VP Taylor Wants Liberia Emulates Ghana’s Development, Lauds Nation on its 63rd Independence Anniversary
According to VP Taylor, the achievements of Ghana over the past 63 years were as the result of “nationalism and patriotism” among its citizens. “They (Ghanaian) understood early on as the result of the struggle for independence that there was only one Ghana. Presently, two pilots of the AFL have been accepted for attachment with the Ghana Air Force, something Ambassador Asiedu said will strengthen regional security. However, he added that his country is determined with a “sense of purpose” to march on in years to come. We are marching on with confidence not to fail our people, the people of Africa and friends of Ghana around the world,” Ambassador Asiedu concluded.
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March 10, 2020 07:41 UTC
Chicago Donates US$8M Equipment to Liberia But Would Gov’t Fund Shipping of Materials?
Dr. Gaye says he’s making efforts for the items to be removed and shipped to Liberia by early April this year. “Our tasks, according to the City of Chicago, are to bear full legal and financial responsibilities in logistics and payment of the shipment to Liberia,” Dr. Gaye said. After Liberia failed to maximize the availability of the equipment, the City of Chicago was constrained to donate the firefighting equipment to Mexico and Porto Rico. However, Dr. Gaye said the Liberian community has still been working to ensure the country benefits for the now available fire equipment. We therefore seek everyone’s contribution to this worth goal,” Dr. Gaye concluded in a statement.
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March 10, 2020 07:41 UTC
Liberia: ‘Withdrawals from AFL Pension Account Were Done on President Sirleaf Order’
Monrovia – Former Defense Minister Brownie J. Samukai has testified in open court, saying that former President Ellen Johnson-Sirleaf authorized the withdrawals of funds from the Armed Forces of Liberia (AFL) pension account. “All withdrawals made out of this account (AFL Pension Account) were done, having sought and received the authorization of the Commander-In-Chief (Former President Sirleaf) of the Armed Forces of Liberia,” he testified. Defendant Samukai also testified that he was ordered by former President Sirleaf to withdraw funds from the account to support the AFL operations. The former Defense Minister further testified that there were series of meetings held between former President Sirleaf, Minister of National Defense, the AFL High Command and President Weah on the reimbursement of the AFL funds. – Brownie Samukai, Former Minister of Defense“Incoming President Weah confirmed that he held discussions with the President (Sirleaf) on this matter – meaning the recommendations from the board of inquiry on the AFL Pension funds.
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March 10, 2020 07:18 UTC
Government of Liberia to Launch 4G Mobile Broadband Data Services And Quality Voice Calls In Remote Parts Of Gbarpolu County
Monrovia – The Liberia Telecommunications Authority (LTA) in collaboration with its partners under the Universal Acess Fund has completed the construction of the second Base Station in Gbarnga-Gbarquita, Bokomu District, Gbarpolu County. The Base Station which includes a telecommunication tower, a modern 7.3 meters satellite receiver and a 5kw solar module will power communication services that include voice and 4G mobile broadband data services to towns within eight miles radius of Gbargba-Gborketa and adjacent towns in Bokomu District. According to a release from the LTA, the towns to be affected have a population of over close to eight thousand people have received little or no service to mobile technology. “The installation and construction of the Base Station falls under pillar two of the Pro Poor Addenda for Prosperity and Development (PAPD) which has to do with economic and jobs for the people”, Lynch Monbo stated. The projects are part of the ITC for Development Program by the LTA and its partners.
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March 10, 2020 07:07 UTC
37 Liberians Complete Specialized Doctor of Pharmacy Training at University of Benin
Liberian Pharmacists who recently graduated from the University of Benin in NigeriaNigeria – 37 Liberian Pharmacists have completed a specialized Doctor of Pharmacy training program from the University of Benin, one of the top ten universities in the Federal Republic of Nigeria. The 37 Liberian Pharmacists are from various hospitals, the School of Pharmacy, University of Liberia, the Liberia Medicines & Health Products Regulatory Authority (LMHRA), the Pharmacy Board of Liberia and the Ministry of Health. The head of Medicines Information at the LMHRA categorized the competence and expertise of these graduates into clinical practice that is Patient-centered Care at both hospitals and community pharmacy practice and research focus. ‘These trained Pharmacists are now equipped to ensure that pharmaceutical products deliver the maximum therapeutic outcomes for the patients and the processes leading to these outcomes’ Dr, Kercula explained. For his part, the Registrar General at the Pharmacy Board of Liberia, Dr. Menmon P. Z. Dunah, assured that the public should expect highest standards in pharmacy practice in Liberia.
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March 10, 2020 07:07 UTC
Liberia: Senatorial Hopeful Kouyateh Suggests Collaboration as Option for Progress
Sheikh Al Moustapha Kouyateh, senatorial hopeful of Montserrado CountyMonrovia – Sheikh Al Moustapha Kouyateh, a senatorial hopeful of Montserrado County in the pending special election, has frowned at “self-glorification” by some members of the Liberian Senate. Kouyateh is amongst few names popping up to compete for the Montserrado County seat, which is currently being occupied by Senator Abraham Darius Dillon of the Liberty Party. Kouyateh contested the 2014 senatorial elections that brought President George Weah to the upper house but he earned some of the least votes. At the same time, Kouyateh has backed calls for the establishment of a War Crimes Court in Liberia. The Montserrado County Senatorial hopeful said the establishment of a War Crimes Court in Liberia will erase the memories from the minds of those who were victimized during the Liberian civil crisis.
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March 10, 2020 06:56 UTC
Liberia: President Weah Calls for Maturity Within Party and Government; Warns Underperforming Officials
He warned that such officials, if they do not improve on their deliverables, would be booted out of government. These people need to step up their game and be more diligent at their assignment or they will be replaced,” President Weah stressed. According to President Weah, he now envisages a ruling party that would focus its energy on infrastructural development and revamping the economy. Prior to Saturday’s rally, the party after various community engagements last week installed over 20,000 zonal heads from the 17 districts of Montserrado County. 20,000 partisans is not enough to represent the people, unless such crowds can be represented at other locations to capture Montserrado County.
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March 09, 2020 07:18 UTC
Liberia: Armed Robbery in Grand Gedeh Ends in Bloodbath; Targeted Russian Investor Rescued, NSA, LNP Gun Down Several
According to sources, the security intercepted a plan by armed robbers, who had been on the run for killing a German investor in Grand Bassa County. The armed robbers were killed while on their way to the designation to stage another robbery. According to sources, the armed robbers were on their way to Putu Mining, where the Putu resident manager, a Russian, lives. But the NSA already had intelligence on their movement and passed it shared it with the police, who immediately deployed men. The names of the alleged armed robbers have not been released as all effort to contact Police spokesman Moses Carter didn’t materialize.
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March 09, 2020 07:07 UTC
Pres. Weah: “Liberia Remains Proud of Ellen’s Achievements”
The President said Madam Sirleaf’s career has spanned a lifetime of extraordinary achievements, many of them as the first female to attain such heights. “The Ellen Johnson Sirleaf Presidential Center for Women and Development is the first of its kind in our history. Starting from the girl child to better educational opportunities right on up to the highest level of society,” Madam Sirleaf said. Also making remarks, Vice President Jewel Howard-Taylor stated that regardless of women marginalization, Madam Sirleaf proved it can be done over and over again. Former President Sirleaf’s Presidential Center was officially launched on the 2020 International Women’s Day.
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March 09, 2020 06:51 UTC
Liberia: Lead Prosecutor Withdraws from Former Defense Minister’s Economic Sabotage Trial
His withdrawal from the case comes as a result of his resignation from the Asset Investigation, Recovery and Restitution Team (AIRReT) for which he served as the head of the team. Arthur Johnson, his resignation from AIRReT was prompted by the lack of will by the government to fight corruption. The case against Samukai was a result of AIRReT’s investigation. In his letter of resignation, Cllr. They were indicted on October 9, 2019 by the grand jury of Montserrado County for the alleged commissioned of the crimes.
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March 09, 2020 06:33 UTC
Liberia: Former Rebel Leader “Butt-Naked” Urges Former Warlords to Embrace War Crimes Court
MONROVIA – Former notorious rebel general turned Evangelist, Joshua Milton Blayhi, says greater consequences await ex-war perpetrators if they continue to shun the establishment of war crimes court in Liberia. The Liberian TRC came to a conclusion in 2010, filing a final report and recommending relevant actions by national authorities to ensure responsibility and reparations. He was known for his violence and atrocities during the First Liberian Civil War in the early 1990s. During the First Liberian Civil War he led a mercenary unit, many of whom were child soldiers, which was known as the Butt Naked Brigade. Blahyi’s rampage ended in 1996, when the civil war in Liberia was coming to an end.
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March 09, 2020 02:15 UTC
Liberia: UN Human Rights Office Urges Legislature to Pass Bill Seeking War and Economic Crimes Court in Liberia
“At this point, we thank the LNBA for their patriotism in producing the draft bill for the establishment of Economic and War Crimes Court. Evidence is the recent petition submitted to the Legislature by a group of citizens led by war and economic crimes court advocates Emmanuel Savice, Fubi Henries. “We are not begging, we are demanding [the establishment of war crimes court] because if not, there will be another war in Liberia. LNBA members in these conferences voted overwhelmingly in support of the establishment of Economic and War Crimes Court, pledging their professional service for its realization. The LNBA was mandated by Liberians to develop a draft bill for the establishment of the Economic and War Crimes Court.
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March 09, 2020 02:03 UTC
Liberia: Women’s Day Speaker Calls on President Weah for More Women In Government
Mrs. Loretta Pope-Kai delivers the keynote address of the celebration of International Women’s DayMONROVIA – President George Weah should appoint more women in his government if he is to live up to the self-styled “Feminist-in-Chief” title and Liberia to achieve gender equality and equity, Loretta Pope-Kai, the keynote speaker at the national celebration of the International Women’s Day, has said. President Weah has appointed a number of women in government—on the cabinet and at the county level—with a few women legislators but their number is dwarfed by a huge number of men. “Playing lip service to women political participation and affirmative action must be eliminated,” Mrs. Pope-Kai said. Mrs. Pope-Kai, however, urged women in leadership and and position of power to take the lead in efforts to increase women’s participation void of political, tribal and religious motivation. We must stand with all of the girls and young women of this land and work tirelessly to empower them.
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March 09, 2020 02:03 UTC
Liberian Athlete Wins Nelson Mandela Freedom Award in America
Ambassador Bill Rogers. FrontPage Africa/FacebookMONROVIA – Ambassador Bill Rogers, who fought against poverty and the Liberian Civil War and went on to lift the Liberian flag high in the world through athletics, has been named an honouree for the prestigious Nelson Mandela Freedom Award in the United States of America. Named in honour of the late Nelson Mandela, the towering global symbol of freedom, the event uses the award to commemorate exemplary leaders who serve as a vital force for positive change in their communities. When you can do that in life, it’s a beautiful thing,” said Christine Elder, US Ambassador to Liberia in 2018. Gracing the occasion as special guests of Ambassador Rogers will be the three-time Liberian Olympian and trauma surgeon, Dr. Grace Ann Dinkins, who first discovered and groomed his athletic potentials.
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March 09, 2020 01:30 UTC
Liberia: Community honors Journalist Watkins for humanitarian services
From L-R- Liberian Journalist Watkins gladly received a certificate presented by Mr. Churbor community is one of the densely populated communities located in Montserrado County Electoral District 10. Residents of the community praised Journalist Watkins for identifying with them during a fire disaster which left several homeless few years now in the community. Receiving the awards, Journalist Watkins thanked the community for recognizing his contribution which is intended to brace various communities in their quest for development. But I’m nothing without a team like ours, the Watkins Initiative for Nations (WIN),” Journalist Watkins intoned.
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March 09, 2020 01:07 UTC