15 Winners from the “WeahLearn Project” Competition Awarded Scholarships
Most of them were winning from the just-ended George Weah Academic Excellence and Proficiency Competition. The George Weah Academic, Excellence, and Proficiency Competition was initiated during the heat of COVID-19 through its online platform. Giving the overview of the WeahLearn Scholastic project Michael Francis Tarr said the launch of the George Weah Academic Excellence and Proficiency Competition is a milestone for the organization. According to Tarr, it is unarguable that academic excellence is one of the many challenges that is currently affecting post-war Liberia. “This Weahlearn Scholastic project seeks to harness academic excellence and Proficiency in all Liberian students,” he said.
Source:Front Page Africa
November 10, 2020 02:37 UTC
Liberia: “Reclaiming Montserrado County”? An Exercise In Grand Futility
GDP growth, which stood at -2.5percent in 2019 has further nosedived to -3-00percent in 2020 according to a recent IMF World Economic Outlook. This statistic would put the poverty numbers in Liberia to over 3million out of a population of about 5million people. A primary commodity producing Liberian economy which was already in decline before the pandemic has been hard hit by this global slump. Also, MNG Gold Mine, the largest gold mining company in Liberia lay off more than 250 workers in August. In a nutshell, the Liberian economy is in utter shambles.
Source:Front Page Africa
November 10, 2020 02:33 UTC
Liberian Legislatures Seek To Deny Diaspora Liberians The Right To Serve Their Country
To the contrary, Liberians do not lose their citizenship under any Liberia law by reason of naturalizing in another country. What this amendment will do is deny Diaspora Liberians who seek naturalization due to life situation. Due Process As long as a Liberian does not formally tell a Liberian court, a chief, an embassy, etc that they no longer are a Liberian, that person remains a Liberian regardless of whether they are naturalized elsewhere. Fundamental Rights 3 A Liberian has the fundamental right to seek enjoyment of life and liberty. Author: Francis K. Zazay is a current resident in Liberia and formerly an active member of the Liberian Diaspora in Minnesota.
Source:Front Page Africa
November 10, 2020 02:26 UTC
The U.S. Election Should Serve As a Teachable Moment for Liberian Journalism
In Liberia, however, a nation still reeling from the effects of intractable conflict, some media houses would do quite the opposite! The U.S. election should be a teachable moment for Liberian journalism. The country has come a long way since the civil war, surpassing every prediction that it could have relapsed into a war situation. Like the ones in the U.S., the media in Liberia must not fan the flames of division and hate; or allowed themselves to be hoodwinked by politicians with vested interest. Journalists have a duty to ensure a stable environment for all, including themselves, to operate.
Source:Front Page Africa
November 10, 2020 02:03 UTC
University of Liberia Releases 2020 Entrance Results
Capitol Hill, Monrovia – The University of Liberia has released the results of the 1st Entrance and Placement Exam administered to 11,432 out of total registered candidates of 12,576 undergraduate applicants. The results show that a total of 3,287 (28.75%) candidates passed regularly, while 449 (3.93%) candidates passed provisionally when the scores were tabulated. When scores were tabulated, 38 (29.01%) candidates passed regularly, while 53 (40.46%) candidates passed provisionally. Result for the David A. Straz-Sinje Technical and Vocational College shows that 64 candidates sat the exam out of a total registered candidates of 83. Similarly, the results for Medical School, School of Pharmacy, the Louis Arthur Grimes School of Law, and Graduate School were also approved by the Faculty Senate.
Source:Front Page Africa
November 09, 2020 02:48 UTC
New Millennium Challenge Compact Scorecard Shows Improvement in Rule of Law in Liberia
MONROVIA – Liberia has made improvements in the ensuring rule of law and gender in economy, according to the new Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC) scorecard expected to be released on Monday. Every year, MCC publishes scorecards for all candidate countries, including countries such as Liberia with already signed, ongoing compacts. The scorecard indicators can also be used by businesses, investors, and the private sector to inform investment decisions and better understand the operating environment in a specific country. A total of 85% of Compact funds have been committed in contracts, while 73% of total compact budget has been disbursed. Mr. Nash also emphasized that if Liberia must regain another compact it must first perform on the upcoming scorecard.
Source:Front Page Africa
November 09, 2020 02:37 UTC
LIBERIA: Autopsy Reports on Deceased Auditors to be Released This Week
MONROVIA – The final reports on separate autopsies conducted on the remains of four Liberian auditors who died under mysterious circumstances in the country, is expected to be released to the public early this week. Dr. Kolee pointed out that those reports, were done at a laboratory certified by the European Union (EU) and the International Standard Organization (ISO). “We just got all of the reports yesterday and by early next week the reports will be published. DelayThe release of the final autopsies reports on the deaths of the Liberian auditors has been delayed for about seven (7) days. ConcernsThere has been mounting concerns and public outcries over the delay in the release of the final autopsies reports of the deceased Liberian professionals.
Source:Front Page Africa
November 09, 2020 02:37 UTC
Liberia: Collaborating Political Parties Disappointed Over Delay in The Cleaning of Voters Roll; Intends Going to ECOWAS Court or Stage Peaceful Protest
Liberia: Collaborating Political Parties Disappointed Over Delay in The Cleaning of Voters Roll; Intends Going to ECOWAS Court or Stage Peaceful ProtestALEXANDER CUMMINGS: “We are going to continue to pursue other means. This is a court that in 2017 mandated the cleaning up of the voters roll. There was an ECOWAS team that came and also said that the voters roll was flooded and needed to be cleaned up. In June of this year, a Joint Resolution of the National Legislature, signed by the President says the voters’ roll should be cleaned. We are also focused on the cleaning of the voters roll and that’s why we went to court”.
Source:Front Page Africa
November 09, 2020 02:26 UTC
Liberia’s Gold Star Air Conundrum: A Flawed Experiment in Mediocrity
I wish therefore to state that Goldstar Air has no Ghana AOC to operate as an airline. Goldstar Air is a wholly Ghanaian registered Airline and has acquired its Air Carrier license(ACL). THE QUESTION IS SIMPLE: Is GOLDSTAR AIR in possession of an Air Operator’s Certificate(AOC)? GIVING A START-UP COMPANY like Goldstar Air, which has no history of performance and safety the right to launch a national airline bearing Liberia’s name is wrong – and Goldstar Air knows this. Had Goldstar Air possess any of such experience, its own country, Ghana would have asked them to become its national carrier.
Source:Front Page Africa
November 09, 2020 02:26 UTC
How Joseph R. Biden, Jr. Became America’s 46th President
Joe Biden remained member of the working/middle class even while he was Senator of the great state of Delaware. About two years ago, I posted on Facebook that Joe Biden would be the best candidate to defeat President Trump and make him a one term president. Joe Biden owes a lot to Black voters for his election as the 46th President of the United States of America. But what they forgot was Joe had served as the Vice President to America’s first Black President. Congratulations, Joseph R. Biden, 46th President of the United States of America.
Source:Front Page Africa
November 09, 2020 01:52 UTC
Liberia: WASH CSOs Visiting the Capitol Call for Budgetary Increment for the Sector
Monrovia – Civil Society Organizations promoting Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene in the country are calling on the Legislature to increase budgetary allocation for the WASH sector in Liberia. Speaking at the event, the Chairman for Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) actors in the WASH sector, Gus Myers said hand washing is very important adding that it plays an important role in a healthy nation. “Now that we have an institution, the national WASH Commission that has the full mandate to ensure the WASH practices are observed, policies are follow and implement, it will be important to note that the commission has an increased budget for the WASH sector,” Myers said. Sen. Kaipay said the establishment of WASH caucus at the ECOWAS Parliament will improve hygienic condition in the region, adding that members of the parliament will take the awareness in their various countries. The Grand Bassa County Senator said his ascendency to the ECOWAS Parliament is an additional opportunity for ensuring that his dream for the establishment of the WASH caucus comes to a reality.
Source:Front Page Africa
November 09, 2020 01:41 UTC
Liberia: AB Kaydea Clocks 50; Shows Gratitude for an Eventful Journey
“To my dearest and caring partner, my three BFF, SAMMIE, AGATHA, and LYDIA, I say thanks for all the support, care, and affection you show me daily. I love you, and I say thank you. During this 50th birthday, I say thanks so very much. I say thank you. My brother Elwood, who became a pastor, and with whom I share most of my childhood days, I say thank you.
Source:Front Page Africa
November 09, 2020 01:39 UTC
IREDD Holds Second Advocacy Engagement Policy Dialogue with Stakeholders on Liberia Covid-19 Household Food Support Program
Monrovia – The Institute for Research and Democratic Development (IREDD) has organized its second Advocacy Engagement Policy Dialogue with Stakeholders of the Government of Liberia Covid-19 Household Food Support Program (COHFSP) at iCampus, on Carey Street. The aim of the dialogue was to solicit solutions to improve Government of Liberia Covid-19 Household Food Support Program (COHFSP) implementation mechanism and information sharing. Speaking at the start of the dialogue, the COHFSP Steering Committee Chairperson and Executive Director of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Prof. Wilson Tarpeh thanked IREDD for setting up the dialogue something he said the steering committee welcome. “We look forward to the reports from IREDD; we look forward to the presentation of those reports. As Head of the steering committee that is something we are dealing with.
Source:Front Page Africa
November 09, 2020 01:30 UTC
ITC and MICAT Organize First Marketing and Branding Workshop on Liberia Tourism
The workshop was supported by the International Trade Centre (ITC) and United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) under the Liberia Tourism Development project funded by the Enhanced Integrated Framework program. The tourism sector, which has garnered much interest in the last few months, is tagged to become one of the Country’s main income earners. “These engagements will guide a branding and marketing strategy and action plan for the Liberian tourism sector. Mr. Aklile Mitiku Habtemariam, Project Manager from the ITC, said “the tourism marketing and branding activities of which today’s workshop is part represent one of the most important aspects of the various interventions under the Liberia Tourism Development project that ITC implements in collaboration with the UNWTO. The successful delivery of these interventions will enable to leverage more resources for consolidation of the interventions as well as further development of the tourism sector.”
Source:Front Page Africa
November 08, 2020 15:11 UTC
Liberia: Govt Recalls All Doctors from Phebe Hospital
Front view of Phebe Hospital in Suakoko, Bong CountySuakoko, Bong County – The Ministry of Health has withdrawn all of its assigned doctors from Phebe Hospital in reaction to the hospital’s board decision to reject the transfer of Dr. Jefferson Sibley, the hospital’s medical director. Phebe Hospital was built by the Lutheran Church in Liberia, in partnership with the Episcopal Church and the United Methodist Church in 1921. Discussions as to whether Phebe is private or government-run hospital have dominated discussions among both officials of government and members of the board. Phebe is the only referral hospital in central Liberia, catering to over 50,000 people, and the decision by the government to withdraw its assigned doctors leaves the hospital with only a doctor, FrontPage Africa has gathered. Juakollie and Cole believed the government would be blamed if anyone died during the ongoing saga between the Ministry of Health and the board of Phebe Hospital because, they believed, it had not put in the right mechanisms before recalling its doctors from the hospital.
Source:Front Page Africa
November 08, 2020 13:50 UTC