“Roll Your Sleeves to Take Liberia From Evil And Corrupt Forces Preventing Progress” -PLP Chairman Wilmot Paye Urges Liberians
He also served as Assistant Minister for Land and Rail Transport during the administration of ex-Liberian President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf. Paye attributed the growing wave of economic hardship and poverty confronting Liberians to the lack of adequate national leadership. He pointed out that the PLP will be a “community-based” party that will be well structured and organized across the nation. For those of you who are undecided and are still outside there-there is no better place to go in the interest of Liberia than the People’s Liberation Party”. “There is no any other political party that anybody can take risk with in the interest of Liberia than the People’s Liberation Party.
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March 16, 2021 07:07 UTC
Liberia: Police Chief Blames Judiciary for Releasing Hardcore Armed Robbers Back into the Communities
‘Bad Man Roberts’ was killed in a brutal ex-change of fire with the police leaving a senior officer of the LNP anti-robbery unit, Chief. In that incident, two of the robbers Cooper Harris and Moses Fiah wereshot in the right hip and right leg, respectively by the LNP anti-robbery squad. Col. Sudue said the LNP night patrol has been beefed up by the purchasing of new vehicles for the LNP by President George Weah. “We would like to thank His Excellency, President George M. Weah for purchasing some vehicles for the LNP which has rejuvenated the night patrol. Upon receiving these vehicles, we have re-enforced our night patrol which has yield a significant dividend,” he said.
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March 16, 2021 07:07 UTC
Government Reportedly Indebted to Forest Affected Communities More than US$3M Land Rental Fees
MONROVIA — The National Benefit Sharing Trust Board (NBSTB) said the Government of Liberia owes forest affected communities more than US$3 million in land rental fees accrued through commercial logging activities. The 12-months project seeks to build the capacity of the NBST to effectively monitor and evaluate projects awarded to forest affected communities. The project aims to improve forest governance, through the provision of technical assistance, building the capacity of forest committees to undertake necessary projects in eligible forest affected countries. “We convened the National Forest Forum to discuss how we can manage money that should come to our institution to develop forest affected communities. We are doing this by working harder with the Union of communities’ forest development committees,” she added.
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March 16, 2021 06:56 UTC
Liberia: Cummings Africa Foundation Awards Scholarship to 20 College Students for 2021-2022 Academic Year
Monrovia – It was moments of joy and a sense of fulfillment on Saturday when the Cummings Africa Foundation (CAF) awarded 20 full scholarships to prospective students to pursue tertiary studies in the areas of science, technology, engineering, math (STEM) and agriculture. Speaking further, he called on the students to work harder to stay on the scholarship, adding Liberians are exceptionally talented and smart. “I have the blessings of living and working in many countries in Africa and around the world. Dr. Brownell said “The Cummings Africa Foundation values education and believes that financial constraints should not limit a person from pursuing higher education. CAF remains committed to having a positive impact on the lives of people in as many communities as possible.
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March 16, 2021 06:45 UTC
Liberia: PLP Grabs Former UP Stalwart And Over 150 Others
Don’t join to eatKansuah, however, challenged other supporters and partisans of the PLP to be “disciples” of the PLP in their respective communities. He urged Liberians to desist from the negative habit of moving from one political party to another to “eat”. “It bothers me sometimes when people say I am going to this (political) party to eat. Because of the things what we stand for, that’s why we have been called the People’s Liberation Party. Because of the things that we stand for, that’s why we have been called the People’s Liberation Party.
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March 16, 2021 01:30 UTC
OHCHR Conducts Baseline Survey and Knowledge Gap Assessment of the United Nations Security Council Resolution on Women Peace and Security in Liberia
MONROVIA — The United Nations Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) has conducted a Baseline Survey and Knowledge Gap Assessment of the United Nations Security Council Resolutions on Women Peace and Security in Liberia. On Friday, March 12, 2021, a Validation Workshop on the findings of the Baseline Survey and Knowledge Gap Assessment was held in Monrovia. The Baseline Survey and Knowledge Gap Assessment were carried out under a project entitled: Advancing Implementation of the UNSCR 1325 on Women, Peace and Security through Strengthening Accountability Frameworks, Innovation Financing and Gender Responsive Budgeting. The knowledge gap assessment was conducted on Gender, Masculinity, Human Rights Standards, Human rights-based approach and the National Action Plan on Women, Peace and Security. The knowledge gap assessment will guide the planning of project activities and the integration of a rights-based approach in all project activities.
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March 16, 2021 01:30 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
University of Liberia, LISGIS Launch Bachelor of Science Degree in Statistics
Monrovia — The Liberia Statistics and Geo-Information Services (LISGIS) and the State-run University of Liberia (UL) on Thursday, March 11, launched for the first time in Liberia a Bachelor of Science Degree in Statistics at the University of Liberia. The Statistical program at the University of Liberia is supported by the World Bank under the Harmonizing and Improving Statistics in West Africa Project (HISWA). Speaking at the UL’s Auditorium, LISGIS Director-General Prof. Francis Wreh lauded the University of Liberia for the partnership to establish for the first time an undergraduate degree in Statistics. He added that for this reason, the University of Liberia, which is a state-owned university, has been identified to spearhead the component. LISGIS DG said there has been the quest for a degree in Statistics since the establishment of the University of Liberia, first as Liberia College in 1862 and then as a full-fledged University in the 1950s.
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March 16, 2021 01:18 UTC
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: 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: 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
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
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