Google announces $1M child online safety fund in Africa
In recognition of Safer Internet Day, Google has announced a $1M pan-African Google fund to support innovative ideas around privacy, trust and safety for families online across sub-Saharan Africa. It also launched its landmark child online safety programme, Be Internet Awesome, in South Africa, the Netherlands and Nigeria today. Funding applications will be requested through an open call and the fund will be administered by a partner in South Africa. “We are excited to strengthen the work we have been doing with parents and children in the field of online safety, particularly in South Africa. Google has worked hand-in-hand with the South African Film and Publications Board (FPB) as a key policy partner in implementing the programme locally.
Source:GNN Liberia
February 12, 2020 09:00 UTC
As Gasoline Shortage Continues, Gov’t Remains Mute On Alleged Stealing Of Over One Million Gallon Of The Product At LPRC
Recent report by local media in Monrovia that the head of Marketing & Commercial Services at the Liberia Petroleum Refining Company (LPRC) was allegedly undergoing investigation for his alleged link for the missing of over one million of gallon of gasoline, information regarding the reported outcome of the investigation is yet to be released by the LPRC management. Report just coming from the presidency has said the Liberian leader, George Manneh Weah has with immediate effect set a committee to look into the issue of the gasoline crisis, and establish the cause of the shortage of the product. This committee is been headed by the Minister of State Without Portfolio, members of the committee include importers of the product in the country. Mr. Toure said this arrangement was made possible through the involvement of the Liberian government, and further hope that it will solve the current gasoline crisis in the country. (Visited 106 times, 3 visits today)Commentscomments
Source:GNN Liberia
February 12, 2020 08:48 UTC
Liberia: Hospital Reportedly Holds Remains of Late Amb. Fossung Pending Settlement of Medical Bills; But GoL Says All on Course for Return of the Body
Liberia: Hospital Reportedly Holds Remains of Late Amb. According to the family source, the Liberian government has failed to settle medical bills since she was admitted at the Carthagene Hospital on December 4. As a result, the hospital has reportedly decided not to release the remains until the bills are settled. On May 1, 2019, the late Ambassador Fossung was appointed by H. E. Dr. George Manneh Weah, President of the Republic of Liberia, as Liberia’s Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary to the Republic of Senegal. Ambassador Fossung died on February 3, 2020, at the Carthagène Hospital in Tunisia after battling with illness.
Source:Front Page Africa
February 12, 2020 06:00 UTC
Liberia: Government Sets Up Committee to Investigate Gasoline Shortage
There has been no definite reason given for the sudden shortage of gasoline. As a result, the government has purchased emergency supplies which are due in the country within one week to alleviate the situation. Due to the shortage of gasoline, in many instances, people are made to stand in long queues for several hours before getting served”. “As a result of the rescheduling of the vessels, we anticipate this unforeseen shortage of gasoline within ten to fourteen days. Within this period, we will experience shortage of gasoline (PMS) on the Liberian market,” he LPRC stated.
Source:Front Page Africa
February 12, 2020 05:48 UTC
Liberia: Senate Likely to Reject Deputy Defense Minister for Operations-Designate
According to our source, several committee and non-committee members opposed and warned against the confirmation of Davis in fear of public criticism and anger. Nevertheless, anything to the contrary could not be unprecedented as this same chamber has witnessed many dramatic U-turns in confirmation proceedings. Appearing before the Senate’s Defense and Intelligence Committee last Wednesday, Mr. Davis lied under oath as he sought to distance himself from the Facebook Live post. In the live video session, Mr. Davis promised to defend the government of President Weah, his family and others with plans intended to thwart or go against the Liberian Constitution. According to them, Mr. Davis’ comments struck fear.
Source:Front Page Africa
February 12, 2020 05:37 UTC
Liberia: 63rd Armed Forces Day Speaker Wants Army Women in Top Positions
Mary T. Broh, 63rd Orator, Armed Forces of Liberia DayMonrovia – The 63rd Armed Forces Day orator, General Services Agency (GSA) Director General Mary T. Broh was blunt in calling on the leadership of the Armed Forces of Liberia (AFL) to also include women serving the forces in high ranking positions. “When we look at the role of women in Liberia and look at the statistic, we need to step up the representation of women in the AFL. She believes, one way to improve the opportunities of women in the army is by incorporating them into peacekeeping missions. “Today, we have gathered to celebrate the 63rd edition of the Armed Forces Day of Liberia; some people out there will be wondering why we should celebrate, when the country is faced with serious economic challenges. Her appointment gave rise to the formation of the Women Auxiliary Corps in 1977 with 46 women, almost a platoon size, being recruited.
Source:Front Page Africa
February 12, 2020 05:37 UTC
Liberia Health Authority Monitoring ‘Alert’ Coronavirus Case; Says No Case in Country
Monrovia – The Ministry of Health and the National Public Health Institute have announced that they are currently monitoring an “alert” case of the Coronavirus involving a man who recently returned to Liberia from Beijing, China. Dr. Fallah said another specimen of the “alert case” has been taken, sent out of the country and the result is expected back within the next couple of days. “So, we are considering this an alert case; we are not calling it a suspected case; we want the public to be aware.”Currently, the country has no capacity to conduct actual testing of Coronavirus cases in the country. This puts Liberia on the second line of capacity of reagent capacity, according to Dr. Fallah. The NPHIL boss expressed concern that the person with the alert case used laissez passer to enter the country, which he most likely obtained while in Ghana.
Source:Front Page Africa
February 12, 2020 05:26 UTC
Liberia: President Weah Orders Defense Minister to Initiate Armed Forces Agriculture Company, School District
Monrovia – President George Mannah Weah has disclosed plans by his administration to initiates two policy frameworks to enhance agriculture productivity and education growth among members of the Armed Forces of Liberia. Speaking Tuesday, February 11, during the celebration of Armed Forces Day in Monrovia, President Weah said the development of these policies by the army, will serve as a driving force for collective efforts in enhancing agricultural productivity and economic transformation. “I therefore hereby instruct the Minister of National Defense and the Chief of Staff of the AFL to begin the immediate development of a policy framework for the reactivation of the Armed Forces Agriculture Company. This should also include the identification and assessment of all lands belonging to the Armed Forces of Liberia, that are arable and feasible for agriculture productivity,” President Weah instructed. In view of this, President Weah has ordered the immediate renovation of all school within the military barracks and the development of necessary plans to consolidate these schools under one umbrella.
Source:Front Page Africa
February 12, 2020 03:33 UTC
Liberia: “Don’t Joke with Security, Provide Huge Budget for the Military” – New Generation Int’l Pastor Morris
The army needs to take pay on time and be well taken care of, or else, how will they defend you? If you sacrifice for God, God will satisfy you; therefore if you sacrifice for a nation, that nation should satisfy you,” he said. Pastor Morris named Egypt, Algeria and Nigeria as African countries having powerful military forces. You do not joke with security,” Pastor Morris warned. Speaking from 1st Samuel 30:1-25, Pastor Morris said like David, the army needs God to protect it.
Source:Front Page Africa
February 12, 2020 03:22 UTC
Liberia: US-Based Group Condemns the International Justice Group for Wrongfully Linking Jefferson Koijee to Heinous Crimes
JMichael Kumeh, Out-Going Country Representatives, 4Kids InternationalMONROVIA – 4Kids International, a local US Based organization, based in Miami Florida, described the allegation by the International Justice Group (IJG), headed by Commissioner Jerome Verdier as false and misleading to the people of Liberia, regarding Jefferson T Koijee involvement into Liberia Civil crisis. The group said that following the publication in the Frontpage Africa Newspaper, December 26, 2019 edition, in which United States Congressman Rep. Chris Smith (R-NJ), and The International Justice Group (IJG), headed by Jerome Verdier mentioned that Monrovia City Mayor Jefferson Koijee Participated in Acts of Violence in the Liberia civil war. Following the publication in December 2019, both the print and electronic media, the US-based group immediately dispatch an independent fact-finding investigation team to probe the facts in Liberia. The report also finds out that Jerome Verdier has no reports send to the International Criminal Court in The Haque, the (ICC), concerning Jefferson Koijee, it’s false and misleading to the people of Liberia that he make a report for a war crime. He will be arriving in Liberia with his Team by way of the Roberts International Airport on Saturday, March 7, 2020.
Source:Front Page Africa
February 12, 2020 03:14 UTC
Liberia: 105 Traditional Cocoa Farmers Undergo Training in Grand Cape Mount
Monrovia — Traditional cocoa growers from more than five communities in Porkpa District, Grand Cape Mount County, have completed a ten-month intensive training on how to maintain and manage their cocoa farms. The intent is to build the skills of cocoa farmers in the county aimed at increasing production. The training was offered to over 100-local small scale cocoa farmers by an agribusiness consultant firm, Vainga Agriculture Development and Management Consultancy (VADEMCO). Mr. Kamara said this number can only increase if government invests in the sector and have an empowerment scheme for small holder cocoa farmers. About 82 males and 23 females were certificated after successfully completing the 10-month cocoa training from May 3, 2019 to January 2020.
Source:Front Page Africa
February 12, 2020 02:48 UTC
Liberia: CIC Buys Shares in Muscat FC
Monrovia – Popular Liberian musician, Maurice Tosh Gayflor, who goes by the stage name ‘CIC’ has bought a share in Liberia Football Association’s Second Division Club, Muscat FC. Muscat FC President Charles Massaley further said he welcomed the investment of the musical star. Massaley said he was “extremely pleased and excited” about Maurice Tosh Gayflor‘s stake, which “clearly shows his love for Muscat FC and its future”. CIC has been a big fan of LFA’s first division Club, LISCR FC and a famous follower of Liberian football. Brief history of Muscat FCMuscat FC is a Liberian football club, which was established on March 16, 2008 in Du-Port Road, Paynesville.
Source:Front Page Africa
February 12, 2020 02:37 UTC
“Turnover County Meet To Sporting Federations” – LFA Boss Tells MYS
Monrovia – In the wake of the many controversies surrounding in the National County Sports Meet, Liberia Football Association (LFA) president Mustapha Raji is calling on the Ministry of Youth and Sports to turn over the operations of the National County Sports Meet to sporting federations and associations. Raji said the football category of the Sporting festival should be given to LFA, basketball to the Liberia Basketball Association (LBA) and so on. Appearing on Truth FM 96.1 FM ‘Sports Talk’ over the weekend, Raji said if it’s done, the true intent of the County Meet will be realized. Clubs have complained to the LFA that their players leave for county meet, which drops their performances,” he said. “Let us look at rescheduling the County Meet.
Source:Front Page Africa
February 12, 2020 02:37 UTC
‘Decisions of Powerful Institutions Overshadow Judges’ Rulings’
However, she said, “Powerful institutions make the decision that overshadow the decision (judgment) that we make as judges.”Though her utterance was greeted with mixed reactions among the audience, she could not, however, name the powerful institutions that are hindering the realization of judges’ decisions. Interestingly, Judge Johnson said, “even though we live in contemporary neo-colonialism era, we are called to a state of cool-neutrality,” pointing to the role and behavior of judges. She was quick to point that the world is changing and judges should know that they are living in an era of fake news and manipulated ideas far from truth and justice. “Everybody can be normal, but they do not have the obligation to be neutral in the performance of their duties; whereas, justices, judges and magistrates must,” she added. She reminded them that “our torches are lightened brightly in embracing our oath because we are the moral conscience of our society to control the excessive usurping of power from powerful institutions, powerful individuals, politicians, rich people, big liars and manipulators.
Source:Daily Observer
February 12, 2020 02:26 UTC
AFL Day Prayer: Does It Signal Anything?
February 11 is on Liberia’s calendar as Armed Forces Day to recognize and honor our gallant men and women in uniform to defend Liberia. As the 63rd commemoration was ongoing yesterday, there were many exciting activities that were not really new or unusual compared to the past; however, there were some striking things, one of which was the prayer offered by a Muslim after the Christian prayer. This is evidenced by the presence of the AFL on peacekeeping missions in Mali, South Sudan and the Sudan Republic. The prayer offered by the AFL officer requesting all of these does not mean that they have and want to add up, but are perhaps lacking and the situation is so difficult that there is a need for intervention. Prevention is better than cure; let the government take cue from this prayer to address concerns being raised by the AFL soldiers to prevent future occurrence that may threaten peace and stability.
Source:Daily Observer
February 12, 2020 02:15 UTC