Southeast Women’s Land Rights Group Formed
A group whose goal is to protect and promote the rights of women in Southeastern Liberia was formed recently at a regional women’s conference held recently in Greenville, Sinoe County. The 35 women delegates came from host Sinoe, as well as Maryland, Grand Kru, and Rivercess counties. “We, the delegates attending this conference, commit ourselves to act collectively to foster women’s rights in the region, recognizing that effective implementation of the land rights laws, especially the provision on women’s rights, will be crucial in ensuring protection for women’s rights to use, management and ownership of land,” the resolution read. The Land Rights Act was praised across the world for recognizing women’s ownership of land when it was passed into law last year. The project should have ended in 2018 but was extended for an additional one year after the enactment of the new land law.
Source:Daily Observer
December 27, 2019 07:41 UTC
Liberia: Lawmaker Explains Why He Voted For Printing New L$4 Billion Banknotes
4), Thomas Goshua (Unity Party, District No. 10, Montserrado) Rastolyn Suacoco Dennis (Liberia Transformation Party, District No. 8, Nimba County), Richard Nagbe Koon(Unity Party, Montserrado County, District No. 1, River Gee County), Richard Koon(Unity Party, Montserrado County, District No. 11) and Dr. George B. Samba(Independent, District No, 12, Montserrado County).
Source:Front Page Africa
December 27, 2019 02:03 UTC
TPS New Law to Also Benefit Spouses and Children – FrontPageAfrica
The Liberian Refugee Immigration Fairness (LRIF) provision introduced by Senator Jack (D-RI) was contained in Section 7611 of the NDAA. The momentous bill, enacted exclusively for Liberians, was signed into law on Dec. 20, 2019 by President Donald Trump. USCIS will accept properly filed applications until Dec. 20, 2020, one year from the enactment of the LRIF.”USCIS also disclosed in its announcement that “the spouses, unmarried children under 21, and unmarried sons and daughters 21 or older of eligible Liberian nationals” are also eligible for Green Cards. According to the provisions of the LRIF, legal permanent residency would be approved as of the date of arrival in the United States for eligible applicants, and the USCIS is mandated to issue work authorization for anyone with application pending for more than 180 days. The workshops are expected to be held in a bid to inform Liberians of the immigration process, as well as their rights and privileges under the new law.
Source:Front Page Africa
December 27, 2019 00:57 UTC
Liberia: ‘I Have Never Participated in Acts of Violence’, Mayor Koijee Replies US Congressman
STRONG DENIAL: First, I have never at any point in my life participated in acts of violence. Rep. Smith, in a scathing indictment of Liberia under President George expressed concerns in a statement this week, that the political situation in Liberia was deteriorating and worsening. Now the Monrovia City Mayor is separately adding his voice to specific allegations against him by the US lawmaker, declaring in a statement Thursday that he has never participated in any acts of violence in his life. I am especially concerned by allegations surrounding Monrovia Mayor Jefferson Koijee and the thuggish behavior of the Congress for Democratic Change Security Force he heads. First, I have never at any point in my life participated in acts of violence.
Source:Front Page Africa
December 27, 2019 00:33 UTC
Scholarship Effort Launched for Journalism Students in Liberia Will See Brothers of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity in Liberia April 2020
They included United States Congresswoman Yvette D. Clarke, Former New York City Comptroller John C. Liu and City Councilwoman Debi Rose, whose district in Staten Island includes the largest Liberian community in the United States. Four mass communications students at the University of Liberia were announced as the first recipients of the scholarship. It was during that time that Jonathan Hicks formed a connection with Liberia and its people that would last throughout his life. While in Liberia, he was a guest lecturer in the Mass Communications Department at the University of Liberia. In honor of Jonathan Hicks several brothers of Kappa Alpha Psi will be traveling to Monrovia, Liberia April 2020 to award the recipients of this year’s scholarships and affirm their continued commitment to this honorable program.
Source:Front Page Africa
December 27, 2019 00:11 UTC
Liberia: Southeast Women’s Land Rights Group Formed
Participants at the conference/SDIGREENVILLE, SINOE – A group whose goal is to protect and promote the rights of women in Southeastern Liberia was formed at the end of a regional women’s conference in Greenville, Sinoe County recently. “We, the delegates attending this conference commit ourselves to act collectively to foster women’s rights in the region recognizing that effective implementation of the land rights laws, especially the provision on women’s rights will be crucial in ensuring protection for women’s rights to use, management and ownership of land,” the resolution read. The Land Rights Act was praised across the world for recognizing women’s ownership of land when it was passed into law last year. The project should have ended in 2018but was extended for an additional one year after the enactment of the new land law. It has two objectives: to increase rural communities understanding on the land rights law and strengthen rural communities’ ownership and control over their customary lands and resources.
Source:Front Page Africa
December 26, 2019 22:52 UTC
Faith Foundation Liberia, Cox Evangelistic Ministries, Others to Host Children’s Year-End Party
According to the organizers, over 2000 children from around Liberia are expected to be hosted during the party. In October 2019, FFL, CEM and partners purchased over 3000 sets of toys in the USA and shipped them to Liberia for this party. Dr. Berry: “The party is originally set-up to show a fun idea for kids to joyfully end the year. Dr. Berry further stated that the end of the year party is a way to give back and celebrate with children from all backgrounds. Over the years, FFL founder has dedicated his life and resources to providing scholarships for students across Liberia and other parts of Africa.
Source:Front Page Africa
December 26, 2019 22:52 UTC
United States Government Issues ‘Demonstration Alert’ For Citizens
MONROVIA – Ahead of the December 30 ‘Weah Step Down’ protest, the Government of the United States of America (USA), through its Embassy accredited near Monrovia, has issued a demonstration alert for its citizens. ICOP believed that COP’s decision to stage a protest is intended to undermine the country’s peace and stability and ‘undermine the constitution’. But in a statement posted on its website, the United States Embassy accredited near Monrovia cautioned its citizens to avoid the areas of the demonstration. S citizens residing or coming into Liberia that, “even events intended to be peaceful can turn confrontational and escalate into violence”. Multiple groups are expected to demonstrate on different issues facing Liberians in various areas of Monrovia.
Source:Front Page Africa
December 26, 2019 22:41 UTC
Independent COP Wants ‘Counter-Protest’ On December 30
Frank Musa Dean, the Independent Council of Patriots (ICOP) expressed interest to stage a ‘peaceful counter-protest’ on December 30. ICOP believed that the December 30 ‘Weah Step Down’ protest has an ulterior motive. “We are pleased to inform the authorities of our intention to stage a peaceful counter-protest on December 30, 2019 beginning at 4 am. We will come out on December 30 and we will stay on the streets until President Weah steps down”. But COP Founder, Costa denied the involvement of opposition political parties in the orchestration of the December 30 protest.
Source:Front Page Africa
December 26, 2019 22:30 UTC
ECOWAS endorses Adesina for second term as President of the African Development Bank
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has endorsed the candidacy of African Development Bank (AfDB) President Akinwumi Adesina for a second term at the helm of the institution. “In recognition of the sterling performance of Dr. Akinwumi Adesina during his first term of office as President of the African Development Bank, the Authority endorses his candidacy for a second term as the President of the bank,” ECOWAS said in a communique issued after the meeting. Adesina is the eighth elected President of the African Development Bank Group. “You can always count on the African Development Bank – your Bank,” Adesina told delegates. These efforts are a key part of the regional integration agenda championed by the African Development Bank, as exemplified by the African Continental Free Trade Area, which aims to become the world’s largest free trade zone.
Source:Daily Observer
December 26, 2019 19:41 UTC
Kroll to Assist CBL Procure ‘Limited, Additional’ LRD
The aim of the technical assistance program is to assist the CBL to more effectively perform its core functions of managing the Liberian currency and creating the necessary monetary stability for broad-based, inclusive economic growth. This technical assistance includes assisting the CBL undertaking an open and competitive procurement process for currency printing, tracking the shipment of the currency from the printer to the CBL’s vaults, and properly placing the additional currency into the banking system and broader economy. It is important to note that USAID support would be limited to technical assistance provided by Kroll Associates. The Government of Liberia will pay all costs associated with the printing and transport of the additional banknotes. The United States is pleased to help the Central Bank strengthen its capacity to manage the country’s money supply in a way that helps families across Liberia better meet their basic needs, and fuels inclusive economic growth.”
Source:Daily Observer
December 26, 2019 19:41 UTC
Liberia’s Defiant Ones: Meet the Lawmakers Who Rejected Printing of New LD4Billion Banknotes
Rep. Jay Nagbe Sloh (Unity Party, Sinoe District No. 2) told FPA Thursday that only a handful of the members of the lower house rejected the request to print more money. 4), Thomas Goshua (Unity Party, District No. 10, Montserrado) Rastolyn Suacoco Dennis (Liberia Transformation Party, District No. “The CBL reassures the public of its commitment to strengthening its internal processes, as part of the much-needed reform of the Bank.
Source:Front Page Africa
December 26, 2019 19:18 UTC
Liberia: UBA Foundation embarks on CSR Programmes
MONROVIA – UBA Foundation, the Corporate social responsibility arm of United Bank for Africa embarked on its annual social impact programmes in Liberia to give back to the community. The Foundation began with its Each One Teach One initiative where staff of UBA Liberia donated school materials and thought students of the Monrovia Demonstration School lifesaving skills. Than on December 20, 2019, the UBA Foundation launched its, Food Bank to feed the homeless, poor and needy. The UBA Foundation team in Liberia visited the Era Supermarket, Vamoma Junction and served community members where their Head Office is hosted (Broad Street). The Head of the Foundation in Liberia, Melody Ketter who led the team explained how important such initiative was for the staff of UBA Liberia and the UBA Foundation as a whole.
Source:Front Page Africa
December 26, 2019 18:56 UTC
Nmah Clarke Humanitarian Group Puts Smiles on 470 Families for the Christmas
The Center also has a free feeding program, which has been giving hot meals to over 250 kids, every Saturday, as of December 2018. Every July 26 and Christmas Season, we received food, clothes, and sometimes grease and copybooks from the Nmah Clarke Family. At least my family has Christmas.” She said it shaking the tails of her lappas weakly. 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. On Saturday, December 28 will end the one-year’s pilot initiative of free lunch for kids, which was launched on Saturday, December 22, 2018.
Source:Front Page Africa
December 26, 2019 18:55 UTC
Liberia: Family of Late Cllr. Brumskine Wants Liberians Continue Fallen Patriarch’s Legacy
Monrovia – The family of the late Cllr. Charles Walker Brumskine has urged Liberians to uphold the legacy of their fallen patriarch by practicing integrity and putting the needs of others before self. Thee family said, “while they are heartbroken over the loss of their patriarch, they are not without hope.”The statement reads: “The family of the late Cllr. Charles Walker Brumskine. She said, the late Cllr.
Source:Front Page Africa
December 26, 2019 18:22 UTC