3 Children Get Cllr. J. Fonati Koffa Scholarship up to Bachelor Degrees Level
MONROVIA – Three elementary students in District 2 Grand Kru County, have been awarded scholarships up to Bachelor Degrees by Liberia’s Deputy Speaker Cllr. J. Fonati Koffa who has been on a 45 communities tour in his district made the disclosure in Barforwin where he presented his 3rd Annual Legislative Report. “Parents of those children should contact my office immediately.”Parents of the school going children on Tuesday burst into unspeakable joy accompanied with torrential tears, singing and dances, when Grand Kru County District #2 Representative Cllr. According to Chief of Staff Hilary Koffa, the scholarships take immediate efrect beginning the second semester of the 2020/2021 academic school year. Koffa’s Ahteenah Development Incorporated (ACI) scholarship or financial aid —- attending schools in Grand Kru, Maryland and Montserrado Counties, from elementary to higher education (vocational, colleges and universities).
Source:Front Page Africa
April 30, 2021 07:41 UTC
Liberia: Residents Call for More Awareness to Boost COVID-19 Vaccine Campaign
Paynesville – Several residents of Paynesville are hesitant about adhering to calls by health authorities to be vaccinated with the COVID-19 vaccine, citing lack of sustained awareness about the benefits of being inoculated. Zazay claims that “lack of proper awareness about the vaccination campaign” is casting doubts in the minds of many Liberians. Despite the awareness about the Covid-19 vaccination on local radio stations, some say they have heard little about the process. Lawrance Dayougar, another resident of Paynesville, added that there is an increasing need for a nationwide awareness campaign to counter misinformation about the vaccine. And the WHO added that COVID-19 vaccines are safe, and “getting vaccinated will help protect you against developing severe COVID-19 disease and dying from COVID-19”.
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April 30, 2021 07:39 UTC
Liberia: Senate Trashes Report on COVID-19 Stimulus Food Distribution; Says WFP Needs to Clarify
The legislature approved a $25 million stimulus package to provide food for vulnerable communities in collaboration with the World Food Program (WFP), offset loans to vulnerable traders, and pay utility bills for some households, among other things. Appearing before the Senate Thursday, Prof. Tarpeh said the 2.3 million people who received the stimulus package were those whose lives were ravaged by the lockdown. Edwin Melvin Snowe of Bomi was one of many senators who questioned the sincerity of the WFP distribution, claiming that the distribution process was characterized by theft. I strongly advice plenary to constitute a committee to investigate the COVID-19 stimulus package. This legislature was criticized for passing the stimulus package but the people stole the food,” Senator Snowe added.
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April 30, 2021 07:26 UTC
Liberia: Sen. Varney Sherman Proposes Amendments to The New Elections Law to Shorten the Period for Hearing Dispute in Presidential Election
Varney Sherman is recommending that the new Elections Law should be amended to provide that the Board of Commissioners shall have original jurisdiction over the presidential election dispute and an appeal from the Board of Commissioners shall lie with the Supreme Court. MONROVIA – Senator Varney Sherman (Grand Cape Mount County, UP) is proposing an amendment to Section 4.8 of the New Elections Law that would allow the National Elections Commission and Supreme Court to take shorter time to hear and adjudicate elections dispute cases in shorter periods. In his proposal, the Grand Cape Mount Senator who chairs the Senate Judiciary Committee said three successive elections ended in run-off and that it is highly likely there will be run-off election for the 2023 general and presidential elections. He believes to expedite the deposition of presidential election dispute, the new Elections Law should be amended to provide that the Board of Commissioners shall have original jurisdiction over the presidential election dispute and an appeal from the Board of Commissioners shall lie with the Supreme Court. “Simply stated, for a Presidential election dispute the entire Board of Commissioners, not a subordinate NEC staff, albeit it lawyer, shall be the forum for the first hearing.
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April 30, 2021 07:22 UTC
Ministry of Information, Cultural Affairs and Tourism, U.S. Government, World Monument Fund to Sign Pact for the Preservation of Liberia’s Historical Island
Ministry of Information, Cultural Affairs and Tourism, U.S. Government, World Monument Fund to Sign Pact for the Preservation of Liberia’s Historical IslandMonrovia – The Government of Liberia, represented by the Ministry of Information, Cultural Affairs and Tourism, will on Friday April 30, 2021 enter into an agreement with the U.S. Government, through its embassy accredited near Monrovia, and the World Monument Fund for the development and preservation of the Providence Island. The agreement will pave the way for funding to be provided by the American government through the World Monument Fund for the transformation of the historic site into a major destination for international tourism and cultural preservation. The program will include cultural performances, an official touring of the Island by President Weah, Amb. In 2020, World Monuments Fund was awarded a grant by the Ambassadors Fund for Cultural Preservation to develop a preservation and reuse plan for Providence Island. Efforts to preserve Providence Island as an urban park that tells the story of the founding of the nation and its deep historical ties to the United States began in October 2020, in partnership with the Ministry of Information, Cultural Affairs and Tourism.
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April 30, 2021 07:07 UTC
Liberia: Watkins Initiative for Nations Identifies with Storm Victims in District 10
The entire roof of houses belonging to some residents got damaged which requires immediate repair. A heavy downpour that night also flooded other homes, compelling some victims to contemplate on relocating. The entire roof of houses belonging to some residents got damaged which requires immediate repair. The Watkins Initiative for Nations (WIN) believed there is greater need for humanitarian assistance and government support for victims in Chugbor, Catholic Hospital Area, Keyhole, and Gaye Town Communities. WIN vision bearer, Mr. Y. Solomon W. Watkins who spoke with journalists in the District while visiting the damaged homes of victims, called on the government and humanitarian organizations to help aid victims of the calamity which has left hundreds homeless in District 10.
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April 30, 2021 07:07 UTC
Liberia National Bar Association Condemns Death Threat against Chief Justice; Says Its’s a Threat against the Rule of Law
MONROVIA – The National Executive Council of the Liberia National Bar Association (LNBA) has condemned the recent death threats made on the life of Chief Justice Francis S. Korkpor by one Mark Jabateh. The LNBA said the death threats made on the life of Chief Justice Korkpor is a threat against the rule of and the entire legal fraternity of Liberia. The LNBA said the statement of Mr. Jabateh will not be taken lightly, describing him (Mr. Jabateh) as a total “disappointment” to the Liberian society. “The LNBA further maintains that there may always be reasons for parties or individuals to disagree with the judicial system, but threats and violence against the court is not an alternative to register dissatisfaction about the judicial system, but adherence to the rule of law remains the most viable alternative against impunity, and the court is the safest place for the settlement of dispute.”The release states, “The Bar observes that in the event that a party disagrees with the court or with a judge, that person case or take the path of lawlessness, but must seek refuge in the judicial process which continues to remain a bastion of hope and a place of last resort for the settlement of dispute for all. The LNBA assured the Chief Justice and the entire legal community that it will not rest until Mike Jabateh is held to account for such reckless and irresponsible statement against Chief Justice Francis S. Korkpor.
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April 30, 2021 07:07 UTC
Development Partners, GIABA Provide Caution On Liberia’s National Risk Assessment
MONROVIA – Two of Liberia’s main development partners, the United States of America and the European Union along with the Intergovernmental Action Group Against Money laundering (GIABA), have provided caution to Liberia to uphold professional standards in the fight against money laundering and countering terrorist financing . According to him, investors and other financial actors look at a country global rating about the fight against money laundering and countering terrorist financing before they implement huge investments. He urged all competent authorities in Liberia to work together, identify and assess risks in Liberia’s money laundering regime to enable the country get positive rating after the mutual evaluation early next year. Mr. Darboe also encouraged Liberia FIU and other actors in the anti-corruption regime to be more innovative and proactive to improve money laundering standards in Liberia. “Other issues such as: financial inclusion product risk, terrorist financing risk, and final publication of the National Risk Assessment will be looked at and discussed, ” he noted.
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April 30, 2021 06:57 UTC
Armed Forces Training Command Commandant Relieved of Post over Rape Allegation
BARCLAY TRAINING CENTER – The Armed Forces of Liberia (AFL) High Command has relievedLieutenant Colonel Nyankun E. Williams of his post as Commandant of the Armed Forces Training Command (AFTC) on allegation of rape. The AFL High Command has forwarded Lieutenant Colonel Williams to the Military Police to face investigation. The Military Police will conclude said investigation on 10 May 2021, and submit its findings to the AFL High Command for further actions. Meanwhile, Sergeant Obento Roberts has been recalled from the peacekeeping mission to aid the Military Police in the investigation. The AFL High Command assures the public that all recommendations emanating from the investigation will be fully executed.
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April 30, 2021 06:57 UTC
LISGIS Launches Harmonizing and Improving Statistics in West Africa Project to Promote Development in Liberia
The project is being implemented in line with the framework of the Nation Strategy for the Development of Statistics (NSDS II). It is developed by LISGIS with the help of development partners covering the period of 2017-2021. Monrovia – Liberia Institute of Statistics and Geo-Information Services (LISGIS) with funding from the World Bank has launched the Harmonizing and Improving Statistics in West Africa (HISWA) Liberia Project to promote development in the country. For the next five years, LISGIS will serve as the primary beneficiary of the HISWA project activities. The project is being implemented in line with the framework of the Nation Strategy for the Development of Statistics (NSDS II).
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April 30, 2021 06:56 UTC
Liberia: Labour Ministry Prohibits Foreigners Working as Cashier Supervisors in Supermarkets; Vows to Revoke Violator’s Work Permit
Monrovia – The Ministry of Labour has announced a prohibition of foreigners working as Cashier Supervisors in Supermarkets in and outside of Monrovia. According a Labour Ministry Press Release, the Ministry decision follows a meeting held on the 15th of April 2021 at the Ministry of Labour with the management of Major Supermarkets operating in the country. The Ministry of Labour said it has no record of approving Work Permit for foreigners to serve as Casher Supervisor in Supermarkets in Liberia. Consequence thereof, as of May 31, 2021, no foreigner should serve as Casher Supervisors or preform such task in supermarkets in and outside of Monrovia. Failure to adhere to this instruction, the Ministry of Labour will be constrained to summarily revoke the violator’s Work Permit and impose the requisite fines on the supermarket management.
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April 30, 2021 06:56 UTC
Liberia: Ketu Jerbo Makes Impression Lone Star Against Sierra Leone
Monrovia – Bea Mountain winger Ketu Jerbo returned to the Lone star setup after being dropped several times by Butler and technical staff. Enjoying another opportunity to represent the red White and Blue and his first under Butler Jerbo offered ubiquitous threat, as Butler’s’ side won the tournament. Facing the Leone Stars with a poor record against Sierra Leone, Star Ketu nevertheless continued to show for Liberia the same clever running and link-up play which has reignited his form and led to a recent resurgence at Bea Mountain and the Red, White and Blue. Club and international teammate Daniel Paye added to his cap for the Red White and Blue operating in Butler’s new three at the Back formation. Jerbo told FrontPageAfrica after the match that contributing to the victory was a dream come true for him.
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April 30, 2021 06:45 UTC
Liberia: President George Weah Donates US$30k for Medical Evacuation of the Inquirer Newspaper’s Publisher
Minister Kemayah said President Weah is concerned about the health of Mr. Wesseh and therefore decided to intervene by having him evacuated for advanced medical attention in Accra, Ghana. “The President learned of your illness, Mr. Philip Wesseh, and he was touched and is concerned about your illness. He wants you Mr. Philip Wesseh to as soon as possible get out of Liberia in pursuit of medical treatment. In a shaky voice, Mr. Wesseh thanked the President for the gesture and said he never expected such huge gesture from the President. The President of the Publishers Association, Mr. Othello Garblah, also conveyed his appreciation to President Weah for one of their members.
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April 29, 2021 06:56 UTC
GAC Audit Finds Lapses in Compliance at the Liberia Revenue Authority
The GAC audit is a performance audit on Customs Cargo Clearance at Seaports and land borders for Fiscal Years 2016/2017 through 2018/2019. However, there continues to be underlying issues with customs cargo clearance at seaports and land borders despite all of the measures the Liberia Revenue Authority has implemented. The Liberia Revenue Authority is responsible to facilitate legitimate trade, customs clearance through borders and social protection through policies and procedures that promote efficiency, simplicity that enhance taxpayer compliance in Liberia. Therefore, the Customs Department is required to provide security for goods imported into Liberia. RecommendationsThe GAC recommended that the Customs Department of the Liberia Revenue Authority ensures cargo clearance processes is streamlined to enable importers receive their goods within the minimum time requires;That the LRA significantly review the customs cargo clearance processes and align interagency mandate to avoid replicated customs cargo clearance process.
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April 29, 2021 06:56 UTC
Dr. Daniel Cassell Commissions 10 72-Seater Buses to Ease Transportation Challenges; Urges Opposition to Help Solve Liberia’s Problems
According to Dr. Cassell, the transportation service launched by his party under the captioned “Liberation Transportation” Service is not intended for profiteering, but to also help provide job opportunities for citizens, particularly ordinary Liberians. Dr. Cassell is also the Chief Executive Officer/President of the Dr. Cassell’s Foundation and the Kwenyah Security Firm in the country. According to him, the transportation service launched by his party under the captioned “Liberation Transportation” Service is not intended for profiteering, but to also help provide job opportunities for citizens, particularly ordinary Liberians. He pointed out that the initiative will ensure that citizens have access to affordable, cheap and accessible transportation service throughout the length and breadth of Liberia. He noted that politicians continue to blindfold the eyes and minds of the citizens with high level of hypocrisy in the society.
Source:Front Page Africa
April 29, 2021 06:56 UTC