Liberia: CSA Unveils $1.5 Million Payroll Scandal in House of Representatives

The Civil Service Agency (CSA) has identified payroll irregularities in the House of Representatives, resulting in a government loss of around US$1.5 million. These discrepancies occurred under the leadership of former Speaker Fonati Koffa and Marvin Cole, Chair of the Rules, Order, and Administration Committee. A CSA report, presented on January 21, revealed staff duplications in both central and supplementary payrolls, breaching the National Remuneration Standardization Act of 2019. CSA Director General Josiah Joekai noted that these discrepancies were causing significant financial losses. The report highlighted specific individuals receiving multiple salaries for similar roles. The findings have caused outrage within the Legislature, with lawmakers questioning the oversight during Koffa and Cole's leadership. Deputy Speaker Thomas Fallah called for transparency, while the CSA recommended audits and enforcement of the 2019 Act to prevent further misuse of public funds Author: Berenice Mulubah

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Top Five Liberian Wedding Songs

Check out these hot songs for an awesome Liberian wedding. From the first dance to the grand march, these Liberian songs will set the mood just right for a wedding night of good time and celebration. Kizzy W - Wait Nah: Perfect for a first dance on your wedding day Spoil You With Love by Joseph Dean, KZee and Marvelous MC is already a popular song in Liberian weddings, perfect to march into the your reception hall. Simple Mistake by Friday the Cellphone Man: A wedding is not a Liberian wedding without a grand march and this is the perfect song for a grand march. Kamah by DenG: After the formality, it's time to party, this is a dance song and it's about love, a man bragging about the love he has for his woman. Slow it Down by Benji Cavallia: A love song that you can dance to, a man bragging that he will do anything for his love.

President George Weah's One Day National Forum Successfully Attended by 26 Political Parties

On Thursday, August 8, 2018, President George Weah had a sit down with 26 political parties of Liberia. The meeting aimed at advancing ideals that promote the spirit of national unity and political tolerance between opposition political parties and the government. ANC, LP and UP attended the meeting as a team. According to Deputy Minister Eugene L. Fahngon, Deputy Minister for Press and Public Affairs at Ministry of Information, Cultural Affairs & Tourism, all 26 political parties attended and participated from start to finish. Even though, social media was buzzing about AB Dillion walking out of the meeting, he walked out as an individual and not a political party, "the invitation was extended to political parties and not to individuals," Minister Fahngon stated in his live video. Each political party gave ideals and recommendations, which made the meeting a great success. According to Deputy Minister Fahngon, "there will be future engagement...

List of Liberian Artists Before the 90's

Stephen Worjloh aka Big Steve Liberian music industry before the 90's was booming globally. As the young entertainers struggles to get their industry back on track, after the war, remembering their musical history plays a big role. Yesterday, one of the staff members of Uniafrika magazine, Putugah Takpaw, posted a list of Liberian artists prior to the 90's, with him giving credit for the list to Stephen Worjloh aka Big Steve. Check out the list below. Liberian Music Artists Pre-1990.. Greenwood Singers, The Sheiks, Miatta Fahnbulleh, The Soulful Dynamics, J. Richard Snetter, The Shades, The Sherman Sisters, Tecumsay Roberts, Saygbedaytee, Kabasa, Kargpamdee, Hawa Daisy Moore, Richard Walker, Kojo Samuels, The Liberian Dream, Morris Dolly, Sunset Boys, Harris Sarko, Tkpan Nimley, The Green Acre, The Bouncers, The Psychadelic 6, Tony Kabah deh, The Army Band, The Police Band, Big Steve, Dymuse Band, The Jr. Temptations, The L U Band, Yatta Zoe, ...

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