Liberia: The ‘People’s Ambassador’ Get a Key Role in Biden’s Cabinet
In nominating the former Ambassador to Liberia Tuesday, Mr. Biden trumpeted her thirty-five years in the foreign service, particularly in Liberia where she was beloved as The People’s Ambassador”. Former President Sirleaf, during whose reign Madam Greenfield served, in a Twitter Post paid tribute to friend to Liberia. Prior to that she served as US ambassador to Liberia under both George W Bush and Obama. Years after her tenure as Ambassador to Liberia, Dr. Thomas-Greenfield, who played a pivotal role in Bidens’ transition team acknowledges that she is forever linked to Liberia. President Sirleaf set standards during her 12 years as President of Liberia.
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November 25, 2020 05:37 UTC
Liberia: Judge Blamo Dixon Step Aside in Senate Secretary Singbeh US$5m Corruption Case
Monrovia – Criminal Court ‘C’ Judge Blamo Dixon has recused himself from presiding over Senate Secretary J. Nanborlor F. Singbeh US$5m corruption case. Judge Dixon stepped aside from the case due to alleged illegal and corrupt malpractices. He stepped aside from presiding over the case on Friday, November 20, 2020. His recusal stemmed from a motion filed to the court by government lawyers. In the motion titled Motion For Recusal, prosecution alleged that Judge Dixon had on multiple occasions been communicating with Defendant Singbeh and Champman Logan, one of the defendants in the case, which prosecution says undermines fair play and transparent justice.
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November 25, 2020 05:26 UTC
Liberia Council of Churches Mediation in ‘St. Moses’ Saga Hits Dead End
The grieving mothers claimed that their children are still alive and as such, the Liberia Council of Churches (LCC) must help ensure that their sons are brought back to them “alive and sound”. But speaking in an exclusive interview with FrontPageAfrica recently, Bishop Brown disclosed that the Council has held separate meetings with all parties involved in the saga. “The Council of Churches has been in contact with all the parties of this saga. The Government of Liberia, through the Ministry of Justice should make sure that all of these parties come together. Since then, the Government of Liberia (GOL), through the Liberia National Police (LNP), is reported to be investigating the matter.
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November 25, 2020 05:26 UTC
Liberia: Collaborating Political Parties Rallies Grand Gedeans to Elect Madam Felicia Duncan As First Female Lawmaker of the County Over Her Excellence Track Record
On Tuesday, the CPP called on voters in Grand Gedeh to make history by electing their favorite daughter, Madam Felicia F. D. Duncan as the county’s first female legislator. Grand Gedeh, in its 56 years as a county has not elected a female to the Liberian Legislature. And Madam Duncan is the best choice.”The ceremony was graced by cross session of citizens from various parts of the county including the CPP county leadership. The heads of several CPP auxiliaries and the county leadership praised Madam Duncan for her exceptional work and vowed to support her along the way. The County Coordinator of the Friends of Duncan, Veritha Garty Vleyee added: “What makes Madam Duncan exceptional is that she teaches people how to fish to become a better fisherman.
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November 25, 2020 05:26 UTC
Liberia: MOH and Partners End Non-Communicable Diseases and Injuries Forum
Monrovia – The Ministry of Health (MOH) through its Non-Communicable Diseases and Injuries(NCDIs) Division has ended a three-day forum with lines ministries, development partners and civil society organizations at the Bella Casa Hotel in Monrovia. Health experts including civil society at the forum were able to design plans that gear toward transforming Liberia’s non-communicable diseases and injuries Division at the Ministry of Health. During the interactive forum, medical experts threw spotlight and sharpened participants’ knowledge about the harmful effects of non-communicable diseases and injuries and its socioeconomic effects on ordinary Liberian lives. Speaking during the start of the three-day forum, the Chief Medical Officer of Liberia Dr. Francis Kateh said as a country, non-communicable disease is something that should not be overlooked. “It is important that we are now beginning to speak about non-communicable diseases.
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November 25, 2020 05:15 UTC
Liberia: AMEU Alumni Association Holds Career Day, Speaker Encourages Students To ‘Seek Value Over Money’
Look for a place where you will learn and not a place to get money,” Baysah urged the audience that included prospective graduates and students. “You can gain all the knowledge and have all the skills, and if you don’t know people who know people, then you know nobody,” Mr. Baysah said. “When you choose a mentor, choose well, because mentors will have influence over you,” Mr. Baysah told the prospective graduates. “It was important that alumni [association] come in to help develop students’ skills through this career day program,” Delamy said, while promising continued mentorship for the students. He said the move is based on research which has proven that several university graduates are unable to sit interviews or to write curriculum vitae properly.
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November 25, 2020 05:15 UTC
Liberia: High-level U.S. and UK Diplomatic Visits to ArcelorMittal
BUCHANAN ─ The newly accredited British Ambassador to Liberia, His Excellency Neil Bradley, and a senior delegation from the United States Embassy in Monrovia led by US Agency for International Development (USAID) Mission Director Sara R. Walter, have concluded visits to the ArcelorMittal Liberia Concession and mining operations in Yekepa, Nimba and Buchanan Grand Bassa Counties. Ambassador Bradley and the U.S. delegation were received by ArcelorMittal Liberia’s Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Scott Lowe and senior executives of the company during the visits. British Ambassador’s visit to TokadehThe British Ambassador’s field trip to Tokadeh also included an aerial view of the Port of Buchanan and rail infrastructure. “It is great to have the opportunity to visit the ArcelorMittal Liberia operations to see their current investment in Liberia and hear about their ambitious plans for expansion. Reflecting on the visit she said: “I would say my key take-a-ways are that I see a real engine for economic growth here for Liberia….
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November 25, 2020 05:03 UTC
Rawlings & Ouattara, About the ECO
A video he posted a few months ago, when Ivorian President Alassane Ouattara singlehandedly put an end to ECOWAS move towards one currency. The ECO currency was designed by ECOWAS countries. Rawlings said he was a Nkrumah Pan-Africanist while Ouattara is of the Houphouet-Boigny stock. The ECO, as envisioned by ECOWAS will never materialize with the current economic divide between the CFA countries and the other member states. The difference between Ouattara and Rawlings epitomizes the difficulties the sub-region has encountered on its path to integration.
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November 25, 2020 05:03 UTC
A Tribute to the Man Behind the Camera of Liberia’s History
This was all new to me, recently appointed minister and my first state visit, still donning a clean shave, necktie, with no gray hair, and ignorant to the rules diplomatic protocol. As we looked back, naturally, everyone was looking for our guy, we wanted to be in the photo, be a part of history. He belonged to the people’s party, and he enjoyed the people’s work. I remember him once chastising a younger photographer about “when they send you to do the people’s work, you better do it. In spite of it all, he was ready for the camera, although most times, he was the one behind it.
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November 25, 2020 04:52 UTC
UNDP Donates One Toyota Land Cruiser Jeep to The Liberia National Commission on Small Arms
Making the presentation on behalf of the United Nations Development Program to the Liberia National Commission on Small Arms (LiNCSA),Mr. James P. Monibah, Team Leader on Governance and Public Institutions extended greetings to the Liberia National Commission on Small Arms on behalf of UNDP’s Residence Representative Dr. Pa Lamin. Reaffirming their partnership, Mr. Monibah said the Toyota Land Cruiser Jeep is UNDP’s way of support to the Liberia National Commission Small Arms. Welcoming the team from UNDP, the Coordinator of the Small Arms Commission Mr. A. Blamoh Sieh, elaborated on the ECOWAS-EU Small Arms project, which he said was launched in Grand Gedeh, River Gee and Maryland Counties. The Coordinator of the Liberia National commission on Small Arms (LiNCSA) thanked UNDP on behalf of the Commission for the Toyota Land Cruiser Jeep and said the handover was very timely. Meanwhile, the Chairman of the Liberia National Commission on Small Arms Atty.
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November 25, 2020 00:11 UTC
BFF Conducts Marital Seminar For Over 400 Liberian, Ivorian Couples
Mr. Arkoi, on behalf of BFF cautioned the audience, including reintegrated Ivorian refugees, to at all times remain law-abiding and constructively engage in promoting cross-border cooperation, as community citizens of ECOWAS. T. Wleh Cheaty Gaye lauded the BFF and partners for what he described as a very resourceful seminar with revealing material contents aimed at nurturing marital relationships and the promotion of peace and harmony in the communities and nation. For his part, Mr. Serge Kalto, Chairman of the reintegrated Ivorian refugees in Saclepea, Nimba County, along with 14 Ivorian couples who also participated in the marital workshop, expressed delight over the contents of the seminar. According to BFF communication, from November 2019 to present (November 2020), a total of 410 cohabiters and married couples, representing Lofa, Montserrado and Nimba Counties, including Ivorian reintegrated refugees have successfully participated in the BFF marriage and family seminars, and certificated. Better Future Foundation (BFF), is a civil society organization dedicated to the postwar reconstruction and development of Liberia.
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November 24, 2020 20:48 UTC
Liberia: Several Prosecutors Trained In Forest Related Matters
The one-day prosecutors’ training was held Monday, November 23, 2020 in Monrovia and was organized by Heritage Partners Associates (HPA) with support from the Multistakeholder Forest Governance and Accountability Project (MFGAP). In support of Liberia’s objectives for strengthening forest governance, MFGAP is contributing directly towards FGMC’s outcome to bring about governance and market reforms that reduce the illegal use of forest resources and increase benefit for poor people. MFGAP also contributes to Forest Governance Markets and Climate (FGMC) impact to improve management of forests for poverty reduction, biodiversity conservation, and climate protection. “This training is intended for us to have a frank conversation about laws governing our forest sector. Gbala of HPA, explained that HPA is among a consortium working together to improve the forest sector.
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November 24, 2020 20:48 UTC
Liberia: Two Shot, Village Burnt in River Cess Riot over Mineral-rich Forestland
RIVER CESS – Two men have been injured and a village destroyed in a riot over potentially mineral-rich forestland over the weekend in River Cess County, local authorities said. Two other men—Amos Jettee and Garmonyou Togo, both 36—have been arrested for illegal possession of firearms, River Cess Police Commander Fasu Sheriff told FrontPage Africa. For instance, the entire Timbo District—where the mining village burned in the riot is located—has zero licenses, records of the Ministry of Mines and Energy show (as of November 23). The Central River Cess District has only two licenses. Tobo refutes that claim, saying the humid woodland is on its side of the Doewein River that divides them.
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November 24, 2020 06:22 UTC
Liberia: Govt to Adhere to Supreme Court’s Ruling on Referendum Ballot Paper
Minister McGill dispelled the rumor that the Supreme Court ruling suggests that the Referendum is cancelled and would, therefore, not be held on December 8. According to him, the government has agreed to place all eight propositions on the ballot paper instead of the initial condensed three propositions. He argued that the Supreme Court in its ruling, instructed the complainants to revert to the resolution by both houses, instead of the process being halted, as being reported in the public. According to Minister McGill, the National Elections Commission has informed the President that it has already started the process of printing ballot for the National Referendum in line with the Supreme Court’s mandate. Meanwhile, Minister McGill has stated that President Weah has agreed not to contest more than two terms, even if the referendum is conducted.
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November 24, 2020 06:17 UTC
Liberia: ‘Do Not Vote for Nuquaye, He’s Not A CDCian’ – Mulbah Morlu Tells Supporters
At his Monday press conference, Mr. Morlu also called on all partisans of the CDC to vote all candidates on the CDC ticket across the country. According to him, voting CDC candidates will help protect and support President George Weah’s developmental agenda. He asked all to go out to campaign for their party candidates across the country by voting one, voting all. Unfortunately, the Unity Party was defeated by the then opposition Coalition for Democratic Change of President George Weah. Fortunately for Nuquay, he was among President George Weah’s first cabinet Ministers when he was appointed as head of the Liberia Aviation Authority (LAA), a position that raised eyebrow amongst opposition including the ruling CDC.
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November 24, 2020 06:11 UTC