Liberia: Youths Brainstorm to Ensure National Inclusion In Malaria Elimination at Grassroot Level
“This meeting is being organized for young people to get engage in malaria elimination. He disclosed that young Liberians were galvanized from all sectors of the country to brainstorm and ensure a stronger youth engagement towards malaria elimination. According to him, a National Youth Task Force on Malaria Elimination will be established at the end of the meeting. AccountabilityHe stated that the group will also ensure that government is held accountable for funding it receives for the combat against malaria. “Government receives funding but these funding do not drop down to the communities that is why the malaria elimination project has not been met.
Source:Front Page Africa
June 10, 2021 07:41 UTC
Liberia: PUL Edward Wilmot Blyden Forum Assert Pushes for Independent Media as Incentive for Growth and Development
Liberia: PUL Edward Wilmot Blyden Forum Assert Pushes for Independent Media as Incentive for Growth and DevelopmentMONROVIA – Panelists at the Wednesday, June 9, 2021 edition of the Press Union of Liberia (PUL) flagship intellectual symposium, the Edward Wilmot Blyden Forum have identified an independent and strong media as a catalyst for driving national growth and development. “The media was all out in helping the country transitioned from war to peace and from peace to development. She challenged her colleagues in the media to help facilitate public discourses in way that help inform national development and transformation. “On the issue of the economy of the media, Zeon suggested state’s financing of the media in ways that ensure that the media as an element of the state benefits from taxes being generated. He also encouraged the media to promoters of peace and development; saying sustainable development is tied to peace as peace is tied to “sustainable development.
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June 10, 2021 07:40 UTC
Liberia: Alliance World Fellowship Talks ‘Stomach Issues’ of evangelism, Other Christian Matters
MONROVIA — The Alliance World Fellowship (AWF) is an umbrella body of Christian organizations (Churches) under the Christian Missionary Alliance (CMA)—an evangelical group founded by Albert Benjamin Simpson, a Canadian-American Theologian, Evangelist, and Author. Born on the 15th of December, 1843, Albert Benjamin Simpson migrated to America for globalization of his evangelical vision, especially Church planting. COB, a CMA, serves as a mother of two different Christian denominations—Evangelical Protestant Church (Guinea’s branch) and Good Harvest Ministries (based in Liberia)—each attached to AWF. Liberty added, says any AWF member that wants to operate in a foreign Country should work under the AWF member already existing in the host Country. Begin with needs assessment, which would guide you on what the community needs and how to provide the needs,” he advised.
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June 10, 2021 07:30 UTC
Liberia: As Water & Sewer Employees Remain Unpaid for Months, Leaked Audio Reveals US$900k Being Paid to Contractor; Deputy MD Under Probe for ‘Leaking’ Recorded Conversation
“Clearly, it is our Deputy Managing Director for Finance, Hon. “But MD [Managing Director], don’t be putting fear in me because you know that I will not be afraid. The Finance Minister himself can ask me, I will explain. Rep. George alleged that he has taken Mr. Kamara along with him to India and connected him with potential investors and partners but he squandered the opportunity. The lawmakers spoke in response to Managing Director Kamara when he blamed the country’s failed sewage system to the huge population size of Monrovia and limited budgetary support to the entity.
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June 09, 2021 08:30 UTC
A Looming Rice Problem In Liberia
THE RICE IMPORTERS ASSOCIATION OF LIBERIA say the increase in price of rice is necessary due to a worldwide increment in freight and the rapidly rising increase in fees for services at the National Port Authority (NPA). In February 2018 meeting with importers, President Weah secured an agreement with importers for the price of rice to be reduced between US$2-4. Since February 2018, rice price has been US$13.00. The Association of Rice Importers headed by their Chairman, John Bestman, agreed to reduce the price of the 25Kg bag of rice by US $2.00 while the price of 50kg bag of rice will be reduced by US $4.00. THE ONGOING ISSUE regarding the price of rice is reminiscent of the events leading to the April 14, 1979 rice riots.
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June 09, 2021 08:03 UTC
Liberia: Bea Mountain Accused of Shielding Expatriate Allegedly Involved in Sexual Harassment
In March this year, lawyers representing the interest of the accuser informed the company BMMC about the allegations. In the communication, in possession of FrontPageAfrica, the accuser’s lawyer expressed concerns that the accused Mr. Ozdenvar, also the accuser’s supervisor, was also part of the committee set up to investigate the allegations. The accuser’s lawyer informed BMMC that the withholding of her salary is an unlawful retaliation. The company has also been informed that its facilitation of the travel of Mr. Ozdenvar out of Liberia is a clear stratagem at obstruction of justice. When contacted by FrontPageAfrica, Mr. Serhan Umurhan, Chief Executive Officer of Bea Mountain Mining Company denied that Mr. Ferhat is still in the employ of the company.
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June 09, 2021 08:03 UTC
Liberia: Thomas Fallah Considering Contesting Foya District Seat in 2023
FOYA DISTRICT, Lofa County – The 2023 presidential and legislative elections are three years away but there are signs that Monsterrado County District Five lawmaker Thomas Fallah is exploring contesting in Foya District, Lofa County. That prospect is fueling tension in the district between partisans of the ruling Coalition for Democratic Change (CDC) and Unity Party (UP). The CDC lawmaker said he’s committed to serving Foya District, adding that the district needs a leader who will provide a space for renewed vision through infrastructural development. Rep. Fallah popularity soarsIt’s hard to find someone in Foya District who doesn’t see Fallah as someone having a political ambition for the district in 2023. A group under the banner ‘Friends of Fallah in Foya’ says it will fully support Fallah if he decides to contest as lawmaker of the district in 2023.
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June 09, 2021 07:52 UTC
Lonestar Cell MTN Enhances Liberia’s Digital Financial Platform, Launches MTN Mobile Money In-App QR Code
Monrovia- In its bid to boost Liberia’s digital financial platform, Lonestar Cell MTN has launched its MTN Mobile Money In-App QR Code. Now, with the QR code feature, you can simply scan a QR code and pay for goods and services quickly and easily. Lonestarcell MTN is credited for being the pioneer of the mobile money platform in Liberia when it launched the Lonestar Cell MTN Mobile Money, simply called Momo in 2011. She noted MTN Mobile Money has always been more than just sending and receiving money. “Liberia’s financial digi-tiz-ation would not have been possible without your foresight and belief in Mobile Money and in Lonestar Cell MTN.
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June 09, 2021 07:52 UTC
Covid ‘Variant Of Concern’ Detected In Liberia
Liberia recorded its first case of COVID-19 confirmed on March 16, 2020 with the response efforts lasting more than 450-days. To date, more than 120,000 COVID-19 tests conducted with a total of 2,290 confirmed cases to date as of June 6, 2021. According to NPHIL, 564 of the confirmed in 2021, there are 266 active cases as of June 6, 2021 and 88 confirmed COVID-19 deaths. There are currently 12 cases, four confirmed and eight suspects in treatment unit while 33 cases are being managed in home based care. Another study in the U.K., using self-reported data from the COVID Symptom Study app, demonstrated no changes in reported symptoms or disease duration associated with the B.1.1.7 variant.
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June 09, 2021 07:46 UTC
Liberia: Ex-Bomi County Senator Sando Johnson Frowns at Setting of Payment Plans For Current, Former Government Official Found Guilty of Corruption
MONROVIA – Former Bomi County Senator Sando Dazoe Johnson says the ‘strange phenomenon’ of setting up payment plans for current or ex-public officials found guilty of embezzling state funds that has engulfed the justice system of Liberia is undermining efforts towards the fight against the menace. He called for the incarceration of those found guilty of corruption by the courts along with petty criminals without any interference or political consideration. One of the things I disagree with is that, once people steal and they are found guilty by the court, I disagree with ‘let’s do payment plan’. Avoid selective justiceHe maintained that the creeping habit of government, through the courts setting up payment plan for past or current public officials found liable of corruption is a resemblance of “selective justice”. He stated that the CDC led-government has to do more in the combat against corruption in the Liberian society and build the capacity of its citizens.
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June 09, 2021 07:41 UTC
Liberia, Guinea Hold Major International Rail User Agreement
Monrovia – A joint International Ministerial conference between Liberia and neighboring Guinea will begin in Monrovia on Wednesday, June 9, 2021.The 3-day gathering is intended to discuss the development of a rail corridor to transport Guinean mining products using Liberian port infrastructure. The Guinea Minister of Mines and Geology, Hon. Abdoulaye Magassouba, will lead the country’s Ministerial Committee on the Implementation Agreement, while Finance Minister Samuel D. Tweah Jr. Will lead Liberia’s. It also facilitates the importation to Guinea by mining operators of goods used for mining projects in Guinea. Last month, following the passage by the Liberian Legislature, the President signed into law the act ratifying the framework agreement between both countries.
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June 08, 2021 16:30 UTC
Liberia: Collaborating Political Parties Leaders Hold Emergency Meeting to Trash out Differences, Strengthen Unity
MONROVIA – Leaders of the Collaborating Political Parties (CPP) agreed to penalized any partisan and executive caught making ‘denigrating, derogatory and insulting comments’ against partisans and leaders from constituent parties. It added that any such action will be consistent with CPP’s internal regulations and guidelines and constituent parties will ensure that all executives or officials will refrain from pointless accusations against political leaders, executive committee members, or officials of any constituent party. This is due to result of heated debate among supporters of the political leaders, mainly Ambassador Boakai and Mr. Cummings over who heads the collaboration to face President Weah. These debates, often on radio and social media platforms sometimes turn acrimonious and marred by ‘negative statements and utterances’ amongst partisans and against Political Leaders and executives of constituent parties. Whoever is the CPP candidate will defeat President Weah and that should be our goal.
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June 08, 2021 08:26 UTC
Liberia: Samuel Jackson Pledges Support to President Weah’s 2023 Presidential Bid
Monrovia – Renowned economist and author, Samuel Jackson has thrown his backing behind the 2023 presidential bid of President George Manneh Weah. President Weah is midway through his six-year tenure which began in January 2018. He and his ruling Coalition for Democratic Change (CDC) have made it clear that he will be opting for reelection comes 2023. In an interview with FrontPage Africa, Mr. Jackson said the solution to Liberia’s problem is not about changing its leadership. The answer is what kind of internal reforms that you can push the government to make.
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June 08, 2021 08:24 UTC
Liberia: Pres. Weah Turns Down Plea to Intervene in Samukai’s Case; Says He Can’t Interfere with The Law
Dictating to the judiciary would be a violation of the rule of law and I’m prepared to do that,” President Weah said. President Weah added: “Before the ruling of the Supreme Court Samukai and I met and discussed, and he said he was going to address whatever comes out of the Supreme Court ruling”. “This has been a burning situation for residents of Lofa County and we thought this was the perfect time we bring this to your attention. Recently, the Supreme Court reserved ruling in the ongoing case involving Samukai and the Movement for Progressive Change (MPC). Samukai’s lawyers prayed for the Supreme Court to deny the Writ of Prohibition and allow the certification of Samukai.
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June 08, 2021 08:15 UTC
Liberia: Importers Want Increment in Price of Rice Due to Rise Cost of Importation
Liberia: Importers Want Increment in Price of Rice Due to Rise Cost of ImportationMONROVIA – The Rice Importers Association have appealed to the Government of Liberia to permit an increment on the price of rice due to rising cost of importation. They expressed fears that there may be shortage of rice on the market if there is no increment in the price. In February 2018, President George Weah called a meeting with rice importers in the country where they agreed to reduce the price of rice by US$2-4. Since February 2018, rice price has been US$13.00. At the end of the negotiations, officials of the Association of Liberian Rice Importers consented to effect a reduction of the price.
Source:Front Page Africa
June 08, 2021 08:03 UTC