Monrovia – The Foundation for Human Rights Defense Liberia (FOHRD) has begun the activation of one of its core programs— Hot Meal Feeding Initiative. Recently, FOHRD served a little over 350 bowls of hot meal to more than 200 students of the June L. Moore Public School and over 100 bowls to children and some adults in the VOA Oldfield Community. Your school has been captured in our program; so today, we have come with hot meal so that we can share with your institution,” Adolphus said on behalf of FOHRD’s Executive Director, Mr. Tee Wonokay, who is away in the US. Speaking further, Adolphus said they were identifying with the students as part of their basic human rights. “Many a times, other organizations come, they come with other activities; but you have become the first to come and identify with us with feeding for our children.

Despite, the GVL remains committed to its goal of reducing rural poverty and bringing the beginnings of long-term prosperity, healthcare and education to communities where the company operates and has not allowed its development shortfall to affect contributions to social and economic development of these communities. To date, GVL has also deposited over US$400,000 into Community Development Funds (CDF)s operated by the respective communities. In 2020, the Company embarked on its US$270,000 GVL Educational Support (GES) Program in Sinoe and Grand Kru Counties. The GES is on top of the commitment for educational support delivered by GVL in its MOU/SAs with the communities. GVL continues to maintain the Sinoe highway roads heading to Grand Kru and from Grand Kru highway to Maryland highway as it has done for the past 4 years.

Seyon, the Ninth President of the University of Liberia (UL) (1991-1996), recently announced his passing. Together with a few dedicated faculty, Dr. Seyon mobilized support from the World Food Program (WFP) Liberia Office and other partners to motivate the staff in cleaning the campus. He put in place psychosocial programs for students, faculty, and staff through trauma healing workshops. Dr. Seyon used his vast experience in educational administration to address faculty grievances. [1] Dunn, Elwood D. “Patrick Lawrence Nimene Seyon, 1938-2020: A Tribute.” Front Page Africa: October 16, 2020.

Monrovia – Quality of teaching is a major factor influencing whether or not parents send children to school, a new study on Liberian education finds. The study found that, when judging who is a good teacher, perceptions of teacher knowledge and practices are more influential than certifications or experience. The report also found that the perceived social status of the teaching profession in Liberia is low. Many Liberians see teaching at a private school as an acceptable status profession but see teaching at a public school as a low status profession. By understanding Liberian perceptions, IREX seeks to advance the organization’s understanding of the challenges hindering the transformation of the Liberian education system and begin to center local solutions around this knowledge.

World Food Day Media Event: (L-R): WFP’s Representative and Country Director, Ms. Karla Hershey; Minister of Agriculture, Hon Jeanine Cooper; and FAO’s Chief Technical Advisor / Officer-in-Charge, Mr. Jonathan Wesley Roberts. The aim is to build dynamic food systems which contribute to community-based agricultural growth and the strengthening of national economies. The need for concerted action to improve agricultural production while enhancing global supply chains and ending food waste is reflected in this year’s World Food Day theme: “Grow, Nourish, Sustain. Only together can we really reach Zero Hunger by 2030, and this could not be more relevant than in Liberia.”Another vital element in improving food systems is stopping food waste. The United Nations World Food Programme is the 2020 Nobel Peace Prize Laureate.

Monrovia — Two Liberian pathologists in the employ of the Government of Liberia (GOL) say they are conducting pro bono autopsy services on the remains of several top-notched Liberian auditors who died under mysterious circumstances in sequence in the country. Dr. Benedict B. Kollee, PathologistTwo days later, another auditor from the LRA, Mr. George Fahnboto, reportedly died in a vehicle accident around 72nd Paynesville, outside Monrovia. Following the mysterious deaths of the Liberian auditors, the government initiated the conduct of autopsies on the remains of the victims. He added that the outcome of the autopsies conducted will end some of the speculations or accusations surrounding the deaths of the Liberian auditors. Autopsies are also expected to be conducted on the remains of Mr. Fahnboto and Mr. Nyeswa by the two Liberian pathologists on Tuesday.

UNICCO President, Dahn K. DennisMONROVIA – The United Nimba Citizens’ Council (UNICCO) based in the United States has given its current leadership another two-year mandate without elections. At 6:30 PM Eastern Time, Sunday, September 13, 2020, UNICCO Board National Chairman, Mr. Nathan Biah, announced that President Dahn Kepayea Dennis and other officers of the current administration will continue for the next two years without elections. The chairman said, not only was UNICCO affected, the pandemic has affected all operations in the world. After the question and answer section was completed, Chairman Biah thanked all members for being a part of the decision making. Some chapters have extended membership rights to “all persons interested in the welfare of Liberia and Liberians” (Chicago Chapter Article III see page 69 in Nya Kwiawon Taryor, A Kee ZI, Constitution and by-Laws of UNICCO National & Local Chapters 1991).

After seven months of being in Ghana and briefly in Liberia, I returned to NYC for a short visit. As I observe these and many more changes in the great city, my mind went back to the book of Ecclesiastes in the Bible, specifically chapter 1 verse 2-3: “Vanity of vanities, saith the preacher, vanity of vanities, all is vanity. In my nation Liberia, I am reminded of the farm in Totota- the farm was owned by the late President Tubman. Everyone in his inner circle bought a house or land in that community as it was the seat of power. Today, in our nation Liberia, many would do whatever it takes to gain wealth.

Mr. Rennie told the BBC that while government regrets the mysterious deaths of four of its employees, there is no truth that the deceased were auditors. He was Deputy Head of Internal Audit the Liberia Bank for Development and Iinvestment; Head of Internal Audit at the defunct First Iinternational Bank; Head of Internal Audit UBA, Chief Internal Auditor Ministry of Finance, UNDP second head of Internal Audit at Finance and later at Public Works and Health Ministries under the the Internal Audit Agency Formulation. He added the Internal Audit Agency (IAA). Family Members BaffledFrontPageAfrica gathered that the deceased families expressed their discontent over the manner in which investigation to establish how their relatives died is going. The four auditors died in the space of eight days raising suspicions and public outcry and demand for speedy investigation.

US-based Auditor Calls on US Secretary of State to Grant President Weah’s Request In Aiding Investigation of Liberian Auditors’ Mysterious DeathsThe IAA boss Richard F. Chambers noted if the deaths of these of the professional Liberians were deliberately orchestrated by some sinister motives, it would be an attack on the Liberian people and democracy. Their deaths continue to spark public outrage, prompting President Weah to call for the assistance of the United States Government to help with ongoing investigation to uncover the true nature of their demises. Supporting President Weah’s request, Mr. While evidence of any wrongdoing in the recent deaths of the four auditors so far appears inconclusive, Mr. Vice President Jewel Howard Taylor, speaking from her recovery bed from Ghana, called for a speedy investigation in the ominous deaths of the auditors.

Sulunteh was officially welcomed into the CDC by the chairman of the party, Mulbah Morlu, at an elaborate program in Gbarnga. “For too long we have been scouting for a political home in the Liberian body politics; and in CDC we have a political home,” he said. As long I have decided to get married to the CDC, any child that the CDC nourishes becomes my child,” he said. Terming Yallah as “a lesser evil” among those vying for the Senate, Sulunteh called on his supporters to vote Yallah. The CDC chairman said Sulunteh will be rewarded in the future for joining the CDC.

House of Representatives’ Judiciary Committee’s Chairman Celebrates LIBTELCO’s Eligibility to Operate as GSM Company, Says Foreign Companies’ Control of Liberia’s Communication Network Poses Threats To National SecurityAccording to Cllr. Monrovia – Moments following the certification of Libtelco, the government’s telecommunications company, to operate like any other Mobile Network Operators in the country, the Chairman of the House of Representatives’ Judiciary Committee, Cllr. It also comes at a time the LTA and the two GSM companies were locked in stalemate over the implementation of the LTA’s surcharges’ regulation which led to sharp increment of voice and data charges by both GSM Companies. He said the Mobile Network Operators’ actions were illegal and intended to turn the citizens against the government. It is not a victory for the GSM companies as they are trying to make it,” he said.

He stated that prevalent reports of corruption make Liberia to appear like there are no laws on the book to prosecute cases of corruption in the society. According to him, President Weah and his officials clothed with the authority to combat against corruption are not holistic in fighting the menace. He stated that prevalent reports of corruption make Liberia to appear like there are no laws on the book to prosecute cases of corruption in the society. “There were more information given to the people of this nation on the L$16 billion; and the mop-up exercise. He noted that corrective measures must be taken by President Weah to move the country on the right trajectory.

Monrovia – Volleyball Stakeholders Friday inducted Otis Nyannah as president of the local volleyball, bringing the number of presidents of the Liberia Volleyball Association to two. Moifee Kanneh was elected and inducted for a four-year tenure in November 2018, but recently, the Youth and Sports Ministry and the Liberia National Olympic Committee organized another election which saw Otis Nyanneh, a former Volleyball star elected as president. Otis Nyanneh was inducted as President of the Volleyball Association along with James K. Ndebe as Vice-president and Gilbert Kyne as Secretary-general, Abraham Hinneh and Oretha S. Carter as Assistant Secretary-general and Treasurer respectively. For his part, the President of the Volleyball Association Otis Nyanneh promised to rebrand the sport, to gain International recognition like it used to be in the past. “The Liberia Volleyball Association will move forward under my leadership”.

As The Ex CSKA MOscow Star Joins LISCR FCMonrovia – Former CSKA Moscow forward Sekou Jabateh Oliseh has joined Liberia Football Association First Division Club LISCR Football Club on free transfer. Sekou Jabateh Oliseh has not played competitive football since 2016 following his knee injury. “Welcome to LISCR FC Sekou, feel at home as I present to you this jersey with your name on it,” Bedell said at the official signing and Unveiling ceremony. He said he was happy when LISCR FC approached him to sign him, something he said came at the right time. “You Know what it means one of the best football players ever coming from Liberia going down, you know injury can happen in football.