4H Liberia Concludes Agriculture Trade Fair
4H Liberia, a youth-oriented program, is working with young people to empower them in agriculture and leadership skills to better manage their lives in sustainable ways. “We are pleased about the work of 4H Liberia in developing the skills of our students,” he said. “There are lots of individuals who have become successful as a result of the work of the 4H program,” he said. He said beginning next year, the 4H program will be extended in 150 schools in seven of the fifteen counties. 4H Liberia has 80 clubs and approximately 3,000 members, 45% of which are females.
Source:Daily Observer
December 31, 2019 02:26 UTC
Lonestar Cell MTN Takes Digital Financial Services to New Level
… announces MoMo ‘Push and Pull’ with GT BankLonestar Cell MTN, one of Liberia’s leading GSM and mobile financial services companies, announces that from December 27, 2019, customers can send money from their bank accounts directly to their MTN Mobile Money accounts and vice versa using the innovative Mobile Money (MoMo) ‘Push and Pull’ service. Thanks to the seamless connection to key banks in the country, MoMo subscribers can now easily and conveniently transfer money directly between their MoMo accounts and their bank accounts. The service is being initially launched in partnership with Guaranty Trust Bank (GT Bank) with other banks to follow shortly. To use ‘Push and Pull’, customers need to simply dial *156#, select option 7 for Financial Services and follow the prompts. According to Lonestar Cell MTN, all of their service centers and registered MoMo agents with a valid identification card can assist customers to fill out an application form.
Source:Daily Observer
December 31, 2019 02:26 UTC
Newly Confirmed Governor Pledges to Restore CBL’s Independence
The newly appointed Executive Governor of the Central Bank of Liberia, Hon. Moreover, the Executive Governor emphasized he will work to restore confidence by rebranding and repositioning the Central Bank of Liberia, which he believes is a pre-requisite to restoring confidence in Liberia’s banking system. Executive Governor Tarlue, however, lamented that CBL is always in the news, making headlines, which is not how traditional Central Banks conduct business. “I come to CBL with no pre-conceived notions and biases, but with a clear conscience to work with the Management Team to reform and restructure the Bank,” Executive Governor Tarlue said. He is the fifth Executive Governor to have been appointed since the Central Bank of Liberia was established 20 years.
Source:Daily Observer
December 31, 2019 02:26 UTC
Farewell 2019: A Review of ICT Initiatives in Liberia
Unlike 2018 which was a relatively slow year for ICTs in Liberia, 2019 was an exciting year that brought a bit of vivacity in ICTs in various sectors, especially the ICT sector. And, despite the totally emasculated beginning, this year epitomized a struggling, yet persevering ICT sector whose impact has been felt in many other sectors of the nation. I will begin with the major players of our ICT sector and then move on to other areas including the business sector, academia, civil society, et al. The Policy is a quinquennial document that will guide the ICT sector for the next five years. The year 2019 saw efforts by many tertiary institutions to create ICT-driven environments for the enhancement of learning, instruction and research.
Source:Daily Observer
December 31, 2019 02:26 UTC
Logan Town, Suehn Mecca Old Folks Elated by Nmah-Clarke Humanitarian Gesture
Nevertheless, other impoverished old folks in Logan Town and Suehn Mecca District in Bomi County managed to escape the wrath of hunger with the kind gesture of Nmah Clarke Humanitarian Group. Every July 26 and Christmas Season, we receive food, clothes and sometimes grease and copybooks from the Nmah Clarke Family. There is a US$39,000 free Computer and Research Center located in Samukai Community – Logan Town, which has been completed and dedicated to boost the NCFHA’s education program. The Nmah-Clarke Family Humanitarian Aid, Inc is a US-based charity organization established by a Liberian, Mrs. Tuwroh Nmah Clarke and her husband, Mr. Delano Clarke. NCHRA in this year also erected hand pumps Kparkacon (Turtle’s Back) Community, Marshall Highway, Lower Margibi County; as well as in Suehn Mecca Community, Lower Bomi County.
Source:Daily Observer
December 31, 2019 02:26 UTC
Japan, Through FAO, Enhances Smallholder Farmers’ Productivity
Targeting 1,500 beneficiaries, the project is strengthening the rice value chain in the two breadbasket counties; Bong and Lofa. “I am extremely honored to be a beneficiary of support provided by FAO,” said Paliwoe. “As you can see, all the technical and financial support provided by FAO is what the farmers have shown through their first harvest,” he noted. I will encourage you to make relevant use of all the support provided by FAO,” said Fofana. At the same time, FAO and partners will be facilitating the installation of agro-machinery and construction of post-harvest technology centers.
Source:Daily Observer
December 31, 2019 02:26 UTC
Newly Inducted Central Bank Governor Promises to Restore Independence at the Bank
Hon Tarlue taking the oath of fidelity and secrecyMONROVIA – Mr. J. Aloysius Tarlue has officially taken office at the Central Bank of Liberia pledging to restore confidence in the Bank and ensure it’s truly independent. He said he will work diligently to ensure that the Central Bank of Liberia will be governed by professionalism, ensuring accountability, transparency and independence. Moreover, the Executive Governor emphasized he will work to restore confidence by rebranding and repositioning the Central Bank of Liberia, which he believed is a pre-requisite to restoring confidence in Liberia’s banking system. Additionally, Executive Governor Tarlue lamented that CBL is always in the news, making headlines, which is not how traditional Central Banks conduct their businesses. He is the fifth Executive Governor to have been appointed since the Central Bank of Liberia was established 20 years.
Source:Front Page Africa
December 30, 2019 23:26 UTC
Liberia: A Word to the Wise or the Unwise
George Weah and his, what has proved to be, unqualified Minister of Finance and the Central Bank Governor are to blame. No wonder why they never hold financial discussions, only interviews, and usually with their propaganda agents. They [especially Samuel Tweah] have stated and gotten away with rubbish like Liberia issuing a 30% Interest Rate Bond and salary harmonization will stabilize and grow the economy. No financial profession that is not a criminal would work for George Weah. But Samuel Tweah does, and everyone who isn’t delusional knows why-because of power and greed, which will all end soon.
Source:Front Page Africa
December 30, 2019 23:03 UTC
Liberia: NPP Troubled over Vice President’s Safety after Mulbah Morlu’s Leaked Audio
According to NPP’s Bong chapter chairman James Dorbor Sao the revelations in the recordings have serious implications to the peace and unity of the Coalition for Democratic Change (CDC). Mr. Sao said it is disappointing to know that the vice president has been deprived of her amenities, claiming that she normally complains before allotments are made to her. According to him, the CDC had not won Bong – the third populated county in Liberia – until Howard-Taylor was selected as running mate to President Weah. “The vice president played an integral role for the CDC in helping the party win the 2017 presidential election,” he said. The Vice Chairman for Administration of NPP in Bong County, Paul Wheeler, said the revelations expressed by Morlu in the leaked audio is a clear expression of the ill-treatment the vice president is enduring in the government.
Source:Front Page Africa
December 30, 2019 22:38 UTC
Liberia’s Progress Depends on Work of Professionals – LPAC Senior Anti-Corruption Advisor
Scott Collins, LPAC Senior Anti-Corruption AdvisorMonrovia – The Senior Anti-Corruption Advisor at the USAID sponsored Legal Professional Development & Anti-Corruption Program in Liberia (LPAC), Mr. Scott Collins says the progress of Liberia depends on how professionals and officials perform their daily duties. He believes that the work of professional people such as anti-fraud professionals is essential in protecting the country’s resources against fraud and ensuring growth and development. Speaking at a three-day anti-fraud training and awareness for Certified Fraud Examiners (CFEs) in Liberia, Mr. Collins said, “the progress of Liberia depends on what professionals and officials do in the performance of your daily duties.”The LPAC Senior Anti-Corruption Advisor also cautioned Certified Fraud Examiners in Liberia to set themselves apart and not engage in “business as usual” in the performance of their professional duties. It is Chapter Number 198 and currently has about 200 Certified Fraud Examiners who are bankers, internal and external auditors, lawyers, accountants, investigators, detectives and other professionals. LPAC is a major partner to the Liberia Chapter of the ACFE.
Source:Front Page Africa
December 30, 2019 22:05 UTC
Liberia: Gov’t Launches Investigation into Rufus Neufville’s Allegation of Paying Bribes to Council of Patriots
The ICOP is a breakaway faction of the COP, which had staged the June 7 #SavetheState protest on Capitol Hill. “The government views this claim which was made by Rufus Neufville, the chairman of the Independent Council of Patriots group, as grave and troubling. The government has there ordered a speedy investigation in the allegation,” the release said. “The government views this claim which was made by Rufus Neufville, the chairman of the Independent Council of Patriots group, as grave and troubling. Neufville praised Paye, who is the Chairman of the former ruling Unity Party, as being a “patriot” because he allegedly refused to take some of the US$200,000 bribe money.
Source:Front Page Africa
December 30, 2019 21:56 UTC
Liberia: The 12:30 Protest That Wasn’t – ‘Intervention’ or ‘Intrusion’? Intl. Community Put on Notice
Peace will reign in this country,” Mr. Costa boasted, in apparent attempt to allay the fears of the international partners. The OSAC could not overrule the possibility of what is intended to be a peaceful protest from escalating into violence. SaysA marketer ponders whether or not to put her goods back on the shelf after protest had been called off Monday. No protest is going to take place.”Sunday Protest ‘Unacceptable’, Says COPOn Monday, Mr. Costa made it clear, that the government terms backed by the international community is unacceptable. “The international community – they are the ones who did this, they are the ones who got involved,” Mr. Costa lamented.
Source:Front Page Africa
December 30, 2019 13:14 UTC
CoP Responds to Protest Postponement
“We did not call of the protest… but we oblige…”In response to the 11th hour intervention by the Liberia’s foreign partners, calling for a change of date and venue for the protest that was scheduled for today, December 30, 2019, the Council of Patriots (CoP) has announced their provisional compliance with the postponement of the protest. However, the organizers have emphatically stated that the Government of Liberia’s proposed new date and venue — Sunday, January 5, 2020 at the Antoinette Tubman Stadium — are unacceptable. Below are highlights of the CoP press conference, held today at 10 a.m. at the headquarters of Roots FM in Monrovia:
Source:Daily Observer
December 30, 2019 12:16 UTC
International Partners Concur with MoJ on Change of Protest Date
“As representatives of the United Nations, ECOWAS, the European Union, and the United States,” the joint statement from the diplomatic missions said, “we are among the many international partners who have invested heavily in Liberia’s peace and development. We have watched with pride as the Liberian people have passed important democratic milestones of hosting peaceful elections, debates, dialogues, and demonstrations. We also note the Council of Patriots’ press conference December 29 that assured all Liberians of their commitment to peaceful assembly and conformity with Liberian law and the sharing of details for their assembly. We, your partners, strongly endorse this plan and look forward to those successful and peaceful gatherings, supported and protected by your government. In its press conference, on December 29, 2019, the CoP, organizers of the December 30 protest, insisted that the protest is “well on course”.
Source:Daily Observer
December 30, 2019 03:45 UTC
CoP, MoJ Still at Odds over Protest Date, Venue
CoP says they are “well on course” for December 30 Protest but, MoJ, aiming to “balance the rights of all citizens”, wants change of date, venueAmidst the decision by the Ministry of Justice (MOJ) to defer permit and protection for the December 30 protest, the Council of Patriots (CoP) says the protest remains well on course as planned. He continued: “We have made our case that we want to exercise our democratic right to protest beginning tomorrow, December 30, 2019. “Over the last several months, we have been mobilizing for a peaceful protest. On June 7, 2019, we organized and held a peaceful protest for the first time in the history of Liberia. It is still not clear what course of action the Ministry of Justice will take if the CoP’s protest continues as planned.
Source:Daily Observer
December 30, 2019 03:33 UTC