Liberia: Concerns Heighten Over ‘Inhumane Treatment’ of Farmers of Reserved Forest In Lofa County
Lofa County – Some farmers in Lofa County have called for an alternative livelihood since restriction has been placed on deforestation of land they used for agricultural activities. Under its Reducing of Emission of Deforestation and Forest Degradation (REDD+) plan, occupants of reserved forest areas are to be provided means of alternative livelihood including substantial farming. According to Howard, since restriction was placed on farmers from using the reserved forest, nothing has been done by the FDA to support residents to do sustainable farming. These promises, according to him, were the reasons why residents chose to leave the proposed reserved forest. This project accordingly is intended to train the affected community dwellers on how to carry out sustainable farming as a way of discouraging deforestation.
Source:Front Page Africa
August 11, 2020 05:03 UTC
Liberia: Financial Intelligence Unit Launches Library and Learning Center
The Library and Learning Center will serve as a catalyst in bridging the knowledge and capacity gap of the FIUMonrovia – With support from the Government of Liberia, the Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU) on Monday, officially launched its Library and Learning Center. The Library and Learning Center will serve as a catalyst in bridging the knowledge and capacity gap of the FIU and other institutions amongst others. According to Director Harris, he saw the need to add a Library and learning center to his institution because of the urge to empower his staff and other institutions as it relates to financial intelligence. “People who can detect and tell institutions and individuals what and what not to do as it relates to financial intelligence and integrity should be applauded,” lamented Min. “Regardless of our fight, we rely on you for transparency, supervision and accountability and that the pillars of financial intelligence be upheld in our country,” Davis said.
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August 11, 2020 04:51 UTC
Women Solidarity Inc., Partners Validate Simplified Version of the National Women Related Laws
MONROVIA – Women Solidarity Inc. (WOSI) has held a one-day validation exercise on the Simplified Version of the National Women Related Laws including the rape, inheritance and domestic violence law for onward distribution to local actors and stakeholders in Lofa, Nimba, Montserrado, and Grand Cape Mount Counties. The effects of the laws or policies have not been felt by those for whom they were formulated, women and girls. At least 600 community stakeholders (with women making up 50% of that number), from remote communities within rural Liberia will be educated about these national legislations on violence against women and children. Sunny A. George, emphasized that the Commission is committed to the fight to minimize the violations against women and girls. Bernard of the human rights commission also added that WOSI reached all 15 counties and applauded their efforts in simplifying the three laws.
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August 10, 2020 22:50 UTC
Liberia: Pres. Weah Sets up Committee to Probe Reported Breaches at NPHIL
It also follows a meeting the President held on Monday, August 10, 2020 with key health stakeholders and international partners supporting the country’s COVID-19 response. The committee, which has been given 72 hours to submit its findings, includes the following members:1. The President, Liberia Medical and Dental Council, LMDC – Chair2. Meanwhile, President Weah has suspended for time indefinite, the Director General of the National Public Health Institute of Liberia Dr. Mosoka Fallah for ethical, professional and administrative lapses. Dr. Fallah has been asked to cooperate with the investigative committee.
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August 10, 2020 22:01 UTC
The Liberia Marketing Association: An enabler of Economic Growth
But marketers noted that farmers were selling their produce to different buyers without concerns for their investments. Some farmers noted that marketers were always fixing prices, thereby undercutting whatsoever profit there was. Marketers noted that farmers did not consider the cost of transportation and prices of the same products coming from across the borders. Samuel Tweah noted that he was unaware of most of the explanations he was hearing. You can use that data to take loans from commercial banks to expand into other profitable businesses,” Minister Tweah said.
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August 10, 2020 16:06 UTC
Liberia’s Covid-19 Fight Entangled In Messy Intrigue As Head Of Public Health Institute Reportedly Throws Staffers Under The Bus
The issuance of conflicting COVID-19 results in recent time has diminished confidence in the accuracy of the testing which is crippling the fight against the coronavirus in the country. The nonsystematic dissemination of Laboratory results impedes compliance from the public and the IMS has observed over time that you have disseminated Laboratory results disregarding system setup by the IMS. The nonsystematic dissemination of Laboratory results impedes compliance from the public and the IMS has observed over time that you have disseminated Laboratory results disregarding system setup by the IMS. When we decided to shift it to Montserrado County Health for positive results and negative results through the Psychosocial and Mental Health Pillar. When, we decided to shift it to Montserrado County Health for positive results and negative results through the Psychosocial and Mental Health Pillar.
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August 10, 2020 10:18 UTC
Liberia: Housing Authority Celia Cuffy-Brown Gets Aware with Unilaterally Signing ‘Bogus’ Agreement; Commits Govt Assets
In July 2019, Ms. Cuffy-Brown single-handedly signed a 10-year agreement with AXHIS Liberia, an investor-owned, for-profit corporation engaged in development of affordable housing units. The contract, among other things, specifies that AXHIS would construct 50,000 housing units. AXHIS Liberia has now resolved to engaged the National Investment Commission (NIC) to investment incentives in order for it to carry on projects. Ms. Cuffy’s contract with the AXHIS Liberia is a remake of an earlier contract with GELPAZ for the construction of 50,000 housing units. Ironically, the investors who formed GELPAZ came back to Liberia re-registered the company under AXHIS Liberia with the same terms of agreement.
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August 10, 2020 04:50 UTC
Liberia: Ministry of Health Must Stop Giving Blind Eye To The Flagrant Disregard For Health Protocols
Many of the policy statements that have been made by Health Minister Wilhelmina Jallah to ensure adherence to the health protocol are mere lip service. THE FLAGRANT DISREGARD FOR THE HEALTH protocol by politicians while the MOH turn a blind eye is a complete mockery to the country’s response against the pandemic. Dr. Jallah must do the needful by working with the National Elections Commission to develop a public health protocol that will set the standard for political parties to follow. The rest of the world is watching the honesty of our COVID-19 response efforts. A rigid COVID-19 protocol that will be binding on all political actors must introduce the soonest.
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August 10, 2020 04:41 UTC
Liberia: Family of Late Prominent Nimbaian Gives PYJ Ultimate to Retract Statement
The head of the late Bartuah’s family, Cephus S. Bartuah alleged that the self-proclaimed godfather of Nimba County once brutally murdered one of their noble sons, John Weamie Bartuah, in Karnplay, Nimba County. Ganta, Nimba County – Family members of the late Benedict Z. Baruah and natives of Garplay Town in District 4, Nimba County are demanding Senator Prince Johnson to retract his statement concerning the death of their late father. The family members told journalists at a well-attended press conference in Ganta that Senator Johnson is now boosting about the manner in which their father was killed. According to the aggrieved family, Senator Johnson killed the very same people who he claimed defended or liberated the county. Recently, Senator Johnson was allegedly heard in a leaked audio bragging that anyone who fights him (Senator Johnson) in Nimba County, where he has been a Senator since 2015, will fall.
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August 10, 2020 04:36 UTC
Liberia: Rep. Munah Pelham Buried with Honor Near Father
In his eulogy, President Weah said the party has lost one its best players. She never backed down from anyone who would try to take advantage of her,” President Weah said. Former players of the national team, the Lonestar who were coached by the deceased’s father, the late Walter Maxwell Pelham Sr., also paid tribute. Washington Blay, known as Mr. Defense Minister and Liberia’s most celebrated soccer star, James Debah led the tribute on behalf of the former national team players. Munah Pelham-Youngblood earned a B.Sc.
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August 10, 2020 04:29 UTC
Liberia: CPP Caucus Eyes Suspicious Appropriation in Draft National Budget for FY 2020/2021; Demand Answers
The legislative caucus of the Collaborating Political Parties(CPP) is threatening not to vote for passage of the draft national budget for Fiscal Year 2020/2021 unless a number of unresolved issues are addressed. Monrovia – The legislative caucus of the Collaborating Political Parties(CPP) is threatening not to vote for passage of the draft National Budget for Fiscal Year 2020/2021 unless a number of unresolved issues are addressed. In an initial review of the expenditure side of the FY 2021 Budget, the caucus observed that a number of appropriations appear to have been inadequately budgeted for. A document prepared by the caucus observed that in the draft Budget, US$5,033,683 was appropriated for elections in the FY 19/20 Budget, which ended June 30, 2020. The caucus also raised concerns about the drastic reduction in pension for General Civil Service from US$1,918,708 in the FY 19/20 Budget to US$500,000 in the Draft FY 20/21 Budget, a reduction of US$1,418,708.
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August 10, 2020 04:18 UTC
Liberia: Controversial Montserrado County Lawmaker Yekeh Kolubah to Contest Senatorial Seat in Grand Gedeh County
Chairman, I hereby officially declare my intend to the Collaborating Political Parties to contest as Senator in the pending December 8, 2020 elections in Grand Gedeh County”. Under-representedSpeaking in a telephone interview with FrontPage Africa on Saturday, August 8, the Montserrado County lawmaker stated that citizens of Grand Gedeh County are not adequately represented at the level of the National Legislature. Representative Kolubah made specific reference to Grand Gedeh County Representative Zoe Emmanuel Pennue. I will get back to them with a positive response when I get back to Grand Gedeh next week. They include: Deputy House Speaker Prince K. Moye (Bong County), Representatives Thomas Fallah (Montserrado County), Jeremiah Koung (Nimba County), Ben Fofana (Margibi County), Ivar Jones (Margibi County), Zoe E. Pennue (Grand Gedeh County) and Edwin Snowe (Bomi County), among others.
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August 10, 2020 04:07 UTC
Liberia: CARI Workers Want Suspended Staff Reinstated
CARI’s acting officer-in-charge Mrs. Paulette Findley suspended Tokpah because of his alleged involvement in a theft case involving missing assets at CARI. But Findley reinstated Tokpah on August 3, 2020. During its peacekeeping mission in Liberia, the United Nations Mission in Liberia (UNMIL), members of the Bangladeshi contingent of UNMIL, was based at CARI. Findley suspended Tokpah for time indefinite. Two weeks later, Findley reinstated him.
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August 10, 2020 04:07 UTC
Liberia: Tamba Aghailas, an Underdog in Lofa Senatorial Race, Eyeing a ‘People-Centered Agenda for County’
“Tamba is capable, pragmatic, and can bring about real change, advocacy, and representation to Lofa County. Lofa County needs him to champion the cause of our people and restore the dignity of our county in particular and country in general,” said the Chairman. He has also led relief efforts in Liberia (2014-2015) during the worst Ebola virus disease outbreak in West Africa; and provided emergency relief supplies to Lofa County and other counties affected by the virus. “Lofa County will no longer be silent or take a back seat. Lofa County must lead through strong advocacy and representation.
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August 10, 2020 04:00 UTC
Liberia: Senator Dillon Tells President to Back Words with Deeds After Another Stone-Throwing Violence
“I challenge President Weah to demonstrate his words into deeds by acting against Madam Teah for this unruly at of violence. Weah!.” Senator Abraham Darius DillonSenator Dillon was in the Claratown community to launch the Friends of Dillon in Clara Town, District #14 Chapter. Senator Dillon furthered: “I challenge President Weah to demonstrate his words into deeds by acting against Madam Teah for this unruly at of violence. Senator Dillon was in the Claratown community to launch the Friends of Dillon in Clara Town, District #14 Chapter. Just like Sunday’s attack on Senator Dillon, the attack in Zwedru escalated from the chanting of slogans to a frenzy of stone-throwing.
Source:Front Page Africa
August 10, 2020 00:45 UTC