Liberia: US$47K Clinic Project Abandoned In Bong County
The Project Which Was Started Three Years Ago with Funds from the County and Social Development Fund Has Been Left to Rot as The Bushes of Baila, Bong CountyBaila, Kpaii District, Bong County – A clinic in Baila, electoral district one in Bong County, which was built three years ago with $47,000 from the County and Social Development Fund, is falling apart. The clinic was expected to ease pressure on the Palala Clinic, which is about ten minutes’ drive from Baila Town. Anthony Sheriff, Bong County’s assistant superintendent for development, said the county does not have money to renovate the clinic and replace the windows and doors. The clinic was one of the projects approved during the 2012-2013 county development sitting. Bong County Superintendent Esther Walker said the county is strapped for cash.
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June 18, 2020 07:40 UTC
‘Hardship Intensifies In Rural Liberia’, Ex-Lawmaker Raises Alarm over Bad Roads
Mr. Numene T. H. Bartekwa urged the Ministry of Public Works to “play low” on the construction of neighborhood roads, and place more emphasis on the construction of roads in rural Liberia. This is on an annual basis; citizens experience more hardship every rainy season because, every rainy season, this happens. Primary roads construction is very important. Mr. Bartekwa, however, urged the Ministry of Public Works to “play low” on the construction of neighborhood roads, and place more emphasis on the construction of roads in rural Liberia. Most often, Liberians blamed members of the Legislature for signing ‘bogus’ concession agreements that do not improve their living conditions.
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June 18, 2020 07:29 UTC
ArcelorMittal Liberia School Staff Dies of Coronavirus
The authorities of the iron concession company said the staff member has not been at work since March 2020 when the schools closed. BUCHANAN ─ ArcelorMittal Liberia (AML) informs the public that a member of its school staff in Yekepa who had prior health issues and died recently in Monrovia, was tested (posthumously) for the Coronavirus and the result came back positive. The staff member has not been at work since March 2020 when the schools closed. Currently none of the staff or family members are displaying symptoms of COVID-19 and the family is in isolation. ArcelorMittal Liberia continues to enforce strict adherence to all COVID-19 preventive measures released by the Government of Liberia and instituted additional measures for its staff and those accessing its concession areas.
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June 18, 2020 03:00 UTC
Liberia: Inter-Religious Council Launches Faith-Based COVID-19 Project
The IRCL launched a COVID-19 project with focus on “Faith Based Action to combat COVID-19 in Liberia” on May 13, at its headquarters on Clay Street, Monrovia. IRCL is a conglomeration of the Liberia Council of Churches (LCC) and the National Muslim Council of Liberia (NMCL). The statement added that the training will be carried out by a team from the Ministry of Health, NPHIL and IRCL’s project management team. According to the IRCL, the project also includes 21 other senior staff, eight county coordinators and five project management team members. The IRCL launched a COVID-19 project with focus on “Faith Based Action to combat COVID-19 in Liberia” on May 13, at its headquarters on Clay Street, Monrovia.
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June 18, 2020 03:00 UTC
Liberia: Rep. Willie Blames Executive For ‘Signing For Stolen Money’ Allegation Against Lawmakers
Representative Willie said the Executive pays allowances and other benefits of lawmakers at their will and pleasure. But Representative Willie on Wednesday said the Executive pays allowances and other benefits of lawmakers at their will and pleasure. Representative Willie made these comments when he appeared on OK FM 99.5 in Monrovia on Wednesday, June 17. But Representative Willie denied that the consistent strategy implored by the Executive is intended to ‘induce’ lawmakers into passing legislations in favor of the Executive. The Grand Bassa County lawmaker further disclosed that “serious controversies” sometimes ensued among legislators over this issue.
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June 18, 2020 02:48 UTC
Association of Liberians In South Sudan Donates Medical Supplies to Ministry of Health in Response to COVID-19
Association of Liberians In South Sudan Donates Medical Supplies to Ministry of Health in Response to COVID-19The items include rain boots and coats, face and nose masks, gloves, alcohol, hand sanitizers, disinfectants, soap, Clorox and rice, among othersMonrovia – A group of Liberians under the banner “The Association of Liberians in South Sudan (ALISS) have donated a consignment of medical supplies worth over US$4,000 to the Ministry of Health. The items include rain boots and coats, face and nose masks, gloves, alcohol, hand sanitizers, disinfectants, soap, Clorox and rice among others. Madam Turkett lauded the Government and the team at the Ministry of Health and the National Public Health Institute of Liberia (NPHIL) for leading the fight against the dreaded disease amid Liberia’s challenged health system. Health Minster Dr. Wilhelmina Jallah, receiving the materials at the Ministry of Health, thanked ALISS for the timely intervention and vowed the items will be used for the intended purpose. Some of these interventions include the provision of hand pumps, school supplies, food and toiletries to orphanages, medical supplies to the Redemption Hospital and a bore hole at the AGAPE Clinic in Duport Road.
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June 18, 2020 02:37 UTC
Liberia Elected Member of UN Committee for Program and Coordination – Begins Three-Year Mandate
Ambassador Kemayah spoke when he addressed the Sixtieth – 60th Session of the United Nations Committee for Programme and Coordination at its official opening on June 8, 2020. Said Ambassador Kemayah: “As you are aware, Mr. Ambassador Kemayah welcomed the election of the other officers to serve on the Committee, as well as the Adoption of the Agenda and Organization of work. Stressed Ambassador Kemayah: “We welcome the election of the other officers to serve on the Committee, as well as the Adoption of the Agenda and Organization of work. As it relates to the mandate of the United Nations Committee for Programme and Coordination, this Committee examines the totality of the United Nations Secretary-General’s work programme, giving particular attention to programme changes arising out of decisions; either adopted by intergovernmental organs and conferences or suggested by the United Nations Secretary-General.
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June 18, 2020 02:26 UTC
LFA Ends Probe In Missing US$200,000
LFA President Mustapha Raji appeared before the police on February 6, 2019 to explain the discovery of the mysterious transfer of US$200,000 from CAF’s accounts in Egypt to the accounts of Rosenbaum Contemporary Group in PolandMonrovia – The Liberia Football Association (LFA) has officially ended an investigation into the mysterious transfer of US$200,000 from Egypt to Poland. The LFA says the Confederation of African Football (CAF) has agreed to refund the US$200,000, which was included in the 2020 LFA budget passed at the 24th ordinary congress at the Samuel Kanyon Doe Sports Complex in Paynesville on June 12. This means, the LFA will receive US$400,000 from CAF for this year, including CAF’s yearly subvention of US$200,000. LFA President Mustapha Raji appeared before the police on February 6, 2019 to explain the discovery of the mysterious transfer of US$200,000 from CAF’s accounts in Egypt to the accounts of Rosenbaum Contemporary Group in Poland. Former LFA Secretary General, Emmanuel Deah and CAF’s finance department underwent police investigations in Monrovia and Cairo based on a request from CAF compliance committee following an LFA complaint.
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June 18, 2020 02:15 UTC
Kickball Association Laments Marginalization By Pres. Weah
Monrovia – The Liberia Kickball Federation has accused the Chief Patron of Sports, George M. Weah of marginalizing his federation since he took over as President of the nation. The national team of Liberia was given one of the 73 seated buses donated to thegovernment by the Indian government and presented 300 bags of 25 kg rice and 7,000 masks to the national team. “The last seven years the Liberia Kickball Federation has not received a dime from the Government through the Ministry of Youth and Sports,” he said. He noted that last year US$1,050 was approved in the budget for Kickball but the money was not disbursed the association. He disclosed that the bus that was given to the LFA was for all national teams in the country and not only the football national team.
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June 18, 2020 02:15 UTC
Carter Center Supports Liberia’s COVID-19 Efforts
The Center’s Mental Health Program supports the Mental Health and Psychosocial Support pillar of Liberia’s national COVID-19 response. ATLANTA — As COVID-19 continues to spread in Liberia, The Carter Center has answered the request of the government to assist with prevention efforts and mental health support. The Center’s Mental Health Program supports the Mental Health and Psychosocial Support pillar of Liberia’s national COVID-19 response. For more information about the work of The Carter Center in Liberia, please follow our new Facebook page (facebook.com/CarterCenterLiberia). The Carter Center was founded in 1982 by former U.S. President Jimmy Carter and former First Lady Rosalynn Carter, in partnership with Emory University, to advance peace and health worldwide.
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June 18, 2020 02:03 UTC
The Budapest Memorandum on Giving Up Nuclear Weapon
As it stands today, what message does the ignoring of the Budapest memorandum and the Crimea occupation sends to Iran, North Korea, Pakistan, India, and other possessors and wannabe possessors of nuclear arms? In my view, it emboldens them and creates a reasonable sense of suspicion that if they fail to own nuclear weapons, then they could one day have the same fate as Ukraine. Interestingly, Ukraine is not the only nation that got invaded by a global power after giving up its nuclear materials, remember that Iraq destroyed its chemical weapons stockpile and halted its biological and nuclear weapon development as required by the United Nations Security Council resolution around 1991. Today the same powers that invaded Iraq, Libya, and Ukraine are negotiating with North Korea to give up its nuclear program. But according to some in the United States’ Intelligence Community, Pyongyang wants to hold on to its nuclear capabilities for deterrence purposes, coercive diplomacy, and respect on the international stage.
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June 17, 2020 22:41 UTC
USAID Liberia Mission Director Hails Efforts Against Human Trafficking, Highlights Scourge of Child Labor
USAID Liberia Mission Director, Sara Walter is pointing to efforts by USAID to help Liberian families, particularly those with young children, deal with some of the adverse social and economic impact of COOVID-19. Monrovia – USAID Liberia Mission Director, Sara Walter, has hailed national efforts to investigate and bring an end to human trafficking in Liberia. Despite the progress, she said more needs to be done to shine a light on the scourge of child labor in Liberia. Earlier, the USAID Mission Director highlighted the United States Government’s efforts to provide Liberian children access to quality education. The program was held at the United Nations Headquarters in Monrovia with many, including Mission Director Walter, participating virtually because of COVID-19 social distancing protocols.
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June 17, 2020 15:56 UTC
Liberia: Despite Controversy, World Food Programme Says it Remains Committed to Providing COVID-19 Food Aid
These account for US$25 million directly from the Government of Liberia and US$5 million from the World Bank. Monrovia – The World Food Programme (WFP) Liberia remains committed to collaborating with the Government of Liberia (GOL) for the successful execution of the GOL COVID-19 Household Food Support Programme (COHFSP) as an important safety net for people affected by COVID-19 in Liberia. These costs include in-country transport cost, costs for cooperating partners supporting the programme, food safety and quality control, casual labour services, household enumeration/registration, among others. These include allocations toward the support costs of the Liberia Country Office directly linked to the execution of the programme (e.g. applicable rental costs, back office staff costs etc) and allocations toward the support costs of WFP Headquarters/Regional Bureau in their oversight and support function, called Indirect Support Costs (ISC).
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June 17, 2020 15:38 UTC
Financial Intelligence Unit Fines Afriland Bank for Breach of Currency Regulation
The Financial Intelligence Unit has admonished the Afriland Bank to put in place mechanism to avoid breach of the regulations on both Suspicious Transaction Reporting (STR) and Currency Transaction Reporting (CTR)Monrovia – The Financial Intelligence Unit of Liberia (FIU) has fined the Afriland Bank the L$250,000 for the violation of section 2.1.2 of the currency transaction reporting regulation. The FIU fined the bank in keeping with its Act of 2012, specifically section 67.39(n). According to a release, Afriland was found to be in breach of the regulation for filing currency transaction report far beyond the required statutory period of three days. The current regime of cash payment over the counter and at ATMs remains a high risk to money laundering and terrorist financing in Liberia,” stated the release. Meanwhile, Afriland Bank has paid the fine and presented the receipt to the FIU.
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June 17, 2020 10:18 UTC
Slavery. Colonialism. Racism.
Racism did not exist as a social construct and action prior to slavery and colonization. Last week I posted something on the linkages between racism, colonialism, and slavery and few people asked me to elaborate. Racism did not exist as a social construct and action prior to slavery and colonization. Police brutality is a by-product of racism and racism is the ideological and moral justification for a social and economic order deriving from slavery and colonialism. Racism, as a by-product of the slave trade and colonialism, will disappear with social and economic justice.
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June 17, 2020 09:00 UTC