KogarI bring you compliments and wish to, through this open letter, thank you immensely, on behalf of the Zao Development Association of Nimba County and in my own name as a citizen of Nimba County, for your tireless advocacy to get some understanding of the status of the county’s social development fund from ArcelorMittal through a mineral development agreement. Whatever was responsible for the long delay, I really wish we didn’t have to get so strangulated as a county before the monies could be made available to us. This is supposed to be a just benefit for extracting minerals from a county that has given so much to the building and development of Liberia over the years. This includes ensuring that the channel of releasing the funds to Nimba County in accordance with the Mineral Development Agreement is respected and followed and not unnecessarily politicized. Best regardsSincerely yoursJonathan Paye-LaylehCitizen of Nimba County&PresidentZao Development AssociationZao Township, Meinpea-Mah DistrictElectoral District Number 8Nimba County

This funding will enable Empowerment Squared strengthen the education system and outcomes for Black and racialized newcomer youth between ages 12-25 in HamiltonHamilton, Ontario, Canada – Hamilton-based charity Empowerment Squared has received a five-year, $806,400 Youth Opportunities Fund (YOF) grant from the Ontario Trillium Foundation. With this funding, Empowerment Squared will work to strengthen the education system and outcomes for Black and racialized newcomer youth between ages 12-25 in Hamilton. This investment builds on Empowerment Squared’s success in achieving significant, innovative, and consistent improvements in educational outcomes for newcomer and marginalized youth since 2007. Empowerment Squared will use its YOF funding over the next four years to conduct research that informs and tests the School Readiness Academy model. Changing a system to better serve youth facing barriers requires strategic and active participation from many stakeholders, including young people with lived experience.

MONROVIA – In his opening remarks to the Seventy-second World Health Assembly, WHO Director General, Dr Tedros announced the appointment of Her Excellency (H.E.) Ellen Johnson Sirleaf as Goodwill Ambassador for the health workforce. Johnson Sirleaf is a Nobel Peace Laureate; a health workforce champion, a voice for freedom and an advocate for health for all. The health workforce agenda is central to progress towards SDG 3,4,5,8,10. Engaging H.E Johnson Sirleaf as a WHO Goodwill Ambassador for Health Workforce, will position new momentum on investing in the education and employment of health workers, particularly women, to achieve universal health coverage and the SDGs.

Dr. Arma Jacob Jones died in the afternoon of Monday, July 6, 2020 at Shady Grove Adventist hospital Gaithersburg, MD. The Jones, Cooper, Scott and Thorpe families announce with deep sadness the sudden death of their husband, father, brother, grandfather, great grandfather, family and friend Dr. Arma Jacob Jones. Dr. Jones served as Head of dentistry in Harper City Maryland County and Head of dentistry at the John F. Kennedy Medical Center, Monrovia, Liberia;He successfully operated his private clinic until the coup took place in 1990. He was an asset to Effort Baptist church Paynesville, Liberia (his mother church) where he served as Deacon. Dr. Jones was a faithful member of PathWays Baptist Church, Gaithersburg, Maryland, where he enjoyed worship and Sunday school.

Liberia: Former President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf Shies Away from Politics but Serves as ‘Advisor’ to Opposition Unity PartyELLEN JOHNSON SIRLEAF: “My colleagues asked me to meet with them. I was very clear and they know it; I am no longer involved in active party politics. Madam Sirleaf won two consecutive elections as President of Liberia in 2005 and 2011, respectively on the ticket of the Unity Party. I was very clear and they know it; I am no longer involved in active party politics. “I am a Unity Party partisan and so, they can talk to me anytime.

Said Ms. Wolokollie: “He has been disbursing the US$3,000,000 and you know it. Ms. Wolokollie also requested and authorized a payment of US$8,380.80 to cover the cost of advertisements and associated activities that she said were needed to support the SDPDF. The checks, he said were authorized and signed by former Minister Wolokollie. Ms. Wolokollie also requested and authorized a payment of US$8,380.80 to cover the cost of advertisements and associated activities that she said were needed to support the SDPDF. According to Minister Tarpeh, to guide the administration, management and operation of the loan program, MOCI and LBDI entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU).

She warned health workers to abide by health protocols. During a Senate appearance on Wednesday, she informed Senators that some health workers are still in doubt and denial about the existence of the coronavirus and are being “careless” in how they handle their patents at various health centers. We are constantly working with health care working along with our partners. Currently, Liberia has 102 healthcare workers infected with COVID-19, the total death rate of COVID-19 is at 41. According to the Liberia’s Health Minister study has shown that male are 2/3rd more affected then female in the age range less than 15 with increase rate.

Paynesville – Thirty-three-year old Winston Holmes is currently being detained at the Zone 9 Depot in Jacob Town, Paynesville for allegedly raping a 15-year-old girl in the Neezoe Community. Police Spokesman Moses Carter confirmed the information to FrontPageAfrica Wednesday, July 8 but said investigation was ongoing. While the girl was at the house, a community source said, the alleged perpetrator instructed other children who went along with her to buy candies at a nearby shop. Zoegar said Winston has since denied having sex with the 15-year-old girl. LNP Spokesman Carter, who also confirmed the alleged act to FPA, said he was still gathering more details from the Women and Children Protection Section.

MONROVIA – Ministry of Health in Monrovia was besieged on Wednesday when drivers of health vehicles and ambulances stormed the ministry’s premises in demand for their salaries and just benefits. He blamed the financial officer Fidell Weah for taking certain employees over them and depriving them of getting their money. President Weah has to dismiss certain people in his government when it comes to money,” says Jerome Carlor, a driver at NPHIL. He further disclosed even health workers at the 14 Military Hospital have not taken pay as well. We noticed that they are paying certain people and we who are doing the heavy work are not getting pay.

Monrovia – The Women Wing of the ruling Coalition for Democratic Change (CDC) is recommending to its Governing Council to include more women so as to promote inclusiveness. Representing the Women Wing of the CDC, the Co-Chair of the CDC Women Wing and Chair of the National Patriotic Party Women’ Wing, Madame Mary Q. Johnson stressed that her party needs to do more in promoting female participation in politics. “Because now if you look at the Legislature and even in local government, the women of Liberia are not really seen. She added that they [the CDC Women Wing] are speaking on behalf of the women of Liberia and not just women of the CDC. The event is being held under the project: Women Political Empowerment and Leadership project with support from the government of Canada.

Senator Johnson made these comments in a telephone interview with FrontPage Africa on Tuesday, July 7. Senator Johnson indicated that these sagas or happenings show that the CDC led-government has no real interest in the growth and development of the country. There has been mounting speculations in the county that Representative Snowe is planning to contest the ensuing senatorial election to unseat Senator Johnson. But Senator Johnson vowed not to give credence to the former Montserrado County lawmaker. Senator Johnson maintained that President Weah should also weed out corrupt officials from his government.

Robert W. Budy, Commission General of the Liberia Immigration Service (LIS)Monrovia – Robert W. Budy, Commission General of the Liberia Immigration Service (LIS), says no matter how long talk-show host Henry Costa stays away from Liberia, there is a case before the Liberia National Police about his possession of “fake laissez-passer”. Costa, the Head of the Council of Patriots (COP), in early January was accused by the government of Liberia of forging travel documents, days after he staged an anti-governmnet protest in Monrovia. Costa turned himself in to the LIS for investigation, but he would later leave the country crossing the border to neighboring Sierra Leone during night hours. But speaking on a local radio talk-show, the OK Morning Hush, LIS Commissioner General Budy said investigation surrounding Costa’s forgery case has not yet been laid to rest. “Many individuals participated in the procurement of the fake laissez-passer that was obtained from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

This paper aimed at pointing out the loophole of the education system in Liberia with suggested way forward. Nevertheless, according to the Liberia Education Sector Analysis 2016, 47.3% of the population has no education which is above the regional average of 34%. Unfortunately, developing and undeveloped countries are the ones affected mostly due to the limited education facilities and poor education system. This must be a serious concern for institutions and families of Liberia, education must not be halted because it is essential for growth and development. More than 80% of public schools are under-resourced in Liberia, with rural areas totally neglected or less prioritized by the system (Education and Fragility in Liberia; IIEP research papers; 2011).

His son, Keiron Gregory, 21, is also wanted on a charge of second-degree murder in Horace’s death. Officers responded to a 9-1-1 call in relation to this incident, locating the victim who had suffered a gunshot wound. Mr. Gregory has been charged with one count of Second Degree Murder by way of warrant of arrest issued on June 25, 2020. Anyone with information with respect to his whereabouts is asked to contact the London Police Service or their local police service. Anyone with information in relation to this incident is asked to call the London Police Service at (519) 661-5670 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).

Monrovia – The Environmental Protection Agency of Liberia (EPA) in collaboration with Conservation International (CI) has ended an eight-hour virtual workshop on Liberia’s National Greenhouse Gas (GHG) and the Measurement, Reporting and Verification system (MRV) amidst the ongoing Corona Virus (COVID-19) pandemic in the country. The well-organized virtual workshop also received technical support from AETHER for which the agency appreciates their support. AETHER is an international organization that is at the forefront of Greenhouse Gas (GHG) and air quality emissions calculation and review, in international, national and local authority markets. This categorization was is in line with the international reporting provided by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC). At the end of the training, participants expressed appreciation to the organizers for the training workshop that was facilitated by several environmentalists from Government line Ministries and Agencies as well as other international working groups, and thematic mentors from Aether.