The Great Commission Orphanage Home in Chicken Soup Factory, Garnesville, was one of homes that benefited from Mrs. Pastor Emmele Purity Walker’s Agape Love Foundation’s donation; RIGHT, Agape Love Foundation Board Chair, Stanley Walker and Exe. Director Pastor Emmele Purity WalkerMonrovia – The Agape Love Foundation (ALF), a not-for-profit humanitarian organization, over the weekend made a huge donation of several food and non-food items to orphanages. Pastor Walker further stated that it is also intended to caring for the underprivileged, who cannot feed themselves during these times. The ALF Executive Director noted that the love expressed to her people is the agape love that is unconditional. According to her, this among other things talks about sharing; adding: “Whoever does not love God does not know God, because God is love.

In two key decisions recently, the SG and the minister have taking opposite routes on issues that have drawn rebuke in the public domainOVER THE PAST year, Solicitor General Cllr. Syrennius Cephus has been on a war path with his immediate boss, Justice Minister Frank Musah Dean. MINISTER DEAN distanced himself from the decision, telling members of the Senate that it was the decision of the Office of the Solicitor General. In contrast, Solicitor General Cephas appeared before the Senate to explain the circumstances that led to the dismissal of the indictment. THE STATUTORY MANDATE of the Ministry of Justice as outlined in Chapter 22 of the Executive Law is to ensure compliance with and respect for the rule of law.

BEIJING – A Liberian, Plingloh Emmanuel Munyeneh on Saturday graduated from the National School of Development (NSD), Peking University in Beijing, China with a Ph.D. in International Development Economics. According to Dr. Munyeneh, he used the Wonegizi Forest in Lofa County as his unit of analysis for his research. Developing countries must, therefore, ensure that international agreements are strongly aligned with their national development plans as well as the SDGs. Before pursuing his academic career at China’s premier university, Dr. Munyeneh served as Assistant Minister for International Cooperation at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Dr. Munyeneh is a 2010 graduate of the University of Maryland College Park where he obtained dual masters’ in International Development and Environmental Policy.

“We asked him, but big brother why you beating the woman; he said she is my woman I am carrying her home. My friend said he was coming on the road to see his woman, but when he got there he said ‘oh the man kill my woman oh’. I was wrestling with my woman”He narrated that aggrieved youths who trooped on the scene when the news broke out later prevented officer Duma from leaving. My friend said he was coming on the road to see his woman, but when he got there he said ‘oh the man kill my woman oh’. According to the police, officer Duma is currently in the custody of the LNP“The deceased family and the public can be assured that justice will be served.

Since last November, Orange has been at war with the government over surcharges resulting from new regulations imposed by the Liberia Telecommunications Authority and upheld by the Supreme Court of Liberia. Last Thursday, the Orange CEO was handcuffed and taken into custody for further questioning. The GoLSince last November, Orange has been at war with the government over surcharges resulting from new regulations imposed by the Liberia Telecommunications Authority and upheld by the Supreme Court of Liberia. The surcharge is a government revenue generator from the telecommunications sector which was recently implemented to replace the 5 percent tax. “Orange does not mind paying surcharge in Guinea and Ivory Coast, both Francophone countries, where they invest a lot.

When Mr. Horrace complained multiple times to the General to take action to stop the abuses, the General had him arrested and detained for voicing his concerns. On February 9th, 2012, Mr. Horrace was interviewed by a CBSA officer regarding the allegations contained in the Maclean’s article. Mr. Horrace explained that his past was exactly as he had detailed previously and that the allegations in the article were false. He informed immigration of the discharge and requested that his permanent residence application continue to be processed. On October 21st, 2019, the Mr. Horrace wrote to IRCC to make a final request that his permanent residence application be finalized.

Monrovia – A day-long meeting to discuss prospects and challenges facing the Liberia cocoa sector was held over the weekend. Called by Agriculture Minister Jeanine Cooper, the meeting sought to reactivate the Cocoa sector platform, a multi-disciplinary platform that includes; multi-nationals that, donors, projects, processors, exporters and farmers. There are good chocolate companies who want to do business with the Liberia cocoa sector.”The Liberian National Cocoa Sector Public-Private Platform, also known as the NC3P, is apublic-private platform that has played a significant role in the visioning, coordination, and facilitation of some key interventions within the cocoa sector. This structure has laid the ground for future work such as the finalization of the Liberia Cocoa Sector Roadmap and other programs thereafter. There are about 30,000 Liberian smallholder farmers are engaged in cocoa production in mostly agroforestry production systems.

with the observance of the required health measures. At the weekend, the government through Information Minister Lenn Eugene Nagbe announced the following measures all travelers are required to adhere to. Additionally, only ticketed passengers will be allowed entry into the airport and all passengers entering the airport gate will be subject to mandatory screening. On Saturday, June 27, 2020, the National Public Health Institute of Liberia (NPHIL) confirmed 45 new COVID-19 cases nationwide, 37 news cases in Monsterrado County alone. Including the new cases, the tally of the COVID-19 cases has reached 729 with 34 infected people dead and 291 patients recovered, according to NPHIL.

MINISTER JALLAH: “The virus is here, so we must all work as a people in unity to defeat this virus”Monrovia – Health Minister Dr. Wilhemina Jallah has warned that the fight against the coronavirus pandemic cannot be successful if citizens overlook all the health protocols including the wearing of nose masks. “The virus is here, so we must all work as a people in unity to defeat this virus,” the Health Minister said. Minister Jallah said the ongoing distribution of five million local-made masks is aimed at ensuring that no one is left behind in adhering to the preventive measures. “This distribution is to make people to wear their mask and encourage them to go home early, which is very important in this difficult time of our Country health history. The Health Minister then emphasized the need for more testing so that people, who are positive, can be isolated, something, she said is the “best way of speedily eradicating the virus”.

Monrovia – On June 24, Criminal Court ‘C’ Judge Yamie Quiqui Gbeisay trashed government Lawyers’ application to deny the bail bond of three indicted ex- officials of the Central Bank of Liberia (CBL). Judge Gbeisay denied Prosecution’s request after entertaining arguments between the two parties – Defense Counsels and Government lawyers on the motion titled “Justification of Surety”. “Both categories are criminal appearance bond. The objective is for the defendants to be available when needed by the court,” the Judge said. The justification, in the mind of this court has sufficiently established the legal capacity of the surety and the sufficiency of the amount stated in the criminal appearance bond.

According to the agreement, the Embassy of Sweden funded project and implemented by UN Women will provide financial resources amounting to US$ 27,500 under the women, girls and children pillar led by the Ministry of Gender, Children, and Social Protection for the production of face masks. The initiative is part of the UN Women’s continuous effort to support the Government’s response to the coronarivus pandemic. Adding up, Liberia Country Representative of UN Women, Madam Marie Goreth Nizigama said the initiative will ensure that women in most vulnerable communities have masks to prevent themselves from COVID-19. She commended the Embassy of Sweden for its financial support given for the production of face masks. “Our customers are not like before because of the present situation in the country but this initiative will help us a lot,” Brisbane said.

Monrovia – Liberia has moved up to Tier 2 of the United States’ human trafficking report after being on the Tier 2 Watch List for three years. According to a release from the US Embassy in Monrovia, “the Government of Liberia has demonstrated sufficient progress to be elevated” after evaluation by the State Department’s Office to Monitor and Combat Trafficking in Persons (TIPs). “This outcome reflects the dedicated efforts of the Government of Liberia to fight human trafficking, as well as the achievements possible through U.S.-Liberia partnership,” the release dated June 25 stated, adding that the two nations are “working together”. Last year, the US government became very outspoken about Liberia’s underwhelming performance against human trafficking, which is notorious as modern-day slavery. It happened after Ambassador Richmond held talks with President Geroge Weah and other government officials, who then pledged support for increased efforts against human trafficking.

Patriotic Entrepreneurs of Liberia Distances Itself from Groups Calling for Global Tracking and Maritime Solutions to Leave LiberiaTenwah said those impersonating as officials of PATEL are not even members of the organization, and any statement from PATEL will be issued by its legitimate heads. Monrovia – The Patriotic Entrepreneurs of Liberia (PATEL) has disassociated itself from groups calling for the exit of Global Tracking and Maritime Solution (GTMS) from Liberia. Also speaking, the PATEL National Chairman has lauded President George Weah for his appointment as Secretary of the committee to produce and distribute one million locally made masks throughout Liberia. The contract was awarded to the National Tailor Union of Liberia, and umbrella organization of PATEL. It is made of Liberian small businesses and entrepreneurs group envision to promote economic self-reliance, capacity development, trade, and general advocacy for the business community.

A view of the drainage construction before the main entrance of the Liberia School of the Blind campus in BrewervilleMonrovia – Dr. Malachi York Foundation (MYF) and others have constructed a concrete drainage around the Liberia School of the Blind (LSB) in Brewerville City. He expressed his gratitude to the Foundation for always responding to situations affecting the Liberia School for the Blind. “We have so far received US$400 and of this amount, a significant portion was given to us by the Malachi York Foundation. The MYS is the dream of Dr. Malachi Z. York, who served in the US, as a diplomat for Liberia. Dr. York is serving a long prison sentence in the U.S. for a couple of crimes, including racketeering.

Monrovia – Liberia midfielder Murphy Oscar Dorley’s Czech side Slavia Praha has won the Czech 1 Liga for the second season running with three games to spare. Slavia Praha claimed the title with a total of 74 points ahead of Viktoria Plezn in the second position with 69 points. Slavia Praha sealed the championship after their slim 1-0 victory over Viktoria Plezn Plezn on Wednesday, June 24. Sevcik’s 69th-minute goal was enough to crown Slavia Praha as champions of the league after winning the 2018-2019 title, they added the 2019-2020 trophy to their league cabinet. Dorley, who joined his parents’ club from his loan spell with Slovan Liberec, will be featured in his team’s matches next season Europa League.