathy with Mr Duggan’s
family.
“No ofcer sets out at the start
of the day to run an operation
that results in someone dying,”
he said.
He added that armed criminalshad shot dead more than 50
people in the last three-and-a-
half years.
“We send out well-trained,
professional armed ofcers
thousands of times a year to
combat this threat, only ring
shots once or twice. These
careful tactics have signicantly
reduced gun crime.”
He added that the jury’s
ndings were signicant.
“We know the trust is not
shared by everyone.
“I will be offering to meet Mark
Duggan’s family to express our
sorrow. And we will continue
working with local leaders to
strengthen relationships. Weknow it will take time.”
Tottenham MP David Lammy
said the IPCC investigation
had questions to answer, in
particular what happened days
before the shooting.
He said: “The Duggan
family’s sorrow and anger was
palpable in court this afternoon
and it is a feeling that will
inevitably be reected in the
wider community.
South Sudan’s Bentiu City ResidentsFlee Government Advance
Mark Duggan’s auntCarole, speaking outsidecourt: “He was executed”
(BBC) Thousands of people
are eeing the South Sudanese
city of Bentiu amid fears of
a government offensive to
recapture the oil-rich area from
rebels, a BBC reporter there
says.
Many people are taking refuge
in a UN base in Bentiu, says
Alastair Leithead.
Meanwhile, ceasere talks
between the two sides appear
to be deadlocked over the
government’s imprisonment of
11 alleged coup plotters.
At least 1,000 people have
been killed in the conict.
Nearly 200,000 people have
been forced from their homes
in the ghting, which has seen
ethnic violence between the
Dinka and Nuer communities.
Many foreign governments
have evacuated their nationals,
while many South Sudanese
are crossing by land into
neighbouring states.
The conict broke out in mid-December when President Salva
Kiir accused his ex-deputy, Riek
Machar, of plotting a coup.
Thousands of people are
eeing the South Sudanese
city of Bentiu amid fears of
a government offensive to
recapture the oil-rich area from
rebels, a BBC reporter there
says.
Many people are taking refuge
in a UN base in Bentiu, says
Alastair Leithead.
Meanwhile, ceasere talks
between the two sides appear
to be deadlocked over the
government’s imprisonment of
11 alleged coup plotters.
At least 1,000 people have been killed in the conict.
Nearly 200,000 people have
been forced from their homes
in the ghting, which has seen
ethnic violence between the
Dinka and Nuer communities.
Many foreign governments
have evacuated their nationals,
while many South Sudanese
are crossing by land into
neighbouring states.
The conict broke out in mid-
December when President Salva
Kiir accused his ex-deputy, RiekMachar, of plotting a coup.
Mr Machar denied the
allegation, and called for the
unconditional release of 11 of
his allies who were detained
over the alleged plot.
On Wednesday, regional
mediators Seyoum Mesn and
Lazurus Sumbeiywo ew out
of South Sudan’s capital, Juba,
after talks with Mr Kiir.
‘Heavy artillery re’
However, they failed to break
the deadlock over the fate of
the detainees, a key obstacle
to the two sides negotiating a
ceasere, Juba-based journalist
Mading Ngor told the BBC’s
Focus on Africa.Mr Kiir offered to free the
detainees to take part in the
regionally-brokered talks, if the
discussions were moved from
Ethiopia to Juba.
However, he said they would
have to return to their places of
detention at night.
This offer was immediately
rejected by Mr Machar’s allies.
Government troops are
believed to be about 25
kilometres (16 miles) from
Bentiu, capital of Unity state,our correspondent says.
Unity state is rich in oil, the
main foreign exchange earner of
South Sudan.
Oil production has dropped by
20% since the conict started.
Bentiu and Bor, the capital of
Jonglei state, are the two main
centres under rebel control.
Fighting was continuing
around Bor, as government
forces tried to recapture it, army
spokesman Philip Aguer said,
AFP news agency reports.
It says its reporter reached
the town of Minkammen, 25
kilometres south of Bor, and the
area was ooded with eeing
civilians.Heavy artillery re could also
be heard in the distance, AFP
reports.
The International Committee
of the Red Cross (ICRC) said
the humanitarian situation in
South Sudan is dire.
“South Sudan is facing a
serious crisis that comes on top
of a situation that was already
difcult,” ICRC president Peter
Maurer said, at the end of a
three-day visit to the country.“It is unquestionable that the
needs are dire, but their full
scope is unknown,” Mr Maurer
added in a statement.
South Sudan is the world’s
newest state.
It became independent in 2011
after seceding from Sudan.
Mr Kiir comes from the largest
ethnic group, the Dinka, while
Mr Machar is a Nuer.
Both leaders have inuential
backers in the other group, even
though the conict has taken an
ethnic dimension.
Mabior Garang, a Dinka,
is a key member of the rebel
delegation in talks in Ethiopia.He is the son of veteran southern
leader John Garang, who died in
2005.
Many South Sudanese have fed to neighbouring countries
InternationalSpace Station
Life ‘to beExtended’
(BBC) Nasa has won White
House backing to extend the
life of the International Space
Station for a further four years,
until 2024.Construction of the ISS began
in 1998 and is a joint venture
between the US, Russia, Canada,
Japan, and states in the European
Space Agency (Esa).
These partners will have to
support any extension for it to be
implemented.
Their current commitments
run to 2020, but many engineers
believe the station could work
safely until at least 2028.
Bill Gerstenmaier, the
associate administrator at Nasa
with responsibility for the
station, told reporters that it was
feasible to continue operating the
ISS if some partners decided not
to stay on board, but added that
he expected them all to comethrough, even if the agreements
took a few years to put in
place: “I think the idea is that
10 years from today is a pretty
far-reaching, pretty strategic
decision,” he said.
“We have talked to the partners
about this... They were involved
in all the hardware studies.
In general, they see this as a
positive step moving forward.”
Certainly, Germany, Europe’s
biggest contributor to the ISS
project is keen to see the $100bn
orbiting platform operate for
many years into the future.
Jan Woerner, the chairman
of the German space agency
(DLR), said: “Germany is eagerto use the ISS until 2020 and
beyond. Full stop. This is the
German position and we hope
the other [European] member
states will make the commitment
and give the money for that.”
Prof Woerner was speaking
in Washington DC where
his national agency and Esa
announced technical tie-ups with
the Sierra Nevada Corporation
(SNC), which is developing
a mini-space shuttle to carry
astronauts to and from the ISS.
At the moment, the station
is solely reliant on Russian
Soyuz capsules to rotate the
platform’s six-person crew. Nasa
is therefore seeding American
companies, including Sierra
Nevada, to help them design and
build alternatives.
The mini-shuttle is known as
the Dream Chaser and would
launch atop an Atlas rocket from
Cape Canaveral in Florida.
It is envisaged that it will
make its maiden voyage into
orbit in 2016, in an un-manned,
autonomous conguration; and
then y its rst manned mission
in 2017.
With no crew transport
capability of their own, DLR and
Esa are keen to explore areas
where they could cooperate
with SNC on its Dream Chaser
programme.
“The rst one is the dockingmechanism - the mechanism that
would connect the Dream Chaser
to the space station,” said Esa’s
Elena Grifoni Winters. “And the
other area we are looking at is
crew displays and crew aids.”
Germany also has heatshield
technology that it believes could
protect the vehicle on re-entry
equally as well as SNC’s chosen
material but which would offer
signicant weight savings.
(BBC) - Republican rising
star Chris Christie, New
Jersey’s Governor, is facing
claims his ofce orchestrated
trafc mayhem to pursue a
petty political vendetta.
Emails and texts appear
to link a Christie aide to the
closure of lanes to the George
Washington Bridge, one of theworld’s busiest, in September.
The gridlock was allegedly
engineered to punish a
Democratic mayor who did
not endorse the governor’s re-
election.
Mr Christie postponed a
morning event after the emails
were released.
The documents made public
on Wednesday do not suggest
that Mr Christie himself
had anything to do with the
lane closures, but they may
contradict his assertions that
none of his staff were involved.
The scandal is brewing as
the tough-talking governor,often touted as a 2016 White
House candidate, is due to tour
the nation in his other role as
chairman of the Republican
Governors Association.
US
(BBC) - Islamist rebels have
captured the headquarters of
the al-Qaeda-afliated Islamic
State in Iraq and the Levant
(ISIS) in the Syrian city of
Aleppo.
The Syrian Observatory for
Human Rights said it was not
clear what had happened to
the jihadists who had been at
the hospital in the Qadi Askar
district.
Inside, the rebels found dozens
of prisoners and the bodies of
several men who appeared to
have been executed.
Recent days have seen erce
ghting between ISIS and other
rebel groups.
More than 270 people,
including 46 civilians, have
been killed in the worst rebel-
on-rebel violence since the
uprising in Syria began in
March 2011, according to the
Syrian Observatory, a UK-
based activist group.
Syria
(BBC) - Gunmen have
attacked a mosque in the
northern Nigerian state of
Kano, killing three worshippers
and wounding 12 others, police
say.
The attackers sprayed bullets
into the mosque in the home
village of Kano governor Rabiu
Musa Kwankwaso.
His elderly father was in the
mosque, but escaped unhurt,
witnesses said.
No group has said it carried
out the raid. Islamist group
Boko Haram has also staged
several attacks in Kano, andelsewhere in northern Nigeria.
The run-up to elections in oil-
rich Nigeria is often marred by
violence between rival political
groups.
Mr Kwankwaso was among
ve inuential governors
who defected from President
Goodluck Jonathan’s People’s
Democratic Party (PDP) to the
opposition All Progressives
Congress (APC) in November.
Nigeria
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Benoni Urey De-listed from UN Ban By Gloria T. Tamba
The United Nations
Security Council has
deleted Mr. Benoni
Urey from its travel
and assets freeze ban. Urey
is one of the last remaining
prominent gures of theCharles Taylor era.
Mr. Urey was one of the
most inuential government
ofcials in former president
Taylor’s regime who allegedly
helped galvanize support for
the convicted Liberian leader’s
warfare.
He most notably served
as the Commissioner of the
Bureau of Maritime Affairs
(BMA), which is now being
referred to as Liberia Maritime
Authority (LMA), where he
was accused of accruing much
of his present wealth.
The UN Security Council
announced the decision tohave Mr. Urey and others de-
listed on Monday December
23, 2013 in New York City.
De-listing of Mr. Urey
came less than two weeks
after the United Nations
Panel of Experts (UNPE)
recommended to the council
that he be removed from the
travel and assets freeze ban.
UNPE told the council that
it made the recommendation
because Mr. Urey no longer
posed a threat to Liberia’s
security due to the vested
interest he has in the country.
While delisting the former
Taylor ally, the council
declared:“The Security
Council Committeeestablished pursuant to
resolution 1521 (2003)
concerning Liberia decided on
23 December 2013 to delist
the following individual from
the lists of individuals subject
to the travel restrictions
imposed by paragraph 4 (a)
of resolution 1521 (2003) (the
travel ban list) and the list of
individuals and entities subject
to the measures imposed by
paragraph 1 of resolution 1532
(2004) (the assets freeze list).
The measures no longer apply
to this individual.”
It furthered, “He is one of the
wealthiest citizens of Liberia.
On 1 October 2009, President
Sirleaf appointed Urey toserve as mayor of Careysburg,
but removed him from this
position when it became clear
that Urey would not back her
re-election bid in 2011.”
The panel went on to caution
that Urey clearly has the
resources and the leadership
capacity to command support
and undermine peace and
security in Liberia if he
Mr. Urey can now freely travel outside Liberia
NEC Certicates CSOs in Nimba
By Ishmael F. Menkor
On January
4th, 2014, the
National Elections
C o m m i s s i o n
(NEC) certicated at least
___ civil society organizations
(CSOs) in Nimba County for
playing major roles in voter
education awareness.
According to the Upper
Nimba Magistrate, Mr.
Princeton Monbiah, the
certicate of accreditation was
awarded to these organizations
because of their past
performance in NEC’s civic
education awareness exercise.
“They are qualied to carry
voter education prescribed
by the National Elections
Commission,” he said.
The certication ceremony
took place at the ofciallaunch of the civic and voter’s
education campaign on the
2014 voter role update exercise
which was held across Liberia
on the 4th January.
The voters’ roll update was
launched in Ganta, Nimba
County, and brought together
Bong, Lofa and Nimba
counties including several
chiefs and elders from across
Nimba.
Some of the CSOs included;
the Inter-Visionary Artists,
Daughters of Nimba, Rural
Women Promoter, Nimba
County Development
Association, Give Them Help,
Agricultural Relief Services,
Small Enterprise Development
Organization among others.
NEC Deputy Commissioner
Samuel Z. Joe, Nimba
Superintendent ChristianaDagadu, Ganta City Mayor
Dorr Cooper and chiefs and
elders attended the launch in
Ganta.
Supt. Dagadu encouraged
the citizens to do their best by
going through the voter roll
process. She also urged the
CSOs to reach everywhere in
the county with sharing their
awareness so the citizens
could be informed.
“Reach all parts of Nimba,
don’t focus on urban areas
alone, reach the rural parts so
everybody can be aware of thecoming exercise,” City Mayor
Dorr Cooper said reinforcing
the Superintendent’s earlier
statement.
One of the CSOs leaders receiving certicate of recognition from NEC
Guard Conscience of IntegrityUNDP Country Director Urges Information Commission
The Country Director
of the United Nations
D e v e l o p m e n t
Program (UNDP)
in Liberia has commended
the Liberian Government
for efforts made to establish
the Liberia Independent
Information Commission.
Dr. Kamil Kamaluddeen said
Liberia is among very fewcountries in West Africa that
has taken this giant step. He
was speaking during a courtesy
call paid by a team from the
Independent Information
Commission, headed by its
Chairman Counselor Mark
Bedor-Wla Freeman.
The UNDP Country
Director described the
role of the Commission
as a unique and honorable
responsibility that guards
the conscience of integrity.
He urged the Commission to
use independent information
not only to expose the wrong
things in society but to ensure
that the right things are done to
strengthen integrity.
“Access to information is
power and UNDP is interested
in all aspects of your work”
said Dr. Kamaluddeen. He
encouraged the Commission
to take its task as a challenge
and an opportunity to write
and make history through its
work.
Speaking earlier, the
Chairman of the Liberia
Independent Information
Commission Counselor
Mark Bedor-Wla Freeman
narrated that the Commission
is soliciting support from
development partners in the
execution of its mandate.
Counselor Freeman informed
the UNDP Country Director
that the Commission has
already commenced the
hearing of cases with one on
asset declaration, now up for
appeal.
He spoke of plans by the
Commission to develop and
implement a ve-year strategic
plan and expand i ts activities
to all parts of the Country. The
LIIC Chairman pointed out that
the Commission is galvanizing
technical, operational,
nancial and policy support
from Development Partners
interested in promoting goodgovernance.
He mentioned support
being received from the
Carter Center, and OSIWA
but appealed to the UNDP to
use its inuence in helping
the Commission mobilize
additional support.
Liberia’s Freedom of
Information Act (FOI) was
signed into law in 2010 and its
rst Independent Information
Commission was named by
President Sirleaf in May 2012.
The FOI provides all persons
the right to access public
information.
chooses, noting that the
animosity that exists between
him and the Government of
Liberia has led some ranking
ofcials in President Sirleaf’s
Government to speculate that
he might have the motivation
to do so.
“The Panel attempted to
investigate Urey’s extensive
assets to determine whether
they were being used to
support groups seeking to
destabilize Liberia and the
sub-region. Urey’s assets
have not been frozen or fully
disclosed.
The Panel relied oninformation provided by
condential sources, the
Government of Liberia and
Urey himself. The Panel
did not have information
suggesting that Urey was
involved in activities that
would destabilize Liberia and
the sub-region.
“It is difcult for the Panel
to assess Urey’s intent.
During the presidential and
legislative elections of 2011,
the Government of Liberia
alleged that Urey used his
radio station, Love FM, to
broadcast inammatory anti-
Government statements.Ofcials saw this as evidence
of Urey’s seditious intent. The
Panel interviewed Urey on
15 March and 27 September
2013, a day after Taylor’s
conviction was upheld. During
the interviews, Urey stated
to the Panel that his radio
station was a commercial
outlet and that it granted both
government ofcials and
opposition gures paid airtime
to broadcast their views,
without censorship. The Panel
has conrmed that this is the
case and that Love FM is not
unique among Liberian radio
stations in airing inammatory
anti-Government statements.
Urey, in turn, has accused the
Government of involvement in
the subsequent burning of the
radio station’s ofces because
he was a nancial supporter of
an opposition political party,
the Congress for Democratic
Change,” the Panel said.
However, according to the
them, Urey stated told themthat his radio station was a
commercial outlet and that
it granted both government
ofcials and opposition gures
paid airtime to broadcast their
views, without censorship.
The Panel of Experts said
evidence collected by the
Special Court for Sierra
Leone and reviewed by the
Panel showed that, while
serving as Commissioner
of Maritime Affairs, Urey
authorized payments for arms
purchases from Serbia from
the accounts of the Maritime
Bureau in 2000 and that the
rst shipment of arms arrived
in Liberia in 2001 or 2002.
But in subsequent interviews
with the Panel, Urey insisted
that as a civilian who had been
appointed to the position of
Commissioner of Maritime
Affairs by Taylor, he did
not make any war-related
decisions. Mr. Urey currently
serves as the Chair of Lonestar
Communications Corporation,
which is one of the largest
taxpayers in Liberia.
“He owns 20 per cent of the
company’s shares through
PLC Investment Limited,
a Liberian company that is
in turn owned by IDS and
Nexus -- two other Liberian
companies established in
1989 with anonymous bearer
shares,” the Panel added.
The Panel determined that
Mr. Urey’s business activities,
and the prots gained from
them, would appear to suggest
that further civil conict
in Liberia would have a
signicant negative nancialimpact on him.
He reportedly informed the
Panel that he had submitted
a de-listing request to the
relevant focal point in the
United Nations Secretariat
as well as provided the
Panel with a letter dated 6
September, 2013, and signed
by President Ellen Johnson-
Sirleaf, supporting his petition
for delisting from the UN
Travel Ban, perhaps to enable
him to adequately prepare for
the Presidency in 2017.
Political observers say
the de-listing of Mr. Urey
paves the way for what many
anticipate would mark the
shock launching of a 2017
presidential bid.
Urey has also invested in
residential housing, hotels,
a car rental company, radio
and television stations, and
a newspaper. In addition,
he operates a farm which
produces eggs, chickens, and
juices.
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Thursday, January 9, 2014
Lofa in Neglect?Aaron Kollie, proprietor of Power Radio and Television in
Monrovia, has not been the only prominent Lofa citizen to visit
the county over the Christmas holidays. Yes, he was in his na-
tive Kpademai, in the Wologisi area of Voinjama District.
There he made a major speech blasting the Liberian govern-
ment for doing little for Lofa, despite the overwhelming sup-
port its people gave President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf during the
2011 elections.
Kollie criticized the county’s road system and called the
bridges “death traps.” He also frowned upon what he called
the primitive agricultural practices of Lofa farmers, still using
their hoe and cutlass instead of mechanical devices to grow
more food. Yet Lofa is known to be the nation’s chief bread-
basket.
Aaron Kollie has not announced it, but some say he may be
taking a shot at the House of Representatives. So he decidedthat his rst volley was to talk tough to let the people know he
is rmly on their side.
But further up the street from Voinjama, in the Kolahun and
Foya Districts, there were some pretty high-powered sons of
Lofa, too, visiting during the Season.
The home boys who crossed the Voinjama border to identify
with their people during this festive time apparently contented
themselves with just that—talking little but enjoying the Sea-
son with their people, while at the same time listening to what
they had to say.
And who were these? No less a person than Vice President
Joseph N. Boakai, a native of Foya, and members of his fam-
ily and general entourage, who spent over three weeks in the
greater Foya area and beyond.
There was also the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Augustine
Ngafuan, who denitely showed his face in the greater Kola-
hun area, but most especially Fangoda, his birth place, wherehe spent quality time with relatives and old friends.
James Kollie, Deputy Minister for Revenues in the Finance
Ministry, was there in Kolahun, too. In Lofa, too, no doubt,
was Galakpai Kortima, former Superintendent, who is now
Mary Broh’s Deputy at the General Services Agency (GSA).
All of these top ofcials of government, sons of Lofa all,
must have been wondering what Aaron Kollie’s fuss was all
about. He surely could not say, they reckoned, that Ellen had
neglected Lofans in her government. One of the Deputies at
Foreign Affairs, Mrs. Una Kumba Thompson, is also a daugh-
ter of Lofa.
Kollie is absolutely right about the still primitive ways in
which Lofans and Liberians in general do farming. This news-
paper has constantly and consistently complained that the gov-
ernment has failed to organize agriculture. That is why we still
import so much of what we eat and have so little agriculturally
to export. Admittedly, it used to be a little better during the
Tubman and Tolbert eras, when the Liberia Produce Market-
ing Corporation (LPMC) was in full swing. But that quickly
declined following the 1980 coup and has had great difculty
picking itself up again. In LPMC’s heyday, coffee and cocoa
farmers ourished; so did those who dealt in palm kernels,
palm oil, etc. The problem is that we have not made progress
agriculturally. Foya and Grand Cess are natural habitats for
cattle; yet we still depend on Guinea and Mali for meat.
Heaven knows what is our problem!
When it comes to roads, however, Aaron Kollie may have for-
gotten about the Vahun Road, for which former Public Works
Minister Ko Woods was so highly praised and appreciated.
We understand that farm-to-market roads in Lofa are near ful-
ly operational; and the airstrip in Foya has been rehabilitated,
thanks to Samaritan Purse, the humanitarian organization run
by the world evangelist Dr. Billy Graham’s son Franklin. Now
people can travel to Foya from Monrovia in only 35 minutes,
on Samaritan planes!Then we understand that the streets of Voinjama are about to
be paved.
Our Water Correspondent Edwin Fayia reports that the water
system in Lofa is poised for improvement. All of the feasibil-
ity studies have been completed, and procurement of equip-
ment is in process.
Perhaps the Vice President and Foreign Minister knew some-
thing about all these developments and were able to resign
themselves to simply enjoying the Season with their people.
In the next Season, Aaron Kollie may nd something else
about which he may be able to bark—or boast.
But this is adisgrace! But it is growing,
Aaron. We have towatch and see.
The World Economy’s Shifting Challenges By George Soros (Courtesy: Project-
Syndicate.org)
NEW YORK – As 2013 comes to a close,
efforts to revive growth in the world’s most
inuential economies – with the exception of
the eurozone – are having a benecial effect
worldwide. All of the looming problems for
the global economy are political in character.
After 25 years of stagnation, Japan is at-
tempting to reinvigorate its economy by
engaging in quantitative easing on an un-
precedented scale. It is a risky experiment:
faster growth could drive up interest rates,
making debt-servicing costs unsustainable.
But Prime Minister Shinzo Abe would rather
take that risk than condemn Japan to a slow
death. And, judging from the public’s enthu-siastic support, so would ordinary Japanese.
By contrast, the European Union is head-
ing toward the type of long-lasting stagna-
tion from which Japan is desperate to es-
cape. The stakes are high: Nation-states can
survive a lost decade or more; but the EU,
an incomplete association of nation-states,
could easily be destroyed by it.
The euro’s design – which was modeled on
the Deutsche Mark – has a fatal aw. Creat -
ing a common central bank without a com-
mon treasury means that government debts
are denominated in a currency that no single
member country controls, making them sub-
ject to the risk of default. As a consequence
of the crash of 2008, several member coun-
tries became over indebted, and risk premia
made the eurozone’s division into creditor
and debtor countries permanent.
This defect could have been corrected by
replacing individual countries’ bonds with
Eurobonds. Unfortunately, German Chan-
cellor Angela Merkel, reecting the radical
change that Germans’ attitudes toward Eu-
ropean integration have undergone, ruled
that out. Prior to reunication, Germany was
the main motor of integration; now, weighed
down by reunication’s costs, German tax-
payers are determined to avoid becoming
European debtors’ deep pocket.
After the crash of 2008, Merkel insisted
that each country should look after its own
nancial institutions and government debts
should be paid in full. Without realizing it,
Germany is repeating the tragic error of the
French after World War I. Prime Minister
Aristide Briand’s insistence on reparations
led to the rise of Hitler; Angela Merkel’s
policies are giving rise to extremist move-ments in the rest of Europe.
The current arrangements governing the
euro are here to stay, because Germany will
always do the bare minimum to preserve the
common currency – and because the markets
and the European authorities would punish
any other country that challenged these ar-
rangements. Nonetheless, the acute phase of
the nancial crisis is now over. The Euro-
pean nancial authorities have tacitly rec-
ognized that austerity is counterproductive
and have stopped imposing additional scal
constraints. This has given the debtor coun-
tries some breathing room, and, even in the
absence of any growth prospects, nancial
markets have stabilized.
Future crises will be political in origin.
Indeed, this is already apparent, because
the EU has become so inward-looking that
it cannot adequately respond to external
threats, be they in Syria or Ukraine. But the
outlook is far from hopeless; the revival of a
threat from Russia may reverse the prevail-
ing trend toward European disintegration.
As a result, the crisis has transformed the
EU from the “fantastic object” that inspired
enthusiasm into something radically differ-
ent. What was meant to be a voluntary as-
sociation of equal states that sacriced part
of their sovereignty for the common good
– the embodiment of the principles of an
open society – has now been transformed
by the euro crisis into a relationship between
creditor and debtor countries that is neither
voluntary nor equal. Indeed, the euro could
destroy the EU altogether.
In contrast to Europe, the United States is
emerging as the developed world’s strongest
economy. Shale energy has given the US an
important competitive advantage in manu-
facturing in general and in petrochemicals
in particular. The banking and household
sectors have made some progress in dele-
veraging. Quantitative easing has boosted
asset values. And the housing market has
improved, with construction lowering un-
employment. The scal drag exerted by se-
questration is also about to expire.
More surprising, the polarization of Amer-
ican politics shows signs of reversing. Thetwo-party system worked reasonably well
for two centuries, because both parties had
to compete for the middle ground in gen-
eral elections. Then the Republican Party
was captured by a coalition of religious and
market fundamentalists, later reinforced by
neo-conservatives, that moved it to a far-
right extreme. The Democrats tried to catch
up in order to capture the middle ground,
and both parties colluded in gerrymandering
Congressional districts. As a consequence,
activist-dominated party primaries took pre-
cedence over general elections.
That completed the polarization of Ameri-
can politics. Eventually, the Republican
Party’s Tea Party wing overplayed its hand.
After the recent debacle of the government
shutdown, what remains of the Republican
establishment has begun ghting back, andthis should lead to a revival of the two-party
system.
The major uncertainty facing the world to-
day is not the euro but the future direction of
China. The growth model responsible for its
rapid rise has run out of steam.
That model depended on nancial repres-
sion of the household sector, in order to
drive the growth of exports and investments.
As a result, the household sector has now
shrunk to 35% of GDP, and its forced sav-
ings are no longer sufcient to nance the
current growth model. This has led to an ex-
ponential rise in the use of various forms of
debt nancing.
There are some eerie resemblances with
the nancial conditions that prevailed in the
US in the years preceding the crash of 2008.
But there is a signicant difference, too. In
the US, nancial markets tend to dominate
politics; in China, the state owns the banks
and the bulk of the economy, and the Com-
munist Party controls the state-owned enter-
prises.
Aware of the dangers, the People’s Bank
of China took steps starting in 2012 to curb
the growth of debt; but when the slowdown
started to cause real distress in the economy,
the Party asserted its supremacy. In July
2013, the leadership ordered the steel indus-
try to restart the furnaces and the PBOC to
ease credit. The economy turned around on
a dime. In November, the Third Plenum of
the 18th Central Committee announced far-
reaching reforms. These developments are
largely responsible for the recent improve-
ment in the global outlook.
The Chinese leadership was right to give
precedence to economic growth over struc-
tural reforms, because structural reforms,
when combined with scal austerity, push
economies into a deationary tailspin. But
there is an unresolved self-contradiction
in China’s current policies: restarting the
furnaces also reignites exponential debt
growth, which cannot be sustained for much
longer than a couple of years.
How and when this contradiction will be
resolved will have profound consequences
for China and the world. A successful transi-
tion in China will most likely entail political
as well as economic reforms, while failure
would undermine still-widespread trust in
the country’s political leadership, resulting
in repression at home and military confron-
tation abroad.
The other great unresolved problem is the
absence of proper global governance. The
lack of agreement among the United Nations
Security Council’s ve permanent members
is exacerbating humanitarian catastrophes
in countries like Syria – not to mention al-
lowing global warming to proceed largely
unhindered. But, in contrast to the Chinese
conundrum, which will come to a head in the
next few years, the absence of global gover-
nance may continue indenitely.
About the Author:
George Soros is Chairman of Soros Fund
Management and Chairman of the Open
Society Foundations. A pioneer of the
hedge-fund industry, he is the author of
many books, including The Alchemy of Fi-
nance and The New Paradigm for Finan-
cial Markets: The Credit Crisis of 2008 and
What it Means.
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DAILY OBSERVER Wednesday, January 08, 2014 Page 4Tuesday, November 5, 2013 Page 5Thursday, January 9, 2014 Letters
Know Your Lawmakers
In an effort to adequately cover the National Legislature and
inform our audience about individual lawmaker(s), the Daily
Observer introduces a new column titled, ‘KNOW YOUR
LAWMAKERS.’
KNOW YOUR LAWMAKERS is published every Monday and
Wednesday weekly beginning January 13, 2014. This column
intends to prole all 103 legislators from family background to
their current professional careers.
In every edition, we will feature at least two lawmakers to enable
us cover the entire Legislature. Management further encourages
members of the First Branch of Government to kindly provide it
with the necessary pieces of information in order to achieve this
goal.
Rethink the NRC’s Strategies, MOEMr. Editor:
Quite honestly, there is not a single time that I walk and pass by the Ministry of Education with-
out reading the street banner installed on the fence of the Ministry which reads “National Reading
Campaign (NRC), and one question always lingers in my mind as I do so, it is: “Why is the planners
and organizers of the NRC failing to solicit the participation of the broad spectrum of the Liberian
society for this all important reading program?”
I stand to be corrected in asserting that many literate Liberians – not to mention illiterate Liberians
– are totally uninformed about the NRC. This is sufcient reason to make critics of this campaign to
draw the conclusion that the NRC, like many other programs in Liberia, was organized particularly
to justify donor’s funding.Please, please for the sake of the millions of illiterate Liberians, let the planners and organizers
of the NRC of the Ministry Of Education begin to rethink their implementation strategies to ensure
that this reading program succeeds.
Worth mentioning is that leaets and brochures underscoring the importance of the NRC, and
detailing its implementation strategies must disseminated nationwide.
Remember, isolating the larger society from the NRC is doing more harm than good.
Jahbulleh C. Dempster
3rd street, Saye Town, Sinkor
Let Everyone Be Free to Sell TheirPersonal Properties to Anyone
The Editor,
Because of the widening trade decit, Liberia’s Central Bank Governor ( Dr. J. Mills Jones) wants
a “reverse in the country’s export policy towards non-traditional exports”.........Ok, great.
But why do we have an export policy for “non-traditional exports” in the rst place?? (Re “Libe-
ria’s Trade Decit Widens”)
Promoting the free trade of ALL goods and services (traditional and non-traditional exports) i s the
best export policy for our prosperity!
In the “Wealth of Nation”, Adam Smith, the Father of Modern Economics said that “In every
country it always is and must be in the interest of the great body of people to buy whatever they
want of those sell it cheapest...”
He also argued that in a free exchange of goods and services, both sides became better off! Be-
cause trade benets both sides (importer and exporter), it increases our prosperity!
But our imperial President (Madam Sirleaf) have issued several executive orders (#44 and #50),
banning private citizens from trading (exporting) their private property (timber, unprocessed rub-
ber, and other natural resources)!
Don’t we the people have the right to use, transfer, and trade property that we deem ours? If so,
then why is the President using her executive orders to make life a living hell for private citizens
who want to trade their goods and services with others in the global economy??
Hey Madam President, the hard currency (U.S. dollars) we get from trading our exports is what
we use to pay for our imports---(Heinekens, Guinness Stout, bottled water, and Governor Jones’s
fabulous salary)! So why are you hostile to free trade??Um, is there any way can we pay the Governor and the President in Liberian Dollars, since they
are the ones wreaking havoc with our monetary policies? Since Jan. 1, 2013, the Liberian Dollar
have depreciated (rise in exchange rate) from L$72.5/US$1.00 to L$83/US1.00 in Dec 2013!..
And that depreciation of the Liberian dollar is the direct result of our monetary and trade policies.
Look, if the President continues to ban private citizens from exporting (trading) their private prop-
erty to willing buyers around the world, Liberians will soon start living like Zimbabweans! Hint
Z$10,000,000,000,000 = 1 US Dollar!
(Binyah Kesselly could be our rst Liberian Dollar Billionaire!)
But the best export policy is for lawmakers to pass legislation that nullies the ALL executive
orders that ban private citizens from trading (exporting) their private property (timber, unprocessed
rubber, etc) with whomever they choose to around the world! Free trade is the best trade policy for
our prosperity!
Martin Scott
Atlanta, Georgia
Of Faith, Hope and Love By Edward N. Boakai
Do you’ve faith to remove mountain,
Or hope that life must go on;
And love that doesn’t discriminate?
Then, you’re on track my friend!
For, having faith to surmount your obstacles,
Hope that life must go on no matter what;
And love that transcends all barriers,
Makes you quite wonderful, too!
Faith is bold and stronger than might,
Hope is courageous than an athlete;
And love knows no condition,
Possessing these makes life worth living!
Let your faith not be weak,
And let your hope not be in man;
Or your love full of condition,
Your faith, hope and love should be
unwavering!
For, having faith even to the end,
And hope that your time will inevitably come;
Or love that doesn’t discriminate,
Will indelible impact your life-style my
friend!
2014 By Varney Gean
This New Year expectations so lofty like Mt.
Wologisi
Thoughts swiftly overowing akin to the St.
Paul River
Frantic minds a calm break so needed to start
afresh
The prospects the dreams the time to make it
all right
Some say this year will be much different
from previous
Pushing beyond the horizon for paramount
once lost
Currently is this moment history be rewritten
with similes
No limit as those who can must ght to make
it better
Be it in the north or south or east or the west
of this land
As far as one can sense the presence of any
living being
This year the plants that must come out of the
old cubbyhole
These better lives with sweet things that will
make us laugh
The past we vision not thus it miseries won’t
polish on us
Ahead we look to nd the diamond bury in all
that haystack
This New Year the silent resolution to do so
much more
The year we all wish and dream and crave for
the greatest
DRY SEASON IS FINALLYHERE By Varney Gean
The grave dust the smelly sweats
The thick warmth the constant thirsts
Those dry skins and those grimy heels
The scorching sunshine all around us
With just no time for swanky dressing
Nor those ne coats arriving in town
Thought if you really got a cool place
To survive the mocking warmth outside
Stay indoors and do enjoy the coolness
Out there a heat so merciless you fret
Laugh if you can walk through the day
No fright and just enjoy the fussy sun
Swarming in sweat and those dry throats
Buy some cool drinks to quench that thirst
YAWN By Varney Gean
They came with all that madness
They came with all those clamors
They came ready for senselessness
I just yawned and turned my back
They came not in peace one bit
They came just to ruin the fun fare
They came bearing lies and slanders
I yawned and quietly walked away
They came feigning smile but not
They came not laughing but mocking
They came with all their foolishness
I just yawned and laughed back
YOU THOUGHT OF ME By Matenneh-Rose L. Dunbar
Before I became a cuddly infant
Before the dawning of new day
Before the nurses held my tiny little form
Before I opened my pink purplish mouth to
cry
Before they put me in swaddling white wrap
You Thought Of Me
Before food you fed me manna
Before I stretched my tiny l igaments
Before they saw the glow in my brown eyes
Before my kinky golden hair scooped into a
high
Before the hands helped to make me this
daughter
You Thought of Me
Before the trucks broke its breaks
Before the plan of bad faith to crush me
Before unhappiness lled my family heart
Before I even grew to sing loud for the LordBefore that Christmas carol night years ago
You Thoughts Of Me
Before the tides changed recently
Before the planes boarded and ew
Before sickness plagued to handicapped
Before the vile mouths of some cursed me
Before the wicked plan of the bad heart stood
You Thought Of Me
Before reason prevailed much
Before a place was in solid rock
Before the twisting branches broke
Before the rening of earth’s best minerals
Before anger destroyed on woman’s labour
You Thought Of Me
ACHIEVE Matenneh-Rose L. Dunbar
Little things that are free
Make lots of difference
When used with caution
Walk into achievements
Only with a bowed head
Achieve
Captured the impossibles
By having huge dreams
Live by the regular peace
Mend fences in your way
Clean dirt that dim sight
Achieve
Stand on few shoulders
Acknowledge their efforts
Respects common rivalry
Ignore snarls of the feeble
Speed on to be legend
AchieveSmile in the midst of fetters
Surely with joy to longevity
Speak life to dead embers
Sound rich and play honest
Sail smooth to great year
Achieve
Keep Moving By: Lekpele Nyamalon
When you see them big men
Walking in groups and chatting with their
kind
Laughing at jokes only they can understand
With their heads high like a cliff
And arms spread like the wind
You wonder, when would I look like a bull?
When you see them coming down cars
Built like an Ox
With horns that howl like an owl
Don’t stop and stare at them
Or else you’d keep still
Walk past them and keep moving on
Someday in ages time
You’d grow and be some big man
Running your world your way
You’d sail a ship or y a jet in outer space
perhaps
But, like a train, you’d got to keep moving
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REPUBLIC OF LIBERIA
MINISTRY OF JUSTICE
STRENGTHENING GOVERNANCE- IMPROVING ACCESS
TO JUSTICE AND ACCOUNTABILITY
Grant No: TF011340
NATIONAL CONSULTANT SERVICES: ACCESS TO JUSTICE
(ADR) ADVISOR
Request for Expressions of Interest
1. IntroductionThe Government of Liberia has received a grant from the International Development
Association (IDA) toward the cost of strengthening Governance – Improving Access to
Justice and Accountability and intends to apply part of the proceeds of this grant to pay-ments under the contract for the recruitment of a National Consultant.
2. BackgroundAlternative Dispute Resolution (ADR), including various forms of mediation, arbitration
and other justice services, is regularly referenced as a solution to challenges faced by the
Liberian justice system, including: increasing congestion of court dockets; high numbers
of land disputes; signicant costs of litigation; procedural delay; and the adversarial na -
ture of proceedings. The Ministry of Justice’s three-year ADR project will explore ways
by which the justice system can be more responsive to the needs of Liberians and exam-
ine means of resolving disputes outside of the formal legal process. The overall objective
of the ADR project is to determine how ADR is being used in the Liberian context and pi-
lot models that increase the effectiveness, accountability and sustainability of local ADR
initiatives through some form of institutionalization or support by the MOJ.
3. Objective of the AssignmentThe objective of the assignment is to provide management, administrative and technical
advice and support to the Ministry of Justice on the establishment of Alternative DisputeResolution (ADR) in Liberia through the piloting of ADR system in four counties.
Duties & Responsibilities:
Under the supervision of the Program Manager, the National Consultant in collaboration
with the International Consultant will be responsible for helping to facilitate, consensus
building and design of the pilot ADR activities; and establishment of pilots in four coun-
ties. The consultant will work in close collaboration with ofcials in the MOJ, in partner -
ship with key strategic partners including the Judiciary, the Law Reform Commission, the
Land Commission, the Liberia National Bar Association, Tribal Governors Association,
representatives of civil society groups, community leaders / elders and chiefs and justice
actors.
The Ministry of Justice now invites eligible individual Liberian nationals to indicate their
interest in providing the services. Interested consultants must provide information indi-
cating that they are qualied to perform the services (CVs, description of similar assign -
ments, experience in similar conditions).
QualifcationsThe Access to Justice (ADR) National Consultant shall have the following educational
and professional qualications:
a. Graduate degree in Law, Public Administration, Political Science, or related
areas;
b. A minimum of ve years of relevant working experience;
c. Experience working on Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) and working
with traditional communities in Liberia strongly preferred;
d. Excellent writing and communication skills;
e. Demonstrated experience in conducting research on issues related to Dispute
Resolution in similar contexts;
f. Familiarity with Liberia’s social and legal systems
An Individual consultant will be selected in accordance with the procedures set out in the
World Bank’s Guidelines: Selection and Employment of Consultants under IBRD Loans
and IDA Credits and Grants by World Bank Borrowers” dated January 2011. Interested
individual consultants may obtain further information at the address below from Mondayto Friday between 0830 hrs and 1630 hrs during working days.
Expressions of Interest, clearly marked “Access to Justice (ADR) Advisor –National ”,
must be delivered to the address below by hand, mail or email, by 1400 Hrs no later than
January 14, 2014. Only short listed candidates will be contacted.
The ADR Program
Ministry of Justice, Third Floor
Ashmun Street, Monrovia, Liberia
Or By e-mail: [email protected]
FINANCIAL INTELLIGENCE UNIT (FIU)Beauty Building, Mechlin Street
Monrovia, Liberia
JOB VACANCY
T
he Republic of Liberia i s a member of the Inter-Governmental Action Group Against
Money Laundering in West Africa (GIABA). Consistent with the requirements for
membership, the Government of Liberia has established a Financial Intelligence
Unit (FIU), pursuant to an Act of the Legislature, approved on April 30, 2013 toserve as the central, national agency of the Republic of Liberia for receiving, requesting, con-
ducting preliminary investigation, analyzing and disseminating information concerning sus-
pected proceeds of crime and terrorist property. The FIU is located in the City of Monrovia
and functions under the guidance and direction of a Board of directors.
The Government of Liberia is inviting applications from qualied Liberians for the position of
Director of the Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU).
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Under the general supervision of the Board of Directors, the Director of the FIU shall:
1. Plan, organize, implement, manage, direct and supervise the appropriate organizational,
institutional and operational framework of the FIU and formulate policies, rules and regulation
to carry out the statutory functions of the FIU, which includes among others to
• Receive and analyze intelligence and other public and non-public information in order
to disseminate useful information to law enforcement and other competent authorities
involved in investigation, prosecution, detection and prevention of money laundering
and terrorist nancing;
• Trace and monitor property and assets suspected to be related to money laundering or
its predicate offences of money laundering and terrorist nancing;• Build capacity of the FIU trough training on anti-money laundering and combating
terrorist nancing (AML/CFT) standards, inspection procedures, reporting, and other
obligations
• Participate in AML/CFT inspection of supervisory authorities to monitor compliance
with AML/CFT reporting and other obligation;
2. Coordinate closely with the Ministry of Justice and other domestic and foreign law
enforcement authorities, including in particular the Ofce of the Solicitor General (SG), the
Liberia National Police (LNP), the Bureau of Immigration (BIN), Drug Enforcement Agency
(DEA), as well as with banks and other nancial institutions in furtherance of the mandate,
functions and activities of the FIU.
3. Initiate appropriate protocols with local, regional and international intelligence organiza-
tions with the aim of ghting activities of criminal organizations and money laundering in
general.
4. Represent Liberia in international AML/CFT meetings, including GIABA;
5. Conduct annual AML/CFT monitoring and evaluation surveys to assess and improve
effectiveness of the national AML/CFT system; and
6. Inform the Board of Directors regularly on developments within the FIU, its activities, and
its cooperation with all key partners and stakeholders; including the submission of periodicreports as may be required by the Board.
7. Perform other tasks, as required by Statute and by the Board in furtherance of the mandate
and activities of the FIU.
CORE COMPETENCIES:
The candidate must demonstrate prociency in the following competences:
• Professionalism: The candidate must demonstrate a solid understanding of money
laundering, proceeds of crime and terrorist nancing; Knowledge of international
AML/CFT standards and requirements; an in-depth knowledge and experience in
information gathering, investigation, and reporting; experience in policy analysis
and interactions with counterparts from other countries; experience in Information
technology (IT) and in designing and delivering training and capacity building pro-
grams.
• Communication: The candidate must speak and write clearly and effectively; and
demonstrate capacity to listen to others and responds appropriately.
• Teamwork: The candidate must demonstrate capacity to work collaboratively with
colleagues to achieve organizational goals.
• Judgment/ Decision Making: The candidate must have the capacity to make judg-
ments and take tough decisions when necessary in complex situations.
• Vision: The candidate must be able to identify strategic issues, opportunities and
risks; generate and communicate broad and compelling organizational direction, and
inspire others to pursue that same direction.
QUALIFICATION:
Education
• Advanced University degree (Master’s degree or equivalent), in law, law enforce-
ment, business administration, accounting /nancial/business management or Social
Sciences.
• A rst level university degree with qualifying work experience may be accepted in
lieu of the advanced university degree.
Work Experience
• At least 7 years of progressively responsible technical and managerial experience in
public or private sector in law, law enforcement, criminal and or nancial investiga-
tions, nancial supervision/regulation and anti-corruption.
• Qualifying years of experience are calculated following the receipt of the rst level
university degree.
APPLICATIONS
Interested applicants must submit their applications with supporting documents including
copies of degrees to:
The Chairman, Board of Directors of FIU,
Central Bank of Liberia,
Carey and Warrant Street,
Monrovia, Liberia.
DEADLINE
The dead line for receipt of applications is January 21, 2014. No applications will be accepted
after this date
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With Leroy M. Sonpon III
Messengersof Peace
Introducing: Messengers of Peace-Liberia
Peace is not only de-
ned as the absence
of war, violence, or
conict but the pres-
ence of growth and stability
where people can live in har -
mony. It is on this premise that
the Messengers of Peace-Libe-
ria was founded on 17 Septem-
ber 2008.
One of the lessons learned
from the tragic events in Li-
beria was that we needed to
be better postured, through ap-
propriate peace messages and
call for non violence, in order
to respond to past or develop-
ing crisis situations. Accord-
ing to Martin Luther King,
“Violence is the language of
the unheard.” The silent whis-
per of peace is louder than the
sound of any gun.
Ever since the French sociol-
ogist Emile Durkheim, intro-
duced the concept of anomie
in 1893, social scientists and
their knockoffs, columnists,
have been writing about theatomized society.
The anomie concept is a
condition of deregulation that
was occurring in society. This
meant that rules on how peo-
ple ought to behave with each
other were broken down and
thus people did not know what
to expect from one another.
This column intends to speak
about the benets of a unied
society and the unifying fac-
tors exhibited in our culture
and values as human beings.
In choosing interventions to
support peace education and
violence prevention and re-
duction programs in Liberia,Messengers of Peace (MOP)-
Liberia, a youth based organi-
zation with emphasis on peace
through volunteerism, has
been selective in its approach
and methodology. Our inter -
vention programmes have em-
phasized awareness and sen-
sitization programs for peace,
encouraged peace education in
schools and fostering partner -
ships between government and
civil societies, national and in-
ternational agencies in the ar -
eas of volunteerism, education
and development.
Over the past two years,
MOP-Liberia has undertaken
important initiatives such as
the 21 days of Peace Activism,
establishment of peace clubs
in various schools and com-
munities (at the moment we
have 18 to 20 functional peace
clubs in schools), coaching
and mentoring programs for
young adolescent girls and
we have taken advantage of
potential synergies in the com-
memoration of International
Peace days in Liberia.
Messengers of Peace (MOP)
- Liberia has taken the lead in
organizing, coordinating and
implementing special days
for peace. We have competed
at international levels/pro-
grammes and have organized
seminars, symposium and
panel discussions with vari-
ous stakeholders on peace in-
tervention strategies. The lead
offers MOP-Liberia a practical
vehicle for increased collabo-
ration with other stakeholders
in Liberia and wi thin the West
African Region.
MOP-Liberia Peace Edu-
cation, violence prevention,
volunteerism and reduction
programmes, besides building
on the Carter Center Liberia
& Liberia Peace Building Of -
ce (PBO)’s unique compara-
tive advantages of funding
and legitimacy, works with
other sectors related to educa-
tion, youth and sports, com-
munication and tourism. We
have commenced activities
to explore collaboration with
corporate entities to advance
strong links between compa-
nies and their communities to
enhance peaceful dialogue and
collaboration to promote their
communities.
MOP-Liberia is well poised
to design peace education and
violence reduction projects
with interventions in multiple
sectors. MOP plays a key role
in supporting the integration
of peace and development in-
terventions on the ground. At
this point, it is important to
mention that major challenges
in terms of mobilization of re-
sources (Human, Material and
Financial) still lingers. MOP-
Liberia is unable to nance its
long-term prevention activities
that require un-front invest-
ments, which deliver longer
term payoffs.
The overall goal of our in-
tervention programmes is
to work closely with young
people and develop tailor proj-
ects that respond to local pre-
vailing conditions; since the
types of violence and the fac-
tors responsible for violence
can vary signicantly among
counties and various interest
groups.
The intervention programs
carried out by MOP-Liberia
are novel and experimental
in design and implementa-
tion. Our current plan is to de-
velop an in-house capacity to
conduct research on violence
among young people in Libe-
ria.
Part of the intervention
plan is to conduct a simple
research on peace education
and violence in 10 schools in
and around Monrovia-Liberia.
It is anticipated that the gath-
ered pieces of evidence would
guide discourse on policy, cur -
riculum development for all
schools and programme de-
sign on peace education and
violence reduction in Liberia.
In conclusion, MOP-Liberia
has iron grip in peacebuilding
and peace education for youth
specically and the com-
munities in general. We are
developing our institutional
capacity to respond to the in-
volvement and participation of
young people in Peace Educa-
tion, volunteerism and vio-
lence reduction programmes.
At the same time, we are cog-nizant of the need to strength-
en and expand this capacity to
other institutions by offering
on-going training to our vol-
unteers from the various peace
clubs in the design, oversight
and evaluation of violence
prevention, volunteerism and
reduction projects in Liberia.
Peace, above all. May Peace
Prevail!
Author Gwendolyn MyersGwendolyn S. Myers (Youth & Peace Advocate),
Executive Director, Messengers of Peace-Liberia(MOP)
Off UN Drive Road, Mamba point
Monrovia, Liberia
Action On Armed Violence (Formerly Landmine Action) is an
International Non-Governmental Organization that is committed
to Good governance antd the development of civil society through
the promotion of international humanitarian law, the relief of
poverty and empowerment of communities marginalized by conict.
Our work in Liberia is concentrated on Human Security where war
affected youths are trained in general agriculture and provided
other skill trainings.
Action On Armed Violence intends to dispose off some vehicles in its
eet and invites interested individual(s) and/or company to present
sealed bids for the purchase of the vehicles listed below with the
following specications.
INVITATION TO BID FOR THE SALE OF USED
VEHICLES
Name Chassis Number KM Covered Condition
1 Toyota Land Cruiser
Hardtop JTERB71J300038710 218578 Good
2 Toyota Land Cruiser
Hardtop JTERB71J200038164 122636 Good
4 Toyota Land CruiserHardtop JTERB71J900049792 100731
NeedsRepair
5 Toyota Land CruiserHardtop JTERB71J500050048 107604
NeedsRepair
CONDITIONS AND PROCEDURES:
1. Interested bidders are required to pick up the Bidding Form from
the ofce of AOAV and then return document in an enclosed envelope
with the specication of the vehicle being bided for and deliver to the
address below no later than 17th January 2014.
2. The individual or company offering the highest bid price per
vehicle will be the winner of the bid.
3. Contact numbers and/or email addresses should be included on
the bidding form for easy reference.
4. The bidding is done on the basis of “as it is and where is”
5. Interested bidders are asked to inspect the vehicles on the
compound of AOAV from Thursday, January 9th, 2014 to Thursday,
January 16th, 2013. Inspection time is from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm daily.
All sealed bids will be opened on Monday, January 20, 2014 at 2:00 pm
in the conference room of AOAV.
6. All Sealed Bids should be delivered to the Security Guards at
AOAV compound.
7. Bidders are advised to address all bids to:
Finance & Administrative Manager
Action On Armed Violence Mamba Point
Monrovia, Liberia
8. All bidders are kindly requested to quote his/her bid in United
States Dollars. Successful bidder will be contacted to take delivery of
vehicle upon making full payment within seventy two hours (72) to
AOAV and settlement Government of Liberia taxes. Please note that
management reserves the right to disqualify any or all bids.
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The Loma Weekly Describes theNew Executive Mansion in 1964
Today we present
in the History
Column one of
the many rural
newspapers published in
Liberia between the 1950s
and 1960s. This one beingfeatured today is called the
Lorma Weekly and was
published in Wozi, Zorzor
District, Lofa County on
January 24, 1964 by the
literacy program of the
Lutheran Church in Liberia
(LCL).
The literacy program
in Liberia was formally
started in 1948 by the
government of Liberia,
in collaboration with the
Lutheran, Methodist and
Episcopal Churches.
A renowned international
literacy expert named
Frank Laubach was sent out
to spearhead the program.
He trained many Liberians
in adult literacy through
the churches. Among
those who did the program
under him were Reverend
Byron Traub and his wife
Margaret, both of whom
were part of the nationwide
Lutheran school system.
They taught at Lutheran
schools in the Meuhlenberg
Mission near Millsburg
and Harrisburg on the St.
Paul River, at Totota andin Sanoyea, where one of
their daughters, Mae Gene
Traub Best, was born.
The literacy program
spread to Yandequelleh,
near Totota and was later
established in Totota
Town, where the Lutheran
Mission, elementary school
and church were built.
In Totota, the teachers
worked in the Kpelle
language, and in Wozi,
they worked in the Lorma
language.
The Lorma Weekly
was published in Wozi.The Wozi program was
started by three Lutheran
missionaries, Paul Slafford,
Gerry (Gerald) Currrens
and Margaret Jim Miller,
daughter of the lengendary
American Lutheran
missionary in Liberia, Ma
Miriam Miller, mother of
Margaret Jim. Margaret Jim
managed with the program
until the late 1980s when
she returned to the USA.
Mr. Yella Quaqua was the
last supervisor in charge
of the Wozi program
when, during the Liberiancivil war, the United the
Liberation Movement for
Democracy (ULIMO),
under the command of
warlord Alhaji Kromah,
attacked and burned down
the Wozi Literacy Center,
including the church. Yella
Quaqua was killed during
that attack. The Wozi
Literacy Station still lies
in ruins. The new Lutheran
Bishop, Rt. Rev. Dr. Daniel
Jensen Seyenkulo, said the
church does plan to rebuild
Wozi, but it will have to be
a long-range, ve to 10-
year plan.
In early 1964 Secretary E.
Reginald Townsend of the
Department of Information,
Cultural Affairs and Tourism
(DICA-now Ministry of
Information, Culture and
Tourism-MICAT), gave
the Press and Publications
Bureau a supervisory role
over all rural newspapers.
Several of these papers
were published on a weekly
or monthly basis in all
the then nine counties of
the republic. There wereseveral in some counties. In
Nimba alone, for example,
there were the Sanniquellie
Sun, the Ganta News and
the Kample Post.
Today, we present the
Lorma Weekly in its
original form, scripted in
the Lorma language, with
an English translation. The
newspaper, published on
January 24, 1964, features
the new Executive Mansion,
an ultramodern presidential
palace completed in time
for President Tubman’s fth
inauguration. The story,which gives even the date
of dedication, January 3,
1964, is very descriptive,
giving information about
the building that even
today’s generation does not
know.
The Mansion is currently
undergoing renovations
following a 2006 electrical
re that caused extensive
damage. The woman
architect now supervising
the renovation of the
building is Mrs. Karen
Richards Barnes, daughter
of Winston Richards,whose ofce, Milton and
Richards, Liberia’s oldest
architectural rm, played
a key role in the design
and supervision of the
Executive Mansion.
The supervision work is
expected to be completed
by the end of this year,
2014.
Here is what the Lorma
Weekly wrote and published
about the Executive
Mansion in 1964:
The New Mansion
The new ExecutiveMansion, dedicated on
Jan. 3, is truly a splendid
building, unsurpassed in its
kind in Africa.
It has eight oors and
310 rooms. It has a
few stairways, but nine
elevators.
They say there is meaning
to the plan of the mansion.
The curve of the building
suggests the embrace of
welcome extended to all
who seek help from the
Chief Executive. The
building has its back to
the ocean, suggesting the
strength of the decisions
that are made in the
executive branch.
There is a pool of water
all around the building. The
building contains 55 ofces,
a laundry, a clinic, a library,
a theater, a dance room, a
church, several kitchens,
and a sewing room. The
building is air-conditioned.
President Tubman says
the building should be as
a proverb for the citizens
of the country. As it is asplendid work, so we should
strive for excellence; as it
is a bold and giant venture
so we should attempt great
things; as it represents hard
work and sacrice, so we
should not fear suffering in
the performing of our noble
tasks.
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INVITATION TO BID FOR ONE VEHICLE AND 120
KVA GENERATOR
Save the Children International, Liberia Programme invites your submission of a closed/sealed
bid for the sale of the following assets:
Lot # Description Model Type Colour
Lot 1 Generator Perkins 120KVA White
Lot 2 Toyota Land Cruiser Prado White
It is important to please read the information you will collect carefully so that you fully under-
stand the requirements.
The documents comprise of the following:
• Letter of Invitation
• Condentiality Agreement (APPENDIX 1)
• Process of Sealed bid & payment (APPENDIX 2)
• Disclosure information Lot number (APPENDIX 3)
• Application for bid (APPENDIX 4)
• Terms and Conditions of bid (APPENDIX 5)
• Detailed list of items for disposal (APPENDIX 6)
View Dates: From January 13th to 17th, 2014 at Save the Children Ofce, Coconut Planta-
tion, Mamba Point, Monrovia. You can view the item from 9 AM to 4 PM daily.
The Organization reserves the right to reject any and all Bids that may not meet the require-
ments.
Should you require further information, please contact the Logistics Manager on 0886400438
or 0777053448
Important-Registration Date
Please note that you must register your intent to view the item on a daily basis from January
13th to 17th, 2014. You will collect bid documents during this time from the security at the
gate.
Thank you for your interest.
Interested Offerors may obtain a full copy of the RFP which contains detailed instructions
for preparation of the proposal. The RFP may be collected from the address and/or contact
person above.
RFP No. RFP-MDF-0020
Issue Date January 7, 2014
Title Reconstruction of Fabrar Inc. warehouse
Objective Please see body of this RFP
Issuing Office &
Email/Physical Address for
Submission of Proposals
FED office, 6th St. Sinkor, Monrovia (Opposite Greenland
Supermarket)[email protected]
Date for bidders to submit
contact information of
individuals to travel with FED
to Kakata for site visit on
Monday January 13, 2014.
January 14, 2014 (please email [email protected] which
the names and contact details of individuals for site visit)
Date for mandatory site visit
to Kakataand bidders
conference (FED vehicle will
take bidders to project site) –
Day Trip
January 15, 2013 (Itinerary:
9:00am leave FED Monrovia Office
10:15 arrive Kakata
11:00 to 12:30pm site visit and bidder conference
1:30pm return to FED Monrovia Office
Deadline for submission of
questions, in writing
January 14, 2014 at 5:00 PM (Submit to
Deadline for the submission
of proposalJanuary 22, 2014, at 5:00 PM
Contact Person MDF Department
Mobile: 0888-9072-88
Anticipated Award Type Fixed Price Subcontract
Basis for Award DAI/FED intends to award a subcontract resulting from this
solicitation to the responsible company (ies) whose
proposal(s) represents the best value after evaluation in
accordance with the factors in this solicitation.
Solicitation Type Trade Off
Location of Activity Kakata, Margibi County
Proposed Period of
Performance
January 25, 2014 to February28, 2014
USAID Food & Enterprise Development Program (FED)
Request for Proposals(RFP-MDF-0020)—Reconstruction of
Fabrar Inc. warehouse
USAID Food & Enterprise Development Program (FED)
Expression of Interest
Dates LOE Activity Deliverable Location
Week 1 5 days Orientation, design and build
prototype solar dryer
Monrovia/Montserrado
county
Week 2 4 days Training local carpenters in thesix counties
Interim update Nimba county
Week3 1 days Presentation of findings andrecommendations
Final report and presentation
Monrovia
Project Title: Sun Solar Dryer Constructor and Trainer
Issue Date: Friday, January 3, 2013
Closing Date & Time: Friday, January 10, 2013, 5pm
Location: FED ofce, 6 Street Sinkor, Opposite Greenland Super Market
I. BACKGROUND:
FED is a USAID-funded project that aims to increase productivity, protability, and access within the rice, cassava, vegetable, and
goat value chains; improve nutrition; and strengthen food security. FED is focused on four priority counties (Grand Bassa, Bong,
Nimba and Lofa) and two secondary counties, (Magribi and Montserrado) The FED Program is being implemented to achieve the
following component objectives:
• Component 1: Increase agricultural productivity and protability and improve human nutrition;• Component 2: Stimulate private enterprise growth and investment; and
• Component 3: Build local technical and managerial human resources to sustain and expand accomplishments achieved
under objectives one and two.
II. PURPOSE:
FED requires the services of one qualiedlocal Sun Solar Dryer Constructor and Trainer
TASKS:
• Design and construct one prototype sun solar dryer
• Provide training to 40 ( 2 carpenter per cluster and we have 20 cluster) local carpenters in the six counties on the ef -
fective used of the solar dryer
• Design basic training Manuel/sheet that can be used to train FED’s extension agent
• Provide recommendation for training modules;
• Provide recommendations on next steps as appropriate.
DELIVERABLES:
1. Design and construct one prototype;
2. Produce one interim update and one nal report
3. Assist with the design of a training manual for FED extension agent
LOE: 10 days (including 2 travel days, 1 orientation day, 1 presentation day, 6 work days)
Closing date of this EOI is Friday January 10, 2013 at 5:00 P.M
Expression of Interest should be submitted on vendor’s letterhead via hard copy in a sealed envelope, as follows:
ATTENTION: HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGER
USAID/FOOD AND ENTERPRISE DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM
6TH STREET, SINKOR
MONROVIA, LIBERIA
The Forestry Training Institute seeks Reputable Companies/Suppliers to this bid invitation for
the below procurement items through the National Competitive Bidding (NCB) procedures
in the procedures in the public Procurement Act (PPCA):
Invitation for BiddersThe Republic of Liberia
Forestry Training InstituteNational Competitive Bidding NCB
1. The Forestry Training Institute invites sealed bid for eligible companies/suppliers to bid for the
above items.
2. Complete copy of bidding documents in English may be purchase by interested Bidders on
the submission of written application, written to the above address and upon a payment of a non
refundable fee of one Hundred United States Dollars ($ USD 100). Payable to LBDI/FTI account
#:002USD215100945102, deadline for submission is Feb. 6, 2014 at 11:00 am in the FTI Library.
RFOs are an exception of this payment.
3. Tender must be accompanied by the following documents:
a. Current Business Registration
b. Article of Incorporation
c. Resent Tax Clearance from the Ministry of Finance
d. Contact References
e. Past performance on similar business line
4. Bids are to be clearly marked with the names of the selected item expenditure are addressed to the
Procurement Committee of the Forestry Training Institute5. All bids must be delivered to our head ofce in Tubmanburg, Bomi County, Liberia. Individual
Bid will be opened according to time specied in your bid document. But not later than Feb. 6 at
11:00 am effectively. Bids coming after the deadline date will be rejected and returned unopened.
6. Bids will be opened by the Procurement Unit of FTI in the presence of Bidders Representation
who chooses to attend the process at FTI’s Headquarters in Tubmanburg. All Bidders are asked to
attend and be on time.
The Procurement Committee
Forestry Training Institute
9050 Tubmanburg
Bomi County
Republic of Liberia
Code Contract package Quantity PeriodIFB/NO.FTI/NCB/001/
FY2013-14FUEL AND LUBRICANTS VEHICLE AND
GENERATOR4,580,8 GALLONS 6 MONTHS
IFB/NO.FTI/NCB/002/
FY2013-14
REPAIR AND MAINTENANCE
GENERATOR
3 6 MONTHS
IFB/NO.FTI/NCB/003/FY2013-14
STATIONARY ASSORTED 6 MONTHS
IFB/NO.FTI/NCB/004/FY2013-14
CONSULTANCY SERVICES TWO WOOD SCIENCE EXPERT ANDLEGAL CONSULTANCY
6 MONTHS
IFB/NO.FTI/NCB/005/FY2013-14
FOOD AND CATERING SERVICES ASSORTED 6 MONTHS
IFB/NO.FTI/NCB/006/
FY2013-14
REPAIRS AND MAINTENANCE
FURNITURE AND EQUIPMENT
ASSORTED 6 MONTHS
IFB/NO.FTI/NCB/007/FY2013-14
REPAIRS AND MAINTENANCE VEHICLE 3 6 MONTHS
IFB/NO.FTI/NCB/008/FY2013-14
GUARD SECURITY SERVICES 1 6 MONTHS
IFB/NO.FTI/NCB/009/FY2013-14
FURNITURE AND FIXTURE ASSORTED 6 MONTHS
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DAILY OBSERVER Page 8Thur sday January 9, 2014
The public is hereby informed that the
following position for VICE PRESIDENT FOR
ACADEMIC AFFAIRS, now exists and is openedtill January 20th 2014.
1. Background:The AME-ZION UNIVERSITY is an accredited Church owned University for
Higher learning. It is currently seeking an Academic Professional who possesses
the Academic Genre to effectively assume the custodianship of all academic
activities of the University as the VPAA.
Responsibility:• To supervise the development of an Academic Curriculum/Program di-
rected towards the manpower development needs of the society at large.
• Will be charged with the responsibility for supervising the activities of the
Deans, Chairpersons and will assist with the development of all Academic
Programs for the University and must submit quarterly reports to the
President, regarding the achievements and challenges of the University.• The Vice President for Academic Affairs will serve as Vice Chairman of
the Faculty Senate.
• He/he shall assist the president in executing the academic affairs of the
University in line with the vision, mission and core values of the Institu-
tion. As the chief custodian of academic activity, she/he shall be respon-
sible for the updating of the academic curriculum in order to make certain
that the material contents remain comprehensively comparable to that of
our peer Institutions.
• He/she will review periodically, the curriculum and other academic pro-
grams for the purpose of updating the quality of material-content and will
coordinate all Instructional programs.
• He/she will assist in recruiting and maintaining a competent academic
faculty while performing any other duties that may be assigned by the
President.
Minimum Qualication:This Position requires a PhD cognizant to the academic disciplines, relevant
to the Humanity or Natural Sciences or an EdD in Education with emphasis in
Curriculum Development and Supervision with a minimum of (5) ve years
experience in a College/University. A copy of the candidate’s Dissertation or
Thesis for the PhD must be submitted along with all qualifying documents, if the
degree of PhD/EdD was acquired less than 20 years ago. For the EdD, candidates
must present their EdD’s major (projects-paper) for evaluation. However, if the
candidate(s) graduated more than 20 twenty years ago, this requirement will be
waived, until after the interview, during which time the successful applicant will
also be duly required to present a certied copy that can be authenticated. No
online PhD or EdD will be accepted. Salary is attractive along with good
fringe benets and others like vehicle, gasoline, daily allowance, and allowance
for communications.
To Apply:Interested applicants must submit a detailed Cover-Letter indicating their achieve-
ments, and their Vision for this position and the University. Applicants must also
submit a Resume/ CV, to the Chairman of the Search Committee through the
Human Resource Ofce on the Benson Street Campus by January 20th 2014 by
3-PM.
Address: Chairman of the Search Committee
(VPAA Position), C/O the Director of Human Resources
AME-ZION UNIVERSITY, 166 Benson Street, Monrovia Liberia
JOB OPPORTUN ITY: Open to qualifed candidates only
A.M.E. ZION UNIVERSITY
No online Degrees, please !
DivinityLiberal Arts
Allied Health
Science & Tech
Criminal Justice
Business & Public Admin
College of General Studies
Save the Children saves children’s lives, ght for their rights and help them fulll their potentials. Save the Children
started work in Liberia in 1991 with an emergency program focusing on the immediate needs of children affected by the
conict. Save the Children currently operates in eight counties across Liberia and works in: education, health and child
protection, child rights governance and response to humanitarian emergencies.
Commitment to Child Protection:
Save the Children is committed to keeping children safe from abuse and harm. Candidates applying for these positions
will be subject to the Child Safeguarding recruitment procedures and checks.
Accountability Commitment:
Save the Children is committed to be transparent to children, their carers and communities with whom it works by pro-
moting and abiding by existing organizational accountability system which includes - sharing relevant information on
its work with children, their carers and communities with whom Save the Children works; reporting concerns raised by
children, their carers and communities about the intervention and involving children at all stages of the intervention.
We are seeking for qualied professional with solid background and demonstrated experience in the below position:
JOB TITLE: Child Participation & Accountability Supervisor
LOCATION: Monrovia with 70 percent of time travelling to project sites to various counties.
ROLE PURPOSE:
Save the Children is committed to realising children’s rights and international human rights principles, and it derive legiti-
macy from upholding the values enshrined in these principles. They are translated into practice through our child rights
programming approach which promotes greater recognition of the rights of children and young people to be listened to,
and to have their views taken seriously in decisions that affect all areas of their lives.
SOME KEY AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY:
• To develop and maintain effective participation services for children and young people by promoting par-
ticipation and ensuring that it is enshrined with the cultural ethos, leadership and management values of the
organisation.
• To support children & young people to be fully involved in the design, delivery, evaluation and quality assur-
ance of the projects implemented by save t he children and its partners.
• To act as the key ofcer for the delivery and monitoring of the Save the Children’s Child participation and
Accountability guidelines.
• Account for Save the Children’s assets and interests and safeguard from loss arising from fraud, waste, weak
administration and poor value for money.
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
• Relevant education and experience gained with a social development organization minimum of three years
work experience in a similar/equivalent capacity.
• Must have a degree in Social Work, Education or Youth and Community Work• Have substantial and demonstrable experience of working directly with children and young people
• Proven skills in computer (Windows, Word, Excel & Outlook)
• Self-motivated with the ability to meet deadlines
How to Apply:
Applications along with a copy of your CV, a contact telephone number and the names of 3 referees whom you
have previously worked for, quoting their email addresses properly and send to this email address liberia.vacancy@
savethechildren.org or to the HR/Support Services Department. Clearly label/quote the job title on your envelope and
hand deliver to the Security Guard at Save the Children’s nearest ofces in (Monrovia, Margibi, Gbarnga, Zwedru &
Nimba). Deadline for the submission of application is 22nd January 2014, at 4:00 PM. If you fail to indicate the job tit le
on the envelope, your application will not be accepted. Phone calls are not allowed and only short listed candidates
will be contacted.
Note: you could also download full job prole on the Executive Mansion’s Website: [email protected]
Save the Children is an equal opportunities employer - Women are encouraged to apply
VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT
The World Bank Liberia intends to sell one used motor vehicle listed below to any
interested bidder. The item is to be sold on the basis of “as is, where is” and the
World Bank will have no further liability after sale. The vehicle was tax exempt at
purchase; therefore, the purchaser will be liable to pay taxes. The World Bank now
invites sealed bids for the purchase of:
1. Make: Toyota Land Cruiser GX Colour: White
Year of Manufacture: 2006 Mileage: 111012
Condition : Running Fuel Type: Diesel
Interested bidders may inspect the vehicle on week-days at the World Bank former ofce
at Bright Building, Mamba Point, Monrovia from January 9-16, 2014 from 10am– 2 pm.
Bids should include the bid price in United Sates dollars and payment terms.
The evaluation of bids shall be based on price, subject to acceptance of payment terms. The
method of payment will be by certied check and payment instructions will be given to the
successful bidders. The best evaluated bid shall be the highest priced bid and shall be rec-
ommended for award of contract, subject to any reservations regarding failure to meet theofcial valuation or reserve price.
Bids clearly marked “Sale of Motor Vehicle” must be delivered by hand to the address be-
low on or before Friday, January 17, 2014 at 3:00pm. Bids will be opened in the presence
of the bidders’ representatives who choose to attend in the World Bank Conference Room,
German Embassy Compound, Congo Town at 3.01pm on the closing day Late bids shall
be rejected.
The World Bank reserves the right to reject any bid or to cancel the bidding process and
reject all bids at any time prior to contract award.
Att: Resource Management Analyst
The World Bank Ofce Liberia
German Embassy Compound
Congo Town, Tubman Boulevard
Telephone no: +2316606967
THE WORLD BANK LIBERIA
INVITATION FOR BIDS FOR THE SALE OF ONE USED MOTOR
VEHICLE
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Exchange Rate Soars: L$86 to US$1 As Prices Soar throughout Country By Edwin M. Fayia III
As the exchange rate
of the US dollar
skyrockets against
the weak Liberian
dollar, prices of imported and
locally produced commodities
have gone through the roof in
the country.
From all indications in
governmental circles, there
seems to be no practical
solution to the escalating
exchange rate, which is
climbing daily.
Foreign exchange bureau
operators in MonroviaWednesday, January 8, told the
Daily Observer the buying rate
of the US dollar now stands at
LD$88 to 89 to US$1.
A visit to some markets in
Monrovia, local produce such
as eddoes, pawpaw (papaya),
cassava, bitter balls, oranges,
cucumbers, plantains, greens,
and potatoes prices have
sharply increased beyond
the reach of most ordinary
Liberians.
Consequently, early
morning shoppers of the
above commodities at the
Red-light market Wednesday
were shocked and in disbelief
when they were told the
sharp increases on all locally
produced commodities
brought by rural farmers from
upcountry.
Rural farmers in response
told the shoppers that the prot
margins on their produce have been left in the hands of the
commercial drivers and other
transport providers.
Imported goods such as used
clothes, plastic dishes, roong
sheets (zinc), nails, ceiling
tiles, paints, cement, etc. have
been sharply increased in most
business centers in Monrovia
as well.
Another result of the soaring
foreign exchange rate is that
transportation fares have been
hiked by commercial drivers
and other public service
transport providers.
From the commercial
district of Paynesville Red-
light Market as of January 5,
commercial drivers and others
are now charging commuters
LD$90 (US$1.5) to Broad
Street in Monrovia. At least
three weeks ago, it was L$60
from Redlight to Broad Street.
Other reports obtained bythe Daily Observer also said
that commuters from Duala,
the second largest commercial
district in Monrovia,
are encountering similar
challenges at the hands of
transport providers.
The approved Ministry of
Commerce and Industry and
transport fare is LD$60.00
from Red-light Market to
Broad Street in Monrovia.
Due to the sharp increase
in transportation fares,
there were scenes of angry
confrontation Wednesday
amongst commuters, drivers,
and business people at Red-
light in Paynesville City.
“We are tired with this
transport fare menace that
continues to dehumanize ourdignity as Liberians in our
own country by unscrupulous
commercial drivers,” one
commuter, Peter B. Mulbah
stated.
On the other hand commercial
drivers contend that the price
of petroleum products have
been dramatically increased on
the Liberian market, so they,
too, have to increase transport
fares in order to make prot as
well.
When contacted some
importers of petroleum
products told the DailyObserver that owing to the
difculties in obtaining foreign
exchange on the Liberian
market, they are left with no
other option but to increase the
price of petroleum products in
order to make prots.
Minister of Commerce& Industry, Axel Addy,
Chief Regulator of priceson the Liberian market
Central Bank of Liberia(CBL) Governor J.
Mills Jones, custodian
of foreign exchangeregulator
Commerce Minister Urges Proper Use of Grant-As Chevron-Liberia Signs US$180,000 Grant with Tailor Union-
By Joaquin Sendolo
Commerce &
Industry Minister
Axel Addy has
sternly cautioned
beneciaries of Chevron-
Liberia’s US$180,000 grant to
make better use of the money
in order to impress the donors.
Minister Addy in remarks
at the signing ceremony
between Chevron and Liberia
National Tailors, Textiles,
Garments & Allied Workers
Union (LNTTGAWU) on
January 8, 2014, at the
Liberian Business Association
(LIBA) Incubation Center in
Paynesville, said impressions
Chevron and the Liberian
Government will gain from
the use of the grant would pavethe way for others to receive
the same aid to enhance their
businesses.
He asserted that making
use of the fund to yield the
needed result is cardinal to
opportunities for others too,
noting, “The road you are
using to travel should not be
burnt to prevent others from
traveling along it too.”
The US$180,000 grant is one
of 56 projects Chevron Liberia
has funded since it established
its ofce in Liberia in 2011.
The grant is given underChevron’s project named
Chevron Liberia Economic
Development (CLED).
The Minister noted that as
the LNTTGAWU receives
the money, MOC will ensure
to send Small Medium
Enterprises (SMEs) agents to
monitor them.
He however used the
occasion to urge Liberians
to prioritize products made
by Liberians so they could
help nancially empower the
producers to do more.
Minister Addy stressed
that Chevron Liberia and
other multilateral businessesare not the only ones to
empower Liberians; Liberians
themselves have to identify
their value by giving
preference to products bearing
the country’s name and not
always look out for what they
must wear.
He told the union that MOC
would declare a trade fair
day for producers of country
cloth to come and display
their products. He declared
that he has personally begun
purchasing country clothes
and share among his workers.In addition to Minister
Addy’s statement, Chevron
Liberia Country Manager, Karl
Cotrell, said he would be glad
to see Liberians competing
at an international level. He
expressed the hope that the
nation’s products would bear a
“Made in Liberia” label as is
the case with other countries
like Japan and China amongst
others.
Mr. Cotrell said empowering
small Liberian businesses,
promotion of health and
sanitation, and education are
key priorities that Chevron is
focusing on in Liberia.Seventy-ve tailors from
Grand Bassa and Montserrado
Counties are to benet from
this grant through capacity
building and training.
Senator Joyce Musu Freeman
Sumo, of Nimba County and
former trade unionist stressed
that the grant is the rst for
the LNTTGAWU to have, and
that she was glad Chevron
came to their rescue.
She also cautioned the
leadership of the union to
show transparency in handling
activities surrounding the
money so that everyone wouldfeel content.
LIBA President Dee
Maxwell Kamiah, indicated
that ordinary people are yet to
feel the impact of the 60 billion
the government boasts of being
invested in Liberia.
Mr. Kamiah lauded Chevron
for the grant and called on
other international companies,
including Arcelor Mittal and
China Union, to emulate
Chevron and empower tailors
in Nimba and Bong Counties
with other Liberian business
entrepreneurs.
Dr. Togba Nah-Tipoteh,
who also attended the signing
ceremony, stressed the need for
Liberians to give preference
to products---especially
clothes--- made in Liberia.
The Liberian politician,
economist, and connoisseur
(expert in the area of the ne
or domestic arts) of Liberian
clothes, said it was sad that
Liberians do not prioritize
their own custom but deny it
for customs of other countries.
He urged Liberians to
show their national identity
by wearing their own attire
instead of always appearing
western. President of the Liberia
National Tailor, Textile,
Garment & Allied Workers
Union (LNTTGAWU),
Lasanna K. Dawon, lauded
Chevron for the gesture and
pledged the organization’s
support to ensuring towards
insuring the money be used
to meet the expectation of the
donor.
Minister Addy (left) and Chevron Country Manager Cottrell and LNTTGAWU President Dawon (right) signing the grant.
CommercialPhotographer’s Appealfor Gov’t Loan Scheme
By David A. Yates
Co m m e r c i a l
p h o t o g r a p h e r s
in the country
are appealing to
the government through the
Central Bank of Liberia to
provide a small loan scheme
them, especially for those that
are engaged in buttressing the
Liberian economy.
Speaking to our Business
desk yesterday, Eddie K.
Weah, a photographer, said
that commercial photography
is a good business to engage in
for Liberia.
According to him, photographers need help from
the national government to be
empowered nancially.
“Photography is a good
business that helps to build
the country’s economy,” he
indicated.
He said that commercial
photograph plays an important
role in this new age, and
commercial photos are nding
their way into all sorts ofunconventional spaces.
Mr. Weah, who is also a
student of the University
of Liberia, explained that
commercial photographing
is everywhere, and smart
companies know how to make
use of the growing market for
these photos.
Photographer Weah further
asserted that in order to be
successful as an individual
or country, commercial
photography helps convey
real feeling and evokes an
emotional response to the
international community as
well as investors.He also used the occasion
to extend his gratitude to
the CBL governor for his
many contributions towards
empowering Liberian owned
businesses.
“I want to use this medium
to appeal to the Government,
especially the CBL governor,
Dr. Jones to look into our
plights.”
Mr. Eddie K. Weah, Commercial photographer
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emerged into a corridor spaced
between three houses.
“Watch those people to your
right and those ahead of you,”
my guide told me, “these are the
people who are heavily involved
in the sale and use of drugs.” I
followed the direction of my
guide. The eyes of several young
men looked in our direction; I
averted my eyes.
“They are mean and can be
violent,” he said. A few seconds
later, after we meandered our
way into another area, he added,
“they jerk bags and cellphones
and sometimes they threaten
others with knives.”
The young men were mean
looking and strongly built.
There were loud uncontrolled
discussions among them, as un-
related questions about our pres-
ence ew back and forth.
“You see that fellow with the
white shirt?” my guide asked
me, as we passed another group
of men, “his name is Dalema
George. There are seven drug
gangs in this community.”
We made it towards the beachand arrived at an open area with
women huddled, seemingly in
their own world. There were fe-
ces in several places, which was
of little concern to them.
Young women from sixteen
to eighteen years had babies on
their backs, and the early morn-
ing sun made the area attractive,
as cold breeze from the Atlantic
Ocean fanned the area.
Down on the beach, my guide
told me, “You’ve already seen
three of the areas. Those men
could have harmed you, particu-
larly with a bag hanging on your
side like that.” My response was
mild and I could feel my heart
beat suddenly increase.
We came across several ca-
noes obviously owned by sh-
ermen. My guide said, “These
people have nothing to do with
the drugs in the community,”
and then seconds later, he point-
ed out, “You see that tall boy
there.” I nodded and he said,
“That’s Galawala, his brother’s
name is Ghankay, one of the
leading drug dealers in our com-
munity.”
Not far from us were two white
tents, the high pitched voices of
men emanated from inside them.
A young man who had observed
us emerged from one of theopenings and waited, pretend-
ing he was just looking around.
Satised that we were harmless,
he went back into the shadows.
“That was the drug leader
Drug Dealingcalled Fico,” my guide said,
“this is a dangerous place to
come to at night.” There was a
motel nearby with loudspeakers
blaring songs lled the area.
Young girls, about ten in
number, yelled at each other in
what seemed to be a serious ar-
gument. As the argument contin-
ued and an older man walked by
us; and suddenly stopped.
“Those girls don’t live here,”
he told us without any probing,
as we smiled. “They come from
other communities and are able
to ‘rent’ and smoke, so they keep
coming back.”
At the satellite ofce of the
Drug Enforcement Agency, Col.
Mentor Yormie, the ofcer in
charge of West Point and Bush-
rod Island, sat in an unlighted
and depressing room, he de-
scribed as his ofce. The ofce
was established nearly three
months ago, and is located in
a secluded building at the edge
of the Waterside Market’s en-
trance. There was no light and
the two desks looked in need of
replacing. The oor did not re-
ect what a person would expect
of the ofce of a government
agency. I was welcomed by an
ofcer who informed his chief
of my presence.
Col. Yormie welcomed me
into the dark ofce. He talked
about the challenge of working
with a limited number of staff.
“I have six ofcers in the eld
investigating drugs related is-
sues,” he said.
Answering the question as to
what types of drugs were in the
community, Col. Yormie said,
“Majorly it is marijuana,” but a
local resident explained that he
has observed young men and
women snifng a white-colored
power that is placed on a spoon,
describing it as ‘cocaine.’
“Like how they do it in the
movies,” the resident said with
a smile.
Col. Yormie meanwhile said,
“We have collaborated with
the police and other agencies
to track down drug agents and
those caught are sent to court.
We have also destroyed seven
ghetto shacks that dealt in the
sale and use of drugs,” he added,
pointing to the wall, as pictures
of the burning and the arrests
were pasted.
“The problem is that after
destroying those ghetto shacks,
they are quickly rebuilt. There-
fore, we are now concentrating
on identifying those who bring
drugs into the West Point com-
munity,” Col. Yormie said.
“Who are involved, as far as
your agency is concerned, in the
peddling of drugs in this com-
munity?” The answer seemed
obvious following the recent ar-
rest of a police patrolman with
drugs, Col, Yormie said there
were Nigerian businessmen in-
volved but denied the involve-
ment of anyone at the West Point
Commissioner’s Ofce.
Individuals interviewed
across West Point, including
Lawrence Nah, 23, said, “It is
foolish for anyone to blame the
Commissioner (Miatta Flow-
ers), for peddling in drugs. That
allegation is false.”
James Baidoo, a sherman,
said, “I go to sea and come in
town occasionally, but there is
no evidence whatsoever that
Commissioner Flowers is in-
volved in the dealing of drugs.”
20-year-old Rebecca Tamba
commented, “It is not true that
Commissioner Flowers is in-
volved in drugs there are people
who are disgruntled who blame
others for their own problems.”
James S. Sarlee, 44, backed
the commissioner saying,
“There is no proof that Commis-
sioner Flowers is involved with
drugs. I think people say that be-
cause those who are arrested are
sometimes set free, there could
be someone powerful getting
these criminals released.”
“The Drug Enforcement
Agency (DEA) does not work
under Commissioner Miatta
Flowers, and she does not dic-
tate or control any government
agency,” a DEA ofcer told the
Daily Observer.
“How could someone accuse
her of involvement in peddling
drugs in West Point? Her role is
to lead the people and develop
the community,” someone in her
ofce said.
When we interviewed Com-
missioner Flowers, she said she
regretted the resentment that
certain individuals show to-
wards her ofce.
“If someone is at the age of
40 and still at the university,”
she said, “I cannot be blamed for
that. As a community we must
work to solve our problems to-
gether.”
“It’s disrespectful to my of-
ce for anyone, whatever his or
her motive, to slander my repu-
tation on the radio when I am
called to challenge my accuser,”
she explained.
Commissioner Flowers said
slander against government of-
cials--- as often practiced in
the media--- is not how people
should work to solve any prob-
lem in any community.
“No one should slander my
reputation because of errone-
ous assumptions and the media
should not make room for such
people,” Commissioner Flowers
said. “If anybody has a case the
person should contact the police
and let the law take its course.”
By C.Y. Kwanue
I
n the aftermath of the
publication of a damn-
ing report on alleged
corrupt practices in Li-
beria, the author of the
book: “CORRUPTION
101-LIBERIA STYLE,” said
he will not run away from thecountry, even though there are
reports of threats to his life.
The author claimed the re-
ported threats are being made
by unknown persons following
the publication of the book. He
promised not to be frightened
by that, but rather to remain and
ght his case (Liberty vs. the
Ministry of Lands, Mines, and
Energy) through the court in
Liberia.
According to Mr. Len Lind-
strom, since the news of the
publication of the book broke
out, he has allegedly received
numerous phone calls on re-stricted numbers, and has also
come in contact with persons,
who reportedly threatened to get
even with him.
“I am not running away from
Liberia, because I love this
country and its earnest (sincere)
people and their hospitality. I
will not run away, because, to
do so would mean abuse of trust
and condence from the Liberty
International Mineral Corpora-
tion and Liberty Group of Com-
panies as well as its employees,”
Mr. Lindstrom assured.
According to him, in the
midst of all the past shenanigans
(mischievous acts) and failed
promises to regain the compa-
ny’s seized licenses and proper-ties, the company remains con-
dent that justice in Liberia will
do the right thing. He said the
only decent option was return-
ing the properties and allowing
the over 300 employees to return
to work, because the company
operates as a legitimate invest-
ment in the resource sector.
He also expressed the hope
that Liberty eventually receives
all that is legal and equitable
in damages. Mr. Lindstrom be-
lieved the public release of the
book would serve as a powerful
instrument to make all the citi-
zens of Liberia and the interna-
tional investment community
aware of the corruption taking
place in their midst.
The book’s author also said itsrelease would hasten a just solu-
tion to the long overdue matter
which has already destroyed and
crippled far too many lives just
so a handful of corrupt ofcials
could escape being exposed.
On Sunday, January 5,
2014, Mr. Lindstrom, a Cana-
dian investor in Liberia since
2004, released a powerful new
book, entitled: CORRUPTION
101-LIBERIA STYLE in Mon-
rovia at a press conference host-
ed at a resort.
The book exposes what the
writer catalogued as the white
collar crime, corporate bribery,
and government corruption in
the natural resource sector.
In the 618-page book, Mr.
Lindstrom documented issuesregarding key events, facts, and
laws pertaining to the case of
Liberty Vs. Ministry of Lands,
Mines and Energy and the gov-
ernment in the company’s ght
for justice in the midst of alleged
corruption, extortion, economic
sabotage, impunity, violation
of court injunctions, bought-off
lawyers, tampering with ofcial
court records, and repeated a-
grant assaults against the sanc-
tity of the court
Since the book was launched
on Sunday the Ministry of
Lands, Mines and Energy has
not reacted. According to a
source at the Ministry, it is only
the Ministry’s public ofcer,
Joseph Matady and Minister
Patrick Sendolo, who would be
allowed to make a statement
concerning the book. Both men
have reportedly been out of the
ofce since Monday reportedly
handling ofcial duties in the
eld.
I Won’t Run
disclosed that despite nancial
and logistical problems, the
Justice and Peace Commission
is not dormant, as feared by the
public and members of the Cath-
olic Church.
Archbishop Zeigler recalled
that during the time of his pre-
decessor, the late Archbishop
Michael Kpakala Francis, the
JPC was very vocal and active
because of the situation in the
country then. Though there are
logistical and nancial difcul-
ties, Archbishop Zeigler main-
tained that the JPC is not dor-
mant, but working inwardly.
Most Rev. Zeigler lamented
the difcult challenges facing
the Catholic Church and its vari-
ous institutions such as schools
and health centers. He said the
JPC, which presently does not
have a vehicle, was feeling re-
strained by a lack of nancial
support.
It may be recalled that in re-
cent times, Archbishop Zeiglerseems to be gradually--- but
surely--- tting his feet into the
big shoes of his predecessor, the
highly outspoken late Archbish-
op Francis, who was hailed by
President Ellen Johnson-Sirleaf
in her 2006 inaugural address as
the “Conscience of the Nation.”
On New Year’s Eve, Rev. Zei-
gler reminded Liberians that the
ght against corruption must
start from somewhere, mainly
the family, and all other sectors
of society where traces of cor-
ruption can be found.
He said Liberians need to ad-
mit that corruption has perme-
ated (spread through) the entire
country. “We are all corrupt and
we need to admit that and try to
work on ourselves individually,
and then we will be able to look
at the another person say he/she
is corrupt.”
Sometime last year, Archbish-
op Zeigler said, underscoring the
important role the media needs
to play at “this critical junc-
tion of our peace sustainability
and reconciliation, ”challenged
Liberian radio station own-
ers to control their talk shows,
saying many of the conversa-
tions would not promote peace
and reconciliation. “I beg you;
please control your talk shows.”
He warned that sustaining the
10-year-old peace and forging
ahead toward total reconcilia-
tion for all Liberians would--- toa large extent--- depend on the
type and quality of news and
programs the media houses try
to disseminate.
The JPC was established by
the Catholic Church in Liberia
in 1991 under the sheperdship
of late Archbishop Francis as
a non-governmental organi-
zation (NGO). It was formed
in response to a century-long
history of widespread human
rights abuses and injustices ac-
centuated by the Liberian civil
war, which began in December
24,1989.
The work of the JPC includes
monitoring and reporting on hu-
man rights violations in Liberia;
provision of legal aid and coor-
dinates the Human Rights Fact-
Finding Documentation and
Reporting Program. It works
concretely for reconciliation in
Liberia through its Conict Res-
olution and Peace-building pro-
gram, which include training,
workshops, and the promotion
of dialogue and tolerance at the
local level, by utilizing existing
traditional mechanisms where
possible.
The Former Minister of Pub-
lic Works, Samuel Ko Woods,
and the former Chairperson of
the Liberia Anti-Corruption
Commission (LACC), Madam
Frances Johnson-Morris, were
among the many prominent per-
sonalities that headed the JPC
during the civil war and post-
war periods.
JPC Faces
For nearly a week and a half,
residents from 3rd Street up to
13th Street in Sinkor, Monrovia,
have been complaining about
sewage coming from the plumb-
ing systems of various buildings
being dumped into the ocean.
Environmentalists and resi-
dents of the affected communi-
ties have pointed accusing n-
gers at occupants of the African
Plaza Housing Complex and the
Headquarters of the United Na-
tions Mission in Liberia (UN-
MIL).
Many of the residents have be-
come disenchanted because their
complaints against major busi-
ness entities including hotels,
airline ofces, and restaurantsare seemingly falling upon deaf
ears.
As a result of the excess of
sewage and other forms of
wastes being constantly dumped
into the ocean, the tide often re-
turns most of the pollutants back
onto the beaches of the densely
populated communities along
the ocean. This contaminates
the air, sand, and safe drinking
systems.
According to environmental-
ists and hydrological experts, the
ocean cannot withstand wastes
from manmade sources. The del-
icate balance of maintaining the
ocean’s ecosystem while serving
humanity’s needs make battling
pollution very difcult without
help.
The Daily Observer met Lu-
theran Church of Liberia, Bishop
Dr. Daniel Jensen Senyenkulo,
who is a major stakeholder of the
13th Street seaside community.
Bishop Senyenkulo expressed
grave concern over the air and
water pollution of the various
beaches in Sinkor.
Bishop Senyenkulo stated
that waste contamination of the beaches by business entities
must claim the immediate atten-
tion of all concerned stakehold-
ers so steps can be taken to have
the beaches clean and constantly
kept clean.
Dr. Senyenkulo explained that
exposure to drinking water and
sand being contaminated by
waste threatened the lives of all
those living on, near, and merely
visiting the beach because of
the mix of unidentied lth and
chemicals in the area.
“I would be very grateful if
the Liberian Government’s line
ministries and agencies such as
the Environmental Protection
Agency (EPA) and its support
partners in the environmental
sector could urgently institute
practical action in order to save
the lives of residents of Sinkor,”
Bishop Senyenkulo pleaded.
A 10th Street resident, Philip
B. Stewart, expressed serious
concern over the unsanitary con-
ditions of the beaches and joined
the chorus of voices calling for
swift action by the EPA.
“Move now to save us from
the ecological hazards stem-
ming from the pollution caused
by sewer pipelines of these ‘big business’ buildings,” Stewart
cried out.
“We are dying slowly from the
odor of the wastes,” he added.
A 3rd Street resident, Grace M.
Coleman, called on the EPA and
all supporting partners, includ-
ing the United Nations, to assist
the Liberian government, halt
the degradation of the beaches in
the Sinkor area in Monrovia and
other parts of country.
“Our wells and other vital wa-
ter sources are being gradually
contaminated by the wastes from
the sewer pipelines. This is wa-
ter we use to bathe our children,
clean our homes, and cook our
food,” Madam Coleman said.
Meanwhile, a well-placed
source within the UN System,
who spoke to the Daily Ob-
server under the condition of
anonymity because he was not
authorized to speak to the media,
maintained that the allegations
against UNMIL are untrue.
The source explained that UN-
MIL and all UN agencies have
strict eco-friendly policies con-
cerning the disposal of wastes.
He said UNMIL headquarters,
which is just along the ocean, isequipped with machinery that
recycles non-biodegradables
(wastes that can’t be broken
down) and grinds and incinerates
biodegradables (wastes from
organic sources like humans,
plants, and animals that are eas-
ily broken down). This falls in
line with several of the UN’s
green (environmentally friendly)
initiatives.
Monrovia
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Thursday, January 9, 2014 Page 11
The Shame of Belonging to SWAL By Omari Jackson
There are some jour-
nalists whose duty
is to write and talk
about sports and the
Sports Writers Association of
Liberia is their organization.
In their discussions, they talk
about sports and they followathletes as they grow in their
careers.
They also follow athletes and
make them know how impor-
tant they are, and how much
they stand to gain, if all goes
well.
They criticize to ensure im-
provement and not to destroy a
player’s passion for his game.
Much attention is on the player
and not on a foreign player,
who lives thousands of miles
away.
For many of us, that was how
we were taught to do, and how
we did it. Before the civil cri-
sis, sports and sportsmen had
the best of time.
Particularly in football, ath-
letics and basketball, sports
writers followed players as
they moved on to major pro-
fessional leagues in Europe
and America.
Sadly, Liberian footballers
who moved to America did
not make any impression in ei-
ther soccer or basketball. Their
absence created a vacuum athome that could not be lled.
We created our stars and
gave them nicknames: ‘Arm-
strong’ (Joe Nagbe), the ‘Most
Celebrated Player’ (James Sa-
linsa Debah) and the eventual
king of the turf ‘Wizard Drib-
bler” (George Weah), just to
name a few.
It was the best of times to
talk and write about sports. On
the radio, were names like the
late Herbert Grigsby, Cyrus
Badio and Patrick Manjoe.
Badio and Manjoe later came
up with the breakfast show
CyrusPat Show that took the
nation by storm.
Those broadcasters made
listening to radio an exciting
adventure. They were devoted
to our players and the players
loved them for it.
On the writing side, I and
others like Gabriel da Costa,
Akosa Ike, Emmanuel Wil-
liams, Hassan Kiawu, Simon
Reeves, Momolu V. O. Sirleaf,
the late Klon Hinneh, Mattor
Harris, James B. Carter, BanaSackie, made sports writing a
wonderful experience.
The war, that animal of prog-
ress, brought all our things to
a halt, and like Chinua Achebe
said, “Things fell apart and the
center could no longer hold.”
Today, we live in a new era,
a period of instant communi-
cation in which the internet
has made the work of a sport
writer less challenging. Andthe best sports writers can
now do is ‘copy what others
have written and for another
audience and publish them
in their newspapers’ and they
are known as ‘sports writers.’
What a shame!
What has the Sports Writ-
ers Association of Liberia,
SWAL, brought into the devel-
opment of the sports writer? I
am aware of a couple of semi-
nars but the results have been
the same, stealing articles
from the internet.
Since my return, I have ob-
served SWAL in serious con-frontation with the Liberia
Football Association when it
is not able to address its mem-
bers’ passion to promote Euro-
pean football over local sports.
I have also heard radio pre-
senters who read step-by-step
career growth of foreign play-
ers at the expense of local
players.
When the Amputee Lone
Star won the Cup of Nations’
trophy the 3rd time, the SWAL
was silent about that achieve-
ment.
When the national team,
Lone Star suffered its worst
humiliation defeat against Ni-geria, SWAL remained mum.
When former national team
players Mark Fino and Pete
Roberts and administrator
David L. Bropleh passed in
2013, the SWAL was nowhere
to identify with the families.
As I write, Experience Sayon
Davis and Joker Wreacher
both suffered from stroke and
the SWAL has not made any
attempt to go tell them ‘don’t
mind.’ Sayon was a member of
the Lone Star that in 1979 won
the 6-Nation Tournament.
The SWAL or its members
are not interested in the local
boy who after several attempts
managed to beat 32 and to set
his local team are with de-
light.
One of the initiatives that
made SWAL relevant: the
Herbert Grigsby Forum is
gone, and what does SWAL
have left?
SWAL election is coming
up and there are issues about
money credited and repaid.
That is pure nonsense!
Sometimes I feel ashamed to
be a sports writer, but I have
been writing for the last sev-
eral years and I nd it difcult
to quit. I have also been writ-
ing shorts stories and I think
I must continue, for at least,
Criminal lawyer Jason Doe,
the hero of my mystery stories,
will ensure that justice is done.
Omari Jackson-the author
Nations’ Cup in South Africa Jan. 15
The third edition ofthe African Na-
tions Championship
(Chan) tournament
gets underway on Saturday
when Bafana Bafana take on
Mozambique in the opening
match at the Cape Town Sta-
dium.
Devised by the Confedera-
tion of African Football (CAF)
in September 2007, Chan is a
tournament reserved exclu-sively for players who are ac-
tive in the local leagues of the
country of their birth.
Players who play abroad or
elsewhere on the African con-
tinent therefore are not quali-
ed to take part in the compe-
tition.
The inaugural Chan tourna-
ment, held in 2009, was hosted
by the Ivory Coast, with the
Democratic Republic of Con-
go winning the competition.
After expanding the tourna-
ment from eight to 16 teams
for the second edition, held in
Sudan in 2011, Tunisia walked
away the winners, in the wake
of the Tunisian Revolution,
which led to the ousting of
long-time president Zine El
Abidine Ben Ali in January of
that year.
Three years on, and South
Africa will be hosting the
event, which was originally
supposed to be held in Libya.
The tournament was moved as
a result of political unrest in
the northern African nation.
Bafana will be competing in
their second Chan tournament,
having reached the quarternal
stage in 2011, losing out to Al-
geria in Khartoum.
Cape Town, Bloemfontein
and Polokwane were an-nounced as the host cities
for the event, with the 65,
000-seater Cape Town Sta-
dium set to welcome the two
nalists on February 1.
Group B consists of Zimba-
bwe, Uganda, Burkina Faso
and Morocco and will also be
based in Cape Town with most
of their matches being played
at the Athlone Stadium.
Fikile Mbalula with Gordon Igesund
Hearts Not Interestedin Boycott
Club football giants
Hearts of Oak say
they have no inten-
tion of boycotting
the Ghana Premier League de-
spite increasing nancial bur -
dens countrywide.
League clubs will meet on
Wednesday to jaw-jaw over
ways to improve conditions
of operations in Ghana’s top
ight, with sponsorship a key
issue.
Below is the text of the re-
lease by Accra Hearts of Oak:
The attention of Manage-
ment of Accra Hearts of Oak
Sporting Club Limited has
been drawn to a story in the
Ghanaian Times (January 7,
2014) which indicates that the
Ghana League Clubs Associa-
tion [GHALCA] is meeting on
Wednesday over a Premier
League boycott threat by the
sixteen Premier League clubs
who “claim they lack the -
nancial wherewithal to com-
pete in the top ight.”
We, at Accra Hearts of Oak,
wish to state emphatically that
we have never made such a
claim.
We do acknowledge the
heavy nancial burden that
clubs playing in the Premier
League bear and it is largely
on account of the goodwill and
immense nancial support that
we have enjoyed from our Ma-
jor Sponsor, Strategic African
Securities [SAS] that we are
able to run our club success-
fully.
We have been invited to the
meeting by GHALCA to dis-
cuss ways in which the PremierLeague clubs can improve
their nancial position and we
believe that such a platform
would stimulate innovative
ideas leading to progress for
all Premier League clubs.
We will be attending the said
meeting with a focus on mak-
ing our modest intellectual
contribution to the discourse
on how to improve revenue
generation for the league and
not to advocate a boycott as
the story predicts.
We believe that a boycott
would be counter-productive
because, without generating
any income, the Clubs would
still be paying idle players and
paying other bills. We would
only succeed in sending nega-
tive signals to a world that has
come to admire Ghana Foot-
ball internationally.
Based in Bloemfontein,
Group C comprises Ghana,
Libya, Ethiopia and Congo,
while Group D, in Polokwane,
will be contested by the Demo-
cratic Republic of Congo, Ga-
bon, Burundi and Mauritania.
The knockout stages begin
in Cape Town on January 25,
with the top two teams of each
group progressing to the quar-
ternals.
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CDC’s McGill Joins Weah for Senate By Keith Morris
The secretary
general of
the Congress
for Demo-
cratic Change
(CDC), Na-
thaniel McGill, has joined the
competition in ghting for a
place at the 53rd National Leg-
islature.McGill announced his bid re-
cently to contest as a candidate
on the CDC ticket for Gbarpo-
lu County in the ensuing Spe-
cial Senatorial Election.
From all indications, having
a primary to elect CDC’s can-
didate for that post is a mere
bluff because as it has been
done in the past, Amb. George
Weah’s friends and chosen
ones in the party never lost to
anyone in the primaries.
Evidenced by the fact that
the CDC convention in Bomi
County that brought to power
the likes of George Solo, Rep-
resentatives Solomon George,
Munah Pelham-Youngblood,
and Acarous M. Gray among
others was “stage-managed,”
sources closed to the partyhinted.
If we are to reason with our
sources, this means that Mc-
Gill would challenge incum-
bent Theodore Momo, Daniel
Naathan who was beaten in
2011 elections, and Represen-
tative Gertrude Lamin, who is
being reported as the choice of
Senator Armah Z. Jallah of the
same county.
According to McGill, he
wants to join forces with the
CDC contingent including
Amb. George Weah at the
Capitol Building to propagate
the CDC’s agenda, a move he
(McGill) considers critical to
the survivability of the party.
“To have a strong and inu-
ential Secretary General of the
biggest opposition party in the
Legislature means a whole lot
to the CDC and the people of
Liberia. The county is under-
represented at the Senate and
we have made that move now
in order to redeem our peo-
ple,” McGill said.
Amb. Weah is also opting for
a seat in Montserrado County,
a quest many encouraged but
is, however, challenged by few
politicians.
On the other side, he (Weah)
has been seen as a politician
who provided elected jobs
for many people who never
dreamt of occupying promi-
nent positions in government.
The CDC political leader
in one of his public speeches
named Rep. Solomon George
as one of those persons who he
(Weah) personally encouraged
to join him so that he (George)
could have an elected job.
Others considered 2014 as
the year where Weah can get
an elected job in an effort to
learn government and prepare
for the presidency, a job he
once contested and failed.
Many politicians who still
have eyes on the presidency
like Cllr. Charles Brumskine
and others strongly oppose
Weah’s bid for the Senate, po-
litical commentators intoned.
According to these political
commentators, Weah having
an opportunity to work in the
Senate might give him (Weah)
the courage and zealousness
to stand for the presidency in
2017, a move many feel con-
sider to be an “uphill battle,”
as very few feel he has a
chance of winning.
Politicians have started
throwing their weight behind
new-comer Benjamin Sanvee
to battle Weah in Montserrado,
a county that is the stronghold
of the CDC; statistics from
previous elections have prov-
en.
How strong both McGill
and Weah’s support base is
for the respective seats would
determine the popularity of
the CDC in the Legislature, a
party that lost its majority to
the ruling Unity Party in the
2011 Elections.
CDC Secretary General Nathaniel McGill
2 Lebanese ‘Rapists’ Get New Trial By Abednego Davis
Following the
Criminal Court‘E’s’ jurors’
u n a n i m o u s
guilty verdict
against two
Lebanese nationals, Mr. Dib
Kassabli and his son Anthony
Kassabli for gang rape, Judge
Ceaineh Clinton Johnson,
on Tuesday, January 7 over
turned that decision.
Judge Johnson also accepted
the men’s request for a “New
Trial” led on their behalf by
their lawyers.
Chapter 22, of the Criminal
Procedure Law provides that
“when a verdict has been ren-
dered against the defendant,
the court, on motion of thedefendant, may grant a New
Trial on any of the grounds
specic in paragraph 2 of the
section.”
The jury convicted the two
men on December 31, 2013
of all the charges, including;
illicit trafcking of human be-
ings, migrant smuggling, felo-
nious restraint, gang rape, and
illegal possession of a rearm.
They were charged for alleg-
edly transporting ve Moroc-
can women into Liberia for the
purpose of exploitation.
These allegations the defen-
dants denied when they rst
appeared before Judge John-
son.
But, the lawyers in their
11-count request, among otherthings, argued that the jurors
failed to take into account that
no evidence was produced;
particularly against the con-
victed men proving that they
gang raped any of the alleged
victims.
They further argued that the
jurors failed and neglected to
take into account that no medi-
cal report was introduced into
evidence to establish that any
of the alleged victims was sex-
ually exploited.
According to them, the pros-
ecution during the trial failed
to identify any place where the
alleged gang rape happened
and if the defendants partici-
pated, since the victims them-
selves did not say the defen-dants had sexual intercourse
with them.
They even contended that
the jurors failed to take into
account the inconsistencies
between and among the pros-
ecution’s witness, which they
claimed created doubt as to the
“truthfulness” of the witness-
es’ testimonies, “for example,
the two police detectives who
conducted the criminal inves-
tigation statements did not
corroborate the witnesses’
story,” the lawyers pointed out
in the motion.
The case grew when the
Kassabli’s were arrested in
July 2013 and later indicted
on four counts of gang rape,
illicit human trafcking, and
possession and sale of a physi-
cal object for lethal use by the
government.
In the indictment, the gov-
ernment alleged that the defen-
dants along with one Madam
Habba Kou Kawar recruited
and transported ve Moroc-
can women into Liberia to use
them as sex workers.
It further stated that the de-
fendants operated a Bar and
Restaurant on Center Street,
where they used the Moroc-
cans as sex workers in viola-
tion of the law.
In conclusion, the indictment
says, the defendants took away
the girls’ passports and other
travel documents and failed to
pay them as promised.
Dib Kassabli and his son Anthony Kassabli at theTemple of Justice