Liberia: NPHIL Boss Proposes Establishment of Two Regional Testing Labs
Dr. Mosoka Fallah alongside other staffs from NPHIL at the Phebe HospitalMONROVIA – The Director General of the National Public Health Institute of Liberia (NPHIL), Dr. Mosoka Fallah, establishment of two regional testing labs at Phebe Hospital in Bong County and Fish Town, Rivergee County. Dr. Fallah said the setting up of regional testing labs will help ramp up the Country’s testing capacity and put health authorities in a better position to contain the spread of the virus. NPHIL and the Ministry of Health (MoH) are conducting series of assessments on the preparedness and response strategies of County Health Teams (CHTs) against the coronavirus. Accordingly, Dr. Fallah said the establishment of the two regional labs is necessary to speedily run the tests of infectious diseases like Covid-19 in the County. At the Nimba County IMS meeting, Dr. Fallah also promised to ensure the training of two Genexperts to conduct lab tests.
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June 02, 2020 21:56 UTC
European Union Provides Nearly US$6.9M to Liberia at the Time to Fight the Coronavirus Pandemic
I am very happy that the Liberia Anti-Corruption Agency checked that public officials correctly declared their assets and that the Liberia Revenue Authority raised outstanding money from forestry.”MONROVIA – The European Union transferred a non-reimbursable grant amounting to EUR 6.25 million (nearly USD 6.9 million) to the Government of Liberia in the second half of May. The grant arrived on May 29, 2020 in the revenue account of the Government to support the budget of the Republic of Liberia. This was the third payment under the EU’s budget support programme called “Moving Liberia forward – Improving service delivery and public investment”. Disbursement of this payment comes after a fast-track approval by the European Commission’s Directorate-General for International Cooperation and Development. “Our central services in Brussels approved the disbursement of EUR 6.25 million in record speed in the light of urgent needs caused by the COVID pandemic.
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June 02, 2020 21:56 UTC
Association of Liberian Journalists in the Americas Wants Justice for Floyd’s Killer and Accomplices
Minneapolis, MN – The Association of Liberian Journalists in the Americas (ALJA) is recommending the prosecution to the fullest extent of the law, the ex-police officer, who publicly murdered an unarmed African-American male in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Derek Chauvin, a former Minneapolis police officer involved in George Floyd’s death has been charged with third-degree murder and manslaughter. Then the dismissed officers handcuffed and pinned Mr. Floyd to the ground. While cuffed and pinned to the ground by the former officers, Chauvin knelt on Mr. Floyd’s neck for more than eight excruciating minutes. ALJA is also expressing concern about isolated acts of harassment of Journalists by some of the protestors.
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June 02, 2020 12:33 UTC
Liberia: UK’s National Crime Agency Forfeits US$8M Deposited During Tubman, Tolbert Era
What is not clear is whether the money was deposited prior to the death of Liberia’s 19th President William V.S. “Money laundering underpins and enables most forms of organised crime, allowing criminals to hide their assets and continue their operations. However, if it was looted Tubman or Tolbert’s money, then Liberia could claim ownership. It is unclear whether the NCA notified Liberia before concluding that the money was criminal before forfeiting. and what are the chances of repatriation and how could Liberia reclaim the money it desperately needs to help resuscitate its struggling economy?
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June 02, 2020 06:45 UTC
Liberia: “Senate Leadership Does Not Represent Us”
FrontPageAfrica gathered that the meeting is scheduled to start at noon with the aim of possibly expelling Senator Dillon. But Senator Johnson believes the move by the Senate leadership must be rejected by all citizens. I am so disappointed to see the Liberian Senate divided into blocs.”“Nobody in their sound mind should believe or think that we will remain silent. For Senator Johnson the Senate cannot brag of integrity and demand respect when there is no accountability in the Senate. Montserrado County Senator Dillon is being investigated for describing his colleagues as “rotten, useless and spineless”.
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June 02, 2020 06:33 UTC
Liberia: Police Charges Man, 24, For Sodomizing Nine-Year-Old
Defendant Cole is expected to remain in prison pending trial, according to the 2005 Rape Statute that forbids bail for a defendant that allegedly commits the crimeMonrovia – The Liberia National Police has charged a 24-year-old man for allegedly sodomizing a nine-year old boy in Congo Town, Monrovia. Report by Kennedy Yangian, [email protected]The suspect, Junior Cole, is spending his first night at the Monrovia Central Prison. Rape is a criminal offense which violates Section 14.70 of the 2005 Rape Law of the Republic of Liberia. Defendant Cole is expected to remain in prison pending trial, according to the 2005 Rape Statute that forbids bail for a defendant that allegedly commits the crime. According to the police, during interrogation of Defendant Cole, he denied the accusation.
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June 02, 2020 06:33 UTC
Reopening Schools Remains In Limbo Amid COVID-19 Pandemic in Liberia
“My plan for this academic year was to be done with high school and enrolled at the University of Liberia,” Daralyn said. But the Ministry has frowned on schools that are asking students to pick up lessons from campuses. At that time 12 schools had reopened schools, 52 have set the date for reopening during this academic year and seven plan to reopen in the next one. It is unclear whether Liberia attended the meeting or what the country decided for the reopening of schools during the virtual discussion. Meanwhile, the fate of thousands of Liberian students remains in limbo as COVID-19 disrupt every sector.
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June 02, 2020 06:22 UTC
Liberia: Hans Barchue, Three Others, Join Liberty Party
REP. HANS BARCHUE: “As current Representative of District #1 Grand Bassa County do hereby declare my intent to join the Liberty Party as of today’s date and pledge to work hard for the success of this Party.”MONROVIA – The Liberty Party on Monday received commitment from four outstanding individuals who declared membership of the Party. Like Sneh, Mr. Quah also contested in 2018 for the seat of Senator on the ticket of the Unity Party. Mr. Hans Barchue is serving his second term of office as Representative of District #1 Grand Bassa County. He won both elections as an independent candidate even though Grand Bassa has proven to be the stronghold of the Liberty Party under the leadership of the late Cllr. I have always come second and hope that through LP I will come first.”Mr. Romeo Quah was a member of the Liberty party before joining the former ruling Unity party.
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June 02, 2020 06:11 UTC
Liberian Institute of Architects Slams Liberia’s Urban Design
Monrovia – The Liberian Institute of Architects (LIA) says it takes serious exception to the constant abuse of the profession by Liberians- ranging from Government to private citizens. Report by Gerald C. Koinyeneh, [email protected]The Liberia Institute of Architects is the professional embodiment of all qualified architects who should be operating in Liberia. One of the major problems hindering Liberia’s infrastructural development is that it lacks true architecture culture. Liberia’s urban design is marred by random construction without ecological consideration, inadequate building plans, polluted water and poor sanitation, among others. “The LIA looks forward to legislating the word “Architect” as a solution to the urban infrastructure demise.
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June 02, 2020 06:11 UTC
Liberia: ANC’s Auxiliary Warns against Senate’s “Plot to Silence Dillon”
Peter O. Sanders, ANC’s National Cyber Defense Chairman (middle) warning the Senate not to continue with its investigation against Senator Abraham Darius DillonMonrovia – An auxiliary of the opposition political party, Alternative National Congress (ANC), National Cyber Defense (NCD), has warned against what they say is a plot from the Liberian Senate to silence Senator Abraham Darius Dillon. Senator Dillon’s party, Liberty Party, is one of four opposition political parties that make up the Collaborating Political Parties (CPP), which the ANC is a part and its political leader, Mr. Alexander Benedict Cummings, now heads. Addressing a press conference on Monday, June 1 at the ANC’s party headquarters, Mr. Peter O. Sanders, chairman of NCD, accused the Senate of a calculated plot to frame a stage-managed investigation against the “LIGHT,” in order to have him guilty and expelled. NCD thinks that Sen. Dillon is helping to expose some of the shady deals of the Senate to the public. “On Thursday, June 4, 2020, we encourage Liberians to assemble at the Headquarters of the Alternative National Congress (ANC) where we will discuss issues relative to protesting the so-called investigation and subsequent removal of the LIGHT,” Sanders called.
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June 02, 2020 06:11 UTC
Canada-based Liberian Asso. Gives Support to Orphans Amid COVID-19
The donation, which took place recently was also supported by the office of Grand Gedeh County Senator, A Marshall Dennis. Each of the beneficiaries received 20 bags of rice and the donation was made on behalf of FLAC by a team headed by Atty. Mr. Sandy noted that the call was heeded as financial contribution came from the Liberian community which enabled the deliveries to be possible, swift, and timely. Stewart said FLAC and its members put their meager resources together to help Liberians by purchasing these rice. FLAC was founded in October of 2014 in the city of Hamilton, Ontario, Canada as a non-profit community organization.
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June 02, 2020 06:00 UTC
Two Non-Profit Groups Team-up to Feed Over 50 Liberian kids
The Kumba Foundation and Cavala Scientific, LLC, two US-based organizations were the latest to put smiles on the faces of scores of Liberian orphans. Making remarks on behalf of the Kumba Foundation and Cavala Scientific LLC, the group’s focal person in Liberia said the donation is a way of identifying with less fortunate people during COVID-19. Meanwhile, the Kumba Foundation and Cavala Scientific LLC have also committed to working to transform the lives of orphans in Liberia. The Kumba Foundation is a registered nonprofit organization both in the United States and Liberia. For Cavala Scientific LLC, it is a medical supply company also based in the United States.
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June 02, 2020 05:48 UTC
Liberia: Government Lawyers Request Dismissal of Former NPHIL Director Tolbert Nyenswah’s Motion
Nyensuah has filed a motion to dismiss the travel ban against him but the State argues that it is “not the proper premise as laid down by law”. Monrovia – Government lawyers have asked the Court to deny a motion by the former National Public Health Institute (NPHIL) Director Tolbert Nyenswah, who has filed an application to Criminal Court C requesting the court to dismiss the travel ban filed against him by the State. Prosecution further requested the court to quash or dismiss the motion filed by Tolbert Nyenswah. “The Republic, having resisted the motion filed before this court, argument is hereby dispensed and ruling is hereby reserved pending regular notice of assignment,” Judge Gbeisay ordered. On May 25, 2020, the former Director of NPHIL filed a six-count petition to Criminal Court C requesting Judge Yeami Gbeisay to dismiss the government’s travel ban filed against him.
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June 02, 2020 05:37 UTC
Liberia Tennis Federation to Benefit for Spanish and Australian Federation Aid
Monrovia – The Liberia Tennis Federation is expected to benefit from a donation of modern training materials from the Spanish and Australian Tennis Federations. Report by Christopher C. Walker, [email protected]According to the Technical Director of the Liberia Tennis Federation, Alfred Kandakai, the gesture is being arranged by Spanish coach Dani Gill. “The Australian and Spanish federations have both agreed to help us with some training materials,” he told reporters via social media. “As you may know, we don’t have training materials, mainly balls. The Liberia Tennis Federation has been without an elected leadership since the death of Dr. Herald Mongor in 2013.
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June 02, 2020 02:48 UTC
Spouse of Liberia’s Honorary Consul Identifies with Students at Rochas Foundation College in Nigeria
Chief Mrs. Nzeruem said it was important to express solidarity with the students during this difficult period of the novel Coronavirus Pandemic. Established by the Rochas Foundation and owned by former Imo State Governor, now Senator, Honorable Rochas Okorocha, the College enrolls five underprivileged children every year from each African state. Since the 2017-2018 academic uear, the institution has admitted a total of 10 underprivileged Liberian students. Hawa M. Karsieh, Musu Massaquoi, Ida Swen, Abdoulai Farswarwuo and Mulbah S. Kokulo were the first group of Liberian students who enrolled during the 2017-2018 academic year, the release recalls. The second batch of Liberian students includes Obediah Bondo, Esther Korpo Salee, Blessing Sabah Ballah, Rita T. Baryorga and Martha Banto.
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June 01, 2020 13:52 UTC