Liberia: Amb. Harriet Eleanor Cooper To Be Laid To Rest on Wednesday
Leaving WVST/MCSS, Mrs. Cooper founded her own educational institution, FOUNDATION HOUSE, in the family residence off Tubman Boulevard in Oldest Congotown. Mrs. Cooper returned to Liberia during the transitional years to help consolidate the peace. Serving initially as Appointment Secretary of Madam Sirleaf, Mrs. Cooper later became Deputy Chief of Protocol in the Executive Mansion and later Chief of Protocol with the rank of Ambassador. After the death of Ambassador Cooper, the family has set up a Foundation Scholarship Fund in memory of Ambassador and Teacher Harriet Eleanor Cooper. Contributions can be made Mr. Himien Cooper via E-Mail: [email protected] and Ms. Sharon Cooper via E-Mail [email protected].
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July 14, 2020 11:15 UTC
Liberia: ‘I Am Not Running’ – Rep. Koffa Staying out of Grand Kru Senatorial Race to Serve His District
Liberia: ‘I Am Not Running’ – Rep. Koffa Staying out of Grand Kru Senatorial Race to Serve His DistrictRep. Koffa said there was no compelling reasons to quit his current position given him by the people of District #2 in Grand Kru CountyMonrovia – Representative J. Fonati Koffa (District #2, Grand Kru County) has announced he will not be contesting the senatorial seat in Grand Kru County in the upcoming midterm elections. There have been speculations that Rep. Koffa, who chairs the House’s Judiciary Committee would be contesting in the December 8, 2020 Special senatorial elections. However, in a statement issued late Monday, July 13, Rep. Koffa said there was no compelling reasons to quit his current position given him by the people of District #2 in Grand Kru County. “Many have been the speculations and calls that I run for the senatorial position in the 2020 midterm elections. Rep. Koffa has been touted as one of several members of the House of Representatives who will be contesting for a senatorial seat in the ensuing special elections.
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July 14, 2020 11:14 UTC
NPHIL Needs To Be Very Careful When Dealing With Test Results
WE POINT to the Friday, July 10 incident involving NPHIL and Dr. Alaric Tokpa – a prominent Liberian politician. In that incident mistakes were made with the test result of Dr. Tokpa. DR. TOKPAH had planned to travel on July 10 to the United States and was only awaiting his COVID-19 result. In this case, Dr. Tokpa suffered a grave injury. We cannot allow these incidents like the ones involving Dr. Tokpa.
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July 14, 2020 07:41 UTC
Liberia: ArcelorMittal, Govt. In Rigmarole over Ownership and Control on Nimba Mountains
The communication continues: “As you cannot possibly ignore, AML has been granted exclusive mining rights by the Government on the former LAMCO concession pursuant to the MDA. If Solway Mining were to persist and proceed with any unlawful activities, AML will have no choice but to defend its prior and prevailing rights,” AML letter ordered. One needs not further emphasize that claims to concession rights must be matched by performance compliance. The Mines and Energy Minister emphasized that Liberia as a sovereign state has all the right to conduct research, exploration, development and exploitation of its minerals. He assured ArcelorMittal that Solway Mining exploration activities would no way interfere with their smooth operations and premised on the metes and bounds of the defining Solway’s Mining exploration area.
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July 14, 2020 07:30 UTC
Armed Forces of Liberia Chief of Staff Wants Death Penalty for Rapists
MONROVIA – As rape and other sexual violence abuses against women and girls continue to escalate in Liberia, the Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces of Liberia (AFL), Major General Prince C. Johnson, has called for the introduction of a law seeking death penalty for rapists in the country. – Major General Prince C. Johnson, Chief of Staff, Armed Forces of Liberia“Government has to take leadership, especially like strengthening our laws. We as leaders need to come up and speak against these things that people will see and know that we are serious. She noted that women and girls must develop ways to protect themselves from rape and other forms of sexual violence. Women need to speak out and little by little, we will change the society”.
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July 14, 2020 07:28 UTC
Liberia: Army Worms Destroys over 2,000 Hectors of Farm in Bong County
The pests have destroyed 2,000 hectares of crops in the district, spreading to six towns in the last two days, the agriculture coordinator in the county has said. Nah said the armyworms have attacked crops in the six towns – and considering the poor rain prospects this will affect the harvest immensely. According to him, the outbreak poses a significant threat to smallholder farmers, mainly maize farmers and has become a threat to food security. “Farmers should not have planted maize again having struggled with the pests for the better of the year. Benson Kolliegboe, a farmer in Kpaquelleh, is among those who planted maize in June because he thought the pests had been eradicated.
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July 14, 2020 07:18 UTC
Liberia: Weah, Jewel Splitting On Choice For Bong Senatorial Race
But what now appears to be a stumbling block for the coalition in Bong County is how to come out for a consensus candidate. “In 2020, Yallah and I will dance it in Bong County because he will not be re-elected,” Howard-Taylor said of Yallah in 2018. Howard-Howard’s popularity in Bong County is unmatched. This is a popularity that coalition can bank on to win Bong County, according to many partisans of the coalition in the county. “This is a woman who defied all the odds to win two successive elections in Bong County.
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July 14, 2020 07:18 UTC
Liberia: ‘Country Devil’ Beats Police Officers For Attempting to Effect Arrest in His Town
Report says Obadiah Garbee pointed the gun at his big brother after family confusion broke out among them and the Poro master [country devil] intervened to investigate the two in the Poro shrine. Both of them were accordingly charged seven animals (livestock) with L$8,500.00, which caused Nelson Garbee to escape to seek justice from the Liberia National Police. Based on the complaint from the Town Chief, the two police officers were sent to enforce an arrest, but citizens of the town insisted that the country devil was in control and therefore forced the two officers out of the town. A similar incident occurred in 2019 when some police officers had gone to enforce an arrest in Ganta. In early 2019 country devil allegedly flogged to death a 33-year-old man, Samuel Mansuo in Zuoplay Town in Doe Administrative district near Tappita in eastern Nimba.
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July 14, 2020 06:45 UTC
Liberia: Man Allegedly Kills Girlfriend, Sets Home Ablaze and Commits Suicide
Patience Sumo had requested a separation which was endorsed by the elders of the village and witnessed by relatives on grounds that she and her fiance were incompatible as they were often engaged in quarrels and accusations. “I Patience, I am saying Darius and I relationship should stop, we have talked, nothing has happened to improve the relationship and I want to be alone,” Patience stated in the document. “When Darius killed Patience, he escaped. Upon hearing the information, we ordered our men, because there is a community watch forum in our township. After his falling, we apprehended him and turned him over to the police in Kakata” James Weetor, Borlola Township Commissioner, told FPA.
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July 14, 2020 06:33 UTC
Liberia: MANCO, Leading Bleach Production Company, Employs 15 Contractors, Increases Wages for Employees Despite COVID-19
AssuranceIt can be recalled that employees and contractors of MANCO recently submitted a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) to the company’s management. Separate meetings have been held between the senior management team of MANCO and the employees and contractors to address their concerns. Mr. Fadel, however, assured the aggrieved employees and contractors that their concerns will be adequately addressed by the company’s management. Madam Deborah Smith maintained that the union will continue to engage the company’s management to address some additional concerns raised by the aggrieved employees and contractors. She requested all employees and contractors to return to work on Tuesday, July 14, as the company’s management takes steps to address their concerns this week.
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July 14, 2020 06:29 UTC
“Reckless & Undermines Nurses’ Sacrifices” – Liberia Medical and Dental Council President Describes Health Minister’s Statements at the Legislature
Was any survey conducted by the MOH to ascertain the high rates of infection among health workers? She called on the Health Minister to carry out an assessment to ascertain why health workers are getting affected, and to the extent, shying away from patients suspected of COVID-19. We are having a surge of the virus among health workers because resources are being misapplied.”“Dr. Was any survey conducted by the MOH to ascertain the high rates of infection among health workers? “Despite her refusal to attend meetings called by LMDC, LMDC has equally reached out to her in a face-to-face meeting to acquaint her with findings and to ascertain LMDC’s role in COVID-19 Response,” she further explained.
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July 14, 2020 06:15 UTC
The Threats Of Mental Illness(es) On Societal Wellbeing
Mental illness is not just an individual problem, instead, it is a societal problem the world needs to address and provide solutions for. It is about time society faces those mental illness issues/problems, provide solutions, and promote mental health. For example; “A kid under 18 watching a suicidal movie”, set off risk on their mental health state immediately. Some individuals see anxiety as somewhat form of excitement, meanwhile, it is increasingly contributing stiffness on thousands of mental health. Mental health is significant for societal wellbeing.
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July 14, 2020 06:00 UTC
The Rise of Dictatorship
Those who become dictators are not born “dictators.” The fact is that at some point in their lives, because of some internal or external influences, people develop dictatorial tendencies. Establishment of a parallel and friendly media network to conduct specific propaganda functions on behalf of the regime. Politicizing civil service institutions by placing regime friendly individuals in positions of authority rather than filling public offices with individuals based on their qualifications. Enforcing the law on an unequalled basis and eliminating the system of checks and balance etc. In the Liberian scenario, while there exists no full-blown dictatorship, we have seen some of the signs identified by Professor Walt in recent years including a relentless effort to silence the voices of dissent.
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July 14, 2020 06:00 UTC
Sexual And Domestic Abuse Seems To Have Intensified During The Lockdown In Liberia
The partial lock-down implemented by Government is seems to increase social tensions in Liberia leading to sexual abuse and domestic violence due to the difficult socio-economic condition in Liberia which has been exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic. Sexual violence in other countries is speckled during this quarantine period because it has been given a huge priority. Prolonged school closures and joblessness could also contribute to increase in domestic violence, teenage pregnancy, rape and many other abuses. People must be made aware of the signs of domestic violence and how and who they can approach for help. During this pandemic Sexual abuse and domestic violence against women should be a major pillar in the Government of Liberia framework to fight the COVID-19 pandemic.
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July 14, 2020 05:48 UTC
Liberia: National Public Health Institute Produces Conflicting COVID-19 Results
He/She is certificated by the National Public Health Institute of Liberia on this 10th of July 2020 to return to normal duties. Dr. Fallah who showed willingness to intervene and speedily ascertain his result requested his case number which he gave as 14842. His happiness over this result was short lived as Dr. Fallah later replied to inform him that his result came out positive. Political COVID-19 Results? Dr. Tokpah is now warning that every statistic from Liberia must be treated with caution, especially as it relates to the COVID-19.
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July 13, 2020 12:11 UTC