Child Rights Advocate Samuel Wantoe Invited to Discuss Liberia’s Rape Culture with U.S. House Foreign Affairs Sub-Committee on Africa, Global Health Human Rights and International Organizations
The Foreign Affairs Committee is one the most paramount decision-making committee in the US congressional building. It consists of six (6) standing subcommittees of which Africa, Global Health, Global Human Rights, and International Organizations is being Chaired by Congress Woman Bass. Furthermore, the committee oversight legislation aimed at the promotion of human rights and democracy among several roles. He was one of the lead organizers of the Affiliation of Child and Women Rights protest that led to the declaration of Rape as a national emergency by the Government of Liberia. Wantoe will articulate the challenges of babies, women and children that are consistently rape without fear or hesitation.
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September 24, 2020 15:45 UTC
Liberia: EPA, UNDP and Partners Launch Climate Change Knowledge Sharing Planning Platform
Buchanan, Grand Bassa County – The United Nations Development Program (UNDP) along with several partners Wednesday launched the climate change knowledge sharing platform which is to be hosted by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for easy access of data and information generated. The platform (http://ccksp.gnf.tf) is an activity under the National Adaptation Plan which is funded by the Green Climate Fund (GCF). “It is for all of us Liberians because it is a knowledge sharing platform exclusively dedicated to professional actors, students, policy experts, farmers, market women among others,” stated the EPA acting boss. “Infact on this platform there is even a space there called the kids corner where climate information is made very simple for our children,” he furthered. Farcathy however emphasized the need for inter-agency collaboration in sustaining and operationalizing the knowledge sharing platform.
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September 24, 2020 12:00 UTC
Cash-Strapped Liberia Must Reject Representatives Eyeing Senate Seats
SINCE THE PROGRAM came into effect, both houses of the national legislature, the Upper and Lower House agreed to reduce their salaries from the 36% proposed by the Lower House to 26% reduction. THE REDUCTION which is effected in the fiscal year 2019/2020 budget includes with massive cuts to lawmakers’ salaries and benefits. IN THE POSSIBILITY that all of those seeing ascension to the upper house do win their seats, taxpayers and a government strapped for cash will be left to foot the bill of more by-elections. FOR A COUNTRY CRYING poor and low on cash, the repeated practice of lower house members trying their luck at winning seats in the Senate in alarming. IN RECENT MONTHS, the practice has been so rampant that recently-elected members of the lower house, announced their quest to seek seats in the Senate within a year of winning election.
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September 24, 2020 07:41 UTC
Liberia: Striking Health Workers Seek Diplomatic Missions’ Intervention; Wants Govt. Uphold MoU
The Government of Liberia (GOL) reacted by calling on the public health workers or risk being replaced at the various places of assignment. But on Wednesday, September 23, the striking public health workers’ stay home action took another dimension and elevated the matter at diplomatic mission in the country. We came here to tell you people that health workers can’t breathe; the government is preventing us from breathing. We want the diplomatic people to help us” – Striking Healthcare WorkersCall for RetractionsThe striking public health workers, however, called on President Weah to retract statements he made to replace them with medical students. The striking public health workers claimed that though they have petitioned the government through meetings and press statements to honor the MOU signed, their efforts have not yielded fruitful results.
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September 24, 2020 07:41 UTC
Liberia: Eleven Liberian Students Risk Jail in China Due to Overstay of Permit
Sonii: “The students in China are 11 who have completed and I have to move quickly to get their tickets to come back because there is still no flight from China here. The Ambassador called me this morning that if those folks are not out of China by the 28th, they will go to jail. “They will put them in jail, the ambassador has told me he cannot do anything more.”Minister Sonii also informed the Senate that, Liberia has a total of 143 students in the diaspora. The students have been categorized, of the 143 students, 43 are doing Medical sciences. “The students in China are 11 who have completed and I have to move quickly to get their tickets to come back because there is still no flight from China here.
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September 24, 2020 07:38 UTC
Liberia: CPP Petitions the Supreme Court to Halt and Cancel the Ongoing Voter Roll Update Exercises
According to the CPP Chairman, NEC’s technicians failed to provide technicians representing CPP a copy of the voter roll. He added that their technicians were prevented from having access to areas NEC claimed that the voters roll cleaning process was taking place. According to the CPP Chairman, NEC’s technicians failed to provide technicians representing CPP a copy of the voter roll. Mr. Cummings added: “These political actions will take place in all 15 counties but with focus on our capital. The materials to conduct the voters roll update she said are not substandard and there is no credible mechanism for verification.
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September 24, 2020 07:30 UTC
Liberia: Pres. Weah Urges Un To Redirect Focus to Inclusiveness of Most Vulnerable in Society
Monrovia – President George Manneh Weah has urged the United Nations to review, refocus and readjust its priorities as the world changes considerably. President Weah therefore lauded Liberia’s bilateral and multilateral partners for the strong support Liberia received to deal with the COVID-19 emergency and help sustain the Liberian economy. This resulted in the validation of a comprehensive roadmap intended to mitigate the incidence of this menace in our society. Meanwhile, President Weah want member of the word body to work together as a global community to confront disease and epidemics, fight poverty and prevent wars. He committed Liberia, as a Founding Member of the United Nations, to availing itself as a strong partner in meeting these global challenges.
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September 24, 2020 07:29 UTC
Liberia Chamber of Commerce and Tourism Association Collaborate to Showcase Liberia’s Rich History on World Tourism Day
Monrovia — The Liberia National Tourism Association in partnership with the Liberia Chamber of Commerce (LCC) is expected to showcase the rich history of the country’s culture, destinations, and arts and crafts at the celebration of this year’s World Tourism Day. Liberia will on Saturday, September 26 join other countries across the globe in observance of World Tourism Day. World Tourism Day is commemorated each year on 27 September. The Liberia National Tourism Association (LINTA) is the Largest and most influential Tourism Organization in Liberia. The Association also has and is providing Government with a realistic and professional input to policy development and amendments including regulations affecting the tourism sector.
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September 24, 2020 07:18 UTC
Liberia: Alternative National Congress Draws Distance From Ex-Partisan’s Independent Run in Nimba
Monrovia – The Alternative National Congress(ANC) says Mr. Taa Wongbe is contesting the Nimba County Senatorial Midterm elections on his own and no longer has any association with the party. In a statement Wednesday, the ANC through its National Secretary Aloysious Toe said: “Mr. Taa Wongbe has resigned from the ANC, as he made clear in a recent statement he posted on his Facebook page. “We have received confirmation that Mr. Jonathan Dolakeh of the ANC has written NEC, challenging the submission of Mrs. Edith Gongloe-Weh as the CPP Senatorial candidate for Nimba County. His action will be investigated immediately and appropriate action will be taken.”
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September 24, 2020 07:18 UTC
Chinese Embassy Donates To COVID-19 Fight in Liberia
Paynesville – The Ministry of Health and the National Public Health Institute of Liberia (NPHIL) have jointly received a donation of food and computers and accessories from the Embassy of China, accredited near Monrovia to help fight COVID-19 pandemic. Presenting the items, China Deputy Chief of Embassy Kan Xu, said they have observed that the economy of Liberia makes it very difficult for government to fight COVID-19. Mr. Kan said the computers and printers would help the offices which are fighting COVID-19 do their work easily, while food would help those in the fight against COVID-19. Receiving the items, Health Minister Dr. Whilemena Jallah lauded the Chinese Government, through its Embassy in Liberia for the gesture. Dr. Jallah said the items are important for the COVID-19 fight.
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September 24, 2020 07:13 UTC
Liberia: Executive Mansion Debunks Former Passport Director’s Revelation of Pres. Weah, Top Officials of Govt Involvement with Passport Syndicate
Deputy Presidential Press Secretary Smith Toby told an Executive Mansion Press briefing on Tuesday that the President has no interest in getting involved with such act as claimed by the document. Mr. Wonplue denied entry into the United States early this month for his alleged involvement with passport fraud and corruption reportedly linked several officials of the Liberian government including President George Manneh Weah of being in the know of the passport fraud. Recently, US Secretary of State Michael R. Pompeo, in a statement Thursday announced the public designation due to Wonplo’s involvement in significant corruption. But Toby argued that Mr. Wonplue would have still been enjoying the confidence of President Weah, if The President was interested in such a ‘dubious act.’“If the President had interest in that, he was never going to dismiss him,” he said. “He was dismissed after an investigation was conducted that linked him to selling of diplomat passports to certain group of people secretly,” Toby averred.
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September 24, 2020 07:07 UTC
Liberia: Youth for Change, Collaborating Partners Launch Election Dialogues to Promote Peaceful Electoral Process Ahead of December 8 Polls
Other key actors including officials of National Elections Commission (NEC) and the Inspector General of the Liberia National Police (LNP), as well as officials of the Federation of Liberian Youth (FLY) and USAID, UNDP, The Carter Center and the Swedish Embassy will grace the occasion. In recent weeks, rival supporters of the ruling CDC and the opposition CPP have been engulfed in violent tussles that often lead to stone throwing. “There is a point where these candidates and these institutions will make commitments toward keeping this country peaceful through audio and written documents. And when people assume many times and the information is not provided them, they hold onto the wrong information and it becomes a problem. He pointed out that although the initiative is not being sponsored by donors for now, he is hopeful that support will come along the way to ensure the entire country is covered.
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September 24, 2020 07:07 UTC
Liberia Football Association Sets Minimum Wage for Local Clubs’ Players
Monrovia – Following numerous calls from players on the low salary structure of many Liberian football clubs, the Liberia Football Association (LFA) has set the minimum wage for players in the Regulations on the Status and Transfer of Players (RSTP). The Football house informed the clubs and stakeholders that the minimum wage for players in the first division is L$10,000 (US$50), second division at L$5,000 (US$25) and upper women’s division at L$5,000 (US$25). “Clubs are only obliged to pay the minimum wage depending on the status of players,” LFA indicated. Prior to the setting of the minimum wage by the LFA, many of the clubs had refused to pay their players on grounds that they are not getting much from football in Liberia. Following the news of the minimum wage, the parent body of all players in Liberia, Liberia Football Players Association, appreciated the FA for their decision which they said is one of their first recommendations and proposals to the FA.
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September 24, 2020 06:56 UTC
US Diplomat Pouring Water On Duck In Liberia’s ‘Enabling Environment’ Remark
To put bluntly, Ambassador Grunder is saying that corruption in Liberia is preventing American investors from going to Liberia. Because American companies can in turn sue the US government for any losses on their investments if a particular country does not have an “enabling environment” to do business in such country. So, what constitutes an “enabling environment” that must be met for US companies to invest in a country? Is the justice system fair and impartial and does the Supreme Court stand by its slogan/motto of “Let Justice Be Done to All Men?” The Court is judged by its past decisions. God alone knows how many times our government leaders have invited American investors to invest in the Liberian economy.
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September 24, 2020 06:56 UTC
President George Weah’s Address to the 75th UN General Assembly (Full Text)
His Excellency Mr. Volkan Bozkir,President of the Seventy-fifth United Nations General AssemblyHis Excellency Mr. António Guterres,Secretary-General of the United NationsExcellencies, Heads of State and Government;Ambassadors;Heads of Delegations;Distinguished Delegates;Ladies and Gentlemen:I am honored to have the opportunity to address this 75th Session of the United Nations General Assembly, on behalf of the Government and People of Liberia. YOUR EXCELLENCIES, DISTINGUISHED LADIES AND GENTLEMEN:I congratulate His Excellency Mr. Volkan Bozkır on his election as President of the Seventy-fifth (75th) Session of the United Nations General Assembly and assure him of Liberia’s fullest support in the discharge of his commendable duty. We must all rise above normal divisions to work for a better, fairer and more united world. As part of this process of re-evaluation, the United Nations adopted in 2015 a set of seventeen (17) Global Goals to be met by 2030. As a Founding Member of the United Nations, Liberia avails itself as a strong partner in meeting these global challenges.
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September 23, 2020 19:18 UTC