Liberia: Grand Gedeans Atone for Rowdy Zwedru Residents Who Attacked Cummings, Kolubah
The rowdy residents of Zwedru had demanded that Rep. Kolubah leave the county. The incident was followed by widespread condemnations from the public, including Grand Gedeh County’s Legislative Caucus. Responding, Mr. Cummings appreciated the group for reaching out to him and Rep. Kolubah in the spirit of maintaining the peace. Mr. Cummings emphasized that he doesn’t attribute such unfortunate act to the peaceful people of Grand Gedeh. The ANC’s Political Leader maintained that the fracas was orchestrated by Mr. Kai Farley, the Superintendent of Grand Gedeh County and few others.
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August 18, 2020 07:41 UTC
Liberia’s Representative On Climate Change Calls For Peaceful Co-existence Among Liberians Ahead Of Mid-Term Senatorial Election
The mid-term senatorial election is expected to take place on December 8, 2020, according to the National Elections Commission (NEC). He stated that any threat to the peaceful conduct of the senatorial election would jeopardize gains made in Liberia so far. Mr. Becker further cautioned that regardless of tribes and political affiliations, Liberians should promote the culture of peace and non-violence in the ensuing December Mid-term Senatorial elections. He added that Liberians must ensure that their differences are coordinated into positive gains to promote the country’s lasting peace and democracy. He used the occasion to urge executives and members of the group to take a stance in promoting the culture of peace in Liberia.
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August 18, 2020 07:41 UTC
Liberia: Two Young Liberians Announce Launch of a New Book on Psychologically Overcoming Tough Times
Monrovia — Two young Liberians have announced the launch of a mind-expanding, motivational, well-researched and experience-rich life-changing book that provides pathways to psychologically overcoming crisis. According to Dr. Gbollie, the book is entitled: The Golden Sides of Tough Times (COVID-19): Pathways to Overcoming, Thriving and Remaining Positive and Resilient When All Hell Breaks Loose, which he said focuses on helping readers overcome tough times. Commenting on what inspired the writing of such book, Dr. Gbollie narrated that the book is in response to the fear, anxiety, and panic he personally experienced before a total lockdown and state of emergency in Liberia. In pursuit, the quest for the answers began to unravel; this led to the writing of this book,” Dr. Gbollie explained in the Preface of the book. In conclusion, the young Liberian educator and lecturer appealed to invitees and other well-wishers to attend the Saturday, August 22, 2020 event and get copies of the book.
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August 18, 2020 07:30 UTC
Liberia: Right Holders Network Provides Start-Up Grant to Vulnerable Business Mothers amid COVID-19 in Grand Gedeh County
Right Holder’s Network provides start-up grant to Vulnerable Business Mothers in Grand Gedeh County with support from YOCEL through Ora KinderhilfeGrand Gedeh County – A child and youth friendly advocacy network established by the Youth Coalition for Education in Liberia (YOCEL), the Right Holders Network made intervention in the Lives of some Vulnerable Business Mothers in Grand Gedeh County with support from YOCEL through Ora Kinderhilfe. Additionally, L$90,000.00 Liberian Dollars were disbursed to three (3) vulnerable business mothers as a start-up grant, each beneficiaries received L$ 30,000 Liberian Dollars. With excitement she said that the fund will allow her expand her business and this year her children will go back to school. He stressed the need for vulnerable business parents to be economically empower which will allow them provide food for their children and enable them to pay their children tuition. Mr. Saywala mentioned that they are also establishing a Right Holders Movement Grand Gedeh chapter and training children between the ages of 15-24 years in Advocacy, case reporting and the legal framework of child protection.
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August 18, 2020 07:07 UTC
Liberia: Exposing Minister Tweah’s Lies About Monies Spent Under The Office Of The President In 2016/2017 Versus 2018/2019
Here are the facts:1) The budget for the Office of the President under both President Sirleaf and President Weah have never exceeded US$4.5 million. 3) Under President Weah, the Office of the President was allotted the amount of USS3,385,823 in the 2018/2019 Budget. The fact that there has been no downward change in the Special Allowance appropriation under President Weah proves that, contrary to the pronouncement by President Weah that he would take a 25% salary cut, President Weah is actually taking 100% of the salary allotted for the President. Also, the Foreign and Domestic Travel appropriations under the Office of the President in 2016 were all higher than what they were in 2018/2019 under President Sirleaf. 7) A comparison of the Special Operations Appropriation, which can be used mainly at the discretion of the President, under President Sirleaf versus that of President Weah shows a troubling fact.
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August 18, 2020 06:56 UTC
Liberia: Unicef Appalled By Rape Of 3-Year-Old Girl
MONROVIA – UNICEF is appalled by the rape of a three-year-old girl in Gbabolu county by a high school student, who is reportedly under 18. UNICEF is particularly concerned about how children, especially girls are the majority of victims/survivors of SGBV in Liberia. Thus UNICEF and partners are concerned about how the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic and the preventive measures are having an adverse impact to women and children. Further, the Government of Sweden continues to support UNICEF in child protection including on SGBV. UNICEF in Liberia works closely with key government ministries (MOGCSP, MOJ, MOH and MOYS) and CSOs in Liberia to ensure child victims/survivors receive child-centered and gender-sensitive multi-disciplinary services to ensure their long-term recovery.
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August 17, 2020 15:11 UTC
The December 8 Election and the Participation Of The Masses: How The Ruling CDC Reached A Dead End
Fortunately, the historical process and the evolution of social consciousness do not work in such backward way. So is the social consciousness of man which changes based on changing conditions and circumstances. That is, if the coronavirus pandemic does not hinder the conduct of such election. He reaches a stage of senile decay, declines further and then man is finally a dead man. This would create the condition for the organized masses to adopt alternative methods and struggle for the transformation of society.
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August 17, 2020 14:37 UTC
Inland Water Transport System and Regional Connectivity In Liberia: A Potential Driver for Economic Growth- Drawing From The Experiences of Tanzania, Uganda and Egypt
While we acknowledge huge investment in road transport infrastructure which is heavily cost- effective, another potential alternative is Inland water transport. Inland Water Transport- Network In EgyptEgypt has the most developed inland water transport system on the Nile River. The inland water transport system in Uganda is divided as Lake Victoria transport on the remaining five lakes and six rivers. These ports can potentially facilitate inland water transport networks as part of the government’s plan to connect the coastal region. ❖ Establish the Liberia Development Board: The Liberia Development Board will be the conduit to open Liberia for business.
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August 17, 2020 12:56 UTC
Liberia: Who Are the Hidden Hands Behind Mysterious Nimba Mountain Mining Deal?
More importantly, who in the government is likely to benefit from the exploration license issued by the Ministry of Mines and Energy? Exploration License does not require Legislative approval, only a mining license. Exploration License does not require Legislative approval, only a mining license. The bottom line for many watchers, is who are the hidden hands behind Solway Mining? Why did Nimba Education Guide surfaced on the scene around the same time Solway Mining surfaced?
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August 17, 2020 00:33 UTC
Liberia’s Most Celebrated Footballer, James Salinsa Debbah on His Quest to Contest Seat in The National Legislature, Perceived Rift with President Weah
“I’m not concerned about Fubbi, I’m concerned about what I’m supposed to deliver. As far as I’m concerned Fubbi is not a factor, my primary concern is how do develop people, I’m not concerned about Fubbi.”Monrovia – The secret is finally out. “I’m not concerned about Fubbi, I’m concerned about what I’m supposed to deliver. Years after his retirement from football, Debbah says the timing is right for him to enter politics and play a major role in the community he grew up. “I don’t think people change overnight, we are who we are.
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August 17, 2020 00:22 UTC
Liberia: Police Nabs Notorious Armed Rubber In Fire Exchange
Kesseley Mulbah, Alias Kezo is notoriously known for numerous armed robbery incidents in Monrovia and its environsMONROVIA – The Anti-Robbery Unit of the Liberia National Police has arrested an alleged notorious armed robber identified as Kesseley Mulbah, Alias Kezo for his alleged involvement in an armed robbery incident in the Diggsville Community last Friday. Mulbah and his accomplices knocked down and killed a member of the Diggsville community watch team, Vafoday Kamara, with a silver RAV4 jeep while attempting to flee the crime scene. The police disclosed that while the Anti-Robbery Unit was in pursuit of the alleged armed robbers, suspect Mulbah allegedly exchanged fire with the police which resulted to him (Kesseley Mulbah) sustaining bullet wound in the leg. Suspect Mulbah is in police custody and would be made to face the full weight of the law, the police said. The police further disclosed that the RAV4 jeep used by the suspect for the armed robbery was stolen in March 2020.
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August 17, 2020 00:11 UTC
Liberia: “Political Stunt to Rally Votes” – Rep. Koffa Describes Sen. Dillon Quest to Slash Lawmakers’ Salary
REP. FONATI KOFFA: “When I saw it (Dillon bill), you know this is politics. “I don’t see the Dillon bill as a serious bill. ‘Unconstitutional upon Arrival”Representative Koffa termed as “unconstitutional upon arrival” the submission of the Dillon Bill by the Collaborating Political Parties (CPP) lawmaker. “I am a rural lawmaker; we have not received district development or county development funds. Nobody in Grand Kru County district # 2 is going to vote against me because I am making too much money.
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August 17, 2020 00:06 UTC
Liberia: ‘Don’t Go Against The Party’ – CDC Chairman Mulbah Morlu Warns Partisans; Certificates Aspirants
According to him, the process in which the CDC primary was conducted displayed transparency and the fact that choices were made by member of CDC. If you are in government and disrespect the mandate of the party, the party will stand up and fight you,” CDC Chairman Morlu said. Morlu encouraged women of CDC to participate in electoral process, even though, no woman was part of the 15 aspirants. We will change this party, we will pledge our unflinching support to the party as a solemn. I am speaking to you now as the chairman of the Aspirants council of the CDC.
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August 17, 2020 00:00 UTC
Conservation International Basks In Bad Labor Practice
At Conservation International Liberia office, the reverse of that reality is being witnessed with the appointment of Mr. Peter Mulbah as Acting Country Director. But the Peter Mulbah led team at CI ascribed unto itself the position of investigator, judge and enforcer of the law. When contacted via email regarding what our investigation had found, Mr. Mulbah said “Dear Editor: I can confirm that the four staff members are no longer employed by Conservation International-Liberia. Beyond that, Conservation International-Liberia does not comment on personnel matters. With thanks.”He said Conservation International does not comment on personnel matters although it has criminal implications and he claimed to have conducted an investigation which found the affected staff guilty. Efforts go get words from Mr. Steven Acire, Director of Operations fell on deaf ears as his phone rang endlessly without response.
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August 16, 2020 21:45 UTC
Ghanaians Evacuated From Liberia
The Ghanaian Military Airwars Jet landed at the Roberts International Airport to evacuate Ghanaians who were stranded in Liberia due to the COVID-19Margibi County – The government of Ghana has repatriated over 40 of its citizens from Liberia via the Ghanaian Air Force Military Jet which landed at the Robert International Airport (RIA). Many of those making the trip were stranded in Liberia due to coronavirus pandemic. Speaking in an interview with FrontPageAfrica at the RIA, Ghana Ambassador to Liberia, Ernest- Burke Asare Asiedu clarified that the repatriation of Ghanaians from Liberia has no negative undertone. We have the Ghana Air wars Aircraft here. It was able to airlift 34 Ghanaians yesterday, and today we are repatriating another 26 to bring the total number of Ghanaians here to 60, and that the exercise we’re here undertaking,” the Ambassador said.
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August 16, 2020 20:55 UTC