Liberia: ESI-Foundation Identifies with Care Homes in the Fight against Covid-19
Liberia: ESI-Foundation Identifies with Care Homes in the Fight against Covid-19Various scenes of the Empowerment for Sustainable Initiative Foundation donations across MontserradoMontserrado County – The Empowerment for Sustainable Initiative Foundation (ESI Foundation), over weekend distributed several food items to orphanages, churches, mental homes and vulnerable communities. Since the foundation of the organization, Ms. Dwah has been rendering assistance to Liberians back home before the outbreak of the Covid-19. In a separate remark, beneficiaries of the gesture expressed their appreciation to the ESI- Foundation for remembering them during this time. Ms. Dwah as a refugee from a war ravaged country, Liberia, her mother could barely feed or pay their school fees. The foundation is currently working with communities in Liberia, Ivory Coast and Sierra Leone to provide assistance through capacity building.
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May 28, 2020 05:26 UTC
Liberia: Political Parties Differ Over Request to Postpone Referendum, Senatorial Midterm Election
Some of the major political parties attended Wednesday hearing holding contrary views. In separate comments at the Wednesday hearing, opposition political parties stood firm on the issue. Senator Varney Sherman(Unity Party, Grand Cape Mount), chair of the Senate Judicial Committee makes a point during hearing with political parties Wednesday. Gould, speaking on behalf of the ANC said: “Political parties are in competition with ideas to govern. “We want the political parties to participate in whatever cleaning up process that will be going on.
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May 27, 2020 23:36 UTC
President Trump Nominates Michael A. McCarthy as New Ambassador to Liberia
Washington – Mr. Michael A. McCarthy of Virginia, a Career Member of the Senior Foreign Service, Class of Minister-Counselor has been nominated by US President Donald Trump as Ambassador to the Republic of Liberia. Mr. McCarthy currently serves as Consul General of the United States Consulate General in Johannesburg, South Africa. Previously, Mr. McCarthy was the Office Director for the Office of Retirement in the Bureau of Human Resources at the State Department. Mr. McCarthy currently serves as Consul General of the United States Consulate General in Johannesburg, South Africa. Before joining the Foreign Service, Mr. McCarthy was the Vice President of Marketing for Compro Systems, Inc., in Baltimore, MD.
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May 27, 2020 20:26 UTC
Liberia: Meet the Parents – Stepfather Accused of Raping 15-Year-old Daughter Still on the Run
ON THE RUN: Johnson Chulutay, the stepfather accused of raping and impregnating his 15-year-old daughter remained on the run Wednesday, according to the Liberia National Police and the Ministry of Justice. His wife, Mary, known to many as “Ma Mary” in the Johnsonville area was picked up in Johnsonville and is aiding the Investigation. His wife, Mary, known to many as “Ma Mary” in the Johnsonville area was picked up in Johnsonville and is aiding the Investigation. Early Wednesday, Justice Minister Dean told FrontPageAfrica that an order for the arrest of the mother and the stepfather has been issued. “On yesterday, we ordered the arrest of the stepfather of the girl seen in the video recording.
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May 27, 2020 20:11 UTC
Liberia: 12 Deportees from America Arrive in Monrovia; Quarantined as COVID-19 Precaution
UNDER QUARANTINE: Some deportees from the United States of America being processed upon arrival at the Roberts International Airport Wednesday morning. Monrovia – A special US flight arrived in Monrovia just before midday Wednesday bringing in a dozen deportees from the United States of America. Airport workers prepare the landing ground at the Roberts International Airport Wednesday morning as deportees on this special flight from the US disembark. “This of allies with the United States isn’t true,” President Alejandro Giammattei said. “Guatemala is an ally of the United States, but the United States is not Guatemala’s ally.
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May 27, 2020 14:01 UTC
Liberia: Mother of 15-Year-old Raped, Impregnated by Stepfather Arrested; Dad on the Run
Monrovia – The mother of a 15-year-old raped and impregnated by her stepfather is in police custody. Col. Patrick Sudue, Inspector General of the Liberia National Police confirmed to FrontPageAfrica that Mary Chultay or ‘Ma Mary’ was picked up early this morning. “We have just arrested the little girl’s mother in person of Mary Chulutay. “On yesterday, we ordered the arrest of the stepfather of the girl seen in the video recording. Senator Lawrence said Tuesday that as a mother and national leader, she has been deeply distressed by the video.
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May 27, 2020 09:55 UTC
Liberia: Senator Seeks Justice for 15-Year-Old Raped by Stepfather
SENATOR: “This is one moment when it took me so long to find my words. The young girl explained how she once lived with her mother and the husband in Monrovia. A resident in the area said the mother fled the area after receiving the call and was seen leaving the area. Senator Lawrence said as a mother and national leader, she has been deeply distressed by the video. “I’m planning a trip to Lofa to meet with this little girl and inspire hope in her life.
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May 26, 2020 23:03 UTC
ArcelorMittal Liberia Announces Additional Support to MOH for COVID-19 Response
Buchanan – ArcelorMittal Liberia announces an increase in its level of support to the Ministry of Health with in-kind contributions of medical supplies and support for facilities to strengthen the national response to the spread of the new Coronavirus (i.e. The latest commitment by ArcelorMittal Liberia complements earlier support from the company toward efforts by the Government of Liberia and local authorities to combat the spread of COVID-19. Local communities are being educated about COVID-19, through awareness efforts supported by ArcelorMittal Liberia, working with the mediaEarlier this month, the Company delivered three oxygen concentrators and six medical oxygen tanks (dispensers) with fitters to the Ministry of Health. The company also chairs the West African Private Sector COVID-19 Liberia working group collaborating on strategies and interventions with the Government of Liberia (GoL), donor organizations, and civil society. We stand firm in our support and commitment to the Government and people of Liberia.
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May 26, 2020 20:26 UTC
Liberia: Soldiers Impound Several Vehicles Between Bong and Margibi Counties
Nyanforllah, Bong and Margibi Counties – Soldiers of the Armed Forces of Liberia have grounded dozens of vehicles at the boundary between Bong and Margibi Counties. Report by Selma Lomax, [email protected]As of 2:00 PM Tuesday, there were barricades at the Margibi County end of the Gbarnga-Monrovia highway. The exit out of Bong County witnessed slow-moving traffic as the soldiers allowed medical persons and trucks conveying foodstuffs and petrol to pass through. “We have been here for more than five hours,” said Nathaniel Seton, who is heading to Bong County from Monrovia. Most of the owners of vehicles told our reporter they were coming from Monrovia to Bong County, where most of them said they live.
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May 26, 2020 20:26 UTC
Liberia: Breaching Health Protocol at “The Waterfall” On “Fantastic Sunday”
“The Waterfall” is located in Careysburg Community, attracting revelers from Fendall, Mount Barclay and several other communities. Careysburg – ‘The Waterfall,’ a tourist site located in Lower Montserrado, has become the new site for social gathering for many around Montserrado County, since government pronouncement of various health regulations to avoid the spread of COVID-19 Pandemic. Since the government’s pronouncement against social gathering which prompted the closure of beaches, the site is now being used by hundreds of partygoers mostly from rural Montserrado County. “The Waterfall” is located in Careysburg Community, attracting revelers from Fendall, Mount Barclay and several other communities. Meanwhile, FPA also spotted Montserrado County Senator Saah H. Joseph right at the entrance of the site, while he was already leaving.
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May 26, 2020 20:26 UTC
Jeety Scales Down Community Feeding Program; Hands Out Over 55,000 Plates of Cooked Meal to Liberians Living on the Margins in 22 Days
Jeety Scales Down Community Feeding Program; Hands Out Over 55,000 Plates of Cooked Meal to Liberians Living on the Margins in 22 DaysPictorial scenes of Mr. Jeety’s feeding on Sunday, May 24Monrovia – As he scales down his community daily feeding programs to thousands of poor Liberians living on the margins of the society, the Honorary Indian Consul General in Liberia, Mr. Upjit Singh Sachdeva has in the last 22 days handed out 56,347 plates of ready, cooked meal to these Liberians. However, Mr. Jeety said he’s not going to discontinue the feeding and that he will continue his usual five-days-a-week feeding he had been doing before the outbreak of this deadly Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome-CoV-2 (SARS-CoV-2) or Covid-19. Mr. Jeety, along with his team, including officers of the Liberian National Police (LNP) riot unit, begins handling out the meals by 3 p.m. Mr. Jeety, who is a known Indian businessman, rarely talks about this aspect of his generosity to the press. Foreign Minister Praises JeetyRecently, Foreign Minister Milton Gbehzohngar Findley expressed satisfaction with the launch and sustenance of the Public Feeding Initiative being undertaken by Mr. Jeety.
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May 26, 2020 20:03 UTC
Liberia: How Did We Get Here?
In Liberia, our prevailing paradigm for the past two generations or more has fixated our minds on governments, policies, and corruption. They sadly lack the audacity to fairly tell President Weah his failure. Firstly, we cannot retract when we last saw a president that stood as a pivotal voice against the consistent sexual and domestic molestation of babies, teenagers, and women in Liberia. When we voted President Weah, we knew there were gains but our anger was the progress was stunted by massive corruption . The pomposity of President Weah egotistical personalities makes everyone conceal his failure thereby feeding the delicacy of his egos with unscrupulous narratives.
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May 26, 2020 20:02 UTC
World Bank Approves US$10M for Liberia’s COVID-19 Food Security Plan and Ministry of Agriculture’s Situation Report
The Smallholder Agriculture Transformation and Agribusiness Revitalization Project (STAR-P) is a World Bank funded project under the supervision of the Ministry of Agriculture and the project is to increase agricultural productivity and commercialization of smallholder farmers for selected value chains in selected counties of Liberia. Liberia’s COVID-19 Food Security, Nutrition and Livelihood Plan –as formulated by the MoA in March –aims to mitigate Coronavirus’ threats and impacts on Liberia’s food security and livelihood; and targets vulnerable low income families and local farmers. The MoA, through the Program Management Unit (PMU), will manage the CERC funding with support from the STAR-P in partnership and collaboration with farmers’ groups, agro processors and cooperatives to support the plan’s implementation. Another aspect deals with support to organized distribution of seeds, fertilizers, and agro-chemicals to farmers in places where input markets are likely to face severe impacts. The grant component, the release notes will ensure support to on-farm irrigation equipment, procurement of equipment for poultry production, innovative solutions for small-scale preservation of food and biogas equipment for green management of agricultural waste, etc.
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May 26, 2020 19:52 UTC
Press Union of Liberia to Open Book of Condolence in Memory of Journalist H. Sally Gaye
Miss Sally Gaye died on Sunday, May 17, 2020 at the ELWA Hospital after a period of illness in Monrovia. Up to her death, Miss Sally worked for the New Dawn Newspaper as its Sports Reporter and also found time to work with secondary school students on the production of a high school particular newspaper. Monrovia – The Press Union of Liberia (PUL) and its auxiliaries, the Sports Writers Association of Liberia (SWAL), Female Journalists Association of Liberia (FeJAL) and the Reporters Association of Liberia (RAL) will open a Book of Condolence in memory of H. Sally Gaye on Thursday, May 29, 2020 in Monrovia. Miss Sally Gaye died on Sunday, May 17, 2020 at the ELWA Hospital after a period of illness in Monrovia. The Union again extends its deepest regret to the Gaye’s Family over the unfortunate death of H. Sally Gaye, describing it as the cruel early downing of curtains on a career which has just started to germinate.
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May 26, 2020 19:41 UTC
Why The Next WTO Director-General Should Come From Africa
There are two main issues which WTO members are considering as far as the selection process is concerned. THE FIRST WTO Director-General, Peter Sutherland was the Attorney-General of Ireland and later became the Competition Commissioner of the European Union. There is agreement among African countries and other WTO members on this issue that a person with a strong political background is needed to succeed Roberto Azevedo as the next WTO Director-General. Without a fundamental change in the attitudes of WTO members, the region from which the Director-General comes from is irrelevant. THIS IS MORE SO the reason for a qualified African to be appointed as the next WTO Director-General.
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May 26, 2020 13:18 UTC