Liberia Represents Africa on United Nations Advisory Committee for UN Global Food Systems Summit 2021
New York – The Republic of Liberia has been appointed by the United Nations as a member of the United Nations Advisory Committee for the United Nations Global Food Systems Summit 2021 as one of the two African Countries; along with the Kingdom of Morocco, to represent the Continent of Africa on the Advisory Committee. The appointment of Liberia along with Morocco on June 22, 2020, to represent Africa on the Advisory Committee of the United Nations Secretary-General’s Food Systems Summit 2021 followed the endorsement of the two Countries by the African Group of fifty-four (54) Permanent Representatives and Ambassadors to the United Nations in June 2020. Ambassador Kemayah then assured the Chair of the Advisory Committee, United Nations Deputy Secretary-General Amina J. Mohamed, of Liberia’s support for the United Nations Secretary-General and his Reform Agenda; and reaffirmed Liberia’s unwavering commitment and support to Madam Mohamed in the discharge of her duties and responsibilities as Chair of the United Nations Advisory Committee for the Global Food Systems Summit 2021, and for the attainment of the terms of reference of the Advisory Committee; and the goals and objectives of the Global Food Systems Summit 2021. The Permanent Representative of Liberia to the United Nations stressed the need for more concrete actions to address food insecurity globally. In the same vein; we wish to reiterate our passionate call on you – Madam Chair and Members of this Advisory Committee; and the Special Envoy of the United Nations Secretary-General and the entire Secretariat of the Food Systems Summit 2021; for Africa to be given the opportunity to host the United Nations Secretary-General’s Global Food Systems Summit 2021; this when done will go a long way in practically demonstrating that this Global Food Systems Summit 2021 is the Peoples’ Summit.”During the inaugural meeting of the Advisory Committee of the Food Systems Summit 2021, the United Nations Deputy Secretary-Generaland Chair of the Advisory Committee,Her Excellency Madam Amina J. Mohammed made a presentation on the Role and Approach of the Advisory Committee; while Dr. Agnes Kalibata, United Nations Secretary-General’s Special Envoy for the Global Food Systems Summit 2021 presented on the overall vision, objectives, and expected outcomes of the Summit scheduled to be held in 2021.
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July 15, 2020 15:11 UTC
Liberia: Cllr. Arthur Johnson Challenges Nominations of NEC Chairperson and Co-Chairperson Designate; Says Nomination Violates Electoral Law and Constitution
This, he said, violates both the Constitution of Liberia and the electoral law of LiberiaMONROVIA – Renowned lawyer, Cllr. Arthur T. Johnson has asked the Supreme Court to determine the constitutionality of the chairperson and co-chairperson-designate of the National Election Commission (NEC) who were recently nominated to steer the affairs of the NEC for the next seven years. Johnson argues that the ongoing confirmation hearing is in sharp violation of the spirit and intent of the Elections Law of Liberia as well as the Constitution of Liberia, Articles 53, 54, and 89. Prior to her preferment, Mrs. Davidetta Browne Lansanah was nominated, confirmed, appointed and commissioned co-chairman of the Electoral Body. She was subsequently appointed Acting Chair of the Commission after the Liberian Leader withdrew the nomination of the then Chairman-designate, Nwabudiki.
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July 15, 2020 08:26 UTC
Liberia: Sen. Milton Teahjay Sues FPA for US$4.7 Million in Damages Denying Receiving Bribe from Cllr. Nwabudike; Admits to Bargaining Confirmation for Jobs
Sen. Teahjay: You and myself we’ve been in that place all these years. Sen. Teahjay: That’s not true. Sen. Teahjay: Karmo you know you’re my man. Karmo: And that’s the name I heard, they say Nwabudike gave you ‘mah’Sen. Teahjay: That’s not true, that’s not true. The publication which the Sinoe County Senator claims is libelous clearly indicated that Sen. Teahjay denied ever receiving money from Cllr.
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July 15, 2020 08:18 UTC
Liberia: House Speaker Bhofal Chambers Leads Lawmakers in Condemning Firestone’s Decision to Lay off Employees
Speaker Bhofal Chambers told the management of Firestone its decision is not only inhumane but similar to strangulating a helpless person to death, just as in the case of the late George Floyd. Capitol Hill, Monrovia – House Speaker Bhofal Chambers has led members of the House of Representatives in condemning Firestone Liberia’s anticipated action to lay off 374 employees on Liberia’s Independence Day- July 26. The people of Liberia are saying that it is inappropriate to do that now,” the Speaker said in his closing remarks. The decision was based on a motion by Rep. Acarous Gray (District #8, Montserrado County). Several lawmakers including Representatives Edward Karfia of Bong County, Ellen Attoh, Ben Fofana, Ivar Jones all of Margibi, along with Mariamu Fofana and Clarence Massaquoi of Lofa County also condemned the company’s decision.
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July 15, 2020 08:01 UTC
Liberia: Grand Bassa Officials Sign Bogus Logging Agreement with ‘Serbian’ Company
Gertrude Nyaley, the technical manager of the community forest department of the Forestry Development Authority (FDA), the government agency that oversees the sector. “This is an interesting development and speaks volumes to the continuous meddling in community forest activities by county authorities. This situation has plagued community forest activities across the country and complicates the work of the FDA.” Nyaley said the FDA would investigate the matter. Communities can sign logging contracts under the CRL but not until they reach a forest management agreement with the FDA. Vambo and Marloi are at the boundary-harmonization stage of a nine-step, legal process for community forest status, according to Nyaley.
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July 15, 2020 07:41 UTC
‘Liberia Needs Deliverance’ Clergyman Blames Country’s Woes to Killing of President William R. Tolbert, Jr
Tolbert and his officials’ sins, according to the coup’s leader, Master Sargent Samuel Kanyon Doe were misrule of power, corruption and nepotism. The self-professed Prophet Zor says the death of Tolbert, along with other officials was a national tragedy that has brought curse to the land. “This year mark us 40 years going to war and instability, and trouble and lawlessness being so much in Liberia. Responding to why he was meeting with these selected groups, Prophet Zor explained these institutions, through their actions or inactions led to the war and mayhem. “The reason is the killing of President William R. Tolbert, Jr.
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July 15, 2020 07:30 UTC
Liberia: One Nimba Movement Condemns Government’s Decision to Slash County Social Development Fund, Calls for comprehensive Audit
Of the allocated amount, Nimba County received US$1.55 million, Grand Bassa, US$1.02 million, while Bong got US$527,000, representing their respective SDF shares of 50 percent, 33.3 percent and 16.7 percent. “The Movement expresses great dismay at the comical display by the Government of Liberia in remitting the amount and making it a newsworthy issue. It is also requesting the Nimba County Legislative Caucus and the Government of Liberia to mandate the General Auditing Commission (GAC) to conduct a full-scale audit of the operations of the Nimba County Social Development Fund and the County Development Fund covering the period after the last audit to ascertain that the funds were used in keeping with law and procedures. It is during the setting decisions are made to expend the fund garnered from the SDF and County Development Fund (CDF). The group called for the County’s legislative caucus to proceeds with the hosting of the next County Council sitting in a manner and style that will reflect the true and genuine wishes, aspirations and desires of the majority citizens of Nimba County.
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July 15, 2020 07:30 UTC
Liberia: Mother of Eight Explains Ordeal in Surviving During COVI9-19 Pandemic; Struck By Hunger
Prior to Covid-19, Bone and her children ate two meals a day, but now, it is either one meal a day or none. Both partners appreciated Oxfam for the support adding that the cash transfer is the first to empower women through cash transfer during the pandemic. Shah Liton, Country Director, Oxfam in Liberia said the effect of the pandemic has also largely affected Liberia with an already poor economy. Each project participant received $109.50 United States dollars to their mobile money accounts. Currently, Bone with a smile beaming across her face, displays the text showing receipt of payment on her phone via mobile money.
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July 14, 2020 22:52 UTC
Liberia: Amb. Harriet Eleanor Cooper To Be Laid To Rest on Wednesday
Leaving WVST/MCSS, Mrs. Cooper founded her own educational institution, FOUNDATION HOUSE, in the family residence off Tubman Boulevard in Oldest Congotown. Mrs. Cooper returned to Liberia during the transitional years to help consolidate the peace. Serving initially as Appointment Secretary of Madam Sirleaf, Mrs. Cooper later became Deputy Chief of Protocol in the Executive Mansion and later Chief of Protocol with the rank of Ambassador. After the death of Ambassador Cooper, the family has set up a Foundation Scholarship Fund in memory of Ambassador and Teacher Harriet Eleanor Cooper. Contributions can be made Mr. Himien Cooper via E-Mail: [email protected] and Ms. Sharon Cooper via E-Mail [email protected].
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July 14, 2020 11:15 UTC
Liberia: ‘I Am Not Running’ – Rep. Koffa Staying out of Grand Kru Senatorial Race to Serve His District
Liberia: ‘I Am Not Running’ – Rep. Koffa Staying out of Grand Kru Senatorial Race to Serve His DistrictRep. Koffa said there was no compelling reasons to quit his current position given him by the people of District #2 in Grand Kru CountyMonrovia – Representative J. Fonati Koffa (District #2, Grand Kru County) has announced he will not be contesting the senatorial seat in Grand Kru County in the upcoming midterm elections. There have been speculations that Rep. Koffa, who chairs the House’s Judiciary Committee would be contesting in the December 8, 2020 Special senatorial elections. However, in a statement issued late Monday, July 13, Rep. Koffa said there was no compelling reasons to quit his current position given him by the people of District #2 in Grand Kru County. “Many have been the speculations and calls that I run for the senatorial position in the 2020 midterm elections. Rep. Koffa has been touted as one of several members of the House of Representatives who will be contesting for a senatorial seat in the ensuing special elections.
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July 14, 2020 11:14 UTC
NPHIL Needs To Be Very Careful When Dealing With Test Results
WE POINT to the Friday, July 10 incident involving NPHIL and Dr. Alaric Tokpa – a prominent Liberian politician. In that incident mistakes were made with the test result of Dr. Tokpa. DR. TOKPAH had planned to travel on July 10 to the United States and was only awaiting his COVID-19 result. In this case, Dr. Tokpa suffered a grave injury. We cannot allow these incidents like the ones involving Dr. Tokpa.
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July 14, 2020 07:41 UTC
Liberia: ArcelorMittal, Govt. In Rigmarole over Ownership and Control on Nimba Mountains
The communication continues: “As you cannot possibly ignore, AML has been granted exclusive mining rights by the Government on the former LAMCO concession pursuant to the MDA. If Solway Mining were to persist and proceed with any unlawful activities, AML will have no choice but to defend its prior and prevailing rights,” AML letter ordered. One needs not further emphasize that claims to concession rights must be matched by performance compliance. The Mines and Energy Minister emphasized that Liberia as a sovereign state has all the right to conduct research, exploration, development and exploitation of its minerals. He assured ArcelorMittal that Solway Mining exploration activities would no way interfere with their smooth operations and premised on the metes and bounds of the defining Solway’s Mining exploration area.
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July 14, 2020 07:30 UTC
Armed Forces of Liberia Chief of Staff Wants Death Penalty for Rapists
MONROVIA – As rape and other sexual violence abuses against women and girls continue to escalate in Liberia, the Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces of Liberia (AFL), Major General Prince C. Johnson, has called for the introduction of a law seeking death penalty for rapists in the country. – Major General Prince C. Johnson, Chief of Staff, Armed Forces of Liberia“Government has to take leadership, especially like strengthening our laws. We as leaders need to come up and speak against these things that people will see and know that we are serious. She noted that women and girls must develop ways to protect themselves from rape and other forms of sexual violence. Women need to speak out and little by little, we will change the society”.
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July 14, 2020 07:28 UTC
Liberia: Weah, Jewel Splitting On Choice For Bong Senatorial Race
But what now appears to be a stumbling block for the coalition in Bong County is how to come out for a consensus candidate. “In 2020, Yallah and I will dance it in Bong County because he will not be re-elected,” Howard-Taylor said of Yallah in 2018. Howard-Howard’s popularity in Bong County is unmatched. This is a popularity that coalition can bank on to win Bong County, according to many partisans of the coalition in the county. “This is a woman who defied all the odds to win two successive elections in Bong County.
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July 14, 2020 07:18 UTC
Liberia: Army Worms Destroys over 2,000 Hectors of Farm in Bong County
The pests have destroyed 2,000 hectares of crops in the district, spreading to six towns in the last two days, the agriculture coordinator in the county has said. Nah said the armyworms have attacked crops in the six towns – and considering the poor rain prospects this will affect the harvest immensely. According to him, the outbreak poses a significant threat to smallholder farmers, mainly maize farmers and has become a threat to food security. “Farmers should not have planted maize again having struggled with the pests for the better of the year. Benson Kolliegboe, a farmer in Kpaquelleh, is among those who planted maize in June because he thought the pests had been eradicated.
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July 14, 2020 07:18 UTC