Central Bank of Liberia Executive Governor Elected As Chairman of the Committee of Governors of ECOWAS Central Banks
Central Bank of Liberia Executive Governor Elected As Chairman of the Committee of Governors of ECOWAS Central BanksMONROVIA – The Committee of Governors of the ECOWAS Central Banks has elected the Executive Governor of the Central Bank of Liberia, Hon. The decision was made during the Committee Governors meeting held virtually on 15th February 2021. The meeting of the Committee of Governors of ECOWAS Central Banks was held alongside the statutory meetings of West African Institute of Financial and Economic Management (WAIFEM) and the West African Monetary Zone (WAMZ). Meanwhile, the Single Currency Programme should have been launched in 2020, but due to COVID-19 and other structural constraints, this was not possible. WAMA, located in Freetown, Sierra Leone, is responsible for the implementation of the ECOWAS Monetary Cooperation Programme aimed at promoting monetary and economic integration in ECOWAS.
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February 19, 2021 23:26 UTC
Liberia: Senate Grill Elections Commission Board over Delay in Hearing Electoral Disputes within Constitutional Time Frame
After today, any election case heard by the NEC and the Supreme Court could be deemed unconstitutional according to the senators. Article 83 C of the Liberian Constitution states, “The returns of the elections shall be declared by the Elections Commission not later than fifteen days after the casting of ballots. Any party or candidate who complains about the manner in which the elections were conducted or who challenges the results thereof shall have the right to file a complaint with the Elections Commission. Any political party or independent candidate affected by such decision shall not later than seven days appeal against it to the Supreme Court. According to Madam Davidetta Browne-Lansanah, the Chairperson of NEC, the Commission has now concluded on five election dispute cases.
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February 19, 2021 18:56 UTC
Liberia: VP Taylor Makes Peace with All Aggrieved Members of the NPP; Says It’s Time to Move Forward
The NPP is one of the political parties that make up the governing Coalition for Democratic Change (CDC). The remaining parties that are part of the CDC include the Congress for Democratic Change and the Liberian People Democratic Party (LPDP). VP Taylor described the NPP as the “lifeblood” of Liberians. Let us all dropped our swords to do what is necessary to bring NPP under one umbrella”. Former President Taylor was willing to step aside, despite all the dangers it entails.
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February 19, 2021 18:56 UTC
Liberia: “We Are on Real High Alert’, MOH Says amid Ebola Fears
The health officials also informed members of the Senate that the country’s health sector is currently on high alert as countries bordering Liberia are being monitored by testing people entering from these countries bordering Liberia. We have five counties on alert which include; Lofa, Nimba, Grand Cape Mount, Bong Montserrado. “We are on alert and when I say alert, I mean really high alert so that if there is a case we are ready to respond. “We are also considering people from the international community residing in Liberia as people who will receive the vaccine and up to a million individuals will be able to receive the vaccine,” Dr. Jallah said. Meanwhile, the Senate has place a halt on the collection of expenditure fees for COVID-19 testing being collectedat the Airport until investigation is conducted.
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February 19, 2021 18:22 UTC
President Weah heaps praises on Bridge Liberia for advancing education through technology
President Weah has teacher guides demonstrated by School Supervisor at Bridge Liberia supported Bahn Extension public school in NimbaPresident George Weah was full of glowing words for Bridge Liberia after experiencing the educational provider’s use of technology in the classroom. President Weah underscored the significance of technology and advancing our education system to be 21st century compliant; pledging his government’s unflinching support to institutions like Bridge Liberia determined to improve the sector through its innovative use of technology in our schools. I’m happy to see that the Ministry (of Education) partnered with you to bring this type of support to our schools” – President Weah states to the Bridge Liberia team, gathered officials and county leaders as the school students and crowd applauds. Caption: President Weah explaining to staff the importance of technology in creating a modern education system at BridgeLiberia supported Bahn Extension public school in NimbaFor five years, Bridge Liberia has been an educational partner to the government of Liberia through the Liberia Educational Advancement Program (LEAP), running close to 200 public schools in eleven of Liberia’s fifteen counties. This style is already creating impressive progress with government partnered research showing that children in Bridge Liberia supported schools are getting years more learning than their peers who are not in technologically supported elementary schools.
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February 19, 2021 18:11 UTC
Liberia: Grand Bassa College Graduates 218 Students in Fifth Convocation
Buchanan — Buchanan City, Grand Bassa was a colorful place on Wednesday, February 17, after the Grand Bassa Community College allowed 218 students to leave its walls with degrees in different disciplines. The Wednesday graduation was the fifth commencement of the college since it was established in 2008. Dr. Samuel Monwell, president of Grand Bassa Community College said “I have come to present to the people of Grand Bassa and Liberia 218 qualified and competent graduates.”Dr. Monwell mentioned that the graduates were amongst several students who risked themselves to acquire higher education at the community college, stressing that the bridge had been a major impediment to their education. She then crowned it up by setting up a financial aid program for deserving students at the college. They hailed former President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf for decentralizing tertiary education by initiating community college projects across the country.
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February 19, 2021 16:03 UTC
Liberia: Man, 54, Father Of 12 Children, Hangs Himself In Wee District
Wee District, Grand Bassa — Several citizens in Wee District could not withhold their tears after the lifeless body of a 54-year-old man identified as James Mardin, was discovered dangling on a rope at his residence. By Elton Wroinbee Tiah, [email protected], ContributorFamily sources told FrontPageAfrica that the incident occurred on the morning of Wednesday, February 17, in Gbaynee’s Town, Wee Statutory District, Grand Bassa County. The deceased’s request was buttressed by his wife, who pleaded with the authority to honor her husband’s request or will. Mrs. Baby D. Mardin said she and her late husband were legally married and they have 12 children. The victim and his Wife lived happily in Wee District until his departure, neighbors said.
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February 19, 2021 15:56 UTC
Kosiah Killed People “for Common” Plaintiff Tells War Crimes Trial
The Swiss Federal Court in Bellinzona, Switzerland where Alieu Kosiah is being prosecuted for war crimes and crimes against humanity. The plaintiff also told the court Kosiah and his men killed three other civilians carrying stolen goods and ammunitions for them. Like the earlier witnesses, Thursday’s plaintiff told the court the pictures were too dark and blurry to recognize anyone. “I know Kosiah,” the plaintiff told the court. Kosiah is the first Liberian to be tried for war crimes in connection to the Liberian Civil War (1989-2003), which killed an estimated 250,000 people and displaced a million.
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February 19, 2021 02:03 UTC
Ghana Becomes First Low Income Country to Receive Free COVID-19 Vaccines
ACCRA, Ghana – The first wave of COVID-19 vaccines has arrived in Ghana through the COVAX initiative. “Today marks the historic moment for which we have been planning and working so hard.” said UNICEF Executive Director Henrietta H. Fore. Through the U.S. Agency for International Development, this contribution will support the purchase and delivery of safe and effective COVID-19 vaccines for the world’s most vulnerable and at-risk populations, including frontline health care workers. This support is critical to controlling the pandemic and slowing the emergence of new variants as well as helping restart the global economy, all of which will ultimately benefit the American people. The U.S. government will provide additional funding through 2022 and will work with other donors to make further pledges and commitments to meet the critical needs of the Gavi COVAX AMC.
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February 18, 2021 23:03 UTC
University of Liberia Honors 31 Faculty Authors
Monrovia – The University of Liberia (UL) has certificated 31 of its faculty authors in recognition of their scholarly works. Those honored were Dr. Moses M. Zinnah, Ph.D., Professor and Vice President for Academic Affairs; Dr. Josephus M. Gray, Ph.D., Associate Professor and Dean of Liberia College; Associate Professor Eva Mappy Morgan, LLM; Dr. Eugene Shannon, Ph.D; Dr. Lester Z. Tenny, Associate Professor of UL Graduate Studies Program in MBA. The university has more than 800 faculty members, who are full-time and adjunct faculty. Dr. Nelson announced a Research Grant Fund Platform in the amount of US$50,000 as seed money to cultivate research at the University of Liberia. He further said that feeling of self-satisfaction, having gone from Assistant Professor to Associate Professor or to Full Professor, while also benefiting an upgrade in salary or the material benefit.
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February 18, 2021 19:30 UTC
Liberia: Health Authorities Testing ‘Suspected’ Ebola Case; Urge Calm
Monrovia – Health authorities in Liberia are urging calm amid reports of a suspected case of the deadly Ebola Virus deriving from next-door Guinea. The other two confirmed cases are currently in isolation in dedicated health care facilities in Conakry and Gouécké, Nzérékoré region. As of February 15, Guinea has identified one hundred and ninety-two (192) contacts, including 164 contacts in N’Zérékoré Health District and 28 in Ratoma Health District, Conakry. Next-door Sierra Leone has also reported a suspected case of the virus but that result came back negative. Liberia, Guinea and Sierra Leone have all activated Health Emergency Response System to level II (Enhanced Surveillance, Active Case Finding and robust Community Engagement).
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February 18, 2021 09:56 UTC
Liberia: Pres. Weah’s County Tour Brings to Light Age-old Complaints of Concession Companies’ Failures on Corporate Social Responsibilities and the Unfulfilled Expectations
Monrovia – Visiting the TRANSCO CLSG’S substation in Yekepa, Nimba County, on the second stop of his nationwide tour this week, President George Manneh Weah expressed satisfaction with what he saw. “This is impressive,” the president said of the project using Côte d’Ivoire to distribute electricity to Liberia, Sierra Leone and Guinea. The Electricity AspectThe PPA signing is essential for the start of the project and requires TRANSCO CLSG to sign with the various CLSG national utilities, as the parties generating electricity. Like Sierra Leone, Guinea also reports a large number of power outages annually, at 1962 outages per year due to breakdowns. The CLSG countries are among the most fragile countries in the ECOWAS region and the economic development impact of this project is expected to be significant.
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February 18, 2021 09:00 UTC
Liberia: ‘Kosiah Ordered Teacher Butchered and Eaten’, Court Hears
The plaintiff said Kosiah and other ULIMO commanders then butchered Ndiminin, ripped out his heart and ate it. “The highest-ranking officer on the ground that day was Alieu Kosiah,” the man told the three-judge panel hearing the case. The man, 51, is the third of seven alleged victims who brought the complaint against Kosiah, 45, for war crimes to testify in the trial. The war crimes trial, the first in a civilian court in Switzerland, finally began in December last year after being postponed four times over the coronavirus pandemic. Kosiah denies the offenses, adding that he was not in the northern county when the alleged crimes were committed.
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February 18, 2021 08:48 UTC
Liberia: The Resurgence of Ebola – It’s Time to Shut the Borders
WHEN THE DEADLY Ebola virus outbreak hit the West African subregion in 2014, a total of 28,616 cases and 11,310 deaths were recorded in in Guinea, Liberia, and Sierra Leone. THIS COMES as there is also yet another resurgence of Ebola in North Kivu, Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). HOWEVER, IN AS MUCH as this is a welcome development, nothing comes closer to taking the ultimate preventative measure and closing borders with Sierra Leone and Guinea. AS IF THE DEADLY COVID19 pandemic is not enough, the region clearly does not need an outbreak of Ebola on its hands. IT IS OUR HOPE THAT authorities in Guinea and Sierra Leone are taking the necessary steps to avert a wider spread of the disease.
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February 18, 2021 07:41 UTC
Citizens Complain ArcelorMittal for Bad Labor but Pres. Weah Commends Company for Developmental Contributions to Liberia
Citizens Complain ArcelorMittal for Bad Labor but Pres. Weah Commends Company for Developmental Contributions to LiberiaNimba – Despite complaints from workers, citizens and Civil Society Organizations about Liberia’s steel giant ArcelorMittal continuous practices of bad labor, President George Manneh Weah has hailed the company for its operation in Liberia. “With this kind of technical education, citizens will be encouraged to come to the county and push forward,” President Weah said. What seems contradicting for some citizens of Nimba is that President Weah blasted MNG Gold for similar bad labor practice. When contacted, Arcelor Mittal Superintendent for Corporate Communication, Winston P. Daryoue said he could not speak via mobile phone.
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February 18, 2021 06:00 UTC