14-Yr-Old Liberian Teen Tells Africa “We, Too, ‘Can’t Breathe”
We cannot breathe because we barely have food to eat and the atmosphere around us has no peace. Due to the Covid-19, LPS could not host an indoor event to commemorate the International Day of the African Child. The event featured children from across Africa, who read poems, and presented on the rights of the child. Prince read the history surrounding the Day of the African Child and Ms. Lawenda George from Sierra Leone, sang ‘We Are the World’. Of the 57 million primary school-aged children currently out of school around the world, over half are from sub-Saharan Africa.
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June 19, 2020 00:00 UTC
Deputy Sports Minister Encourages Dialogue Between FA, Stakeholders
MONROVIA – Deputy Youth and Sports Minister, G. Andy Quamie has urged the Liberia Football Association and stakeholders to use dialogue in order to enhance the development of football in Liberia. But speaking to delegates, the former Watanga FC’ president cautioned stakeholders to avoid agitating as his team was once marginalized during past administration at the LFA. President and members of the executive committee, I hope that you will continue to engage with stakeholders in discussing the way in which football development can be enhance,” Quamie said. “Football can only be the winner if both stakeholders and those in power can work together. He, however, told the president and members of the executive committee to make themselves available to discuss football matters.
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June 18, 2020 23:48 UTC
LISCR FC Confirm Sam Kollie’s Departure
Monrovia – LISCR FC have confirmed the departure of striker Sam Kollie, who joined the club in 2018. “We can confirm the departure of Sam Kollie after the expiration of his contract. LISCR signed the forward from Fassell FC as a free agent on a three-year deal in February of 2018. Prior to joining LISCR FC, Kollie was among the best strikers on the local scene for years. The 26 year-old frontman helped Fassell FC win the 2014 Liberian FA Cup and represented the “Soccer Missionaries” in the 2015 CAF Confederation Cup.
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June 18, 2020 23:37 UTC
COVID-19: ECOWAS Ministerial Coordinating Committee Recommends Gradual, Coordinated Opening of Borders
ABUJA – The ECOWAS Ministerial Coordination Committee on Transport, Logistics and Trade has made recommendations on the harmonized and gradual re-opening of land, air and sea borders for restoring cross border economic activities, especially for movement of humanitarian personnel, medical supplies and equipment and essential goods in the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic. They also held that the reopening has become imperative in view of the need to revive the economies of ECOWAS member countries. Following a review of the evolution of the COVID-19 pandemic in respective Member States, a third phase of opening air and land borders to other countries with low and controlled levels (according to WHO classifications) of COVID-19 contamination rates will be pursued. The Ministers further called for accurate information sharing on opening-up measures among Member States in the spirit of solidarity, collective self-reliance and inter-State co- operation through bilateral and multilateral consultations. The Ministerial Coordinating Committee, chaired by Nigeria’s Aviation Minister Senator Hadi Sirika, made a plea for “strong and determined support for the ownership and implementation of the guidelines” once adopted by the ECOWAS Authority of Heads of State and Government.
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June 18, 2020 16:41 UTC
Liberia: Opposition Political Parties, Civil Society Decry the Appointment of ‘Partisans’ to Head the National Elections Commission
MONROVIA – President George Weah’s recent nominations to the National Elections Commission (NEC) have once again come under a barrage of criticisms as the neutrality of both the chairman and co-chair-designate has come under questioning by the opposition bloc and civil society. Report by Lennart Dodoo, [email protected]President Weah on Monday nominated Mrs. Davidetta Browne Lansanah as Chairman of the National Elections Commission (NEC). She was subsequently appointed Acting Chair of the Commission after President Weah withdrew the nomination of the then Chairman-designate, Cllr. The former President’s move was an attempt to bring some balance to the elections commission. Mr. Bloh referenced Section 2.5 of the Elections Law which prohibits anyone on the Board of Commissioners at the Elections Commission from being a political party affiliate.
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June 18, 2020 08:23 UTC
62 Liberian Migrants Stranded in Niger In Dire Strait, Call on Government, IMO For Repatriation
They are migrants who were obviously prepared to risk their lives by crossing the Mediterranean Sea in small boats to Europe. Despite these dreadful stats, the stranded Liberians in Niger said they were hopeful of reaching either Spain, Italy, or Greece to seek greener pasture. But their journeys were cut short when they were arrested by police and “deported to the desert of Niger” – the IOM camp. Alieu Bility is regarded as the leader for the stranded Liberian migrants in the IOM camp. When asked about the 62 stranded migrants in Niger, Mr. Logan said the LRRC “don’t have enough information on them” and that he will contact the Liberia Immigration Service to get further clarity.
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June 18, 2020 08:01 UTC
Six Trawlers Arrive In Liberia For Licensing
The Vessels Will Undergo Joint Pre-Licensing Inspection By NaFAA, LiMA With Other Line Ministries And Agencies As Part Of The Due Diligence ProcessMonrovia – The National Fisheries and Aquaculture Authority (NaFAA) says six trawlers which previously expressed interest to fish in Liberia waters arrived at the Freeport of Monrovia, on Saturday, June 13, 2020 to undergo pre-licensing procedures. Said the NaFAA statement: “It is worth clarifying that invitation for pre-licensing inspection does not necessary means that those six vessels will be licensed to fish in Liberia waters. As part of the Fisheries 2010 regulation and consistent with NaFAA’s 2010 Act, all fishing vessels licensed to fish in Liberia’s territorial waters must present a ‘CATCH PLAN’ which will be in line with the NaFAA’s Fisheries Management Plan (FMP). However, NaFAA’s remain focus and committed to providing more fresh fish on our domestic market so as to eradicate food insecurity. And as a transparent institution, the list of license vessels is published on its website.
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June 18, 2020 07:41 UTC
Liberia: US$47K Clinic Project Abandoned In Bong County
The Project Which Was Started Three Years Ago with Funds from the County and Social Development Fund Has Been Left to Rot as The Bushes of Baila, Bong CountyBaila, Kpaii District, Bong County – A clinic in Baila, electoral district one in Bong County, which was built three years ago with $47,000 from the County and Social Development Fund, is falling apart. The clinic was expected to ease pressure on the Palala Clinic, which is about ten minutes’ drive from Baila Town. Anthony Sheriff, Bong County’s assistant superintendent for development, said the county does not have money to renovate the clinic and replace the windows and doors. The clinic was one of the projects approved during the 2012-2013 county development sitting. Bong County Superintendent Esther Walker said the county is strapped for cash.
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June 18, 2020 07:40 UTC
‘Hardship Intensifies In Rural Liberia’, Ex-Lawmaker Raises Alarm over Bad Roads
Mr. Numene T. H. Bartekwa urged the Ministry of Public Works to “play low” on the construction of neighborhood roads, and place more emphasis on the construction of roads in rural Liberia. This is on an annual basis; citizens experience more hardship every rainy season because, every rainy season, this happens. Primary roads construction is very important. Mr. Bartekwa, however, urged the Ministry of Public Works to “play low” on the construction of neighborhood roads, and place more emphasis on the construction of roads in rural Liberia. Most often, Liberians blamed members of the Legislature for signing ‘bogus’ concession agreements that do not improve their living conditions.
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June 18, 2020 07:29 UTC
ArcelorMittal Liberia School Staff Dies of Coronavirus
The authorities of the iron concession company said the staff member has not been at work since March 2020 when the schools closed. BUCHANAN ─ ArcelorMittal Liberia (AML) informs the public that a member of its school staff in Yekepa who had prior health issues and died recently in Monrovia, was tested (posthumously) for the Coronavirus and the result came back positive. The staff member has not been at work since March 2020 when the schools closed. Currently none of the staff or family members are displaying symptoms of COVID-19 and the family is in isolation. ArcelorMittal Liberia continues to enforce strict adherence to all COVID-19 preventive measures released by the Government of Liberia and instituted additional measures for its staff and those accessing its concession areas.
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June 18, 2020 03:00 UTC
Liberia: Inter-Religious Council Launches Faith-Based COVID-19 Project
The IRCL launched a COVID-19 project with focus on “Faith Based Action to combat COVID-19 in Liberia” on May 13, at its headquarters on Clay Street, Monrovia. IRCL is a conglomeration of the Liberia Council of Churches (LCC) and the National Muslim Council of Liberia (NMCL). The statement added that the training will be carried out by a team from the Ministry of Health, NPHIL and IRCL’s project management team. According to the IRCL, the project also includes 21 other senior staff, eight county coordinators and five project management team members. The IRCL launched a COVID-19 project with focus on “Faith Based Action to combat COVID-19 in Liberia” on May 13, at its headquarters on Clay Street, Monrovia.
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June 18, 2020 03:00 UTC
Liberia: Rep. Willie Blames Executive For ‘Signing For Stolen Money’ Allegation Against Lawmakers
Representative Willie said the Executive pays allowances and other benefits of lawmakers at their will and pleasure. But Representative Willie on Wednesday said the Executive pays allowances and other benefits of lawmakers at their will and pleasure. Representative Willie made these comments when he appeared on OK FM 99.5 in Monrovia on Wednesday, June 17. But Representative Willie denied that the consistent strategy implored by the Executive is intended to ‘induce’ lawmakers into passing legislations in favor of the Executive. The Grand Bassa County lawmaker further disclosed that “serious controversies” sometimes ensued among legislators over this issue.
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June 18, 2020 02:48 UTC
Association of Liberians In South Sudan Donates Medical Supplies to Ministry of Health in Response to COVID-19
Association of Liberians In South Sudan Donates Medical Supplies to Ministry of Health in Response to COVID-19The items include rain boots and coats, face and nose masks, gloves, alcohol, hand sanitizers, disinfectants, soap, Clorox and rice, among othersMonrovia – A group of Liberians under the banner “The Association of Liberians in South Sudan (ALISS) have donated a consignment of medical supplies worth over US$4,000 to the Ministry of Health. The items include rain boots and coats, face and nose masks, gloves, alcohol, hand sanitizers, disinfectants, soap, Clorox and rice among others. Madam Turkett lauded the Government and the team at the Ministry of Health and the National Public Health Institute of Liberia (NPHIL) for leading the fight against the dreaded disease amid Liberia’s challenged health system. Health Minster Dr. Wilhelmina Jallah, receiving the materials at the Ministry of Health, thanked ALISS for the timely intervention and vowed the items will be used for the intended purpose. Some of these interventions include the provision of hand pumps, school supplies, food and toiletries to orphanages, medical supplies to the Redemption Hospital and a bore hole at the AGAPE Clinic in Duport Road.
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June 18, 2020 02:37 UTC
Liberia Elected Member of UN Committee for Program and Coordination – Begins Three-Year Mandate
Ambassador Kemayah spoke when he addressed the Sixtieth – 60th Session of the United Nations Committee for Programme and Coordination at its official opening on June 8, 2020. Said Ambassador Kemayah: “As you are aware, Mr. Ambassador Kemayah welcomed the election of the other officers to serve on the Committee, as well as the Adoption of the Agenda and Organization of work. Stressed Ambassador Kemayah: “We welcome the election of the other officers to serve on the Committee, as well as the Adoption of the Agenda and Organization of work. As it relates to the mandate of the United Nations Committee for Programme and Coordination, this Committee examines the totality of the United Nations Secretary-General’s work programme, giving particular attention to programme changes arising out of decisions; either adopted by intergovernmental organs and conferences or suggested by the United Nations Secretary-General.
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June 18, 2020 02:26 UTC
Kickball Association Laments Marginalization By Pres. Weah
Monrovia – The Liberia Kickball Federation has accused the Chief Patron of Sports, George M. Weah of marginalizing his federation since he took over as President of the nation. The national team of Liberia was given one of the 73 seated buses donated to thegovernment by the Indian government and presented 300 bags of 25 kg rice and 7,000 masks to the national team. “The last seven years the Liberia Kickball Federation has not received a dime from the Government through the Ministry of Youth and Sports,” he said. He noted that last year US$1,050 was approved in the budget for Kickball but the money was not disbursed the association. He disclosed that the bus that was given to the LFA was for all national teams in the country and not only the football national team.
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June 18, 2020 02:15 UTC