Mercy Ships Announces Its Second Hospital Ship: The Global Mercy
COTONOU, BENIN –– Mercy Ships unveils its new hospital ship, the Global Mercy, which will join the Africa Mercy, in service in Africa since 2007. The Global Mercy will more than double the impact of Mercy Ships on the African continent. The Global Mercy represents a unique call to support the strengthening of healthcare systems in Africa on behalf of the most vulnerable,” comments Rosa Whitaker, President for Mercy Ships. The Global Mercy is a modern, state-of-the-art hospital ship, equipped with six surgical operating rooms. With 16 national offices and an Africa Bureau, Mercy Ships seeks to transform individuals and serve nations.
Source:Front Page Africa
October 05, 2020 06:56 UTC
Liberia: Sen. Peter Coleman Accused of Intimidating Rival Candidate Dr. Alfred Toe Segbe
MONROVIA – A Group of Citizens from Grand Kru County under the banner “The Friends and supporters of Grand Kru County senatorial candidate Dr. Alfred Toe Segbe” have condemned and accused incumbent senator Peter Coleman of masterminding intimidation of their candidate at the Roberts International AirPort by officers of the Liberia Immigration Service (LIS). In a statement issued by the Friends of Candidate Toe Segbe, at the Roberts International Airport on Monday, their candidate was harassed, humiliated, and detained without any genuine reason, with money or cash ransom was demanded from him by Immigration officers. Clarke is insignificant to the body politics of Grand Kru County. “It is worth mentioning that whoever Alfred Toe Segbe foes maybe, should be found and let people with sinister reasons. Dr. Segbe is not any priority for us in terms of contenders.
Source:Front Page Africa
October 05, 2020 06:56 UTC
Liberia: A Strange Land of Liberty
From the genesis of the establishment of the State of Liberia, the intentions were to repatriate free African slaves to a LAND OF LIBERTY. By Cornelius Robert U-Sayee, [email protected], Contributing WriterBut today, this free land has become so indifferent to its inherent purpose and people. Even foreign nationals are dominating the economy leaving Liberians ENSLAVED and in a PERILOUS STATE in their cherished land more than ever before. As it appears in Liberia today, there is no middle class! The question now is, how can a land built on the principle of liberty, seem no longer to provide the fullness of life for its citizen?
Source:Front Page Africa
October 05, 2020 06:55 UTC
A Call for Independent Probe into Major Passport Scandal
Because of the scandal surrounding the criminalization of the Liberian ECOWAS passports, the United States government recently imposed sanctions on former Liberian passport director Andrew Wonplo and his family. This is an indication that the passport scandal could taint the international image of Liberia and ECOWAS in general. It should also be noted that this communication is in no way intended to impugn the integrity of those who have been implicated in the passport scandal by the former Liberian passport director. Hence, the call for an independent probe is in the interest of transparency to ensure international confidence in the security of the Liberian ECOWAS passport. Finally, the need for an independent investigation into the passport scandal cannot be overemphasized.
Source:Front Page Africa
October 05, 2020 06:45 UTC
Liberia: ‘Wickedness in the Land’: President Weah Frowns on Discovery of LRA Auditor, Researcher in Car
Why-we don’t know; if that was a boyfriend or girlfriend issue, that doesn’t allow you to kill somebody because you don’t know where you will end up”. Monrovia – President George Manneh Weah has expressed disappointment over the high level of “wickedness” and disrespect for elders in Liberia. Why-we don’t know; if that was a boyfriend or girlfriend issue, that doesn’t allow you to kill somebody because you don’t know where you will end up”. He added that though Liberia remains one of the most beautiful countries on earth, wickedness remains prevalent in the land. President Weah, however, urged Liberians who do not have love for him to forge ahead, but urged them to desist from ruining their own country for the sake of him.
Source:Front Page Africa
October 04, 2020 17:59 UTC
Tourism And Tourispreneurship: An Untapped Economic Power Engine of Liberia
In other words, almost everybody and every institution both social and commercial can get their stake and share from a well-functioning tourism sector in Liberia. TOURISPRENEURSHIP is a concept that focuses on promoting software and hardware components of tourism sector. Meanwhile, Liberia is yet to reap from its rich tourism sector as it has do. POLICY CONSIDERATIONS:Having underscored the economic relevance of the tourism sector for Liberia’s development growth, it is pertinent to effectuate, activate and realize the above-mentioned socioeconomic rewards and returns from the nation’s tourism sector. In addition, it is highly commended to legislate laws and introduce policies with the purpose to promote and encourage investment in and exploring the tourism sector.
Source:Front Page Africa
October 04, 2020 12:45 UTC
Liberia: LMHRA, Stakeholders Brainstorm On Strategy To Build A WHO Pre-Qualified Quality Control Lab
MONROVIA – The Liberia Medicines & Health Products Regulatory Authority (LMHRA) and several stakeholders of the LMHRA held a one-day meeting aimed at brainstorming on strategy and galvanizing resources to build an Internationally Certified Quality Control Laboratory (QCL) to ensure the general public has access to safe, effective and quality medicines. In 2010, the LMHRA Act was passed by the Legislature and approved by the President of Liberia seeking to ensure that the law provides for quality assurance through laboratory testing. Hence, a 3-year strategic plan was developed in 2013 providing for a 4-unit (physio-chemical, medical device, microbiology and cosmetics) QC laboratory. These, which include, an internationally certified and fully equipped functioning QC lab, logistics (mainly vehicles, amongst others) for inspection and Post Market Surveillance (PMS), trainings, recruitment and retention of staff, etc. She noted that if, the LMHRA QC laboratory is WHO-prequalified or ISO 17025-accredited, and then it can be used to perform QC testing of grant-funded products and increased confidence in the quality of work performed by LMHRA QC Laboratory.
Source:Front Page Africa
October 03, 2020 12:11 UTC
Liberia: Dumoe, Bong Game Changer?
BONG COUNTY – The midterm special senatorial by-election has taken a new turn. Dumoe furthered; ‘ I believe that only a United Bong County can prosper. The message about freeing Taylor has peddled him to the full front of voters’ minds in Bong County. If the reception Dumoe received on his return to the county last weekend is anything to go by, then he is clearly the dark horse of the Bong County Senatorial race. The Bong County Senatorial aspirant drove through the county last weekend with vehicle carrying the picture of the former Liberian President, Charles G. Taylor with the inscription: ‘Dumoe says free GHANKAY’.
Source:Front Page Africa
October 02, 2020 23:41 UTC
MenEngage Liberia Hold Symposium to Involve Men and Boys in the Elimination of Sexual Based Violence
KAKATA, Margibi County – MenEngage Liberia has concluded a youth symposium aimed at galvanizing the participation of men and boys in the elimination of Sexual and Gender-Based Violence (SGBV) in Liberia and the role of Liberian youth in the maintenance of peace during the Midterm Senatorial Elections. The day-long youth symposium held in Kakata, Margibi County on Wednesdayunder the theme: “Transforming Power to Benefit Humanity” brought together 75 young people from diverse background from Margibi and Montserrado Counties. Konyon stated: “During the period of Covid-19, we have witnessed dramatic increase in the rate of Sexual and Gender-Based Violence particularly rape. So MenEngage Liberia thought to organize this youth symposium with young people from different communities to discuss and find a way forward to firstly promote and protect the rights of women particularly in fighting to eliminate SGBV in Liberia”. About MenEngage LiberiaMenEngage Liberia is a network of 15 Civil Society Organizations including faith-based institutions hosted by the Center for Justice and Peace Studies (CJPS).
Source:Front Page Africa
October 02, 2020 23:26 UTC
In Liberia Revenue Authority Staff Mysterious Deaths: Wife of Deceased to Be Investigated by Police
In Liberia Revenue Authority Staff Mysterious Deaths: Wife of Deceased to Be Investigated by PolicePolice sources informed FrontPageAfrica that Mrs. Peters is helping the police understand how she got in possession of her husband’s car key before turning it over to the police. Both deceased were employees of the Liberia Revenue Authority (LRA). Police sources informed FrontPageAfrica that Mrs. Peters is helping the police understand how she got in possession of her husband’s car key before turning it over to the police. She is also said to be the first to have discovered the bodies in the vehicle. She discovered his vehicle and upon opening the door, she saw his lifeless body.
Source:Front Page Africa
October 02, 2020 20:58 UTC
Liberia: Two LRA Employees Found Dead in Vehicle on Broad Street
THIS IS A BREAKING NEWS AND WOULD BE UPDATED AS MORE DETAILS EMERGEMONROVIA – Two employees of the Liberia Revenue Authority (LRA) identified as Albert Peters and Gifty Asmah Lama have been found dead in a vehicle near Cathedral on Broad Street. Mr. Albert Peters left his house Thursday morning along with his wife who serves as the Branch Manager of the LBDI Freeport Branch. He told his wife he was going to see someone around the UBA Bank on Broad Street when they last spoke on Thursday, but did not return home. She discovered his vehicle and upon opening the door, she saw his lifeless body. The cause of death remains unknown, but the Liberia National Police has removed the bodies while the vehicle is still on the scene.
Source:Front Page Africa
October 02, 2020 09:41 UTC
Liberia: Pres. Weah Condemns Health Workers over Ongoing Strike Action
The Government of Liberia (GOL) reacted by calling on the public health workers or risk being replaced at the various places of assignment. President Weah also instructed Health Minister Dr. Wilhelmina Jallah to solicit applications, through County Health Offices to fill in the gaps creating as a result of the strike. At the offices of the EU, US Embassy and the UN, the striking public health workers held placards with inscriptions: “We Want Drugs and Medical Supplies, Injury to One, Injury to All, We Want Good Working Environment for Health Workers”, among others. We came here to tell you people that health workers can’t breathe; the government is preventing us from breathing. ‘Protest Not the Best Option’ – WeahPresident Weah said protest was not the best option for health workers, because their action to leave work is life-threatening.
Source:Front Page Africa
October 02, 2020 08:16 UTC
Liberia: US$9.5K County Development Fund Money Missing In Bong
The money was sourced following the 2018 County Council Sitting from which US$75,000 was allotted as ‘administrative cost’ for the county leadership. I have done transactions with the county leadership but not with this amount in question,” he said. I didn’t receive a damn from the county leadership in my entity’s name,” he said. “Yes, it’s true that Manston received the money from the county and later withdrew it. In 2019, Superintendent Walker used US$ 4,000 provided by MNG Gold mining company for her personal trip to Ghana.
Source:Front Page Africa
October 02, 2020 08:01 UTC
Liberia: Rep. Yekeh Kolubah Rejoins Collaborating Political Parties and the Council of Patriots
MONROVIA – Firebrand Montserrado County Representative Yekeh Kolubah has backpedaled over his previous decision taken to leave the Collaborating Political Parties (CPP) and the Council of Patriots (COP). But addressing a news conference at his district office in Sinkor on Thursday, October 1, Representative Kolubah rescinded on this previous decisions taken. “It is no surprise that Representative Yekeh Kolubah has recommitted himself to both the CPP and the COP. Representative Yekeh Kolubah always says what is right. This is why Yekeh Kolubah returns to the CDC is a milestone.
Source:Front Page Africa
October 02, 2020 07:58 UTC
China Promises Clinical Reference Lab for 14 Military Hospital
MONROVIA – The Government of the Peoples’ Republic of Chinese has promised to launch a Clinical Reference Lab that will cost more than 20 million United States dollars as an addition to the 14th Military Hospital. Speaking during the turning-over ceremony at the 14th Military Hospital, Ambassador Yishang emphasized that the Chinese Government and people sincerely hope to see an era of peace and prosperity in Liberia. The Chinese Ambassador also applauded the professional efforts of the AFL personnel during the lockdown and recognized that AFL has really been keeping professional to protect and serve the people of Liberia. He further assured the Chinese Government through its Ambassador that the supplied will be used for the intended purpose. The batch of medical aid which reflects China’s sincere help to the AFL and the Liberian people included Medical Devices, Laboratory equipment, Emergency Department Equipment, Obstetrics Equipment, Surgical Instruments, Outpatient Equipment.
Source:Front Page Africa
October 02, 2020 07:55 UTC