Humanitarian Organization Provides Rice for Underprivileged Liberians as Liberia Battles Covid-19
Monrovia – An international humanitarian organization, Theresa Nah Educational Foundation (TNEF), has officially launched it Anti-Coronavirus Awareness Campaign in Liberia. In order to assist the Government of Liberia in the fight against the devastating Coronavirus pandemic, the Theresa Nah Educational Foundation, through its Founder and Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Sgt. “This donation is the beginning of many more humanitarian assistances and services that the foundation and its partners are willing to provide to needy Liberians. Speaking in separate remarks, representatives of the various groups commended the Theresa Nah Educational Foundation and Blissful Transformation Incorporated, and urged them to continue their humanitarian works towards bettering the lives of many Liberians. The Theresa Nah Educational Foundation is a non-political, non-profit and non-governmental organization that seeks to provide educational opportunities for the less fortunate, kids and vulnerable individuals in the US, Liberia and the entire world.
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April 28, 2020 00:56 UTC
Liberia: Sinkor Old Timers Sports Association Donates to Members
Monrovia – As a mean of helping to ease the financial burden of its members during this global pandemic, the Sinkor Old Timers Sports Association, over the weekend, donated over 50 bags of 25-kg bags of rice to its members. Making the distribution, the immediate past president of the Association, Paul Romeo David revealed that the funds were provided by some of its members in the US and Liberia. “Those of our friends who are able to provide for our colleagues have decided to put together these 53 bags of rice. Every member of Sinkor will be entitled to one bag each,” he said. With sporting activities and mass gathering being suspended because of COVID-19, the donation took place at the ELWA Community residence of one of its members.
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April 28, 2020 00:45 UTC
BRAC Liberia Strengthens Government Efforts to Combat Covid-19
I am not happy to be here, but at the same time, I am happy that BRAC Liberia can give its contribution to the COVID-19 response team. BRAC Liberia has been operating in the country since 2008. These are all part of what is needed in the IPC (Infection Prevention Control) aspect of the COVID-19 response. “I think the COVID-19 response is now picking up constructively but still there are gaps. BRAC Liberia has done a lot in terms of engaging communities on awareness campaign.
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April 28, 2020 00:45 UTC
Liberia: National Rice Federation Extends Appreciation to Legislature for Inclusion in Covid-19 Stimulus Package Rice Distribution
Mohammed V. Kamara, president of the national rice federationMonrovia – The president of the National Rice Federation (NRF) has extended thanks and appreciation to the Legislature for including the NRF on the committee for the supply of Liberia staple food, rice, to ordinary Liberians during this COVID-19 pandemic. NRF president Mohammed V. Kamara said that naming his federation as part of the country’s upcoming rice distribution process is a big step forward in the Liberianization process. According to him, this will help strengthen their capacity as they are completely involved in rice production and processing in the country. He called on rice farmers to be patient as he continues to work with the Finance Ministry for the transfer of the money. He also used this occasion to urge Liberians not to take the COVID-19 pandemic as a joke.
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April 28, 2020 00:45 UTC
Covid-19 Worsens Humanitarian Needs In Liberia
She maintained that the coronavirus is not just a global health crisis is having a deep impact on the community, but the pandemic also touches every aspect by creating socio-economic hardship and further worsening existing humanitarian needs. “People with special needs including people with disabilities and other vulnerabilities are already struggling and could be at even greater risk if nothing is done to address their pressing needs. “People with special needs including people with disabilities and other vulnerabilities are already struggling and could be at even greater risk if nothing is done to address their pressing needs. Under this support, Madam Swope pointed out, that about 352 people with special needs including persons with disabilities, and orphans from seven institutions in Liberia will benefit from the gesture. Madam Swope, however, expressed the hope that the LNRCS’ support to the vulnerable groups will make a positive difference and affect the families.
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April 27, 2020 21:00 UTC
Liberia’s Coronavirus Fight: Quarantined People—Including Two Journalists— Lament
Ms. Hawa Kaipa had brought cooked food for Mrs. Barclay, her Christian sister of the same Church. Minutes later, Mrs. Barclay appealed for drinking water from her friend. “I will help with that,” this writer, with Ms. Hawa Kaipa in the Hotel’s yard, volunteered. “My name is Hawa Kaipa,” she responded to the stranger’s first question. She’s the President of the Usher department of our Church—City of Life,” Ms. Hawa Kaipa began.
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April 27, 2020 20:03 UTC
Liberia: Senate Forms Principal Oversight Committee for COVID-19
The POC will drive the oversight responsibility of the Senate in respect of the various measures indicated in the joint resolution. The Committee will work with ministries and agencies of the government to formulate plans and programs for the implementation of the measures indicated in the joint resolution. The eight-members principal oversight committee is headed by Maryland County SenatorJ. The sub-committees on the Health Response and the Security Response will make their first reports through the POC to the Senate Plenary on Wednesday, April 29, 2020. On the other hand, according to the Senate, the subcommittees will drive the sectorial responses to COVID-19 embedded in the joint resolution.
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April 27, 2020 18:43 UTC
Liberia: 'It's Pointless Closing Churches and Mosques'
That is why we are beginning to feel that probably it’s not worth closing Mosque and churches,” Imam Krayee said in an exclusive interview with FrontPageAfrica. “We want the government to rethink; what is the point of closing Mosques and churches when market places are open? Are they not the same human beings that go the churches and the Mosque?” he asked rhetorically. In early March, the Minister of Health, Dr. Wilehmina Jallah declared a nationwide health emergency in line with title 33, chapter 14 of the Public Health Law of Liberia. That is why we are beginning to feel that probably it’s not worth closing Mosque and churches.” – Chief Imam Ali KrayeeChurches, Mosques, and other religious places of worshiped were also ordered closed.
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April 27, 2020 15:22 UTC
Analysis: Death, Infections & the COVID-19 Security Briefing That Has Liberia on Edge
Late Sunday night, Justice Minister Dean, who presided over the April 11 meeting was tested positive for the virus. The doctors at 14 Military Hospital are very professional and doing their best,” Minister Dean told FPA. If Minister Dean, who is the chief legal advisor to the presidency has tested positive, who else is at risk? As head of the Joint Security briefing, the minister is required to brief the President on the security situation in the country. “Test, test, test, contacts tracing, contacts, contacts tracing, remove the sick and isolate them requires creating more bed spaces.
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April 27, 2020 14:03 UTC
Firestone Liberia Confirms Employee Died From COVID-19; Another Test Positive
COVID-19 DEATH CONFIRMED: “It is saddened to announce that an employee of Firestone Liberia has died after contracting COVID-19. Firestone, Liberia“It is saddened to announce that an employee of Firestone Liberia has died after contracting COVID-19. Firestone Liberia, and appropriate Government of Liberia agencies, are closely monitoring this situation to ensure strict compliance with all government directives. All non-essential Firestone Liberia employees remain home for the duration of the Stay at Home order in accordance with government instruction. Firestone Liberia, and appropriate Government of Liberia agencies, are closely monitoring this situation to ensure strict compliance with all government directives.
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April 27, 2020 13:50 UTC
Liberian Woman Accuses ‘Ex-husband’ of Constant Harassment, Intimidation amid His Deportation from America
So, she travelled to Liberia for the wedding and the equal distribution of her and ex-husband’s properties in a court of competent jurisdiction. However, Nimley, responding to a FrontPage Africa inquiry, stated that there was no divorce and the purported divorce document was fake. “That is the life we were living when Leon [Nimley] went to a Spanish club and he called me crying on the phone that they arrested him. Though he denied it, the girl he was involved with proved it in court and he was jailed for one week,” Ms. Koiwood explained. Now, that the judge has reversed her decision to allow the wedding to take place, Ms. Koiwood said she is planning to file a lawsuit against her ‘ex-husband’ to pay a damage of US$20,000.
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April 27, 2020 13:41 UTC
Liberia: Justice Minister Frank Musah Dean Tests Positive for COVID-19
SECURITY MEETING LIKELY SOURCE: Justice Minister Frank Musah Dean’s positive result of the deadly COVID-19 comes just days after the death of Mr. Marcus Soko, head of the Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA). Minister Dean told FPA Sunday that he was present in a security meeting with Soko on April 11 and a subsequent meeting on another day. Frank Musah Dean, Liberia’s Minister of Justice has tested positive for the Coronavirus. The doctors at 14 Military Hospital are very professional and doing their best. Asked whether he was in any of the security meetings with Soko, Minister Dean responded in the affirmative.
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April 27, 2020 00:45 UTC
Liberia: COVID-19 Hits Firestone-Liberia
Information gathered by FrontPageAfrica revealed the two cases as the chief dietician of Du-side Hospital and an Indian IT Specialist of Firestone-Liberia. The chief dietician died on Saturday and she’s expected to be buried by the hospital on Monday. Family sources who preferred anonymity expressed shock over the medical report stating cause of death as COVID-19, noting that she had never travelled out of Margibi County for the past two years. According to the family source, she had suffered from diabetes and high blood pressure. Liberia has reported 124 cases of COVID-19 of which there has been at least nine deaths and 25 recoveries.
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April 26, 2020 23:15 UTC
Four (4) Keys to Recovering from Coranavirus Disease (COVID-19)
Dr. Armah Toko Wilson, MD [email protected], Contributing WriterCOVID-19 is an infectious disease caused by a newly discovered Coranavirus. According to the World Health Organization, 213 countries have reported Coronavirus disease, with 2,804,796 confirmed cases and 193,722 reported deaths. The disease is proving to be incubator for stress, hopelessness, fear and economic stagnation. A country with prior experience in fighting Ebola Virus Disease (EVD), one would expect Liberia to be on top of her game when it comes to fighting public health diseases. Global recovery rate stands at about 93 percent and for Liberia it stands at about 90 percent.
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April 26, 2020 22:52 UTC
Liberia: Inter-Religious Council Leader Eyes Spirit of Forgiveness, Reconciliation During Ramadan
The Inter-Religious Council of Liberia (IRCL), through its President Bishop Kortu K. Brown has called on Liberians to promote the spirit of forgiveness and reconciliation during this holy month of Ramadan. Ramadan is also a month of Forgiveness, Reconciliation, Love, Kindness, Supplication, and Caring for one another. He continued: “Fellow brothers and sisters, let us promote the spirit of forgiveness and reconciliation in the month of Ramadan as reconciliation is needed in every sector of our community. He added that Muslims should use this period to ask God to save Liberians from the dreaded Covid-19 pandemic. “We urge all religious leaders to continue to observe ALL the health protocols to help ensure the defeat of Coronavirus in Liberia and around the world”.
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April 26, 2020 22:30 UTC