LIBERIA: Finance Minister Samuel Tweah Awarded African Inspirational Leadership Prize
The award recognizes and celebrates inspirational business leadership at a time of changeMonrovia – Finance and Economic Planning Minister Samuel Tweah has been awarded the African Inspirational Leadership Award in Public Service by the African Leadership Magazine. The award presented to the Minister Wednesday in the backdrop to this year’s African Leadership Magazine’s 5th US – Africa Investment Forum & Policy Dialogue 2020. The award recognizes and celebrates inspirational business leadership at a time of change. The online voting was responsible for sixty-five percentage points and supporting evidence responsible for 35% in the final selection process for the 2020 winners. Other discussants and honorees at the forum included Dr Patrick J. Schena Professor of International Business, at the Fletcher School, Tufts University USA; Hon.
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October 01, 2020 06:56 UTC
Liberia Gets US$9.5M For Climate Resilience Through the EPA
Monrovia – The Adaptation Fund Board on Wednesday, September 30, 2020 approved US$ 9,592,082 for the implementation of Liberia’s proposal to build climate resilience in the cocoa and rice sectors in the West Africa Country. The Adaptation Fund is an International Fund that finances projects and programs aimed at helping developing countries to adapt to the harmful effects of climate change. It is setup under the Kyoto Protocol of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC). The “Building Climate Resilience in Liberia’s Cocoa and Rice Sectors” Project, which was advanced by the Environmental Protection Agency of Liberia (EPA ) and approved by the Adaptation Fund aims to address key climate vulnerabilities in agriculture and water resources management in the rice and cocoa value chain, and hence contribute to immediate and longer-term development and resilience needs of poor vulnerable smallholder farmers in Liberia. EPA Acting Executive Director, Randall M. Dobayou has lauded Adaptation Fund Board for the approval of the Building Climate Resilience in Liberia’s Cocoa and Rice Sectors Project which according to him would bring some relief in the agricultural sector amidst the impacts of climate change which is negatively affecting the sector.
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October 01, 2020 06:45 UTC
Liberia: President Weah Approves US$1 Million Stimulus Honorarium For Private School Teachers
MONROVIA – The Government of Liberia recognizes the financial difficulties private school teachers are experiencing as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic which intensified in the country earlier this year. The government gathers that some owners of private schools, including faith-based schools, have been unable to pay their teachers and faculties since February 2020, owing to limited or no tuition payment. This is the Government’s way of assisting private schools and their teachers prepare for the resumption of normal school activities. Private School Systems are also required to submit evidence of the last payment of withholding on income tax to the Liberia Revenue Authority. As the government exerts effort to make these payments, it extends thanks and appreciation to teachers of private schools and encourages them to support their respective institutions.
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October 01, 2020 06:45 UTC
Liberia: CDC Suspends Its Bong Co. Chairman for ‘Violence & Disruption of Party’s Rally
MONROVIA – The National Executive Committee of the Congress for Democratic Change, with immediate effect, suspends the membership of CDC Bong County Chairman Victor Wisseh for ‘Violence and disruption’ of an official party program held in Gbarnga over the weekend. This decision arises out of an official complaint of 29 September 2020, accusing ‘ Mr. Wisseh of leading a gang of young people to attack…while having a political rally for Sen. Henry W. Yallah at the Chief Compound Public School, resulting into physical violence and wounds’. Mr. Wisseh is also suspended from the party’s Bong County Chapter Chairmanship pending the outcome of a Grievance and Ethics investigation. At the same time, the leadership of the Coalition for Democratic Change condemns recent allegations of violence in District-10, and wishes to clarify that neither the CDC nor (any of) its leaders was involved. Notwithstanding, the party calls on the Liberia National Police to prosecute those arrested in connection with said violence.
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September 30, 2020 18:56 UTC
Liberia: NaFAA Set To Issue Sanitary Certificates On Fish Products”
Mrs. Glassco noted that NaFAA shall specify conditions for the placing on the market of fish, fish products and fish feed, monitor possession, import, export, transportation, selling, receiving, of fish and fisheries products, test and issue sanitary certificate for all fish and fish products leaving Liberia. Glassco in a press release issued Thursday September 28, 2020, also stated that NaFAA shall among other things be responsible to control fish handling, storing, landing, transportation, processing and marketing of fish and fish products. The NaFAA boss further stated that NaFAA shall inspect operational fishery enterprises for compliance with fish safety regulations within the Republic of Liberia. Mrs. Glassco noted that NaFAA shall specify conditions for the placing on the market of fish, fish products and fish feed, monitor possession, import, export, transportation, selling, receiving, of fish and fisheries products, test and issue sanitary certificate for all fish and fish products leaving Liberia. Glassco stated that NaFAA will inspect all fish and fish products leaving and entering Liberia including cold storage facilities to ensure the quality of fish sold to the public or exported from Liberia.
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September 30, 2020 14:03 UTC
Chemical that Caused Beirut Explosion Smuggled into Liberia in Huge Quantity
BUCHANAN, Grand Bassa – MNG Gold and Bea Mountain Mining Corporation (BMMC) have smuggled a huge consignment of ammonia nitrate—the chemical that caused the devastating explosion in Beirut, Lebanon last month—into Liberia for mining. The big bags of ammonia nitrate are guarded by eight armed police officers of the Emergency Response Unit (ERU). But the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) of Liberia, the government office that supervises the import, export and use of chemicals, said it was unaware of the ammonia nitrate. Importing a chemical without the consent of the EPA is a crime under the Environmental Protection and Management Law of Liberia. Some of the 1,250 kilograms of ammonia nitrate in Buchanan, Grand Bassa County.
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September 30, 2020 07:18 UTC
Liberia: Former President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf Shares Lessons Learned from Her 12-Year Presidency
In a brief memoir first published in Daily Maverick 168, she recalled Liberia had been seriously afflicted by corruption and dependency as a result of the 14-year civil war. Per capita income rose from $80 at the end of the second civil war in 2003 to $700, though the population increased by nearly 50% to just under 5 million. Madam Sirleaf: “To get Liberia moving in the right direction took determination. Civil society was the key driver of democracy. The legislature was not that supportive of the democratic process as they were mainly focused on retaining their own interests.
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September 30, 2020 07:07 UTC
Liberia: Senate Foreign Affairs Committee Recommends Confirmation of Amb. Kemayah as Foreign Minister
MONROVIA – The Senate Foreign Affairs Committee has recommended to plenary of the Senate to vote in favor of its report calling for the confirmation of Mr. Dee-Maxwell Kemayah as Minister of Foreign Affairs the republic of Liberia. Kemayah told the Committee that the allegation was a mere “takedown campaign” instigated against him for political reasons. That in as much as sexual harassment is grave, it requires full and detailed investigation,” the Committee noted. During his second appearance before the Senate Committee, Mr. Kemayah termed the allegation of sexual harassment against him as a “takedown campaign” that was planned against him even before his nomination as Minister of Foreign Affairs designate. Kemayah first faced the Senate Foreign Affairs Committee on Monday, Senator Dan Morais, (Maryland County-IND) chairman of Committee called off confirmation proceeding for until the allegation of sexual harassment against him is looked into.
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September 30, 2020 07:02 UTC
Liberia: CBL Working to Circulate L$4 Billion, Ease Consumers Concerns, Deputy Governor Nominee Tells Senate
The Deputy Governor for Operations is responsible for supervising the day-to-day operation of the CBL, including procurement, daily banking operation and expenditure. Madam Nyemadi D. Pearson, appearing for her confirmation hearing before the Senate Committee on Banking and currency, Tuesday, highlighted a number of operational challenges affecting the smooth workings of the CBL. L$4Billion InsufficientAddressing the controversy surrounding the lack of the L$4 billion in circulation, the nominee told the Senate Committee that the CBL is working to ensure that the recently printed L$ 4 billion (Four Billion Liberian Dollars) is in circulation on the market. According to Madam Pearson, there are L$ 21 billion in circulation with huge sum of mutilated notes on the market. Supportive of Bank’s PolicyMadam Pearson told the Senate committee that she has been supportive of the Bank’s policy objectives and functions, which are critical to macroeconomic developments.
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September 30, 2020 06:56 UTC
Liberia: ‘Enabled Investments Is the Way Forward’ – Finance Minister Tweah Tells Africa Business Leadership Annual Gala
Minister Tweah expressed optimism that the dialogue at this year’s forum will do full justice the opportunities and challenges in the Africa investment landscape and provide a clear blueprint for transformative actions. Monrovia – Finance and Economic Development Minister, Mr. Samuel D. Tweah says there is no doubt that enabled investment is the future. “These Investment flows would have to be enabled by a combination of needed institutional reforms and other quasi-economic or diplomatic factors,” Minister Tweah averred. Minister Tweah hailed Dr. ken Giami, Publisher and CEO of the Africa Leadership Magazine for the recognition and opportunity to speak at this year’s program under the theme, “A Necessary Realigment”. Minister Tweah expressed thanks for the role the Magazine continues to place in stimulating transformative business leadership and highlighting business and investment challenges and opportunities confronting the Continent.
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September 30, 2020 06:54 UTC
Liberia: Nimba County Senator Thomas Warns Ruling Party against Vote Rigging in Pending Senatorial Election
Never ‘Confined to Wheelchair’Addressing those concerns with legislative reporters Tuesday, Senator Grupee debunked the reports, and described people spreading such information as evil. Appearing on the floor of the Senate Tuesday, Senator Grupee was greeted with a standing ovation by his colleagues, who welcomed him to session for the first time in months. Addressing reporters, Senator Grupee said: “At no time have I been confined to a wheelchair. “This is a caveat that we the people of Nimba County are peaceful despite some people see us as hooligans but we are not. It is unfortunate that my senior Senator Prince Johnson could make such a statement about my health situation while I was sick.
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September 30, 2020 06:45 UTC
Liberia: Rock-Church Liberia expels Overseer Fatu Smith over Allegation of Misconduct
Monrovia – A resolution signed by seven members of the board of the Rock Church of Liberia is calling for the expulsion of Rev. Fatu Smith, General Overseer of the Rock Church of Liberia International. He has also been authorized to institute appropriate legal actions against Bishop Anne Giminex of the Rock Ministerial fellowship International and Bishop Rosetta Cox for pastor of the Rock Church Liberia and Rev. Smith of continuous illegal disposal of church land and other real properties without authorization from the Board of Trustees, Pastoral Board, the leadership of the Church and the entire Congregation. Charles Bestman to sell such property (ies) that legally belongs to the Rock Church of Liberia, Inc.
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September 30, 2020 06:43 UTC
Rep. Fallah Calls on Supporters to make Senator Dillon the “Shortest Serving” Senator in Liberia’s History
Montserrado County District#5 Representative Thomas Fallah, Received the endorsement statement from an official of Montserrado CountyBentol City – Representative Thomas Fallah(Montserrado County District#5) is calling on his supporters to reject Montserrado County Senator Darius Dillon in the upcoming Special Senatorial Election adding that Senator Dillon cannot proffer genuine development in the county. Montserrado County Representative of District#5 says Senator Dillon has his right to differ with President Weah and not to insult the President. According to Mr. Fallah, during his 12 years as opposition Lawmaker, he never insulted former President Ellen Johnson-Sirleaf. Despite political stance, Representative Fallah added that he collaborated with the former Liberians Leader for the pavement of Police Academy Road. You can disagree but your disagreement should not lead you into insulting your leader,” Rep. Fallah said.
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September 30, 2020 06:34 UTC
Liberia: Inter-Religious Council Warns against Sweeping The Vandalism at Representative Kolubah’s Home under The Carpet
He observed that in recent times, Representative Kolubah has been one of the most frequently-attacked opposition lawmakers in Liberia. He indicated that no amount of explanation from the Government of Liberia (GOL), through the Liberia National Police (LNP) can justify the vandalism carried out at the home of the Montserrado County lawmaker. “It is important that the government-the President of Liberia should take interest in this along with the Ministry of Justice, and the Liberia National Police. Following the incident, the Liberia National Police (LNP) through its Spokesperson, Moses Carter, attributed the incident to a “land issue”. But we hope that it will not be in this case (of Representative Kolubah)”.
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September 30, 2020 06:33 UTC
LIBERIA: Ex-Foreign Minister Findley Demands Apology from Incumbent, for Implicating Him in Passports Scandal
Condemnations have been pouring in after former passport Director, Andrew Wonplo alleged that some 4,000 Diplomatic Passports were illegally sold to foreign nationals including an alleged drug dealer, under the watch of the former Minister Findley. Mr. Findley said Senator Lawrence should understand and stop what he terms as cheap talk, adding no one can sell 4,000 diplomatic passports illegally. She will be focusing on trying to take herself back to Grand Bassa and try to apologize to the Bassa people rather than calling somebody a criminal. Wonplo Urged: ‘Come Home and Face Justice’The former Foreign Minister is meanwhile calling on the former Passport Director Andrew Wonplo to return to Liberia and Face Justice for the crimes he has committed. To this end, we wish to assure the public and the great people of Grand Bassa, that I will submit myself to any investigation home and abroad when and where necessary.
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September 30, 2020 06:32 UTC