Secretary-General appoints Sara Beysolow Nyanti of Liberia UN Resident Coordinator in Nepal
Sara Beysolow Nyanti is the highest ranking Liberian in the U N systemUnited Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has appointed Sara Beysolow Nyanti of Liberia as the United Nations Resident Coordinator in Nepal, with the host Government’s approval. Ms. Nyanti brings more than 20 years of experience in development and humanitarian work to the position, which she has acquired from assignments around the world with the United Nations and externally. She also held leadership positions across the United Nations in Jordan, Namibia, Nepal and Nigeria, working in multiple sectors and agencies on key issues such as Ebola response coordination. Prior to joining the United Nations, Ms. Nyanti worked as her country’s Director of the National AIDS Control Program in the health ministry. She authored the first Global Fund for AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria funding for the national AIDS response of Liberia and led the development and subsequent legislation of the national AIDS policy, guidelines and law.
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January 14, 2021 18:56 UTC
Liberia: SRC Reacts to Media Reports against Company’s Interests
Weala, Margibi County – The attention of the management of Salala Rubber Corporation (SRC), hereinafter referred to as the company, has with absolute shock been drawn to publications carried in the local print and electronic media over the past week, alleging malpractices by the company on various fronts, as a result of its rubber plantation operations in Liberia. In the course of conducting its business operations in Liberia, the company continues to assist the government with its social economic efforts by providing employment, education, and health care services not only for its workforce, but also for residents from surrounding local communities. In testimony to the foregoing, the company’s health center was the only one that remained opened and operated in District #5 of Margibi County throughout the 2014 Ebola outbreak in Liberia, rendering services to all including community members without discrimination. In addition to the above, the company is maintaining a healthy relation with its surrounding communities with a functional grievance mechanism in place for channeling their grievances which are addressed through the company’s Community Liaison Team. Further, since 2013, the company has undertaken various social projects, as part of its corporate social responsibility initiatives, based on the expressed interest of the communities within and around the company’s rubber plantation, which are ongoing despite multitude of challenges in the rubber commodity sector.
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January 14, 2021 13:52 UTC
Liberia: Monrovia’s Streets Covered with Feces Pouring from Open, Overfilled Sewers
Water Street, Mechlin Street, Newport Street, Broad Street, Gurley Street, Benson Street, and other parts of Monrovia City are not free from pollutions caused as a result of the wastes that have spilled over. What happens is that the line gets charged due to many persons using their private septic tanks that go into the LWSC sewer. There was a pump just around the Water Street bell but it got destroyed during the war,” Todd disclosed. “When people come, pollution cannot give them the chance to stand and buy. This is embarrassing and we are calling on the Liberia Water and Sewer Corporation to come to our aid,” Doe said.
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January 14, 2021 08:26 UTC
Liberia: Cllr. Varney Sherman Breaks Silence on Economic Sanctions; Files Response to the Senate Debunking the Allegations against Him
Sherman’s response to the Senate, a copy of which FrontPageAfrica has obtained, is expected to placed on the Senate floor today. Global Witness, a British corruption watchdog, in 2015, alleged that Sable Mining Company, through Cllr. Sherman: “Why would anybody select me, not other officers of the House of Representatives and the Senate, to be the one to pay bribes to politicians for the impeachment of Justice Ja’Neh? He added that these corporations and foreign non-governmental organizations have their in-house compliance regulations, which forbid bribery and corruption. “The FIU admonishes financial institutions in Liberia to put a temporary hold on all accounts of Cllr.
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January 14, 2021 08:26 UTC
Liberia: Liberia Council of Churches Describes Recent Failed Referendum as Waste of Taxpayers, Donors Monies
MONROVIA – The Liberia Council of Churches (LCC), through its President, Bishop Kortu K. Brown, has termed as a waste of taxpayers’ and donors’ monies the outcome of the recent national referendum conducted in Liberia by the National Elections Commission (NEC). “We were advising the government about two months ago to suspend the holding of the referendum because; citizens were not ready for the referendum. “It was a waste of tax payers, donors’ monies and the waste of everything. He made specific reference to Bong County where over 403, 000 invalid votes were announced by the National Elections Commission (NEC), following the conduct of the referendum. He, however, challenged authorities of the NEC to muster the courage to officially announce the total number of invalid and valid votes accumulated from the national referendum.
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January 14, 2021 08:03 UTC
Liberia: River Gee Lawmaker Requests Plenary to Grill Ministers McGill, Tweah, Sonii over President’s ‘Failed’ Promises
In addition, the President also told the lawmakers that the government also constructed 15 science laboratories for public schools. These reports given by the President, according to Rep. Dopoh, were captured in fiscal years 2018/2019 and 2019/2020. Against this background, the River Gee County lawmaker wants the named officials to appear before plenary in open session to provide reports with documentary evidence supporting the President’s pronouncement as indicated in his speech. Meanwhile, Rep. Dopoh’s letter is expected to be placed before Plenary today, Thursday, for possible action. It comes as President Weah is poised to address the joint Legislature in his annual message next week.
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January 14, 2021 08:03 UTC
Youth Action International, Waves for Water embarked on Hand Pumps Repair Across Liberia
MONROVIA – The Youth Action International headed by Dr. Kimmie Weeks is partnering with the Waves for Water founder Jon Ross to repair damaged hand-pumps around Liberia with over 55 pumps being repaired so far. The organization aim of repairing pumps across the country is to continue addressing the issue of safe drinking water for the people of Liberia. “We thought it wise that action be taken by repairing those pumps to bring relief to the people in terms of providing them safe and clean drinking water. “We need to take hundred percent actions to solve the problem of safe drinking water in this country because water is important to life. On behalf of the entire Waves For Water team, we want to thank you for helping us make that choice.”
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January 14, 2021 07:59 UTC
Liberia: Senator Nuquay Requests Rep. Jones and Education Minister Sonii to Reinstate Officials who were Dismissed over Support for Him
Liberia: Senator Nuquay Requests Rep. Jones and Education Minister Sonii to Reinstate Officials who were Dismissed over Support for HimMONROVIA – Margibi Senator J. Emmanuel Nuquay has pleaded with Education Minister Ansu Sonii and Margibi District 2 Representative Ivar Jones, to reinstate former Harbel Multilateral High School Principal Madam Louise Reeves, Gbenwein Public School Principal Levitcus Kollie and Ruben Washington of the Water Sewer Kakata Station to their respective positions. These individuals were reportedly removed from their positions by operatives of the Congress for Democratic Change (CDC) for supporting the candidature of Senator Nuquay. Senator Nuquay said for genuine reconciliation to be achieved, all parties needed to disarm their hearts and stop the witch-hunt as being displayed by the conduct of the CDC in Margibi. He made the call on Saturday, January 9, 2021 at the John Kollie moderated LMDI post-election dialogue hosted at the Booker Washington Institute’s Auditorium. When contacted, Representative Ivar Jones, District #2 Representative Margibi County who contested on the ticket of the CDC against Senator Nuquay, dispelled the accusation, noting that authority to appoint or dismiss an official from the Executive doesn’t lie within his powers as a lawmaker.
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January 14, 2021 07:52 UTC
US-Based Liberian Humanitarian Wants Legislature Share Blame For Economic Woes In Liberia
We need laws that support Liberians and empower Liberian owned businesses”. He emphasized the need for members of the 54th National Legislature to enact laws that prioritize Liberian owned businesses through a government partnership with commercial banks in the country. “The problem of this country is not the president, it is the legislature. You know they are the problem from the laws they passed which should have been targeted at empowering small businesses”. We cannot keep allowing foreigners control our markets and we sit there doing nothing but remaining poor”.
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January 14, 2021 07:45 UTC
Liberia: FIND Intensifies Support to SGBV Victims in Montserrado
JuakollieGBARNGA – The Foundation for International Dignity (FIND), with support from United Nation Development Programme (UNDP), has launched a new project in Montserrado County. The direct project communities in Montserrado County include Bensonvillie, Todee, Carysburg, Brewerville, Arthington , Clay-Ashiand and Lousisana. Meanwhile, FIND thanked the donor for the support and assured them and the Liberia people that it will reach its deliverables. Additional, FIND, with Ministry of Gender for Children and Social Protection, established Rape Observatory committees in Lofa, Cape Mount, Bomi Counties. Essentially, this project, when completed, will help reduce SGBV in the country
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January 14, 2021 07:41 UTC
Liberia: Rep. Fonati Koffa of the Ruling CDC Elected As Deputy Speaker
MONROVIA – The House of Representatives has overwhelmingly elected Rep. J. Fonati Koffa as the next Deputy Speaker. Rep. Koffa was elected to the position on Tuesday with 45 votes. Who Is Rep. Koffa? Koffa is a graduate of the University of North Carolina School of Law at Chapel Hill, where he obtained a Juris Doctorate (JD) degree in Law. His educational pursuit took him to Raleigh, North Carolina State University, where he obtained a Master of Public Administration (MPA) and a Bachelor of Public Administration (Cum Laude) with concentration in Urban Planning, from Shaw University, Raleigh, North Carolina, USA.
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January 12, 2021 16:13 UTC
Liberia: Several Lawmakers Begin Intense Lobbying Following the Announcement of Vacancy for Deputy Speaker Post
Capitol Hill, Monrovia – FrontPage Africa can confirm that there are ongoing intense lobbying amongst members of the House of Representatives following the pronouncement of a vacancy for the post of a Deputy Speaker by House Speaker Bhofal Chambers. According to Rule 6.2, during the election of a deputy Speaker, the Speaker of the House shall preside. Her female colleague, Rep. Briggs-Mensah also told reporters that she remains a formidable candidate for the post of Deputy Speaker. “Certainly I intend to enter my name for nomination for the post of Deputy Speaker. The Speaker and Deputy Speaker shall serve as Ex-Officials of all committees.”Meanwhile, any candidate who emerges victorious will complete the unexpired term of the former Deputy Speaker, and by counting, this will be in 2023.
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January 12, 2021 06:56 UTC
Dr. Daniel E. Cassell Foundation Embarks on Improving Citizens’ Livelihoods Through Humanitarian Works
With budget constraints he (Dr. Cassell) saw the need to help this noble institution. But I am surprised today for Dr. Cassell’s Foundation to come today to put Town Chiefs together and give them something for the July 26”. He spoke on the theme: “Impartial Journalism Contributes To Flourishing Democracy: Why Stay Independent?”The PUL, through its President, Charles Coffey, commended Dr. Cassell for the donation. “On behalf of my late wife and kids, we highly appreciate the Dr. Cassell’s Foundation. Beatrice Andrew Peters, widow of Mr. Peters commended Dr. Cassell for “thinking about the family at this time”.
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January 12, 2021 06:45 UTC
Liberia: Alexander Cummings Expresses Confidence of Winning CPP’s Primary For 2023
Mr. Cummings maintained that despite the outcome of the pending CPP primary for the presidency, he remains committed to Liberia and its citizens. We will stay togetherEarlier on, Mr. Cummings expressed the hope that the four Collaborating Political Parties will “stay together” ahead of the 2023 general and presidential election. Expanding the CPPMr. Cummings further underscored the need for the CPP to form a merger with other opposition political parties ahead of 2023. Mr. Cummings added that since 2017, opposition political parties have accumulated more votes in the most populous county in Liberia. CPP’s visionMr. Cummings expressed the hope that under a CPP presidency, Liberians and international partners will once again restore confidence in Liberia.
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January 12, 2021 02:07 UTC
Liberia: No Election for New Senate Pro-Tempore Until 2024 – Sen. Albert Chie Clarifies
MONROVIA – Prior to Monday, January 11, 2021 resumption of legislative activities, there have been speculations about election for a new President Pro-Tempore of the Liberian Senate, though the current, Sen. Albert Chie, is yet to end his six-year tenure. On Monday, Senate Pro-Temp announced that there is no vacancy for the position of Senate Pro-Temp until 2024. He announced that with the election results shown so far from the National Elections Commission, there are vacancies for few positions in the Senate leadership which include; Committees on Foreign Affairs, Education, Defense, security and Intelligence and Veteran Affairs, Public Works. “Besides these positions, there are no other vacancies on the leadership committee until January 2024, in line with the Constitution and the standing rules of the Senate,” the Pro-Temp Stated. He reminded his colleagues about the many issues confronting the country which he said is part of the Legislative agenda of the Senate.
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January 12, 2021 02:03 UTC