Liberian Students Stranded In India Make SOS Call To Government
Monrovia – Some 20 self-sponsored Liberian students in India have complained about being stranded in the Asian nation and have made an SOS call to the government to help them return home. Alex Mulbah, the spokesman for the stranded Liberian students, said there are more students who want to come back to Liberia but only 20 of them are currently financially prepared to return home. According to him, returning to Liberia is something they have long awaited, but they do not want to use the Ivory Coast route, considering the risk they might encounter. “We will be spending over thousands of dollars to get to Ivory Coast, and we do not know how long it will take us to leave Ivory Coast, and Ivory Coast is not safe also,” he said. “While if we will spend two or three days, we do not know the expenses ahead of us.”“Since the Ebola crisis, we have been stranded.
Source:Front Page Africa
August 20, 2020 04:52 UTC
Liberia: Girls For Change Launches Community Engagement on Sexual And Gender-Based Violence Response Project
Paynesville – A not-for-profit organization, Girls For Change, has launched a community engagement initiative on sexual and gender-based violence. The initiative titled:” Community Engagement on Sexual And Gender Based Violence Response Project” was on Wednesday, August 19, at the organization’s (Girls For Change) head office in the Bassa Town Community in Thinkers’ Village, Robertfield highway. “The fight against sexual and gender based violence needs a holistic approach. “This community engagement on sexual and gender based violence is all about we the community, and we the police,”Madam Brownell said. Madam Brownell attributed the increase in sexual and gender based violence to community dwellers.
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August 20, 2020 04:41 UTC
Liberia’s Ambassador Accredited to Egypt, Edwin Sele is Dead
The Late Ambassador Edwin Sele served previously as Liberia’s Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary to the Kingdom of Morocco prior to his assignment in the Arab Republic of Egypt. Monrovia – The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Liberia announces, with profound regrets, the death of Liberia’s Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary to the Arab Republic of Egypt, His Excellency Edwin Faseyen Sele. According to a Foreign Ministry release, the Late Ambassador Sele died August 18, 2020 in the Arab Republic of Egypt. The Late Ambassador Sele was an astute statesman and a dedicated public servant who served his country and people with commitment and distinction. He served previously as Liberia’s Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary to the Kingdom of Morocco prior to his assignment in the Arab Republic of Egypt.
Source:Front Page Africa
August 20, 2020 04:30 UTC
MCA-Liberia Provides More Assistance to Help Gender Units Address Challenges
The equipment and office tools donated to the Gender Ministry are worth US$13,944 and include four desktop computers, two printers, and fourteen pieces of furniture. Gender and Social Inclusion is a major cross cutting component of all MCA-L activities. After the equipment was installed, Lawodo Nimley Thomas, Gender Unit Director, MGCSP, expressed appreciation to MCA-L for the tangible support given the Ministry in promoting gender and social inclusion while spurring economic growth. Before, we did not have the supplies to prepare our newsletters and do other work but, with the office supplies and furniture, our work will be up to speed,” she said. In May 2019, the MCA-L supported LEC’s Gender Department with over US$8,000 worth of office furniture, computers, air conditioners, and office tools, in addition to capacity building support.
Source:Front Page Africa
August 20, 2020 04:18 UTC
Liberia: Four Teachers At Turkish School Threatened With Dismissal For Demanding ‘Just Benefit’
Monrovia – Four teachers at the Light International School, a school operated by Turkish nationals, in Sinkor are expected to be served dismissal letters by the school’s administration for requesting what they termed as “just benefits and salaries”. All schools including the Light International School System were closed. Teachers at the Light International School System said they were not paid their salaries or given any compensation during those months – when the school was closed. The aggrieved teachers named themselves “Concerned Workers of the Light International School System” on May 9, 2020 met with the school administration. Togba said after that meeting, teachers did not get any notification from the school’s administration about their salary.
Source:Front Page Africa
August 20, 2020 04:18 UTC
An Open Letter to the Senate: Advice for Passage of the 5k Maximum (Draft) ACT for National and Institutional Benefits
Honorable Pro temp and Members, the (draft) Act like any other, embeds in it, the pros and cons, somewhat positives and negatives. Here are the anticipated national and institutional benefits:National Benefits:Firstly, the bill satisfies a provision as enshrined in Article 36 of the 1986 Constitution. There is an argument that the fixed remuneration as stated herein is annually captured in the national budget which is law. To put an end to one’s words against another on this, a specifically appropriate (draft) Act is necessary. Honorable Pro temp and Members of the Senate, the bill frankly has its own drawbacks.
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August 20, 2020 04:07 UTC
Liberia: President Weah to Participate in ECOWAS Virtual Conference
During Thursday’s meeting, the leaders will deliberate on the best way to deal with the situation in Mali in line with Ecowas protocols. Monrovia – President George M. Weah today participate in a virtual extraordinary conference of heads of state of the Economic Community of West African States. The meeting has been called to discuss the crisis in Mali where soldiers ousted and detained President Ibrahim Boubacar Keita and members of his cabinet. West Africa leaders have condemned the overthrow of President Keita and suspended Mali from all Ecowas decision making bodies. During Thursday’s meeting, the leaders will deliberate on the best way to deal with the situation in Mali in line with Ecowas protocols.
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August 19, 2020 20:37 UTC
Liberia: CDC Chairman Morlu Outlines Campaign Activities; Addresses CPP Cummings Quest to Debate Pres. Weah
According to the ruling party chairman, in line with its strategic campaign interests, the party has officially submitted a comprehensive campaign plan, which includes the lunch and closure of its 2020 mid-term senatorial campaigns. According to ruling party chairman, in line with its strategic campaign interests, the party has officially submitted a comprehensive campaign plan, which includes the lunch and closure of its 2020 mid-term senatorial campaigns. In a related development, the Chairman Morlu disclosed that the CDC remains sympathetic and supportive to not only to its members but to also all well-meaning Liberians. According to Morlu, Mr. Cummings has no political ground to debate President Weah. Morlu: “When have you heard about a President going to a debate with chairman of a political party outside election period?
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August 19, 2020 20:37 UTC
Liberia: World Bank Rejects Liberia’s Request to Single Source Petroleum Storage Tank
Report by Rodney D. Sieh, [email protected]Even more complicated for the request, is what industry observers fear could put the Liberia Petroleum Refining Company (LPRC) at a disadvantage. On July 31, 1989, an Act of the Legislature granted the Liberia Petroleum Refining Company (“LPRC”) exclusive rights for the importation, sale and distribution of petroleum and petroleum products within Liberia. $US11M Storage Tank Already at LPRCToday, the LPRC owns storage tanks at its Product Storage Terminal (PST) near the Freeport of Monrovia where it stores and handles petroleum products for wholesale distribution. The goal of the storage tank was to relieve the entity from paying rental fees for storage facilities. Like CONEX, they were also given the rights for the importation, storage, sale and distribution of petroleum and petroleum products within the Republic of Liberia.
Source:Front Page Africa
August 19, 2020 08:58 UTC
Liberia: Aggrieved Redundant Workers Block Railway, Demand Re-employment, Severance Benefits from ArcelorMittal
SANNIQUELLIE – Several aggrieved former employees of steel giant ArcelorMittal who believe they were illegally redundant between 2015 and 2016 on Tuesday staged a protest by blocking the company’s railway with coffins, stones and pieces of sticks. They claim the company illegally redundant them and has since refused to reinstate them, yet employing other people to the positions they vacated. Mr. Emmanuel Sherman, Deputy Mines and Energy Minister for Operation refused to comment on the matter when contacted. When we tried to intervene, FrontPageAfrica tried to draw us into it, so I don’t do my business this way,” he said. The aggrieved workers said having worked with ArcelorMittal for years before their redundancy, the company is asking them to reapply for their posts, sit a test and interview before being reemployed.
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August 19, 2020 08:48 UTC
Liberia: Government Saves Millions from Payroll Cleaning
Monrovia – In its effort to clean ministries and agencies payrolls, the Internal Audit Agency of Liberia (IAA) has concluded the final phase of the payroll verification exercise covering the Ministry of Internal Affairs and the Justice sector inclusive of the Liberia National Police (LNP), Liberia Immigration Service (LIS), Liberia Drug Enforcement Agency (LDEA) and the Liberia National Fire Service (LNFS). The actual names for verification were 860 classified as deceased, abandoned, dismissed, not verified, verified, retired, and resigned, the IAA boss said. Based on result from the re-verification exercise, the IAA classified the 860 names as deceased, abandoned, dismissed, not verified, verified, retired, and resigned. The Phase I Verification revealed that out of 5,182 personnel, 3,823 were physically verified while 1,359 personnel were not verified. Based on the results from 2018/2019 Payroll Verification Exercise, the Ministry of Finance & Development Planning deleted 373 names from the payroll and placed a hold on the 433 names based on recommendation.
Source:Front Page Africa
August 19, 2020 08:37 UTC
Berets Are Resurfacing in Liberia Warranting A Serious Cause for Concern
AT THE HEIGHT OF THE LIBERIAN civil war, the fearful “Black Beret” troops triggered fears amongst Liberians. THE BLACK BERETS came on the scene at a time when Liberia was still in a state of uncertainty. AT THE TIME of the Berets formation, Liberia was still under grenades attacks and rising arms robberies, the stark reality of a nation rebounding from a brutal civil war. The negative connotations of donning red berets when many are still trying to heal speaks volumes about the direction of Liberia in the aftermath of war. Yet, President Weah, his officials and supporters continue to project an image that they are fighting a war with the rest of Liberia.
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August 19, 2020 08:37 UTC
Liberia: Gbowee Foundation Trains Women as Peace Brigades
Todoee, Montserrado County – The Gbowee Peace Foundation Africa in collaboration with the Women Peace and Humanitarian Fund and Spotlight Initiative are training women as “Peace Brigades” in five communities in Montserrado, Greater Monrovia, Todee, Careysburg, St. Paul River and Commonwealth. Gbowee Peace Foundation Program Manager, David S. Konneh, said the project seeks keep the peace, hence the organization sought to involve women. “We are training women in keeping the peace, to address violence against women in various communities. Julian Jugbeh Nelson, Program Officer of Gbowee Peace Foundation, speaking on conflict prevention and Response, stressed that since conflict is misunderstanding, women should avoid conflict in their homes. “Many people reporting rape cases will not continue with the cases and because the law cannot allow a perpetrator to stay in Police cell after 48 hours.
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August 19, 2020 08:26 UTC
Liberia: UK Church Partners with Link Aid International To Donate Food Items To Widows, Old Folks
Mr. Eric S. Nyuma warned that hate messages escalate into a bitter civil war which adverse effects are still lingering among Liberians. Link Aid, a local Liberian nonprofit organization, provided food items to 80 households which comprises of single mothers, widows and old folks of the SKD Boulevard, 72nd Community, Paynesville. Mr. Nyuma, who is also the Founder/Executive Consultant of Link Aid International, recalled that this was not the church first time contributing to the growth and development of Liberia. Meanwhile, beneficiaries of the consignment of rice have extended thanks and appreciation to all the organizations for their unified efforts to help them. The beneficiaries speaking through Madam Rose Nagbe, thanked Nyuma for being thoughtful to respond to the need of vulnerable Liberians during the prevailing economic challenges.
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August 19, 2020 08:26 UTC
Liberia: Catholic Prelate Speaks Against Death Penalty, Calls for Strengthening of Existing Laws to Curtail Rape, Protect Survivors
Father Ambrose Kroma says the application of death penalty against perpetrators of rape is not the best solution in tackling the menace. Father Kromah’s comments comes in the wake of increasing calls from high profile officials and rights advocates calling for harsh punishments including the death penalty against perpetrators of rape. However, in his homily on Sunday, Father Kromah, while denounced the ‘diabolical acts’ cautioned that the death penalty will certainly be counterproductive to efforts in breaking the existing culture of silence against rape. “… I am compelled in conscience to categorically differ and reject the call for the death penalty as a deterrent or solution to rape,” he said. In recent weeks, there have been more reports of rape cases committed against babies, girls, boys as well as adults.
Source:Front Page Africa
August 19, 2020 08:26 UTC