Liberia: Covid-19 Vaccine Is Finally Here
IT IS GOOD news that the COVID-19 vaccine has arrived. Thankfully, delivery was made possible after a consignment of doses was cleared by the Indian government and drug manufacturers for COVID-19 Vaccine Global Access Facility (COVAX) member countries. AFTER A YEAR of global disruptions due to the COVID-19 pandemic leading to deaths and hundreds of infection, economic breakdown, the path to recovery for the people of Liberia can finally begin. FOREIGN MINISTER KEMAYAH assured citizens that the vaccine provided to Liberia has been tested, proven to be fate to be utilized. Michael A. McCarthy congratulated the Government of Liberia on their continued commitment to reducing the transmission and halting the spread of COVID-19 in Liberia and in the region.
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March 08, 2021 11:26 UTC
Liberia: Supreme Court Puts Stay Order on the Certification of the Lofa County Senator-elect Brownie Samukai
Passewe asked the court to halt the certification of Samukai because he has been convicted by the Supreme Court for the crime of money laundering. Samukai has experienced mixed rulings with the Supreme Court since he won the senatorial seat in Lofa. The Supreme Court ruled in favor of Samukai and mandated to the NEC to proceed with the matter. But the Supreme Court ruled in favor of Samukai and sent the mandate to the NEC to proceed with the matter. The way you wrote it, I am not sure if its from criminal court c, the lower court of supreme court.
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March 08, 2021 10:52 UTC
Liberia: Govt, EU Light up Peace Island as Part of US$63 Million Electricity Project in Monrovia & Suburbs
The community is the first to be electrified under the ‘Light Up Monrovia project’, a US$63 million scheme supported by the EU through the Monrovia Consolidation of Electricity Transmission and Distribution Project. Speaking at the event on Friday, President Weah said the electrification of Peace Island Community and other suburbs of Monrovia will drive development, provide security and bring together families and communities. Also speaking, Ambassador Delahousse, declaring President Weah as “Darkness Medicine,” pledged the EU Member States’ continued support to Liberia’s development drive. Meanwhile, Finance and Development Planning Minister, Samuel D. Tweah informed the gathering that aside from the Peace Island electricity project, government has also signed a US$42 Million rural electricity project with its partner. “You already know him [President Weah] as bad road and darkness medicines, it will be also good to make some finance available for road project,” Tweah noted.
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March 08, 2021 08:37 UTC
Liberia: Japanese Embassy Inspects Wash Facilities Implemented By Surido In Bong County
PROJECTS SURIDO HAVE IMPLEMENTEDSince the formation of SURIDO, she has engaged in project implementation with various organizations. In this project, SURIDO organized Gender sensitive farmers, comprising mostly of youth and influential adults in the communities. SURIDO has implemented WASH project constructed wells, and trained Hand pump mechanics for Save The Children Liberia in Kakata, Magibi County. In this project, SURIDO was able to trained twenty five member’s health club for each of the eighteen schools. SURIDO signed a Community WASH project (PCA) in July 2016 in partnership with UNICEF Liberia.
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March 08, 2021 08:15 UTC
Leymah Gbowee Recalls Decade of Advocating for Women’s Right in Liberia
At the program, Sirleaf and Gbowee embraced each other and described the moment as “historic”, promising to work together. Sirleaf said her presence at the program was to show to the world that she and Gbowee have smoked peace pipe. Sirleaf acknowledged the role played by Gbowee during the peak of the country’s 14-year civil war in which she championed peace through the Gbowee Peace Foundation, which Sirleaf said, paved the way for her presidency in 2005. Gbowee and the women of Liberia laid the foundation for peace before my election as president of Liberia,” Sirleaf said. Gbowee said they recruiting women for the mass action, especially unemployed women who were bereaved from the civil war.
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March 08, 2021 07:41 UTC
Liberia: Freedom Radio, Premier Media Marketing Group Sign First Outsourcing Media Marketing Partnership Agreement
MONROVIA — Freedom Communications Incorporated and Exclusive Multi Media Group has entered a media marketing partnership agreement for the purposes of branding and sourcing of revenues for the institution. This means Freedom Communications Incorporated will focus more on creative and innovative programs contents and presentation, while Exclusive Multi Media Group will source for sponsorship in order to economically maximize the air time. Speaking following the brief signing ceremony, the General Manager of Freedom Communications Incorporated Abraham Wheon calls it a testing moment interns of sourcing business media landscape. The Chief Executive Officer of Exclusive Multi Media Peter King Quaye assured the management of Freedom that this pilot agreement is going to mark the new beginning in the Liberian media. Freedom Communications Incorporated is Liberia’s fastest growing institution that brings professional and quality broadcasting.
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March 08, 2021 07:18 UTC
Liberia: An urgent call for women’s participation in political leadership as we celebrate International Women’s Day
On March 8 of every year, the world usually gathers to reflect and celebrate women’s achievements. What is there to celebrate when it comes to women’s participation in the decision-making process of our country? According to the UN women, Liberia ranks 40 out of 54 African countries in terms of the number of women in parliament and 149 out of 191 countries worldwide. IWD is not only a time to celebrate women but also a time to call for change. It is time for our Legislature to swiftly revisit all those legislations that have failed in the past which ‘aimed’ to promote women’s political participation.
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March 07, 2021 17:03 UTC
Liberia Receives 96,000 Doses of COVID-19 Vaccines
Minister Kemayah said the government is thrilled with the initial doses of 96,000 doses of the COVID-19 Vaccines, stating that it will further demonstrate Liberia’s preparedness in continuation of fighting the Virus, noting that what they have received had further demonstrate astute leadership of President Weah. Foreign Minister Kemayah assured citizens that the vaccine provided to Liberia has been tested, proven to be fate to be utilized. Minister Jallah said that the consignment of COVAX Vaccine is very important to the government of Liberia continued fight against the COVID-19 pandemic. Dr. Jallah noted that the government attaches great importance to the protection of its citizens especially with the arrival COVAX Vaccine. The fast arrival of safe and effective COVID-19 vaccines has shown that multilateralism and multi-actor partnerships work to solve the most pressing problems.
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March 07, 2021 11:26 UTC
Liberia: Americares Constructs Incinerator, Ambulance to Grand Bassa Government Hospital
GRAND BASSA — Prior to the construction of the new incinerator and placenta pit, the Liberia Government Hospital in Grand Bassa County, the Incinerator and Placenta Pit were outdated as need for new ones could not be overemphasized until the Americares stepped in to help. In consultation with the Grand Bassa County Health team, Americares agreed to construct a modern incinerator and a placenta pit. The U.S.-based organization also donated to the Zondo Clinic and the Liberian Government Hospital in Grand Bassa County. The Grand Bassa County Health Team, Americares and the Ministry of Health signed a Memorandum of Understanding for the construction of an incinerator, placenta pit, and a waste holding building at the Government Hospital in Buchanan. In 2017, the Value of Americares donation was worth US $149,859.87 and was distributed to over 15 heath facilities in Montserrado and Grand Bassa Counties.
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March 06, 2021 17:48 UTC
Liberia: Maritime Institute Resumes Academic Activities as Pres. Weah Urges Students to Strive for Excellence
Monrovia — President George Weah has overemphasized the importance of the Liberia Maritime Training Institute (LMTI) describing it as a reliable component in making Liberia a maritime nation to reckon with. President Weah said education and professional skills provided at LMTI are essential to developing a pool of national workforce. President Weah stated further: I have learned with satisfaction that the 24 cadets who graduated in 2019 are doing well, by all accounts. President Weah commended the Commissioner of Maritime Authority, Lenn Eugene Nagbe for the able leadership demonstrated since his appointment evidenced by the timely re-opening of this Training Academy. He pledged that Government will remain committed to supporting the growth and development of the Liberia Maritime Training Institute through the Liberian Maritime Authority.
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March 06, 2021 11:03 UTC
Liberia: Witness Shows Scar as Massaquoi Trial Hears of Killing and Rape at Waterside
He said he will send everyone to heaven and when we get there we should say ‘Angel Gabriel sent us’,” he said. Earlier witnesses have described the same warnings and the alias they say Massaquoi used, “Angel Gabriel”. “Angel Gabriel”, Civillian 77 said, took four men from among those captured, a distance away from the rest towards West Point and killed them. The witness said soldiers informed “Angel Gabriel” and his men that they were sent by Benjamin Yeaten to put the situation at Waterside under control. He made the statement that ‘I Angel Gabriel, I am going to kill you and when you die, tell God I, Angel Gabriel, killed you’.
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March 06, 2021 09:11 UTC
Liberia: CEMENCO Refutes FPA Report
The attention of the Management of Liberia Cement Corporation (CEMENCO) is disturbingly drawn to a story carried in the March 2, 2021, edition of FrontPage Africa (FPA) News Paper under the heading: LIBERIA: CEMENCO LINKED TO FRAUDULENT PACKAGING OF CEMENT. Even though the story is purported to be the outcome of an investigation conducted by FPA, Management says that at no time was it contacted by FPA to confirm and/or get its side of the story. Certainly, Management is left to wonder what kind of “investigation” was it that blind-eyed the other side (CEMENCO). Management says that from the above narrative, it is clear that CEMENCO has not engaged in any “deceptive business practice” as alleged. The Management of CEMENCO is presently in consultation with its Layers to review its legal actions.
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March 05, 2021 12:22 UTC
Liberia: National Elections Commission Submits US$1.1 Million Budget for By-elections in Bomi, Bong & Grand Gedeh Counties
Capitol Hill, Monrovia – The National Elections Commission (NEC) has informed lawmakers on Capitol Hill that it would cost the government US$1.1 million to conduct three by-elections in Bomi, Bong and Grand Gedeh Counties. The NEC made the disclosure in two separate communications to the House of Representatives, following announcements by the House of vacancies in the three counties. In the communication, the NEC put the cost of the elections for Bomi County District #1 at US$340, 010.77, US$359, 162.27 for Grand Gedeh District #1 and US$400,000 for Bong County District #2. The letter bearing the budget for Bong County arrived late on Thursday after the House had adjourned session, according to officials. There were several members of the House of Representatives who contested for Senatorial seats in the just ended elections.
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March 05, 2021 12:11 UTC
Liberia’s Traditional Leaders Sound Warning To Opposition Politicians ‘Preventing Developments’; ‘Undermining’ George Weah-led Government
Chief Karwor had gone Ghana to attend a meeting organized by the leadership of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS). Chief Karwor pointed out that traditional leaders will very soon petition the National Legislature to pass a law that will prevent opposition politicians from orchestrating chaos or instability if they do not become successful during future elections. Chief Karwor hinted that the proposed petition will also be totally against the undermining or “fighting” a person who wins the presidency, regardless of status. He reminded his colleagues to desist from playing the role of opposition politicians to undermine the growth and development of the society. Chief Karwor furthered: “The way I see Ghana.
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March 05, 2021 08:58 UTC
Liberia: Kosiah Demands US$1.5M in Compensation
Alieu Kosiah shouts in the Swiss Federal Criminal Court at the start of his trial in December 2020. By James Harding Giahyue, New Narratives Senior Justice Correspondent“The long, unjustified detention of which he has subjected demands compensation,” Dmitri Gianoli, Kosiah’s lawyer, told judges on Thursday in his second day of closing arguments. Plaintiffs are required to claim compensation in a civil action in Switzerland whether or not the accused can pay. Kosiah, 45, faces 25 counts of murder, cannibalism, rape, sexual enslavement, forced transport, looting and recruitment of a child-soldier. “Alieu Kosiah must be acquitted of all charges because he was not there,” he told the three-judge panel hearing the case.
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March 05, 2021 08:48 UTC