Liberia: The Feminist in Chief Must Hear This!
*“Don’t be afraid; just put your foot in’* (politics) she would say, once confronted in a side conversation on women political participation. While we bury Munah, I hold brief for the President as Feminist in Chief. If he does, and if he is in his ‘Feminist in Chief’ mood, he’ll ask them to take it back! It is an affront to the collective work by the women of Liberia and the male counterparts who support women political participation and leadership. The Feminist in Chief must hear this.
Source:Front Page Africa
August 19, 2020 07:30 UTC
Liberia: Legislature Submits Bill with Omitted Page for Approval; Pres. Weah Rejects, Sends Back for Further Review
The bill entitled “An Act to Ratify the Investment Incentive Agreement between the Government of the Republic of Liberia and Fouani Brothers Corporation”. “At the end of page 30, I noticed the heading “Confidentiality” and therefore believe page 31 must contain details about confidentiality. In so doing, the President may disapprove of the entire bill or resolution or any item or items thereof. No bill or resolution shall embrace more than one subject which shall be expressed in its title.”It remains unclear how the Legislature submitted the bill to the President with a missing page. President Weah was smart to catch this one,” the lawmaker said.
Source:Front Page Africa
August 19, 2020 00:11 UTC
Liberia: Minister McGill’s Call To Debate Opposition Leader, Cummings Disgraceful, Embarrassing
As for Dr.-President George Weah who holds a “Master’s degree” and often brags about his degrees, Mr. Cummings has elevated the debate to challenge Dr. Weah himself, and rightfully so. This is what Cummings is telling McGill but does McGill get it? What prompted Minister McGill to put out a debate challenge against Mr. Alexander Cummings? But does McGill get it, too! In summary and conclusion, Mr. Gray profoundinly wrote: “I would define my intellectual state as, at times, UNAWARE.
Source:Front Page Africa
August 18, 2020 22:06 UTC
Liberia: UNFPA And The Embassy Of Sweden Sign Sek43 Million Cooperation Agreement
MONROVIA – The Embassy of Sweden and the United Nations Population Fund signed an agreement for Sweden’s contribution of forty-three million Swedish Krona (SEK 43,000), approximately US$4.9 million to support UNFPA Country Programme document for Liberia over the next four and half years. “UNFPA is a strategic partner to Sweden, with the capacity to achieve relevant results significant to the needs and conditions of women and girls in Liberia, especially the poorest women and girls in rural communities,” H. E. Ingrid Wetterqvist, Swedish Ambassador to Liberia said during the signing ceremony. “We are of the utmost conviction that the programme will contribute to the realization of specific human rights including the right to life and the right to health. “Access to quality sexual and reproductive health services and reproductive rights by all; especially women and girls is the core of achieving the Sustainable Development Goals” says UNFPA Liberia Representative, Dr. Bannet Ndyanabangi. The current UNFPA Country Programme for Liberia (2020-2024) is fully aligned with the Government of Liberia’s Pro-Poor Agenda for Prosperity and Development (PAPD) 2018-2023.
Source:Front Page Africa
August 18, 2020 16:07 UTC
‘The debate the Liberian people deserve’: Opposition Leader Flips Open Challenge to President
Let’s go to a debate; let’s be very civil, respect each other, let’s go to debate. It’s an open challenge to Mr. Cummings to a debate on the president’s performance, and let’s discuss,” said Minister McGill. Let’s go to a debate; let’s be very civil, respect each other, let’s go to a debate. It’s an open challenge to Mr. Cummings to a debate on the president’s performance, and let’s discuss. That is what Mr. Cummings would like to debate with President Weah and not McGill.
Source:Front Page Africa
August 18, 2020 08:37 UTC
Liberia: COVID-19 Food Distribution So Far Carried out in Only Two Districts in Montserrado County
Liberia: COVID-19 Food Distribution So Far Carried out in Only Two Districts in Montserrado CountyIREDD monitored Twenty (20) distribution sites within two districts (district 7 & 8) in Montserrado County from July 29 to August 12, 2020. The food package, as proposed, consists of each qualified household receiving two 25 kg bags of rice, one gallon of vegetable oil and a 10kg of beans to help sustain the family during the pandemic. “The distribution team on ground are finding it very difficult to enforce COVID-19 health measures at all distribution sites as many are not following health guidelines (hand washing, nose mask, social distancing). Over-crowdedness is also a major challenge to security personnel and the food distribution team,” IREDD said in its report. “IREDD monitored Twenty (20) distribution sites within two districts (district 7 & 8) in Montserrado County from July 29 to August 12, 2020.
Source:Front Page Africa
August 18, 2020 08:26 UTC
Release of Notorious Armed Robber at Center of Killing in Diggsville Resurrects Major Post-War Dilemma For Liberia
The million-dollar question is, on whose order was Kesseley Mulbah Released Last May? THE ANTI-ROBBERY Unit of the Liberia National Police has arrested Kezo for his alleged involvement in an armed robbery incident in the Diggsville Community last Friday. LAST MAY, Kezo was mysteriously released from the Monrovia Central Prison, reportedly on the orders of Monrovia City Mayor Jefferson Koijee. The minister added that Kesselly Mulbah spent eight months at the Monrovia Central prison on the charges of Armed Robbery and Criminal Conspiracy. THE MILLION-DOLLAR QUESTION is, on whose order was a notorious armed robber released?
Source:Front Page Africa
August 18, 2020 08:26 UTC
WAEC Liberia Boss Exposes Three School Administrators Who Stole Question Paper to Give to Students
Monrovia – The head of the West African Examination Council (WAEC) Liberia Chapter, Dale G. Gbotoe has alleged that some school administrators have “deliberate intentions” to defraud this year’s West African Secondary School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) process. “One of those who were caught is a school administrator hired by WAEC to serve as supervisor for this year’s examination,” Mr. Gbotoe disclosed. Meanwhile, the WAEC boss disclosed that the number of students participating in this year’s examination is more encouraging than previous years. At the same time, Mr. Gbotoe has blamed the situation on the inability of some school administrators to do their work on their respective campus. Nevertheless, he commended other schools for better coordinating their students but warned school administrators not to exploit the situation that has seen students taking the examination on their various campuses this year.
Source:Front Page Africa
August 18, 2020 08:26 UTC
Liberia: Founding Member of the ruling Coalition for Democratic Change Gives Pres. Weah Ultimatum to Provide Him Job Else He’ll Kill Himself
Liberia: Founding Member of the ruling Coalition for Democratic Change Gives Pres. The movement he led was then transformed to become the Congress for Democratic Change which took Pres. Weah to election for the first timeMONROVIA – A founding member of the Congress for Democratic Change, a constituent member of the ruling Coalition for Democratic Change (CDC) says he would kill himself if President George Manneh Weah does not provide him a job by Friday this week. Sackie was also the first national chairman of the youth league of the CDC, first national vice chairman for administration and the first acting national chairman. Meanwhile, the Coalition for Democratic Change Youth League has reacted to Sackie claiming that he abandoned the party and alleged that his threat is driven by the opposition political parties.
Source:Front Page Africa
August 18, 2020 08:15 UTC
Liberia: Eight Men, One Woman So Far Gearing up for the Senatorial Seat in Margibi County as FPA Delves into the Strengths, Weaknesses of the Aspirants
Liberia: Eight Men, One Woman So Far Gearing up for the Senatorial Seat in Margibi County as FPA Delves into the Strengths, Weaknesses of the AspirantsMargibi County – Since the National Elections Commission (NEC) announced December 8 as the date for the Special Senatorial elections in Liberia, the political atmosphere in Margibi County has received fresh vigor. He believes he enjoys the support of residents of lower Margibi County, which might be pivotal to the success of his aspiration. Ben A. FofanaFofana is one Margibi County lawmaker whose popularity cuts across the county. His was the only sitting lawmakers in Margibi County in 2017 presidential and legislative election who retained his seat. Collins’ New Horizons Resource, a Minnesota nonprofit organization initiated and led the establishment of two Sister City Relationship-Brooklyn Park, Minnesota-Kakata, Margibi County and Isanit City, Minnesota-Unification City, Margibi County.
Source:Front Page Africa
August 18, 2020 08:03 UTC
Liberia: Baby In Critical Condition Following Crash Involving Development Team Returning from Dedicating President’s Housing Project
Waka Town – A development team returning from the dedication of President George Manneh Weah’s housing project in Grand Kru County, was involved in a fatal accident in Waka Town, near Buchanan, Grand Bassa County. The housing project which is said to be in its final stage, is aimed at providing shelter for less-fortunate residents in the President’s hometown. The project strategically located in the Jrao statutory district housing units with two bedrooms, a living room, bathroom and two porches. Engineers have broken down thatched houses marked for replacement by LACE to allow only beneficiary of Sasstown, Grand Kru County, to benefit from the Presidential Pro Poor Housing Units. Norkwia, Sloyee and Wessah towns are the only towns in Sasstown, which are not included.
Source:Front Page Africa
August 18, 2020 08:03 UTC
Liberia: Over 400 students at Tubman High School and G.W. Gibson Receive Donation of Face Shields from the Bethel World Outreach Ministries International
Liberia: Over 400 students at Tubman High School and G.W. Gibson Receive Donation of Face Shields from the Bethel World Outreach Ministries InternationalMONROVIA – Twelfth grade students throughout the nation had their first day of the West Africa Secondary School Certificate Examinations Monday. Over 400 students at both Tubman High School on 12th Street and G.W. Gibson on Capitol Bypass received the first of a county wide donation of face shields from the Bethel World Outreach Ministries International headquartered in Maryland USA, headed by Bishop Darlingston Johnson of Careysburg, Liberia. High School students will be in their classrooms with social distancing precautions enforced but are still required to wear facial protection during the month-long examination period.
Source:Front Page Africa
August 18, 2020 07:52 UTC
Liberia: Family of Charles Baxter Wants Justice For Contractor Who Went Missing During Land Dispute
Liberia: Family of Charles Baxter Wants Justice For Contractor Who Went Missing During Land DisputeLouisiana – The family of the late Charles Baxter has called on the Liberia National Police to speedily investigate and bring to justice individuals responsible for the mysterious disappearance of a contractor who went missing during a dispute over the land. Speaking to a team of reporters in Monrovia, one of the administrators of the Charles Baxter Estate, Emmanuel G. Baxter, said Tom Chuku Taylor went missing during some unknown men ransacked the community on August 6 this year. According to Kpaka, he has a property (Land) within the Fendall belt that has a boundary with the Charles Baxter Estate. Kpaka alleged that Emmanuel G. Baxter and some of his (Baxter) family sold the land, while he was in a conflict with his brother. You should also ask them (Baxter family) how they got the 900 acres of land they are claiming.
Source:Front Page Africa
August 18, 2020 07:52 UTC
GVL To Reduce Its Operational Cost; Says Workforce Redundancy Unavoidable
Monrovia – The Management of Golden Veroleum (Liberia) Inc. (GVL) says it is currently rationalizing its workforce and implementing a redundancy exercise affecting 250 employees due to the numerous economic challenges the Company has been facing over the years and prolonged global economic downturn exacerbated by the coronavirus pandemic. The statement further said, “the reduction of its workforce that is in full consultation with the affected workers, the workers’ union and the Ministry of Labor becomes necessary to sustain its business in Liberia. However, it has not been able to expanding the past four years, while continuing to pay salaries for non-deployed employees. GVL affirmed that when the Company’s financial and economic status improves in future, employees who are affected by this redundancy may be prioritized for re-employment, taking into account skill, capability and productivity requirements. The Management of Golden Veroleum (Liberia) Inc. says keeping the company operating will enable it to continue to contribute to the Liberian economy through government taxes, salaries and local purchases.
Source:Front Page Africa
August 18, 2020 07:52 UTC
US Embassy’s Grant Helps Bring Covid-19 Survivors’ Stories to Light
“Survivors Spotlight” is a one-hour radio and online program that aims to air the stories of COVID-19 survivors in order to raise awareness, erase fear and stigmatizationMonrovia – A grant support from the United States Embassy near Monrovia is helping to spotlight Covid-19 survivors’ stories, which are being aired in a one-hour radio and online program. The launch brought together prominent entities and individuals including the US Embassy in Monrovia, Ministry of Health (MOH)/National Public Health Institute of Liberia (NPHIL), Centers for Disease Control (CDC)-Liberia, ECOWAS, USAID-Liberia, YALI RLC Alumni – Liberia, and several COVID-19 survivors. Kormassa G. Vankpanah, who are COVID-19 survivors, applauded Survivors’ Spotlight team for the opportunity afforded them to share their stories which they believe will eradicate fear, denials, and encourage anyone contracting the virus to seek early treatment. Meanwhile, the first edition of Survivors’ Spotlight was held on Saturday, August 15, with two survivors — Mr. Jackson David and Miss Kormassa G. Vankpanah. Unlike many others, he reported himself at the 14 Military Hospital, which is now being used as the Covid-19 Treatment Center.
Source:Front Page Africa
August 18, 2020 07:52 UTC