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Liberia: Fire Claims 28 Children At Islamic School in Paynesville
By Edwin M. Fayia, III A major tragedy hit one of the Islamic community schools in the clustered and isolated Bassa Town settlement in Red Light, Paynesville City, where at least 28 twenty eight Islamic students between the ages of 12 and 18 years of age, met their tragic demise in a house fire. Frantic efforts by neighbors and other residents to extinguish the blazing fire proved fruitless as the fire engulfed the entire school building.
Fire Claims 28 Children at Islamic School in Paynesville
Bodies of the 28 Islamic School fire victims, prepared for burial. President Weah: “It’s disastrous, painful and it hurts.” A major tragedy hit one of the Islamic community schools in the clustered and isolated Bassa Town settlement in Red Light, Paynesville City, where at least 28 twenty eight Islamic students between the ages of 12 and 18 years of age, met their tragic demise in a house fire.
Liberia: AfDB Funds LWSC U.S.$500k Spare Parts for White Plains
By Edwin M. Fayia, III --World Bank approved US$20M to reconstruct pipeline from White Plains The African Development Bank (AfDB) country office in Liberia on Thursday, September 12, 2019 turned over vital mechanical spare parts valued at US$500,000 to the authorities of the Liberia Water and Sewer Corporation (LWSC) intended for the White Plains water treatment plant. At the turning over ceremony, held at the White Plains Water Treatment, LWSC acting Technical Manager Gabriel S.
AfDB Funds LWSC US$500K Spare Parts for White Plains
(L-R) Mr. Kamara receives documents of the spare parts from Mr. Flaboe, as other senior staffs look on. —World Bank approved US$20M to reconstruct pipeline from White Plains The African Development Bank (AfDB) country office in Liberia on Thursday, September 12, 2019 turned over vital mechanical spare parts valued at US$500,000 to the authorities of the Liberia Water and Sewer Corporation (LWSC) intended for the White Plains water treatment plant.
Liberia: FDA to Construct U.S.$300k Regional Office
By Edwin M. Fayia, III FDA officials and guests at groundbreaking program in Tubmanburg, Bomi County. The Forestry Development Authority (FDA) and the World Bank on August 22, 2019 broke grounds for the construction of a regional office for region one (Bomi, Cape Mount, Gbarpolu and Montserrado counties). According to an FDA press release, the complex valued at an estimated cost of US$330,000 when completed, will co-host FDA and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
FDA to Construct US$300K Regional Office
FDA officials and guests at groundbreaking program in Tubmanburg, Bomi County. The Forestry Development Authority (FDA) and the World Bank on August 22, 2019 broke grounds for the construction of a regional office for region one (Bomi, Cape Mount, Gbarpolu and Montserrado counties). According to an FDA press release, the complex valued at an estimated cost of US$330,000 when completed, will co-host FDA and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
Liberia: County Forest Dialogue Ends With Key Recommendations
By Edwin M. Fayia, III Staff of National Union Community Forestry Management Body, logging companies and others at County Dialogue in Gbarnga, Bong County A recent one-day brainstorming county forest dialogue among representatives of communities, companies, local and national government officials ended in Gbarnga City, Bong County, with key recommendations crafted, scrutinized and made for reforms in the forest sector.
County Forest Dialogue Ends with Key Recommendations
Staff of National Union Community Forestry Management Body, logging companies and others at County Dialogue in Gbarnga, Bong County A recent one-day brainstorming county forest dialogue among representatives of communities, companies, local and national government officials ended in Gbarnga City, Bong County, with key recommendations crafted, scrutinized and made for reforms in the forest sector.
NUCFDC Demand US$2M in 2019/2020 Budget for Forest Communities
Mr. Andrew Y. Y. Zelemen, Head of Secretariat and National Coordinator, NUCFDC Threatens protest if GoL fails to meet demands A pro-forest advocacy group National Union of Community Forestry Development Committee (NUCFDC) has called on the government to place in the national budget of 2019-2020 US$2 million for the socioeconomic empowerment of forest communities.
Rainstorm, Deplorable Roads Create Hardships for Lofaians
One of several deplorable spots near Voinjama City, A three-day torrential rainfall in Foya City, coupled with the deplorable road condition, mainly between Voinjama and Zorzor districts are reportedly causing hardships for the locals. As a result, the locals among them some business people, are going through challenges to the extent that their businesses and farming activities are being stalled.
Liberia: NUCFMB, Forest Stakeholders Brainstorm On National Level Coordination and Advocacy
By Edwin M. Fayia, III A two day forum on National Level Coordination and Advocacy was convened on July 17, 2019 by National Union of Community Forest Management Body (NUCFMB) with prominent forest stakeholders to brainstorm on challenges in that vital sector of the Liberian economy.
NUCFMB, Forest stakeholders Brainstorm on National Level Coordination and Advocacy
The president of the National Union of Community Forest Management Body, Paye Thompson, reads the resolution. A two day forum on National Level Coordination and Advocacy was convened on July 17, 2019 by National Union of Community Forest Management Body (NUCFMB) with prominent forest stakeholders to brainstorm on challenges in that vital sector of the Liberian economy.
Liberia: 'Prioritize Early Childhood Education'
By Edwin M. Fayia, III We-Care Foundation supervisor urges education stakeholders Mrs. Martha L.P. George, supervisor of the We-Care Foundation on Gurley Street has called on education stakeholders and Liberians in general to prioritize early childhood education. Mrs.
‘Prioritize Early Childhood Education’
Students of the Viarama National Academy kindergarten class assemble to receive their certificates of achievement. We-Care Foundation supervisor urges education stakeholders Mrs. Martha L.P. George, supervisor of the We-Care Foundation on Gurley Street has called on education stakeholders and Liberians in general to prioritize early childhood education. Mrs.
Liberia: Lifeline Network Liberia Unfolds Empowerment Programs for Citizens
By Edwin M. Fayia, III Senior Staff, Director Swallie, Midwife Ruth Swallie posed at Front view of Lifeline Network Liberia Health and Medical Services at Kpan Town Outside Monrovia Executive Director Swallie comments on impact, challenges, funding gaps A Liberian based Non-governmental Organization, Lifeline Network Liberia, has since 2007 unfolded a four-part holistic empowerment program for Liberians in the rural settlements of Dixville, Johnsonville and Barnesville in Montserrado County.
Lifeline Network Liberia Unfolds Empowerment Programs for Liberians
Senior Staff, Director Swallie, Midwife Ruth Swallie posed at Front view of Lifeline Network Liberia Health and Medical Services at Kpan Town Outside Monrovia Executive Director Swallie comments on impact, challenges, funding gaps A Liberian based Non-governmental Organization, Lifeline Network Liberia, has since 2007 unfolded a four-part holistic empowerment program for Liberians in the rural settlements of Dixville, Johnsonville and Barnesville in Montserrado County.
Liberia: 'Education a Powerful Weapon for Bright Future'
analysis By Edwin M. Fayia, III 8th grade guest speaker tells GISS pre-school graduates Master Gabriel S. Flaboe Jr., an eighth grade student of School Prime Systems (SPS), has told four smart and brilliant kids who graduated from the preschool of the GabNora International School System (GISS) that education is the most powerful weapon that can change the world. The official closing ceremony was held on June 30, 2019 at Block "C" community at Soul Clinic in Paynesville.
‘Education a Powerful Weapon for Bright Future’
GabNore International School System Preschool Graduates pose with Staff Members after Graduation Ceremony in Paynesville 8th grade guest speaker tells GISS pre-school graduates Master Gabriel S. Flaboe Jr., an eighth grade student of School Prime Systems (SPS), has told four smart and brilliant kids who graduated from the preschool of the GabNora International School System (GISS) that education is the most powerful weapon that can change the world.
Liberia: Blessed Mothers Pay Solidarity Peace Visit to Liberia
By Edwin M. Fayia, III Their Eminences Etmunane Glory Ntuk and Cecelia Mong described Liberian women and all women around the world as managers of peace and should be encouraged to continue their drive and quest for peace in all parts of world. Hold Prayers, Fast for Sustainable Peace Eight Blessed Mothers from Nigeria, Ghana, and Sierra Leone have visited Liberia to pray with their Liberian sisters for peace in the country.
Liberia: The Last Well Begins Hand Pump Construction, Rehabilitation in Lofa
By Edwin M. Fayia, III Recommits to construct 116 safe drinking wells An American Christian non-governmental organization, The Last Well, says it has begun constructing about 116 safe drinking wells in Foya Statutory District in Lofa County. According to Abdul Koroma, Last Well's senior advisor on Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH), construction of water wells has already begun in the district. Koroma is also the government Engagement Specialist.
The Last Well Begins Hand Pump Construction, Rehabilitation in Lofa
One of several of hand pumps under construction by The Last Well in Lofa County Recommits to construct 116 safe drinking wells An American Christian non-governmental organization, The Last Well, says it has begun constructing about 116 safe drinking wells in Foya Statutory District in Lofa County. According to Abdul Koroma, Last Well’s senior advisor on Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH), construction of water wells has already begun in the district.
Liberia: Open Letter to President George Manneh Weah - the People Elected You to Protect Them
opinion By Edwin M. Fayia, III The April 14, 1979 "Rice Riots" in Monrovia should never have occurred had President William R Tolbert, Jr. not been ill-advised to deny the protestors' request and order the National Security Forces to fire live ammunition on the protesters. Liberia was divided - the Liberian National Police taking direct orders from the Ministry of Justice to shoot any civilian found in the streets and the Armed Forces of Liberia (AFL) refusing to attack civilians.
Liberia: President W.R. Tolbert Celebrated @106
By Edwin M. Fayia, III Bentol City, capital of Montserrado County, the birth place of the late President William Richard Tolbert Jr. where his homestead is located, was on May 11, 2019, the venue of celebrations marking his 106th birth anniversary.
President W.R. Tolbert Celebrated @106
Mrs. Christine Tolbert Norman, Executive Director of REAP and daughter of late President William R. Tolbert Jr., addresses the 106th birth anniversary of the late President. Bentol City, capital of Montserrado County, the birth place of the late President William Richard Tolbert Jr. where his homestead is located, was on May 11, 2019, the venue of celebrations marking his 106th birth anniversary.
Liberia: 'Liberia Teeters On Brink of Conflict'
By Edwin M. Fayia, III -- Attorney Samuel Kofi Woods Tells Save the Children Dignitaries in The Hague One of Liberia's prominent human rights lawyers has told participants attending the anniversary of Save the Children dignitaries in The Hague, Netherlands that Liberia teeters on the brink of conflict as reconciliation remains ill-conceived and a fear of imminent violence persists alongside a criminal attitude bordering on selfish enrichment.
‘Liberia Teeters on Brink of Conflict’
Attorney Samuel Kofi Woods, II of Liberia Law Society Delivered the Keynote Address at Save the Children of Netherlands 100 Anniversary in The Hague, May 16, 2019 — Attorney Samuel Kofi Woods Tells Save the Children Dignitaries in The Hague One of Liberia’s prominent human rights lawyers has told participants attending the anniversary of Save the Children dignitaries in The Hague, Netherlands that Liberia teeters on the brink of conflict as reconciliation remains ill-conceived and a fear of...
Liberia: Flaboe Family Constructs Bridge, 'Connecting More Than 50k Residents'
By Edwin M. Fayia, III A newly constructed and dedicated Gabriel S. Flaboe Bridge in Soul Clinic Community. A newly constructed bridge valued at US$10,000 funded on a self-help basis by Mr. and Mrs. Gabriel and Nora Flaboe Sr. of the Soul Clinic Community in Paynesville, has been completed and dedicated. At the ceremony marking the official dedication of the bridge on May 11, 2019, Mr. Flaboe reminded the gathering that the bridge project is not intended for political reason.
Flaboe Family Constructs Bridge, ‘Connecting More than 50K Residents’
A newly constructed and dedicated Gabriel S. Flaboe Bridge in Soul Clinic Community. A newly constructed bridge valued at US$10,000 funded on a self-help basis by Mr. and Mrs. Gabriel and Nora Flaboe Sr. of the Soul Clinic Community in Paynesville, has been completed and dedicated. At the ceremony marking the official dedication of the bridge on May 11, 2019, Mr. Flaboe reminded the gathering that the bridge project is not intended for political reason.
Krao Ass’n in America Identifies with Redemption, Southeastern Hospitals
NKAA Chairman Dr. Lawrence D. Sekajipo, displaying documentary report of the medical supplies at Redemption Hospital in Monrovia NKAA Chairman Sekajipo urges Liberians to “be givers back to society, humanity” The Chairman of the National Krao Association in the United States of America, Dr. Lawrence Dembo Sekajipo, on May 8, 2019 presented a 40-feet container of medical supplies to the Redemption Hospital in Monrovia.
Liberia: 450 Ebola Orphans in Dire Need of Educational Assistance
By Edwin M. Fayia, III A total of 450 Ebola orphans documented by a Liberian-based American charity Diompilor-Liberia Incorporated has sounded an urgent call for external and internal assistance for vulnerable orphans in order to continue their education. In an interview with the Daily Observer on May 2, 2019 in Monrovia, Diompilor executive director Saa S. Blama, said majority of the Ebola orphans are not in school owing to their inability to pay the required fees.
450 Ebola Orphans in Dire Need of Educational Assistance
Diompilor-Liberia Initial documented Ebola orphans. A total of 450 Ebola orphans documented by a Liberian-based American charity Diompilor-Liberia Incorporated has sounded an urgent call for external and internal assistance for vulnerable orphans in order to continue their education. In an interview with the Daily Observer on May 2, 2019 in Monrovia, Diompilor executive director Saa S. Blama, said majority of the Ebola orphans are not in school owing to their inability to pay the required fees.
Liberia: Intofawor Cooperative to Boost Oil Palm Production in Foya
By Edwin M. Fayia, III Saah R. James, General Manager of the Intofarwor Farmers and Multipurpose Cooperative Society (IFMCS) in Foya Statutory District Saa R. James, general manager of the Intofawor Multipurpose Farmers' Cooperative Society, said his cooperative has secured more than 100 acres of land to grow oil palm in Foya District, Lofa County. James said the 50 acres have already been developed around the southeast of Foya Airfield, out of 100 acres of secured land.
Intofawor Cooperative to Boost Oil Palm Production in Foya
Saah R. James, General Manager of the Intofarwor Farmers and Multipurpose Cooperative Society (IFMCS) in Foya Statutory District Saa R. James, general manager of the Intofawor Multipurpose Farmers’ Cooperative Society, said his cooperative has secured more than 100 acres of land to grow oil palm in Foya District, Lofa County. James said the 50 acres have already been developed around the southeast of Foya Airfield, out of 100 acres of secured land.
Liberia: Mental Health Leadership Advocacy Program Releases Research Report
By Edwin M. Fayia, III A Group photo of Mental Health workers, Lawmakers and support partners during the release of the Mental health Research Report in Monrovia A local mental health advocacy group, Mental Health Leadership and Advocacy Program (MHLAP), on May 1, 2019 released its month-long research report for policy makers and health stakeholders to consider.
Mental Health Leadership Advocacy Program Releases Research Report
A Group photo of Mental Health workers, Lawmakers and support partners during the release of the Mental health Research Report in Monrovia A local mental health advocacy group, Mental Health Leadership and Advocacy Program (MHLAP), on May 1, 2019 released its month-long research report for policy makers and health stakeholders to consider. The research was conducted on the JFK/ES Grant Mental Health Hospital, Liberia’s only mental health facility, located in Du Port Road, Paynesville.
Liberia: Phebe Hospital Board, Health Stakeholders Brainstorm On Challenges
By Edwin M. Fayia, III On April 29, 2019, the Phebe Hospital Board of Trustees, authorities of the Ministry of Health senior staff and administration met in an emergency session to brainstorm on the current challenges, confronting the institution in Suacoco, Bong County. According to the Phebe Hospital administration, the facility has been encountering challenges that range from electricity outages, provision of drugs and remittances of the government financial contribution.
Phebe Hospital Board, Health Stakeholders Brainstorm on Challenges
Health Minister Whelimina Jallah addresses the meeting with the administration of Phebe Hospital On April 29, 2019, the Phebe Hospital Board of Trustees, authorities of the Ministry of Health senior staff and administration met in an emergency session to brainstorm on the current challenges, confronting the institution in Suacoco, Bong County.
Liberia: Foya, Kolahun Districts, Suffer Acute Water Shortage
By Edwin M. Fayia, III Widespread and acute water shortages continue to affect the densely populated districts of Foya and Kolahun in Lofa County. Residents in the two districts on March 28, 2019, told the Daily Observer that since the dry season started sometime last year, most of the hand pumps constructed by aid agencies in the early 1990s have run dry having outlived their usefulness.
Foya, Kolahun Districts, Suffer Acute Water Shortage
One of several Hand pumps in Foya that Faces an acute Shortage of safe drinking water Foya, Kolahun residents search for water in old, abandoned wells Widespread and acute water shortages continue to affect the densely populated districts of Foya and Kolahun in Lofa County.
Crops Produced in Lofa Going to Guinea, Sierra Leone
One of many vehicles loaded with agriculture commodities bound for the commercial border town of Gueckedou, Guinea.
Fire Destroys 16 Bedroom House at Wood Camp
A view of the burned house in the Wood Camp community. A midday fire said to have come from an electric stove on Thursday, February 29, 2019, burned a 16 bedroom house in Wood Camp community in Paynesville, outside Monrovia. One of the affected occupants, who chose not to identify himself, informed this newspaper that the fire came from a stove that one of the occupants of the house had used to cook a meal.
Dr. Shannon’s Book on Environment, Mining Launched at UL
(From left) Dr. Eugene H. Shannon, author; Former CBL Governor Elie Saleeby and Dr. Ophelia I. Weeks of UL at the launch of the book, 'Safeguarding the Environment and Mining Development Projects', held at UL Fendell Campus Presenters Recommend Book use for University Lecturers A well-researched book entitled Safeguarding the Environment in Mining Development Projects and authored by Dr. Eugene H.
NGO Coalition Urges Gov’t to Investigate Operations of Delta Timber Company
Mr. Richard Hoff, Chief Facilitator, NGO Coalition of Liberia Addresses Reporters on Feb. 1, 2019 in Margibi County A lead civil society actor, NGO Coalition of Liberia, has urged the government to institute an investigation into the alleged illegal logging of Delta Timber Company’s (DTC) consistent with its noncompliance to the social agreement in Sinoe County.
Education: Alfalit, LGM Begin Student Volunteers Program
Alfalit, Liberia Ghana Mission new education program begins. Alfalit International has begun another phase of its youth’s empowerment by contracting young college students into its student volunteer program.
Liberia: Atty. Woods Wants Govt Investigate Attack On Roots FM
By Edwin M. Fayia, III The station technician at Roots FM briefs Atty. Woods (far right) and team on Feb. 4, 2019. A week following an attack on Roots FM Radio in Monrovia, Atty. Samuel Kofi Woods of Liberia's Law Society has called on the government to constitute an independent body in order to investigate the incident. Atty. Woods made the recommendation on Tuesday, February 4, 2019, in a brief audience with staff members of Roots FM Radio on Ashmun Street, in Monrovia.
Atty. Woods Wants Gov’t Investigate Attack on Roots FM
The station technician at Roots FM briefs Atty. Woods (far right) and team on Feb. 4, 2019. A week following an attack on Roots FM Radio in Monrovia, Atty. Samuel Kofi Woods of Liberia’s Law Society has called on the government to constitute an independent body in order to investigate the incident. Atty. Woods made the recommendation on Tuesday, February 4, 2019, in a brief audience with staff members of Roots FM Radio on Ashmun Street, in Monrovia.
Liberia: "We Fought for Democracy With Blood, Sweat, Tears"
By Edwin M. Fayia, III Atty. Samuel Kofi Woods Makes Remarks during Courtesy call on Rep. Yekeh Kolubah at his Sinkor Old Road Residence in Monrovia Human rights lawyer Attorney Samuel Kofi Woods, II, says Liberians for many decades fought to achieve democracy with their blood, sweat and tears. Woods is the executive director of the Liberia Law Society.
‘Shun Secret Societies, Demonic Practices’
Members of the Choir at the ceremony. -Evangelist Billy Bimba urges Liberians Reverend Joseph Billy Bimba, president of Liberia for Jesus Evangelistic Ministries, has cautioned Christians in particular, and Liberians nationwide to shun practices involving secret societies, witchcraft and demonic vices for God to heal the country.
“We Fought for Democracy with Blood, Sweat, Tears”
Atty. Samuel Kofi Woods Makes Remarks during Courtesy call on Rep. Yekeh Kolubah at his Sinkor Old Road Residence in Monrovia Human rights lawyer Attorney Samuel Kofi Woods, II, says Liberians for many decades fought to achieve democracy with their blood, sweat and tears. Woods is the executive director of the Liberia Law Society.
‘Collaboration with Partners Minimizes Illegal Hunting in SNP’ -FDA
Mr. Blamah Sando Goll, technical manager at the Forestry Development Authority (FDA), has said that effective collaboration with international partners has considerably minimized illegal hunting and gold mining activities in the Sapo National Park (SNP) in Sinoe County. Goll made the conclusion when he spoke to the Daily Observer on Monday, January 21, following a recent tour of the park with a team of three leading conservation groups – Fiona, Flora International, and Partners in Development.
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