Liberia: Residents of Tappita Break into Quarantine Facility; Express Disbelief in Coronavirus
Liberia: Residents of Tappita Break into Quarantine Facility; Express Disbelief in CoronavirusMONROVIA – Residents of Tappita in Nimba County have broken into the county’s quarantine center located in Tappita, reportedly releasing about eight persons under the belief that the noble coronavirus disease is a hoax. Without no regard to social distancing, the residents of Tappita in their hundreds stormed the 36-bedroom hotel rented by the government for the keeping of suspected cases, broke into it and released those quarantined and came out jubilating with palm thatches. Nimba County has six confirmed cases of COVID-19. The health authorities are yet to comment on the incident. More details on this development soon.
Source:Front Page Africa
May 02, 2020 16:07 UTC
Liberia: Man, 50, ‘Admits’ to Killing Girlfriend in Jealous Rage in Bong County
50-year-old Jacob Nyumah admitted to shooting his girlfriend on suspicion that she was having extra affairsSalala District, Bong County – A man has confessed to shooting his long-time girlfriend to death. Police investigating the death of Fatu Yarkpah, 29, a resident of Mansansue Town in Salala District, said Friday that they had arrested the victim’s boyfriend, Jacob Nyumah. Report by Selma Lomax, [email protected]Jacob, 50, admitted to FrontPageAfrica Friday to succumbing to rage after discovering that his girlfriend had been cheating on him. “I shot my girlfriend after I noticed that she had a different boyfriend. On Wednesday at about 3:00 am, neighbors said they heard a gun sound from the room of Joshua and Fatu.
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May 02, 2020 14:15 UTC
Mcswain Forkoh Foundation Joins Fight against COVID-19, Distributes Rice Face Masks to Vulnerable Communities In Montserrado District 12
The Mcswain Forkoh Foundation distributed food and non-food items including rice, vegetables, soap, face masks, among others, to the residents, predominantly older folks and vulnerable communities in Montserrado District 12. Somalia Drive, Gardnersville – The Mcswain Forkoh Foundation has donated several food and non-food items to residents of District #12 in Montserrado County valued over L$600,000. The Mcswain Forkoh Foundation was founded in 2014 by Mcswain Forkoh, a resident of the District #12 currently studying in the United States of America. While in the States, Forkoh, through his foundation, has been rendering assistances to his people back home in the wake of the coronavirus outbreak. On Wednesday, April 29, the Foundation, through its Chairman, Alfred F. Kendor, distributed food and non-food items including rice, vegetables, soap, face masks, among others, to the residents, predominantly older folks and vulnerable communities.
Source:Front Page Africa
May 02, 2020 14:03 UTC
Open Letter to Min. Nathaniel McGill for His Intervention in Salary Saga at CARI
Nathaniel McGill for His Intervention in Salary Saga at CARIDear Hon. At CARI, the Code of Conduct for Public Officials serving appointed positions in government has not been observed rather, thwarted. March 15, 2015 Act that established CARI asan autonomous agency (Part II Section 5 & 3;Part III Section 8 & 1; Part IV Section 19, 21 & 22(2.) McGill I therefore, recommend the Board of CARI investigates:Claims, counter claims and allegation into current matter that has plagued CARI since Mrs. Findley’s June 2019 appointment with reference:a. This is how it is being a witnessed to Agricultural Research Institutions on contributions to knowledge, accomplishments and achievements the world over.
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May 02, 2020 14:03 UTC
Clar Hope Foundation, Orange –Liberia Donate 15,000 Locally Produced Face Masks to COVID-19 Response Center
The Special Assistant to First Lady Clar Marie Weah, Ms. Gaelle Mediem (R), presenting samples of the masks to Madam Mary T. Broh (L), National Response Coordinator of the Executive Committee on Coronavirus (ECOC) in LiberiaMonrovia – The charity organization of First Lady Clar Marie Weah, the Clar Hope Foundation, in partnership with Orange Liberia has donated 15,000 locally made face masks to the COVID-19 National Response Center. “The first lady sends her thank you and congratulations to the whole team on the frontline. She thanked Orange-Liberia for the support and expressed hope for more collaboration for the benefit of the Liberian people in the future. She assured Liberians that with all hands on deck, the virus will be defeated. She is a mother, she is a wife, and what she’s doing to benefit Liberians is worth commending.”
Source:Front Page Africa
May 02, 2020 14:03 UTC
Senora’s Foundation Provides Food, Assorted Items for Underprivileged in Liberia
MONROVIA – A local humanitarian non-governmental organization, ‘SENORA’S FOUNDATION’ has provided food and non-food items to several underprivileged and disadvantage Liberians in Monrovia. According to SENORA’S Foundation CEO who is based in the United States, Best Garlo, she’s also working on a US$25,000 food assistance package to help ordinary Liberians who are in need of food and health assistance during this challenging period. “Over the years, the SENORA’S FOUNDATION has assisted children, families and communities throughout Liberia and recently launched its ‘FEED THE HUNGRY’ recovery program, which was held in Gardnersville, Monrovia-Liberia.”During the program, food, oil, soap & hygienic materials worth over US$10,000 were distributed to assist underprivileged citizens during this crucial lockdown period. Mother Senora Welleh Garlo was murdered during the civil war of 1990 in Liberia. The Senora Foundation seeks to advance Mother Senora’s long-held vision of empowering young men and women into useful, productive and successful citizens.
Source:Front Page Africa
May 02, 2020 14:02 UTC
Liberia: State Radio Crave for Support in COVID-19 Fight
According to him, if nothing is done to support the media, especially state radio with the largest coverage, the fight against the spread of the COVID-19 virus will yield no result. “I as director General of the State Broadcaster have made many calls in and outside of government, nobody is taking interest except for the FUTA Corporation which gave us 10 bags of rice that has been used to cook for staff on duty. Mr. Howard recognized the efforts of the PUL, FrontPageAfrica and the State Radio LBS by making cash donation of L$50K each to support their work. “It is just to identify with these institutions that have done exceptionally well in information dissemination against COVID-19. He said, being a journalist he see the need to identify with colleagues and institutions in Liberia.
Source:Front Page Africa
May 02, 2020 12:19 UTC
Liberia: Youth Action International to Provide COVID-19 Food Relief for Teachers
MONROVIA – The Executive Director of Youth Action International Dr. Kimmie Weeks has announced that the organization is increasing its relief food packages to include teachers. Over the last several weeks, the organization has been engaged in a series of Covid-19 awareness and relief activities. Weeks announced the organizations Covid-19 activities was being rolled out in several phases. Weeks revealed that Phase III of the organizations programs includes distribution of emergency food packages to the elderly, people with disabilities and young people in extreme circumstances. The organization will extend its phase III food distributions to hundreds of individual and households in the 17 districts of Montserrado.
Source:Front Page Africa
May 01, 2020 23:26 UTC
Coronavirus Lockdown: Solid Rock Church Puts Smiles on the Faces of Liberians
The General Overseer of the Solid Rock Church, Rev. Beneficiaries, in separate remarks, lauded the solid Rock family for the donation and expressed joy that the gesture came at the time when they were in dire need of assistance in the wake of the lockdown. They extended thanks to the Solid Rock Ministries for winning souls for Christ through the provision of food and non- food items. The Solid Rock Church has an historic record in Liberia when it comes to making the gospel of Jesus Christ practically driven. Records from the number of assistance carry out by Solid Rock shows that it had distributed more than half a million dollars’ worth of materials to include food, clothing and other essential medical equipment.
Source:Front Page Africa
May 01, 2020 23:24 UTC
Open Letter to Pres. Weah: Include People with Disabilities in Preventative Actions and Response to the Coronavirus outbreak in Liberia
Weah: Include People with Disabilities in Preventative Actions and Response to the Coronavirus outbreak in LiberiaDear Mr. President,The National Union of Organization of the Disabled (NUOD), an umbrella organization for all Disabled People Organizations in Liberia extends heartfelt greetings on behalf of people with disabilities in Liberia. Additionally, they may also be disproportionately impacted by the outbreak because of serious disruptions to the services they rely on. Since the outbreak, it has become a glaring reality that persons with disabilities are still being left behind with limited attention given by the public. People with disabilities barely have adequate information on the COVID-19 response and have little or no means of daily survival. Recommendation 1: Persons with disabilities should be provided with information on infection prevention, public restriction plans and services offered, in several accessible formats.
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May 01, 2020 22:18 UTC
Liberia: Medical Laboratory Technology Group Seeks Intervention Over Seizure of Staff Phones by NSA Over Covid-19 Leaks
– A sourceThe seizure of the cellphones belonging to these lab technicians by NSA agents is said to be creating serious problem for them and their families. Sources have hinted that the alleged move by the NSA amounts to the invasion of privacy and confidentiality as required in the medical field. These lab technicians are also reported to be working in fear as a result of the situation. At the same time, the Liberia Association of Medical Laboratory Technology has written the Minister of Health, Dr. Wilhelmina Jallah, to intervene into the matter. Since the communication was served several days ago, Dr. Jallah is yet to acknowledge the receipt, or intervene into the matter.
Source:Front Page Africa
May 01, 2020 19:30 UTC
INTERVIEW: Journalist Released From COVID-19 Treatment Center ‘Stranded’, Recounts Stay at 14 Military Hospital
FPA: Did they tell you that you were going to spend 14 days at the guest house before going to Tappita? FPA: For the 14 days you spent at the 14 Military Hospital, were you ever treated with any sort of medicine? And they said it’s ‘in your system’…FPA: What did they Tell you when you were being taken to the guest house? They did not tell me I will be here for two days, for one day or for 14 days. FPA: Let’s agree you are going to stay there for 14 days, what are your fears?
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May 01, 2020 17:29 UTC
Chinese Embassy Refutes Allegations of Discrimination Against Liberians in China
Monrovia – The Deputy Chief of Mission of the embassy of the People’s Republic of China in Monrovia said his government has “zero tolerance for discrimination,” while stressing that reports that Liberians are being maltreated in China are untrue. Mr. Xu Kun said that these “fake news” being share on social media about Africans or Liberians are maltreated in China. “China is one of the first countries to donate medical equipment to Liberia. “As good brothers and sisters, I strongly believe that the health and safety of Chinese people in Liberia will be well guarded by the Liberian government. “The second batch of medical equipment donated by the Chinese government to Liberia will be here soon.
Source:Front Page Africa
May 01, 2020 12:45 UTC
LIBERIA: How Infighting, Accountability, Transparency Issues Hurting Quest to Beat COVID-19
The lack of transparency suggest infighting and politicking is overshadowing emphasis on the more important issues of testing and contact tracing. Last month, Broh left out Dr. Fallah from the revised COVID-19 National Response team. In a statement signed by the Communications Consultant of the Health Ministry, Mr. Sorbor George, the Helath Ministry clarified that there is absolutely no change to the IMS structure. The infighting, accountability and transparency issues appear to be stalling Liberia’s quest to beat the virus. As Liberia continues to struggle in its quest to battle COVID-19, some stakeholders are growing increasingly concerned that the infighting could affect Liberia’s ability to fight the pandemic.
Source:Front Page Africa
May 01, 2020 11:26 UTC
Gender Ministry Dispels Child Rights Advocate Satta Sheriff Claims
Monrovia – The Ministry of Gender Children and Social Protection has reacted to comments made by the former Speaker of the Liberian Children’s Parliament Satta Sheriff that they have been sidelined during the COVID-19 period amid rise in sexual gender-based violence incidents are in the country. The release furthered that the Minister of Gender Children and Social Protection was appointed by President George Weah to serve as a member of the Special Presidential Advisory Committee on Coronavirus (SPACOC). This, according to the release, means the Ministry was mandated by the President to have the Ministry lead two of the Government’s National Response Pillars in the fight against COVID-19. In addition to being the lead on those two pillars, the Ministry said it was appointed by President Weah to serve as a member on the Food Support Steering Committee. The Ministry also supports the Risk Communications and Community Governance Pillars and has been tagged under ECOC, to coordinate the National Response Call Center (NRCC), the release noted.
Source:Front Page Africa
May 01, 2020 09:33 UTC