Liberia: Rep. Koffa Urges Govt to Provide Food Supplies for Citizens amid Covid-19 Pandemic
Representative Koffa is optimistic about the speedy eradication of the virus from the country but wants the Liberian Government to get ready for emergency aid if the virus escalates in the country. Emergency relief in terms of one bag of rice per household; cans of meat and fish, bag of water should be made every month. He reminded Liberians that in time of peace, they must prepare for war; such as the invisible war (Coronavirus or COVID-19). Representative Koffa also wants the government to reach out to the World Food Program, the United States, European Union, local businesses and partners and put a US$25millon dollars emergency relief together. At the same time, Representative Koffa is urging the Ministry of Public Works to start working with cities across the country in developing an address system for each house.
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March 31, 2020 06:56 UTC
U.S. Sends Second Evacuation Plane to Get Its Citizens out of Liberia
Sends Second Evacuation Plane to Get Its Citizens out of LiberiaThough Liberia has very few cases of Covid-19 compared to the United States, the U.S. Government has for the second time sent a chartered flight for its citizens desirous of leaving LiberiaMONROVIA – The Embassy of the United States in Liberia has announced the arrival of a second charted flight to evacuate its citizens from Liberia though the country has reported only three confirmed cases of Covid-19. The first flight which left last Wednesday was a chartered medical flight with limited capacity that gave preference to the elderly. Though it was announced that there would be Covid-19 patients onboard, the Embassy said it was not transporting any Covid-19 patient from Liberia and that the Embassy does not speak on the health status of citizens and staff due to privacy issues. Wednesday’s flight is bound for Dulles International Airport near Washington D. C.All passengers will need to reimburse the U.S. Government for the flight at a later date. “You must sign a promissory note for approximately $1,300 before boarding.
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March 31, 2020 06:56 UTC
Liberia: Not Illegal Entry – Lawmakers Provide Proof of their Entry into Liberia, Say they Self-quarantined
Displaying his stamped passport, Rep. Kogar explained to FrontPageAfrica that he and five other lawmakers travelled to Ghana to carry out a comparative analysis of APM Terminal operations in Ghana and Liberia due to numerous complaints the House was receiving on APM Terminals. Accordingly, they departed Monrovia via the Roberts International Airport on March 16 aboard a Kenya Airways with a schedule to return on March 23. Dennis, Dopoe and I decided to leave Ghana on Sunday, March 22, 2020. On said date, we boarded the Africa World’s airplane at the hours of 10am. “The commander instructed the cross man of the ferry to cross us and he did.
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March 30, 2020 17:37 UTC
Rep. Koffa Empowers Grand Kru Women with L$5 Million Loan Scheme
The initial amount, according to Rep. Koffa, will be used as microfinance fund for concern women in Doeswen and Women of Success in Barfowin, both groups in Dorbor District in Grand Kru CountySASSTOWN – Grand Kru County Electoral District #2 Representative, Jonathan Fonati Koffa, has launched L$5 million loan scheme for market women in the county. The request from all women groups total 5 million Liberian dollars. Representative Koffa also said the loan is intended to enable women in the district to compete with women in other districts who are involved in businesses. “The initial amount will be used as microfinance fund for concern women in Doeswen and Women of Success in Barfowin, both groups in Dorbor District in Grand Kru County. The group will be accountable for the management of the loan scheme but will be supervised by Ahteenah Development Corporation, my local NGO.
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March 30, 2020 16:40 UTC
Liberia: Waterside Market Shuts Down Amid Rioting Fears
“The demolition of market tables we carried out was in line with the new health regulations in an effort to curb the spread of Coronavirus in the country. We told them, we warned them before moving in,” Mr. Pekele Gbuapaye, Media Relations Officer, Monrovia City Corporation told FrontPageAfrica on Sunday. So, the ban on selling and the subsequent demolition of market structures is a big blow. But most store owners down Waterside told FrontPageAfrica that they decided not to open today because of fear that the affected marketers would retaliate with violence. Though a group of angry marketers gathered this morning at the market to express their disenchantment, the joint security force succeeded in dispersing them peacefully.
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March 30, 2020 12:00 UTC
Liberia: Several Controversial Issues Hang over President Weah’s Nominees to the National Elections Commission
Monrovia – Qualifications issues, including experience, competence and academics are some of the obstacles that might likely hamper the chances of all or some of President George Manneh Weah’s latest nominees on the Board of the National Elections Commission (NEC). One of the controversial things that have now dogged the NEC Chair-designate is his nationality. Nwabudike, who is presently the head of the Liberia Anti-Corruption Commission (LACC), told FrontPageAfrica in an exclusive interview that he is a Liberian. “My nationality is Liberian, let’s settle that and my name is ugly, let’s settle that, this is not the first time. In 2017 Sayon was made to appear before the court as expert witness in the case Liberty Party versus the National elections
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March 30, 2020 04:07 UTC
Monrovia City Government Demolishes Stalls Close to the Road Down Waterside Market
How are we going to feed our family during this coronavirus period?” Marie Jallah, a marketer at the Waterside Market lamented. We told them, we warned them before moving in,” Pekele Gbuapaye, Media Relations Officer, Monrovia City Corporation told FrontPageAfrica. Officers of the Monrovia City Corporation began chasing hawkers off the streets and in some instances, seized their goods. On Sunday, March 29, 2020 the stalls at the Waterside Market were all demolished by officers of the Monrovia City Police. The Mechlin Street side is one of the most clustered parts of the Waterside Market.
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March 30, 2020 04:06 UTC
Liberia: ‘What Is Good For The Goose Is Good For The Gander’
Liberia: ‘What Is Good For The Goose Is Good For The Gander’THIS IS A SAYING that our readers probably might have heard many times. LAST SUNDAY, March 22, Mr. Alexander Benedict Cummings, the opposition political party, Alternative National Congress’ (ANC) political leader was quarantined by the Government of Liberia. ON TUESDAY, March 24, in Buutuo, Rep. Kogar confirmed that he and others entered Liberia through Buutuo. On that same Sunday, the Liberia National Police (LNP) Inspector General, Col. Patrick Sudue, had exchanges of words with Senator/Evangelist Prince Y. Johnson. THE MINISTRY OF HEALTH, NPHIL and the LNP need to know that “What Is Good for the Goose Is Good for the Gander.”
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March 30, 2020 03:33 UTC
Liberia: ECOWAS, Chinese Billionaire Donate Huge Consignment of PPEs, Test Kits to Help Fight Against Covid-19
Liberia: ECOWAS, Chinese Billionaire Donate Huge Consignment of PPEs, Test Kits to Help Fight Against Covid-19The supplies included 20,000 laboratory diagnostic test kits, 100,000 medical face masks and 1,000 protective suits and face shields, which will be used in the fight against COVID-19 in LiberiaMonrovia – Liberia has received two separate consignments of medical materials to help combat the Coronavirus outbreak which is ravaging the entire globe. The medical supplies include laboratory testing kits, face masks and personal protective equipment (PPEs) among others. “The supplies included 20,000 laboratory diagnostic test kits, 100,000 medical face masks and 1,000 protective suits and face shields, which will be used in the fight against COVID-19 in Liberia,” a release from the Chinese embassy in Monrovia stated. “The donation vividly demonstrates the brotherly bond and strong determination for fighting against the Coronavirus together between China and Liberia. This makes the total number of suspected cases four, with 390 contacts including 40 health workers already recorded.
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March 30, 2020 03:00 UTC
Liberia: Government, Afriland Bank Sign US$700K Agreement to Fund Rice
Monrovia – Minister of Finance and Development Planning, Samuel D. Tweah and Agriculture Minister Jeanine Cooper have signed a “Cash Collateral Guarantee” agreement with Afriland Bank aimed at providing a financial remedy to the country’s rice production sector. Report by Gerald C. Koinyeneh, [email protected]Under the agreement, MFDP will provide an initial amount of US$700,000 to the Afriland Bank as cash collateral for utilization by various rice processors to purchase paddy rice. Research shows that commercial banks’ lending to the agriculture sector in South Saharan Africa including Liberia is less than four percent. With limited or no access to finance, farmers in the region struggle to increase their yields, especially in rice production. The intervention by the government of Liberia is expected to create a paradigm shift in local rice production in the coming years, officials said.
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March 30, 2020 02:26 UTC
Liberia: National Youth Taskforce Against COVID-19 Established, Set To Embark On Awareness In Various Communities
Liberia: National Youth Taskforce Against COVID-19 Established, Set To Embark On Awareness In Various CommunitiesYouth and Sports Minister Zeogar Wilson said the launch of the ‘National Youth Taskforce Against COVID-19’ is part of the Special Presidential Advisory Committee on Coronavirus (SPACO) convened by President George Weah to lead the fight against the virus in LiberiaPaynesville – The Ministry of Youth and Sports has launched the ‘National Youth Taskforce Against COVID-19’ as part of efforts to help contain the spread of the coronavirus in Liberia. Report by Gerald C. Koinyeneh, [email protected]The task force comprises members of several youth groups including the Federation of Liberian Youth (FLY), the Mano River Youth Parliament, Liberia’s Chapter, Liberia National Student Union (LINSU) and the Messenger of Peace. As SPARCO’s Director responsible for outreach, Minister Wilson noted that it was befitting to include the young people in the process. I am confident that, together we will defeat this virus,” Minister Wilson encouraged the task force members. Minister Wilson was flanked by heads of the various youth organizations that made up of the taskforce.
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March 30, 2020 01:50 UTC
Liberia: CSA Rolls Sleeves On Cleaning Gol Payroll of Ghost Workers
And to ensure those receiving public funds are legitimate, the government of Liberia through the Civil Service Agency (CSA) and the Liberia Macroeconomic Policy Analysis Center LIMPAC is beginning a national payroll cleaning exercise across all Ministries, Agencies, and Public Corporations. The process which commences with verifying the counties’ payroll of the Ministry of Internal Affairs was approved by the Cabinet and is expected to nip in the bud, the challenge of eradicating ghost workers on the government’s payroll. “Payroll verification is an exercise we just started which follows the harmonization exercise which intends to create equity in the system. “We just intentionally began an exercise, approved by the cabinet for us to undertake a national payroll cleaning. We want to make sure what the Ministry of Internal Affairs represents is the same as what the county has.
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March 30, 2020 01:18 UTC
Liberia: Engineering Group Supplies Mamba Point Residents with Disinfectants to Combat Covid-19
Report by J. H. Webser Clayeh, [email protected]I Engineering Liberia limited, an international company located in Mamba Point on the Old CID Road provides end-to-end engineering infrastructure solutions to telecommunications and power industries. On Friday, March 27, employees of the company along with some community leaders of Mamba Point carry out awareness on the Coronavirus, telling residents what they need to do to prevent the spread of the virus. Also, observe social distancing to keep the Mamba Point community safe,” the Quality Health Safety and Environment Manager of the company, H. Ninneh Gayeplu said through a megaphone. As part of the awareness, the company also distributed buckets, disinfectants, hand soap, sanitizers and face masks to several households in the Mamba Point community. Barr added that it was the first time for a company residing in their community to carry out such a gesture.
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March 30, 2020 00:00 UTC
Tweh Kickoff Season In Grand Style
Monrovia – Liberia midfielder David Tweh has continued his exceptional form for his club Energetik-BGU Minsk in the new season of the Belarusian top league. Tweh who is playing his second season in Europe was instrumental in his team’s escape from relegation last season and has kickoff the season from where he stopped with his skill and passing ability. The Liberian attacking midfielder provided two assists against the league former champion BATE – a game they Energetik won 3-1 as he was named in the team of the week. That was followed with the attacking Tweh full ninety minutes of play in his teams 1-0 away win over Ruhnn Brest in tin the Belarusian Premier league. Tweh’s early showings were so impressive for Energetik, he was last week voted as the Club Midfielder of the Season.
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March 29, 2020 23:48 UTC
Liberia: BYC Paying Full Salary to Players Despite League Postponement
Monrovia – Defending Liberia Football Association Second Division champion Barrack Young Controllers (BYC II) management says they will pay their players’ salaries in full despite the postponement of the league due to the COVID-19 crisis. The BYC CEO urged his players to keep safe and follow all the preventive measures by the World Health Organization and the Ministry of Health and the National Public Health Institute of Liberia. BYC Football will pay and continue to pay 100% of all players’ salaries and all commitments to contracts”. To do that, we need your commitment when the time comes, and the league resumes” he challenged his staff and players. This is what BYC Football is all about.”“Thank you for continuing to trust us with your loyalty to the organization.
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March 29, 2020 23:48 UTC