Liberia: COVID-19 Could Trigger Acute Malnutrition Increase, Says UNICEF
In total, the FUND says, 1,618 health care providers were trained on detection, referral and appropriate management of COVID-19 cases among children, pregnant and breastfeeding women. In support of essential health services for maternal neonatal and child health care, 16 health care providers were trained and conducted a rapid assessment of health facilities in thetwo most affected COVID 19 counties. Containing the COVID-19 pandemic requires a well-coordinated multisectoral response including a system of care, beyond the health care measures. Supporting Delivery of Essential NeedsThe COVID-19 response and preparedness has been decentralized to the county level. Strategic priority 2: Continuity of health, education and social services; assessing and responding to the immediate secondary impacts of the COVID-19 response.
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June 29, 2020 23:26 UTC
LIBERIA: First Commercial Flight Lands at RIA as Covid-19 Emergency Measures Ease
All 60 passengers were taken into a section of the airport where they were tested for the deadly virus, one by one. Monrovia – Liberia became the first West African country to open its airport for commercial flights Monday. Some 60- passengers descended off the SN Brussels flight and greeted to strict health protocol. All 60 passengers were taken into a section of the airport where they were tested for the deadly virus, one by one. Passengers having negative results will be allowed to go home pending final PCR test and there will be continued symptom monitoring via USSD and Mobile App.
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June 29, 2020 23:03 UTC
‘Reckless and Senseless Statement’: CPP Solidarity Brigade Reacts to Mayor Koijee
CPP Solidarity Brigade Chairman, Byron Browne Jr. told a news conference on Sunday, June 28, that such a statement from the City Mayor of Monrovia “is not only counterproductive but barbaric and does not represent his portfolio as Mayor.”“The CPP Solidarity Brigade vehemently condemns the statement made by the Mayor. The statement is reckless, senseless and has the propensity to undermine our fragile peace which we all are striving to solidify,” Mr. Browne, Jr. said. He said in stead of Mayor Koijee contemplating on chasing people for exersing their rights, the Monrovia City Mayor should focus more on improving the ‘filthy city.’“The CPP Solidarity Brigade vehemently condemns the statement made by the Mayor. He said: “Mayor Koijee should understand that the Justice Minister has been instructed by President Weah to investigate and ensure the perpetrators are brought to justice. The absence of patrol police at night seriously expose our security sector of this country,” Browne, Jr. Stated.“The police must be blamed for this action.
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June 29, 2020 22:47 UTC
Agape Love Foundation Buttresses Gov’t’s Effort Amid Covid-19; Urges All to Adhere to Health Protocols
The Great Commission Orphanage Home in Chicken Soup Factory, Garnesville, was one of homes that benefited from Mrs. Pastor Emmele Purity Walker’s Agape Love Foundation’s donation; RIGHT, Agape Love Foundation Board Chair, Stanley Walker and Exe. Director Pastor Emmele Purity WalkerMonrovia – The Agape Love Foundation (ALF), a not-for-profit humanitarian organization, over the weekend made a huge donation of several food and non-food items to orphanages. Pastor Walker further stated that it is also intended to caring for the underprivileged, who cannot feed themselves during these times. The ALF Executive Director noted that the love expressed to her people is the agape love that is unconditional. According to her, this among other things talks about sharing; adding: “Whoever does not love God does not know God, because God is love.
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June 29, 2020 10:07 UTC
Solicitor General Must Follow the Executive Law, Respect the Minister of Justice
In two key decisions recently, the SG and the minister have taking opposite routes on issues that have drawn rebuke in the public domainOVER THE PAST year, Solicitor General Cllr. Syrennius Cephus has been on a war path with his immediate boss, Justice Minister Frank Musah Dean. MINISTER DEAN distanced himself from the decision, telling members of the Senate that it was the decision of the Office of the Solicitor General. In contrast, Solicitor General Cephas appeared before the Senate to explain the circumstances that led to the dismissal of the indictment. THE STATUTORY MANDATE of the Ministry of Justice as outlined in Chapter 22 of the Executive Law is to ensure compliance with and respect for the rule of law.
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June 29, 2020 04:41 UTC
Liberian Earns Ph.D. in International Development Economics from Peking University in Beijing
BEIJING – A Liberian, Plingloh Emmanuel Munyeneh on Saturday graduated from the National School of Development (NSD), Peking University in Beijing, China with a Ph.D. in International Development Economics. According to Dr. Munyeneh, he used the Wonegizi Forest in Lofa County as his unit of analysis for his research. Developing countries must, therefore, ensure that international agreements are strongly aligned with their national development plans as well as the SDGs. Before pursuing his academic career at China’s premier university, Dr. Munyeneh served as Assistant Minister for International Cooperation at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Dr. Munyeneh is a 2010 graduate of the University of Maryland College Park where he obtained dual masters’ in International Development and Environmental Policy.
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June 29, 2020 04:30 UTC
Liberia: Orange CEO in Hot Seat after Protest over Controversial Surcharge Leads to Arrests
Since last November, Orange has been at war with the government over surcharges resulting from new regulations imposed by the Liberia Telecommunications Authority and upheld by the Supreme Court of Liberia. Last Thursday, the Orange CEO was handcuffed and taken into custody for further questioning. The GoLSince last November, Orange has been at war with the government over surcharges resulting from new regulations imposed by the Liberia Telecommunications Authority and upheld by the Supreme Court of Liberia. The surcharge is a government revenue generator from the telecommunications sector which was recently implemented to replace the 5 percent tax. “Orange does not mind paying surcharge in Guinea and Ivory Coast, both Francophone countries, where they invest a lot.
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June 29, 2020 04:18 UTC
Liberia: Police Officer Allegedly Shoots Woman to Death in Paynesville
“We asked him, but big brother why you beating the woman; he said she is my woman I am carrying her home. My friend said he was coming on the road to see his woman, but when he got there he said ‘oh the man kill my woman oh’. I was wrestling with my woman”He narrated that aggrieved youths who trooped on the scene when the news broke out later prevented officer Duma from leaving. My friend said he was coming on the road to see his woman, but when he got there he said ‘oh the man kill my woman oh’. According to the police, officer Duma is currently in the custody of the LNP“The deceased family and the public can be assured that justice will be served.
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June 29, 2020 04:18 UTC
General Bill Horace – Warlord in Denial Resulted in Deadly Climax
When Mr. Horrace complained multiple times to the General to take action to stop the abuses, the General had him arrested and detained for voicing his concerns. On February 9th, 2012, Mr. Horrace was interviewed by a CBSA officer regarding the allegations contained in the Maclean’s article. Mr. Horrace explained that his past was exactly as he had detailed previously and that the allegations in the article were false. He informed immigration of the discharge and requested that his permanent residence application continue to be processed. On October 21st, 2019, the Mr. Horrace wrote to IRCC to make a final request that his permanent residence application be finalized.
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June 29, 2020 03:56 UTC
Liberia Cocoa sector brainstorms on way forward- Post COVID-19
Monrovia – A day-long meeting to discuss prospects and challenges facing the Liberia cocoa sector was held over the weekend. Called by Agriculture Minister Jeanine Cooper, the meeting sought to reactivate the Cocoa sector platform, a multi-disciplinary platform that includes; multi-nationals that, donors, projects, processors, exporters and farmers. There are good chocolate companies who want to do business with the Liberia cocoa sector.”The Liberian National Cocoa Sector Public-Private Platform, also known as the NC3P, is apublic-private platform that has played a significant role in the visioning, coordination, and facilitation of some key interventions within the cocoa sector. This structure has laid the ground for future work such as the finalization of the Liberia Cocoa Sector Roadmap and other programs thereafter. There are about 30,000 Liberian smallholder farmers are engaged in cocoa production in mostly agroforestry production systems.
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June 29, 2020 03:33 UTC
Roberts Int’l Airport Opens to Commercial Flights Amid Strict COVID-19 Measures for Both Entries and Departures
with the observance of the required health measures. At the weekend, the government through Information Minister Lenn Eugene Nagbe announced the following measures all travelers are required to adhere to. Additionally, only ticketed passengers will be allowed entry into the airport and all passengers entering the airport gate will be subject to mandatory screening. On Saturday, June 27, 2020, the National Public Health Institute of Liberia (NPHIL) confirmed 45 new COVID-19 cases nationwide, 37 news cases in Monsterrado County alone. Including the new cases, the tally of the COVID-19 cases has reached 729 with 34 infected people dead and 291 patients recovered, according to NPHIL.
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June 29, 2020 03:33 UTC
Health Minister Pleads with Citizens to Follow Preventive Measures
MINISTER JALLAH: “The virus is here, so we must all work as a people in unity to defeat this virus”Monrovia – Health Minister Dr. Wilhemina Jallah has warned that the fight against the coronavirus pandemic cannot be successful if citizens overlook all the health protocols including the wearing of nose masks. “The virus is here, so we must all work as a people in unity to defeat this virus,” the Health Minister said. Minister Jallah said the ongoing distribution of five million local-made masks is aimed at ensuring that no one is left behind in adhering to the preventive measures. “This distribution is to make people to wear their mask and encourage them to go home early, which is very important in this difficult time of our Country health history. The Health Minister then emphasized the need for more testing so that people, who are positive, can be isolated, something, she said is the “best way of speedily eradicating the virus”.
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June 29, 2020 03:22 UTC
Court Dismisses Prosecution’s Request To Deny Three Indicted Ex-Officials of CBL Bail Bond
Monrovia – On June 24, Criminal Court ‘C’ Judge Yamie Quiqui Gbeisay trashed government Lawyers’ application to deny the bail bond of three indicted ex- officials of the Central Bank of Liberia (CBL). Judge Gbeisay denied Prosecution’s request after entertaining arguments between the two parties – Defense Counsels and Government lawyers on the motion titled “Justification of Surety”. “Both categories are criminal appearance bond. The objective is for the defendants to be available when needed by the court,” the Judge said. The justification, in the mind of this court has sufficiently established the legal capacity of the surety and the sufficiency of the amount stated in the criminal appearance bond.
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June 29, 2020 03:22 UTC
UN Women, Gender Ministry Sign US$ 27,500 Agreement To Empower Liberian Seamstresses Produce Face Masks
According to the agreement, the Embassy of Sweden funded project and implemented by UN Women will provide financial resources amounting to US$ 27,500 under the women, girls and children pillar led by the Ministry of Gender, Children, and Social Protection for the production of face masks. The initiative is part of the UN Women’s continuous effort to support the Government’s response to the coronarivus pandemic. Adding up, Liberia Country Representative of UN Women, Madam Marie Goreth Nizigama said the initiative will ensure that women in most vulnerable communities have masks to prevent themselves from COVID-19. She commended the Embassy of Sweden for its financial support given for the production of face masks. “Our customers are not like before because of the present situation in the country but this initiative will help us a lot,” Brisbane said.
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June 29, 2020 03:11 UTC
Liberia Scores Better Grade in Latest US State Department’s Human Trafficking Report
Monrovia – Liberia has moved up to Tier 2 of the United States’ human trafficking report after being on the Tier 2 Watch List for three years. According to a release from the US Embassy in Monrovia, “the Government of Liberia has demonstrated sufficient progress to be elevated” after evaluation by the State Department’s Office to Monitor and Combat Trafficking in Persons (TIPs). “This outcome reflects the dedicated efforts of the Government of Liberia to fight human trafficking, as well as the achievements possible through U.S.-Liberia partnership,” the release dated June 25 stated, adding that the two nations are “working together”. Last year, the US government became very outspoken about Liberia’s underwhelming performance against human trafficking, which is notorious as modern-day slavery. It happened after Ambassador Richmond held talks with President Geroge Weah and other government officials, who then pledged support for increased efforts against human trafficking.
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June 29, 2020 03:11 UTC