According to a NaFAA press release, the two Fisheries projects include the ‘Livelihood Empowerment of women in small-scale fisheries (SSF) during and after COVID-19 and the Assessment of Sea Cucumber Fisheries along the coast in Liberia’. Monrovia- The government of Liberia through the National Fisheries and Aquaculture Authority, NaFAA on Monday signed two cardinal fisheries projects with the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) aimed at strengthening the Liberian fisheries sector. According to a NaFAA press release, the two Fisheries projects include the ‘Livelihood Empowerment of women in small-scale fisheries (SSF) during and after COVID-19 and the Assessment of Sea Cucumber Fisheries along the coast in Liberia’. At the same time the Assessment of Sea Cucumber Fisheries project is value at US$91,000.00 and will last for a period of twelve months. Meanwhile, speaking on the Assessment of Sea Cucumber Fisheries, the FAO Country Representative promised that FAO will provide the technical support to ensure that NaFAA achieve its desire objective to produce a sea cucumber management plan.

The project entitled “Green Footprints Beach Clean-up Initiative” which was conducted on the Dolphins Beach in Congo Town brought together schools’ administrators, students and climate activists among others. Monrovia – The Youth Go Green Network Liberia (YUGNET-Liberia) has conducted a day long beach clean-up exercise to educate Liberians in saving aquatic species in the country. By Siaway T. Miapue, Contributing WriterThe project entitled “Green Footprints Beach Clean-up Initiative” which was conducted on the Dolphins Beach in Congo Town brought together schools’ administrators, students and climate activists among others. The beaches are very important as they attract investors and are used for recreation centers among others” he said. She, at the same time called on youth in the country to join YUGNET-Liberia in making Liberia a better place by cleaning the environment.

GRAND KRU COUNTY – The Deputy Speaker of the 54th Legislature and Grand Kru County District # 2 Representative, Cllr. Among the three elementary schools under construction in three communities; George T Worjloh Elementary School in Sasstown, the Taybue Elementary School and the Chemgbettee Elementary School in Chemgbetee, and only the Chemgbetee Elementary School has been completed. Touching on the international front, the Deputy Speaker propounded: “We were pleased to be invited to join H.E. Meanwhile, in his prospects for the remaining three years, the Deputy Speaker said he would focus on communication network, education, health and roads. As for road, especially in Dorboh Statutory District, the Deputy Speaker has committed to rehabilitate the roads, and would install a communication network in Dweken.

MONROVIA – The government of Liberia through the National Fisheries and Aquaculture Authority, (NaFAA) recently signed two cardinal fisheries projects with the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) aimed at strengthening the Liberian fisheries sector. According to a NaFAA press release, the two Fisheries projects include the ‘Livelihood Empowerment of women in small-scale fisheries (SSF) during and after COVID-19 and the Assessment of Sea Cucumber Fisheries along the coast in Liberia’. The ‘Livelihood Empowerment of women in small-scale fisheries (SSF) during and after COVID-19’ project is in line with Sustainable Development Goal 1,2,3,8,9, and 14. Meanwhile, speaking earlier, FAO Country Representative to Liberia Maritztou Njie noted that the Liberian fisheries sector is very important to its citizens, strengthening food security and providing direct employment for those along the coast. Meanwhile, speaking on the Assessment of Sea Cucumber Fisheries the FAO Country Representative promised that FAO will provide the technical support to ensure that NaFAA achieves its desire objective to produce a sea cucumber management plan.

The female officer said she was told by the Professional Standard Division in Monrovia that she should go back to Maryland County and after three months they at the Professional Standard Division will get back to her. Sergeant Nimley has been assigned in Maryland County since 2010. Officer Nimley quickly came to the Central office in Monrovia for a properly investigate. According to Carter, the Professional Standard Division in Monrovia only asked for some time to verify information coming from Maryland County. “They have called the Professional Standard Division in Maryland County to do additional fact finding aside from the statements they gave to us.

Senator Lawrence is representing the people of Grand Bassa County in the Liberian Senate on the ticket of the Collaborating Political Parties (CPP). A few screaming headlines included: Sen. Nyonblee Karnga-Lawrence Ran Away From The President; Sen. Nyonblee Karnga-Lawrence Rejects Development in Grand Bassa County”. County tour descends to political maneuversShe further observed that the ongoing county tour of President Weah has a political motive. “Weah Projects” replace “Legislative Projects”Several projects being undertaken in the country presently are being dubbed “Weah Projects” by hierarchies and supporters of the CDC led-government. “All national undertakings and projects in the country including international efforts have come to be unwittingly named “Weah Projects”.

According to the Doyen of the Diplomatic Corps in Liberia, Ambassador Abdoulaye Dore, Liberia continues to witness the arrival of new heads of missions and international institutions since the commencement of the year 2021 under the administration of Minister Kemayah. Ambassador Dore pointed out that the Diplomatic Corps continue to embrace and welcome these Missions and International institutions in its “diplomatic circle”. DifficultiesAmbassador Dore pointed out that despite the achievements, the Diplomatic Corps in the country remains faced with challenges. He, however, used the occasion to further pay homage to fallen victims of the Coronavirus pandemic in Liberia. He used the occasion to commend Minister Kemayah for introducing a “new dynamism” into the diplomatic community since his ascendancy.

Peter Bleedi, NPP youth league vice chair for press and publicity, is calling on the Liberian President to look in the direction of the NPP to reduce what he called the perception that the CDC is divided and the NPP has been marginalized. MONROVIA – Since the death of the Internal Audit Agency (IAA) boss Mr. Emmanuel Barten Nyeswua, President George Weah is yet to name his successor. Peter Bleedi, NPP youth league vice chair for press and publicity, is calling on the Liberian President to look in the direction of the NPP to reduce what he called the perception that the CDC is divided and the NPP has been marginalized. We from the youth league of the NPP and I think by retaining Williams will take away the unnecessary political heteronomy that people perceived that the NPP is divided. “Because of the handsome integrity, we (NPP) have the government should be considering someone from that NPP to that integrity institution.

MONROVIA – The former Director General of the National Public Health Institute of Liberia (NPHIL), Dr. Mosoka P. Fallah has been selected as the recipient of the 2021 UK Alumni Global Impact Award. Dr. Fallah, a renowned global public health expert, was selected by University of Kentucky International Center (UKIC), the University of Kentucky Alumni Association, and the UK International Advisory Council (IAC) for the top international award. To be eligible for the award, all UK alumni must have received a degree from the University of Kentucky (in exceptional cases, attendance without a degree may be considered). Accordingly, the former NPHIL boss, who is also the Chief Executive Officer of Rescue Place International (RPI), was selected for the prestigious global award having passed all of the criteria. In a communication to him dated April 19, 2021, the organizer of the award wrote: “Dear Dr. Fallah, on behalf of the University of Kentucky International Center (UKIC), the University of Kentucky Alumni Association, and the UK International Advisory Council (IAC), it is my great pleasure to inform you that you have been selected as the recipient of the 2021 UK Alumni Global Impact Award.

Addressing a news conference in Monrovia, Nimba County Bar Association President, Cllr. Monrovia – The Nimba County Bar Association has condemned the recent violence in Ganta City, Nimba County that led to the burning of the biggest warehouse destroying over LD$34million worth of goods. Addressing a news conference in Monrovia, Nimba County Bar Association President, Cllr. “We, Nimba County Bar Association advise that all Nimbaians, irrespective of tribe, must obey and abide by all orders and precepts of courts. This is adherence to the rule of law.”The bar President also admonished Nimbaians and all Liberians to desist from making threats of war and engaging in violence.

Monrovia – Angie Brooks International Centre (ABIC) for Women’s Empowerment, Leadership Development, International Peace and Security over the weekend launched a slum peacepreneurs project to empower over 250 disadvantage youths across Montserrado County. Also speaking, the Chair of Board of ABIC, Madam Olubanke King-Akerele called on the disadvantage youths to make use of the skills acquired to contribute to national development. For her part, the Establishment Coordinator of ABIC, Yvette Chesson-Wureh urged disadvantage youths to create projects, using their skills to contribute positively to society. Andy Turay, a disadvantage youths of New Georgia Community and a beneficiary of the program, thanked Angie Brooks International Centre for the training. We continue to stay in streets, we will not be able to apply the skills we acquired for tomorrow,” Turay added.

Monrovia – Liberia internationally certified coach Alfred Kandakai has donated tennis rackets to several kids at the National Tennis Center. It is used for striking a ball or shuttlecock in games such as squash, tennis, racquetball, rackets, badminton, and padel. Coach Alfred who is the founder of youth for tennis said the donation was made possible through the assistance of his panthers in and out of Liberia. Alfred who is also technical director of the Liberia Tennis Federation said Youth for Tennis is mainly targeting girls who want to play tennis and take tennis as their official sport. The Liberian tennis coach said the kids have been trained for the last nine months and see a real prospect in the kids who will be ready for international competition in December of 2021.

Bong County Superintendent Hon. Esther Walker was on hand to welcome the CBL and USAID team, expressing satisfaction with the level of work on the Hub. CBL Executive Governor J. Aloysius Tarlue, Jr. said:“The CBL Cash Hub is good for Bong County and good for accessibility because of the central location of Bong County. LRA and CBL tellers will be at the Cash Hub to receive tax payments, as well as a Banking Hall set up, where deposits and withdrawals can be made. Basically, the Cash Hub will be a CBL Bank replicated in Bong County.

Ministries of Defense, Agriculture Sign MoU For the Re-activation of the Agriculture Company of the Armed Forces of LiberiaBARCLAY TRAINING CENTER – A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) has been signed between the Ministry of National Defense (MoD) and the Ministry of Agriculture (MoA) that will lead to the re-activation of the Agriculture Company of the Armed Forces of Liberia (AFL). The MoU comes in response to President George Weah’s request of establishing the AFL Agriculture Company to help address Liberia’s food insecurity challenges. Jeanine Milly Cooper, expressed thrill on bringing to fruition the President’s mandate of enhanced collaboration between the MoD and MoA to address Liberia’s challenge of food insecurity. The MoU seeks to develop a comprehensive strategy through the establishment of vocational training program for present and future veterans. According to the MoU, “The Ministries of Defense and Agriculture shall share experience and provide expertise within a framework that supports agriculture production.”

The training is part of a Liberia Media Initiative project co-financed by the European Union and implemented in collaboration with Internews, CEMESP and Local voices Liberia Media Network. “It is expected that each of you fellows would have filed five FOI requests, develop and publish five stories using the Liberia Freedom of Information Law”. Liberia Media Initiative Project Director – Samukai Konneh said “fellows have got to utilize every bit of the training and take advantage of the opportunity given them”. Executive Director of Independent Information commission of Liberia IC, Emmanuel Howe pledged support to work with the fellows to promote the independence of the journalism profession. Kanio Bai Gbala, Liberia’s Comptroller and Accountant General, Janga Kowo, and Cllr Mark Bedor Wla-Freeman- Commissioner of the Independent Information Commission (IIC).