Liberia: Foya Wants Death Sentence for Alieu Kosiah in War Crimes Trial
Tawa Tamba touches the exact place in Foya City where ULIMO killed her sister in June 1993, allegedly under the order of Alieu Kosiah, who is now on trial for war crimes in Switzerland. Kosiah is the first accused Liberian war criminal to face trial for war crimes committed in the Liberian civil war. “I want him to be killed because he killed my sister,” Tamba says fighting back tears and rage. Those three years it controlled Foya, ULIMO committed some of the worst atrocities in Liberia’s 14-year civil conflict. Mary Ndiminin, widow of Saah Ndiminin ,who was killed and cannibalized by ULIMO rebels in Foya in 1993, cries in an interview.
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December 07, 2020 00:44 UTC
Liberia: The Tough Battle Grounds in the Senatorial Election
The larger part of the impact he would make at the election would be based on the support from the electorates. It is crunch time for Nimba County senator, Thomas Grupee. Factors that would work for him are said to be legion, but the most significant among them is the strong political support he has behind him. In 2017, the county’s support for President George Weah proved to be crucial in an election that swept him to the presidency. Eight candidates including incumbent Senator Nyounblee Karnga Lawrence are expected to contest in the Grand Bassa County senatorial election.
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December 07, 2020 00:22 UTC
Liberia: The Future of Liberia’s Mining Industry: Young UL Trained Geologists Making Headwaves at Bea Mountain
It involves the assigning of young university graduates by the Ministry to the private mining company where they are given the chance to advance their experience in the technical and practical aspects of the mining profession. “My plan was to be a mining engineer; not just to go to school but to be a piratical mining engineer. So, with this job I am happy that I’m practicing my filed of studies,” says Fatumata Binta Barrie, 36, who is the only female amongst the four recently employed by Liberia’s first industrial gold mining company. Andrew Jusu Hina, 30, is a 2017 graduate of the University of Liberia who also worked briefly as a volunteer with the MME before he was also seconded at the mining company. Kollie assured that he and other engineers will continue giving support to young Liberian engineers to help them advance their professionalism.
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December 07, 2020 00:22 UTC
Liberia: CICO Renews Commitment to Government’s Pro-Poor Agenda
Mr. Yang stressed that the company past record of successfully implementing several key projects in Liberia is a clear testimony of CICO’s continuous commitment in providing quality service to a nation in dare need of road connectivity. He noted that CICO has built a solid reputation in the construction of roads and other engineering work in Liberia over the past years, something which today puts it at the forefront of construction companies in Liberia and certainly among the best in West Africa. “CICO will continue to work in achieving our goals in Liberia while also placing emphasis on the protection of our workers and contractors, realizing that our company has zero tolerance for bad labor practice,’ Mr. Yang indicated. On December 2, 2020, the Government of Liberia and China Chongqing International Construction Corporation (CICO) reached an agreement for the construction of the 39-kilometer stretch of road linking Ganta and Saclepea. The upgrading works will begin in Ganta at the intersection of the Suakoko Highway and end at Saclepea.
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December 06, 2020 23:37 UTC
“Skills, Technological Advancement, Will Give Us The Africa We Want” – President Tells AU Assembly
MONROVIA – The President of the Republic of Liberia, His Excellency Dr. George Manneh Weah, has called on African countries to focus efforts on crafting policies and programs that can create skills and technological advancement on the continent. President Weah said the assembly was an opportunity for the continent to reflect and build on collective efforts towards addressing and removing fundamental causes and drivers of conflicts. “I speak to you today in representation and on behalf of His Excellency President Weah, Mr. Kemayah further clarified. “To this end, we must do all in our power to work towards achieving the African Development Agenda 2063, which clearly projects the Africa we want, Minister Kemayah Said. This is the time for unity – a time for silencing the guns, as in unity, success is sure”.
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December 06, 2020 23:37 UTC
Liberia: Radio Personality and Humanitarian, Karishma Pelham Raad, Wins Two International Awards
Though the fight against COVID-19 is not one hundred percent won yet, Mrs. Karishma Pelham Raad, Liberia’s top radio personality and humanitarian went extreme to make sure the mortality rate of the virus is minimal through donations and selfless humanitarian services. Mrs. Pelham Raad, who is the first brand ambassadors of the Aqualife Water Bottling Company, Security Expert Guard Agency of Liberia (SEGAL), Nicom Distillery and Media Personality, said the event was created as a celebration of hope, and acknowledgment of humanity. African Goodwill Ambassador is an international body of Humanitarian service providers, excellent leaders, community developers, and Peace Ambassadors. The award ceremonies, according to several videos footage, was the biggest Humanitarian accolade in Africa judging from the previous 7 editions. In July of this year, Mrs. Pelham Raad called on well-meaning Liberians and philanthropists to help save the life of a five-month-old baby boy, Destiny Moore, who has been diagnosed with a heart and cervical spine problem.
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December 06, 2020 23:26 UTC
Liberia: Inter-Ministerial Task Force on TVET Validates National TVET Policy with a Plan to avoid a ‘Dead-end’ Approach
Monrovia – The Inter-Ministerial Task Force on Technical and Vocational Education and Training has validated the National TVET Policy and operational plan intending to upgrade the sector. The theme for the validation of the National TVET Policy Review Report is “Creating Livelihood Opportunities through TVET”. Mr. Dukuly added that particular attention should be paid to the country’s context, including human development, economic activities, and labor market demands. “The Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) system in Liberia is still fragmented despite the formulation of the TVET policy in 2015,” Mr. Dukuly said. No law guarding TVET, fragmented system, and the failure to establish the Liberia TVET Commission he said are hindering the progress of TVET in Liberia.
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December 06, 2020 23:26 UTC
Liberia First Lady Holds One-Day Roundtable Dialogue to Commemorate World AIDS Day Celebration
Monrovia – The First Lady of Liberia Madam Clar Weah has held a one-day roundtable dialogue on AIDS with an aim to stop new HIV infections and get people on lifesaving, infection-preventing treatment amidst COVID-19 pandemic. This year’s global theme is Global is “Global solidarity, shared responsibility”. Liberia First Lady added: “Unfortunately, HIV and AIDS remain a public health threat to our country and population. According to her, the COVID-19 pandemic has made it difficult in fighting to eradicate AIDS around the globe. “Despite all, The COVID-19 pandemic taught us a key lesson “no one is safe until everyone is safe’.
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December 06, 2020 23:24 UTC
Liberia: Foreign Affairs Minister Kemayah Says Liberia’s ‘PAPD’ Success Depends on Its Foreign Service
Monrovia – Dee-Maxwell Saah Kemayah, the Minister of Foreign Affairs, says the Pro-Poor Agenda for Prosperity and Development will be unachievable without the help of its Foreign Missions and Consular Generals. The Minister of Foreign Affairs made the disclosure at the closure of the four-day retreat at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs over the weekend. Minister Kemayah said the home office and the foreign missions and consular generals are the pillars of the bridge. Foreign Affairs Minister further stated that the support of individuals in the foreign service is cardinal in the developmental drive of the country. The Minister of Foreign Affairs praised Liberia’s international partners for their supports for the development of the country.
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December 06, 2020 23:15 UTC
Liberia: KEEP Dedicates 2 New Reading Rooms in Pleebo & Harper cities, Maryland County
HARPER, Maryland County – In Harper, the Reading Room serves 2 schools, the G.T. Established in the early 1920s, the George Tubman Brewer was built by the first Superintendent of Harper, Joseph Gibson. He expressed appreciation to KEEP Liberia and commended the organization on the work it has done in Maryland. Earlier in the day, there was also the dedication of the Reading Room at the Pleebo Demonstration School which caters to 2,100 students. The Pleebo Demonstration school’s Reading Room is valued at US$19,000.
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December 06, 2020 23:14 UTC
CENTAL Board Chair Calls For Concerted Efforts To Tackle Corruption In Liberia
Monrovia – The Board Chairman of the Center for Transparency and Accountability in Liberia (CENTAL) says tackling the menace of corruption in Liberia requires more robust and concerted efforts of every citizen as well as actors in the private and public sectors. We need collaboration and partnership in fighting corruption because it will take more than an institution or sector to fight. This can’t be a government alone thing; it is the responsibility of every one of us in here and out there to fight corruption,” Cllr Warner said. Ndubusi Nwabudike called on the private sector to join the battle against corruption, because according to him, the private sector is in most cases the main facilitator of corruption. This year’s theme is about the private sector, because corruption goes beyond government, but in all sectors of the country,” Cllr.
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December 06, 2020 23:03 UTC
Sen. Nyonblee Kangar-Lawrence Tells Mammoth Crowd of Supporters in Buchanan
Buchanan, Grand Bassa – It was a clear reminder of the fallen vision bearer of the Liberty’s 2017 campaign launch as similar crowd showed up to support Senator Nyonblee Kangar Lawrence’s Senatorial bid. Thousands of Grand Bassa citizens flooded the streets of Buchanan chanting political slogans in the name of the Liberty Party political leader. The Chairman of the Collaborating Political Parties (CPP), Mr. Alexander Benedict Cummings and other top executives of the CPP were present at the official launch of Nyonblee Kangar Lawrence’s campaign. Senator Lawrence who is also the political leader of the Liberty Party in a joyful mood expressed gratitude to the citizens of county for their continuous support . “Your action today proved to me that I have won the election but you are going for the confirmation on December 8”.
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December 06, 2020 21:22 UTC
How President Weah’s Impromptu School Visit and Interest Has Enhanced and Strengthened Liberia’s Education Programme
President Weah at one of the doorways of the Kendeja Public SchoolPresident Weah at one of the doorways of the Kendeja Public SchoolThat was the case with the Kendeja Public School in Paynesville last week when the Liberian leader visited the educational facility. The school is supported by Bridge Liberia as part of the President’s education programme. Unannounced, President Weah arrived at the government school to the amazement of the students, staff and bystanders. Kendeja public school has long had the favourable attention of the President who has taken personal interest in the renovations at the school. The Kendeja Public School is a government institution whose educational component is being run by Bridge Liberia, one of the Liberia Educational Advancement Program (LEAP) – a partner to the Ministry of Education.
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December 06, 2020 19:07 UTC
Liberia: Man Arrested with Gun at Unity Party Headquarters
Congo Town – Private security guards at the Unity Party headquarters where Senator Abraham Darius Dillon is expected to climax his political campaign have arrested a man identified as Patrick Ballah in possession of a single barrel gun and several rounds. He was booked by a female security guard at the entrance while trying to make his into the compound. When quizzed why he was in possession of firearm, he said it was for his personal protection. “I brought the arm so I can protect myself because my friend informed me that some guys were coming to attack me. Ballah further stated that he is a resident of the Police Academy Community and is a strong supporter of the opposition Collaborating Political Parties (CPP).
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December 06, 2020 17:26 UTC
Liberia: Pres. Weah Condemns Violence against CPP Candidate and Supporters in Grand Cape Mount
Monrovia – President George M. Weah has strongly condemned a reported act of political violence which took place in Porkpar District, Grand Cape Mount County, ahead of Tuesday’s Senatorial elections. The President said the government will not condone such violent action by any group of citizens and political party. He was refering to reports that a convoy belonging to the opposition CPP Senatorial candidate in Grand Cape Mount County, Simeon Taylor, came under attack and two of his vehicles set ablaze after a tussle ensued between rival supporters of political parties. President Weah emphasized that elections are about the exercise of people’s democratic rights and should be void of any kind of violence. The President then warned that the Government will not hesitate in bringing to book any group of individuals who engages in acts of violence during and after the upcoming elections.
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December 06, 2020 10:56 UTC