Liberia: Nine-Month-Old Undergoes Successful Surgery after Intervention
Buchanan, Grand Bassa – After living an unbearable life for nine months old little Blessed Jones who couldn’t sit or lay on her back due to unknown sickness that caused a swelling on her buttocks and needed surgery to bring her some relief, which was successfully carried at the ELWA Hospital. By Elton Wroinbee Tiah, [email protected] +231-881-122116/+231777-332-493, ContributorLittle Blessed Jones and her sister are twins who lost their mother during birth at the Liberian Government Hospital in Buchanan in 2020. Little Blessed Jones’ care taker Decontee Jones explained that their family couldn’t afford US$$1,200 charged by a health institution for the surgery. She cried saying “This thing had been my worry for months because it really used to hurt this little child”. The care taker told our reporter that they visited serval health centers including the ELWA Hospital in Monrovia but lack of financial support was a major challenge for them.
Source:Front Page Africa
March 02, 2021 06:33 UTC
Liberia: 86-Yr-Old ‘Garbage Collector’ Rescued by U.S.-Based Liberian Organization
So, I’m collecting garbage around to survive,” the 86-year-old man had said during his first interaction with this writer. Mr. Weah’s ‘plight’ shared on the World Wide Web, through FrontPage Africa and other Liberian media institutions, has attracted the attention of “Liberians Supporting Liberians Initiative (LISULI)”, a United States-based Liberian humanitarian organization headed by Mr. Michael Padmore. The Organization has fulfilled its promise of “help” to Mr. Weah. On February 25, Mrs. Beyan-Livingstone purchased the foods, and with help from this writer, located Mr. Weah’s one-room zinc house in West Point (a predominantly slum community) to make presentation on behalf of LISULI. After Mr. Weah’s musical gratitude, and LISULI’s representative suggested a closed-door meeting for presentation of the ‘soup money’, and she invited this writer to be a ‘witness’.
Source:Front Page Africa
March 02, 2021 06:22 UTC
Liberia: CEMENCO Linked to ‘Fraudulent’ Packaging of Cement
MONROVIA — Investigation gathered by FrontPageAfrica has uncovered what is being described as a deceptive business practice by a renowned cement company CEMENCO in LIBERIA. According to investigation, the management of Cemenco Liberia in recently brought into the country cement bags with a trade mark or brand named LION PRO from Sierra Leone with a grade 42R which different from the original grade 32R specification registered with the Government of Liberia through the Ministry of Commerce. It is an opened secret that Cemenco in Liberia has a grade of 32.5R that was tested and certified by the government of Liberia and as such it is malicious to introduce another grade with different specification of 42R. This guideline was put in place to ensure that all commodities brought to the country meet the standard of the weather conditions in Liberia before it can be used in the country. But our investigation unearthed that the Cement bags brought into the country by CEMENCO with the trade mark LION PRO was slinked into the country without the knowledge or consent of the government ministries and agencies.
Source:Front Page Africa
March 02, 2021 06:20 UTC
Liberia: Prosecutor Pushes Court to Convict, Jail and Sanction Kosiah
By James Harding Giahyue, New Narratives Senior Justice CorrespondentChief prosecutor Andreas Müller told the Swiss Federal Criminal Court Kosiah was guilty of the 25 counts of murder, cannibalism, rape, sexual enslavement, forced transportation, looting and recruitment of child-soldier. ‘“There’s no clean war,’ Kosiah is right,” said Müller, quoting the suspected Liberian war criminal when he appeared in court on last Monday. A permanent resident of Switzerland since 1998, he is the first Liberian to face a war crimes court in connection with the country’s 14-years of civil war. Alieu Kosiah listens to testimony during his war crimes trial. Müller told the court looting was organized under Kosiah.
Source:Front Page Africa
March 02, 2021 05:48 UTC
Liberia: Female Senatorial Candidates Battling Their Way through the Supreme Court to Earn Seat in the Senate
Rep. Kaiwood had, however, petitioned the Supreme Court to order the NEC to halt the rerun until electoral fraud and election violence are investigated by the NEC. That 70 votes for candidate Jeremiah Kpan Koung from Martha Tubman Campus polling place, Sanniquellie, Electoral District #2, instead of his 37 votes obtained at that polling place. Others are Electoral District #1, precinct 33069 in the Ganta Public School of polling place 5; and Electoral District #1, precinct 33077 in the Vision International School of polling place 5. Also, in Electoral District #1, precinct 33079 at the Gbartu Quarter Palavahut of polling place 6; Electoral District #1, precinct 33071 in the Small Ganta Palavahut of polling place 5; and Electoral District #1, precinct 33179 of the Wehplay Public School with polling place 4. The lawyers strongly want a re-run as well in Electoral District #2, polling places number 33052 in the Gbayee Public School, and Electoral District #2, polling place #33100 at Tiara Public School.
Source:Front Page Africa
March 01, 2021 08:26 UTC
Liberia: There’s the Need to Teach the Public the Dangers of Fumes Deriving from Generators
Liberia: There’s the Need to Teach the Public the Dangers of Fumes Deriving from GeneratorsTHE NEWS OF EIGHT members of one family dying overnight from suspected carbon monoxide derived from a generator is one that pricks the heart of the nation – it should not have been. Large amounts of Carbon monoxide can overcome you in minutes without warning — causing you to lose consciousness and suffocate. Also, Carbon monoxide poisoning poses a special risk to fetuses. THIS AVOIDS lives being lost as a result of the inhalation of the poisonous fumes from generators. THE CASES of families dying overnight due to carbon monoxide continue to rise and we cannot continue to sit idle while this new killer situation continue to persist.
Source:Front Page Africa
March 01, 2021 08:25 UTC
Liberia: House of Representatives Launches Inquest over ‘Declining Education System’
Capitol Hill, Monrovia – The House of Representatives has tasked its Committee on Education to launch an investigation into the “alarming situation” affecting the education sector. Several lawmakers lauded the Nimba District #6 lawmaker for his communication and pointed out several lapses plaguing the sector in their respective constituencies. In some of the schools, he said parents are now engaging their children with at least high school education to temporarily fill in the gap left in the wake of the teachers’ retirement. Before filing his motion, the Chairman of the Committee on Education, Rep. Johnson N. Gwaikolo (District #9, Nimba County) pointed out that textbooks and teaching materials are important components of quality education, and in their absence, quality education cannot be attainable. In his motion, he called on the Committee on Education to invite top officials of the Ministry of Education including the Minister and his principal deputies and report to plenary within a week.
Source:Front Page Africa
March 01, 2021 08:03 UTC
Liberia: Government, Development Partners Petitioned to Support Customary Land Formalization Process
Monrovia – A group of Liberians comprising local officials, local and national civil society organizations have called on the Government of Liberia and international development partners for more support towards the full implementation of the Land Rights Act (LRA) of 2018, especially the customary land formalization efforts. Under the law, communities can claim ownership of customary land by presenting evidence such as oral testimonies, maps, and signed agreements with neighbors. However, there are several steps involved in customary land formalization process that must be completed before a community gets its deed, and in most cases, these steps are tedious and costly. Meanwhile, the conference, held at the Ministerial Complex in Congo Town was organized by the Liberia Land Authority in collaboration with the Sustainable Development Institute (SDI), the Foundation for Community Initiatives (FCI) and Parley Liberia. Speaking to FrontPage Africa at the end of the conference on Friday, several participants lauded the organizers and said lessons learned will help in the successful completion of the customary land formalization process within their respective communities.
Source:Front Page Africa
March 01, 2021 07:51 UTC
Liberia: People’s Liberation Party Political Leader Dedicates Three Bridges Worth Over US$250,000 in Margibi County
He made these comments when he dedicated three newly constructed concrete bridges worth US$250,000 in Larkayta Township in electoral district # 4, Margibi County. Dr. Cassell further observed that Liberians and others who killed their fellow humans to obtain public offices normally “die like dogs” and end their lives “miserably”. “This nation needs a spiritual deliverance and therefore, we need we need a spiritual leader in this country”. So, wherever God sent me, that’s the place I can go. I can’t tell you why God sent me here, but God knows what he sent me for.
Source:Front Page Africa
March 01, 2021 07:38 UTC
Liberia: James Edward Marshall United Methodist Church Celebrates 110th Anniversary
MONROVIA – One of Liberia’s oldest churches, James Edward Marshall Memorial United Methodist, has announced the observance of its 110th-year of existence. A statement from the Anniversary Celebration Committee says the activities will commence on March 7, 2021, with a musical concert featuring seven churches. The statement indicates that on Tuesday, March 9, 2021 at 11:00 am, the Church’s Congregation will converge at the grave site of the late Father James Edward Marshall, in whose honor the church was named, for a memorial service and wreath laying. The statement adds that on Thursday, March 11, a memorial service in honor of all deceased members of the Church from 1911-2020, will be held at the church’s edifice and on Saturday, March 13, 2021, a grand parade of all JEMUMC members will begin at Iron Factory, (Sethi Brothers warehouse); the first site of the church and ends at the Gardnersville Town Hall Community field, where the church will battle E. J. Goodridge UMC in both football and kickball matches. The statement points out that the celebration will climax on Sunday, March 14, 2021, with a funds raising rally and closing service, while a Family Dinner will take place later in the evening in the courtyard of the church.
Source:Front Page Africa
March 01, 2021 07:18 UTC
Japanese Ambassador Accredited to Liberia Begins Five-Day Visit to Liberia
Monrovia – The Ambassador of Japan to Liberia His Excellency HIMENO Tsutomu with residence in Ghana will be visiting Liberia beginning Monday, March 1, 2021 to Friday, March 5, 2021. The Japanese Ambassador accredited to this capital is expected to meet with His Excellency Dr. George Manneh Weah, President of the Republic of Liberia and an array of other government officials. Ambassador Tsutomu will be accompanied by Ms. TERAGAKI Yuriya, First Secretary and Ms. UENO Hidemi, Coordinator of the Embassy. According to a Foreign Ministry release, Ambassador HIMENO visit is in two (2) fold, including conferring with President Weah on a number of diplomatic matters and Japan’s possible development cooperation projects as well as visiting the Japanese Counterpart Value Funded Projects in Liberia. As you may recall, the Government of Japan is financing a number of economic recovery projects under its KR Food Aid and Non-Project Grant Aid Programs in Liberia.
Source:Front Page Africa
March 01, 2021 07:07 UTC
Liberia: Girls for Change Climax National Debate Competition on the Acceleration of Youth Voices and Participation in Decision Making
Harbel Margibi – A civil society organization, Girls for Change climax its National Debate Competition on Friday, February 26, 2021. Event is been supported by Oxfam, Liberia with support from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Denmark under the Danida Project. The competition was held with representatives representing two counties Margibi and Montserrado, these debaters were recruited form various youth and students organizations. The debate competition brought together University and High School Students with little over 85 participants in attendance. During the debate Girls for Change committed to give the two teams a cash price as a means of motivation to allow them rollout a policy action based on some of the key recommendations outline during the debate.
Source:Front Page Africa
March 01, 2021 03:32 UTC
Liberia: AfricaRice Applauded for Innovation in Fish, Rice Production at Agriculture Fair
The Ministry of Agriculture (MOA), the National Fisheries and Aquaculture Authority (NaFAA) and CARI are collaborating with the implementers on the project. An impressed Agriculture Minister Cooper lauded AfricaRice for the innovations put into the project. So you have your rice and fish side by side.”Minister Cooper was even more fascinated about the floating cage. With the level of innovations AfricaRice has put in the project, he believes the agriculture sector would change rapidly. He lauded the initiators of the NAF, which he said, resonates as appear for investment in the agriculture sector.
Source:Front Page Africa
March 01, 2021 03:22 UTC
Covid-19 Vaccines And Its Power Dynamics Where Does Africa Stand
Out of these statistics, Africa has so far recorded 3.5% of global virus cases and 4% of global deaths, according to Africa- Center for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC, 2020). Now, the question that one would ask is where does Africa stand amid the power dynamics with regards to COVID Vaccines? These expressions could simply be pointed to conspiracy theories about outbreaks and global health threats because of a lack of trust from their governments. Out of these statistics, Africa has so far recorded 3.5% of global virus cases and 4% of global deaths, according to Africa- Center for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC, 2020). Also, as advanced by the International Economic Forum on Africa, vaccines should be considered global public goods.
Source:Front Page Africa
March 01, 2021 03:22 UTC
Liberia: Second Kosiah Defence Witness Testifies Against Him
In surprising testimony on Wednesday, the first defense witness testified that Kosiah had recruited him to be a combatant at age 12. In short interviews outside the trial, Gianoli said Kosiah has been heavily involved in the choosing of his two defense witnesses. Both defense witnesses also contradicted that claim telling the court said Kosiah was in Lofa between 1993 and 1994. The second defense witness told the three-judge panel Kosiah fought in ULIMO’s capture of Voinjama and Foya. Kosiah told the court in December last year and again on Monday that he did not fight in those areas.
Source:Front Page Africa
February 28, 2021 12:00 UTC