Her daughter got wounded when the tree fell upon their roof. She narrates that the rain was falling heavily and she had just returned from selling as a petit trader. “We were inside, I just came from selling but the children were watching TV, I just heard them screamed, Mama!! In June of 2019, the National Disaster Management Agency (NDMA), in partnership with the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) of Liberia and the United Nations Development Program (UNDP) commenced a two-day national stakeholder, on developing a disaster risk assessment and national risk reduction strategy for Liberia. The NDMA body mandated to lay down the policies, plans and guidelines for Disaster Management to ensure timely and effective preparedness, response, recovery, prevention and mitigation to disasters.

Monrovia – Representative Moses Acarous Gray (CDC- District #8 Montserrado County) has told GSM companies operating in Liberia to leave Liberia if they want to or “pay money they legally owe the Government of Liberia. “The LTA and GSM companies agreed on floor charge since September and since then companies have collected the money but are refusing to pay to government its percentage. Their quest not to pay the surcharge is an exploitation that must be halted as the agreed to have started the payment since March. They cannot be collecting money and cannot pay the government.”“Some of the GSM companies have threatened to leave if we insist on them paying the money. Said Rep. Gray: “Since September they been collecting that money, now when it’s time to pay, they don’t want to.

Liberia: House of Reps Not Shutting Down Despite COVID-19 Concerns at LegislatureThe head of Communications and Political Affairs in the office of Speaker Chambers, George D. Watkins said, though the House is cogniszant of the situation at the Liberian senate, it has not considered any decision to suspend sessions. Capitol Hill, Monrovia – The office of House Speaker, Bhofal Chambers has debunked speculations that the House of Representatives is suspending sessions amid report of a first COVID-19 case at the Liberian Legislature. The Senate’s Assistant Secretary, Jannave Verdier-Massaquoi was tested positive COVID-19 and is currently seeking treatment at the 14 Military Hospital in Margibi County. On the opposite wing of the Building, there have been nonstop speculations that the House of Representatives is also shutting down all of its activities. “The leadership of the House of Representatives has not reached any decision for closure,” Watkins said.

The Mayor is part of a few government officials who have adhered to health authorities’ appeal for voluntary testing amidst a sharp increase in the number of coronavirus cases in Liberia. MONROVIA – The Mayor of Monrovia has undergone voluntary testing for coronavirus and is urging all residents within Monrovia to follow his example by turning up at any of the sample collection sites to give samples for testing for the COVID-19. The Ministry of Health and the National Public Health Institute of Liberia (NPHIL) have been calling on the public, especially public officials to voluntarily avail themselves for COVID-19 test. Liberia currently has 516 confirmed cases, 243 active cases, 240 recovery and 33 deaths with the total of 12 counties affected. The Monrovia City Mayor reechoed calls for every employee of the Monrovia City Government as well as Active Case Finders, Mobilizers and Communicators to lead by example by participating in the voluntary COVID-19 testing exercise.

Evergreen produces ginger beer (sweetened and unsweetened), orange and mango juices, and bissap. Monrovia – What began as a homemade drink for her family is steadily becoming a business for Verity Evergreen Neufville-Sonkarlay and her husband, Ralph. Evergreen produces ginger beer (sweetened and unsweetened), orange and mango juices, and bissap. “When COVID-19 came we learned that ginger had a part to play, we came up with the Evergreen special. Evergreen currently supplies juices to D’ Calabash Hotel, its single biggest customer.

MARIE FLOMO TOLD REPORTERS: “Stealing from people is the usual business that I do. Flomo was arrested by the Liberia National Police on June 15, for the commission of the crimes of Theft of Property, Burglary, Criminal Trespass and Robbery. Madam Flomo then collected the items from the trunk of the car and made away with them. Police investigation, according to the charge sheet, held defendant Flomo responsible for the alleged stealing of missing items at the wedding ceremonies. However, Ms. Flomo later told judicial reporters that stealing at wedding ceremonies is her habit.

Ambassador Tunde O. Ajisomo, Laila O. Gad and other Guests celebrating the 30th Day of the African Child on Tuesday, 16 June 2020 at the ECOWAS House in MonroviaMonrovia – When Liberia joined the African continent in commemorating the 30th anniversary of the Day of the African Child, a strong call for access to the “child-friendly justice” system in Africa was highlighted. Despite the government’s efforts, Ambassador Ajisomo stressed that a lot has to be done as the problems affecting Liberian children are still enormous and require urgent attention. According to the ECOWAS Ambassador, the rights of the African child have been neglected by parents or guardians whom, he said, have abandoned their responsibility to their children. He also mentioned that the country’s justice system has not paid adequate attention and commitment to promoting “child-friendly justice system. The ECOWAS Ambassador also praised Liberia for ratifying the African Charter on the rights and welfare of the child in 1992 and the Convention on the rights of the child on the 4th of June, 1993, and domesticated both under the Children Law of Liberia 2012.

When I was smoking the drugs, it used to make me feel fine, like I am on top of the world. I had no willing mind to leave drugs.”Harmon and others, who are now involved into some constructive ventures, are now being helped by the New Life Recovery Center (NLRC). “I got involved because I saw my friends with money; I wanted to handle big money, too. She had gone to pick him up; she seemed a little worried that her son was leaving the recovery center and won’t be monitored. She feared that he was moving back into the same community he got hooked on drugs in the first place.

We cannot breathe because we barely have food to eat and the atmosphere around us has no peace. Due to the Covid-19, LPS could not host an indoor event to commemorate the International Day of the African Child. The event featured children from across Africa, who read poems, and presented on the rights of the child. Prince read the history surrounding the Day of the African Child and Ms. Lawenda George from Sierra Leone, sang ‘We Are the World’. Of the 57 million primary school-aged children currently out of school around the world, over half are from sub-Saharan Africa.

MONROVIA – Deputy Youth and Sports Minister, G. Andy Quamie has urged the Liberia Football Association and stakeholders to use dialogue in order to enhance the development of football in Liberia. But speaking to delegates, the former Watanga FC’ president cautioned stakeholders to avoid agitating as his team was once marginalized during past administration at the LFA. President and members of the executive committee, I hope that you will continue to engage with stakeholders in discussing the way in which football development can be enhance,” Quamie said. “Football can only be the winner if both stakeholders and those in power can work together. He, however, told the president and members of the executive committee to make themselves available to discuss football matters.

Monrovia – LISCR FC have confirmed the departure of striker Sam Kollie, who joined the club in 2018. “We can confirm the departure of Sam Kollie after the expiration of his contract. LISCR signed the forward from Fassell FC as a free agent on a three-year deal in February of 2018. Prior to joining LISCR FC, Kollie was among the best strikers on the local scene for years. The 26 year-old frontman helped Fassell FC win the 2014 Liberian FA Cup and represented the “Soccer Missionaries” in the 2015 CAF Confederation Cup.

ABUJA – The ECOWAS Ministerial Coordination Committee on Transport, Logistics and Trade has made recommendations on the harmonized and gradual re-opening of land, air and sea borders for restoring cross border economic activities, especially for movement of humanitarian personnel, medical supplies and equipment and essential goods in the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic. They also held that the reopening has become imperative in view of the need to revive the economies of ECOWAS member countries. Following a review of the evolution of the COVID-19 pandemic in respective Member States, a third phase of opening air and land borders to other countries with low and controlled levels (according to WHO classifications) of COVID-19 contamination rates will be pursued. The Ministers further called for accurate information sharing on opening-up measures among Member States in the spirit of solidarity, collective self-reliance and inter-State co- operation through bilateral and multilateral consultations. The Ministerial Coordinating Committee, chaired by Nigeria’s Aviation Minister Senator Hadi Sirika, made a plea for “strong and determined support for the ownership and implementation of the guidelines” once adopted by the ECOWAS Authority of Heads of State and Government.

MONROVIA – President George Weah’s recent nominations to the National Elections Commission (NEC) have once again come under a barrage of criticisms as the neutrality of both the chairman and co-chair-designate has come under questioning by the opposition bloc and civil society. Report by Lennart Dodoo, [email protected]President Weah on Monday nominated Mrs. Davidetta Browne Lansanah as Chairman of the National Elections Commission (NEC). She was subsequently appointed Acting Chair of the Commission after President Weah withdrew the nomination of the then Chairman-designate, Cllr. The former President’s move was an attempt to bring some balance to the elections commission. Mr. Bloh referenced Section 2.5 of the Elections Law which prohibits anyone on the Board of Commissioners at the Elections Commission from being a political party affiliate.

They are migrants who were obviously prepared to risk their lives by crossing the Mediterranean Sea in small boats to Europe. Despite these dreadful stats, the stranded Liberians in Niger said they were hopeful of reaching either Spain, Italy, or Greece to seek greener pasture. But their journeys were cut short when they were arrested by police and “deported to the desert of Niger” – the IOM camp. Alieu Bility is regarded as the leader for the stranded Liberian migrants in the IOM camp. When asked about the 62 stranded migrants in Niger, Mr. Logan said the LRRC “don’t have enough information on them” and that he will contact the Liberia Immigration Service to get further clarity.

The Vessels Will Undergo Joint Pre-Licensing Inspection By NaFAA, LiMA With Other Line Ministries And Agencies As Part Of The Due Diligence ProcessMonrovia – The National Fisheries and Aquaculture Authority (NaFAA) says six trawlers which previously expressed interest to fish in Liberia waters arrived at the Freeport of Monrovia, on Saturday, June 13, 2020 to undergo pre-licensing procedures. Said the NaFAA statement: “It is worth clarifying that invitation for pre-licensing inspection does not necessary means that those six vessels will be licensed to fish in Liberia waters. As part of the Fisheries 2010 regulation and consistent with NaFAA’s 2010 Act, all fishing vessels licensed to fish in Liberia’s territorial waters must present a ‘CATCH PLAN’ which will be in line with the NaFAA’s Fisheries Management Plan (FMP). However, NaFAA’s remain focus and committed to providing more fresh fish on our domestic market so as to eradicate food insecurity. And as a transparent institution, the list of license vessels is published on its website.