Liberia: Senate Secretary Singbeh Tells Court Joint Resolution Approved Printing of L$5 Billion
Monrovia – Senate Secretary Nanborlor Singbeh, one of the state witnesses in the ongoing trial of four former officials of the Central Bank of Liberia, has testified that a joint resolution was passed by the Senate and the House of Representatives for the printing of the first L$5 billion. Singbeh, the third state witness in the trial, on June 9 said that the resolution from the House of Representatives was adopted under the code 001/2016 while the Senate resolution was also adopted under the code 002. “The printing or authorization of the first 5 billion Liberian Dollars banknotes was made as far back as four years, from my recollection,” he said. On the question of whether there was any joint resolution by the House and Senate in respect to the replacement of the Liberian Dollars legacy bank notes, he said no. Following Singbeh’s testimony, the court adjourned the trial involving the former officials of CBL to Friday, June 10.
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July 10, 2020 05:58 UTC
Coronavirus Slows Calls for the Establishment of War Crimes Court in Liberia
Zwedru, Grand Gedeh County – Calls for the establishment of a war crimes court in Liberia has slowed since the first confirmed case of coronavirus in March this year. Report By Moses Geply, Contributing WriterAdama Dempster, one of many human rights advocates that set up the Secretariat for the Establishment of War Crimes Court in Liberia, says the coronavirus pandemic has stalled all the gains made for the establishment of war crimes court in Liberia. Before the coronavirus outbreak, human rights advocates, politicians, and victims pushing for the establishment of the war crimes court faced threats on their lives. Meanwhile, Prince Johnson has shown no remorse for the atrocity he of his men carried out during the civil war. “Go grab Prince Johnson, you won’t be able to even come close,” Johnson told his Monrovia congregation recently.
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July 10, 2020 05:48 UTC
Liberia: EU, UN Empower Three CSOs To Curb Gender-Based Violence in Three Counties
They are legally registered and are based in their respective counties. According to the United Funding and Development for Underage Mothers Executive Director, the key component of the project is to eliminate sexual gender-based violence in the three counties. Montserrado, Grand Capemount, and Nimba are the three counties we are dealing with now.”According to the United Funding and Development for Underage Mothers Executive Director, the three co-implementing partners will cover 50 communities in their respective counties. “We know that the time is hard and our weather constraints make the road more difficult for us. The motorbikes will help us reduce the sexual gender-based violence in our respective counties,” Kingsley said.
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July 10, 2020 05:48 UTC
U.S. Embassy Monrovia Supports Liberian County Security Council Responses to COVID-19 Pandemic
Monrovia – The U.S. Embassy in Liberia is proud to support Liberia’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Through INL’s Mitigating Local Disputes in Liberia (MLDL) program, INL sponsored a variety of radio programs nationwide and established handwashing and body temperature stations at border crossings and checkpoints in rural communities. This support helps Liberian County Security Councils inform Liberians about COVID-19 risks, increase personal safety measures to combat the spread of COVID-19, and protect Liberian security officials who engage with the public as they respond to the COVID-19 health emergency that has spread globally. In addition to funding the public awareness campaign, INL also donated hand sanitizer, buckets with faucets for hand washing, disinfectant soap, megaphones, and thermometers to Liberian County Security Councils and law enforcement personnel. This COVID-19 response program, valued at $32,000, was part of INL’s Mitigating Local Disputes in Liberia program and administered through The Kaizen Company.
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July 10, 2020 05:37 UTC
EPA Holds Consultative Meeting On Green Climate Fund’s Country Program Document
Monrovia – The Environmental Protection Agency of Liberia (EPA) is expected to commence a two-day consultative meeting on Friday, July 10, 2020 to launch the development of Liberia’s Green Climate Fund (GCF) Country Program document. Over the past years, the Liberian Government through the EPA has been engaged with the GCF to support several climate development projects in Liberia. Also, the Climate Information Service project was developed and forwarded to the GCF Secretariat via the African Development Bank. Mr. Sokan noted that the NDA, as part of its mandate, is expected to elaborate a country programme for Liberia. The first consultative meeting is expected to attract stakeholders, particularly government institutions, entities accredited by GCF operating in Liberia and the private sector.
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July 10, 2020 05:37 UTC
Liberia: National Patriotic Party’s Bong Chapter Forge Way Forward
Newly elected chairperson of the National Patriotic Party in Bong County, Wayfa CiaphaGbarnga, Bong County – The National Patriotic Party’s Bong Chapter on Saturday at a consensus meeting, gathered to discuss the way forward. Cole reportedly told them “if they remained in that meeting he would ensure that they would be fired”. This issue remained a concerns and formed the basis of the full gathering of the NPP Bong structure over the weekend. Those mainly affected included all district officials who held appointed positions in the county. NPP has embarked upon strengthen the party’s national structure, in anticipation of a long overdue National Convention, which should have been held since December 2019.
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July 10, 2020 05:37 UTC
Dumoe’s Senate Bid Receives Boost in Lower Bong; Received Symbolic Key from Residents
Totota, Lower Bong County – Menipakei Dumoe’s ambition of becoming a Senator of Bong County Wednesday, July 8, 2020 received a boost following the endorsement by some residents of lower Bong. “We have evaluated the aspirants who have presented themselves for the senate race in Bong County scheduled for December 8, 2020. The key was presented by scores of young people from various communities in the lower Bong town of Totota. Receiving the symbolic key, Dumoe said his entry in the race is to assure balance in the leadership of the county. Endorsement key for Dumoe’s senate ambitionAs of yet, Dumoe, a native of Sanoyea District, remains the only aspirant from lower Bong to declare his ambition for the senate seat.
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July 10, 2020 05:37 UTC
U.S.-Based Liberian’s Book Clinches #1 Spot on Amazon
MONROVIA – The new book of award-winning U.S.A.-based Liberian educator and entrepreneur, Henry Keculah Jr., currently sits at #1 position on global book-promotion portal Amazon. He went on to start an award-winning education company called 4.0 GPA LLC, which provides support for students, school districts, and non-profit organization. Now, in his kid’s book, Henry Keculah, Jr. exposes students to college and different career opportunities as early as elementary. The book teaches students the importance of working harder and having a good GPAThis book helps students prepare for their future. The Author is the President of the Liberian of Greater Houston (LAGH), a U.S.-Based non-profit Liberian humanitarian and advocacy group.
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July 10, 2020 05:26 UTC
Liberia: Open Letter To Nimba County Representative Samuel G. Kogar Regarding County Social Development Fund
KogarI bring you compliments and wish to, through this open letter, thank you immensely, on behalf of the Zao Development Association of Nimba County and in my own name as a citizen of Nimba County, for your tireless advocacy to get some understanding of the status of the county’s social development fund from ArcelorMittal through a mineral development agreement. Whatever was responsible for the long delay, I really wish we didn’t have to get so strangulated as a county before the monies could be made available to us. This is supposed to be a just benefit for extracting minerals from a county that has given so much to the building and development of Liberia over the years. This includes ensuring that the channel of releasing the funds to Nimba County in accordance with the Mineral Development Agreement is respected and followed and not unnecessarily politicized. Best regardsSincerely yoursJonathan Paye-LaylehCitizen of Nimba County&PresidentZao Development AssociationZao Township, Meinpea-Mah DistrictElectoral District Number 8Nimba County
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July 10, 2020 05:24 UTC
Empowerment Squared Receives US$806,400 From The 2020 Youth Opportunities Fund
This funding will enable Empowerment Squared strengthen the education system and outcomes for Black and racialized newcomer youth between ages 12-25 in HamiltonHamilton, Ontario, Canada – Hamilton-based charity Empowerment Squared has received a five-year, $806,400 Youth Opportunities Fund (YOF) grant from the Ontario Trillium Foundation. With this funding, Empowerment Squared will work to strengthen the education system and outcomes for Black and racialized newcomer youth between ages 12-25 in Hamilton. This investment builds on Empowerment Squared’s success in achieving significant, innovative, and consistent improvements in educational outcomes for newcomer and marginalized youth since 2007. Empowerment Squared will use its YOF funding over the next four years to conduct research that informs and tests the School Readiness Academy model. Changing a system to better serve youth facing barriers requires strategic and active participation from many stakeholders, including young people with lived experience.
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July 09, 2020 22:18 UTC
Liberia: Ellen Johnson Sirleaf appointed as WHO Goodwill Ambassador for Health Workforce
MONROVIA – In his opening remarks to the Seventy-second World Health Assembly, WHO Director General, Dr Tedros announced the appointment of Her Excellency (H.E.) Ellen Johnson Sirleaf as Goodwill Ambassador for the health workforce. Johnson Sirleaf is a Nobel Peace Laureate; a health workforce champion, a voice for freedom and an advocate for health for all. The health workforce agenda is central to progress towards SDG 3,4,5,8,10. Engaging H.E Johnson Sirleaf as a WHO Goodwill Ambassador for Health Workforce, will position new momentum on investing in the education and employment of health workers, particularly women, to achieve universal health coverage and the SDGs.
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July 09, 2020 20:43 UTC
Death Announcement of Dr. Arma Jacob Jones
Dr. Arma Jacob Jones died in the afternoon of Monday, July 6, 2020 at Shady Grove Adventist hospital Gaithersburg, MD. The Jones, Cooper, Scott and Thorpe families announce with deep sadness the sudden death of their husband, father, brother, grandfather, great grandfather, family and friend Dr. Arma Jacob Jones. Dr. Jones served as Head of dentistry in Harper City Maryland County and Head of dentistry at the John F. Kennedy Medical Center, Monrovia, Liberia;He successfully operated his private clinic until the coup took place in 1990. He was an asset to Effort Baptist church Paynesville, Liberia (his mother church) where he served as Deacon. Dr. Jones was a faithful member of PathWays Baptist Church, Gaithersburg, Maryland, where he enjoyed worship and Sunday school.
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July 09, 2020 19:41 UTC
Liberia: Former President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf Shies Away from Politics but Serves as ‘Advisor’ to Opposition Unity Party
Liberia: Former President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf Shies Away from Politics but Serves as ‘Advisor’ to Opposition Unity PartyELLEN JOHNSON SIRLEAF: “My colleagues asked me to meet with them. I was very clear and they know it; I am no longer involved in active party politics. Madam Sirleaf won two consecutive elections as President of Liberia in 2005 and 2011, respectively on the ticket of the Unity Party. I was very clear and they know it; I am no longer involved in active party politics. “I am a Unity Party partisan and so, they can talk to me anytime.
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July 09, 2020 06:45 UTC
Liberia: Minster Wilson Tarpeh Debunks Allegations by Sacked Deputy Minister Jamima Wolokollie That He’s Been Squandering US$3M Loan Intended for Market Women
Said Ms. Wolokollie: “He has been disbursing the US$3,000,000 and you know it. Ms. Wolokollie also requested and authorized a payment of US$8,380.80 to cover the cost of advertisements and associated activities that she said were needed to support the SDPDF. The checks, he said were authorized and signed by former Minister Wolokollie. Ms. Wolokollie also requested and authorized a payment of US$8,380.80 to cover the cost of advertisements and associated activities that she said were needed to support the SDPDF. According to Minister Tarpeh, to guide the administration, management and operation of the loan program, MOCI and LBDI entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU).
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July 09, 2020 06:45 UTC
Liberia: Minister of Health Attributes COVID-19 Infections among Health Workers to ‘State of Denial’ of Nurses
She warned health workers to abide by health protocols. During a Senate appearance on Wednesday, she informed Senators that some health workers are still in doubt and denial about the existence of the coronavirus and are being “careless” in how they handle their patents at various health centers. We are constantly working with health care working along with our partners. Currently, Liberia has 102 healthcare workers infected with COVID-19, the total death rate of COVID-19 is at 41. According to the Liberia’s Health Minister study has shown that male are 2/3rd more affected then female in the age range less than 15 with increase rate.
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July 09, 2020 06:36 UTC