Liberia, June 16 -- Chief Justice Yamie Quiqui Gbeisay has announced the introduction of an annual performance-based award for magistrates and judges within the Judiciary Branch of Government.

"In fact, I have come to let you know that all judges and magistrates will now be evaluated on performance. We will annually honor the best-performing judges and magistrates in our court system," Chief Justice Gbeisay declared.

Speaking at the formal opening of the June Term A.D. 2026 of the Sixth Judicial Circuit, Civil Law Court for Montserrado County on Monday, June 15, the Chief Justice explained that the award will be based on several key factors.

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