Liberia: Labor Ministry Takes Human Trafficking Awareness to Grand Cape Mount County
Grand Cape Mount County continues to experience suspected cases of human trafficking with the Liberia Immigration Services saying that people are allegedly trafficked from neighboring Sierra Leone. Wesseh A. Wesseh in separate remarks told residents of Sinji Town that the fight to eradicate human trafficking should not be left with the government alone. Wesseh furthered encouraged other ministries and agencies to work cooperatively in ensuring that all cases of human trafficking are speedily tried. Participants at the dialogue also expressed concerns about the fear of reporting suspected cases of Trafficking in Persons. Ishmael Kpeah, Director for Migration at the Liberia Immigrants Service, said the number of suspected TIPs cases recorded shows that curbing human trafficking is crucial for the government.
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July 31, 2020 05:26 UTC
Liberia: MOH Receives Consignment of Essential Medicine from USAID
Monrovia – The Ministry of Health (MoH) on Friday, July 17 received a consignment of essential drugs from the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) aimed at buttressing the health sector. According to Dr. Jallah, the U.S. government is helping Liberia to fight against the coronavirus pandemic and supplying assorted medical items to Liberia. The Health Minister has pledged the Ministry’s commitment to working with USAID for equitable distribution of the drugs to various governments’ medical facilities across the country. Some months back, I can remember, you donated trucks to help enhance the distribution of drugs. The Minister announced that it will soon embark on the distribution of the drugs to the government’s health facilities across the country.
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July 31, 2020 05:26 UTC
‘OHAI Launches Cleft Awareness Campaign in Liberia, Seeks Legislative Backing’
OHAI Country Rep. said, its awareness and oral health education would be heavily focused in mostly rural communities. Further OHAI said, the use of multiple health promotion strategies largely contributed to the break in transmission of the Ebola outbreak. Such challenges he added, are compounded by inadequate resources for health promotion activities across the spectrum of health interventions (NPSPHP 2016-2021). ORAL HEALTH ADVOCACY INITIATIVEOral Health Advocacy Imitative Liberia Country Representative, also asserted that the presence of widespread poverty and underdevelopment in Liberia means that communities are increasingly exposed to all of the major environmental determinants of oral diseases. “Communities are educated about cleft and oral health issues so as to discourage harmful cultural practices associated with cleft.
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July 31, 2020 05:15 UTC
Liberia: Diaspora Gbarpolu Citizens Donate Anti-COVID-19 Supplies to Jallah Lone Medical Center
The Gbarpolu County Association in the Americas constitutes citizens of the six administrative districts in the county including Bokomu, Belleh, Kongba, Gou Wealala, Bopolu and Gbarma districts. For his part, Gbarpolu County Health Officer, Dr. Musa K. Zuanah expressed appreciation for the donation, adding it will step up the county’s fight against COVID-19. Gbarpolu County has reported about ten confirmed coronavirus cases since Liberia announced its index case in March this year. He said citizens in the county are finding it difficult to get medical care at the Jallah Lone Medical Center and other clinics due to bad road condition and electricity. Meanwhile, Gbarpolu County Superintendent J. Keyah Saah thanked the association for the donation terming the contribution by the group of Gbarpolu citizens as welcoming.
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July 31, 2020 05:15 UTC
Liberia: Watkins Initiative For Nations Handover Pump To Gaye Town Community
Mr. Watkins and community residents jointly cutting the Ribbon to hand over a pump to Gaye Town CommunityMONROVIA – Mr. Y. Solomon W. Watkins, a Liberian journalist as head of a pro-democracy, and community empowerment organization, named and styled: “Watkins Initiative for Nations (WIN),” has constructed and dedicated a six headed pump to benefit over 7,000 residents of Gaye Town. Gaye Town Community is one of the densely populated communities located on the Old Road in District 10, Montserrado County, Liberia. Speaking during the dedicatory ceremony for the pump, Mr. Roland Johnny, Vice Chairman for Administration of Gaye Town Community acknowledged the donation of assorted items and thanked the Watkins Initiative for the construction of the pump. We hope you should continue this effort,” the Gaye Town Community VP for Administration noted. Crowning it all, Madam Yatta Harmon, Chairlady of Gaye Town Community thanked the Watkins initiative for the job well done, noting that, “I want to say thank you my son.
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July 31, 2020 05:14 UTC
Africa Should Support Vaccine Trials And Provide Scientific Leadership
It also provides the opportunity to join forces to tackle the pandemic and highlight Africa’s scientific leadership. South Africa is one of four countries where clinical trials are being held. This is happening as scientists across continents join forces in an array of other vaccine trials. Currently, less than two percent of clinical trials globally are conducted in Africa. It is time we became more active participants in the global scientific community.
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July 31, 2020 03:33 UTC
Johnetta Olivia Mars-Gibson Memorial Set for August 8
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the memorial service, to be held on August 8, 2020, is limited to immediate family in-person. The service will be streamed via the Episcopal Church of the Ascension’s Facebook page at: https://www.facebook.com/Episcopal-Church-of-the-Ascension-108963675039 . With deeply saddened hearts, the McIntosh, Chesson, Gibson, and Mars families announce the death of our daughter and mother, Johnetta Olivia Mars-Gibson. Johnetta, a staunch Episcopalian, was an active member of the Episcopal Church of the Ascension, Gaithersburg, MD. She served as a Godly Play Teacher and performed numerous hours of community service with her church family.
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July 31, 2020 02:15 UTC
Liberia: Pres. Weah Lifts Suspension on EPA Boss; Suspends National Transit Authority Deputy Managing Director
Blama who now returns to work with immediate effect was controversially suspended on March 16 after testing positive for coronavirus (the index case). MONROVIA – President George Weah has lifted the suspension on Dr. Nathaniel Blamah, Executive Director of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) while the same time suspending Mr. Myer Beaty, Deputy Managing Director of the National Transit Authority (NTA). According to the Executive Mansion, Mr. Beaty is being suspended for administrative reasons for a month without pay. Blama who now returns to work with immediate effect was controversially suspended on March 16 after testing positive for coronavirus (the index case) – a move that was greeted with mixed reactions. Meanwhile, President Weah has nominated with immediate James Thompson, Director General of the Civil Service Agency (CSA) and Abraham Mitchell, Assistant Minister for Codification at the Ministry of Justice.
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July 31, 2020 00:11 UTC
Amid COVID-19 Pandemic, Liberia Has a Chance for a Robust Recovery, Says New World Bank Report
Under the baseline scenario, a sharp rebound is expected with real GDP growth projected to rise to an average of 4.1 percent during 2021-22. However, under the downside scenario, real GDP is expected to recover more slowly, growing at an average rate of 3.7 percent in 2021-22. Together with other development partners, we are supporting the government through financing and technical advice to address the crisis and transition to a robust economic recovery”. However, under the downside scenario, real GDP is expected to recover more slowly, growing at an average rate of 3.7 percent in 2021-22. Together with other development partners, we are supporting the government through financing and technical advice to address the crisis and transition to a robust economic recovery”.
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July 30, 2020 22:30 UTC
Liberia: ‘We Were Not Aware of Cummings & Yekeh’s Stay In Grand Gedeh’, Supt. Says
Farley further denied claims made by the CPP political leader that he (Farley) orchestrated the protest against Rep. Kolubah in Grand Gedeh. “The first thing is that Honorable Cummings coming to Grand Gedeh County-the county authorities and the security apparatus were not aware. He noted that with his consent, AFL soldiers were sent in to calm the situation, following a conference call along with Mr. Cummings. Not aware of damagesThe Grand Gedeh County Superintendent further denied reports that vehicles belonging to Mr. Cummings and Rep. Kolubah were damaged during the saga. Farley in a fierceness mood giving mandate to Rep. Kolubah and Mr. Cummings to depart the county.
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July 30, 2020 19:18 UTC
Liberia: Grand Gedeh Legislative Caucus Slams ‘Embarrassing’ Attack on Opposition Leader, Lawmaker
Representative Grant, Chairman of the county legislative caucus, said the incident has brought unnecessary negativity to the county. “The Grand Gedeh County legislative Caucus hereby condemns in the strongest terms the attack on Mr. Alexander Cummings, Representative Yekeh Kolubah, and the entire delegation,” Grant averred. We regret the action that it has to happen in Grand Gedeh. We regret the action that it has to happen in Grand Gedeh. But to come to Grand Gedeh and to have rock throwing, threatening our lives.
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July 30, 2020 18:56 UTC
Liberia: Police Says Probe Launched into Attack on Opposition Leaders in Grand Gedeh
A statement from the Liberia National Police Thursday said the Joint Security responded swiftly and formed a barricade which prevented protesters from inflicting wounds and intimidating officials of the ANC and Hon. The Joint Security responded swiftly and formed a barricade which prevented protesters from inflicting wounds and intimidating officials of the ANC and Hon. Anyone having any information as to aggravators or perpetrators of these violations, please contact our Grand Gedeh Detachment on 0770800821 or 0770800122. Liberia National PoliceAs tensions grew, the Armed Forces of Liberia were very instrumental in working along with the Joint Security to ensure that calm returns to the City of Zwedru, Grand Gedeh. The Joint Security reassures the public that it remains fully in charge of security and will do everything to protect the peace and stability of the state.
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July 30, 2020 17:45 UTC
526,000 Liberians Risk Falling Below Poverty Line in 2020, World Bank Reports
Large macroeconomic imbalances, low fiscal reserves and forex buffers limit the government’s options for addressing COVID-19 crisis, the economic updated stated. Under the moderate downside scenario, real GDP could contract by an additional percentage point to 3.6 percent in 2020 and recover more slowly. According to the World Bank, COVID-19 has thrown the world in the worst economic crisis since the Great Depression. Economy is projected to contract in 2020, and poverty rates are projected to increase. Implementing a mix of health, education, worker training, and social protection policies to improve productivity and enhance the employment prospects of working-age Liberians.
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July 30, 2020 16:52 UTC
Liberia: Council of Patriots Condemns ‘State-Sponsored Acts of Violence’ in Grand Gedeh
The Council of Patriots says any future acts of violence will be STRONGLY resisted and shall defend the rights of everyone to defend themselves by all means necessary against state sponsored attacks. Monrovia – The Council of Patriots, organizers of the June 7, 2019 protest in Liberia has strongly condemned Thursday’s acts of violence by thugs, it says was carried out under the sponsorship of state officials, against members of the CPP in Zwedru, Grand Gedeh County. “The CoP believes that this is a calculated attempt ahead of the Special Senate Elections to intimidate the opposition through violent tactics. Meanwhile, the CoP wants to make it categorically clear that any future acts of violence will be STRONGLY resisted and shall defend the rights of everyone to defend themselves by all means necessary against state sponsored attacks. The CoP will not sit idly and allow our country to degenerate under a dictatorship that has shown clear ineptitude to govern the country.
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July 30, 2020 16:30 UTC
Liberia: Opposition Leader Cummings Says Attack in Grand Gedeah Orchestrated by Leadership
But to come to Grand Gedeh and to have rock throwing, threatening our lives. On Thursday, Mr. Cummings expressed disappointment that the only attack on Rep. Korlubah came in Grand Gedeh. So, it’s not like this is the first time he’s come to Grand Gedeh. Most of the residents of Grand Gedeh are peaceful and law-abiding Liberians and a lot of them are supportive of the CPP. We are even more determined to make our presence felt in Grand Gedeh because of their behavior.
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July 30, 2020 16:19 UTC