Liberia: Ecowas, UN, US, EU Back ‘OBJECTIVE & NON-PARTISAN’ Probe in Zwedru Violence
The missions said while they support President Weah’s statement condemning the attack, the Liberian government should swiftly investigate the incident “in an objective and non-partisan manner.”“We welcome President Weah’s statement denouncing and repudiating the attack and urge Liberian authorities to swiftly investigate the incident — in an objective and non-partisan manner — and bring to justice all those found culpable. According to them, most Liberians from all walks of life have demonstrated their commitment to peace and are resolved to learn lessons from their past to embrace a culture of peaceful competition for political leadership and responsibility. As Liberia heads towards a crucial special senatorial elections and referendum on December 8, there have been brewing tensions between the major opposition blog comprising of the CPP and the ruling coalition as they strategize to gain more senatorial seats. The special elections are being considered as a litmus test to the 2023 Presidential and legislative elections. These tensions have been exacerbated by the attack against Mr. Cummings and Rep. Korlubah in Zwedru while on their way back from Maryland County on Thursday, July 30, 2020.
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August 04, 2020 19:41 UTC
United Bank for Africa Provides $200 Million for Nigeria’s Petroleum Industry – Timely Financing for Post COVID Economic Growth
UBA is providing $200 million (Naira equivalent) to support investment growth and liquidity requirements. The first tranche of $1 billion, to be repaid over a period of five years, will be provided in dollars, with UBA acting as the Facility Agent Bank. The second tranche of $500 million, will be provided in local currency, over seven years, with UBA acting as Lead Bank, providing $200 million in Naira equivalent. Other participants in the NNPC deal include Standard Chartered Bank, Afrexim Bank, Union Bank and two oil trading companies, Vitol and Matrix. The United Bank for Africa is one of the largest employers in the financial sector on the African continent, with over 20,000 employees and serving over 20 million customers.
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August 04, 2020 13:30 UTC
Liberia: Coalition For Democratic Change To Endorse A Non-Partisan In Nimba County For December 8 Senatorial Race While Kicking Out All NPP’s Incumbents
These include Bomi County, Maryland County and Gbarpolu County. Why Nimba County Is An Exception? “When Koung is elected Senator of Nimba County, Sam Brown will replace him because he’s helping many people in the county when it comes to business. In 2005 presidential elections, Weah’s CDC finished third in Bong County, behind Unity Party who finished first and Winston Tubman’s National Democratic Party of Liberia. It was an outcome political pundit attributed to Howard-Taylor’s influence in Bong County.
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August 04, 2020 09:42 UTC
Liberia: Legislative Staff Plan to Disrupt Pres. Weah Signing of Book of Condolence for Reps. Munah Pelham Youngblood and Nagbe Sloh over Slashed Benefits
Liberia: Legislative Staff Plan to Disrupt Pres. Senator Chie had given the committee five days to investigate the staffers’ complaints and present a report. Mr. Charles Brown, the spokesman of the legislative staff, gave House Speakers Chambers 24 hours to return all the benefits taken from staffers under the Government’s salary harmonization program. In recent days, members of the legislative staff protested against their salary cut. The Liberian Senate has constituted a three-man committee to investigate Senator Morris Saytumah of Bomi County over claims of staff salary cuts.
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August 04, 2020 09:33 UTC
The President Has Spoken; Will His Surrogates Listen?
DESCRIBING THE RECENT happenings in Zwedru City as undemocratic, the President pledged that those culpable will be brought to justice. DESPITE THE PRESIDENT’S comments many are concerned about how his surrogates will pay heed to what he has said. EVEN AFTER PRESIDENT Weah moved Sunday to ease the concerns, Kalasco posted again: “If Sekou Kalasco Damaro(SKD) posts his namesake Samuel K. Doe(SKD) Picture, da problem? AT THE END of the 2005 elections, Weah, then an opposition politician claimed to have been cheated in the first round and contested his loss in the second round. IT IS WRONG to repeatedly chastised criticisms of the president and government under the guise of sycophancy.
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August 04, 2020 09:23 UTC
Liberia: AFL Soldier Who Sustained Severe Burns From Electrocution While On Duty Cries For Treatment Abroad
George Kaifa, experienced severe burns on his chest, legs, and arms when a gun he was carrying mistakenly grabbed a tension wire. Kaifa was rushed to the John F. Kennedy Medical Center in Sinkor, where he stayed for a little over four months seeking medical treatment. But pertaining to medical treatment, a team from Coast Guard Base can come to dress the sore on my left foot”. I need serious attention to seek medical treatment outside of the country. Kaifa would be sent abroad for advance medical treatment following the review of the doctor’s medical report.
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August 04, 2020 09:22 UTC
Liberia: Woman Sues JFK Hospital for ‘Wrongful Surgery’
Report by Lennart Dodoo, [email protected]According to the complainant, Dr. Ernest Enders and Dr. Billy Johnson at the JFK Hospital performed an Abdominal Hysterectomy Surgery which was needed to have her ovaries removed due to possible ovarian cancer. She was scheduled for the third surgery and the JFK was immediately notified. She lamented that when JFK management was informed about the incident, they only expressed regrets without helping in her recovery. She was scheduled for the third surgery and the JFK was immediately notified. The surgery was done and the Doctor informed her that she had developed fistula,” the complaint stated.
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August 04, 2020 09:11 UTC
Cathedral Catholic School Alumni Association’s Fundraiser Aiming to Boost Students’ WASSCE Performance
Monrovia – After a dismal performance in the West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) two years ago, the Alumni of the Cathedral Catholic School had to do something. The WASSCE is a standardized test in West Africa, administered by the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) for students residing in Anglophone West African countries. In a bid to address the issue, the alumni association will be hosting a Virtual Reunion and Intramural Class-King Contest (fundraiser) on Saturday, August 29, 2020 at 6pm. So, we are working on a plan to retain them.”The alumni association decided to go virtual this year due to the deadly Covid-19 pandemic. “In recent years, the alumni association has been active in giving back to the school.
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August 04, 2020 09:00 UTC
Liberia: Rep. Tarponweh Condemns Firestone’s Redundancy Plan, Terms Action as ‘Clever Game’ Intended to Escape Responsibilities
The company’s action over the last year, he said, is a clever attempt to escape its responsibilities as enshrined in the concession agreement signed between the company and the Government of Liberia. Since its announcement of the redundancy plan in 2020, the company has come under staunch criticism from the House of Representatives. During the appearance of the company’s top management before the House on June 14, 2020, plenary put a halt to the company’s redundancy plan pending a legislative inquest into its planned action. The Management’s appearance was based on a communication from Rep. Tarponweh, entreating the indulgence of the Plenary to invite the Management of Firestone to state reasons for its anticipated action. The company was also requested to produce its five-year financial reports and other subcontracting documents as part of the investigation.
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August 04, 2020 08:59 UTC
31 Higher Learning Liberian Institutions Adopt Resolution For the Resumption of Class Amid COVID-19
The meeting discussed issues regarding COVID-19 and the situation that led to the closure of all schools. Its determination was for the institutions to design strategies by formulating plans that will lead to reopening schools in observance of COVID-19 health protocols. Fendell – A meeting to discuss the reopening of universities and other institutions of higher learning in Liberia has been held with stakeholders proposing strategies to ensure students are protected during COVID-19. The “Strategic Stakeholders Consultative Meeting”, which was attended by representatives of 31 institutions, was organized by NCHE Secretariat. Its determination was for the institutions to design strategies by formulating plans that will lead to reopening schools in observance of COVID-19 health protocols.
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August 04, 2020 08:59 UTC
Liberia: Education Minister Warns Female Students To Protect Themselves From Untimely Pregnancy
Monrovia – Minister of Education Professor Ansu Sonii has warned female students to protect themselves from untimely pregnancy while having a long stay-home break due to the novel coronavirus. He added that girls have no basic right to get pregnant once they protect themselves. “Generally, let talk to the young girls, you don’t have to get pregnant at all. The Ministry of Education in late July 2020 announced the reponing of schools for additional levels from 6th grade to 11th grade. If a girl gets pregnant, she is unlikely to come back to school,” Prof. Sonii said.
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August 04, 2020 08:48 UTC
Liberia: Land Authority Grants 6 Communities Full ownership of Ancestral land in Lofa
Chiefs and elders of the with customary land rights certificates. FrontPage Africa/IDHFOYA, LOFA COUNTY – The Liberia Land Authority has officially certified six communities in Foya, Lofa County as land-owning communities, a major milestone in the implementation of a ground-breaking Land Rights Act of 2018. We started this journey with IDH and today, the Land Authority is here with us.”Speaking during the ceremony, the Chairman of the Liberia Land Authority Atty. With their land use plans in place and land rights recognized, the communities can now directly engage with the government, private sector and civil society to facilitate investment in their area. The land use plan, also the first in the country, says exactly how the land in Foya can be utilized.
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August 04, 2020 08:37 UTC
Liberia: TWP Ex-Political Leader Welcomes GOL’s Probe into Attack Against Opposition Political Party Leaders
Mr. Olson then commended Officers of the Armed Forces of Liberia for their swift intervention into the situation but reminded government of its role especially in in dealing with situation. The former TWP political leader therefore wants the GOL to fast-track its investigation and the findings made public with aim of bringing the culprits to justice. According him, the recent incident has no place in our democracy and should never be encouraged. Moreover, the CDC Leadership needs to openly condemn this act of violence, Mr. Olson stressed. Meanwhile, the TWP Ex-Political leader is calling on all sides to recent standoff to remain calm as government probe into the incident.
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August 04, 2020 08:37 UTC
ULAA Donates 3,700 Face Masks to MCSS Ahead of Regional Exams Sitting for 12 Graders
The presentation was done by ULAA’s National Representative Trokon Austine Kanneh. According to Kanneh, the masks were designed and manufactured locally. Responding, Mrs. Roseline Sherman, Assistant MCSS Superintendent, who received the items, lauded the diaspora Liberian group for helping to keep their fellow Liberians safe. Mrs. Sherman told the ULAA representative that the regular use of masks will help keep themselves, their friends, families, and their communities safe. She assured ULAA that the masks will be distributed to their students and will ensure that everyone on all public school campuses in Monrovia be masked up.
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August 04, 2020 08:37 UTC
Utilizing Online-Marketing and Branding; With Some Scenario in Local Communities in West Africa
That is why online marketing has been the easiest way to shop from one state to the next. BRANDING STRATEGIESBranding strategies are some of the most critical aspects of business strategies and it provides a sustainable competitive advantage. Branding strategies would allow you to differentiate your business products and services from those of your competitors’. In conclusion, I would like to leave you with branding strategies you could implement for the growth and development of your business. The four brand strategies are line extension, brand extension, new brand strategy, and flanker/fight brand strategy.
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August 04, 2020 08:24 UTC