MONROVIA — In an effort to boost maternal health in the country, a non-for-profit charity organization, Life for African Mothers (LFAM) has boosted the country’s maternal health by distributing over US$250,000 worth of assorted medication free-of-charge around Monrovia and its environs. According to him, LFAM is also has been working in eight of the 15 counties of Liberia training midwives and also providing needed maternal medication for less fortunate mothers and their babies. The LFAM Country Rep. further disclosed that health centers benefitting from the medication include: Redemption Hospital, James David Memorial Hospital, Duport Road Health Center and other surrounding health centers around the country. Gorman indicated that since 2008, she been ensuring that mothers and babies in Cameroon, received affordable maternal healthcare. Meanwhile, the LFAM Country Representative noted that these recent medication brought in country are essential for maternal health.

According to LNBCC’s Project Officer, Tracy Kollie, the three-day training was meant to prepare entrepreneurs in Liberia to meet the criteria of business in the Netherlands as a mean of promoting trade between the two countries. Monrovia – More than 15 small and medium enterprises (SMEs) have benefited from a three-day training aimed at building their capacity to improve their businesses to meet international standards. By Siaway T. Miapue, Contributing WriterThe training was organized by the Liberia Netherlands Business and Culture Council (LNBCC) sponsored by the Dutch Enterprise Organization (RVO) and implemented by Entrepreneurship Inc. and the Corporate Resource Specialists International (CRSI). She said the three-day training was meant to prepare entrepreneurs in Liberia to meet the criteria of business in the Netherlands as a mean of promoting trade between the two countries. She revealed that studies conducted by LNBCC showed that businesses in Liberia have not met the Criteria of Dutch businesses, hence the reasons behind the workshop.

The Judicial Inquiry Commission investigation of the case continued at year’s end.”It is very disconcerting, troubling and disheartening to see in the Liberia Human Rights Report that the US State Department is spreading falsehood by quoting Global News Network, an extremely unreliable online tabloid. The “misinformation” provided is false, malicious, and a patent attempt to sully the reputation of the Commercial Court Chief Judge, Eva Mappy Morgan, which has been built over decades. Brosius Vindicates Judge Morgan in US$3.4M ‘Illegal Bank Withdrawal’ Claim | Liberian ObserverFurther, on October 3, 2018, the FrontPageAfrica newspaper reported that Liberian businessman, Amos P.K. Brosius made the disclosure on Monday, October 1, 2018 when he appeared in court (Commercial Court) to answer to a four-count writ of summons for contempt on the allegation of corruption. The US State Department should be the very last entity to give credence to irresponsible online tabloid reports.

Paynesville – Liberian First Lady, Ambassador Clar Marie Weah has reassured girls of her unflinching support to their growth and development to become confident and productive leaders for tomorrow. As Mother of the Nation, the Liberian First Lady is poised to help girls recover or avoid encountering such a difficult experience. For their part, the students commended the First Lady for the audience with them and her unwavering support to women and girls’ development. The girls in separate voices urged the First Lady to continue her humanitarian work to improve the lives of the underprivileged women and girls in the country. Also speaking, a representative of the girls’ parents and ELWA Academy Pastor Antoinette Kpadeh expressed delight and profound appreciation for Mrs. Weah passion and support for girls.

MONROVIA – The Ministry of Mines and Energy, is calling for accelerated global collaboration in combating climate change, and reducing greenhouse gas emission (GHG) below two percent Celsius. According to Assistant Minister Thompson, experts on climate change face an even more daunting challenge to make impact towards changing perception, myth, inherent socialization, culture, behaviors, and way of life. Assistant Minister Thompson was speaking upon his return from Kampala, Uganda, where he represented Liberia, along with the technical team of the CBIT project. “The success story of Uganda CBIT handling and managing the MRV system is worth tapping into as we as a country have jumpstarted this initiative under our own CBIT.” Assistant Minister Thompson asserted. Liberia’s Capacity Building for Transparency Initiative (CBIT) project is geared towards concerted efforts in building and strengthening Liberia’s national capacity to implement the transparency elements of the Paris Climate Agreement.

“Go to the minister’s office, you’ll see several applications for IPDs for frozen foods on her desk. Multiple attempts to get comments from Minister Diggs did not materialize. “We have been contacted by several businesses that they are not getting IPDs to import their frozen foods and that is true. but she is the Minister and nothing we can do about,” one of the ministers at the Commerce Ministry told FrontPageAfrica when contacted for comments. Credible information obtained by FrontPageAfrica indicate that Assistant Minister Somah went on to process IPDs in absence of the Minister Diggs when the she was on tour with the President.

He accused Senator Snowe of using his items donated to run his personal campaign at the time. Senator Snowe reacted by rallying scores of newly elected Senators to attend an appreciation program at the C. H. Dewey football field in Tubmanburg. He clarified that he did not make any commitment to supporting President Weah second term bid. He vowed to support President Weah’s second term ambition if “even 50% of what the President says he will do” comes to fruition. President Weah made no commitment to me that because we are friends when election comes he will support me.

The protesters stormed the prison facility in Plebo Sodoken District and broke through, leading to the escape of 91 Inmates, and also vandalized the police deport, destroying essential documents. “The gruesome murder of the young Nyemah, does have a semblance of ritualism which must be totally abolished in Maryland County and all of Liberia,” Speaker Chambers added. Last week’s violent protests, Speaker Chambers said, reflect negatively on the image of residents of the county. He also thanked President George Weah for his decisiveness in taking a hands-on approach to restore calm in Maryland County. “Now that the President has imposed curfew in Maryland County, I crave the indulgence of all persons within the territorial boundaries of Maryland County to abide by the requirements set forth for the enforcement of the curfew,” he said.

QUITE RECENTLY, a Finnish court commenced the trial of Gibril Massaquoi, a Sierra Leonean accused of war crimes allegedly committed in Liberia between 2001 and 2002. The charges associated with the alleged war crimes were brought against him in a Finnish court. IN NOVEMBER 2020, the investigating judge in his closing order had requested the indictment of Kunti K. for crimes of torture and barbaric acts. KUNTI K.’S TRIAL will be the first in France, since the establishment of the French war crimes division in 2012, not connected to the 1994 Rwandan genocide. LIBERIA’S FAILURE to take issues of accountability for war crimes seriously is simply adding to a rising sense of impunity.

Monrovia — Popular Liberian talkshow host Prophet Key has denied being deported from Morocco, terming the allegations as “an irresponsible lie”. Costa posted: “The Moroccan government, a few weeks ago, ordered Prophet Key to leave their country or face deportation. Prophet Key claimed that Costa has developed envy for him since he began his talkshow via social media. Taking photos in front the Pentagon doesn’t necessarily mean you had a meeting in the Pentagon,” Prophet Key said. And in an apparent response, Costa posted that Prophet Key had been ordered to leave Morocco or face deportation.

EAST International is implementing the construction of a 45km 4-lane ELWA–RIA Road costing up to US$101m. According to him, all equipment needed for the first phase of the project have been procured and the work has started. Mr. Toney also informed this paper that what stands as a major challenge for the project is the Junk River which he said is 110 meters. The framework calls for the project to be executed into three lots which include: 1) from Roberts International Airport to Junk River Bridge; 2) from Junk River Bridge to ELWA junction and; 3) the construction of the Junk River Bridge and the upgrading of the existing bridge. The new road, when completed, will have a toll location, which is the Junk River Bridge.”The RIA road is a project that is long overdue because of the safety hazards presented by its narrowness and darkness.

ABUJA, Nigeria –– The Africa CEO Merit Awards has named humanitarian Amb. Every year, the “AFRICA CEO MERIT AWARDS” recognizes CEO from all over the world who are making great impact in the lives of our society and also change makers who are shaping the socio-economic growth of Africa during a given year. Karishma said I am extremely overwhelmed and elated to receive this prestigious award Today here in Abuja, Nigeria, as one of “AFRICA’S MOST OUTSTANDING NGO FOUNDERS”. With cohesiveness, good heart, assisting each other, and valuing human dignity, we can make the world a better place for us all.”Meanwhile, the award show took place at the “AFRICA CEO MERIT HOUSE” in Abuja, Nigeria. CHRIS ODEY, Media Group, the AFRICA CEO MERIT COMMITTEE, and also hosts the Women in Business Annual Leadership Meeting dedicated to women leaders, and in 2019 launched the Africa CEO Network, the most powerful and influential network.

Temple of Justice, Monrovia — The Supreme Court has ruled out electoral fraud in the complaint filed by Othello Doe Nagbe in the December 8 by-election for District 2 in Sinoe County. The high court said the complaint alleging electoral fraud and irregularities is a mere allegation. The high court made judgement in the case on Thursday, March 29, 2021. Reading the Supreme Court’s judgement, Associate Justice Sie-A-Nyene G. Yuoh said candidate Nagbe complaint filed to the high court alleging fraud and irregularities is a mere allegation. Based on the alleged fraud and irregularities, candidate Nagbe requested the Election Magistrate in the county to conduct a re-run in the entire district.

Monrovia – Rivergee County District #1 Representative, Alexander Poure has confirmed his departure from the opposition All Liberian Party to join the governing Coalition for Democratic Change. Rep Poure revealed that his decision to join the CDC is not about securing his seat, stressing even if Jesus Christ holds someone’s hand in his district, he could come victorious. According to Rep Poure, he has turned in his resignation from the ALP and I had filled in the Coalition for Democratic Change membership form. Rep Poure revealed that the decision was a personal conviction and also with a supported called from the people that he represents,“The decision was not hastened. The reception is not bad because people in the CDC are welcoming,” Rep Poure said.

Operating under the code name 91 Bravo, Solomon humanitarian activities is concentrated mainly in District 13, the home of his birth. The foundation is at the moment helping to strengthen the District 13 capacity in the areas of safe drinking water, electricity and health care delivery. At the colorful ceremony, the spokesperson of the women group recalled the positive impact 91 Bravo operations is making in their community. Madam Everlyn Sackor emphasize that women of District 13 will remain to be grateful to the CEO of 91 Bravo Solomon Cheapoo Sr. for the love he has shown to their community. Mr. Cheapoo disclosed that he is surprise by the honor because he never realize that beneficiaries of his community Programme were closely monitoring his activities.