Inland Water Transport System and Regional Connectivity In Liberia: A Potential Driver for Economic Growth- Drawing From The Experiences of Tanzania, Uganda and Egypt
While we acknowledge huge investment in road transport infrastructure which is heavily cost- effective, another potential alternative is Inland water transport. Inland Water Transport- Network In EgyptEgypt has the most developed inland water transport system on the Nile River. The inland water transport system in Uganda is divided as Lake Victoria transport on the remaining five lakes and six rivers. These ports can potentially facilitate inland water transport networks as part of the government’s plan to connect the coastal region. ❖ Establish the Liberia Development Board: The Liberia Development Board will be the conduit to open Liberia for business.
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August 17, 2020 12:56 UTC
Liberia: Who Are the Hidden Hands Behind Mysterious Nimba Mountain Mining Deal?
More importantly, who in the government is likely to benefit from the exploration license issued by the Ministry of Mines and Energy? Exploration License does not require Legislative approval, only a mining license. Exploration License does not require Legislative approval, only a mining license. The bottom line for many watchers, is who are the hidden hands behind Solway Mining? Why did Nimba Education Guide surfaced on the scene around the same time Solway Mining surfaced?
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August 17, 2020 00:33 UTC
Liberia’s Most Celebrated Footballer, James Salinsa Debbah on His Quest to Contest Seat in The National Legislature, Perceived Rift with President Weah
“I’m not concerned about Fubbi, I’m concerned about what I’m supposed to deliver. As far as I’m concerned Fubbi is not a factor, my primary concern is how do develop people, I’m not concerned about Fubbi.”Monrovia – The secret is finally out. “I’m not concerned about Fubbi, I’m concerned about what I’m supposed to deliver. Years after his retirement from football, Debbah says the timing is right for him to enter politics and play a major role in the community he grew up. “I don’t think people change overnight, we are who we are.
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August 17, 2020 00:22 UTC
Liberia: Police Nabs Notorious Armed Rubber In Fire Exchange
Kesseley Mulbah, Alias Kezo is notoriously known for numerous armed robbery incidents in Monrovia and its environsMONROVIA – The Anti-Robbery Unit of the Liberia National Police has arrested an alleged notorious armed robber identified as Kesseley Mulbah, Alias Kezo for his alleged involvement in an armed robbery incident in the Diggsville Community last Friday. Mulbah and his accomplices knocked down and killed a member of the Diggsville community watch team, Vafoday Kamara, with a silver RAV4 jeep while attempting to flee the crime scene. The police disclosed that while the Anti-Robbery Unit was in pursuit of the alleged armed robbers, suspect Mulbah allegedly exchanged fire with the police which resulted to him (Kesseley Mulbah) sustaining bullet wound in the leg. Suspect Mulbah is in police custody and would be made to face the full weight of the law, the police said. The police further disclosed that the RAV4 jeep used by the suspect for the armed robbery was stolen in March 2020.
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August 17, 2020 00:11 UTC
Liberia: “Political Stunt to Rally Votes” – Rep. Koffa Describes Sen. Dillon Quest to Slash Lawmakers’ Salary
REP. FONATI KOFFA: “When I saw it (Dillon bill), you know this is politics. “I don’t see the Dillon bill as a serious bill. ‘Unconstitutional upon Arrival”Representative Koffa termed as “unconstitutional upon arrival” the submission of the Dillon Bill by the Collaborating Political Parties (CPP) lawmaker. “I am a rural lawmaker; we have not received district development or county development funds. Nobody in Grand Kru County district # 2 is going to vote against me because I am making too much money.
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August 17, 2020 00:06 UTC
Liberia: ‘Don’t Go Against The Party’ – CDC Chairman Mulbah Morlu Warns Partisans; Certificates Aspirants
According to him, the process in which the CDC primary was conducted displayed transparency and the fact that choices were made by member of CDC. If you are in government and disrespect the mandate of the party, the party will stand up and fight you,” CDC Chairman Morlu said. Morlu encouraged women of CDC to participate in electoral process, even though, no woman was part of the 15 aspirants. We will change this party, we will pledge our unflinching support to the party as a solemn. I am speaking to you now as the chairman of the Aspirants council of the CDC.
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August 17, 2020 00:00 UTC
Conservation International Basks In Bad Labor Practice
At Conservation International Liberia office, the reverse of that reality is being witnessed with the appointment of Mr. Peter Mulbah as Acting Country Director. But the Peter Mulbah led team at CI ascribed unto itself the position of investigator, judge and enforcer of the law. When contacted via email regarding what our investigation had found, Mr. Mulbah said “Dear Editor: I can confirm that the four staff members are no longer employed by Conservation International-Liberia. Beyond that, Conservation International-Liberia does not comment on personnel matters. With thanks.”He said Conservation International does not comment on personnel matters although it has criminal implications and he claimed to have conducted an investigation which found the affected staff guilty. Efforts go get words from Mr. Steven Acire, Director of Operations fell on deaf ears as his phone rang endlessly without response.
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August 16, 2020 21:45 UTC
Ghanaians Evacuated From Liberia
The Ghanaian Military Airwars Jet landed at the Roberts International Airport to evacuate Ghanaians who were stranded in Liberia due to the COVID-19Margibi County – The government of Ghana has repatriated over 40 of its citizens from Liberia via the Ghanaian Air Force Military Jet which landed at the Robert International Airport (RIA). Many of those making the trip were stranded in Liberia due to coronavirus pandemic. Speaking in an interview with FrontPageAfrica at the RIA, Ghana Ambassador to Liberia, Ernest- Burke Asare Asiedu clarified that the repatriation of Ghanaians from Liberia has no negative undertone. We have the Ghana Air wars Aircraft here. It was able to airlift 34 Ghanaians yesterday, and today we are repatriating another 26 to bring the total number of Ghanaians here to 60, and that the exercise we’re here undertaking,” the Ambassador said.
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August 16, 2020 20:55 UTC
Liberia: Women Movement of Liberia’s President Cecelia Siaway-Teah Joins Montserrado Senatorial Race
At a news conference in Paynesville, Madam Siaway-Teah said her decision to join the race comes after series of consultation with the Youth and elders, women groups, religious organizations and thousands of her supporters across the county. As a female contestant in the election, Madam Siaway-Teah said she is fully aware of the challenges ahead but is counting on the strength of the women of Liberia she has served as their President and nothing can stop her from running. The Women Movement of Liberia’s President is the latest to join the Montserrado County Senatorial race that has already been touted by political observers as a two-horse race between the incumbent Senator Abraham Darius Dillon of the Collaborating Political Parties (CPP) and Rep. Thomas P. Fallah of the ruling Coalition for Democratic Change (CDC). But Madam Siaway-Teah is adamant that her message will resonate well with the voters, especially the women, to ensure that there is at least some number of women’s representation at the Liberian Senate. She said owing to the low number of women in the Legislature, especially the Senate and the increasing wave of violence against women and girls, there was a need for more female representation at the Legislature.
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August 16, 2020 20:48 UTC
Former Employees of LIBTELCO Plead With Liberian Leader To Pay Over US$500K Redundancy Benefits
In a January 28, 2020 letter to the state-owned company, the workers submitted several documents to the Board Chair of the LIBTELCO, Cllr. Zoe said their claims were “discussed as an agenda item” during the corporation’s board meeting held on February 11, 2020. But it has been more than five months and the former workers are yet hear back from the management of LIBTELCO. The issue about the former workers’ claims have been lingering for over a decade with the former administration of Madam Sirleaf leaving the situation unresolved. In 2017, the House investigated the matter and recommended that the corporation pays the former workers’ two years rice and salary benefits.
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August 16, 2020 20:37 UTC
Liberia: Kolu Sokodolo Foundation Constructs Home For 80-Years Old Woman Who Slept with Cockroaches And Rats for Decades
Mother Jimmy suffered from severe cold and other illnesses on a regular basis as a result of the deplorable structure she resided in since 1993. Most often, the aging Liberian mother was compelled to sleep on wet blanket during heavy downpour of rain due to the severity of leakages on the structure. The deplorable state of Mother Jimmy’s living condition claimed the attention of a local humanitarian organization, the Kolu Sokodolo Foundation. Today, you can see the structure of the building and everything you think about, we’ve placed it in here for Mother Jimmy”. I pray for long life for them so that their good, will not go in vain” Madam Watchen Jimmy stated.
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August 16, 2020 20:26 UTC
Liberia: Salvation Army School System Launches eLearning App for Students
The App, called Weeglo Inc will make learning easier for students of the Salvation Army School System in six of the fifteen counties of Liberia, according to the Command’s Head of Mission, Lt. Col. Samuel MkamiMonrovia – The Salvation Army School System covering Guinea, Liberia and Sierra Leone Command has launched an educational eLearning or online learning App for its students. The App, called Weeglo Inc, will make learning easier for students of the Salvation Army School System in six of the fifteen counties of Liberia, according to the Command’s Head of Mission, Lt. Col. Samuel Mkami. He said Guwor decided to assist “his brothers and sisters” attending the Salvation Army School System in Liberia. The Principal of William Booth High School, Mr. Siapha Crawford, on behalf of the principals of the Salvation Army School System lauded the leaders of Salvation Army Liberia Command for making learning easier for its students. Mr. Crawford praised the Salvation Army School System for its contribution towards Liberia’s growth by ‘producing great people’ in the Liberian Society and the world at large.
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August 16, 2020 20:26 UTC
Liberia: New Election Watchdog of Experts Established
Monrovia – A group comprising experts on election has been set up to provide civic and voter education and monitor electoral activities in Liberia ahead of pending elections. It is the second election monitoring organization after the Election Coordinating Committee (ECC) and possibly the only one with Liberian election experts. Dillon, a popular Senator expected to contest the upcoming senatorial election against the ruling party, praised the police at this time for saving him during the overwhelming stone throw. CEDEM’s experts believe that Liberia has a different election history when it comes to civic education and that its involvement in monitoring and civic education would make a significant mark. As a consequence, there is a dire need for CSOs intervention to ensure that the pending Senatorial Election is conducted in a non symbolic manner,” said CEDEM.
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August 16, 2020 20:23 UTC
Liberia: UN Peace-Building Project Trains Disadvantage Youth In Conflict Prevention
Monrovia – Over 500 Youth at Risk, are part of a two-week peace-building training under the Socio-Economic Empowerment of Disadvantaged (SEED) project. The project is supported by UNDP Liberia with funding from UN Peacebuilding Support Office, through the Liberia Multi-Partner Trust Fund (LMPTF). Beneficiaries are being trained in conflict prevention, mediation and social cohesion and facilitated by Trainers from various partners. The SEED Project has also been able to place some of the beneficiaries in various different projects as a way of facilitating decent means of livelihood. Following a two-day training, community members-disadvantage youth included, commenced the cleaning of drainages and sensitization on the effects of sand mining, building in waterways and the misuse of drainages.
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August 16, 2020 20:15 UTC
Good Governance: Is Election of a County Superintendent in Liberia, a Necessity?
Riot in Zwedru as Citizen of Grand Gedeh demands Hon.Yekeh Kolubah and Cummings to leave Grand Gedeh(Curtesy of https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnoVL4TNGVv6ZbL5iPMmExw)What took place in Zwedru City, Grand Gedeh County, is a result of a system that undermined the fundamental principles of democracy. The Orchestrated Riot in Zwedru City, Grand Gedeh CountyThe resent orchestrated Riot in Zwedru City (July 30, 2020), where some citizens of Grand Gedeh, demanding for Hon. The superintendent functions at the pleasure of the president and not the people, in this case, the people of Grand Gedeh County. As the result, there are no meaningful developments taking place in Grand Gedeh County, irrespective of the existence of a County Budget, funds allocated to achieve meaningful developments. In Grand Gedeh County, the hospital needs to be repaired and updated.
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August 16, 2020 20:03 UTC