Liberia: NaFAA Negotiates for 10 Liberian Seafarers to Work on International Tuna Vessels Flying Liberian Flag
The management of the vessels have consented to deploy onboard the ten Liberian Seafarers on the two vessels after the issuance of an official communications to NaFAA. Monrovia – In fulfillment of the CDC-led Government plan to empower skilled and trained Liberian Seamen, the National Fisheries and Aquaculture Authority (NaFAA) has disclosed that it has secured job opportunities for 10 Liberian Seafarers to board two Liberian licensed international Tuna Fishing vessels. The 10 Liberian Seafarers will serve as crew members onboard Tuna Fishing Vessel Liberty Grace and Liberty Queen tuna fishing vessels. The management of the vessels has consented to deploy onboard the ten Liberian Seafarers on the two vessels after the issuance of official communication to NaFAA. NaFAA is also requesting that the Seamen Union submits all relevant documents to enable the ten Liberian Seafarers to be deployed on the Sovereign Trade Services LLC tuna vessels as scheduled.
Source:Front Page Africa
August 13, 2020 02:03 UTC
Liberia: The Moniba Family Foundation to Give L$600k to High Performing Students & Teachers
Based on the official WASSCE test results, the top five students who reach the highest overall scores will be presented with the Dr. Harry F. Moniba National Excellence Award and receive a prize of L$30,000. Monrovia – Dr. Clarence Moniba and the Moniba Family Foundation will launch a nationwide merit-based award to honor students who achieve top scores on the upcoming West African Senior Secondary Certification Examination (WASSCE), scheduled to commence on August 17. Based on the official WASSCE test results, the top five students who reach the highest overall scores will be presented with the Dr. Harry F. Moniba National Excellence Award and receive a prize of L$30,000. Altogether, 20 students across Liberia will be given recognition and grant support based on their test results. In 2021, the Moniba Family Foundation, through its merit-based excellence initiatives will provide similar reward programs for the top-performing University students.
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August 13, 2020 01:59 UTC
Liberia: FeJAL Worried About Increasing Waves of Violence Against Women, Girls
Monrovia – The Female Journalists Association of Liberia (FeJAL) is troubled by the increasing waves of Sexual and Gender-Based Violence and other forms of Harmful Practices across Liberia while the government watches supinely and do nothing to bring perpetrators to book and provide security for the survivors. FeJAL’s statement comes against the backdrop that perpetrators of inhumane acts of sexual violence is being meted against females while the Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Protection proudly document the incidents without taking tangible actions as if it is an achievement of government. The 24-year-old woman has since then been unable to walk due to injuries she sustained from the cuffs, while her spouse was left untouched because the rules do not apply to men. The violations continued with the “Gang Rape” of a 12 years old girl in Charlesville, Margibi County, A “Gang Rape” of a 19 year old girl in the Fendell Coomunity, Montserrado County, an 11 years old girl raped by a 51 years old man in River Gee County, an 8 years old girl rape in Grand Cape Mounty County, amongst others. These grim statistics have been recorded since the outbreak of the coronavirus and the subsequent declaration of the State of Emergency (SOE) by President George Manneh Weah.
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August 13, 2020 01:41 UTC
“Rise Up People of Liberia, Rise Up”
Let us ensure our health system is intact with accessibility, affordability and quality care. Our health system should promote safety, effectiveness and one that produces the best outcomes. Creating and executing potent regulations and policies would definitely set good standards and good health practices to our health system. The health system should promote preventative medicine as a proactive approach to patient care in preventing a disease or medical condition. Our people will have good quality of life — we should not let them downLet us join forces and unite to uplift Liberia and ourselves: This I call “A Character with Value”.
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August 13, 2020 01:18 UTC
Teach Liberians the Constitution
Dear Liberian Government,Please instruct your son, Ministry of Education, to make part of his instructional plan the teaching of the Law Book, “THE CONSTITUTION”, in respect to Article 10 of said Constitution. Liberian Government, today, most of us, Liberians are silent on issues affecting us because we don’t know how and when to engage you, for any redress and solutions, for bad decisions made that continue to dehumanize us, as if to say, we Liberians are the creation of a lesser God. We are quiet, simply we don’t know what is contained in that Law Book about us. Knowing the CONSTITUTION is fundamental to our being and decision-making process, we are calling on you very respectfully to honor this constitutional provision, by restoring our constitutional traditions to save the next generations from constitutional ignorance. Yours,T. Kudah JairusSinkor, MonroviaEmail: [email protected]
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August 13, 2020 01:18 UTC
CONFIRMED: Liberia’s Vice President Jewel Howard Taylor Tests Positive for COVID19
Vice President Jewel Howard Taylor was flown out of Monrovia to Accra on Tuesday for advanced treatmentMONROVIA – FrontPage Africa has obtained a medical referral note that confirmed Liberia’s Vice President Jewel Howard Taylor has tested positive for the coronavirus disease. The document, copy of which is in the possession of FrontPage Africa and signed by Health Minister Dr. Wilhemina Jallah states that based on the advice of the Vice President’s doctor, the Incident Management Team was granting her permission to seek medication abroad. On Tuesday, the Office of the Vice President announced that she was flown out of the country to seek additional medical care at a specialist hospital in Accra, Ghana. According to a Press Release from the Office of the Vice President, VP Howard-Taylor was earlier admitted at the Aspen Medical Facility, in Sinkor, Monrovia, on Friday August 7, 2020, due to respiratory complications. Having favorably responded to treatment and the state of her health stabilized, it was advised that the Vice President seeks further medical attention at a more advanced facility with specialty in the diagnosis and treatment of respiratory ailments.
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August 12, 2020 17:39 UTC
Swedish Government Supports CENTAL with US$1.7M to Promote Transparency and Accountability
Monrovia – The Government of Sweden supports transparency and accountability as important measures for anti-corruption in Liberia through contribution of 15 million Swedish Krona (USD 1.7 million) to Center for Transparency & Accountability in Liberia (CENTAL). The 42 months Swedish support will enable CENTAL implement its “National Integrity Building & Anti-Corruption Program’’ with the aim of ensuring a Corruption-free Liberia where citizens act with transparency and integrity in all areas. A society free from corruption is one of the fundamental pillars of a democratic, well-functioning state under the rule of law. A society free from corruption is one of the fundamental pillars of a democratic, well-functioning state under the rule of law. Civil society groups such as CENTAL is critical in the fight against corruption and in holding government (public) accountable” says Elisabeth Hårleman, Head of Development Cooperation.
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August 12, 2020 15:45 UTC
Cyber Crimes Has Increased Considerably In Liberia’s Cyberspace: A Call To Adopt Policy And Strategy
There is an urgent need for the government of Liberia through the above mentioned government Ministries, Agency and Commission (MAC) to speedily adopt the drafted POLICY and STRATEGY on CYBERCRIMES in Liberia. In the early 2000s, the focus of ICTs in Liberia was on expanding Internet access. The availability of Internet access means more people today have access to the Internet. The expansion of the Internet access has brought with it risks of attack from a person with disruptive tendencies to dupe other Internet users and commit cybercrimes. In this case, cybercrimes occur daily in Liberia, but people walk without penalty due to lack of CYBERCRIME POLICY AND STRATEGY.
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August 12, 2020 12:45 UTC
Liberia: Sheikh Al- Moustapha Kouyateh Resigns from Coalition for Democratic Change Over ‘Ruling Party’s Failure to Live Up to its Promises’
In a communication addressed to the party’s Chairman Mulbah Morlu, Kouyateh said he was ashamed that after giving so much hope to the Liberian people, the government has drifted away from its commitments. In a communication addressed to the party’s Chairman Mulbah Morlu, Kouyateh said he was ashamed that after giving so much hope to the Liberian people, the government has drifted away from its commitments. I stressed the point that we were voted into power because the people trusted us to change the narrative in Liberia for the better. I made it clear in my communication to you Sir that we have drifted away from the promises we made to the innocent people of Liberia. I made it clear in my communication to you Sir that we have drifted away from the promises we made to the innocent people of Liberia.
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August 12, 2020 12:03 UTC
New British Ambassador to Liberia Presents Letters of Credence to Pres. Weah
We commend your efforts to deliver inclusive development, helping to build a more stable, equitable and prosperous society,” he said. We commend your efforts to deliver inclusive development, helping to build a more stable, equitable and prosperous society. It is vital if we are to deliver the Sustainable Development Goals and build fair, prosperous and safe societies. This includes $95 million for the World Health Organisation, $32 million for UNICEF and $19 million for the World Food Programme. We are pleased to support Liberia in protecting these valuable resources and building sustainable livelihoods for local communities.
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August 12, 2020 08:37 UTC
Liberia: Millions of Possible Government Revenue Held Up Due to Pres. Weah’s Failure to Reconstitute the Board of Tax Appeals
MONROVIA – Millions of United States dollars and Liberian dollars could be earned by the government as revenue but President George Weah’s refusal to appoint Board of Tax Appeals is barring the government of earning said revenue should they win accumulating appeals before the Board. The taxpayer may appeal a decision of the Board to the Liberia Tax Court, provided that the appeal is lodged within 30 days of the Board’s decision and is in conformity with the rules of the Tax Court. The Board is independent of the Ministry of Finance and the Liberia Revenue Authority. The Tax Court at the Temple of Justice has on several occasions upheld the ruling the Board of Tax Appeals. Bridgeway Corporation resisted this claim before first filing the complaint about the refund to the Broad of Tax Appeal (BOTA), which had earlier ruled against Bridgeway Corporation.
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August 12, 2020 08:37 UTC
Paynesville City Mayor Explains Alleged Attack on Her by National Fire Service Agents
Mayor E. Pam Belcher-Taylor: “The officers of the National Fire Service attacked the Mayor of the City of Paynesville. I was personally and physically attacked as the governor of the city of Paynesville. “The officers of the National Fire Service attacked the Mayor of the City of Paynesville. Even if you wanted to do something, come back to inform me; we did a written stop order, if Director Dickson had a problem he should have come to me. Despite our stop order they ignored and decided to go ahead with the construction so I decided to go to see the site,” she explained.
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August 12, 2020 08:26 UTC
Liberia: House Passes Bill Increasing LIBTELCO’s Operations, Sends to Senate for Concurrence
The bill, when passed into law, will provide employment opportunities, and will enable LIBTELCO expand its services by becoming a GSM service provider. Capitol Hill, Monrovia – The Plenary of the House of Representatives on Tuesday passed a bill expanding the functions of the Liberia Telecommunications Corporations (LIBTELCO). The bill has been sent to the Liberian Senate to either concur, amend, or reject. If the Senate concurs, it will be sent to the President where he is expected to approve with his signature or veto. If he signs, the bill, which now becomes an act, it will subsequently be printed into handbill by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
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August 12, 2020 08:18 UTC
Liberia: 18-Year-Old Laments Ordeal after Her Family Was Dubbed US$930 to Get Her on A Fake Scholarship Abroad
Liberia: 18-Year-Old Laments Ordeal after Her Family Was Dubbed US$930 to Get Her on A Fake Scholarship AbroadMonrovia – In October 2019, Kardiatu Toe left Liberia for neighboring Ivory Coast, searching for greener pasture — better education and job opportunities. But she would later return to Liberia on August 9, 2020 looking skinny and paled. It is her story that unravels the ordeal she endured while making the trip that never happened. They lied to me that I will go to school in Malaysia; but we needed to travel to Ivory Coast. The company had brought the country under the guise of providing job, travel, and scholarship opportunities.
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August 12, 2020 08:15 UTC
Liberia: Ex-President Sirleaf Urges Government to Use Stimulus Package for the Needy
She alarmed that the country would continue to have unfavorable reports if the response effort is not void of politics. “Today, we are faced with Covid-19, an economic and health-shock that is leaving devastating costs on lives and stifling our livelihoods. Even the well-resourced health systems are under severe stress and being rapidly overwhelmed by the intensity of the transmission,” she said. Even though the former Liberia leader said there are, and will be hard times ahead, she believes addressing these problems is incumbent upon every Liberian. Unlike Ebola, the former Liberia leader said Liberia may not have the depth of partnerships that were mobilized.
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August 12, 2020 08:03 UTC