EPA Holds Consultative Meeting On Green Climate Fund’s Country Program Document
Monrovia – The Environmental Protection Agency of Liberia (EPA) is expected to commence a two-day consultative meeting on Friday, July 10, 2020 to launch the development of Liberia’s Green Climate Fund (GCF) Country Program document. Over the past years, the Liberian Government through the EPA has been engaged with the GCF to support several climate development projects in Liberia. Also, the Climate Information Service project was developed and forwarded to the GCF Secretariat via the African Development Bank. Mr. Sokan noted that the NDA, as part of its mandate, is expected to elaborate a country programme for Liberia. The first consultative meeting is expected to attract stakeholders, particularly government institutions, entities accredited by GCF operating in Liberia and the private sector.
Source:Front Page Africa
July 10, 2020 05:37 UTC
Dumoe’s Senate Bid Receives Boost in Lower Bong; Received Symbolic Key from Residents
Totota, Lower Bong County – Menipakei Dumoe’s ambition of becoming a Senator of Bong County Wednesday, July 8, 2020 received a boost following the endorsement by some residents of lower Bong. “We have evaluated the aspirants who have presented themselves for the senate race in Bong County scheduled for December 8, 2020. The key was presented by scores of young people from various communities in the lower Bong town of Totota. Receiving the symbolic key, Dumoe said his entry in the race is to assure balance in the leadership of the county. Endorsement key for Dumoe’s senate ambitionAs of yet, Dumoe, a native of Sanoyea District, remains the only aspirant from lower Bong to declare his ambition for the senate seat.
Source:Front Page Africa
July 10, 2020 05:37 UTC
U.S.-Based Liberian’s Book Clinches #1 Spot on Amazon
MONROVIA – The new book of award-winning U.S.A.-based Liberian educator and entrepreneur, Henry Keculah Jr., currently sits at #1 position on global book-promotion portal Amazon. He went on to start an award-winning education company called 4.0 GPA LLC, which provides support for students, school districts, and non-profit organization. Now, in his kid’s book, Henry Keculah, Jr. exposes students to college and different career opportunities as early as elementary. The book teaches students the importance of working harder and having a good GPAThis book helps students prepare for their future. The Author is the President of the Liberian of Greater Houston (LAGH), a U.S.-Based non-profit Liberian humanitarian and advocacy group.
Source:Front Page Africa
July 10, 2020 05:26 UTC
Liberia: Open Letter To Nimba County Representative Samuel G. Kogar Regarding County Social Development Fund
KogarI bring you compliments and wish to, through this open letter, thank you immensely, on behalf of the Zao Development Association of Nimba County and in my own name as a citizen of Nimba County, for your tireless advocacy to get some understanding of the status of the county’s social development fund from ArcelorMittal through a mineral development agreement. Whatever was responsible for the long delay, I really wish we didn’t have to get so strangulated as a county before the monies could be made available to us. This is supposed to be a just benefit for extracting minerals from a county that has given so much to the building and development of Liberia over the years. This includes ensuring that the channel of releasing the funds to Nimba County in accordance with the Mineral Development Agreement is respected and followed and not unnecessarily politicized. Best regardsSincerely yoursJonathan Paye-LaylehCitizen of Nimba County&PresidentZao Development AssociationZao Township, Meinpea-Mah DistrictElectoral District Number 8Nimba County
Source:Front Page Africa
July 10, 2020 05:24 UTC
Empowerment Squared Receives US$806,400 From The 2020 Youth Opportunities Fund
This funding will enable Empowerment Squared strengthen the education system and outcomes for Black and racialized newcomer youth between ages 12-25 in HamiltonHamilton, Ontario, Canada – Hamilton-based charity Empowerment Squared has received a five-year, $806,400 Youth Opportunities Fund (YOF) grant from the Ontario Trillium Foundation. With this funding, Empowerment Squared will work to strengthen the education system and outcomes for Black and racialized newcomer youth between ages 12-25 in Hamilton. This investment builds on Empowerment Squared’s success in achieving significant, innovative, and consistent improvements in educational outcomes for newcomer and marginalized youth since 2007. Empowerment Squared will use its YOF funding over the next four years to conduct research that informs and tests the School Readiness Academy model. Changing a system to better serve youth facing barriers requires strategic and active participation from many stakeholders, including young people with lived experience.
Source:Front Page Africa
July 09, 2020 22:18 UTC
Liberia: Ellen Johnson Sirleaf appointed as WHO Goodwill Ambassador for Health Workforce
MONROVIA – In his opening remarks to the Seventy-second World Health Assembly, WHO Director General, Dr Tedros announced the appointment of Her Excellency (H.E.) Ellen Johnson Sirleaf as Goodwill Ambassador for the health workforce. Johnson Sirleaf is a Nobel Peace Laureate; a health workforce champion, a voice for freedom and an advocate for health for all. The health workforce agenda is central to progress towards SDG 3,4,5,8,10. Engaging H.E Johnson Sirleaf as a WHO Goodwill Ambassador for Health Workforce, will position new momentum on investing in the education and employment of health workers, particularly women, to achieve universal health coverage and the SDGs.
Source:Front Page Africa
July 09, 2020 20:43 UTC
Death Announcement of Dr. Arma Jacob Jones
Dr. Arma Jacob Jones died in the afternoon of Monday, July 6, 2020 at Shady Grove Adventist hospital Gaithersburg, MD. The Jones, Cooper, Scott and Thorpe families announce with deep sadness the sudden death of their husband, father, brother, grandfather, great grandfather, family and friend Dr. Arma Jacob Jones. Dr. Jones served as Head of dentistry in Harper City Maryland County and Head of dentistry at the John F. Kennedy Medical Center, Monrovia, Liberia;He successfully operated his private clinic until the coup took place in 1990. He was an asset to Effort Baptist church Paynesville, Liberia (his mother church) where he served as Deacon. Dr. Jones was a faithful member of PathWays Baptist Church, Gaithersburg, Maryland, where he enjoyed worship and Sunday school.
Source:Front Page Africa
July 09, 2020 19:41 UTC
Liberia: Former President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf Shies Away from Politics but Serves as ‘Advisor’ to Opposition Unity Party
Liberia: Former President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf Shies Away from Politics but Serves as ‘Advisor’ to Opposition Unity PartyELLEN JOHNSON SIRLEAF: “My colleagues asked me to meet with them. I was very clear and they know it; I am no longer involved in active party politics. Madam Sirleaf won two consecutive elections as President of Liberia in 2005 and 2011, respectively on the ticket of the Unity Party. I was very clear and they know it; I am no longer involved in active party politics. “I am a Unity Party partisan and so, they can talk to me anytime.
Source:Front Page Africa
July 09, 2020 06:45 UTC
Liberia: Minster Wilson Tarpeh Debunks Allegations by Sacked Deputy Minister Jamima Wolokollie That He’s Been Squandering US$3M Loan Intended for Market Women
Said Ms. Wolokollie: “He has been disbursing the US$3,000,000 and you know it. Ms. Wolokollie also requested and authorized a payment of US$8,380.80 to cover the cost of advertisements and associated activities that she said were needed to support the SDPDF. The checks, he said were authorized and signed by former Minister Wolokollie. Ms. Wolokollie also requested and authorized a payment of US$8,380.80 to cover the cost of advertisements and associated activities that she said were needed to support the SDPDF. According to Minister Tarpeh, to guide the administration, management and operation of the loan program, MOCI and LBDI entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU).
Source:Front Page Africa
July 09, 2020 06:45 UTC
Liberia: Minister of Health Attributes COVID-19 Infections among Health Workers to ‘State of Denial’ of Nurses
She warned health workers to abide by health protocols. During a Senate appearance on Wednesday, she informed Senators that some health workers are still in doubt and denial about the existence of the coronavirus and are being “careless” in how they handle their patents at various health centers. We are constantly working with health care working along with our partners. Currently, Liberia has 102 healthcare workers infected with COVID-19, the total death rate of COVID-19 is at 41. According to the Liberia’s Health Minister study has shown that male are 2/3rd more affected then female in the age range less than 15 with increase rate.
Source:Front Page Africa
July 09, 2020 06:36 UTC
Liberia: Man,33, ‘Rapes’ 15-Year-Old Girl
Paynesville – Thirty-three-year old Winston Holmes is currently being detained at the Zone 9 Depot in Jacob Town, Paynesville for allegedly raping a 15-year-old girl in the Neezoe Community. Police Spokesman Moses Carter confirmed the information to FrontPageAfrica Wednesday, July 8 but said investigation was ongoing. While the girl was at the house, a community source said, the alleged perpetrator instructed other children who went along with her to buy candies at a nearby shop. Zoegar said Winston has since denied having sex with the 15-year-old girl. LNP Spokesman Carter, who also confirmed the alleged act to FPA, said he was still gathering more details from the Women and Children Protection Section.
Source:Front Page Africa
July 09, 2020 06:32 UTC
Liberia: COVID-19 Response Drivers Besiege Health Ministry over Delayed Salaries
MONROVIA – Ministry of Health in Monrovia was besieged on Wednesday when drivers of health vehicles and ambulances stormed the ministry’s premises in demand for their salaries and just benefits. He blamed the financial officer Fidell Weah for taking certain employees over them and depriving them of getting their money. President Weah has to dismiss certain people in his government when it comes to money,” says Jerome Carlor, a driver at NPHIL. He further disclosed even health workers at the 14 Military Hospital have not taken pay as well. We noticed that they are paying certain people and we who are doing the heavy work are not getting pay.
Source:Front Page Africa
July 09, 2020 06:22 UTC
Liberia: Ruling Party’s Women Wing Call for More Inclusiveness in Governance
Monrovia – The Women Wing of the ruling Coalition for Democratic Change (CDC) is recommending to its Governing Council to include more women so as to promote inclusiveness. Representing the Women Wing of the CDC, the Co-Chair of the CDC Women Wing and Chair of the National Patriotic Party Women’ Wing, Madame Mary Q. Johnson stressed that her party needs to do more in promoting female participation in politics. “Because now if you look at the Legislature and even in local government, the women of Liberia are not really seen. She added that they [the CDC Women Wing] are speaking on behalf of the women of Liberia and not just women of the CDC. The event is being held under the project: Women Political Empowerment and Leadership project with support from the government of Canada.
Source:Front Page Africa
July 09, 2020 06:22 UTC
Liberia: Senator Johnson Bites Tongue Over Supporting Weah’s Presidency
Senator Johnson made these comments in a telephone interview with FrontPage Africa on Tuesday, July 7. Senator Johnson indicated that these sagas or happenings show that the CDC led-government has no real interest in the growth and development of the country. There has been mounting speculations in the county that Representative Snowe is planning to contest the ensuing senatorial election to unseat Senator Johnson. But Senator Johnson vowed not to give credence to the former Montserrado County lawmaker. Senator Johnson maintained that President Weah should also weed out corrupt officials from his government.
Source:Front Page Africa
July 09, 2020 06:11 UTC
“Henry Costa Has a Charge Hanging Over Him”
Robert W. Budy, Commission General of the Liberia Immigration Service (LIS)Monrovia – Robert W. Budy, Commission General of the Liberia Immigration Service (LIS), says no matter how long talk-show host Henry Costa stays away from Liberia, there is a case before the Liberia National Police about his possession of “fake laissez-passer”. Costa, the Head of the Council of Patriots (COP), in early January was accused by the government of Liberia of forging travel documents, days after he staged an anti-governmnet protest in Monrovia. Costa turned himself in to the LIS for investigation, but he would later leave the country crossing the border to neighboring Sierra Leone during night hours. But speaking on a local radio talk-show, the OK Morning Hush, LIS Commissioner General Budy said investigation surrounding Costa’s forgery case has not yet been laid to rest. “Many individuals participated in the procurement of the fake laissez-passer that was obtained from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Source:Front Page Africa
July 09, 2020 06:00 UTC