Liberia: China Boosts 14 Military Hospital With over US$3M Worth of Assorted Drugs, Equipment
Items donated include two Intensive Care Unit ambulances, medical devices, laboratory equipment, emergency department equipment, obstetrics equipment, surgical equipment and out-patient equipment. BARCLAY TRAINING CENTER – The Government of the Peoples’ Republic of Chinese has turned over three million United States Dollars’ worth of drugs and equipment to the Ministry of National Defense for use by the 14 Military Hospital, located in Margibi County. Speaking during the turning-over ceremony at the 14th Military Hospital, a representative of the Chinese Embassy near Monrovia, Senior Colonel Ham Xiao lauded the government of Liberia for being farsighted in constructing the military hospital for use by the Liberian military and other sectors of the Liberian society. He recounted the strong relationship subsisting between Liberia and China. Items donated include two Intensive Care Unit ambulances, medical devices, laboratory equipment, emergency department equipment, obstetrics equipment, surgical equipment and out-patient equipment.
Source:Front Page Africa
July 03, 2020 00:56 UTC
MTN Group Announces New CEOs For MTN Cameroon And MTN Benin
This is evident in the significant improvements in employee engagement, as well as overall performance, at MTN’s operations in Benin and Liberia in the past few years. SOUTH AFRICA – MTN Group is pleased to announce the appointment of new chief executive officers for two of its West African operations, MTN Cameroon and MTN Benin. Stephen Blewett, the current CEO of MTN Benin, will take the helm at MTN Cameroon on 1 August 2020 while Uche Ofodile, the current CEO of Lonestar Cell MTN, will become the CEO of MTN Benin. “I would like to congratulate Stephen and Uche on their appointments,” said MTN Group president and CEO Rob Shuter. Since then, MTN Cameroon chief financial officer Ebenezer Bodylawson has been acting CEO, steering the operation of more than 10 million subscribers.
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July 03, 2020 00:56 UTC
Liberia Elected as Member of UN Economic and Social Council after Nearly Thirty -30 Years
There are countless instances where Countries participated in elections at the United Nations for positions; some won, while some did not. Established in 1945, the United Nations Economic and Social Council is one of the six (6) main organs of the United Nations and advances the three dimensions of sustainable development – economic, social, and environmental. The United Nations Economic and Social Council is also tasked with the responsibility to follow-up on major United Nations conferences and summits; linking a diverse family of United Nations entities dedicated to sustainable development, through the provision of overall guidance and coordination. Each year, the United Nations Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) structures its work around an annual theme of global importance to sustainable development. The Republic of Liberia was elected along with the United Kingdom, Japan, Austria, France, Germany, Portugal, Nigeria, among others on the United Nations Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) for a three (3)-years – 2021-2023.
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July 02, 2020 17:37 UTC
Liberia: NaFAA, AfricaRice & MOA Sign 3.5 Euros Rice-Fish Project
The signatories of the MOU are the Director General of the National Fisheries and Aquaculture Authority Madam Emma Metieh Glassco, Dr. Inoussa Akintayo Country Director AfricaRice, and the Minister of Agriculture Madam Jennie Cooper. Sixty percent targeted farmers will be women inclusive householders/families to build on their roles as food producers and ensuring food and nutrition of their families. The entire project will last for a period of 36 months and it is put at 3.5 million Euros. The project is aimed at transforming high risk climatic traditional production system into more climatic resilient, high-yielding resource use efficient system. Worldfish and AfricaRice through this project aim to adapt improved rice-fish systems technologies and better management practices in Liberia, together with the National Agriculture Research Extension Systems (NARES), the private sector and other donor-funded projects.
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July 02, 2020 12:56 UTC
Liberia: Pres. Weah Comes Under Spotlight for Jamima Wolokollie’s Dismissal as Nigerian Lawyer Nwabudike Remains at LACC
A. Ndubuisi Nwabudike as the head of the Liberia Anti-Corruption Commission (LACC) though the Liberia National Bar Association found him liable for nationality fraud. Nwabudike from the LACC has the potential of barring donations from the international community to the LACC. He further lamented the integrity of the LACC is now under question and President Weah is yet to use his leadership in making the critical decision. According to Miamen, it would be in the best interest of the country for President Weah to listen to the call of the public to have Cllr. Nwabudike removed from the LACC, especially so when the National Bar Association had investigated and found him culpable of acts underserving of a lawyer.
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July 02, 2020 07:52 UTC
Liberia: ‘Astute And Vocal Statesman’, Pres. Weah, Lawmakers Pay Tribute to the Late Rep. Jay Nagbe Sloh
“Representative Sloh was an astute statesman and proponent of media freedom – a vision shared by the President. Writing on her official Facebook page, Rep. Rustonlyn Suacoco Dennis (District #4, Montserrado County) said her fallen ILC member was an astute and vocal intellectual whose memories will live on forever. Rustonlyn Suacoco Dennis and people of electoral District#4, Montserrado County regret and extend their deepest condolences to the people of District#2, Sinoe County, the Independent Legislative Caucus (ILC) and Liberia at large for the death of Hon. Nagbe Sloh was an astute and vocal intellectual at the House of Parliament (House of Representatives), his memories will always be remembered. You have left memories of positivities and a pain that only time can heal.”“We express as a district, District #6, Bong County our dearest sympathy to the family and entire constituents of Sinoe County, District #2.
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July 02, 2020 07:41 UTC
Take Away Firearms From Irresponsible State Security Officers; Liberia Cannot Afford Another Innocent Death Caused By Recklessness
THE PURPOSE of assigning a service firearm to a law enforcement officer is for him or her to protect life and property. Although this dreadful incident does not happen more frequently, we think it has the propensity of undermining the legal purpose of using or assigning firearms to state security officials. ACCORDING to this international convention, “Governments and law enforcement agencies shall adopt and implement rules and regulations on the use of force and firearms against persons by law enforcement officials. DESPITE THESE caveats presented by international and national laws, security officers are often in flagrant disregard for human life by recklessly using their firearm. Let us take firearms from irresponsible officers to avert another bloody incident and loss of life.
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July 02, 2020 07:41 UTC
Liberia: Rep. Samuel Kogar to Initiate Litigation against the Weah-led Government over US$6.8 Million Owed Nimba County
In addition, he said the Government has refused to disburse the County Development Fund (CDF) in the tune of US$800,000 appropriated in the national budget. The situation, he said is undermining the implementation of several development projects in the county. In the agreement, the company made a commitment to pay US$3 million to the three affected counties including Bong, Grand Bassa and Nimba Counties. And of this amount, US$1.5million was apportioned to Nimba as the most effected county. His request was granted, and the House voted in favor of a motion proffered by fellow Nimba County lawmaker Jeremiah Koung citing Minister Tweah this Thursday, July 2, 2020.
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July 02, 2020 07:38 UTC
Liberia Crusaders For Peace Commences Covid-19 Community Engagement
“The Liberia Crusaders for Peace will be doing a nationwide Covid-19 awareness activities in the various counties. She added that series of community engagements would be held with the locals and others, beginning with Montserrado County. She indicated that Monitors from Montserrado County will be deployed in the counties, while comunicators of the awareness and preventive messages will be recruited from the various counties. Ambassador Endee maintained that mobilizers and campaigners of the LCP will change the strategies and remain consistent to ensure that Covid-19 preventive awareness messages are provided to citizens. The preventive awareness campaign against Covid-19 being spearheaded by the LCP across the country, will also coincide with the distribution of facemasks, soap, rice and anti Covid-19 buckets to citizens across the country.
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July 02, 2020 07:30 UTC
Liberia: Renowned Civil Society Actor Narrates “Harsh Experience” with COVID-19; Discloses How She Survived And Kept Her Kids Safe
MONROVIA – A renowned Liberian civil society activist has explained her “harsh experience” after she was diagnosed Covid-19 positive, treated and recovered at home, instead of a treatment facility. “He immediately asked me to isolate myself from my kids and every other person at home, which I did. “I coughed and coughed till I felt my bellybutton popping out in pains as if that was not enough. “I coughed and coughed till I felt my bellybutton popping out in pains as if that was not enough. – Maima Robinson, COVID-19 SurvivorShunning Covid-19 treatment centerSpeaking further, Madam Robinson pointed out that she prioritized self-treatment and isolation immediately after she was diagnosed of the virus instead of reporting herself to be taken to Coronavirus Treatment Center.
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July 02, 2020 07:18 UTC
Liberia: Indicted Senate Secretary Singbeh Discreetly Appears on Court Premises; Granted Bail
Court officers who have been in search of Singbeh told FrontPageAfrica on the basis of anonymity that the Senate Secretary could not be arrested because he was under self-quarantine after his principal deputy at the Senate was tested positive for COVID-19. Monrovia – Indicted Senate Secretary Nanbolor Singbeh, who has been pursued by court officers with an arrest warrant, on June 29 discreetly showed up at the Temple of Justice. Court officers who have been in search of Singbeh told FrontPageAfrica on the basis of anonymity that the Senate Secretary could not be arrested because he was under self-quarantine after his principal deputy at the Senate was tested positive for COVID-19. Singbeh’s bail bond, according to court sources, will have to be examined by prosecutors to determine the validity of the bond. Singbeh and the other defendants were charged after a complaint was filed by two Czech nationals for allegedly taking US$5 million from the company.
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July 02, 2020 07:07 UTC
Liberia: Court Grants Indicted Ex-CBL Official Medical Leave
Monrovia – Criminal Court ‘C’ Judge Yamie Quiqui Gbeisay has granted an indicted former official of the Central Bank of Liberia medical leave due to severe health complication. Judge Gbeisay granted defendant David M. Farhat a medical leave on Wednesday, July 1. Judge Gbeisay’s decision to grant defendant Farhai medical leave was based on a submission made to the court by his legal team. Framer G. Stubblefield said defendant Farhai is suffering a medical complication and as such he needs medical attention. Jerry D. Garlarwolo accepted the defense request for defendant Farhai to be granted medical leave.
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July 02, 2020 07:07 UTC
Liberia: MOH, USAID Sign US$6.1 Million Agreement to Boost Healthcare in Six Counties
Nimba, Bong, Grand Cape Mount, Grand Gedeh, Lofa, and River Gee Counties are expected to benefit, according to the agreement. The signing of the MOU was made under the Fixed Amount Reimbursement Agreement (FARA) of the Ministry of Health. All six of the beneficial County Health Officers (CHOs) were present for the signing of the agreement. Madam Handley praised the six counties for the implementation of US$6.2 million which was signed last year in June and expressed anticipation of effective performances. In separate remarks, CHOs of the six beneficiary counties thanked USAID and the MOH for the continuation of the project and pledged to do all for its successful implementation.
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July 02, 2020 06:56 UTC
Liberia: In L$16bn Trial, State Witness Staggers at New Documentary Evidence
Monrovia – Defense lawyers representing the former governor of the Central Bank of Liberia (CBL), Milton A. Weeks, has introduced new documentary evidence to prove their client’s innocence of the charges leveled against him by the State. Weeks, introduced new documentary evidence at the trial during cross-examination of prosecution’s first expert witness, Baba H. Boakai. Sellah was a letter from the Ministry of Justice (MOJ) addressed to Crane Currency, acknowledging that the company (Crane Currency) executed its contract with the CBL in good faith. This amount was verified from the CBL internal Documents and documents received from Crane Currency of Sweden (the Contracted printer).
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July 02, 2020 06:56 UTC
Liberia: The Pros & Cons of Working From Home During Covid-19
Some of the adapted measures included:Non-essential – quite a few organizations had to declare some of their team members “non essential”. In the future when the business has improved and these positions become available again, the law mandates that employers gave preference to team members made redundant previously. Team members declared to be “non-essentials” have either had to deal with a pay cut, or face the real prospect of redundancy. Weekly check in meetings– Scheduling of weekly meetings to check-in on team members. Whatsapp Groups– Some offices have created whatsapp groups to enable team members keep in touch, share updates and concerns about happenings and conditions.
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July 02, 2020 06:54 UTC