A new Global Witness corruption report has unearthed that the acquisition of Liberia’s 13th oil block by U.S. oil giant, Exxon was a tainted deal that benefitted former government officials.
Global Witness Condemns Weah for Illegal LEITI Appointment
The anti-corruption group, Global Witness, has issued a statement condemning Pres. George Weah’s decision to appoint Gabriel Nyenkan as head of secretariat of the Liberia Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative.
OP-ED: I agree with President Weah; Land Rights is Key for Rural Development
President Weah must fast-track the passage of the Land Rights Act in its current form and use it as a springboard to develop rural Liberia.
Senate Fails to Agree with House of Representatives on Passage of Land Rights Act
Thursday marked the third time the bill was presented in the Senate without passage.
OP-ED: Leaving Mining Behind in a Sustainable Liberia
Mining operations degrade the environment through soil erosion, water contamination, air pollution, and often deforestation. These can lead to respiratory illnesses and heavy metal poisoning for nearby residents, sedimentation, and loss of arable land, while depleting valuable finite resources.
Court Grants Sherman Medical Leave
The Supreme Court of Liberia has granted a medical leave to Varney Sherman, one of the co-defendants in the ongoing Sable Mining bribery case.
Verdier: Financial Constraints Hindering LACC Investigation of Tubman University Corruption Saga
The executive chairman of the Liberia Anti-Corruption Commission, James Verdier, says the institution is struggling to investigate corruption cases in other parts of the country due to lack of operational funds. Liberia currently ranks 90 among the 175 most corrupt countries around the world.
Tyler, Sherman, Others Plead Not Guilty in Corruption Trial
Defendants in the Global Witness corruption case have pleaded not guilty to court charges.