General Bill Horace – Warlord in Denial Resulted in Deadly Climax
When Mr. Horrace complained multiple times to the General to take action to stop the abuses, the General had him arrested and detained for voicing his concerns. On February 9th, 2012, Mr. Horrace was interviewed by a CBSA officer regarding the allegations contained in the Maclean’s article. Mr. Horrace explained that his past was exactly as he had detailed previously and that the allegations in the article were false. He informed immigration of the discharge and requested that his permanent residence application continue to be processed. On October 21st, 2019, the Mr. Horrace wrote to IRCC to make a final request that his permanent residence application be finalized.
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June 29, 2020 03:56 UTC
Liberia Cocoa sector brainstorms on way forward- Post COVID-19
Monrovia – A day-long meeting to discuss prospects and challenges facing the Liberia cocoa sector was held over the weekend. Called by Agriculture Minister Jeanine Cooper, the meeting sought to reactivate the Cocoa sector platform, a multi-disciplinary platform that includes; multi-nationals that, donors, projects, processors, exporters and farmers. There are good chocolate companies who want to do business with the Liberia cocoa sector.”The Liberian National Cocoa Sector Public-Private Platform, also known as the NC3P, is apublic-private platform that has played a significant role in the visioning, coordination, and facilitation of some key interventions within the cocoa sector. This structure has laid the ground for future work such as the finalization of the Liberia Cocoa Sector Roadmap and other programs thereafter. There are about 30,000 Liberian smallholder farmers are engaged in cocoa production in mostly agroforestry production systems.
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June 29, 2020 03:33 UTC
Roberts Int’l Airport Opens to Commercial Flights Amid Strict COVID-19 Measures for Both Entries and Departures
with the observance of the required health measures. At the weekend, the government through Information Minister Lenn Eugene Nagbe announced the following measures all travelers are required to adhere to. Additionally, only ticketed passengers will be allowed entry into the airport and all passengers entering the airport gate will be subject to mandatory screening. On Saturday, June 27, 2020, the National Public Health Institute of Liberia (NPHIL) confirmed 45 new COVID-19 cases nationwide, 37 news cases in Monsterrado County alone. Including the new cases, the tally of the COVID-19 cases has reached 729 with 34 infected people dead and 291 patients recovered, according to NPHIL.
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June 29, 2020 03:33 UTC
Health Minister Pleads with Citizens to Follow Preventive Measures
MINISTER JALLAH: “The virus is here, so we must all work as a people in unity to defeat this virus”Monrovia – Health Minister Dr. Wilhemina Jallah has warned that the fight against the coronavirus pandemic cannot be successful if citizens overlook all the health protocols including the wearing of nose masks. “The virus is here, so we must all work as a people in unity to defeat this virus,” the Health Minister said. Minister Jallah said the ongoing distribution of five million local-made masks is aimed at ensuring that no one is left behind in adhering to the preventive measures. “This distribution is to make people to wear their mask and encourage them to go home early, which is very important in this difficult time of our Country health history. The Health Minister then emphasized the need for more testing so that people, who are positive, can be isolated, something, she said is the “best way of speedily eradicating the virus”.
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June 29, 2020 03:22 UTC
Court Dismisses Prosecution’s Request To Deny Three Indicted Ex-Officials of CBL Bail Bond
Monrovia – On June 24, Criminal Court ‘C’ Judge Yamie Quiqui Gbeisay trashed government Lawyers’ application to deny the bail bond of three indicted ex- officials of the Central Bank of Liberia (CBL). Judge Gbeisay denied Prosecution’s request after entertaining arguments between the two parties – Defense Counsels and Government lawyers on the motion titled “Justification of Surety”. “Both categories are criminal appearance bond. The objective is for the defendants to be available when needed by the court,” the Judge said. The justification, in the mind of this court has sufficiently established the legal capacity of the surety and the sufficiency of the amount stated in the criminal appearance bond.
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June 29, 2020 03:22 UTC
UN Women, Gender Ministry Sign US$ 27,500 Agreement To Empower Liberian Seamstresses Produce Face Masks
According to the agreement, the Embassy of Sweden funded project and implemented by UN Women will provide financial resources amounting to US$ 27,500 under the women, girls and children pillar led by the Ministry of Gender, Children, and Social Protection for the production of face masks. The initiative is part of the UN Women’s continuous effort to support the Government’s response to the coronarivus pandemic. Adding up, Liberia Country Representative of UN Women, Madam Marie Goreth Nizigama said the initiative will ensure that women in most vulnerable communities have masks to prevent themselves from COVID-19. She commended the Embassy of Sweden for its financial support given for the production of face masks. “Our customers are not like before because of the present situation in the country but this initiative will help us a lot,” Brisbane said.
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June 29, 2020 03:11 UTC
Liberia Scores Better Grade in Latest US State Department’s Human Trafficking Report
Monrovia – Liberia has moved up to Tier 2 of the United States’ human trafficking report after being on the Tier 2 Watch List for three years. According to a release from the US Embassy in Monrovia, “the Government of Liberia has demonstrated sufficient progress to be elevated” after evaluation by the State Department’s Office to Monitor and Combat Trafficking in Persons (TIPs). “This outcome reflects the dedicated efforts of the Government of Liberia to fight human trafficking, as well as the achievements possible through U.S.-Liberia partnership,” the release dated June 25 stated, adding that the two nations are “working together”. Last year, the US government became very outspoken about Liberia’s underwhelming performance against human trafficking, which is notorious as modern-day slavery. It happened after Ambassador Richmond held talks with President Geroge Weah and other government officials, who then pledged support for increased efforts against human trafficking.
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June 29, 2020 03:11 UTC
Patriotic Entrepreneurs of Liberia Distances Itself from Groups Calling for Global Tracking and Maritime Solutions to Leave Liberia
Patriotic Entrepreneurs of Liberia Distances Itself from Groups Calling for Global Tracking and Maritime Solutions to Leave LiberiaTenwah said those impersonating as officials of PATEL are not even members of the organization, and any statement from PATEL will be issued by its legitimate heads. Monrovia – The Patriotic Entrepreneurs of Liberia (PATEL) has disassociated itself from groups calling for the exit of Global Tracking and Maritime Solution (GTMS) from Liberia. Also speaking, the PATEL National Chairman has lauded President George Weah for his appointment as Secretary of the committee to produce and distribute one million locally made masks throughout Liberia. The contract was awarded to the National Tailor Union of Liberia, and umbrella organization of PATEL. It is made of Liberian small businesses and entrepreneurs group envision to promote economic self-reliance, capacity development, trade, and general advocacy for the business community.
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June 29, 2020 03:09 UTC
Liberia: Malachi York Foundation, Others Contribute to Stop Flooding at School for the Blind
A view of the drainage construction before the main entrance of the Liberia School of the Blind campus in BrewervilleMonrovia – Dr. Malachi York Foundation (MYF) and others have constructed a concrete drainage around the Liberia School of the Blind (LSB) in Brewerville City. He expressed his gratitude to the Foundation for always responding to situations affecting the Liberia School for the Blind. “We have so far received US$400 and of this amount, a significant portion was given to us by the Malachi York Foundation. The MYS is the dream of Dr. Malachi Z. York, who served in the US, as a diplomat for Liberia. Dr. York is serving a long prison sentence in the U.S. for a couple of crimes, including racketeering.
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June 29, 2020 03:00 UTC
Murphy Dorely’s Slavia Praha Wins Czech League
Monrovia – Liberia midfielder Murphy Oscar Dorley’s Czech side Slavia Praha has won the Czech 1 Liga for the second season running with three games to spare. Slavia Praha claimed the title with a total of 74 points ahead of Viktoria Plezn in the second position with 69 points. Slavia Praha sealed the championship after their slim 1-0 victory over Viktoria Plezn Plezn on Wednesday, June 24. Sevcik’s 69th-minute goal was enough to crown Slavia Praha as champions of the league after winning the 2018-2019 title, they added the 2019-2020 trophy to their league cabinet. Dorley, who joined his parents’ club from his loan spell with Slovan Liberec, will be featured in his team’s matches next season Europa League.
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June 29, 2020 03:00 UTC
‘Celebrate Africa Basketball Legends’ – FIBA Media Council Official
Monrovia – The head of Media Council for the Federation of International Basketball Associations (FIBA) Africa Zone 3, Naomi Tappia says it is time for African basketball legends to be celebrated and promoted. The Liberian female Journalist said promoting African basketball legends and having a strong and effective communication arm of FIBA must be taken seriously if Africa is to be like other continents in terms of basketball development. Tappia was speaking following a “fruitful meeting” held for heads of media councils of various FIBA Africa zones on June 24. The meeting for media council heads which was held online because of the Coronavirus pandemic that has suspended international flights. Tappia, who is one of the two prominent female journalists in Liberia, is of the conviction that with the help of the media in promoting basketball, there will be many great stars to come from Africa.
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June 29, 2020 02:48 UTC
Liberia: 'My Resignation Letter Was Leaked"
REP. ACAROUS GRAY: “I am a partisan of the CDC, my membership is not withdrawn and unquestionable. According to Rep. Gray, his letter of resignation which was sent to a group chat of the party’s hierarchy was done internally and wasn’t intended for public. “I sent the letter internally, it was not intended to be placed in the public domain, but I think someone slipped it out of the group chat the communication went to. It wasn’t intended for public conversation,” he said. It wasn’t intended for public conversation.” – Rep. Moses Acarous Gray (Mont.
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June 28, 2020 21:55 UTC
Liberia: Police Officer Allegedly Rapes Girl, 15, Who Reported an Attempted Rape
A number of rape cases have been reported since Liberia instituted measures to curb the spread of the coronavirus pandemic. More than 600 rape cases have been reported as of March 1, according to the Bureau of Corrections at the Ministry of Justice. When I refused to sit on his lap, he held me by my two hands and forced me to sit on his lap. So, how possible is it that the police will not know where to find him?”A number of rape cases have been reported since Liberia instituted measures to curb the spread of the coronavirus pandemic. More than 600 rape cases have been reported as of March 1, according to the Bureau of Corrections at the Ministry of Justice.
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June 28, 2020 16:26 UTC
Liberia: Rep. Acarous Gray Resigns as CDC Vice Chairman for Political Affairs
Rep. Gray posted to Facebook Sunday morning that his decision to step aside had nothing to do with any election. MONROVIA – Montserrado County District 8 Representative Moses Acarous Gray who also serves the vice chairman for political affairs of the ruling Coalition for Democratic Change (CDC) has resigned his post at the party. Rep. Gray has so far not submitted any written communication to officially announce his resignation as vice chairman for political affairs. When contacted, Rep. Gray refused to confirm or deny the report. However, Rep. Gray posted to Facebook Sunday morning that his decision to step aside had nothing to do with any election.
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June 28, 2020 07:41 UTC
Liberia: 3 Senators Eyeing Re-Election Join Ruling CDC Ahead of Senatorial Mid Term Elections
Monrovia – Three members of the Liberian Senate Saturday defected to the Congress for Democratic Change (CDC) ahead of the December Mid Term Senatorial Elections. The senators are Henry Yallah (Bong), George Tengbeh (Lofa) and Victor Watson of Grand Capemount. Accompanied by a delegation from Lofa, Senator Tengbeh expressed confidence of winning the December by-election because of his membership with the CDC. And with my membership of the CDC, it has just added value to my status in the county.”Despite his membership with CDC, Senator Tengbeh appears to be facing challenges in his re-election bid. Senator Watson in his remarks said he was glad to join the CDC again after leaving the party few years ago.
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June 27, 2020 23:26 UTC