Former President Sirleaf Hails Liberia Girls Guard Role in Shifting Values of Women
“For many years, the activities had been inactive due to some issues, but we encourage those who continue to hold on the spirit and values of Liberian Girls Guard Association to keep on,” President Sirleaf said. These professional values taught by the Liberia Girls Guard Association, according to Sirleaf, has enabled young women to contribute immensely to the growth and development of Liberia. She encouraged past and current leaders of the organization to continue their unwavering services in upholding the spirit of the girls guard. Former President Sirleaf then promised her continuous support to the organization. Garr-Gaye also emphasized the need that the meeting at the same time enhances the leadership and advocacy skills of the girls guard for the attainment of total development.
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August 09, 2021 07:51 UTC
Liberia: Comptrollers, Accountants Urged to Be Robust
MONROVIA – Comptrollers and Accountants across government ministries and agencies have been urged to be more robust in the discharge of their duties in the new special fiscal year, which runs from July 1, 2021, to December 31, 2021. Kowo stated that financial reporting on time is one of the critical requirements that need attention. He added that “going forward”; comptrollers and accountants cross spending entities should be robust in their budget execution and processes that will give results on a timely basis in their financial reporting system. However, he said that comptrollers and accountants should follow the Public Financial Management (PFM) act and Public Procurement Concession Commission (PPCC) act because they are “key” instruments that is guided by Government actions. “We look forward to collaborating with all comptrollers and accountants across government.
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August 09, 2021 07:41 UTC
US-based Southeastern Humanitarian Organization Brings In 40ft Container Medical Supplies, others to Help Liberia Fragile Health Sector
US-based Southeastern Humanitarian Organization Brings In 40ft Container Medical Supplies, others to Help Liberia Fragile Health SectorCongo Town – A forty-foot container of medical supplies, school bags, and sneakers has been shipped into Liberia by a southeastern humanitarian group based in the United States, Trumbo Development Association, and is expected to be delivered to the Ministry of Health. “So, these medical supplies will be distributed to health facilities in Montserrado, Margibi, Bomi, Grand Kru, and Grand Cape Mount Counties to help health crisis,” Keneah averred. She further stated that Trumbo National Development Association activities are not restricted to health sector only, but include education and other needs. She lauded the Ministry of Health for help in ensuring that the container came out of the Free Port of Monrovia. Madam Keneah then expressed hope that the supplies will be used at the various health facilities for the intended purpose.
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August 09, 2021 07:41 UTC
Liberia: COP Maryland-USA & United Sisters USA Buttress GOL COVID-19 Fight
MONROVIA – The acting chairman of the Council of Patriots (CoP), Anthony Tengbeh, Sr. has said the donation of over one thousand five hundred nose masks by the pressure group’s Maryland-USA chapter is a boast to Liberia’s COVID-19 fight. “This is not their first time the CoP has donated several nose masks and we want to appreciate the group for intervening when it matters most,” Tengbeh said. He said the nose masks will be distributed to people across Montserrado County. He then called for a speedy investigation into the police alleged action against the late Sheriff and students at the University of Liberia. Tengbeh said the CoP will take an action if the government fails to address these concerns.
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August 09, 2021 07:41 UTC
CENTAL Launches Handbook on Liberian Anti-Corruption Statutes
Monrovia – A collection of Liberia Anti-Corruption Statutes has been launched by the Center for Transparency and Accountability in Liberia (CENTAL), the National Chapter of Transparency International (TI). The initiative was made possible by CENTAL with support from the Government of Sweden through the Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency (SIDA). We know that CENTAL is playing very important role in the fight against corruption in Liberia,” Mr. Romare said. Warner also lauded the Government of Liberia through the different integrity institutions and civil society organizations for their partnership with CENTAL over the years. “We (CENTAL) don’t just condemn and criticize, but we foster partnership; we support and help solve problems,” the CENTAL Board Chairman said.
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August 06, 2021 18:56 UTC
Liberian Senate to Probe Sudden Increment in Charges on Containers at the Freeport of Monrovia
Liberian Senate to Probe Sudden Increment in Charges on Containers at the Freeport of MonroviaMONROVIA – The Plenary of the Liberian Senate has constituted an ad-hoc committee to investigate the increase in fees for inspection and clearing of containers at the Free Port of Monrovia. According to him, MEDTECH SCIENTIFIC Company LTD has increased the charges from US$190.00 and US$280.00 to US$280.00 and US$400 for 20ft and 40ft Containers, respectively. We were paying US$250.00 BIVAC but now I have a container and I’m informed that I have to pay US$450.00 to BIVAC,” Mr. Nimely. We were paying US$250.00 BIVAC but now I have a container and I’m informed that I have to pay US$450.00 to BIVAC,” Mr. Nimely. With this, the government needs to be helping the business people and not harming them by increasing fees,” Mr. Nimely told reporters.
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August 06, 2021 06:10 UTC
VP Taylor commends Bridge Liberia support to the Liberian Government
MONROVIA — Vice President Jewel Howard Taylor, has commended Bridge Liberia, the Ministry of education’s main and biggest partner in the LEAP Programme for its support to the Liberian Government in the education sector. According to the Vice President, Bridge Liberia which came into the Liberian education sector during a critical period and has made tremendous efforts over the years; she feels proud to commend these interventions. Bridge Liberia has been supporting the government since 2016, and is in 171 public primary schools in 11 of Liberia’s 15 counties. An independent three year study (RCT) showed statistically significant improvement in learning outcomes across Bridge Liberia supported schools. In a Gold standard RCT, students supported in Bridge Liberia programme were found to benefit by an equivalent of 2.5 years more of learning in just 3 years.
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August 05, 2021 10:52 UTC
Man Accused Of Witchcraft Tormented In A Town Square In Sinoe County; Police, County Authorities In Search Of Victim, Perpetrators
Monrovia – A man believed to be in his early 50s has been subjected to ‘Sassywood’ in Sinoe County after he was accused of witchcraft. Sassywood, despite being barred, is a form of trial by ordeal still in use in some parts of Liberia. He was placed in what looks like a town square, stripped naked, and beaten with cane and eddoes’ leaves as the crowd looks on. The ritualists believe that the Sassywood ritual drink can help determine if an accused person is guilty or innocent. The belief is that an accused person, who takes the concoction, lives if he or she is innocent.
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August 05, 2021 10:48 UTC
Liberia: Stakeholders Revise TVET Policy
During the one-day session, the stakeholders reviewed the 2015 TVET policy, which ran between September 2015 and December 2020, and from 1st – 10th June 2021. With deeper review of the previous policy, stakeholders were able to identify the gaps in the content and implementation of the 2015 TVET policy and how these gaps could be filled by focusing on the current economic environment and labour market skills needs to further strengthen the TVET system in Liberia. Mr. Salifou congratulated the Liberian government and the Inter-Ministerial Task Force (IMTF) on TVET for prioritizing education and TVET in the face of the many developmental challenges facing Liberia. He recalled that in March 2014, within the framework of the Capacity Development (CapED) programme, the GoL, UNESCO, World Bank, EU and other development partners had a consultation and validated the National TVET policy 2015-2020. “We are hopeful that the challenges of funding will not be encountered during the implementation of the Revised TVET Policy (2022-2027) and the policy will solve the problems,” Deputy Minister Smith-Forbes added.
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August 05, 2021 07:52 UTC
Open Letter on the Recommendation by Liberia’s Senate to Establish a Transitional Justice Commission
The TRC did precisely as directed in recommending the establishment of the Extraordinary Criminal Court for Liberia. The Position Paper attempts to argue that a 2003 amnesty could or should preclude prosecution, but any such interpretation of a prior amnesty would put Liberia squarely at odds with its international obligations to ensure justice for international crimes. Individuals, families of the victims, and activists have marched in the streets of Monrovia multiple times in recent years calling for accountability and demanding the creation of a war crimes court. [5] In addition, more than 50 members of the House of Representatives have endorsed a resolution backing a war crimes court for Liberia. Instead, we are urging the President and legislature to move forward in giving victims access to justice for atrocities committed by requesting assistance from the United Nations and Liberia’s other international partners to establish a war crimes court.
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August 03, 2021 19:52 UTC
Protest against E-learning at the University of Liberia Leaves Several Students Injured by Police
Protest against E-learning at the University of Liberia Leaves Several Students Injured by PoliceMONROVIA – Police in Monrovia Monday allegedly fired teargas and rubber bullets on students of the campus-based Vanguard Students Unification Party (SUP) protesting for the cancellation of the e-learning program at the state-run University of Liberia (UL), injuring more than ten people. The protesting students later blocked the entrances leading to the institution’s edifice, chasing away Dr. Nelson. Conscious university students have been protesting against an ill-fated and rash E-learning system.”“We condemn this brutal invasion of UL and we are calling for a full-scale investigation. The eLearning has been found ineffective since the resumption of school three weeks ago.”However, University of Liberia Vice President for Public Affairs, Atty. Tweah said Dr. Nelson is a student-centered president and can in no way endanger the lives of protesting students.
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August 03, 2021 06:59 UTC
Liberia: Ghanaian President Gives Greenlight for the demolition of Budumburam Refugee Camp
Buduburam Refugee Camp, Ghana – Solomon Darko Quarm, the District Chief Executive (DCE) for Gomoa East in the Central Region in Ghana has revealed that they have been given instruction by President Akufo Ado to demolish the Buduburam Refugee Camp and settlements around the camp. The green light from President Ado followed a three-month ultimatum given by chiefs of Gomoa District to the government of Ghana to demolish the Buduburam Refugee Camp on the ground that the camp is being used as a hideout for prostitution and other crimes. “President Akufo Addo has given us the go ahead to demolish the place,” Mr Quarm told Adom News. This, the District Chief Executive has asked residents of the Buduburam Refugee Camp and settlements around the camp to relocate or risk their properties being destroyed. His organization on May 30, 2021, launched what it terms as ‘home back home’ campaign to raise the amount of US$383,000.00 to be used to purchase land and build houses for Liberians living on the Buduburam Refugee Camp.
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August 03, 2021 06:48 UTC
Liberia: Sen. Dillion’s Development Council Announces Receipt of the Second Half of US$30,000 to Complement Covid-19 Fight
Monrovia – The Montserrado County Development Council set up by Senator Abraham Darius Dillon has acknowledged receipt of the second half of Senator Dillon’s US$30,000 legislative engagement fund. “We cannot allow this government or anybody to keep playing politics on something that can help save lives. Only Senator Dillon apologized and said he will ensure that the money is returned to the government’s coffers. Even when people are dying, this government continues to play politics,” the Council said. “We are very happy that our effort has contributed to the completion of this very worthy cause that will soon be officially dedicated.”
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August 03, 2021 06:45 UTC
Liberia: IOM Calls on Media to Prioritize Awareness on Migration, Trafficking in Person
GBARNGA, Bong County – The International Organization of Migration (IOM) has called on journalists to report on more human-interest stories, especially issues concerning migration. “Majority of the people involved with irregular traveling are the youth and many of them are doing so because they have not been informed on the risk irregular traveling posed to them. Until you, the media can join in helping to educate the public on these issues, we will continue to hear the stories of irregular traveling,” Siafa said. As Messengers of Migrants, Siafa further called on the media to exposed individuals who are involved with smuggling people out of the country for trafficking. He wants the media, especially those doing talk shows and programs, to include migration as a means of helping to avoid trafficking in persons and other irregular traveling.
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August 03, 2021 06:41 UTC
Liberia: Grand Mufti Sumaworo Visits US Embassy, Appreciates Amb. McCarthy for Recognizing Muslims Community
MONROVIA – The Grand Mufti of the Supreme Council of Fatwa in Liberia and his delegation on Thursday, July 22, 2021, held a meeting with the United States Ambassador to Liberia, Ambassador Michael A. McCarthy at the invitation of the Ambassador at the US Embassy near Monrovia. The meeting according to the US Ambassador is part of his meeting with major stakeholders in the country as part of his diplomatic mission in Liberia. Speaking to the years of the campaign for Islamic holidays by the Muslim Community, Mufti Sumaworo urged the US Embassy to join the Muslims in asking stakeholders in the country to grant Muslims their two holidays. On the issue of the called for War Crimes Court in Liberia, Mufti Sumaworo called for justice to be accorded to the victims of the Civil War and called for the review of the TRC report and subsequent implementation. Responding to the comments of the Mufti, US Ambassador to Liberia, Michael A. McCarthy lauded the Mufti for honoring his invitation and stressed the importance of peace and harmony among various groups in the country.
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August 03, 2021 06:32 UTC