Liberia’s MacDella Cooper Wants More Women on Decision-Making Panels
Ms. Cooper wondered why women often makeup to 50 percent of the population, yet less represented on the national frontKAMPALA, Uganda – Liberia’s MacDella Cooper has urged every company dealing with infrastructure to put women on decision-making panels. She made the call while delivering the keynote address at the Women in Infrastructure Conference in Kampala, Uganda this week. “The fight to put women and youth in the right positions of leadership starts with a leader who appreciates the potential of women. The high-level Women’s Conference celebrating women in infrastructure was held on the theme, ‘Bridging the Infrastructure Gap, the Role of Women’. “The fight to put women and youth in the right positions of leadership starts with a leader who appreciates the potential of women.
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March 06, 2020 12:10 UTC
Former President Sirleaf is Right to Talk Rubbish
Indeed, Donald Trump is right to brand us as “shithole countries” in Africa. For Liberia, “puah-puah.”Like him or not but Samuel Doe would still be in power today had Charles Taylor not taken the unorthodox but necessary means to get Doe from power. And Taylor would still be in power today had LURD and MODEL not taken the unorthodox approach in chasing Taylor from power. George Weah is praying that the Liberian people dont embark on the same unorthodox approach to end his looting and plunder of the country. Weah does not have anything near the army Doe and Taylor had; Weah can hardly pay them or house and feed them.
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March 06, 2020 05:37 UTC
Liberia: Death Toll Rises at Phebe Hospital Due to Lack of Fuel to Provide Vital Emergency Services
“I used my mobile phone torchlight to carry out emergency surgery with a 28-year-old man,” said a doctor who was on duty on one of the affected wards. Lack of electricity force women to deliver by candlelightLast week, Dormue Korkollie, 26, delivered her baby boy by candlelight at the Phebe Hospital. A doctor at the Phebe Hospital, where Dormue welcomed her child, said the team usually asks pregnant mothers to provide their own lighting. At Phebe Hospital, when authorities fail to purchase fuel for generators, doctors do whatever it takes to save lives. With the current cost of diesel to run generators, the situation is dire,” said Dr. Jefferson Sibley, medical director of Phebe Hospital.
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March 06, 2020 05:37 UTC
ALJA Frowns on Harassment of Liberian Journalists by State Security
Minneapolis, MN – The Association of Liberian Journalists in the Americas (ALJA) is condemning in the strongest term the increased level of attacks against Liberian journalists by state security officers. The Association also, named Liberian journalist Aryee Davis of Truth FM as one of the victims of the EPS. The organization says it perceives the continuous attack on the Liberian Media by security forces as a ploy to silence them and must be condemned by all LiberiansAt the same time, ALJA is calling on Liberian journalists to remain fearless and professional in their reporting. ALJA further cautioned the Liberian media to assist in sustaining the Liberian peace and democracy by exercising due diligence in its reporting about happenings in the country. ALJA says the attack on the Liberian Media by State security forces continues to create a gloomy cloud over Press FreedomALJA is a conglomeration of current and retired Liberian journalists residing in the Americas.
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March 06, 2020 05:37 UTC
Liberia: No Money to Fuel House of Representatives’ Staff Buses?
According to what we are hearing, gas provided for the buses was misused by people in charge,” an ordinary worker at the legislature told this newspaper. FrontPageAfrica called Representative Marvin Cole of Bong County, who Co-chairs the Rules, Order and Administration Committee to ask why the buses are parked. It was reported that Rep. Cole had allegedly reduced the quantity of coupons for some lawmakers and diverted same to his personal use. The Montserrado County’s lawmaker, widely known as a ‘no nonsense’ man, immediately, forcefully confiscated Cole’s mobile phone, in demand of his remaining coupons. According to him, someone in the leadership had attempted taking about US$13,000 intended for coupons for personal use.
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March 06, 2020 05:35 UTC
Liberia: At Funeral of Fallen Ambassador, Baptist Prelate Calls on Corrupt Officials to Change
“Those inherent in corrupt must change from their wicked ways if they want to be seen in the kingdom of God. “Those inherent in corrupt must change from their wicked ways if they want to be seen in the kingdom of God.” – Baptist Prelate Rev. Menyor counseled the family of the late Ambassador Fussong to not let their hearts be troubled, as their fallen mother has gotten ‘onboard the flight’ with a change in another destination. Jarvey Witherspoon, praised Ambassador Fussong for her dedicatory services rendered Liberia up to her demise. Ambassador Fussong leaves to mourn her loss two daughters, Miss Jeny M. Mitchell and Miss.
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March 06, 2020 05:26 UTC
Liberia: Senate Fails to Hold Session Due to Lack of Quorum
Monrovia – The Senate could not conduct normal Legislative business Thursday, March 5, because of the lack of quorum. Senators present for the session were 14, two-third of the number required for a quorum. Few persons sit in session with lot of empty seats and make decisions that are binding on the Liberian people. We haven’t been following the rules.” Senator Abraham Darius Dillon, Montserrado CountyWhat Was the Implications? Few persons sit in session with lot of empty seats and make decisions that are binding on the Liberian people.
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March 06, 2020 05:03 UTC
Liberia: President Weah Appoints Ebola ‘Hero’ to Ministry of Health Post
Dr. Gabriel Gorbee Logan has been appointed as Assistant Minister for Curative Services at the Ministry of HealthMonrovia – President George Manneh Weah has appointed as Assistant Minister for Curative Services at the Ministry of Health, Dr. Gabriel Gorbee Logan, who is considered as an Ebola hero. Dr. Logan was one of those Liberian medical doctors, who were on the frontline combating the deadly Ebola virus disease (EVD). He previously served as County Health Officer for Bong and Bomi Counties as well. Dr. Logan also has nearly eight years of work experience in clinical practice of medicine and health system management and served in the following positions at the Ministry of Health: Medical Director (Greenville, Sinoe County), Medical Director & County Health Officer (Bomi County) and County Health Officer (Bong County). As a licensed physician, Dr. Logan was also trained in managing surgical and obstetric emergencies.
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March 06, 2020 04:52 UTC
Liberia Heads African Group of Ambassadors
MONROVIA – The head of the Liberian Delegation to the Permanent Mission of the African Union (AU) headed by H.E Dr. Isaac W. Nyenabo II, was today appointed as Chairman for the period of three months on a rotational basis of the African Group of Ambassadors commonly called the African Group of Ambassadors in Brussels. Nyenabo commences from March 4 through June 4, 2020, with Algeria, Cameroon, Kenya, Lesotho, Libya, São Tomé and Príncipe, South Africa, Togo, Uganda serving as Vice-Chairpersons of the Bureau of African Ambassadors. According to a dispatch from Brussels, Amb. For his part, the outgoing Chairman, Amb. The African Group of Ambassadors comprises of all diplomatic Missions of all AU Member State accredited to Brussels.
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March 06, 2020 04:52 UTC
Liberian Women Humanitarian Network Completes Two Days Training for Community Awareness Mobilization on Coronavirus
Paynesville City – A non-profit humanitarian organization, Liberia Women Humanitarian Network, has concluded a two-day community training exercised on awareness and mobilization on novel coronavirus. The training exercise was intended to train volunteers, who will create awareness for community residents to take preventive measures in case coronavirus was ever discovered in Liberia. They had come from seven communities to serve as messengers in spreading the message regarding the coronavirus. The training we are conducting is based on the Ministry of Health’s approved educational materials on the coronavirus,” she added. Adaline Wilson, a participant from Caldwell explained that the training exercise will help take the awareness to their various communities with proper knowledge regarding the coronavirus
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March 06, 2020 04:41 UTC
Liberia: Private School Proprietors Want Teaching of Christian Education
MONROVIA – An institution with a focus to promote the teaching of Christian and Godly Education in all primary and secondary Private Christian Schools is been launched under the banner “Proprietors for Christian Transformation and Quality Education (PCTQE). The formulation of the religiously-based Education group, according to Rev. PCTQE goals are also to help the proprietors of private schools transform all Liberian Christian schools’ children into better citizens through a Christian-built curriculum. “Most teachers of schools in the country are not trained, proprietors’ lives are I abject poverty with the country resting on a broken economy. He vowed to change the country’s education system within two years if given the opportunity to serve as head of the Education Ministry.
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March 06, 2020 04:39 UTC
Liberia: ‘More Need to be Done in Campaigning for Women’s Right’ – Gender Minister
Liberia: ‘More Need to be Done in Campaigning for Women’s Right’ – Gender MinisterMinister of Gender and Social Protection, Williametta Saydee TarrMonrovia – Ahead of the 2020 celebration of International Day of Women, the Minister of Gender and Social Protection, Williametta Saydee Tarr, says that although women’s equality has made some positive gains, the world is still unequal. “There is a need to focus our attention on areas requiring further action such as women’s social, economic and political participation and representation,” said the Gender Minister who was speaking at the Ministry of Information regular Thursday press briefing. It is clear that multiple barriers prevent women from taking their place within society,” stated the Minister of Gender. Also supporting the barriers to increasing women’s political participation and representation in the three branches of government among others. The Global theme is: “I am Generation Equality: Realizing Women’s Rights” and National theme is: “Women’s Rights for generational Equality.”
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March 06, 2020 04:29 UTC
Liberia Signs Iron Ore Transshipment MOU with Singaporean Company
As per the MOU, the company will transship some 789 million tons of iron ore from its Diecké project in Guinea, which is just 2 kilometers north of the Ganta, Nimba County, through the Yekepa-Buchanan rail line. “We are very happy to sign this MOU with the Liberian government,” Al Khaldiya Mining Private Ltd CEO Rohan Patnaik said in a press release issued on Thursday. The Transshipment of iron ore would provide a significant number of jobs, Patnaik said, adding it would create jobs in the trucking, spare parts, the Port of Buchanan and other markets in the mining supply chain of the mining sector. This would generate much-needed revenue and spur growth of the mining sector, which the World Bank estimates will grow by 7.8 percent this year due to increased gold and iron ore production. The company would conduct a comprehensive assessment of the environmental and social impacts of the iron ore transshipment on local communities and forest for the transshipment project, Patnaik said.
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March 06, 2020 04:18 UTC
Liberia: CPP Women Movement Celebrates International Women’s Day
Monrovia – Women from four of Liberia’s opposition political parties have commemorated the 2020 International Women’s Day with one voice to increase the number of women participating in the national decision-making process of their country. Urey stressed that threatening comments during election time create violence, something she said scare many women from enduring such endeavors. According to her, despite the risky venture, the solidarity of women across the country has always kept her going through. She added: “Women in this room, you need to vote your friend woman because the only woman knows woman problems. Women will decide on your interest.”Representing the Unity Party, Cornelia Kruah-Togbah said there is a need of more than 30 percent of women represented by every political party.
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March 06, 2020 04:07 UTC
Liberia Medical Mission Rollup Sleeves to Provide Free Healthcare to Underserved Communities
They are part of a not-for-profit organization called the Liberia Medical Mission. Liberia Medical Mission is a team of professionals based around the world, supporting Liberia and West African countries with medical supplies, education, and as well as giving aid. The health practitioners will be providing free health services in mental health, eye surgery, and other health-related issues. The Chairman of the Liberia Medical Mission says his institution is squarely depending on the supports from- both international and national donors. He also disclosed some of the success stories of the Liberia Medical Mission’s previous missions to Liberia.
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March 06, 2020 03:56 UTC