Liberia: Government of Liberia, with Support from Qatar Charity Foundation Breaks Ground for Construction of Islamic School
Liberia: Government of Liberia, with Support from Qatar Charity Foundation Breaks Ground for Construction of Islamic SchoolPaynesville – The Government of Liberia with support from the State of Qatar, through the Qatar Charity Foundation, in partnership with the Islamic Community has broken ground for the reconstruction of the United Garwah Islamic Center and Mosque in Paynesville. The United Garwah Islamic School about a year ago was gutted by fire, leaving twenty eight students, including their teacher dead. He told the gathering that the only survival of the fire incident, who was an Imam, coincidentally died in an accident on the day of signing the agreement for the funding with Qatar Charity Foundation. Sheriff said the project is hundred percent funded by the Qatar Charity Foundation and is expected to be completed at the end of May 2021. In September 2019, 28 children along with their teacher died in a tragic fire disaster at the Islamic School.
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November 26, 2020 07:06 UTC
BRAC Liberia Celebrates World Children’s Day in Margibi County
KAKATA, Margibi County – BRAC-Liberia has commemorated this year’s International World Children’s Day with several vulnerable adolescents’ girls under its Empowerment and Livelihood for Adolescent (ELA) project in Kakata, Margibi County. World Children’s Day was first established in 1954 as Universal Children’s Day and is observed on November 20 every year to promote international togetherness, awareness among children worldwide, and improving children’s welfare. stated: “BRAC-Liberia is just doing that through our programs; it is because of your rights that BRAC has the Empowerment and Livelihood for Adolescent (ELA) project. She, however, praised BRAC-Liberia for initiating the ELA project and other future initiatives that would be helpful to vulnerable women and children of Liberia. BRAC-Liberia as part of its World Children’s Day celebrations distributed toys to participants of its Empowerment and Livelihood for Adolescent (ELA) project in Margibi County.
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November 26, 2020 06:56 UTC
Liberia: Civil Society Council Inducts Headquarters to Mark ‘New Beginning’
Peter Chinco Logan says a prayer at a ribbon-cutting ceremony during the induction of the new headquarters of the National Civil Society Council of Liberia on 13th Street, SinkorSINKOR – The National Civil Society Council of Liberia (NCSCL)—the largest conglomerate of advocates and activists in the country—has inducted its first ever headquarters its leadership says points to a new era in the institution’s history. “Today’s ceremony points to a new beginning for a vibrant civil society, prepared to provide the necessary coordination, promote networking and dialogue…for a functional civil society in Liberia.”The dedication of the facility is a breakaway from the controversy of NCSCL’s elections in December last year. Mrs. Pope-Kai said she had stuck to her campaign promises of uniting and strengthening the comity of civil society organizations and grassroots groups. “We urged members of civil society to remain constantly engaged but never should we resort to violence to address our concerns,” she said. ECOWAS Ambassador Babatunde O. Ajisomo praised the efforts of civil society groupings in the country and admonished them to seek more knowledge in their areas of advocacy for truthful reports.
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November 26, 2020 06:45 UTC
Heritage International Academy to hold first leadership entrepreneurs fair’
MONROVIA – For the first time, aspiring entrepreneurs aged six to sixteen will have the chance to sell their products and services at an event tailor made for them: Heritage International Leadership Academy (HILA) Young Entrepreneurs Fair on November 28, 2020 at the HILA Campus Congo Town, Sophie Community. HILA 9th Grader Claire Simpson stated “What inspired me to join the entrepreneur’s fair was my love for trying new experiences, and learning new things that may benefit me. The business fair is an absolutely amazing way to teach students how to properly manage a business and to understand the ways of the modern world. I would like to make Claire’s Life Savers to truly become the talk of the own and to spread awareness about women and girl’s hygiene and safety.”The HILA Young Entrepreneurs Fair will be held in collaboration with the monthly Made in Liberia Fair all in one venue. Young entrepreneurs who showcase the best product or service, the best presentation, the best business ideas, and the most innovative product will be awarded prizes.
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November 26, 2020 06:45 UTC
Nigeria Customs Service Student Delegation Concludes Study Visit To LRA Customs
MONROVIA – A delegation from the Nigeria Customs Service, Customs Command and Staff College (NCCSC) comprising of senior students and lecturers recently concluded a week long study tour in Liberia. The delegation was in the country as guest of the Customs Department of the Liberia Revenue Authority (LRA) and their visit was aimed at conducting a strategic study tour by students of Senior Course 4 of the Nigeria Customs Command and Staff College. The strategic study tour highlighted the assessment of programs and activities of the LRA Customs Department in “Sustaining Customs Operations under the COVID-19 Environment”, information and experience sharing about customs administration including approach mechanisms relative to customs operations. Speaking during an interactive engagement with members of the Nigeria Customs Service delegation, LRA Commissioner of Customs Saa Saamoi expressed thanks and appreciation applauded to the Nigeria Customs Service, Customs Command and Staff College for selection LRA Customs as one of the destinations for its student study tour. He described the (NCCSC) delegation visit as a vital move in fostering a customs to customs relationship which is a step forward in enhancing regional collaboration and coordination in partnering to ensure trade facilitation and customs operations.
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November 25, 2020 21:11 UTC
Liberia: Senator Nyonblee Karnga-Lawrence Attacked In Grand Bassa
Senator Lawrence claimed that the base of the ruling party candidate in the area is being controlled by Mr. Austin Spader, who is an Assistant Minister, at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. He was beaten by angry audience and taken away later by the police,” Senator Lawrence stated. Senator Lawrence pointed out that Mr. Goffa was allegedly thrown out of the station by Mr. Findley’s supporters on grounds that the ruling party candidate wanted to appear on the station. In recent times, there has been series of violent attacks among supporters of rival candidates contesting the senatorial election, particularly in Grand Bassa, Grand Cape Mount and Bomi counties. One Idrissa Mansaray, a businessman engaged into mining activities in the county, was accused by the locals of transporting Sierra Leoneans to register and vote in favor of his candidate, Senator Watson.
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November 25, 2020 08:03 UTC
Liberia: Autopsy Report Reveals LRA’s Albert Peters and Gifty Lama Died of Carbon Monoxide and Inhaling Gasoline
Liberia: Autopsy Report Reveals LRA’s Albert Peters and Gifty Lama Died of Carbon Monoxide and Inhaling GasolineMONROVIA – The autopsy report of the late Albert Peters and Mrs. Gifty Lama and the police investigative report have concluded that the two employees of the Liberia Revenue Authority (LRA) both died as a result of inhaling Carbon Monoxide from gasoline/hydrocarbon fumes and fumes from defective car exhaust system in the floor of the car. At some point, Gifty A. Lama is said to havedisembarked her vehicle and joined Albert Peters in his blue ToyotaHighlander jeep. The Parking Attendant further indicated that he tried to collectthe parking fee from Albert Peters, but Albert Peters told him to close hiscar door. The parking fee from Albert Peters, but Albert Peters told him to close his car door. That the two petty thieves confirmed encountering the unresponsivebodies of Albert Peters and Gifty Lama in the vehicle, but concluded theindividuals were intoxicated.
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November 25, 2020 06:01 UTC
Liberia National Bar Association Wants December 8 Referendum Postponed
Tiawan Gongloe, President, the Liberia National Bar AssociationMONROVIA – The Liberia National Bar Association (LNBA) has differed with the government of Liberia over its decision to conduct the December because, according to them, the government is not proceeding in conformity with Article 91 of the Constitution. According to the LNBA, it has observed that Liberians are more focused with the December 8 special senatorial election. 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. I’m pleased to call on all Liberians that the referendum is on course. The referendum will proceed as planned and we are asking all Liberians that these recommendations are not coming from the President but the people of Liberia.
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November 25, 2020 05:48 UTC
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: 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: 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: 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: 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
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