MRU, UNDP Hold Joint Sub-Regional Action Strategy Meeting
The Mano River Union (MRU) and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) are expected to hold a three-day Joint Sub-regional Action Plan meeting in Monrovia. UNDP and MRU share similar visions and have worked together on various missions and initiatives over the past years. The meeting, according to the statement, is a follow-up to the outcome of the first meeting held in Sierra Leone last year. On November 27, 2019, a signing ceremony of an MoU between MRU and UNDP was held at the Radisson Blu Hotel in Freetown. The MoU, which is based on the core principles of the SDGs, is leading to stronger regional cooperation among the MRU Member States and UNDP.
Source:Daily Observer
February 17, 2020 02:15 UTC
Liberia: Phebe Hospital Lacks Gloves, Fuel and other Medical Supplies
The acting medical director of the hospital, Dr. Jefferson Sibley said, “It is the worst thing for this hospital to be short of gloves. There are times when I’ve had to operate without surgical gloves. We are running on empty.”“We will have no alternative but to shut the hospital if the current situation persists,” Dr. Sibley said. Dr. Sibley added: “We are facing serious medical shortages that affect how we do our work. There are times when I’ve had to operate without surgical gloves.
Source:Front Page Africa
February 17, 2020 02:13 UTC
Liberia: Unification Town Residents Want Legitimacy Over Land
The Representative of Margibi 2nd electoral District, Ivar K. Jones disclosed to the media recently that the Unification Town residents will be presenting a petition to the President to elevate their squatter right. Rep. Jones noted that the citizens will want for the President to look in the direction of elevating them from squatter right to legitimacy where they will have deed to the land they are occupying. According to him, majority of the people who work for RIA reside in Unification Town as such; he believes that squatter right does not give them legitimacy to the land because in the future anybody could come or the government could reclaim the land. Jones explained that people are afraid to develop Unification Town because of the squatter right adding that though there are beautiful houses in the area, but majority of the houses that are there are makeshift. The Representative said he believes that Unification Town is the gateway to Liberia because it hosts the Country only International Airport and it is the city seat of Mboo Statutory District that was established through an Act of Legislation in 2003.
Source:Front Page Africa
February 17, 2020 01:52 UTC
Liberia: Gov’t Races to Ease Gas Shortage
Additional Road tankers are expected to arrive from Sierra Leone on Sunday evening. These tankers of gasoline equivalent to 1,000 metric tons were entirely purchased by the Government of Liberia. Some Trucks (Road Tankers) owned by Aminata & Sons Incorporated were hired to transport the gasoline from Freetown to Monrovia. There are reports, that LPRC has also arranged the purchase of another consignment of gasoline from neighboring Guinea and Ivory Coast to race the government initiative to ease gas shortage. All of these are being undertaken as the expected vessels are due in Monrovia beginning Monday, February 17, 2020.
Source:Front Page Africa
February 17, 2020 01:41 UTC
Liberia: Agriculture Minister Meets Cocoa Players Ahead of International Chocolate Trade Fair
Liberia’s cocoa is organic and high-quality and has attracted interest from the global market. She discussed her vision for Liberia’s cocoa sector with the NC3P members. Minister Jeanine Cooper continued and said “Liberia will have a branded label for all of our agro-products and our label will soon carry with it the perception of an agro-product of superior quality. Momolu Tolbert of the Liberia Cocoa Corporation, which has the country’s single-largest farm in Lofa County, praised the Ms. Cooper for her dedication to the agriculture sector. Ms. Cooper concluded her remarks by reminding the Liberian delegation to the Chocoa Conference to showcase Liberia’s potential in quality cocoa production.
Source:Front Page Africa
February 17, 2020 01:18 UTC
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport in Georgia Arrive in Monrovia for a Sister Airport Technical Team Meeting
Robertsfield –A delegation from the Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport in Georgia, The United States of America, has arrived in the Country for a sister airport technical team meeting with the Liberia Airport Authority (LAA). Members of the delegation include Madam Cynthia L. Blandford, Honorary Consul General of Liberia in Georgia, Madam Alrene Richards-Barr, Director of International Business and Mr. Elloit Paige, Air Service Director of the Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport. A tour of the new passenger terminal at the Roberts International Airport and Liberian historic sites including Providence Island is inclusive of the visit. He then commended the Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta Airport for its show of support to the Liberia Airport Authority. In 2017, the Liberia Airport Authority Management signed a sister airport agreement with Hartsfield-Jackson in Atlanta and it was reaffirmed in 2019 during a visit of Managing Director Klayee to the U.S.
Source:Front Page Africa
February 17, 2020 00:56 UTC
Liberia to Host High-Level Trade and Investment Confab in April
London, UK – A three-day High-Level Trade and Investment Mission is scheduled for early April in the Liberian capital Monrovia. Supported by both the Liberian and UK Governments, the High-Level Trade and Investment Mission will enable invited guests to learn more from government, industry and key actors in the region. The event will highlight investment opportunities in the telecommunications, renewable energy exploration, manufacturing, mining, agriculture and transportation sectors. This trade mission will also be accessing investment opportunities for British companies and individuals in the Fisheries, Forestry, Tourism and Oil Exploration sectors in Liberia. “We have 50 million Euros risk appetite for business in Liberia – private sector buyers only,” the UKEF says.
Source:Front Page Africa
February 17, 2020 00:45 UTC
Liberia: Amb. Kemayah Urges Promotion And Protection Of Human Rights at Int’l Seminar on Peace, Security And Terrorism In Africa
New York – Liberia’s Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary and Permanent Representative to the United Nations, His Excellency Dee-Maxwell Saah Kemayah, Sr. is encouraging United Nations Member States to strive for the promotion and protection of human rights as a way to counter the global threat of terrorism. Ambassador Kemayah stressed that upholding human dignity, respecting the values and culture of people, as well as embracing diversity and fostering inclusion is critical for the existence of social peace and addressing the factors that prompt and drive terrorism and extremism. ” With democracy like ours, under the ever potent leadership of His Excellency Dr. George Manneh Weah, President of the Republic of Liberia, people are given the opportunity to discuss issues affecting them. Ambassador Kemayah then reaffirmed on behalf of His Excellency President Weah and the Government and People of Liberia, Liberia’s unwavering commitment and support towards the fight of the United Nations and International Community against Global Terrorism and Extremism aimed at the sustenance of Global Peace and Security. The seminar brought together several stakeholders in the peace and security sectors, including some United Nations Security Council members and other Ambassadors and Permanent Representatives to the United Nations.
Source:Front Page Africa
February 17, 2020 00:22 UTC
As Miss Earth Liberia 2020 Pageant Officially kicks off, Contestants Walked Away With Several Prizes
The official launch of Miss Earth Liberia 2020 Pageant was held on Saturday, February 15, 2020 at the Monrovia City Hall, it was an amazing and extravagant night, the show highlighted the exhibition of Contestants who showcased their traditional outfits, making strong and eloquent presentations of their various Environmental Elements and beautiful display of talent. The event was graced by high dignitaries and pageant lovers. This year’s pageant over the weekend was very exciting and challenging with 9 strong and beautiful contestants varying for the prestigious Miss Earth Liberia crown. The final coronation is slated for March 28 at the ministerial Complex in Oldest Congo town. Miss Earth Liberia pageant is an environmental women empowerment program that promotes the involvement in sustainability, Green & conservation issues through educating communities… the winner of this pageant represents Liberia in the Philippines at the Miss Earth pageant among contestants from over 120 countries around the world.
Source:GNN Liberia
February 16, 2020 19:31 UTC
Miss Earth Liberia 2020 Pageant Officially Kicks Off, As Contestants Walk Away With Several Prizes
MONROVIA – The official launch of Miss Earth Liberia 2020 Pageant was held on Saturday, February 15, 2020 at the Monrovia City Hall, it was an amazing and extravagant night, the show highlighted the exhibition of Contestants who showcased their traditional outfits, making strong and eloquent presentations of their various Environmental Elements and beautiful display of talent. The event was graced by high dignitaries and pageant lovers. This year’s pageant over the weekend was very exciting and challenging with 9 strong and beautiful contestants varying for the prestigious Miss Earth Liberia crown. The final coronation is slated for March 28 at the ministerial Complex in Oldest Congo town. Miss Earth Liberia pageant is an environmental women empowerment program that promotes the involvement in sustainability, Green & conservation issues through educating communities… the winner of this pageant represents Liberia in the Philippines at the Miss Earth pageant among contestants from over 120 countries around the world.
Source:Front Page Africa
February 16, 2020 19:30 UTC
Journalist Zenu Miller Is Dead
3 weeks after alleged attack by presidential guardOn Saturday, February 15, the Liberian media community was met with the shocking news of the death of Mr. Zenu Miller, a proficient and articulate journalist and talk show host. Miller, who made his career as a broadcast journalist, worked with Renaissance Communications Incorporated (Truth FM). Now, is believed that such hard-hitting journalism, led to Miller’s death. Since the encounter with the EPS officers, Miller has not been well, spending much of his income on medications. When he saw it fit to leave, Miller told the PUL that he was beaten by two other EPS officers.
Source:Daily Observer
February 15, 2020 21:33 UTC
Liberia: Ace Broadcast Journalist Zenu Miller Is Dead
MONROVIA – Zenu Miller has died. The unfortunate incident occurred Saturday morning after suddenly falling off and was rushed to the ELWA Hospital, family sources told FrontPageAfrica. “I was attacked tonight at the SKD [“Samuel Kanyon Doe” Stadium] by EPS [Executive Protective Service] officers in the full view of the EPS director. !” Zenu Miller posted on his Facebook page. Miller complained that he suffered severe pains in the chest and legs as a result of the assault, forcing him to seek medical treatment.
Source:Front Page Africa
February 15, 2020 17:37 UTC
Liberia Quietly Tackling Coronavirus; 71 Travelers from China Under Quarantined at Old UN Base
“Around the same time, 188 students and 89 business people arrive in Liberia from China. On February, 2, 2020, authorities wrote various embassies including the Chinese embassy to support preparedness. “Around the same time, 188 students and 89 business people arrive in Liberia from China. On February, 2, 2020, authorities wrote various embassies including the Chinese embassy to support preparedness. But confirming coronavirus can take time, as health authorities lacking expertise have to send samples to just five labs across the continent.
Source:Front Page Africa
February 15, 2020 13:52 UTC
Gas Crisis Still Remains, Despite Arrival Of Several Tankers From Freetown
GNN investigation gathered today has revealed that filling stations around Monrovia and its environs still overcrowded with hundreds of vehicles, motorbikes and others who have queued as early as 9am this morning in anticipation of been the first to be served. Some analysts who spoke to the GNN on the issue of the arrival of the product in the country yesterday from neighboring country, Sierra Leone, have revealed that the arrival of insufficient gasoline in the country will not solve the current gasoline crisis, adding that prior to the crisis, an average monthly Consumption is being put 3,195,062.50 Gallons. The shortage of the product on the Liberian market will still lingers,” one of the analysts in an exclusive interview with the GNN disclosed. But some observers who spoke to the GNN said they will not be convinced until the product arrives in the country. (Visited 74 times, 22 visits today)Commentscomments
Source:GNN Liberia
February 15, 2020 12:00 UTC
Liberia National Police Chief, Others to Attend 3rd Global Ministerial Conference on Road Safety in Sweden
Inspector-General of Police, Patrick SudueMONROVIA – The Inspector General of the Liberia National Police, Hon. Patrick T. Sudue will join other Ministerial colleagues at the 3rd Global Ministerial Conference on Road Safety and its pre-event workshops in Stockholm, Sweden, on 17th-20th February, 2020. The Liberian delegation comprises the Inspector General of the Liberia National Police, Hon. Traffic deaths are a global problem with traffic being the number one killer of young people aged 5-29. Liberia already has the Liberia National Road Safety Action Plan and necessary implementing institutions in place in order to reach this goal.
Source:Front Page Africa
February 15, 2020 01:52 UTC