LMHRA, USP-PQM+ Set-up Post-Marketing Surveillance Technical Working Group For Liberia
The PMS-TWG seeks to ensure the building of a robust risk-based post-market surveillance systems for medicines that are found on the Liberian market. Director Boateng recalled that in 2010, with technical support from the predecessor promoting the Quality of Medicines (PQM) Program, the Government of Liberia established the Liberia Medicines and Health Products Regulatory Authority (LMHRA) through an Act of Legislation. Accordingly, Boateng said moving from a sporadic medicines quality monitoring activities toward robust risk-based-PMS programs is critical for a country to ensure the quality of medicines and medical products. ); Central Medicine Store (CMS); Global Fund, (GF) and World Health Organization (WHO), UNICEF, UNFPA, UNDP, USAID, PQM+; and the Liberia National Police. PMS-TWG vowed to work with the LMHRA, USP-Liberia to ensure that the objective for which the PMS-TWG was established is fully met.
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December 23, 2020 05:26 UTC
Liberia: Rep. Fonati Koffa Pays 500 Students Tuition in Grand Kru
Jonathan Fonati Koffa, has paid over 500 students school fees in the county. According to Mr. Joboe, the cash presentation covers registrations and tuitions for Academic Year 2020/2021 for students in Grand Kru. Schools benefiting from Rep. Koffa’s gesture include the Barclayville Central High School; J.J. Dickson United Methodist High School; Sasstown High School. Richard Henry Junior High School; J. Blamo Toe Junior High School; St. Peters Clever Junior High School; among others. The Acting County Education Officer of Grand Kru County, Mr. Gabriel Joboe making remarks commended Representative Koffa for his nonstop contributions to the county’s education sector.
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December 23, 2020 05:15 UTC
Liberia: Legislature Urged to Give Money for Land Disputes Nationwide
“We also call on the donor community to provide more to the LLA and our partners to ensure the implementation of the Land Rights Act.”Liberia signed the Land Rights Act into law in 2018. The law fully recognizes customary land and guarantees women’s right to land, among other things. Manobah also rued the number of land cases the LLA is resolving and the ones in court. “I will prefer if we have a money or support to have a fast-track court for dispute resolution,” Manobah said. “Customary land rights of rural Liberians are promoted and protected.
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December 22, 2020 12:45 UTC
Liberia: Address by Olubanke King-Akerele at The Twentieth Commencement Convocation of The African Methodist Episcopal University
INTRODUCTIONIt gives me much pleasure to have been chosen, by the AMEU Administration and its Student Body to address your commencement convocation today. My work, my interest and passion are what I refer to as the next generation of leadership of the African continent. It has been duly registered as a non-Governmental Organization under the Laws of the Republic of Liberia. The primary mission of the Liberian Institute is in two-folds:Foremost: to provide informal training and education for “Growing” (development and promotion) Patriotism amongst Liberians. What is our obligation to the next generation of Liberia’s Leadership?
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December 22, 2020 11:48 UTC
Liberia: Ex-President Sirleaf Condemns Pres. Weah for Not Paying Civil Servants ahead of Xmas, But Pres. Weah Responds with Litany of Her ‘Shortcomings’
Own it!”President Weah on Tuesday evening, December 18, 2018, lit the National Christmas Tree on the grounds of the Executive Mansion. Before switching on the Christmas Tree, President Weah described light as life, and invoked God’s blessings and merry tidings upon Liberians as they celebrate this year’s festive seasons. OPULENCE is not when you use an old Christmas Tree and Choirs to celebrate the birth of our Lord Jesus. Christopher Neymar Vonziah: Mr. President, you knew all these and still went ahead to protect her? Sam Diego Togbah: Mr. President, this is not enough of a response to madam Sirleaf.
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December 22, 2020 01:18 UTC
Liberia: New Political Party, People Liberation Party (PLP), Accredited And Certificated By National Elections Commission
The Organizing Chairman of the People’s Liberation Party (PLP), Mr. Tapple E. Doe (first from left, receives the accreditation certificate from the Chairperson of the National Elections Commission (NEC) Cllr. Davidetta Browne-Lasannah (in the middle), while Mr. Lewis Brown (first from right) looks onMONROVIA – The National Elections Commission (NEC) has officially accredited and subsequently certificated the People’s Liberation Party (PLP) as a new full-fledged political party in Liberia. She disclosed that the party has met all of the requirements under the laws of Liberia to become a full-fledged political party in Liberia. “Today we are here to certificate the proposed People’s Liberation Party following weeks of engagement with the commission to become a full-fledged political party in Liberia”. “We have organized ourselves into the People’s Liberation Party.
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December 22, 2020 00:33 UTC
U.S. Embassy Warns Travelers of Difficulty in Getting Cash from Banks in Liberia
U.S. Embassy Warns Travelers of Difficulty in Getting Cash from Banks in LiberiaMONROVIA – The United Embassy in Monrovia has warned its citizens and permanent residents visiting Liberia of the difficulties in getting cash in the country. The Embassy, in an alert to would-be travelers, noted that the banking sector in the country has been experiencing cash shortage over the last several months. There are no ATM facilities for public use at the U.S. Embassy,” the Embassy stated. As per regulation, travelers would have to declare cash amount of US$10,000 and above upon arrival in Liberia. This is not the first time banks in Liberia have ran out of cash.
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December 22, 2020 00:33 UTC
Liberia: Custom Brokers Express Disappointment in APM Terminals over Delay in Clearing Containers
James Hinneh, president of the association, said the Government of Liberia needs to take some serious action against APM Terminals for the delay in releasing goods to customers. He said one of the reasons APM Terminals finds it difficult to release goods on time is because of insufficient equipment to do their work effectively. The NCBAL president alleged that NPA management is in the know of what is happening as it relates to the clearing of containers but has not addressed the issue with APM Terminals. “We want the government to revisit the APM Terminals contract because they are not serving us well,” Amos Toe added. “We are females, if we are not working they will say this and that but APM Terminals is giving us tough time so the government needs to intervene,” Mamiah Johnson a Broker explained.
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December 22, 2020 00:33 UTC
Liberia: New Transformers Arrive to Benefit Thousands of Households, Businesses
The transformers were received at the LEC’s compound on the Bushrod Island upon its arrival in the country on Friday, December 18. According to him, the Presidential Transformer Replacement Project will immensely help to reduce power theft in the most populous county in Liberia. We are receiving about 26 new transformers today and these transformers will help a lot”. Abdul Koroma is also the Coordinator of the Presidential Transformer Replacement Project. In fact, early next year, we will witness the arrival of another consignment of brand new transformers into the country.
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December 22, 2020 00:29 UTC
Empowerment Squared Launches Hope Development Program in Liberia
Empowerment Squared, in partnership with the Mastercard Foundation, will be implementing the Harnessing Opportunities to Promote Entrepreneurship (HOPE) development program over the next 12 months in Liberia. Instead, we must understand the obstacles they have had to overcome to stay alive and invest in the right opportunities to empower them,” said Leo Nupolu Johnson, founder and Executive Director of Empowerment Squared. The Mastercard Foundation’s Employee Innovation Fund has committed USD $99,700 to Empowerment Squared to recruit, educate, prepare, and transition beneficiaries through seed funding for small-scale ventures, including mentorship from local entrepreneurs and professionals. The project will assess existing abilities and skills of participants to ensure they demonstrate the aptitude, commitment, and desire for entrepreneurship. It will also provide basic training on computer skills, social skills, ethics, and mindset development, including psychosocial counselling and support.
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December 22, 2020 00:22 UTC
ALJA Commends Liberians for Peaceful and Successful Midterm Elections
Minneapolis, Minnesota – The Association of Liberian Journalists in the Americas (ALJA) is commending the National Elections Commission (NEC), leaders of political parties, the government of Liberia and Liberians for the peaceful conduct of the recent special senatorial and by- elections in the country. ALJA is also, commending the recent constitutional referendum held in the country. ALJA says the outcomes of the recent elections would build upon gains Liberians have made over the years relative to the holding of elections that are free, fair, and transparent in the country. The team was attempting to enter the town of Nomodatonau in District 3 where the National Elections Commission (NEC) ordered a rerun of the December 8th elections. Additionally, ALJA is committed to advancing press freedom through media capacity building and the fostering of good governance in Liberia through media advocacy.
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December 22, 2020 00:15 UTC
Liberia: Protest in Gibi District as Citizens Resist Green Advocates, Say It Is Sowing Seed of Discord
Liberia: Protest in Gibi District as Citizens Resist Green Advocates, Say It Is Sowing Seed of DiscordGIBI, Margibi County – It appears that the once cordial relationship that existed between Green Advocates International (GAI) and the people of Margibi County has turned sour. Green Advocates International is not in our interest. “Green Advocates has never brought anything for us here before. Speaking further, he said Green Advocates International also used underage children to stand with several placards with the inscription: “SRC, please return our land to us” among others’. SRC was established by a merger in July 2007 between a standalone rubber processing factory called Weala Rubber Company and a standalone rubber plantation formerly called Salala Rubber Corporation.
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December 22, 2020 00:12 UTC
Liberia: Man, 34, Booked after he Falsified AFL’s Document to Join Private Security Firm
Monrovia – Lowell Mah, 34, has been arrested and turned over to the Liberia National Police after he forged the Arm Forces of Liberia (AFL) document to join the NAYJAY Electronic Security. Mah, a resident of Brewersville explaining to FrontPage Africa says he was told by one of his friends that the security firm is accepting applications for security guards. According to Mah, the AFL document was unknown to him placed in his file by the guy who told him about the job vacancy. Major Patrick Varney Colemen, ex-military personnel who served in the US Army is the head of NAYJAY Electronic Security. Mah who falsified the AFL document was however taken to the Liberia National Police for further questioning.
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December 22, 2020 00:11 UTC
Eighty-Five Thousand Vulnerable Liberians to Benefit from USAID Unconditional Cash Transfer Activity
MONROVIA – The United States Agency for International Development, in partnership with King Philanthropies and private donors, has launched a cash-transfer program, which will provide direct cash support to vulnerable Liberians. The newly launched USAID Unconditional Cash Transfer Activity (UCT) will provide 85,000 Liberians the equivalent of US$50 in Liberian currency (approximately 7,750 Liberian Dollars) per month for three months to improve food security, start or expand income-generating activities, and protect their livelihoods. Targeted beneficiaries include Liberians disproportionately affected by the economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic as well as those previously affected by the Ebola epidemic. USAID contracted with GiveDirectly to implement the Unconditional Cash Transfer Activity. Namita Desai, GiveDirectly Liberia Country Director, said that GiveDirectly is working to ensure a rigorously fair process for selecting cash transfer beneficiaries and that transfers reach those Liberians who need them the most.
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December 22, 2020 00:11 UTC
GIABA Restores Liberia’s Financial Intelligence Unit membership
MONROVIA – The Financial Intelligence Unit of Liberia appreciates the Inter- Governmental Action Group Against Money Laundering in West Africa (GIABA) for restoring Liberia downgraded status over the period of one year. The decision was reached during the just ended 34th Plenary, held in Somone, Senegal from December 4-14, 2020. The Technical Committee recognizes the tremendous progress made by Liberia from November 2019 to present in solving some of the deficiencies in its Anti-Money Laundering regime. With the exit of Liberia from the enhanced expedited reporting process, the Financial Intelligence Unit of Liberia hereby announces Liberia’s automatic removal from itsprevious downgraded status. The FIU believes that most corruption, fraud and bribery cases have been undermined by some insurance companies issuing bonds way beyond their capacity and financial liquidity.
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December 22, 2020 00:11 UTC