Liberia: House Ratifies US$42.5M Financing Agreements Between Government, International Development Association
Capitol Hill, Monrovia – The House of Representatives has ratified two financing agreements in the tone of US$42.5 million between Liberia and the International Development Association (IDA). The House’s decision to pass this agreement was based on the recommendation of the Joint Committee on Ways, Means & Finance, Public Accounts and Judiciary. With that, the Joint Committee added that there will be 64 different payments, and each installment shall be 1.5625% of the principal amount of the credit payable. Of the total, US$14 million is in the form of grant, and the remaining US$20 million as credit. The main objectives of the agreement, the Committee outlined, are to remove distortions in selected sectors and strengthened public-sector transparency, as well as promoting economic and social inclusion.
Source:Front Page Africa
June 28, 2021 00:11 UTC
Liberia: Renowned Statesman and Historian, Rev. Emmanuel Bowier, Dies at 71
J. Emmanuel Bowier, the fiery former minister in late President Samuel Kanyon Doe’s government has died. Bowier succumbed to death after a long battle with diabetes, close family members confirmed to FrontPageAfrica Sunday. He leaves to mourn his wife, Mrs. Ruth Bowier, and four children – Joyce, Faith, Tayenoh and Willie. He has often admonished President Weah to seek counsel from people who have had experience in handling issues of government and people have vast knowledge on running a government. “Ten years from now, I will still be standing, because I promised to be the President of Liberia between now and when I reach 80 years old.
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June 28, 2021 00:00 UTC
Former PUL Executives Urge Local Media and Civil Society Organizations To Assist in Public Awareness To Fight COVID- 19 Spread in Liberia
Sacramento, CA – The Liberian media, civil society organizations, and the religious communities in Liberia have been called upon to play a pivotal role in the fight against the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic in the country. Three former leaders of the Press Union of Liberia (PUL), Isaac D.E. The former PUL leaders stated that the COVID-19 vaccines that are officially available in Liberia are certified by the World Health Organization (WHO) to be safe. “Accordingly, we are hopeful that taking the vaccines will prevent more deaths, serious illnesses and hospitalization which the population is experiencing,” they said. The former PUL leaders added that the recent alarming death rate in Liberia is a matter of national emergency, which must be tackled by rebuilding the country’s very broken health system.
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June 27, 2021 20:48 UTC
Liberian Senate Wants Pres. Weah Set up Transitional Justice Commission to Analyze TRC Recommendations and Issues of War Crimes Court
In the past few years, and sine the sitting of the 54th Legislature and inauguration of President George Weah, there have been debates on how to proceed with the implementation of the TRC Report. On September 12, 2019, President George Weah wrote the Senate requesting the body to advice on how to proceed with the implementation of the report of the TRC. The Senate also recommended that the Transitional Justice Commission establishment should be enacted into law. The recommendations also called on the Liberian government to establish a Reparation Trust Fund. It will help provide psychosocial relief for victims suffering from psychosocial and physical scars of the war, and other community-based reparation programs as indicated in the TRC Report.
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June 23, 2021 10:05 UTC
Liberia: Ministry of Health Ignores Its Social Distancing Measure Amid COVID-19 Vaccines Rush
Monrovia – FrontPageAfrica has observed that the Ministry of Health is not following the social distancing measure at the ongoing administration of the COVID-19 vaccines. On Friday, Health Minister Dr. Wilhelmina Jallah, in a live radio broadcast, announced a set of revised health measures aimed at preventing the spread of COVID-19. Aaron Mason, speaking to FPA, complained that the Ministry of Health was not handling the process in line with its own health protocols it has announced. You can’t see police officers line up all in the streets enforcing the health protocols, and you come right here at the Health Ministry and see it is being violated. That’s why there are several queues at the Ministry,” said Felecia Gbesioh, the Director of Communications, Ministry of Health.
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June 23, 2021 09:59 UTC
Liberia: Covid-Related Deaths Hit Cuttington University
Suakoko, Bong County – Two senior staff of Cuttington University who died within four days was the result of Covid-19-like symptoms, sources inside the Bong County Health Team have told FrontPageAfrica. Our sources said the two Cuttington University staff died after battling the virus for more than two weeks respectively. One source told FrontPageAfrica that the Bong County Health Team is lso contemplating recommending the closure of the university until those believed to have come in contact with the two Cuttington University staff are isolated. The alarming deaths of two senior staff of the university have sent shockwaves among students and parents. “The deaths of our senior staff have reduced attendance on campus.
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June 23, 2021 09:58 UTC
Liberia: House Debunks Cllr. Jerome Verdier’s US$15K Bribery Claims at US Congressional Hearing
Monrovia – Members of the House of Representatives have expressed dismay over recent statements made by the former Chairman of the erstwhile Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC), Cllr. Jerome Verdier that they received a hefty bribe to quash the establishment of the War and Economic Crimes Court for Liberia. In his testimony before the Tom Lantos Human Rights Commission hearing on establishing a War Crimes & Economic Crimes Court for Liberia on Monday, Cllr. At no point in time this august body has received any money from the Executive to hold down any war crimes issues in Liberia,” he debunked. Verdier’s outburst was done in frustration and there was no need to respond to him other than initiating the process of establishing the war and economic crimes court for Liberia.
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June 23, 2021 09:54 UTC
Liberia: 92 LIS & LNP Officers Graduate From Academy In Special Arm Training
MONROVIA – Ninety-two security officers, of both the Liberia Immigration Service (LIS) and Liberia National Police (LNP) have completed training in special arm usage from the Liberia National Police Academy in Paynesville. The training lasted for the period of one and half month and enabled participating officers to take assignment at various border points to Liberia. He said the fire arm training marks the first of its kind for officers of the Liberia Immigration Service, lauding the Liberia National Police and international partners for the exercise. “With these kinds of threats unfolding, Liberia did not have the capacity to protect the border, so training of these officers is important. At the same time, Liberia National Police Inspector General Patrick Sudue has admonished LIS officers at borders point not to ignore COVID-19, but to keep enforcing preventive measures.
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June 21, 2021 03:45 UTC
MAP Liberia Land Platform Holds Dialogue On Implementation Of Land Rights Law
Tubmanburg – The Multi-Action Platform on land governance and responsible agriculture investment, an advocacy group championing land rights in Liberia, has emphasized the need for the implementation of the Land Rights Act. “The Act has been passed into law, but the Liberia Land Map Platform says there is a serious need to implement the Act so that community members will have an insight on it. It focuses on providing information on land rights across all sectors,” Paasewe said. He said the training will strengthen actor’s capacities on Map Action Plan and Multi-Stakeholders Partnership processes in implementing Land Rights Act across Liberia. Under its decentralization plan, the MAP Liberia Land Platform seeks to be extended firstly in two regions: Western, and South-east Liberia.
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June 21, 2021 03:33 UTC
Liberia: Taa Wongbe Makes Prestigious Forbes ‘Next 1000’ ‘Inspiring Entrepreneurs Leaders’
To shine a light on these entrepreneurial heroes, Forbes created the Next 1000. Wongbe’s TKG is a social impact strategy consulting firm with the mission to develop sustainable solutions to positively impact and transform communities in Africa. The firm has four offices – New York, Liberia, Nigeria and Ghana – and has worked in over 20 countries across Africa. TKG is capable of rapidly implementing social research projects across Africa based on its reach and networks. He has served a wide range of clients and led engagements for governments, corporations, multilateral institutions, aid agencies, and social impact investors in Africa and around the globe.
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June 21, 2021 03:33 UTC
Liberia: LRRRC Promises to Partner with Liberia Returnee Network in Addressing the Appalling Conditions of Returnees in the Country
Liberia Returnee Network is a non-governmental organization advocating for the better living condition for Liberians that have returned from refugees’ camps across Africa. Recently, over 600 returnees that were brought into the country since 2011 expressed dismay that they have been neglected by the government of Liberia through the LRRRC. He promised to partner with the Liberia Returnee Network to have complete data of the people residing at the Global Village. “We will send a delegation to the Global Village with the Liberian Returnee Network to see what the situation is. In fact, we have a technical meeting with the Liberian Returnee Network to draw out plans about returnees to our country.
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June 21, 2021 03:33 UTC
Liberia: Rep. Snowe 'Stops' Second Reading of His Proposed Religious Holiday Bill
MONROVIA – Senate Pro-Tempore Albert Chie has told a group of clergymen that Senator Edwin Melvin of Snowe Bomi County has requested the Senate not to allow the second reading of his proposed bill seeking religious holidays. As religious leaders we have come to tell you that this is not in the interest of our country, please do not endorse any petition asking for religious holiday,” Bishop Isaac Winker said. In response, Pro-Tempore Chie acknowledged receiving a bill from his colleague Edwin Snowe proffering religious holiday but said, Snowe has asked them (Senate) not to read it for a second time meaning it is not fully before the Senate. “Yes we received a communication from a colleague seeking for religious holiday. The proposed acts include; An Act Making Easter Monday a Public Holiday”, “An Act Making Eid al-Adha (Abraham’s Day) a public Holiday”, “An Act Making Eid al-Fitr (End of the Holy Month of Ramadan, the Festival of Breaking Fast) a public holiday.
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June 16, 2021 06:44 UTC
Ministry of Agriculture and the Japan International Cooperation Agency Launch “LibRice” for Smallholder Farmers in Bong County
Ministry of Agriculture and the Japan International Cooperation Agency Launch “LibRice” for Smallholder Farmers in Bong CountyOfficials from the Ministry of Agriculture and Delegates of the Japan International Cooperation Agency posed for Picture after the eventMonrovia – The Ministry of Agriculture and the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) has launched what they termed as LibRice in an attempt to improve rice production in Liberia. The rice production project is a smallholder farmers’ initiative. It is the first Technical Cooperation project between the Liberian government and JICA. According to her, JICA intends to work with the government of Liberia hand-in-hand instead of waiting for the outcome of the LibRice Project. Japanese will work closely with the government to enhance the farmers’ ownership of the project,” Madam Ozawa added.
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June 16, 2021 06:33 UTC
Liberia: Collective Efforts Needed To Fight Cyber Crime – Minister Kruah Asserts
Cooper W. Kruah Sr., has stressed the need of collective efforts among government ministries and agencies if the fight against cybercrime will be achieved in Liberia. The overall objective of the OCWAR-C project is to contribute to enhancing cybersecurity and fight against cybercrime in ECOWAS zone and in Islamic Republic of Mauritania. Minister Kruah appreciated the efforts of OCWAR-C delegation in Liberia and the Governments of Liberia but stressed the need for collective effort to ensure that Posts & Telecommunications play the appropriate road for Liberia to have a forensic Computer Laboratory. “The overall objective of the OCWAR-C project is to contribute to enhancing cybersecurity and fight against cybercrime in ECOWAS zone and in Islamic Republic of Mauritania”. On behalf of the OCWAR-C team, I would like to thank the authorities and all the stakeholders present today for the support you will provide to the OCWAR-C project team to achieve its objectives for Liberia,” she added.
Source:Front Page Africa
June 16, 2021 06:32 UTC
Runway Liberia International Main Event Debuts In Monrovia
MONROVIA – In honor of the Year of the Diaspora, the 6th edition of Runway Liberia International Fashion Week will be held from the 21st of December through the 24th of December in Liberia, West Africa. The official press conference was held over the weekend at I campus on Carey street to announce to Liberia and the world about Runway Liberia International activities preceding December, it’s sponsors, designers, Ambassadors, among others. Runway Liberia International Week joins in as part of the list of events during the Year of the Diaspora Reunion. It serves as a collaborative catwalk and exhibition, highlighting the industry’s established and emerging International designers. Runway Liberia also will host the Runway Liberia Honors whose mission is to award every year during Runway Liberia International 5 individuals that have pushed the Liberian Fashion, Social and Entertainment Industry globally.
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June 15, 2021 07:59 UTC