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Liberia: Swedish Government Approves U.S.$212 Million for Liberia
Monrovia — The Swedish Government has approved and adopted Sweden's new development cooperation strategy in Liberia from 2021 to 2025. According to Swedish Ambassador Ingrid Wetterqvist, the new strategy is valued at an estimated US$212 million which is a 40 percent increment from the previous strategy. Ambassador Wetterqvist made the disclosure Wednesday at the National Conference on the Environment and Climate Change held at the Ministerial Complex in Congo Town outside Monrovia.
Liberia: UL Launches Bachelor Degree Program in Statistics
Monrovia — The University of Liberia (UL) has launched a bachelor degree program in Statistics through a World Bank Project aimed at harmonizing and improving statistics in West Africa. Speaking at the launch at the UL Auditorium on Capitol Hill in Monrovia, the Director-General of Liberia Institute of Statistics and Geo-Information Services (LISGIS), Francis F.
Liberia: EU Recommits Support to Liberian Government
Monrovia — The Head of the European Union (EU) Delegation has pledged support to the Liberian Government's developmental drive under the Pro-Poor Agenda for Prosperity and Development (PAPD). According to Ambassador Laurent Delahousse, the EU member countries are willing to support the development agenda of the government to transform the living standard of the people.
Liberia: USAID Official Urges Media Hierarchy to Strengthen Editorial Leadership
Monrovia — The Chief of Party for Liberia Media Development Program at the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), Lien Bach has challenged Editors in Liberia to strengthen their editorial leadership in electoral reporting. Madam Bach stated that editors should inspire journalists to produce fact based and objective reports that will promote free and fair elections in Liberia.
Liberia: Agric Ministry Embarks On Design of Nat'l Tree Crop Master Plan
By Calvin BrooksThe Ministry of Agriculture has embarked on the design of the National Tree Crop Master Plan which is a major deliverable under the National Tree Crop project. According to the Project Coordinator, Emmanuel J. Nimbuen, the government is implementing the World Bank-funded Smallholder Tree Crops Revitalization Support Project (STCRSP).
Liberia: IRCL Prexy Urges Civil Campaigning
By Calvin BrooksThe President of the Inter-Religious Council of Liberia (IRCL), a grouping of Christian and Muslim leaders, Bishop Jonathan B. B. Hart, has called on candidates and their supporters to exercise civility and maturity during and after the campaign period. Bishop Hart stated that by entering the electoral process, political parties are testifying that they want the best for Liberia. The IRCL head made the call Tuesday at a press conference in Monrovia.
Liberia: 17,981 Students Pass National Exams
By Calvin BrooksThe West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has disclosed that 17,981 students passed the national examination for the 2016/2017 Academic Year. According to the Head of WAEC, Dale G. Gbotoe, the students represent 57.99 percent of the candidates who sat the examination. Gbotoe made the disclosure Tuesday at a press conference held at the WAEC Head Office in the Monrovia suburb of Congo Town.
Liberia: Replacement of Lost, Damaged Voter Cards Starts August 7
By Calvin BrooksThe National Elections Commission (NEC) has disclosed that the replacement of lost or damaged voter cards will begin August 7 and end on August 12. According to the NEC Chairman Jerome Korkorya, the adjustment was necessary to allow time for a thorough review of the voter roll. Chairman Kokorya made the disclosure Friday at a press conference held at the NEC Headquarters in the Monrovia suburb of Sinkor.
Liberia: Pres. Sirleaf Abhors Bad Tax Payment Habit of Liberians
By Calvin BrooksPresident Ellen Johnson Sirleaf has alarmed that 'Liberians don't pay taxes.' She noted that 142 percent of the national budget comes from external resources, which indicates that domestic taxes are not generated well. President Sirleaf made the statement Tuesday at a National Revenue Symposium organized by the Liberia Revenue Authority (LRA).
Liberia: VP Boakai Nudges African Political Parties to Collaborate
By Calvin BrooksVice President Joseph Boakai has stressed the need for political parties in Africa to collaborate to strengthen democracy on the continent. He said the Unity Party of Liberia is prepared to share its political experiences with the African National Congress (ANC) of South Africa and other political parties in Africa.
Liberia: 'Prioritize Agriculture in Liberia' - Commerce Ministry Official
By Calvin BrooksDeputy Commerce Minister Roland Carey has called on Liberians to prioritize agriculture in a bid to ensure food security and generate income. Carey noted that prioritizing agriculture will also enhance the diversification of the Liberian economy which, he noted, will create more opportunities for Liberians.
Liberia: Boakai Picks Nuquay As Running Mate for October Polls
By Calvin BrooksThe Standard Bearer of the ruling Unity Party (UP), Joseph N. Boakai, has picked the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Emmanuel Nuquay, as his running mate in the October 10 presidential election.
Liberia: Top FAO Official Pledges to Support Agriculture in Liberia
By Calvin BrooksThe Country Representative of the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), Mac Abdala, has pledged support for the Liberia Agriculture Sector Investment Program (LASIP). Representative Abdala stated that the FAO has a comprehensive country program framework which has been signed to support advocacy, policies, development and capacity building.
Liberia: FDA Official Raps On Forest Conservation in Liberia
By Calvin BrooksThe Managing Director of the Forestry Development Authority (FDA) has reiterated the Liberian government's commitment to conserving at least 30 percent of its remaining forest cover. According to Managing Director Darlington S. Tuagben, several proposed protected forest areas have been identified since the end of the civil conflict in Liberia, and cited the Grebo/Krahn protected area as one of the protected areas earmarked.
Liberia Seeking Investment in Agriculture - Pres. Sirleaf
By Calvin BrooksPresident Ellen Johnson Sirleaf has said the Liberian Government is seeking investors interested in the agriculture sector value chain. According to President Sirleaf, research conducted indicates that agriculture holds the greatest potential for investment in Liberia.
Liberia: Deputy MIA Boss Threatens to Fire 'Ineffective' Local Leaders
By Calvin BrooksThe Deputy Internal Affairs Minister for Urban Affairs, Stephen Neufville, has threatened to dismiss local authorities who fail to maintain proper sanitation and hygiene in cities across the country. Neufville pointed out that the ministry will begin to inspect cities to ensure that effective clean-up campaigns are instituted in county capitals to prevent the outbreak of infectious diseases.
Liberia: Urbanization Critical for Liberia's Development - Leon
By Calvin BrooksThe Program Manager of the Cities Alliance in Liberia says urbanization is critical to the development of cities in the country in the future. Madam Bernadette Leon stated that a National Urbanization Policy will be able to guide the roles of cities in the country. Madam Leon made the observation Monday at the start of a three-day Solid Waste Management Learning Exchange for City Mayors and Development Superintendents held at the Monrovia City Hall.
Liberia: Legit Official Nudges Accountable Use of Local Resources
By Calvin BrooksThe acting Chief of Party of the USAID-funded Local Empowerment for Government Inclusion and Transparency (LEGIT) project has stressed the need for accountability and transparency in the use of local and national resources. Mr. George T. Forpoh stated that LEGIT is buttressing the Liberian Government's efforts to increase accountability and transparency for effective service delivery and the management of resources at the local and national levels.
Liberia: 'Cbe Model Successful,' Monrovia City Mayor
By Calvin BrooksThe Mayor of the Monrovia City Corporation (MCC), Clara Doe Mvogo, says the Community-Based Enterprise (CBE) model has been successful in the municipality. She explained that the CBE model was established to collect garbage in various communities in Monrovia and its environs. Mvogo noted that since its founding ten years ago, the CBE model has made a difference, despite several challenges such as some people refusing to pay for the collection of garbage.
Liberia: Minister-Designate Says 'Agriculture Reduces Poverty'
Agriculture Minister-designate, Dr. Moses M. Zinnah, has said that food production will reduce poverty in the Mano River Union (MRU) basin. Dr. Zinnah stated that agriculture is critical to national development, noting that if countries of the MRU get their food systems under control, peace and security will not be a problem in the sub-region.
Liberia: Immunization Vaccines Have No Link to Ebola - Health Official
The Deputy Program Manager of the Expanded Program on Immunization (EPI) at the Ministry of Health has clarified that the vaccines against measles, polio and mebendazole expected to be administered in May has no connection with the Ebola vaccine trial. Mr. Adolphus Clarke stated that the immunization exercise was introduced in Liberia since 1978 to protect Liberian children against childhood diseases to ensure that they grow, develop and remain healthy and strong.
Liberia: Speaker Tyler Wants Liberia Remain Secular State
House Speaker Alex J. Tyler has reiterated his call for Liberia to remain a secular state, and cautioned against any legislation to transform Liberia into a Christian nation. He observed that Liberians have been living peacefully together for centuries without religious conflict, and noted that the country should remain as it is, rather than seek a legislation to transform it into a Christian state.
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