Liberia’s Young Philanthropist Aminata Sheriff Intensifies Mission in Putting Smile on Faces of Underprivileged Children
Monrovia – One of Liberia’s youngest humanitarians, Aminata Sheriff and her team continue to make headways over their meaningful interventions in the community. Since she germinated into the realm of humanitarianism, Sheriff has proven that age has nothing to do with one’s ability to impact the world. So, at the age of 16, Amie realizes that she needed a team to push the agenda of putting smiles on the orphanage needy and abandoned children faces. Fast forward, she and her industrious teammates established a local nongovernmental organization, tagged “Orphan Needy and Abandoned Children (ONAC)” Inc. Their initiative has inspired other young people to come up with the glowing desire of joining the fight against poverty through charity.
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March 12, 2021 08:48 UTC
Liberia: LACC Partners with Local Civil Society Organization to use ITC to Fight Corruption
MONROVIA — The Liberia Anti-Corruption Commission (LACC) has agreed to partner with a local non-governmental Organization “The Integrity Watch Liberia” in the fight against corruption and will do so through the use of Information technology and citizen involvement. The partnership between LACC and the local CSO will breathe the development of online platform using the most innovative and up to date technology that enables citizens anywhere in Liberia to report incidences of corruption. The Partnership will also ensure the development of an online platform that enables anonymity functionality of citizens reporting incidences of corruption using mobile technology either through video clips, documents, photos etc. Part of the Partnership Provide the LACC with a smart monitor that displays all nationwide data from the web-portal Support LACC with well research data on corruption related issues both within the public and private sectors. “It is herein understood by the parties that either party may terminate this agreement by giving two week notice to the other party of its intention.
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March 12, 2021 08:37 UTC
CSO Concludes Two-Day Workshop to Validate Number of KBAS in Liberia
MONROVIA — A two-day intensive workshop to improve freshwater Key Biodiversity Areas (KBA) in Liberia was concluded on March 10, 2021 in Monrovia with a call to conserve and protect freshwater KBA species. The workshop was also intended to validate the number of KBAs in Liberia and enhance the capacity of conservationists in identifying new once. Liberia holds four of the thirteen KBAs in West Africa with critically endangered species including fishes, crabs, plants among others. He said Liberians will work harder to identify more KBAs to promote freshwater KBAs conservation and sustainable use of forest landscape with hard conservation value. He noted that with the support of the IUCN and other conservation groups, Liberia can achieve the KBA process.
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March 12, 2021 08:37 UTC
Liberia: Speaker Convoy Knocks Down Pregnant Woman leading to Death of Baby
This is the second time in less than a year that the Speaker’s vehicle has been involved in an accident. In June last year, the Speaker’s convoy was involved in an accident with a cab while driving on excessive speed on the opposite lane around in front of Palm Springs Hotel in Congo Town. The Speaker is clothed with the privilege of driving with sirens on the opposite lane. “I hold strongly that this new Law is bad; it is against the public good and against public safety. Since the passage and subsequent signing into law of the new vehicle and traffic law of Liberia, there has been limited knowledge on its printing into handbills by the Liberian government, through the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
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March 11, 2021 08:46 UTC
Liberia: Monrovia Residents Still Wait for COVID-19 Food Relief from Government
MONROVIA — Months after a programme to provide food for the poor under a COVID-19 food relief effort had started, some residents of Monrovia are still waiting for their rations. The World Food Program (WFP) and the Liberia Institute of Statistics and Geo-information Services-LISGIS were chosen to coordinate the food distribution. The structure sat right beside a drain just a step away from the Slipway Community main street. Narrating her experience about how the food distribution was done in her community, she was not happy, she said. Seeking to establish why some of the community members did not benefit from the food distribution, I spoke to Lasana Sannor.
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March 11, 2021 08:45 UTC
Witness Links Gibril Massaquoi to RUF Activities in Liberia
Gibril Massaquoi in his first day in court in February in the Finnish city of Tampere. The group was heavily supported by former Liberian President Charles Taylor in the 11-year-long Sierra Leone Civil War. The witness also named RUF fighters “Mosquito”, “Sannoh”, Morris Kalon, Augustine Blamo, Ernest McCauley, Ibrahim Bah, “Sankara”, Issa Sesay and others who he said were all RUF fighters brought into Liberia to work for former President Charles Taylor. The witness told the Finnish Judges that most of the RUF activities in Liberia happened between 2000 to 2001. He said the RUF activities were mostly in Lofa County on the Liberian and Guinean border where RUF fighters were combatting rebels from LURD, another rebel faction.
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March 11, 2021 08:37 UTC
Government, National Traditional Council Of Liberia, Embark On Re-Dedication Of Graves Of Fallen Liberian Chiefs, Kings, And Peacemakers
The initiative includes the rehabilitation and rededication of graves of fallen Liberian Kings, Chiefs and others across the country. Minister Turkolon pointed out that the initiative will help ensure that chiefs and traditional leaders do not feel forgotten or neglected in the Liberian society. For his part, the Chairman of the National Traditional Council of Liberia, Chief Zanzan Karwor commended President George Manneh Weah for giving ears to his recommendation. According to him, the Liberian Chief Executive’s latest gesture shows that he holds with high esteem indigenous and traditional leaders of the country. Chief Karwor, however, challenged the traditional leaders and chiefs across the country to guarantee the preservation of the remains of their forefathers with respect and dignity.
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March 11, 2021 08:37 UTC
Liberia: Rep. Frank Foko Calls for Reconciliation in Constituency at Swearing-in Ceremony
Capitol Hill, Monrovia — Montserrado County District #9 new Representative, Frank Foko has called for Liberians, especially his constituents to reconcile their differences and move the country forward following a polarizing election. Representative Foko replaced the late Representative Munah Pehlam Youngblood who died in 2020 following a protracted illness. He made the call on his first day in session following his swearing-in ceremony performed by House speaker Bhofal Chambers. He also thanked President George M. Weah and the Coalition for Democratic Change (CDC) for affording him the chance to contest on the party’s ticket. Prior to his election, Rep. Foko served as Chief of Office Staff for the late Rep. Youngblood.
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March 11, 2021 07:07 UTC
Liberia: NEC Certificates Biney, Bartekwa and Foko
MONROVIA — The National Elections Commission (NEC) has issued certificates to senators-elect James Biney and Numene T.H. Biney contested on the ticket of the ruling Coalition for Democratic Change (CDC), while Bartekwa contested as Independent candidate. Also presented with his certificate was representative-elect Frank Saah Foko of the ruling CDC. Foko, a former staff to deceased CDC lawmaker Munah Pelham, won the by-election in electoral district nine in Monsterrado County. Senator-elect Biney, speaking on behalf of his colleague Bartekwa, stressed the need for NEC to be capacitated financially to enable the commission control its own budget.
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March 11, 2021 06:56 UTC
Electricity Regulatory Commission Licenses Liberia Electricity Corporation with a Call for Continued Support
Monrovia – The Liberia Electricity Regulatory Commission (LERC) has issued six separate licenses to the Liberia Electricity Corporation (LEC) after the nation’s premier energy supplier met all of the criteria for licensing. He said while the attention of the world is riveted on these developments in Liberia’s electricity supply industry, the expectations of Liberians with respect to accessing reliable, affordable, and stable electricity is high. “Consequently, we make this appeal to the Government of Liberia and our development partners for their continued support to the LERC in order to achieve the stated objectives as outlined in the 2015 Electricity Law of Liberia,” he pleaded. The Chairman on the House Committee on Lands, Mines and Energy, Rep. Vincent Willie called pledged the Legislature’s support LEC and called on the corporation to improve its service delivery. She said the EU believes that the expansion of the electricity sector must be affordable, but for this to happen, a solid private sector is necessary.
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March 11, 2021 06:56 UTC
Liberia to get First Modern Commercial Inland Storage Facility
Monrovia — The Global Logistics Services (GLS) Group and InfraCo Africa (A PIDG subsidiary) shareholders of the joint venture the company, Liberia Inland Storage and Distribution Services (LISDS) have broken ground for the construction of Liberia’s first modern commercial inland storage facility Tuesday, March 9, 2021. The Inland Storage Facility when is completed will respond to the limited storage, distribution, and logistics infrastructure within the Manu River Union (MRU). Speaking at the event, the British Ambassador to Liberia, Neil Bradley commended GLS, the private infrastructure development group, InfraCo Africa, BMC Group, and CARES UK for constructing what he terms as an important milestone. Head of Business Development at InfraCo Africa reassured that InfraCo Africa intends to invest in other projects in Liberia. Also speaking, LRA boss, Thomas Doe Nah congratulated the GLS, InfraCo Africa on behalf of the Government of Liberia for undertaken such a milestone project in the country.
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March 11, 2021 06:45 UTC
UBA Reimagines Digital Banking, Gives Customers More Control, Convenience with new Mobile App
MONROVIA — Pan African financial institution, United Bank for Africa (UBA), Plc is set to change the face of digital banking services with its new mobile banking app aimed at delivering first-rate services to customers. The new UBA mobile banking app, has been armed with benefits and features designed to give its customers increased control and accessibility to carry out transactions with ease. Reeling off some of the features and benefits of the app, he said a lot of investment in cutting edge technology and attention to details was put into the new UBA mobile app. Ishola said, “The new UBA Mobile App is your personal finance manager built with a distinctive user interface that will change the face of banking. With this app, we are reimagining banking as our engagement has moved from being channel-based to being platform-based.
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March 11, 2021 06:45 UTC
Liberia: Community-Based Youth Groups Trained in “Result-Based” Advocacy
Koteah an activist herself has engaged national leaders on several human right issues, especially child rights. “We see a lot of young people in Liberia who are leaders and they are passionate about being activist and advocate. That is, to bring this knowledge that I have acquired back to the young people from community-based youth organizations,” she said. Koteah added: “In Liberia, most time people think advocacy is all about protest. Koteah also praised partners both home and abroad for their supports in making the two days training a success.
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March 11, 2021 06:45 UTC
Liberia: DKT Unveils Lydia Post Pill, Brand Ambassadors
Lydia Post Pill, according to DKT, was introduced in 2018. Also speaking, the Country Manager of DKT Liberia, Antonio Turcott, said his organization is thrilled to be launching the medication whilst celebrating International Women’s Day. “Around the globe, DKT International empowers women by promoting their sexual health and reproductive health rights—ensuring access to education about family planning methods and products. Benita Urey, operator of the Facebook Blog, The Liberian Influence, and Grace Hawa Weah, known widely as Master Queen, were selected to herald the awareness of Lydia Post Pill across the country. The duo, in separate remarks promised to use their various platforms to champion the usage of Lydia Post Pill by women and girls who are sexually active across the country.
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March 11, 2021 06:42 UTC
Defense Focuses on Witness Inconsistencies in War Crimes Trial
The Finnish Court moved to Liberia to hear the testimonies of witnesses – more than 45 for Liberia. On his way out of the shop, he heard a heavy sound and people began to shout, “’Angel Gabriel’ men coming again ooh”. “When these guys came, ‘Angel Gabriel’ and his guys jumped out of the pickup. “When we got there, ‘Angel Gabriel’ took a girl by the hand said, ‘I’m carrying her, she’ll be my wife. He said a girl who had resisted following one of the soldiers was shot by Angel Gabriel.
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March 10, 2021 09:33 UTC