Accountability Lab Liberia Announces Liberia’s Coronavirus Crisis Response Project
MONROVIA – Accountability Lab Liberia, a leading civil society organization, is launching Liberia’s Coronavirus Crisis Response project, today, June 19, 2020, at 10 am Liberian time. This will be streamed live via Liberia Broadcasting System – LBS (FM 99.9) from the Lab’s offices on Carey Street, Monrovia. The launch signals the official start of a Coronavirus Response Project for the country, in partnership with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP). The work comes off the back of ongoing efforts by AL Liberia to debunk rumors and ensure greater accountability within the country’s response to Covid-19 through weekly bulletins. The Liberia Coronavirus Response Project runs over six (6) months with a focus on:
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June 19, 2020 14:15 UTC
Liberia: Cllr. Nwabudike Expelled From Nat'l Bar Association for Fraudulently Acquiring Membership
A. Nbudusi Nwabudike and his controversial membership of the Liberian National Bar Association. Nwabudike via DHL sent to him via DHL, yet failed, refused to appear, in complete disregard for the Liberian National Bar Association. A. Nbudusi Nwabudike be expelled was approved by a vote of two thirds members of the National Executive Council of the Liberian National Bar Association. A. N. Nwabudike is hereby expelled from the membership of the Liberian National Bar Association. His name is hereby stricken from the roster of the membership of the Liberian National Bar Association.
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June 19, 2020 13:18 UTC
Liberia: Phebe Hosptial Temporarily Shuts Down As Three Nurses Test Positive for COVID-19
Liberia: Phebe Hosptial Temporarily Shuts Down As Three Nurses Test Positive for COVID-19Phebe Hospital is the largest referral Hospital in Central LiberiaGBARNGA – Phebe Hospital in Suakoko, Bong County has temporarily closed after three nurses tested positive for COVID-19. This is a drastic protective measure and is likely to continue, Dr. Jefferson Sibley, Medical Director of the hospital told FrontPageAfrica. Phebe Hospital is the only referral hospital in central Liberia. The temporary closure of the hospital is expected to affect many residents, particularly those in rural parts of Bong County. Bong County has recorded five confirmed cases of COVID-19, with three confirmed deaths.
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June 19, 2020 10:52 UTC
Liberia: Liberia: Lawmakers Possibly Ignored the Fine prints of Pres. Weah’s Stimulus Package
Said the WFP: “These account for US$25 million directly from the Government of Liberia and US$5 million from the World Bank. Some Lawmakers UnsureAccording to the WFP, the COHFSP is an important safety net for people affected by COVID-19 in Liberia. The RCF places emphasis on the country’s poverty reduction and growth objectives.”The GoL had initially sought a total of US$87 million of budget support. Firstly, that upon disbursement of the US$87 million of funds under the Credit Facility arrangement, US$35 million will be immediately transferred to the account of the World Food Program for execution of the food support program agreed by the Steering Committee for COVID-19 Food Support Program. “This measure is programmed to yield $28 million ($3 million before end-FY2020; $25 million in FY2021).
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June 19, 2020 06:33 UTC
Liberia: A Contender to Head The Former Ruling Unity Party Is Fighting to Save His Reputation As Government Files ‘Bogus’ Indictment
However, this is too convenient a way out.”Monrovia – The indictment came just days after George Wisner expressed his intentions of contesting the upcoming elections for the leadership of the former ruling Unity Party. In the process, the indictment claims, the Liberian government lost 8,592 (eight thousand five hundred and ninety-two dollars) in revenue as a result of the misuse of incentives. According to the guidelines of the NIC, the procedure for the grant of Investment Incentive Certificate is as follows:A) application is made to the Government through the NIC by interested business firm. The MoFDP then awards the Incentive Certificate under the signature of the Deputy Minister for Fiscal affairs and the Minister. For Wisner, the fact of the matter is that MHM EKO Liberia applied for incentive through the NIC.
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June 19, 2020 06:22 UTC
Former Liberian President Wants Permanent African Presence on UN Security Council
LONDON – Former Liberian President Ellen Johnson-Sirleaf says it is long overdue that Africa is permanently represented on the Security Council of the United Nations. Sirleaf told the council that the African Continent is sensitive to this reality in forging new partnerships. It calls for a more representative and democratic Security council, in which Africa, like all other world regions, is represented. Culling from our experience with the outbreak of the Ebola in West Africa, Sirleaf says there are many similarities. And in this regard, we need a united and supported World Health Organization as opposed to a fragmented and politicized one.
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June 19, 2020 06:00 UTC
Liberian Author Publishes New Book on Accounting Analytics and Pension Fund Administration
Monrovia – The book, Forensic Accounting Analytics and Pension Fund Administration: A Study of Selected Administrators in Liberia, is the first of its kind in our country, Liberia. Forensic accounting or forensic auditing has emerged as a result of the surge in fraud. Given this broad spectrum of objectives of this book, the characteristics of a forensic auditor were examined and skills, as well as objectives of the forensic audit were discussed. In the discussion of the application of forensic audit, both reactive and proactive accountings were examined which is followed by a highlight on the distinction between statutory audit and forensic audit. The book also concluded that forensic audit practice can reduce the incidence of fraud even in the Pension Fund.
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June 19, 2020 06:00 UTC
Liberia: Families made Homeless by the Fall of a Giant Tree in Slipway Community; Call for Goodwill Gestures
Her daughter got wounded when the tree fell upon their roof. She narrates that the rain was falling heavily and she had just returned from selling as a petit trader. “We were inside, I just came from selling but the children were watching TV, I just heard them screamed, Mama!! In June of 2019, the National Disaster Management Agency (NDMA), in partnership with the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) of Liberia and the United Nations Development Program (UNDP) commenced a two-day national stakeholder, on developing a disaster risk assessment and national risk reduction strategy for Liberia. The NDMA body mandated to lay down the policies, plans and guidelines for Disaster Management to ensure timely and effective preparedness, response, recovery, prevention and mitigation to disasters.
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June 19, 2020 05:37 UTC
Liberia: GSM Companies Warned of Political Actions if They Refuse to Pay Money Owed Government
Monrovia – Representative Moses Acarous Gray (CDC- District #8 Montserrado County) has told GSM companies operating in Liberia to leave Liberia if they want to or “pay money they legally owe the Government of Liberia. “The LTA and GSM companies agreed on floor charge since September and since then companies have collected the money but are refusing to pay to government its percentage. Their quest not to pay the surcharge is an exploitation that must be halted as the agreed to have started the payment since March. They cannot be collecting money and cannot pay the government.”“Some of the GSM companies have threatened to leave if we insist on them paying the money. Said Rep. Gray: “Since September they been collecting that money, now when it’s time to pay, they don’t want to.
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June 19, 2020 01:17 UTC
Liberia: House of Reps Not Shutting Down Despite COVID-19 Concerns at Legislature
Liberia: House of Reps Not Shutting Down Despite COVID-19 Concerns at LegislatureThe head of Communications and Political Affairs in the office of Speaker Chambers, George D. Watkins said, though the House is cogniszant of the situation at the Liberian senate, it has not considered any decision to suspend sessions. Capitol Hill, Monrovia – The office of House Speaker, Bhofal Chambers has debunked speculations that the House of Representatives is suspending sessions amid report of a first COVID-19 case at the Liberian Legislature. The Senate’s Assistant Secretary, Jannave Verdier-Massaquoi was tested positive COVID-19 and is currently seeking treatment at the 14 Military Hospital in Margibi County. On the opposite wing of the Building, there have been nonstop speculations that the House of Representatives is also shutting down all of its activities. “The leadership of the House of Representatives has not reached any decision for closure,” Watkins said.
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June 19, 2020 00:56 UTC
Liberia: Monrovia City Mayor Undergoes COVID-19 Test, Encourages Monrovians to Turnout for Voluntary Testing
The Mayor is part of a few government officials who have adhered to health authorities’ appeal for voluntary testing amidst a sharp increase in the number of coronavirus cases in Liberia. MONROVIA – The Mayor of Monrovia has undergone voluntary testing for coronavirus and is urging all residents within Monrovia to follow his example by turning up at any of the sample collection sites to give samples for testing for the COVID-19. The Ministry of Health and the National Public Health Institute of Liberia (NPHIL) have been calling on the public, especially public officials to voluntarily avail themselves for COVID-19 test. Liberia currently has 516 confirmed cases, 243 active cases, 240 recovery and 33 deaths with the total of 12 counties affected. The Monrovia City Mayor reechoed calls for every employee of the Monrovia City Government as well as Active Case Finders, Mobilizers and Communicators to lead by example by participating in the voluntary COVID-19 testing exercise.
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June 19, 2020 00:45 UTC
Evergreen Juices Liberia One Day At A Time
Evergreen produces ginger beer (sweetened and unsweetened), orange and mango juices, and bissap. Monrovia – What began as a homemade drink for her family is steadily becoming a business for Verity Evergreen Neufville-Sonkarlay and her husband, Ralph. Evergreen produces ginger beer (sweetened and unsweetened), orange and mango juices, and bissap. “When COVID-19 came we learned that ginger had a part to play, we came up with the Evergreen special. Evergreen currently supplies juices to D’ Calabash Hotel, its single biggest customer.
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June 19, 2020 00:33 UTC
Liberia: Woman Allegedly Linked to Stealing At Wedding Ceremonies Finally Arrested by Police
MARIE FLOMO TOLD REPORTERS: “Stealing from people is the usual business that I do. Flomo was arrested by the Liberia National Police on June 15, for the commission of the crimes of Theft of Property, Burglary, Criminal Trespass and Robbery. Madam Flomo then collected the items from the trunk of the car and made away with them. Police investigation, according to the charge sheet, held defendant Flomo responsible for the alleged stealing of missing items at the wedding ceremonies. However, Ms. Flomo later told judicial reporters that stealing at wedding ceremonies is her habit.
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June 19, 2020 00:22 UTC
Liberia: Day of the African Child Celebrated with a Call for “Child-Friendly” Justice
Ambassador Tunde O. Ajisomo, Laila O. Gad and other Guests celebrating the 30th Day of the African Child on Tuesday, 16 June 2020 at the ECOWAS House in MonroviaMonrovia – When Liberia joined the African continent in commemorating the 30th anniversary of the Day of the African Child, a strong call for access to the “child-friendly justice” system in Africa was highlighted. Despite the government’s efforts, Ambassador Ajisomo stressed that a lot has to be done as the problems affecting Liberian children are still enormous and require urgent attention. According to the ECOWAS Ambassador, the rights of the African child have been neglected by parents or guardians whom, he said, have abandoned their responsibility to their children. He also mentioned that the country’s justice system has not paid adequate attention and commitment to promoting “child-friendly justice system. The ECOWAS Ambassador also praised Liberia for ratifying the African Charter on the rights and welfare of the child in 1992 and the Convention on the rights of the child on the 4th of June, 1993, and domesticated both under the Children Law of Liberia 2012.
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June 19, 2020 00:22 UTC
Liberia: At New Life Recovery Center, ‘Rehabilitated’ Zogos Debate National Issues
When I was smoking the drugs, it used to make me feel fine, like I am on top of the world. I had no willing mind to leave drugs.”Harmon and others, who are now involved into some constructive ventures, are now being helped by the New Life Recovery Center (NLRC). “I got involved because I saw my friends with money; I wanted to handle big money, too. She had gone to pick him up; she seemed a little worried that her son was leaving the recovery center and won’t be monitored. She feared that he was moving back into the same community he got hooked on drugs in the first place.
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June 19, 2020 00:00 UTC