Liberia: United Methodist Church Young Adults Rescue 37 through Medical Outreach in Grand Cape Mount
Robertsport – Last Saturday, the young adults of the E. Jonathan Goodridge (EJGYAF) and the James E. Marshall United Methodist Church’ provided free medical services to 37 persons in Robertsport City, Grand Cape Mount County. This event took place at the Uramus B. Freeman United Methodist School in Robertsport City and was implemented by the Health committee of the fellowship, the medical outreach worth over US$ 1,000. He furthers, “Therefore, the Church through its Health committee has decided to make come on this medical outreach. Roosevelt C. Mense, pastor of the first United Methodist Church, Robertsport City, thanked both fellowships for choosing Robertsport as their first site for their out of Monrovia outreach. He said the people of this city needs more medical outreach because medical facilities are out of medical supplies.
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October 15, 2020 23:03 UTC
Liberia: LTA, GSM Companies Agree to Roll Back Surcharges
Monrovia – The Liberia Telecommunications Authority (LTA) has suspended the implementation of the surcharges leading to GSM Companies going back to previous charges on voice and data services. Both Orange Liberia and Lonestar Cell MTN have announced that they would begin making full restitution to subscribers who had purchased bundles at surcharge tariffs. According to the LTA, the suspension of the surcharges came through the intervention of President George Manneh Weah.
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October 15, 2020 08:24 UTC
World Bank Approves US$12 Billion for COVID-19 Vaccines
The financing, which aims to support vaccination of up to a billion people, is part of an overall World Bank Group (WBG) package of up to $160 billion through June 2021 to help developing countries fight the COVID-19 pandemic. It adds new financing to the World Bank’s COVID-19 emergency response programs that are already reaching 111 countries. This financing package helps signal to the research and pharmaceutical industry that citizens in developing countries also need access to safe and effective COVID-19 vaccines. In addition to purchasing COVID-19 vaccines, the WBG financing will also support countries to access to COVID-19 tests and treatments, and expand immunization capacity to help health systems deploy the vaccines effectively. World Bank Group COVID-19 ResponseThe World Bank Group, one of the largest sources of funding and knowledge for developing countries, is taking broad, fast action to help developing countries strengthen their pandemic response.
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October 14, 2020 03:45 UTC
Liberia: Text Message Links Sen. Peter Coleman to Plan to Defraud Govt US$200k, But His Office Denies Link; Says His Phone Was Stolen
Senator Coleman is the Senate Committee Chairman on Health, a committee with oversight responsibilities over health matters of the Country. Phone ‘Fell into Wrong Hands, Aide Says“Good Morning Jlayteh there have been some changes due to pressure from the IMF. As a result of this only 2M for hazard pay and an additional 1M for additional goods and services. “It simply fell into the wrong hands or detractors and adversaries.”Health workers on go-slowThe controversy comes in the midst of recent threats and strikes action by health workers across the country. “Right now, no one is dying of starvation since the food distribution is still ongoing, we need to stop it and take the balance money and restore it back to the Health Ministry budget.
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October 14, 2020 02:03 UTC
Liberia: Ruling Party Warns GSM Companies against Sabotage
Monrovia – Mulbah Morlu, the Chairman of the ruling Coalition for Democratic Change says despite the Government of Liberia’s desire to protect businesses and their investments, businesses, especially GSM companies, should operate in a way that would enhance the interest of the Liberian people. GSM companies recently imposed a surcharge on calls and data causing many Liberians to complain about the current economic situation. “The CDC warns GSM Companies to refrain from collusion, which is a crime of economic sabotage. While we do not aim to dwell on the facts and details of the recent pronouncement by the GSM companies, the recent price changes announced by both companies have elements of collusion, which is punishable under Liberian law,” Chairman Morlu said. Chairman Morlu also admonished the Liberia Telecommunication Authority to exercise what he termed as care and prudence when announcing policies that have implications for the ordinary people.
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October 14, 2020 01:52 UTC
VP Jewel Taylor Awaits Doctor’s Permission to Return to Liberia; Says She Has Tremendously Recovered
Vice President Jewel Howard Taylor was airlifted to Ghana in August after she tested positive for COVID-19. She was admitted at the Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital in AccraGbarnga, Bong County – Liberia’s Vice President Jewel Howard-Taylor says she feels ready to return home after medical treatment in Ghana, and is waiting for doctor’s permission. The vice president has been in Ghana for three months since contracting COVID-19. “I will be delighted to return home.”A lack of official information regarding Howard-Taylor’s health from the government continues to raise concerns from Liberians. It has been three months now and there hasn’t been an official statement from the government regarding the vice president’s health,” he said.
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October 14, 2020 01:51 UTC
Liberia: Catholic Teachers Resolve To Boycott Classes Over “Gross Refusal To Address Teachers Concerns”
Monrovia – Catholic school teachers, under the banner, Association of Catholic Teachers and Support Staff (ACTS INC), have resolved to boycott classes, following for what they called, “gross refusal of the Catholic Education Secretariat (CES) to address their concerns.”A release from ACTS INC has mandated all teachers of Catholic Schools across Liberia to stay home beginning Tuesday, October 13, until the CES can see reason to address their plight. Nevertheless, Minister Sonii said negotiation was being held with the authority of the Catholic Education Secretariat to ensure that the plights of teachers are addressed. Meanwhile, ACTS is calling on all teachers within the Catholic Education System not to take any instruction from the Secretariat until these demands are met. “We, therefore, call on all teachers and support staff to adhere to this mandate and to take no instruction from any administrator until further notice. When contacted via mobile phone Monday, October 12, the Secretary of the Catholic Education Secretariat Rev.
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October 14, 2020 01:30 UTC
Liberia: Election Monitoring Platform Cautions Political Parties Against Violence Leading To Senatorial Polls
The PBO and the NCCRM, along several partners including the Office of the National Peace Ambassador (ONPA), the West Africa Network for Peacebuilding (WANEP) and civil society organizations have established a platform named the COVID- 19 Election Monitoring and Violence Prevention Situation Room (CEMViP-SR). Through its 215 monitors spread across the 15 counties, the Situation Room will collect a nation-wide data on the elections and COVID-19 for public consumption and policy makers for action. The statement comes on the heels of reports of intermittent elections related violence in Montserrado, Grand Cape Mount, Bomi, and Margibi Counties. Dr. Tolbert called on political parties and residents of these counties to be proactive through dialogues to avoid escalation in tensions and violence throughout the country. Speaking further, he revealed that the launch of the platform is an unprecedented move and will be maintained beyond the December 8, 2020 Special Senatorial Elections.
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October 13, 2020 23:59 UTC
QNET – 22 Years of Overcoming the Odds
QNET, considered an early adopter of e-commerce in the direct selling industry, was ironically founded at the heels of the dotcom crash. In fact, both these regions are seen as the new frontier for the direct selling industry. The QNET business is not just about earning an income, but about building a community and affecting positive change in people’s lives and their local communities. The Best Products in the Right BusinessFrom its earliest days, the e-commerce platform has been central to the QNET business. The Future of Direct SellingBefore envisioning the future of the direct selling industry, it is important to look at historical trends.
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October 13, 2020 23:48 UTC
Liberia: More Cases of Multiple Sales of Land Despite Law
Two years on, Criminal Court “C” found Hill guilty of criminal conveyance of land. For the last five years, I have had sleepless days and nights.”Dasaw is one of thousands of victims of multiple sales of land in Liberia, despite the Act Against Criminal Conveyance of Land. From July 2015 to June 2019, 1,268 cases of multiple sales of land were reported, records of Liberia’s Land Authority (LLA) show. Criminal Court “C”—the court that has jurisdiction over criminal conveyance of land cases—has heard 17 cases so far, according to the court’s records. His lawyers, citing section 20.10 of the Criminal Procedure Law, argue he should be acquitted because he allegedly committed the crime in March 2014, five months before the Criminal Conveyance of Land Law was created.
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October 13, 2020 23:37 UTC
Liberia: President Weah Says Development Will Be Difficult If ‘His Likes’ Are Not Elected in The Midterm Elections
Liberia: President Weah Says Development Will Be Difficult If ‘His Likes’ Are Not Elected in The Midterm ElectionsIn what appears to be a harsh worded tone, President Weah shunned critics for condemning his ability to foster development, noting, he would give ‘no credence’ to negative comments, but continue to foster developments. President Weah also frowned at attempt to politicize market project as well as other developmental projects in Liberia. We are the oldest independent states, and to date, there is no playground for our children, and playground must be built,” President Weah further stated. It is intended for better selling environment and to decongest traffic from town and to Duala”, Yeke told the gathering. Yeebahn assured President Weah the marketing sector willingness to implement agriculture projects, if they are supported.
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October 13, 2020 23:25 UTC
Liberia: Bong Legislative Caucus Suspend Pair Over Unauthorized Payments
Gbarnga, Bong County – The Bong Legislative Caucus has suspended two members of the county’s project management committee on charges of unauthorized payments against the decision of the November 18, 2019 County Council Sitting, overpaying contractors and overpaying staffers of the Project Management Committee. The caucus took the decision to suspend the chair of the Project Management Committee Steve Mulbah and Comptroller Abraham Kollie on October 8 following its emergency meeting. We should not be using the social development funds as a cash cow while several abandoned projects left to decay,” Sulunteh said. The caucus, through its secretary Marvin Cole, lawmaker of Bong’s District Three, said the two PMC members remain suspended until audits are conducted on the social development fund. The decision by a faction of caucus members to request for an audit of the County Social Development Fund has been condemned by residents of the county.
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October 13, 2020 23:03 UTC
National Christian Task Force of Liberia Wants Election Separate from Referendum
David Benitoe, the Head of the National Christian Task Force of Liberia sitting in the middle as he addressed the media TuesdayMonrovia – Mr. David Benitoe, the National Director of the National Christian Task Force of Liberia is calling on Liberians to reject the pending December referendum by voting no to all the propositions adding that it’s unconstitutional to conduct an election and a referendum on the same day. The National Christian Task Force of Liberia is a conglomeration of different churches that aims at supporting the wellbeing of Christians in the country. The referendum in Liberia should have been in 2018. Early this year, the National Election Commission (NEC) announced the holding of both the Special Senatorial Election and the pending referendum on December 8, 2020. You don’t mix referendum up with an election where people’s attention will be on the senatorial candidates and not the constitutional matter.
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October 13, 2020 23:03 UTC
ECOWAS Court to Standardise Its Judgments in Line With the Tradition of Other International Courts
ABUJA – The ECOWAS Court of Justice on Monday, 12th October 2020 launched a process for the standardization of its judgments in order to align its judgment formats with the tradition of other international jurisdictions and reflect its role as an international Court. Justice Asante told the participants, comprising judges and staff of the Court, that the template is envisaged to enable the Court to deliver judgments that contain clearly stated issues, an analysis of relevant facts and law as well as a conclusion that reveals the reasoning process. In order to ensure that the template is aligned with other international jurisdictions, the President said the working paper for the three-day workshop was developed with inspiration from the formats from the International Court of Justice, the Inter American Court of Human Rights, the European Court of Human Rights and the African Court on Human and Peoples’ Rights. The reality on the ground, he said, is that due to the interplay of different legal traditions and personal preferences of the Judges of the Court, the Court has divergent judgment styles and presentations which is also reflected in the designation of parties before the Court. He said that the impact of the standardization will be far-reaching as it also touches on the public image of the Court, adding that this offers it an excellent opportunity for branding.
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October 13, 2020 22:52 UTC
Liberia: Julie Endee To Participate In Hollywood Awards Event In The United States
Liberia: Julie Endee To Participate In Hollywood Awards Event In The United StatesMonrovia – Liberia’s Cultural Ambassador Julie Endee is expected to participate and serve as a Presenter at the 2020 Virtual Hollywood and African Prestigious Awards in the United States. The Hollywood and African Prestigious Award are United States of America awards given to outstanding individuals whose lives have been marked by extraordinary milestones and accomplishments. It can be recalled that in 2017 the HAP Awards was endorsed by the Mayor of Glendale – Vartan Gharpetian, California Legislature Assembly and the United States Congress, as one of Hollywood’s major awards show establishment. They maintained that the opportunity for local craft women entrepreneurs to exhibit and for traditional artists to perform is also made available by the HAP Awards platform. “On behalf of the I Dream 4 All Foundation and the Board of Directors of Hollywood & African Prestigious Award (HAPAwards), we are pleased to cordially invite you to be a Presenter at the 2020 VIRTUAL HOLLYWOOD AND AFRICAN PRESTIGIOUS AWARDS”.
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October 13, 2020 22:52 UTC