Nathaniel McGill for His Intervention in Salary Saga at CARIDear Hon. At CARI, the Code of Conduct for Public Officials serving appointed positions in government has not been observed rather, thwarted. March 15, 2015 Act that established CARI asan autonomous agency (Part II Section 5 & 3;Part III Section 8 & 1; Part IV Section 19, 21 & 22(2.) McGill I therefore, recommend the Board of CARI investigates:Claims, counter claims and allegation into current matter that has plagued CARI since Mrs. Findley’s June 2019 appointment with reference:a. This is how it is being a witnessed to Agricultural Research Institutions on contributions to knowledge, accomplishments and achievements the world over.

The Mcswain Forkoh Foundation distributed food and non-food items including rice, vegetables, soap, face masks, among others, to the residents, predominantly older folks and vulnerable communities in Montserrado District 12. Somalia Drive, Gardnersville – The Mcswain Forkoh Foundation has donated several food and non-food items to residents of District #12 in Montserrado County valued over L$600,000. The Mcswain Forkoh Foundation was founded in 2014 by Mcswain Forkoh, a resident of the District #12 currently studying in the United States of America. While in the States, Forkoh, through his foundation, has been rendering assistances to his people back home in the wake of the coronavirus outbreak. On Wednesday, April 29, the Foundation, through its Chairman, Alfred F. Kendor, distributed food and non-food items including rice, vegetables, soap, face masks, among others, to the residents, predominantly older folks and vulnerable communities.

MONROVIA – A local humanitarian non-governmental organization, ‘SENORA’S FOUNDATION’ has provided food and non-food items to several underprivileged and disadvantage Liberians in Monrovia. According to SENORA’S Foundation CEO who is based in the United States, Best Garlo, she’s also working on a US$25,000 food assistance package to help ordinary Liberians who are in need of food and health assistance during this challenging period. “Over the years, the SENORA’S FOUNDATION has assisted children, families and communities throughout Liberia and recently launched its ‘FEED THE HUNGRY’ recovery program, which was held in Gardnersville, Monrovia-Liberia.”During the program, food, oil, soap & hygienic materials worth over US$10,000 were distributed to assist underprivileged citizens during this crucial lockdown period. Mother Senora Welleh Garlo was murdered during the civil war of 1990 in Liberia. The Senora Foundation seeks to advance Mother Senora’s long-held vision of empowering young men and women into useful, productive and successful citizens.

According to him, if nothing is done to support the media, especially state radio with the largest coverage, the fight against the spread of the COVID-19 virus will yield no result. “I as director General of the State Broadcaster have made many calls in and outside of government, nobody is taking interest except for the FUTA Corporation which gave us 10 bags of rice that has been used to cook for staff on duty. Mr. Howard recognized the efforts of the PUL, FrontPageAfrica and the State Radio LBS by making cash donation of L$50K each to support their work. “It is just to identify with these institutions that have done exceptionally well in information dissemination against COVID-19. He said, being a journalist he see the need to identify with colleagues and institutions in Liberia.

MONROVIA – The Executive Director of Youth Action International Dr. Kimmie Weeks has announced that the organization is increasing its relief food packages to include teachers. Over the last several weeks, the organization has been engaged in a series of Covid-19 awareness and relief activities. Weeks announced the organizations Covid-19 activities was being rolled out in several phases. Weeks revealed that Phase III of the organizations programs includes distribution of emergency food packages to the elderly, people with disabilities and young people in extreme circumstances. The organization will extend its phase III food distributions to hundreds of individual and households in the 17 districts of Montserrado.

The General Overseer of the Solid Rock Church, Rev. Beneficiaries, in separate remarks, lauded the solid Rock family for the donation and expressed joy that the gesture came at the time when they were in dire need of assistance in the wake of the lockdown. They extended thanks to the Solid Rock Ministries for winning souls for Christ through the provision of food and non- food items. The Solid Rock Church has an historic record in Liberia when it comes to making the gospel of Jesus Christ practically driven. Records from the number of assistance carry out by Solid Rock shows that it had distributed more than half a million dollars’ worth of materials to include food, clothing and other essential medical equipment.

Weah: Include People with Disabilities in Preventative Actions and Response to the Coronavirus outbreak in LiberiaDear Mr. President,The National Union of Organization of the Disabled (NUOD), an umbrella organization for all Disabled People Organizations in Liberia extends heartfelt greetings on behalf of people with disabilities in Liberia. Additionally, they may also be disproportionately impacted by the outbreak because of serious disruptions to the services they rely on. Since the outbreak, it has become a glaring reality that persons with disabilities are still being left behind with limited attention given by the public. People with disabilities barely have adequate information on the COVID-19 response and have little or no means of daily survival. Recommendation 1: Persons with disabilities should be provided with information on infection prevention, public restriction plans and services offered, in several accessible formats.

– A sourceThe seizure of the cellphones belonging to these lab technicians by NSA agents is said to be creating serious problem for them and their families. Sources have hinted that the alleged move by the NSA amounts to the invasion of privacy and confidentiality as required in the medical field. These lab technicians are also reported to be working in fear as a result of the situation. At the same time, the Liberia Association of Medical Laboratory Technology has written the Minister of Health, Dr. Wilhelmina Jallah, to intervene into the matter. Since the communication was served several days ago, Dr. Jallah is yet to acknowledge the receipt, or intervene into the matter.

FPA: Did they tell you that you were going to spend 14 days at the guest house before going to Tappita? FPA: For the 14 days you spent at the 14 Military Hospital, were you ever treated with any sort of medicine? And they said it’s ‘in your system’…FPA: What did they Tell you when you were being taken to the guest house? They did not tell me I will be here for two days, for one day or for 14 days. FPA: Let’s agree you are going to stay there for 14 days, what are your fears?

Monrovia – The Deputy Chief of Mission of the embassy of the People’s Republic of China in Monrovia said his government has “zero tolerance for discrimination,” while stressing that reports that Liberians are being maltreated in China are untrue. Mr. Xu Kun said that these “fake news” being share on social media about Africans or Liberians are maltreated in China. “China is one of the first countries to donate medical equipment to Liberia. “As good brothers and sisters, I strongly believe that the health and safety of Chinese people in Liberia will be well guarded by the Liberian government. “The second batch of medical equipment donated by the Chinese government to Liberia will be here soon.

The lack of transparency suggest infighting and politicking is overshadowing emphasis on the more important issues of testing and contact tracing. Last month, Broh left out Dr. Fallah from the revised COVID-19 National Response team. In a statement signed by the Communications Consultant of the Health Ministry, Mr. Sorbor George, the Helath Ministry clarified that there is absolutely no change to the IMS structure. The infighting, accountability and transparency issues appear to be stalling Liberia’s quest to beat the virus. As Liberia continues to struggle in its quest to battle COVID-19, some stakeholders are growing increasingly concerned that the infighting could affect Liberia’s ability to fight the pandemic.

Monrovia – The Ministry of Gender Children and Social Protection has reacted to comments made by the former Speaker of the Liberian Children’s Parliament Satta Sheriff that they have been sidelined during the COVID-19 period amid rise in sexual gender-based violence incidents are in the country. The release furthered that the Minister of Gender Children and Social Protection was appointed by President George Weah to serve as a member of the Special Presidential Advisory Committee on Coronavirus (SPACOC). This, according to the release, means the Ministry was mandated by the President to have the Ministry lead two of the Government’s National Response Pillars in the fight against COVID-19. In addition to being the lead on those two pillars, the Ministry said it was appointed by President Weah to serve as a member on the Food Support Steering Committee. The Ministry also supports the Risk Communications and Community Governance Pillars and has been tagged under ECOC, to coordinate the National Response Call Center (NRCC), the release noted.

Paynesville – The Ministries of Health and Agriculture, with support from the United Nations’ Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) have begun the training of 200 surveillance officers to be deployed in Montserrado County. Of the total number, 150 people are being trained to serve as Community Health Assistants (CHAs), and 50 persons as Community Animal Health workers (CAHWs) in Montserrado County to support cross border surveillance, community surveillance, Case detection and reporting for COVID-19. Mr. Farngalo added that the training of the 200 is also part of the Government’s one health policy where the Ministries of Health and Agriculture conduct surveillance on diseases that are zoonotic- affecting both animals and humans. “After the training, those responsible for animal health can report on diseases such as coronavirus and human health can report diseases like cluster death of animals. Meanwhile, the remaining number of 1,800 health workers needed to complete the Ministry of Health’s targeted contact tracers is split between Last Mile Health and the World Health Organization (WHO), where Last Mile will train 1,500 health workers, with WHO providing training for 300.

But her colleague and fellow Bassonian, Senator Abraham Darius Dillon of Montserrado County, believes otherwise. But Senator Dillon needs not look any further for the evidence he is desperately seeking. Elected leaders, like Senator Darius Dillon and others, feel unaccountable in words, actions and their deeds. Strangely but not surprisingly, Senator Abraham Darius Dillon, who believes in transparency, accountability and is severely jittery anti-corrupt, has not added his voice to the many who are yearning for an insight into the NOCAL’s mystery, since his ascendancy to the Senate. But Senator Dillon and others, under the banner of the Council of Patriots, would go on to stage numerous protests calling for transparency, accountability and open governance.

Madam Lago Louise, a refugee now based in Liberia for almost a decade, hopes of having her kids learn in the free government school programme operated by Bridge Liberia seems all but ended. Life challenges her again, as the Coronavirus pandemic rages in Liberia and in her home country. Radio is a strong medium for remote learning, especially in Liberia due to its wide reach in all communities. In addition, organizations have developed robust educational materials resources to ensure continued remote learning for tens of thousands of students across Liberia. Bridge Liberia has created [email protected]; distributing daily learning guides and student activity sheets in communities and online as well as posting using social media channels; SMS and What’s App.