Liberia Receives Physical Security and Stockpile Management Equipment from ECOWAS
MONROVIA – The Liberian Government through the Liberia Commission on Small Arms (LiNCSA) benefits from a donation of assorted Physical Security and Stockpile Management (PSSM) equipment to enhance the working of the Security Sector. Teklo Maxwell Grigsby, II, Chairman of the Small Arms Commission for his pragmatic leadership in uplifting the Commission through smart arms control programs as well as his efforts to curtail the proliferation of Small Arms and Light Weapons in Liberia. The Ambassador noted, the Small Arms Commission and all security actors, including diplomatic partners have a key role and responsibility in the Election to preserve peace. He furthered said that the security equipment will also enhance accountability and effective monitoring. He lauded the President of the Republic of Liberia for the continuous support to the Commission through the office of the National Security Advisor.
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September 01, 2020 22:30 UTC
Liberia: LIMPAC Strengthens the Legislature with Office Supplies and Equipment
Del Francis Wreh, LIMPAC Executive Director addressing speaking during the donation exerciseMonrovia – The Liberia Macroeconomic Policy Analysis Center (LIMPAC), a policy Think Tank and capacity-building center within the Ministry of Finance and Development Planning has presented a consignment of assorted office supplies and equipment to the Legislative Budget Office (LBO), the technical policy analysis arm at the Liberia National Legislature. The items presented include computers, printers, photocopiers, projectors, internet modems, office furniture, and other assorted office supplies. He said the logistics came at the time the LBO is analyzing the Draft FY2020/2021 national budget for passage by the Legislature. He indicated that the ‘good’ which has arrived on time will expedite critical analyses, recommendations, and decisions on the passage of the proposed budget now being considered by the Legislature. He called on the fiscal authorities of the government to continue constructive engagements at all levels of the budget process.
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September 01, 2020 17:15 UTC
Dr. Akinwumi Adesina, Eighth President of the African Development Bank, Sworn in for Second Term
Dr. Akinwumi Adesina, Eighth President of the African Development Bank, Sworn in for Second Term“Let us move forward, driven by the power of our mission, inspired by the primacy of our vision and emboldened by the strength of our togetherness” – Dr. Akinwumi AdesinaAbidjan, Côte d’Ivoire – “Today, a rainbow stretches from the 81 member countries of the African Development Bank across the deep blue skies of Africa…The future beckons us for a more developed Africa and a much stronger and resilient African Development Bank.”With these powerful words President of the African Development Bank Group, Dr. Akinwumi Adesina addressed participants after formally being sworn into office for a second term Tuesday. On 27 August 2020, Governors of the 54 African regional member countries and 27 non-regional member countries of the African Development Bank Group unanimously voted in the eighth President for a second five-year term on the final day of the 2020 Annual Meetings. Ofori-Atta said he had no doubt that Africa’s premier development bank had secured the right leadership. Going forward in his new term, he would focus on building on the collective achievements and a stronger and more resilient African Bank Group. Together we win for Africa,” Adesina said.
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September 01, 2020 15:22 UTC
Liberia: Regulatory Authority Issues Caution as FM Radio Stations Risk Shutdown
Monrovia – The Liberia Telecommunications Authority, the regulatory and competition authority charged with the statutory responsibility to ensure a vibrant telecommunications sector in Liberia, is on the verge of implementing and enforcing a new regulation for FM stations which could affect the future of major radio stations operating in Liberia. There are more than 80 radio stations serving a population of nearly five million inhabitants. I believe there are five tiers in the FM regulation in the nationwide, which is pretty much set aside for the state-owned radio stations and we have the standard radio stations. “What we’ve done is that we are sending all radio stations that are not in compliance a reminder letter. Because they do a feasibility study before starting their business – and they cannot have a radio station without an LTA license.
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September 01, 2020 08:03 UTC
Liberia: Days After Anti-Rape Protest, Govt. Unveils US$6M Road Map to Curb SGVB by 2022
“I want those responsible to work on this document so that things can work well for our children to be free to move around their communities,” President Weah said. The road map presentation comes just days after anti-rape protesters staged a three-day protest in a bid to draw government’s attention to the rising wave of rape cases in the country. Well, if that is okay, then that’s it,” President Weah stressed. For his part, Information Minister Eugene Nagbe has called for collaborative effort that must include all sectors in eradicating SGBV cases in Liberia. Because of this, he further stated that the government is putting a lot of resources in to tackle rape cases.
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September 01, 2020 08:03 UTC
Liberia: Senator George Tengbeh’s Quest to Retain Seat in Lofa County on a Shaky Edge
Tengbeh rode on the wings of the political leader of Unity Party Joseph Boakai, who is seen as the face of Lofa County politicsVoinjama, Lofa County – A Unity Party wave in 2011 in Lofa County helped George Tengbeh from being the administrative assistant to former Lofa County superintendent Galakpai Kortema to the Senate. But Tengbeh has parted ways with Boakai and Unity Party and defected to the ruling Coalition for Democratic Change (CDC). The outcome of previous presidential elections in the county has attested to the fact that Lofa is the stronghold of Unity Party. Fayiah claimed members of PFT, who are bent on supporting Tengbeh, had collected huge sums of money to support Tengbeh. How the senator hopes to win re-election in Lofa County without the support of Boakai and Unity Party remains to be seen.
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September 01, 2020 07:41 UTC
LIBERIA: Gender Minister, Nobel Laureate Must Be On The Same Side, Rallying Forces Against Rape
WHEN SHE OPTED to criticize the government and security forces actions against peaceful protesters, calling for a more robust action against rape, she also held the Gender Minister’s feet to the fire. Your job demands that you protect the most vulnerable population of Liberia, but you have chosen to align with your political God father. The protesters want action against rape and the two must help this cause and not tear it down. In fact, if they are committed to curbing the menace of rape, they should set aside their ego and work together. WE THINK IT does not matter which side you are, once you are a woman, you are vulnerable to the venom of rape.
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September 01, 2020 07:41 UTC
Liberia: Nimba County Representative Larry P. Younquoi Claims That Liberians Are Suffering Due to Fiscal Indiscipline
From the money they raised, they decide what to give to the National Budget. InexperienceRepresentative Younquoi noted that the lack of experience of most “government operatives” remains a major contributor to the current level of hardship and economic constraints in Liberia. From the money they raised, they decide what to give to the National Budget. Representative Younquoi expressed disappointment over the failure of members of the National Legislature to adequately debate draft national budget submitted before its passage. I am going to my nine years and few months in the Legislature and I have never debated national budget here”.
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September 01, 2020 07:41 UTC
Thousands Of Grand Bassa County Residents Citizens Turn Out For The CPP Endorsement Of Sen. Lawrence
Senator Karnga-Lawrence is second to Senator Darius Dillon of Montserrado County to receive the CPP endorsement for the pending December 8, 2020 Midterm Senatorial elections. The CPP includes four collaborating Political parties working together to unseat the ruling Coalition for Democratic Change (CDC) made of three political parties. Buchanan – Thousands of residents in vote-rich Buchanan, Grand Bassa County Sunday turned out to show their love for the incumbent Senator Nyonblee Karnga-Lawrence at a program marking her endorsement as the lone candidate representing the Collaborating Political Parties in the county. Senator Karnga-Lawrence will contest on the CPP ticket on December 8, 2020, for the senate. Senator Karnga-Lawrence is second to Senator Darius Dillon of Montserrado County to receive the CPP endorsement for the pending December 8, 2020 Midterm Senatorial elections.
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September 01, 2020 07:41 UTC
Liberia: Ministry of Agriculture Empowers Local Agri-Entrepreneurs to Boost Rice and Cassava Production
Monrovia – In a bid to mitigate the impact of COVID-19 on the agriculture sector, the Ministry of Agriculture (MOA) with funding from the World Bank has awarded contracts to 10 smallholder farmers and food processors for rice and cassava production. Entities that benefitted include the Bravo Sisters (contracted to produce 18 metric tons of fufu flour, 17 metric tons of cassava flour (de-pot) and 70 metric tons of gari); FALAMA Inc.(70 metric tons of cassava flour, 27 metric tons of fufu flour and 100 metric tons of gari); Global Agro (50 metric tons of gari, 50 metric tons of fufu flour and 50 metric tons of cassava flour) and Destiny Women (105 metric tons of cassava flour, 29 metric tons of fufu flour and 70 metric tons of gari). Other entities that signed on Friday include the Liberian Business Incubator (70 metric tons of gari, 105 metric tons of fufu flour and 34 metric tons of cassava flour); Logan and Logan INC (70 metric tons of fufu flour, 60 metric tons of gari and 27 metric tons of cassava flour and 125 metric tons of locally grown rice), Selma Development Agriculture Corporation (175 metric tons of locally grown rice); Agriculture Infrastructures Investment Company (250 metric tons of locally grown rice) and FABRAR Incorporated (200 metric tons of locally grown rice). “We noticed that there would be a severe impact on our agriculture sector and food security if certain measures were not taken. He also called on the government to invest more into the agriculture so that the country can become food secure.
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September 01, 2020 07:30 UTC
U.S. Embassy Stands with Liberia in the Fight Against SGBV
MONROVIA – Last week, concerned Liberian citizens peacefully and passionately called attention to sexual- and gender-based violence (SGBV), protesting the high incidence of rape cases in Liberia, the impunity of perpetrators and the lack of support for survivors. From rape to intimate partner violence to harassment and intimidation of activists, SGBV remains pervasive, and no country has ended it. SGBV threatens the health and safety of survivors and is a barrier to social and economic development. INL embedded advisors work alongside Liberian counterparts in the Liberia National Police to offer technical assistance on investigation of SGBV cases; they also provide consultative support to attorneys in the Liberian SGBV unit on prosecution of SGBV cases and to court personnel on timely and appropriate processing. The U.S. government’s annual “16 Days of Activism Against GBV” campaign each November highlights success stories and work yet to be accomplished on SGBV around the world, including in Liberia.
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September 01, 2020 07:30 UTC
Liberia: Ne-Suah Livingstone Allegedly Harassed by Police and Gender Ministry Employees for Custody of Rape Survivor after Anti-Rape Protest
The girl was entrusted to her by the Ministry of Gender, she said. My lawyer told me not to release the child without a proper document,” said Madam Livingstone. She said she’s being accused by the Minister Tarr of parading the rape survivor in the streets during the three-day anti-rape protest. I know better, even reporting rape survivor cases, I shield the survivors’’ identities, how could I be that stupid to break international protocols on d rights of rape survivors n bring an already traumatized baby to d march!!! However, according to the Deputy Minister, Madam Livingstone later refused to turn the child over so she called the police to intervene.
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September 01, 2020 07:28 UTC
Liberia: Renowned Liberian Humanitarian Dr. Daniel E. Cassell Vows To Help Improve The Living Condition Of Liberians Through Humanitarian Initiatives
Dr. Cassell made these assertions when he addressed hundreds of residents, including youths, women, physically challenged and students in Marshall City, Margibi County on Sunday, August 30. Dr. Cassell, however, vowed to help citizens to realize their true values in order to empower themselves and help move their country forward. It tells me that the presence of Dr. Cassell’s Foundation is of importance. Dr. Cassell, however, vowed to help citizens to realize their true values in order to empower themselves and help move their country forward. The Dr. Cassell Foundation was established in July 2020 in Liberia to help assist with meeting the basic needs of the poor, less fortunate, and disenfranchised citizens of the Liberian society.
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September 01, 2020 07:18 UTC
Liberia: Cities Alliance, EU Launch Micro Finance Loan and Grant Facility for Community-based Enterprises to Improve Solid Waste Collections Services
Cities Alliance is a global partnership that supports cities in delivering sustainable development and tackling urban poverty. Solid waste management in Greater Monrovia has become an overwhelming task for city authorities who face severe constraints in executing one of their principal municipal responsibilities: to ensure the cities are clean. But officials say the launch of the loan and grant facility is a significant milestone in addressing the situation, especially within the greater Monrovia area. The CBE model complements the solid waste management value chain system in Greater Monrovia. With the launch of the loan and grant facility, key players of the sector are optimistic that this will be a significant milestone in boosting their businesses.
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September 01, 2020 06:56 UTC
Liberia: CPP Accuses President Weah of Prejudicing Investigation into Police Handling of Anti-Rape Protesters
At a news conference, the CPP through its spokesman Lafayette Gould accused President Weah of prejudicing future investigation into the conduct of the police when he indicated that there were people among the protesters bent on causing trouble. Monrovia – The opposition Collaborating Political Parties says President George Weah is implicitly giving support to the “brutal and unprofessional” actions of the Liberian National Police against the anti-rape campaigners. At a news conference, the CPP through its spokesman Lafayette Gould, also accused President Weah of prejudicing future investigation into the conduct of the police when he indicated that there were people among the protesters bent on causing trouble. These cases of Human Rights Violations and Injustice are reminiscent of those giving rise to previous civil unrest in our country.”Cllr. We applaud their efforts to stand up against rape in the face of threats and harassments and assure them of the unflinching support of the CPP in this regard.
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September 01, 2020 06:45 UTC