Liberia: 20 Volunteer Teachers in Grand Kru County Begin Pay under House’s Deputy Speaker
MONROVIA — In a frantic effort to put an end to teachers walking out of schools and create better learning conditions for students in District #2, Grand Kru County, Deputy Speaker Cllr. J. Fonati Koffa has begun providing stipend for volunteer teachers. Constituency officer Sunday E. Toogbabu on Friday, said 20 volunteer teachers from 10 schools located in five traditional towns had recieved February stipend. February’s stipend is the first payment made to volunteer teachers following recent intervention of Grand Kru County District #2 Representive, Cllr. “Four volunteer teachers, Gbanken Public School, Forpoh; two volunteer teachers, Money Camp Public School, Forpoh; three volunteer teachers, Stateken Public School, Forpoh and three volunteer teachers in Sasstown High, Jroa,” Mr. Toogbabu stated.
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March 16, 2021 01:18 UTC
Liberia: ‘Exert Yourselves and be Intentional” – Nobel peace Laureate Gbowee Inspires Liberian women
Monrovia – Nobel Peace Laureate Layma Gbowee has called on Women in Liberia to exert themselves and be purposeful in all they do if the must archive their goals. “Exert yourselves and be intentional if you must achieve your goals and dreams and get on paths with men. She said it is about time that women stand up to bridge the gap between them and their male counterparts. At the same time, the business manager for LoneStar Cell MTN, Princess Eva Cooper called on the audience to know their worth. Meanwhile, the marketing department of LoneStar Cell MTN used the occasion to launch its YELP program.
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March 16, 2021 01:18 UTC
Liberia: University Student Group Honors Deputy Speaker Fonati Koffa over ‘Mammoth’ Development Initiatives
Capitol Hill, Monrovia – A group of university students under the banner Conscious Students of Grand Kru County has honored Deputy House Speaker, J. Fonati Koffa in recognition of his numerous development initiatives since he became Representative of the county’s second electoral district. Recently, Rep. Koffa donated a 33KVA generator to Buah-Taybu, Hilllux Toyota pickup to Grand Kru County’s chapter of the Congress for Democratic Change (CDC) and completed the first-ever elementary school in Chengbetee. The student group, comprises over 100 members from various colleges and universities in Monrovia and hailing from Grand Kru County. In recognition of the achievements, the students “gowned” the Deputy Speaker and presented an ‘artistic portrait’ of him. In response, Deputy Speaker Koffa said he was honored by the move of the students to appreciate his numerous contributions to his district (Grand Kru County District #2), the county and Liberia in many different ways.
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March 16, 2021 01:18 UTC
Liberia: Foreign Minister Kemayah Highlights Women Participation in Gov’t at UN Peacebuilding Meeting
Speaking recently at the One United Nations House, Kofi Annan Conference Room in Monrovia, Minister Kemayah informed participants at the Liberia Configuration of the United Nations Peacebuilding Commission that women empowerment in Liberia is reflected at every level of society. The Liberian Foreign Minister made these remarks at the virtual ambassadorial-level meeting of Liberia Configuration of the United Nations Peacebuilding Commission, along with international partners with focus on promoting women’s empowerment and gender equality in Liberia. “They forced warring parties and other stakeholders to negotiate and broker a peace deal referred to as the Accra Comprehensive Peace Agreement,” Minister Kemayah reflected. Williametta E. Saydee-Tarr, Minister of Gender, Children and Social Protection; Madam Marie Goreth Nizigama, UN Women Liberia Country Director; and German Ambassador Hubert Jäger, among others. Ms. Anna Karin Eneström, Permanent Representative of Sweden to the United Nations and Chair of the Liberia Configuration of the Peacebuilding Commission (PBC), presided over the meeting.
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March 16, 2021 01:07 UTC
Liberia: Ex-NPHIL Boss Fallah to Speak at World Communities Forum
The latest is from the e inaugural World Communities Forum, where he has been invited to speak on issues of public health concerns and health in general. Furthermore, the initiative will encourage governments, policy leaders and funders to partner with, listen to, and scale up community-led solutions. At the same time, Global Alliance for Communities will be publicly launched at the Forum alongside robust policy asks the coalition has created together. The momentum created by the World Communities Forum will continue through the Global Alliance for Communities, with monthly policy calls pushing forward the policy asks that will come from the community leaders. Predicated on his active role played in the attainment of global health objective, the RPI has received uncounted laurels and recognitions at top levels.
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March 16, 2021 01:07 UTC
Liberian Women Urged to Continue Fight to Ensure Equal Political Participation in Governance
She spoke over the weekend at programs marking the Celebration of international WOMEN’S Day organized by Women Movement for Sustainable Development (WOMSUD) under the theme, “Choose to challenge”. The event was intended to honor some women who braved the storm through the Political space to Contest during the 2020 Midterm senatorial elections. Madam Gongloe-Weh described the 2020 electoral process as a long tedious struggle but emphasized that the quest to ensure equal Representation and women Participation pull her through. She further called on INGOs with interest in women participation in government politics, to confront situations on the precedented path for which the public expect, and avoid preaching blind advocacy. Women Movement for Sustainable Development is a registered legal entity that envisages a society where the rights, and dignity of women and girls are respected, and embodied in national-level decision-making progresses.
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March 14, 2021 23:37 UTC
Liberia: ‘Greed, Wickedness Undermining Liberia’s Image’ -Rev. Cllr Dr. Pearl Brown Bull
Dr. Pearl Browne Bull, says the image and prosperity of Liberia are under threat as a result of greed for money and wickedness. Delivering her sermon at Liberia’s oldest church, the Providence Baptist Church in celebration of its 200 years of existence, Rev. Speaking on the theme, “Strengthening the Foundation of Providence Baptist Church, the corner stone of Liberia,” Rev. Giving a brief history of the church, Cllr. “What an honor, privilege and blessing that a Baptist Woman, like me, can stand on the pulpit to preach on the 200 years of existence of the Providence Baptist Church,” she said.
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March 12, 2021 17:03 UTC
Liberia: 'Our Son Did Not Commit Suicide; We Want Justice'
The family has vowed to go every length to prove that Melvin did not commit suicide. He will not go down in history as this EPS man who just woke up one day and shot himself multiple times. He served President Sirleaf for 12 years on her security details and three years with President George Weah. “He was on duty at the time of the incident.”“The EPS has launched a full-scale investigation to establish any potential reason for the apparent suicide. She wants Civil Society Organizations to get involved in demanding justice for him.
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March 12, 2021 09:24 UTC
Denmark, Others Suspend Use of Astrazeneca Covid Vaccine Brought to Liberia over Suspected Side Effects
The Issue in EuropeAn unconfirmed number of patients have developed blood clots after receiving the shot, according to health authorities. The Danish Health Authority on Thursday halted the use of the AstraZeneca coronavirus vaccine for 14 days. It follows reports of “serious cases of blood clots among vaccinated people,” a statement read. The EMA found no evidence linking the Austrian cases to the AstraZeneca vaccine, the agency said on Wednesday. Meanwhile, Italy banned the use of a batch of the AstraZeneca vaccine over the blood clot suspicions.
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March 12, 2021 09:18 UTC
Liberia: House Controversially Passes Free Education Bill amid Dismay by Huge Segment of Lawmakers in Session
Capitol Hill, Monrovia – The House of Representatives has passed a bill seeking to create a special education scheme to support deserving students attending public tertiary institutions across Liberia. The House took the decision on Thursday following recommendations from its joint Committee on Education, Public Administration, and Ways Means and Finance and Development Planning contained in its report read in plenary. Those lawmakers who raised their hands in support of Rep. Karfia’s motion to overturn the previous vote include Reps. Rustonlyn Sucacoco Dennis (District #4, Montserrado County), Ceebee C.D. Others include Reps. Moima Briggs-Mensah (District #6, Bong County), Joseph Papa Kolleh (Dist#7, Bong County), Francis S. Nyumalin (District #1, Lofa County), Julie Fartoma Wiah (Dist. #2, Lofa Co.), Clarence Massaquoi (District #3, Lofa County), Larry Younquoi (District #8, Nimba County), Ellen Atto-Wureh (Dist.
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March 12, 2021 09:11 UTC
Liberia: Two Minors Escape Homes after Step-mothers Threatened to Beat Them
Paynesville City — Samuel Siafa, 10, and Jackson Davis, 9, left the respective homes to avoid being ‘abused’ by their step-mothers. According to Inspector Tokpah, the children were found in the Clar Duncan Weah’s Market in Rehab Community by a passerby who brought the kids to the Depot. Inspector Tokpah further said that they have tried to contact their parents, however, the parents have shown interests in reclaiming custody of the children. In an interview with little Siafa, he said that he lived with both his father (Moses Siafa) and step-mother (Oretha) but his step-mother constantly beats him. Little Davis said since his uncle brought him to Monrovia, he has never been to school.
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March 12, 2021 09:11 UTC
Liberia: National Elections Commission Board Confirms Jeremiah Koung’s Victory in Nimba Senatorial Election
MONROVIA — The Board of the National Elections Commission (NEC) has affirmed and confirmed its hearing officer ruling against Madam Edith Gongloe-Weh due to her inability to provide substantial evidence to prove fraud. On Thursday, the Board of NEC concluded to dismiss Madam Gongloe-Weh’s case with the confirmation that the hearing officer, Cllr. Boakai Harris who conducted the investigative hearing in the matter did not err as assumed by Edith’s legal team. NEC Board reminded Madam Gongloe-Weh that to prove fraud she should not have based her complaint and evidence on presumptions to authentic that fraud occurred during the just-ended senatorial elections in Nimba County. Meanwhile, Madam Gongloe has announced an appeal to the Supreme Court of Liberia siting in its March Term of Court.
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March 12, 2021 09:09 UTC
United States Government Donates Testing Kits to Boost COVID-19 Fight in Liberia
Monrovia — As part of its many contributions to aid Liberia in its fight against the COVID-19 pandemic, the United States Government, through the USAID Infectious Disease Detection and Surveillance (IDD) Project has donated a huge consignment of COVID-19 testing kits. The items containing detect whether a person has COVID-19 or not was presented to the Health Minister Dr. Wilhelmina Jallah by United States Ambassador to Liberia, Michael A. McCarthy. We were running short, but thanks to the United States government and all of our partners. Liberia’s reference lab has been recognized as one of the best in the world owing to its accurate and robust COVID-19 testing. Recently, the country received 96,000 COVID-19 vaccine doses shipped via the COVAX initiative, a partnership between CEPI, Gavi, UNICEF and WHO.
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March 12, 2021 09:00 UTC
Diaspora Liberians Group ‘Grateful’ to Pres Weah for ‘Indispensable Role’ in Dual Citizenship
“We remain indebted to him for his bold and measured leadership on dual citizenship for natural born Liberians. The diaspora Liberians threw jibes at their compatriots, whose argument against dual citizenship often question the allegiance of Liberians with dual nationality. However, many blacks who naturalized are dual citizenships because their native countries allow dual citizenship. You have matched your words with actions, thereby reigniting the aspirations of the thousands of diaspora Liberians who are determined to maintain their Liberian citizenship. Diaspora Liberians will also be forever grateful to Senator Dillion and other lawmakers, who will get the nationality law repealed especially with no restriction, and these lawmakers will leave an indelible imprint that Diaspora Liberians will always cherish.”
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March 12, 2021 08:55 UTC
Central Bank of Liberia to Prioritize Policy Support for Agriculture Development
Despite the downward inflation trend, the CBL Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) decided to maintain the monetary policy rate at 25.0% for the fourth time with the aim of managing Liberian dollar banknotes outside banks, counteracting inflation expectations and stimulating interest rate transmission in the financial sector. Accordingly, global economic growth for 2021 is projected at 5.5%, on account of anticipated containment of COVID-19 and other policy measures. Monetary policy rates in advanced economies were relatively stable and remained broadly unchanged within most of the countries in the West African Monetary Zone (WAMZ) in the fourth quarter of 2020. In the fourth quarter, the average outstanding issuance of CBL Bills increased by 3.72% in comparison to the previous quarter. Similarly, in the fourth quarter of 2020, the deficit in Liberia’s trade balance improved from 5.6% to 4.6% of GDP, while inward worker remittances increased to US$65.4 million.
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March 12, 2021 08:51 UTC