Liberia: COVID-19 Food Distribution So Far Carried out in Only Two Districts in Montserrado County
Liberia: COVID-19 Food Distribution So Far Carried out in Only Two Districts in Montserrado CountyIREDD monitored Twenty (20) distribution sites within two districts (district 7 & 8) in Montserrado County from July 29 to August 12, 2020. The food package, as proposed, consists of each qualified household receiving two 25 kg bags of rice, one gallon of vegetable oil and a 10kg of beans to help sustain the family during the pandemic. “The distribution team on ground are finding it very difficult to enforce COVID-19 health measures at all distribution sites as many are not following health guidelines (hand washing, nose mask, social distancing). Over-crowdedness is also a major challenge to security personnel and the food distribution team,” IREDD said in its report. “IREDD monitored Twenty (20) distribution sites within two districts (district 7 & 8) in Montserrado County from July 29 to August 12, 2020.
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August 18, 2020 08:26 UTC
Liberia: Founding Member of the ruling Coalition for Democratic Change Gives Pres. Weah Ultimatum to Provide Him Job Else He’ll Kill Himself
Liberia: Founding Member of the ruling Coalition for Democratic Change Gives Pres. The movement he led was then transformed to become the Congress for Democratic Change which took Pres. Weah to election for the first timeMONROVIA – A founding member of the Congress for Democratic Change, a constituent member of the ruling Coalition for Democratic Change (CDC) says he would kill himself if President George Manneh Weah does not provide him a job by Friday this week. Sackie was also the first national chairman of the youth league of the CDC, first national vice chairman for administration and the first acting national chairman. Meanwhile, the Coalition for Democratic Change Youth League has reacted to Sackie claiming that he abandoned the party and alleged that his threat is driven by the opposition political parties.
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August 18, 2020 08:15 UTC
Liberia: Eight Men, One Woman So Far Gearing up for the Senatorial Seat in Margibi County as FPA Delves into the Strengths, Weaknesses of the Aspirants
Liberia: Eight Men, One Woman So Far Gearing up for the Senatorial Seat in Margibi County as FPA Delves into the Strengths, Weaknesses of the AspirantsMargibi County – Since the National Elections Commission (NEC) announced December 8 as the date for the Special Senatorial elections in Liberia, the political atmosphere in Margibi County has received fresh vigor. He believes he enjoys the support of residents of lower Margibi County, which might be pivotal to the success of his aspiration. Ben A. FofanaFofana is one Margibi County lawmaker whose popularity cuts across the county. His was the only sitting lawmakers in Margibi County in 2017 presidential and legislative election who retained his seat. Collins’ New Horizons Resource, a Minnesota nonprofit organization initiated and led the establishment of two Sister City Relationship-Brooklyn Park, Minnesota-Kakata, Margibi County and Isanit City, Minnesota-Unification City, Margibi County.
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August 18, 2020 08:03 UTC
Liberia: Baby In Critical Condition Following Crash Involving Development Team Returning from Dedicating President’s Housing Project
Waka Town – A development team returning from the dedication of President George Manneh Weah’s housing project in Grand Kru County, was involved in a fatal accident in Waka Town, near Buchanan, Grand Bassa County. The housing project which is said to be in its final stage, is aimed at providing shelter for less-fortunate residents in the President’s hometown. The project strategically located in the Jrao statutory district housing units with two bedrooms, a living room, bathroom and two porches. Engineers have broken down thatched houses marked for replacement by LACE to allow only beneficiary of Sasstown, Grand Kru County, to benefit from the Presidential Pro Poor Housing Units. Norkwia, Sloyee and Wessah towns are the only towns in Sasstown, which are not included.
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August 18, 2020 08:03 UTC
Liberia: Family of Charles Baxter Wants Justice For Contractor Who Went Missing During Land Dispute
Liberia: Family of Charles Baxter Wants Justice For Contractor Who Went Missing During Land DisputeLouisiana – The family of the late Charles Baxter has called on the Liberia National Police to speedily investigate and bring to justice individuals responsible for the mysterious disappearance of a contractor who went missing during a dispute over the land. Speaking to a team of reporters in Monrovia, one of the administrators of the Charles Baxter Estate, Emmanuel G. Baxter, said Tom Chuku Taylor went missing during some unknown men ransacked the community on August 6 this year. According to Kpaka, he has a property (Land) within the Fendall belt that has a boundary with the Charles Baxter Estate. Kpaka alleged that Emmanuel G. Baxter and some of his (Baxter) family sold the land, while he was in a conflict with his brother. You should also ask them (Baxter family) how they got the 900 acres of land they are claiming.
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August 18, 2020 07:52 UTC
US Embassy’s Grant Helps Bring Covid-19 Survivors’ Stories to Light
“Survivors Spotlight” is a one-hour radio and online program that aims to air the stories of COVID-19 survivors in order to raise awareness, erase fear and stigmatizationMonrovia – A grant support from the United States Embassy near Monrovia is helping to spotlight Covid-19 survivors’ stories, which are being aired in a one-hour radio and online program. The launch brought together prominent entities and individuals including the US Embassy in Monrovia, Ministry of Health (MOH)/National Public Health Institute of Liberia (NPHIL), Centers for Disease Control (CDC)-Liberia, ECOWAS, USAID-Liberia, YALI RLC Alumni – Liberia, and several COVID-19 survivors. Kormassa G. Vankpanah, who are COVID-19 survivors, applauded Survivors’ Spotlight team for the opportunity afforded them to share their stories which they believe will eradicate fear, denials, and encourage anyone contracting the virus to seek early treatment. Meanwhile, the first edition of Survivors’ Spotlight was held on Saturday, August 15, with two survivors — Mr. Jackson David and Miss Kormassa G. Vankpanah. Unlike many others, he reported himself at the 14 Military Hospital, which is now being used as the Covid-19 Treatment Center.
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August 18, 2020 07:52 UTC
Liberia: Over 400 students at Tubman High School and G.W. Gibson Receive Donation of Face Shields from the Bethel World Outreach Ministries International
Liberia: Over 400 students at Tubman High School and G.W. Gibson Receive Donation of Face Shields from the Bethel World Outreach Ministries InternationalMONROVIA – Twelfth grade students throughout the nation had their first day of the West Africa Secondary School Certificate Examinations Monday. Over 400 students at both Tubman High School on 12th Street and G.W. Gibson on Capitol Bypass received the first of a county wide donation of face shields from the Bethel World Outreach Ministries International headquartered in Maryland USA, headed by Bishop Darlingston Johnson of Careysburg, Liberia. High School students will be in their classrooms with social distancing precautions enforced but are still required to wear facial protection during the month-long examination period.
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August 18, 2020 07:52 UTC
GVL To Reduce Its Operational Cost; Says Workforce Redundancy Unavoidable
Monrovia – The Management of Golden Veroleum (Liberia) Inc. (GVL) says it is currently rationalizing its workforce and implementing a redundancy exercise affecting 250 employees due to the numerous economic challenges the Company has been facing over the years and prolonged global economic downturn exacerbated by the coronavirus pandemic. The statement further said, “the reduction of its workforce that is in full consultation with the affected workers, the workers’ union and the Ministry of Labor becomes necessary to sustain its business in Liberia. However, it has not been able to expanding the past four years, while continuing to pay salaries for non-deployed employees. GVL affirmed that when the Company’s financial and economic status improves in future, employees who are affected by this redundancy may be prioritized for re-employment, taking into account skill, capability and productivity requirements. The Management of Golden Veroleum (Liberia) Inc. says keeping the company operating will enable it to continue to contribute to the Liberian economy through government taxes, salaries and local purchases.
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August 18, 2020 07:52 UTC
Liberia: Grand Gedeans Atone for Rowdy Zwedru Residents Who Attacked Cummings, Kolubah
The rowdy residents of Zwedru had demanded that Rep. Kolubah leave the county. The incident was followed by widespread condemnations from the public, including Grand Gedeh County’s Legislative Caucus. Responding, Mr. Cummings appreciated the group for reaching out to him and Rep. Kolubah in the spirit of maintaining the peace. Mr. Cummings emphasized that he doesn’t attribute such unfortunate act to the peaceful people of Grand Gedeh. The ANC’s Political Leader maintained that the fracas was orchestrated by Mr. Kai Farley, the Superintendent of Grand Gedeh County and few others.
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August 18, 2020 07:41 UTC
Liberia’s Representative On Climate Change Calls For Peaceful Co-existence Among Liberians Ahead Of Mid-Term Senatorial Election
The mid-term senatorial election is expected to take place on December 8, 2020, according to the National Elections Commission (NEC). He stated that any threat to the peaceful conduct of the senatorial election would jeopardize gains made in Liberia so far. Mr. Becker further cautioned that regardless of tribes and political affiliations, Liberians should promote the culture of peace and non-violence in the ensuing December Mid-term Senatorial elections. He added that Liberians must ensure that their differences are coordinated into positive gains to promote the country’s lasting peace and democracy. He used the occasion to urge executives and members of the group to take a stance in promoting the culture of peace in Liberia.
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August 18, 2020 07:41 UTC
Liberia: Two Young Liberians Announce Launch of a New Book on Psychologically Overcoming Tough Times
Monrovia — Two young Liberians have announced the launch of a mind-expanding, motivational, well-researched and experience-rich life-changing book that provides pathways to psychologically overcoming crisis. According to Dr. Gbollie, the book is entitled: The Golden Sides of Tough Times (COVID-19): Pathways to Overcoming, Thriving and Remaining Positive and Resilient When All Hell Breaks Loose, which he said focuses on helping readers overcome tough times. Commenting on what inspired the writing of such book, Dr. Gbollie narrated that the book is in response to the fear, anxiety, and panic he personally experienced before a total lockdown and state of emergency in Liberia. In pursuit, the quest for the answers began to unravel; this led to the writing of this book,” Dr. Gbollie explained in the Preface of the book. In conclusion, the young Liberian educator and lecturer appealed to invitees and other well-wishers to attend the Saturday, August 22, 2020 event and get copies of the book.
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August 18, 2020 07:30 UTC
Liberia: Right Holders Network Provides Start-Up Grant to Vulnerable Business Mothers amid COVID-19 in Grand Gedeh County
Right Holder’s Network provides start-up grant to Vulnerable Business Mothers in Grand Gedeh County with support from YOCEL through Ora KinderhilfeGrand Gedeh County – A child and youth friendly advocacy network established by the Youth Coalition for Education in Liberia (YOCEL), the Right Holders Network made intervention in the Lives of some Vulnerable Business Mothers in Grand Gedeh County with support from YOCEL through Ora Kinderhilfe. Additionally, L$90,000.00 Liberian Dollars were disbursed to three (3) vulnerable business mothers as a start-up grant, each beneficiaries received L$ 30,000 Liberian Dollars. With excitement she said that the fund will allow her expand her business and this year her children will go back to school. He stressed the need for vulnerable business parents to be economically empower which will allow them provide food for their children and enable them to pay their children tuition. Mr. Saywala mentioned that they are also establishing a Right Holders Movement Grand Gedeh chapter and training children between the ages of 15-24 years in Advocacy, case reporting and the legal framework of child protection.
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August 18, 2020 07:07 UTC
Liberia: Exposing Minister Tweah’s Lies About Monies Spent Under The Office Of The President In 2016/2017 Versus 2018/2019
Here are the facts:1) The budget for the Office of the President under both President Sirleaf and President Weah have never exceeded US$4.5 million. 3) Under President Weah, the Office of the President was allotted the amount of USS3,385,823 in the 2018/2019 Budget. The fact that there has been no downward change in the Special Allowance appropriation under President Weah proves that, contrary to the pronouncement by President Weah that he would take a 25% salary cut, President Weah is actually taking 100% of the salary allotted for the President. Also, the Foreign and Domestic Travel appropriations under the Office of the President in 2016 were all higher than what they were in 2018/2019 under President Sirleaf. 7) A comparison of the Special Operations Appropriation, which can be used mainly at the discretion of the President, under President Sirleaf versus that of President Weah shows a troubling fact.
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August 18, 2020 06:56 UTC
Liberia: Unicef Appalled By Rape Of 3-Year-Old Girl
MONROVIA – UNICEF is appalled by the rape of a three-year-old girl in Gbabolu county by a high school student, who is reportedly under 18. UNICEF is particularly concerned about how children, especially girls are the majority of victims/survivors of SGBV in Liberia. Thus UNICEF and partners are concerned about how the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic and the preventive measures are having an adverse impact to women and children. Further, the Government of Sweden continues to support UNICEF in child protection including on SGBV. UNICEF in Liberia works closely with key government ministries (MOGCSP, MOJ, MOH and MOYS) and CSOs in Liberia to ensure child victims/survivors receive child-centered and gender-sensitive multi-disciplinary services to ensure their long-term recovery.
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August 17, 2020 15:11 UTC
The December 8 Election and the Participation Of The Masses: How The Ruling CDC Reached A Dead End
Fortunately, the historical process and the evolution of social consciousness do not work in such backward way. So is the social consciousness of man which changes based on changing conditions and circumstances. That is, if the coronavirus pandemic does not hinder the conduct of such election. He reaches a stage of senile decay, declines further and then man is finally a dead man. This would create the condition for the organized masses to adopt alternative methods and struggle for the transformation of society.
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August 17, 2020 14:37 UTC