Liberia: Alvin Nah-Doe Cries for Increased Support to Health, Education in Commencement Address
Monrovia – Liberian Neurosurgeon and commencement Speaker at the University of Liberia (UL) 101st Joint – Convocation, Md. As the saying goes … Health is wealth and I will add by extension that a quality health system begets a wealthy nation,” Dr. Doe said Monday, March 3, 2021. “Educating people enables them to obtain safer jobs, increased health literacy, take preventive healthcare measures, avoid riskier health behaviors and demand better – quality health services,” he added. “Secure equipment and consumables which will enhance our performance,” Dr. Doe appealed. According to him, the 101st class is proud to be considered the university’s first class to experience the E- Learning program.
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March 04, 2021 12:11 UTC
Liberia: Ministry of Commerce Bars Media Coverage of Contaminated Rice Disposal
Monrovia — Journalists covering the Ministry of Commerce and Industry were left stunned on Tuesday, March 2 when officials of the Ministry of Commerce and Industry blocked them from covering the disposal of a huge quantity of contaminated rice it claimed to have seized at the Freeport of Monrovia. Parley promised to invite the media to provide coverage if all of the protocols were put in place. It then promised to provide further updates throughout and at the conclusion of the disposal exercise. However, FrontPage Africa has gathered that the Ministry of Commerce & Industry has begun disposing the contaminated rice behind closed doors for the past two days. An Unofficial estimate puts the total quantity of rice imported in 2020 at 370,000 tons.
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March 04, 2021 11:49 UTC
Liberia: Kosiah’s Defense Cites Plaintiffs’ ‘Errors’ in Final Arguments
“The pleadings of the complainants are full of errors,” Gianoli told the three-judge panel in a final argument that lasted more than six hours. The defense has stayed with that claim even after Kosiah’s own defense witnesses testified that he was there at that time. The Geneva-based Civitas Maxima headed by Alain Werner, the lawyer for four of the plaintiffs, represents victims of war crimes, while Monrovia-based GJRP documents human rights violations in Liberia. It is first war crimes trial in connection to the west African nation’s bloody civil war, which killed an estimated 250,000 people and displaced a million. It is also the first time the central European country is trying a person for war crimes in a civilian court.
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March 04, 2021 11:22 UTC
Bea Mountain Mining Corporation and MNG Gold Liberia Inc. Condemns Media Report
MONROVIA – Avesoro Holdings, which is one of the major investors in Liberia through its subsidiaries Bea Mountain Mining Corporation and MNG Gold Liberia Inc., condemns in the strongest terms the unethical and malicious article published against it on March 1, 2021 in the Independent Probe Newspaper titled “Massive Turkish Onslaught on Liberia’s Gold Industry Imminent Mineral Depletion Looms”. However, the publisher of the Independent Probe Newspaper showed absolutely no regard for the very tenets he pledged to promote as a journalist, by making allegations that are malicious and libelous on its face. This shows that the paper’s aim is to blackmail the company or undermine public confidence in our lawful operations in the Republic of Liberia. Avesoro is operating two largest commercial gold mines in Liberia and is always committed to explore and create new opportunities for people and the development of the country. Meanwhile, we would like to inform the public that all mining and exploration activities ongoing in Liberia are within the authority granted the company by the Mineral Development Agreements.
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March 04, 2021 11:12 UTC
Liberia’s Gender Minister Admonishes Cash Grant Receivers to Use it Rightly
Minister Tarr presents cash to a beneficiary in Sass Town, Grand Kru CountySass Town Grand Kru – Thousands of beneficiary households of the Gender Ministry’s Social Cash Transfer Program are currently receiving cash in Grand Kru and Maryland counties. The unconditional cash transfers are intended to support beneficiary households’ livelihood and help raise their standard of living. PartnershipThe Social Cash Transfer Program is a component of the Liberia Social Safety Nets Project (LSSN), financed by the World Bank and FCDO/UKaid. “I am happy that more women are cash recipients and are here representing their households on this program. The initiative is led by the Ministry’s Social Cash Transfer (SCT) Program, under the Liberia Social Safety Nets Project (LSSN), Financed by Foreign Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO/UKaid) and the World Bank.
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March 04, 2021 11:03 UTC
Liberia Anti-Corruption Clears Abu Kamara Who Criminally Received US$10k in Double Salary and Benefits
MONROVIA — Following months of restituting monies “criminally” received from the Government of Liberia (GOL), the Liberia Anti-Corruption Commission (LACC) has finally cleared Montserrado County district 15 Representative Abu Bana Kamara. of the Liberia Anti-Corruption Commission (LACC) is to prevent, investigate, and prosecute cases of corruption among public officials. The LACC, in its conclusion warned that Representative Kamara should be charged in keeping with “Sub chapter D. Theft and Related Offenses. The LACC pointed out that it has cleared Representative Kamara because, he has finally completed the payment of the funds fraudulently taken from the Liberian government. The decision taken to call on Representative Kamara to restitute monies he defrauded the government and subsequent clear him appears to be a new phenomenon in Liberia.
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March 04, 2021 08:26 UTC
Liberia: Bill Rogers Youths Foundation Engages in Agriculture Activity in Margibi County
Woryan Town, Margibi County – As part of efforts to promote agriculture, the Bill Rogers Youths Foundation (BRYF) has included the growing of varieties of crops on a portion of the land that was given to the organization for the construction of BRYF Sports Academy in Woryan Town, Margibi County. The Bill Rogers Youth Foundation (BRYF) is a not-for-profit organization and was founded in 2004. Emmanuel Kpoto is the president of the Bill Rogers Youth Foundation. According to Kpoto, income generated from the farm is used to empower women in Woryan Town, Margibi County. As a Humanitarian in the USA, he came as far from Chicago to grace the harvesting of one of the crops on the farm,” BRYF president said.
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March 04, 2021 08:23 UTC
Liberia: CEMESP Train Journalists in Solid Waste Management and Environmental Reporting
CEMESP will also, design and launch a competition targeting high schools and youth in communities in Greater Monrovia and organize joint actions on World Earth day and world environment day. Mr Joseph also expressed hope that after the training the journalists “will be equipped with the required skills” they need to report effectively on waste management and the environment. On Feb 2, 2021, CEMESP was awarded a six months Contract by the United Nations Office for Projects (UNOPS) . Making remarks on behalf of City Alliance, the head of Outreach and Education Yondeh Moore said the idea behind the training sterns from the fact that journalists are not versed with terminologies used in reporting on solid waste management and the environment. “Going forward,” she said, “we hope to have reporters in the greater Monrovia area developed their capacities concerning solid waste management and climate resilience journalism”.
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March 04, 2021 08:13 UTC
Liberia: Maryann Cheeseman School of Home Economics and Cosmetology Graduates Urged to ‘Transform Society’
County Education Officer of the Montserrado County School System Madam Cecel Tartee Reeves Speaking to Graduates at the Maryann Cheeseman School of Home Economics and Cosmetology 49th Graduation CeremonyMonrovia — County Education Officer of the Montserrado County School System Madam Cecel Tartee Reeves has called on graduates of the Maryann Cheeseman School of Home Economics and Cosmetology to use what they have learned and change their society for good. The County Education Officer of the Montserrado County School System made the remark over the weekend when she served as guest speaker for the 49th graduation ceremony of the Maryann Cheeseman School of Home Economics and Cosmetology. To all those who contributed to the success of these graduates, I say thank you; keep on the good work to help transform the minds of our people.”The Maryann Cheeseman School of Home Economics and Cosmetology were established and are managed by the Liberian government. The County Education Officer of the Montserrado County School system says vocational and technical education is the solution to Liberia’s illiteracy problem. Sellee added: “Maryann Cheeseman is challenging you the beneficiaries to take seriously this training by practicing what you have learned if you failed society will be the judge – that you refused to utilize the skills achieved to change the community and country you reside.”
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March 04, 2021 07:18 UTC
Liberia: Somalia Drive Poised for Dedication; To be Renamed Japan Freeway
Monrovia – The visiting Japanese Ambassador accredited to Liberia, His Excellency HIMENO Tsutomu, has disclosed that work on the Somalia Drive, soon to be renamed the ‘Japan Freeway’ is expected to be completed in May 2021. The Japanese Envoy indicated that His Government is very pleased with progress being made thus far and the level of knowledge transfer to the local engineer, who are prepared to carry out retain maintenance. According to a Foreign Ministry release, Ambassador Tsutomu made these remarks when he paid a courtesy call on the Liberian Foreign Minister, Ambassador Dee-Maxwell Saah Kemayah, Sr., on Tuesday, March 2, 2021. In response, Liberian Foreign Minister Dee Maxwell Saah Kemayah, Sr, said the government of Liberia is pleased with the level of relationship with Japan, noting that discussion with the Japanese Ambassador center around both bilateral and multilateral issues. In conclusion, Minister Kemayah requested that the next TICAD conference be held in Monrovia, which Ambassador Tsutomu was very passionate about.
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March 03, 2021 22:41 UTC
Liberia: Africa Development Management Associates Launched to Provide Policy Formulation for Govts, Corporate Institutions in Africa
According to Mr. McIntosh, they have proven professionals with technical competences and experiences in formulating, managing national development and diplomatic policies, strategies, initiatives and institutions in Africa. “ADMA strongly believe that transforming structures and outcomes of national economies for ensuring better jobs, sustainable growth and shared development cannot happen on its own,” Mr. McIntosh explained. We help private and public sector change their approach to development in ways that produce outstanding outcome,” Mr. McIntosh said. Mr. Shoniyin assured partners that the relationship would be a one-sided. They are supported by a team of specialized subject-matter Associates with experiences ranging from 10-24 years doing development and/or diplomatic work.
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March 03, 2021 06:00 UTC
Liberia: The Late Dr. Thomas Jaye
At the cemetery, the KAIPTC delegation laid wreath on the grave of the late Dr. Jaye and prayed that his soul rest in peace. “It is now known as the Thomas Jaye Work-in-Progress Series. I am referring to the late Professor Thomas Jaye who worked with the KAIPTC between 2004 and 2018 and became the Deputy Director for Research and Programmes. At the KAIPTC, he said the late Dr. Jaye made sterling contribution in mentoring our young staff, supporting the advancement of the research agenda and the evolution of the KAIPTC. I would like to invite you at this stage, to join me to observe one minute silence in honour of the late Professor Thomas Jaye… [one minute silence].…may his soul rest in peace,” he, among other things, added.
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March 03, 2021 05:48 UTC
Senator Jonathan Kaipay and Partners Dedicate Bridge Linking Bassa and Nimba
Grand Bassa – Decades of finding it difficult for the people of Klehn town to get their way to other parts of the county and Nimba, Grand Bassa County Senator Jonathan Kaipay, through the help of the United Methidist Church, has dedicated a bridge over the Wee River, District 3c, Grand Bassa County. The Klehn Town Wee Bridge connects Grand Bassa and Nimba counties . Before now, vehicle had never passed through Klehn town to get to Nimba or from the other side, due to the lack of bridge. The head of Liberia United Methodist Development Services mentioned that the people of Klehn town contributed 5 percent, while the Methodist Church contributed 40 and the Senator contributed 55 percent. Speaking, Senator Jonathan Kaipay thanked the United Methodist Church and the community for their steadfastness in ensuring that the bridge was completed.
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March 03, 2021 05:37 UTC
Liberia: Miss Therchie Williams Leading the Fight Against Period Poverty
Period Poverty remains one of the many global challenges that limit thousands of Liberian girls and women access to sanitation and tools needed for a healthy and safe menstruation. Miss Therchie Williams is the reigning Queen of Miss philanthropy Africa. She hails from Maryland County; Liberia She is inspired by the everyday challenges of girl’s women and populations that are at risk. Through her crown she is combating on a journey to combat period poverty and advocate for a sustainable solution that would mitigate the plethora of challenges women and girls face with period poverty. Miss Therchie fight for a better society did not begin with period poverty but a consistent initiative connected around some of the pressing issues in our country and Africa at large.
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March 03, 2021 05:26 UTC
American-born Liberian Rising Star’s Music Ranks High overseas
Monrovia — American born Liberian musical artist, Lortonio continues to hit the limelight overseas with her captivating songs as they continue to rank high. Concurrently, she began making her mark on the Phoenix music scene by teaming up with the region’s top coming up hip hop, R&B and Latin musicians. In the summer of 2017, Lortonio began to make her mark in the Liberian music scene. In an interview with FrontPage Africa’s Entertainment Desk, Lortonio said she likes to widen her variety when it comes to music. She is pushing her music to be bigger and better by always giving her fans more than what is expected.
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March 03, 2021 05:15 UTC