Monday, September 14, 2015 Edition

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RECONCILING
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UMU STUDENTS
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MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 14, 2015
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GET YOUR COUNTRY

IN GOOD SHAPE
I have been in politics myself. Election time is two years, there is plenty of time to
deliver all the work, get it done for the good of all the people. Then election will come
and people will seek out who they think is the best person to vote in office, but get the
country in good shape. Christine Larharde, IMF Boss
DIPLOMATIC NEWS - pg. 5
CENTRAL BANK OF LIBERIA
MARKET BUYING AND SELLING RATES

LIBERIAN DOLLARS PER US DOLLAR
BUYING
SELLING
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 5, 2015
L$88.00/US$1
L$89.00/US$1
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 11, 2015
L$87.00/US$1
L$87.00/US$1
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 12, 2015
L$87.00/US$1
L$87.00/US$1
These are indicative rates based on results of daily surveys of the foreign exchange market
in Monrovia and its environs. The rates are collected from the Forex Bureaux and the
commercials banks. The rates are not set by the Central Bank of Liberia.
Source: Research, Policy and Planning Department, Central Bank Liberia, Monrovia, Liberia
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Monday, September 14, 2015
Bettie K. Johnson/ betty.johnson@frontpageafricaonline.com
Tubmanburg, Bomi Countyecked in an orange jumpsuit with a deep frown on his

face, Aja Debs, alongside his lawyer, strolled into the
courtroom of the 11th Judicial Circuit in Tubmanburg,
Bomi County to answer charges of human trafficking,
rape, smuggling amongst others.
Not guilty, he pleaded.

Aja Debs, Tamba Gibson and Bashir Lakis have been charged by
the Government of Liberia for allegedly trafficking 15 Liberian
girls to Lebanon to work under inhumane conditions. Tamba
Gibson and Bashir Lakis have been charged in absentiatheir
whereabouts are unknown.
In late 2014, 15 Liberian girls in Lebanon complained that their
employers were subjecting them to inhumane treatment and had
seized their travel documents to prevent them from escaping. The
cries of the stranded girls, which reverberated around the country,
led to a public outcry against the government with citizens calling
on the leadership of the country to step in and save the day.
Following the incessant outcries and blame game, President
Sirleaf dispatched Labor Minister Neto Lighe and Police Director
Chris Massaquoi to ascertain and liase with their Lebanese
counterparts on ways to have the girls brought back without a
hurdle and to ensure those responsible face the full weight of the
law.
The girls have accordingly been brought home, and the trial for
justice resumes today in Tubmanburg.
Judge Decides
During deliberations last Thursday in Tubmanburg, defense
counsels, Atty. Arthur Johnson and Cllr. Cooper Kruah, objected
to the sight of armed officers in the court on grounds that the
presence of the men was intimidating their client and by extension
the trial.
According to the defense team of the lone suspect, they have
received credible information that the presence of the armed men
on the grounds of the court is an intimidation tactic deployed by
the prosecution to tilt the case in favor of the state.
Defense counsel says reliable sources have told us that the
Prosecution is bent on intimidating lawyers, defendant, court
staff and jurors, which is not healthy for the trial. This case is not
an armed robbery case so there is no need for the heavy presence
of security armed officers in court, The defense said.
In counter argument the prosecution, represented by Atty. David
Woah, defended their action saying the presence of the officers is
not to intimidate the court neither the jurors.
These officers are not scattered but assigned at a specific place
where the witnesses are kept and therefore in no way they are
interfering with the proceeding as alleged by the defense counsel
and there is no violation or abuse carry on by the officers, he said.
The prosecution added that the 15 girls who are to serve as

witnesses need protection day and night to avoid interference
and secure their confidence in the ongoing trial.
The prosecution furthered that the submission made by the
defense is fabricated and the timing intended to halt the
proceeding of the case.
The police have made no visit to the locality where the jurors are
assigned and Bomi County has been vulnerable with respect to
the numbers of police officers assigned for protection, he argued.
Said the Atty Woah: prosecution is concerned that from the
remarks made by the defense team that they have information
from the jurors that they have been threatened and intimidated
is proof that the defense is in contact with the jury to be panel.
The judge of the 11th Judicial Circuit, Bomi Circuit Court will
today determine if the presence of arm officers are intimidating
the ongoing trial involving several Liberian girls who were
trafficked to Lebanon.
The ruling of the judge William Sando followed a submission
by the Prosecution Counsel who prayed the court to order an
investigation to ascertain how the information was obtained.
The Prosecution prays the court to investigate so as to ascertain
how
the
information
was
obtained
and
its
authentication.
Medical Transfer Denied
The defense lawyers also
pressed the court to allow the
defendant be taken from his
cell in Bomi and transfer to
the Monrovia Central Prison
for an easy access to better
medical attention. According
to the defense team, Debs
suffer from hypertension and
liver disease.
The defense lawyers further
asked the court to allow Debs
transfer to a new prison cell
where he would remain and
appear daily in court for the
case.
However,
the
lawyers
request was denied when the
prosecution requested Judge
William Sando to deny the
request on grounds that Debs,
who is on trial for criminal
offences, should not be given
preferential treatment from
other detainees.
Prosecution lawyers argued that there are qualified medical
practitioners in Bomi County that can handle Debs health
condition.
Jury not fully empanelled
Since the start of the case, the parties have selected 11 of the 15
jurors needed to decide the fate of the defendant.
The empanelled jury is to avoid coming into contact with either
of the parties.
The case was re-assigned to today, at which time the parties will
be able to complete the selection of the 15 member panel that will
decide the outcome of the case.
No order in Court
During the trial, the courtroom lack order as sheriffs and bailiffs
seem ignorant about courtroom proceedings. Courtroom staff
randomly moves about in court without the authorization of the
judge.
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RECONCILING
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LIBERIA, O
ADDRESSING
CORRUPTION A MUST
WHILE SHOWERING PRAISE on the generally stable

post-war atmosphere in Liberia, Mr. Herv Ladsous,
Peacekeeping Chief of the United Nations stressed during
a briefing before the Security Council last week that it
is important for Liberias focus to shift toward building
a unified and reconciled nation with an accountable
government committed to addressing corruption.
EIGHT YEARS into the administration of the ruling
Unity Party government, the twin towering presence
of corruption and the lack of reconciliation remain
burning issues eating at the core of governance lapses
amid recurring themes of the lack of transparency,
accountability and the circle of impunity.
NOT A DAY GOES by when headlines of corruption not
dominating the front pages of newspapers and not a
week or even month goes by without mention of the
discussions about a war crimes tribunal.
THESE ARE VALID concerns that cannot and must not be
taken lightly as Liberia continues its transition from war
to peace.
MR. HERVE WAS QUITE realistic in his praise by heralding
the fact that while the security situation in Liberia
"remains generally stable, public order is still a source
of concern."
LIBERIA HAS DONE well since the end of the war. With
the help of the UN and other international organizations,
the country has overcome adversity, including civil wars
and the recent Ebola outbreak and is well on course to
leaving its ugly past behind.
NEVERTHELESS, the upcoming 2017 presidential and
legislative elections and the looming departure of UN
peacekeepers from Liberia are strong signals that Liberia
will need to get its act together and put in place the right
measures to ensure that the security lapses and system
will not collapse with the departure of UN peacekeepers
from Liberia.
MR. LADSOUS APPEARED optimistic about Liberias
future when he told the UNSC: "The decision taken
by this Council to set 30 June 2016 as the date for the
full assumption of security responsibilities by national
authorities is a remarkable demonstration of confidence
that the country has overcome the instability and
dependency of the past, and is moving steadfastly
in the direction of building a viable, united and fully
independent nation."
CHALLENGES HOWEVER remain pressing. The recent
Ebola virus outbreak had a massive effect on the economy
which in the words of Minister of Justice and Attorney
General Benedict Sannoh, remains the greatest challenge
to Liberia and one which will continue to impact on all
sectors of the Government, especially the Justice and
security Sector, a suggestion that spells bad news for
post-UNMIL Liberia.
IT IS CRUCIAL for the UN and other international
agencies to back up their strong talking with action to
ensure that funding and financial assistance will help
Liberia adequately prepare for life after UNMILI.
MINISTER SANNOHs assertions that the government is
concerned about the slow pace of funding commitment
or support to the implementation of the Plan, is a wake-
J. Yanqui Zaza, jyanqui@aol.com, Contributing Writer
nce again, Liberian President Ellen Johnson

Sirleafs government is boasting that Liberia has
accomplished a milestone-Liberias admission to
the World Trade Organization (WTO). Liberias
admission into the WTO comes after the Sirleaf government
has signed many flawed big-business-concessionary
agreements since her ascendency to the presidency in
2006. Predictably, many Liberians, aware of the cozy
relationship between President Sirleaf and big business,
are asking whether Liberia will benefit from its WTO
membership. Why should this matter to Liberia when the
country cannot export a significant value of commodities
and, or services?
Most importantly, wouldnt, investors, awarded with flawed
concessionary agreement, delay or fight against amending
the agreements, since legal recourse is available within
the WTO? Even worst, wouldnt Firestone, Mittal Steel,
etc., violate current labor laws, environment laws, etc., if
experts at the WTO perceived the laws as anti-business?
For President Sirleaf and representatives of the World
Trade Organization, Liberias admission to the World Trade
Organization is a victory FrontpageAfrica, 8/23/2015). Mr.
Joakin Reiter, Deputy Secretary of WTO stated, major
benefit of the WTO is that it provides government with
a power instrument for domestic reforms to accelerate
growth, modernize, strengthen institutional capacity and
enshrine the rule of law. Also, WTO will create a platform
to reform international market, said Dr. Cheidu Osakwe,
Director of Accession Division, WTO.
Before I share my view on Liberias WTO membership, let
me define what are trade and WTO. The Webster dictionary
says: trade is to engage in buying and selling for profit.
Adam Davidson of the NY Times magazine says, Trade is
central to every key economic issue we face. Whether it
is the subject of income inequality, financial stability, the
future of work, it all comes down to a discussion of trade.
In Liberia, trade includes Firestone selling latex to its
Parent, Bridgestone of Japan; Liberia acquiescing to the
World Banks loan with strings attached; or a merchant
using a Letter of Credit from a local bank to import rice/
medical drugs on credit from a foreign country.
WTOis a 142 member governments who try to
sort out trade problems they face with each other
or with companies operating within their countries.
WTO agreementsare essentially contracts, binding
governments to keep their trade policies within agreed
limits. Alternatively, it is a way to settle differences
between governments or between companies and
governments through some neutral procedure based on an
agreed legal foundation.
However, Global Exchange, an international organization,
says otherwise and has published eleven points explaining
why WTO is against the poor. Here are two of the eleven
points: 1) WTO is seeking to privatize or sell essential
public services such as education, health care, energy and
waterradio airwaves or schools 2) many important
decisions get made in a process whereby poor countries
negotiators are not even invited to closed door meetings
(http://www.globalexchange.org/resources/wto/oppose)
Will Liberia benefit according to President Sirleaf? The
heading below, of an article called How big business in
up call and eye opener for what lies ahead.
There is as yet no funding commitment to close the 16
Million US dollars gap for this fiscal year. It is imperative
to give new impetus to resource mobilization initiatives in
support of Liberia, as foreseen in the Statement of Mutual
Commitment under the Peace Building Commission," the
minister said.
WHILE WE WELCOME Mr. Ladsouss observations, we
feel strongly that more needs to be done if Liberia is to
put itself in ready mode when UN peacekeepers leave
Liberia.
ALREADY THERE are fears that UNMILs departure
the U.S. and the WTO crushed Indias subsidies for Solar
system, might give us some understanding. The heading
of the article says: Four hundred million Indiansone
quarter of Indias populationhave no electricity, but as
far as the United States and the World Trade Organization
(WTO) are concerned, they can keep sitting in the dark.
http://www.counterpunch.org/2015/08/28/how-the-usand-the-wto-crushed-indias-subsidies-for-solar-energy/
Several economists such as Mr. Gojko Barjamovic, an expert
in ancient languages and culture at Harvard University
agreed with some of Global Exchanges points, especially
the widening of the gap of income inequality. In their
study, they included economic activities between 1890 B.C.
and 1860 B.C. for one community in the town of Kanesh,
what is now called Iraq. Among the parallels with todays
economic activities, governments did enforce regulations
and reprimanded wrongdoers. Another parallel was a
privileged few gained enormous wealth. However, unlike
today, the wealthy did redistribute a high percentage of
their earnings, which was used to build public educational
system, network of public libraries, public parks, etc., the
economists reported.
The wealthy are not only reluctant to contribute a portion
of their wealth to finance social programs, but have created
a complex monetary system to generate additional wealth.
Or as Adam Davidson of the New York Magazine stated
that the rich has engineered basic architecture of a new
global financial system in which economic calculus, not
military and political power would determine where
money flows
WTO is part of that the economic calculus to shield
and generate more wealth from flawed concessionary
agreements, of course in collaboration with its sisterorganizations (The World Bank and International Monetary
Funds). The economic calculus begins with international
companies providing the money that World Bank uses
to loan to poor countries. Thereafter, the World Bank/
IMF identifies which multinational companies (Mittal
Steel or Bridgestone; parent of Liberian Firestone Rubber
Plantation) will manage natural resources. So, indirectly,
Liberia did borrow from Firestone.
If the adage is true that He who pays the piper calls the
tune, then poor countries are not only indirectly under the
control of the World Bank, but also are under the indirect
control of international companies. WTO, with legal
provisions, comes in to seal the financial relationship after
the money-lending connection between the poor countries
and the World Bank, and big business, by extension. As
a member, investors can now file lawsuits within the
WTO, even if local courts have given a ruling on the same
issue. For example, the three-panel judges can determine
whether amending any of the flawed concessionary
agreements is good for business or not. In view of the get
rich quick mentality, investors will not only fight against
amending the flawed concessionary agreements, but might
file lawsuits at the WTO to coerce countries such as Liberia
to relax its environmental laws or allow Mittal steel to
pollute the rivers in Liberia. That is why a country such as
Liberia was lured into the WTO, even though its exports
are miniscule to pose any challenge to the importation of
goods and services.
could have a severe impact on the 2017 presidential

and legislative elections , especially owing to the fact
that some political observers anticipate problems and
fear that local security infrastructure may not be equip
enough to deal with potential problems which could
develop.
THIS IS WHY IT is important for international and
national stakeholders to leave no stone unturned in
ensuring that Liberias security network has the support
and mechanisms needed to maintain the peace and
stability enjoyed over the past few years.
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WIN: HOW LIBERIA CLIPPED
TUNISIA'S EAGLES
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Great victory, congrats Team Lone Star, Coach Debbah, Grandpa
Doe, Youth and Sports Ministry, and the fans; we're proud, and
happy.
Garrison F. Togba Jr. Proprietor at Garto Financial
Thank you, Frontpage Africa, for this impressive report.
Although, I was not at the game, your description of the game
itself as well as the pre and post game analysis give me an
appreciative understanding of the game. Thanks a million as I
look forward to reading your next Lone Star story.
Boima Gbelly Works at Self-Employed

Thank you plenty Lone Star for giving us victory! If nothing
good is happening in Liberia now, Thanks for making us happy.
We love you all!!!!
James Kollie Works at United Cerebral Palsy of Greater
Dane County (UCP)
Bravo!!!!! Lone Star, u made my weekend complete
Moses Kollie University of Liberia
Congratulations, Lone Star on your victory over Tunisia, keep
on the good works as we are with you forever, bravo again.
E Herodotus Payne Jr. Economist at Ministry of Finance

and Development Planning
Thank you President Sirleaf and the MFDP family for ensuring
the support and timely discharge of the players' per diem and
other necessary finances that kept the preparations on and
spirits high.
Simeon Humanitarian Simeon Chief Executive Officer at

FaithBite
Give Coach Debbah time and support!!! I'm optimistic him
will bring success, Before let I said his approaches is working,
Thank to the player's and more especially the Liberian peoples
for their supports,
Pius Torbor University of Liberia
Congratulations boys. It only takes hard work and
determination. Keep the courage and focus, with the needed
support you will succeed.
Emmanuel Blimie Park Center Senior High

Kudos! Way to go guys. Y'all just keep bringing us the goodies.
Hey grandpa, hats out to you. Remembered those days playing
against you and Papi on buduburam refugee camp...the power
of focus and hard work can take you anywhere. Not to digress!
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Luther Tarpeh Oceanview Christian High school,
Rivercess, Liberia
Thank you Boys for your splendid performance against one of
Africa best teams. For a long time Liberians haven't had much
to laugh about. After the horror of Ebola and uncertainty we
can smile again. Thank you James Debah and your team of
coaches. We are with you. Let's unite and support the boys to
represent us at this coming nation cup. Congratulations! Lone
Star on the WAAAAY!
Festus Wongbay Student at Nimba County

I am glad to hear that my country won against Tunisia it is a
vision that Liberia will go for final.
Boima Williams Lincoln Technical Institute
Well. I must commend the Lone Star Team for a job well done
but I am not ready to celebrate yet, we have all seem this before,
first leg, we win by one or draw and on the return leg we are
eliminated, until we win away from home, I will only say Thank
You to the Players and Technical Staff for this much needed
victory and showing heart to defend our nation and making us
relevence and proud in African Football
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YOU WRITE; WE PUBLISH; THEY READ!
CHECK AND CHECK YOUR HEAD BEARINGS
AGAIN AND AGAIN, YOU CRITICS
The Editor,
ou know what; here we go again with a proliferation

of lies against the President. Some are accusing the
President Barack Obama of pointing the finger at her
as one of Africas most corrupt leaders, while others
cannot simply accept the fact that Minister of Agriculture, i.e. Dr...
.Florence Chenoweth, has resigned her Ministerial post because
of personal, health-related issues.
When do we learn that to speak the truth is Godly while
continually telling lies and falsehood have dreadful consequences
for the ungodly!
These two leaders have made immense contributions to this
Land and this Nation. They have built up our national treasures in
Democracy, Diplomacy and in Agricultural projects such as never
seen before since the founding of our Republic.
Yet, we take pleasure in chastising and criticizing them for
only the good that they have done and the sacrifices they have
made. Donor countries are not under any obligation to fund
Liberian-government or Liberian-people projects. They provide
the funding and money only when they can perceive that the
projects are sound and that there is justifiably, good governance
originating from country leadership.
I will make my position avidly clear as a bell, such as I have done
in the past and I will assure you that those lost souls who bear
false-witness against their neighbor shall feel Gods justice.
As for what they believe will be a better day ahead, they need to
stop dreaming and start praying for a future that will ensure that
this nation does not slip again into the decadence that enveloped
it, before the administration of President Ellen Johnson-Sirleaf.
I for one was running during the time of Doe and I dont intend
running away from anyone anymore. I will stand my ground. The
churches should encourage Liberians to grow their own food and
own their very own businesses. Focus on where your talents lie
and work to achieve improvements to your person and self. Stop
passing the buck! Blame no one else but yourself. There has to be
less dependence upon Government and more focus upon what
can I do for myself?
As for James Sirleaf, I have never held a Government job or ever
depended upon any Government for my daily bread. That is why I
am so proud of myself.
The critism remains but what improvements have been rendered
to the greater Public by thepontiffs, scribes and critics who were
around during the decades of decay of rule by previous leaders
of this republic. What is good for Peter must also be what is good
for Paul.
Oh I see, now because the finances flow much better; we find more
than a third and a still growing population from all around the
country have now all immigrated to Monrovia and expect to live
off the work and sweat of families and other working populations.
How many take assignments to work with Concessions and move
back to rural areas? Who encourages these ones who still dont
realize that the money found in the city only comes from the bush.
This is a wakeup call because we have university students
employed as bank managers who cannot write a fitting decent
letter.
Who do we blame for all that? Blame the Government! Yeah right.
This is a wakeup call because the fault is not that of the
Government alone. The fault lies with the People. The Liberian
people, the Liberian churches, the Liberian sports associations,
the Liberian media, Liberian business people, Foreigners doing
business in Liberia, etc., are all very corrupt. I do have some proof.
The greater gravity nevertheless, of all of these problems, may

be attributed to the war and trying times of the Doe and Taylor
governments. This is when the true suffering began. People made
millions while others fought their battles and wars. Children died
and many women became victims of war.
Unfortunately this suffering tide, may not end with Ellens
government.
What was the benefit of an education then, i.e. during the time of
Taylor and Doe? I cant tell you that. But I can tell you that now,
a 12th grade education is worth only the same as a 6th grade
education was back in 1968.
My friends, you know what you need to do? You need get off (you
know what) to make something happen for yourself in your own
life. Expect assistance but dont expect handouts.
I will reiterate my previous views that the revelation of the Gospel
is being revealed in this Country during these times.
Our President has led her people well, through the Red Sea and
over the desert away from Pharaohs forces.
She has held God first and have continued to rely upon his
judgment and his goodness for our and the Countrys salvation.
Albeit and however, you still find the many detractors, whom we
all know and who are desperately trying to succeed. I should not
call names but you and I know them well.
They make comments and criticism, but have no solutions to
offer. They claim that they represent and speak the language of
the people, when they are in fact evil men and women casting a
shadow of a doubt over all that are fair and right.
Beware of Satans angels my friends, because the last days are
already here.
We will continue to stand our ground and fight against Satan and
his forces of evil.
We will continue to hold hands in faith and kneel together in the
time of pestilence and strife forever asking our God for strength
and his forgiveness of our sins.
We will castrate the thoughts of those who preach and condone
evil over and around us and our families.
We will stand firm and protect our leaders at all costs.
The Devil and his henchmen and henchwomen shall never
succeed as we stand in servitude under the mantel of the Lord
of Hosts.
The Lord of Hosts shall strike them down and make them pay for
their wickedness, evil and deception.
The Lord of Hosts shall provide us with his Chariot that will ride
through the darkest channels of hopelessness and into the Glory
of the Lord, our Father.
The rally and the might of the Lord and the most high remain
unchallenged. The faith and beliefs of the faithful are best made
by choice and not through persuasion.
Mr. James E. Sirleaf, sirleafjames2013@gmail.com
Director MOTC:
A Former Banker with formidable years of business banking
experience RVP Emerging Markets at Citibank London, Div Head
for Corporate and Institutional Bank, United Bank for Africa
(UBA) Liberia, General Manager Corporate and Institutional
Banking at FI Bank in Monrovia. Mr. Sirleaf served as a participant
and speaker at the very first World Forum for Democracy in
Strasbourg, France 2012. James is a highly experienced finance
expert and continues with MOTC as General Manager, a job he has
held since December 2012.
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GET YOUR COUNTRY

IN GOOD SHAPE
I have been in politics myself. Election time is two years, there is plenty of time to deliver all the work, get
it done for the good of all the people. Then election will come and people will seek out who they think is the
best person to vote in office, but get the country in good shape. Christine Larharde, IMF Boss
By Edwin G. Genoway, Jr (231886458910)-edwin.genoway@frontpageonline.com
n a candid tone, the

managing director of the
International Monetary
Fund (IMF), Ms. Christine
Lagarde has cautioned Liberia
political actors to sidestep
politics and develop the nation
before elections.
Madam Lagarde said if
President Sirleaf and every
aspirant can join hands to
develop the country, the
electorates would have a clear
cut choice when it comes to
who should lead them.
She, however, encouraged
President Sirleaf and the
government to work hard
and deliver all necessary
projects before the 2017
elections arrives, pledging the
IMF support to the Liberian
government.
I been in politics myself,
election time is two years.
There is plenty of time to
deliver all the work, get it done
for the good of all the people.
Then election will come and
people will seek out who they
think is the best person to vote
in office, but get the country in
good shape, she noted.
She called on every Liberian

to work together in order
to ensure the better of the
country as election is only a
stone throw away in two years.
You have two years to go for
elections, and I dont call that

a pre-election period. I think
it will be really good for the
country and for the people of
Liberia if all those who have
the public interest at heart
will prepare to serve their
country and thats why they
are going to politics to focus

on the delivery of the good
for the country, irrespective
of political membership or
affiliation. Just go with it and
then you all take collective
pride in what has been
achieved and then propose to
AGREEMENT REACH BETWEEN

MOTC AND AMOS BROSIUS
Monroviaollowing a struggle in
the Criminal Court C,
the Commercial Court
has granted the petition
of accounting filed by MOTC,

the majority shareholder in
Ducor Petroleum against Amos
Brosius, minority shareholder
of Ducor Petroleum.
In an irrevocable stipulation
following a pretrial conference,
the two parties mutually agreed
that Brosius is not compelled
to submit to an audit by Baker
the future, she noted.

Ms. Christine Lagarde, spoke
in Monrovia at the conclusion
of a one day visit to Liberia.
She described her visit as
fruitful. My visit to Liberia has
been extremely fruitful and
informative, and I am grateful
for the warm hospitality I
received from everyone I met.
I wish to thank President
Ellen Johnson Sirleaf and
the
Liberian
authorities,
as well as members of the
Liberian Legislature, for our
constructive and substantive
discussions, she noted.
House speaker Alex Tyler
welcomed Ms. Largardes
statement calling on politician
to work together as one
and develop the country. He
described it as timely and in
the interest of the state.
Her visit is timely, especially
at the time Liberia just got free
of Ebola. She spoke well and
the legislature was glad to host
her at the capitol building. All
what she said here today is in
the interest of the Liberian
people, he told a FrontPage
Africa Interview Friday.
During her visit to Liberia the
IMF boss addressed a broad
cross-section of the Liberians,
including
students
and
members of civil society. She
also met with women leaders
and representatives of the
private sector.
She said she was heartened
to visit the Young Women
Christian Association, which
has demonstrated a deep
commitment
to
support
Liberias most vulnerable
citizens at a time of crisis.
I
complimented
the
authorities on the countrys
heroism and resilience in
fighting the Ebola pandemic.
The Ebola outbreak brought the
economy to a halt in 2014-15
Tilly, following a conflict of

interest raised by him in his
legal brief.
The two parties was told by
the Commercial Court to
provide two names of auditing
firms with their resume for
determination of court as to
which firm will conduct the
audit process.
The commercial Court told Mr.
Brosius, who is the respondent
in the case, that he is prohibited
and completely barred from
acting in any capacity for and on
behalf of the Ducor Petroleum
pending an outcome of the audit
process.
Also a memorandum of
understanding entered in 2005
by the two parties revealed
that the Ducor Petroleum was
established to engage in the
importation and distribution
of petroleum products on the
Liberian market.
and had a disproportionately

large impact on the poorest
households, she noted.
She said the victory over
Ebola allows the country to
restore growth and focus on
implementing its ambitious
economic
transformation
agenda. She added that her
discussions
throughout
her visit confirmed that
Liberians are well aware of
the challenges and can unite,
as they did in defeating Ebola,
to take the steps necessary to
revitalize the economy.
For his part, Liberias Minister
of Finance and Development
Planning, Amara Konneh said
the inception of President
Sirleafs leadership in 2006
ushered in a new day for
Liberias relationship with the
International Monetary Fund.
Minister Konneh mentioned
that Liberia remains grateful
to Dr. Antoinette Sayeh, the
first minister of finance under
president Sirleaf, for her
tremendous service to Liberia
particularly in tackling the
large external debt.
We continue to improve the
relationship she helped to
build with the IMF that led the
government to agree upon the
external credit facility (ECF)
as a means of monitoring our
economic performance and
structure reforms, enhancing
macroeconomic
stability,
and promoting sustainable
economic
growth
and
development, he noted.
He noted that under the
leadership of Dr. Sayeh Liberia
is grateful have received the
large scale support to address
our recent health crisis,
making specific reference to
the disbursement of US$47.8
Million and US$45.7 Million
through the ECF and RCF
programs.
The parties agree to restructure

the shares of Ducor Petroleum
to give third party, MOTC, who
is the financier of the venture,
90% share ownership in the
corporation.
The both parties also agreed to
open an account in the name
of Ducor Petroleum at the
Liberia Bank for development
& Investment for proper
accountability.
The MOU is binding on the
parties hereto and shall extend
to their assigns and successors
in business.
It also revealed that that the
Ducor Petroleum should open
a bank account at LBDI with
3 signatories and any two of
the three signatories can act
on behalf of the corporation to
transact business through its
account at the Liberia Bank for
Development & investment.
UMU STUDENTS HAIL
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he removal of Dr.
Emmanuel
Bailey
as president of the
United
Methodist
University has been hailed
by students. But not without
a tinge of caution from the
students that his would be
replace must shape up or ship
out.
Bailey, who served the
University for over 5 years,
was removed from his post
following a communication
from the Resident Bishop of
the United Methodist Church
in Liberia, Dr. John G. Innis .
The
communication,in
possession
of
FrontPage
Africa, reads: Greetings of
peace and love come to you
in the name of our Lord and
Savior, Jesus Christ. I wish
to thank you for serving
as President of the United
Methodist University (UMU)
over the past ten years. Your
leadership, I must admit,
enhanced
the
academic
and physical growth of the
University. We are very
thankful for this.
However, I am pleased
to inform you that your
appointment as president of
UMU is hereby discontinued
effective August 31, 2015. I
have done this in consultation
with the cabinet and members
of the UMU Board of Directors.
By September 1, 2015, I
will appoint you to another
position in the Church.
Therefore, in consultation
with the cabinet and the
Board, we have asked Bro.
Removal of president
Johnson Gwaikolo to act as

President pending the search
for a new President during the
2016/2017 academic year.
Please, in an orderly manner,
turn all official documents and

properties of the University
over to Bro. Gwaikolo.
Once again, I wish to thank
you for the years you served
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university, several students,
yearning for a clean slate,
chattered about the news on
campus. Famatta Harris was
gleeful when she first heard
the news of Baileys dismissal.
Well I dont want to call my
college because if I do, they
might haunt me, but I think
his removal is good because I
am now a junior. Since I came,
all I see is a building attach
to another building just on
this street and no space for
the students to sit and review
their courses during their
vacant time, she said.
Cornelius
Parker
congratulated the Bishop of
the church on the decision to
replace Bailey. The Bishop
did the right thing and I am
sure that the decision is
not from him but this will
serve as a deterrent to the
over taker, because for me, I
keep wondering why is this
University stucked on this
street? And also, why is the
church not putting in efforts
to relocate their university?
A student of Biology who
asked for anonymity said
she is a senior student and
her lessons at the university
had been mostly theory
than practical, adding that
there are outdated scientific

apparatuses placed in the lab
for students who are charged
high fees amid a poor learning
environment.
I am happy that he has been
removed because the science
lab has not improved and the
fees attached to lab are too
high. We are not getting better
learning but what to do, we
just have to come because of
the country we find ourselves
in, she added.
Several
students
who
commended the Bishop and
board for the removal of Dr.
Bailey have also recommended
that the comptroller of the
University, Dennis Smith,
be changed as he is one of
the major problems at the
University.
Cynthia Watson a 2nd year
student laments: I must say
thanks for the removal of Dr.
Bailey because he had poor
relation with the students,
and I plead to the board to also
remove the comptroller. To
me, he is corrupt and failed to
notice that we are struggling
students.
Bendu Glay student of
Business told FPA that she
had to repeat her senior
year due to the failure of the
comptroller to accept her
money in the dying minutes.
Sources have hinted FPA that
the removal of the Universitys
President
was
triggered
following a tussle between
him and the Dean of students,
Rev. Roland Clarke.
According to our source who
asked for anonymity, the
board has requested that the
dean and the President be
removed from their respective
positions.
N Peacekeeping chief
Herv Ladsous told
the Security Council
that the security
situation in Liberia "remains
generally stable, although
public order is still a source of
concern."
Briefing today (10 Sept)
the Security Council on the
Secretary-General's
latest
report on the UN Mission in
Liberia (UNMIL), Ladsous
praised the Liberian people's
ability to overcome the recent
adversity, including civil wars
and the recent Ebola outbreak.
He stressed that now is the
time to focus on the important
work of continuing to build
a unified and reconciled
nation with an accountable
government committed to
addressing corruption.
The UN Peacekeeping chief

added that the United Nations
will continue to support the
people and Government of
Liberia in building a viable and
fully independent nation.
Ladsous also said, "The
decision taken by this Council
to set 30 June 2016 as the
date for the full assumption
of security responsibilities
by national authorities is a
remarkable demonstration of
confidence that the country
has overcome the instability
and dependency of the past,
and is moving steadfastly in the
direction of building a viable,
united and fully independent
nation."
Also speaking to the Security
Council, Liberian Minister of
Justice and Attorney General
Benedict Sannoh said the
"steep"decline in the Liberian

economy due to the Ebota
crisis remains the greatest
challenge to his nation, adding
that "the reverberations of the
economic decline will continue
to impact on all sectors of the
Government, especially the
Justice and security Sector."
He also said, "The Government
is concerned about the slow
pace of funding commitment or
support to the implementation
of the Plan. There is as yet
no funding commitment to
close the 16 Million US dollars
gap for this fiscal year. It is
imperative to give new impetus
to
resource
mobilization
initiatives in support of Liberia,
as foreseen in the Statement of
Mutual Commitment under the
Peace Building Commission."
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ELIMINATION OF EBOLA VIRUS TRANSMISSION IN LIBERIA
ollowing 42 days since

the last Ebola virus
disease (Ebola) patient
was discharged from a
Liberian Ebola treatment unit
(ETU), September 3, 2015,
marks the second time in a
4-month period that the World
Health Organization (WHO)
has declared Liberia free of
Ebola virus transmission (1).
The first confirmed Ebola
cases in West Africa were
identified in southeastern
Guinea on March 23, 2014,
and within 1 week, cases were
identified and confirmed in
Liberia (1). Since then, Liberia
has reported 5,036 confirmed
and probable Ebola cases and
4,808 Ebola-related deaths.
The epidemic in Liberia peaked
in late summer and early fall
of 2014, when more than 200
confirmed and probable cases
were reported each week.
With partner support, the
Liberia Ministry of Health
(MoH) directed interventions
that led to a progressive
decline in cases (26).
Beginning on December 29,
2014, a cluster of 21 cases
(with 745 associated contacts)
was identified in the St. Paul
River Bridge community of
Monrovia, and the last case
associated with this cluster
was in a patient admitted to
an ETU on February 18, 2015.
This chain of transmission
was
controlled
through
community engagement, early
identification and triage of
cases, and effective contact
monitoring (3). Approximately
4 weeks later, on March 20, a
single patient with Ebola was

reported; this patient who
possibly acquired the virus
through sexual contact (7).
This patient died and was
buried on March 28. Forty
two days later, on May 9, WHO
declared Liberia free of Ebola
virus transmission (1).
After
this
declaration,
Liberia maintained WHOrecommended
heightened
surveillance for Ebola (8) by
implementing
communitybased surveillance initiatives
developed
during
the
course of the outbreak and
recommending postmortem
Ebola testing for all reported

deaths.
In
addition
to
emphasizing
surveillance,
other
Ebola
prevention
activities included continuing
to recommend safe burial of
all dead bodies, establishment
of a semen testing program
for male Ebola survivors,
and continued training and
supervision of health care
workers on Ebola infection
prevention
and
control
measures.
On June 29, approximately
50 days after WHO declared
Liberia free of Ebola virus
transmission, an Ebola case
constraints field staff are

facing since their previous
motorbikes are currently not
road worthy or very difficult to
maintain" said some members
of the partner organizations, in
receiving the donations.
The social agents will be
collecting and transmitting
programmatic
data,
and
reporting
on
progress
regarding the programme
indicators such as number of
under five children treated for
malaria in hard to reach areas.
The program will be covering
Liberia's fifteen counties:
Sinoe, River Cess, River Gee,
Grand Kru, Grand Gedeh,
Maryland, Bomi, Gbarpolu,
Grand Cape Mount, Lofa,
Montserrado, Grand Bassa,
Margibi, Bong and Nimba.
"The bikes will help the district
supervisors to effectively carry
out their supervisory roles for
covering each of the districts

across Liberia overseeing
the work of community
health volunteers and trained
traditional midwives", said
Koala
Oumarou,
Country
Director of Plan International
Liberia.
The program, which is in
its second phase and will
run till June 2016, targets
hard to reach population
and aims to directly reduce
malaria-related morbidity and
mortality in the population,
especially in children under
five and pregnant women and
to ensure equitable access to
essential medical products
and technologies of assured
quality, safety, efficacy and
cost-effectiveness for malaria
prevention, diagnosis and
treatment.
was identified through a

postmortem swab collected
from a patient from Needowein,
Margibi County, 1 day after
death. Through active case
finding and contact tracing,
an additional five confirmed
cases (including an additional
death), two probable cases,
and 143 contacts were
identified in Margibi and
Montserrado counties. The last
Ebola survivor was discharged
from the ETU on July 23.
Contacts were followed for
21 days, with the last contact
completing monitoring on
August 2. Investigations into
PLAN INTERNATIONAL SCALES UP

MALARIA PREVENTION IN LIBERIA
Monrovia lan
International
Liberia
is
implementing
the
Global Fund round 10
malaria program to scale up
malaria prevention and control
interventions through all
sectors in Liberia for sustained
universal impact.
To
enhance
field
implementation
of
the
program activities across the
country, Plan International has
turned over eighty eight brand
new motor bikes to its partners
involved in the program.
The partners include Christian
Health Association of Liberia
who received 36 bikes, Child
Fund Liberia with 21 bikes and
Consortium of Health NGOs of
Liberia having 31 bikes.
"These bikes will enhance the
program implementation and
reduce the transportation
the source of this cluster of

cases are ongoing.
Several
strategies
were
important for the rapid
containment of this last cluster.
First,
command,
control,
and partner coordination
were maintained through
the existing MoH Incident
Management
System
(4),
which operated out of
the
National
Emergency
Operations Center in Monrovia
(newly opened as of June 19,
2015), and a temporary fieldbased emergency operations
center near Needowein. Rapid
response plans that had been
developed to address possible
reintroduction of Ebola into
Liberia were quickly executed.
Field teams applied experience
in contact tracing and active
case finding accrued over the
course of the previous year,
such as during the Saint Paul
Bridge cluster investigation
(3). Health care worker
surveillance and infection
prevention
and
control
strategies were implemented
to
prevent
nosocomial
transmission (6). Increased
Ebola
laboratory
testing
capacity, also developed over
the course of the previous
year, allowed for rapid
testing
and
confirmation
of cases. Throughout these
efforts, ongoing community
engagement was critical in
building trust and cooperation
within the affected community.
The rapid identification and
control of this most recent
Ebola cluster highlight the
important achievements MoH

has made in enhancing its
public health response capacity.
In addition, the occurrence
of this cluster underscores
the need for continued
vigilance,
postmortem
testing, and adherence to
WHO recommendations for
heightened
post-outbreak
surveillance. Other public
health activities are underway
to strengthen surveillance, not
just for Ebola but also for other
diseases identified by MoH
for inclusion in their revised
integrated disease surveillance
and
response
(IDSR)
framework (9). Trainings are
underway for county-level
implementation of Liberia's
revised IDSR framework. Work
continues to improve public
health laboratory capacity. In
addition, a Field Epidemiology
Training Program has been
started in Liberia to increase
public
health
workforce
capacity at the national and
local levels (10).
During
the
20142015
Ebola
outbreak,
general
health systems and public
health capacity in Liberia
were adversely impacted.
As Liberia transitions again
from an emergency public
health response to a phase
of continued vigilance, many
of the practices that have
been put into place will, in
addition to ensuring continued
heightened surveillance for
Ebola, facilitate the overall
rebuilding of the country's
public health infrastructure.
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REPUBLIC OF LIBERIA
MINISTRY OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS

MONROVIA, LIBERIA
Renovation of Liberian Chancery (Embassy Building) in

Freetown, Sierra Leone
Contract Identification No. IFB No: RL/MFA/FM-FREETOWN/RB/001/14/15
1. The Government of Liberia, through the Ministry of Foreign Affairs has apportioned funds for the purpose of renovating the Liberian Chancery
(Embassy Building) in Freetown, Sierra Leone: IFB No. RL/MFA/FM-FREETOWN/RB/001/14/15.
2. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs now invites interested applicants to submit sealed bids for the performance of said works (Renovation of the
Liberian Chancery in Freetown, Sierra Leone). Bidding will be conducted through National Competitive Bidding (NCB) Procedures as specified in
the Amended and Restated Public Procurement and Concession Act (PPC Act), and is opened to all eligible and qualified bidders. These applicable
procurement procedures are consistent with the REPUBLIC of LIBERIA Amended and restated PPCC Act published and approved on September 18,
2010.
3. Qualification requirements include but not limited to the following:
Current Business Registration Certificate (Registrar General);
Current Tax Clearance Certificate with Tax Identification Number (TIN)) (Liberia Revenue Authority);
Minimum average turnover of $ 50,000 USD within the last 2 years of operation;
Be a certified member of the Ministry of Public Works Contractor Classification and Certification System (CCCS) and the Association of Liberian
Construction Contractors (ALCC).
Must be able to obtain work permits to perform said work in Freetown, Sierra Leone.
Capacity to do at least 30 (thirty) days pre-financing of project.
Experienced as a prime contractor in the construction of a similar project within the last three (3) years; and an
Audited financial statements for the last 2 years.
4. A complete set of bid package including the scope of works may be purchased by qualified and eligible bidders at the address below upon payment
of non-refundable fee of Fifty United States Dollars (50.00 USD) or its equivalent amount in Liberian Dollars. Bid security must be submitted together
with bid document, and must be $2,500 US or its equivalent in Liberian Dollars of the bid price in the form of a Bank Guarantee or Bid Bond.
5. Interested and eligible bidders may obtain a complete set of bid package on Monday September 14, 2015 at 14:00 GMT.
6. Submission must be clearly marked, signed and sealed in an envelope, including other requested information as follows: Renovation of the
Liberian Embassy Building, Freetown, Sierra Leone and clearly mark CONFIDENTIAL BID for the renovation of the Liberian Embassy for Fiscal
Year 2014/2015 and addressed to:
The Deputy Minister for Administration
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Monrovia, Liberia
7. Questions concerning the Project should be submitted in writing and directed to the Ministrys Civil Works Consultant via the e-mail and phone
number listed below:
E-mail: bokollie@yahoo.com
Phone: +231880636925/+231777339339
8. Bid opening will be done promptly after the bid closing date on Monday September 28, 2015 at 14:30 GMT in the Ministrys Conference room in
the presence of the bidders representative or those who choose to attend.
9. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs reserves the right to reject or accept any bid submitted and to annul the entire process at any time without incurring
any liability and without assigning any reason thereof.
Signed: Wede Elliott-Brownell, PhD

Deputy Minister for Administration
Approved: Honorable Augustine Kpehe Ngafuan

MINISTER
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REPUBLIC OF LIBERIA

PREQUALIFICATION OF SUPPLIERS FOR GOODS AND SERVICES FOR
PERIOD 2015/2017
Management Sciences for Health (MSH) is a nonprofit international health organization with
over 2200 staff in more than 70 nations. Our mission is to save lives and improve the health
of the worlds poorest and most vulnerable people by closing the gap between knowledge and
action in public health.
MSH Liberia wishes to pre-qualify suppliers of the following items, services and agents for the
period 1 October 2015 to 30 September 2017.
CATEGORY A: SUPPLY OF COMMERCIAL GOODS &SERVICES OFFICE EQUIPMENT

A1
Supply of General Office Stationery e.g. cartridges, paper etc
A2
Supply of Branded Desktop PCs (e.g. dell) and Copiers & Accessories
A3
Supply of Office Furniture, Curtains, Furnishings and Fittings
A4
Supply of Printed Stationery, Banners, promotion materials and branding services
A5
Supply of cleaning materials
A6
Supply of Bottled Drinking water and Water Coolers
A7
Provision of Conference Equipment Hire Services
CATERGORY B: PROVISION OF SERVICES

B1
Repair and Service of Office Equipment, Computers & Printers
B2
Repair, maintenance and Service of motor vehicles (Must be Toyota authorized service centers)
B3
Provision of Courier Services-Picking & Distribution of Letters/Petty Errands
CATERGORY C: DCOR, PARTITIONING & REPAIR OF FURNITURE

C1
Interior Design Services
C2
Office Partitioning & Alterations
C3
Repairs of Office Furniture & Fittings
CATERGORY D:PROVISION OF DESIGN & PRINTING SERVICES

D1
Editing, Design and Layout of Documents before Printing
D2
General Printing and photocopying
CATERGORY E: PROVISION OF TRANSPORT SERVICES

E1
Provision of ground transportation, Taxis, Vans buses and Car Hire services with and without
driver: Monrovia, Nimba, Bonn and Lofa
Interested Vendors should contact MSH office to get at NO COST a detailed Prequalification
document in the reception desk at: Tubman Boulevard, Congo Town (Opposite to Palm
Spring Resort Hotel), Monrovia.
A prospective Vendor having any questions regarding this Prequalification of Suppliers shall
contact the MSH Liberia office by e-mail at: procurement@mshliberia.org
MSH will respond to any question received no later than seven (7) business days prior to the
due date. The question and response will be sent to all vendors who have requested or been
sent this Prequalification of Suppliers.
The completed prequalification documents, addressed to The F&A Director, with the
vendors name clearly specified, must be delivered in a plain sealed envelope, with the code and
category name clearly marked on top of the envelope and deposited in the Tender Box located
on the Security post at the mentioned above address.
Previous suppliers in the listed categories must re-apply if they wish to be considered.
The Prequalification document duly filled must be received at the address above no later
than 15:00 hours (Monrovia Time) on September 25th 2015. Closed opening will be held
at MSH.
More than one vendor may (is expected) to be pre-qualified in each category.
THIS IS NOT A TENDER
CIVIL SERVICE AGENCY
CSA/PLB/DG/225/2015
P.O. BOX 9019

63 CAREY STREET, MONROVIA, LIBERIA
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Vacancy/Booker Washington Institute (BWI)

JOB DESCRIPTIONS
JOB TITLE
: Principal
REPORTS DIRECTLY TO
: Board of Governors
DIRECTLY SUPERVISES
: All Departmental Heads
PURPOSE:
To provide guidance as educational leader for managing the policies, regulations, and procedures of the Institute
to ensure that all students are supervised in a safe learning environment that meets the approved curricula and
mission of the Institute.
To provide oversight responsibility in the daily operations of the Institute through the administrative and
instructional staff for its smooth operations;
Provide quality vocational education to help students develop and utilize the requisite skills to contribute to the
social and economic development of the country.
KEY RESULTS AREAS

Education Policy Management and Regulation

Training Coordination
Policy Formulation
Capacity Building
Implementation of Institutions Vision
Strategic Academic Planning
Performance Assessment
Faculty recruitment, placement and promotion
Curriculum development
MAIN DUTIES
GENERAL MANAGEMENT FUNCTIONS
Coordinates the activities of various departments for the smooth operations of the Institute;
TECHNICAL DUTIES
Manage, evaluate and supervise effective and clear procedures for the operation and functioning of the
Institute consistent with the philosophy, mission values and goals of the school including instructional programs,
extracurricular activities, discipline systems to ensure a safe and orderly climate, building maintenance, program
evaluation, personnel management, office operations, and emergency procedures
Promotes positive attitudes relative to vocational training with local schools, CEOs, DEOs, local schools, business
and industry and the general public within its geographic area
Serve as chief liaison between the Institute and accrediting bodies and regulatory agencies on all academic issues;
Coordinate with Principal Cabinet and Principal Council and Instructional Staff to develop and implement
Academic policies and procedures, and ensure compliance with regulatory statutes and accrediting requirements;
Use effective presentation skills when addressing students, staff, parents, and the community including appropriate
vocabulary and examples, clear and legible visuals, and articulate and audible speech
Process requests for information regarding the instructional program and ensure compliance with Board of
Governors approved annual budget.
Develop relationships and articulate agreements with related industries, businesses, colleges, universities and
high schools for enrolment possibilities.
Perform other duties and functions as may be assigned by the Board of Governors.
SUPERVISORY DUTIES
Oversee the development of curriculum and keep the Board apprised.

Oversee the running of the Institutes library to support training, research and consultancy services of the Institute
as well as public;
AUTHORITY LIMIT
Management of Budget
Liaise with Business Manager Team to prepare annual budget, Training budget, Hospitality fees, Scholarship
budget, External support budget
Efficient and effective use of allotted budget by the Government of Liberia consistent with the school strategic
objectives
Management of Staff
Conduct meetings with Principals Cabinet (VPA, VPI, BM, VPSS) and Principals Council (VPA, VPI, BM, VPSS and
all Departmental Heads) to ensure the efficient and effective program implementation;
Management of Assets
The Principal will be responsible for the safekeeping of buildings, supplies textbooks, Library, vehicles and
apparatus belonging to the Institute
EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATION
The successful candidate must possess a Masters Degree in Education Administration, Public Administration,
Human Resource Management or Social Science and related areas. Advanced studies in Public Sector Management.
Ph.D. in related fields is an added advantage.
WORK EXPERIENCES
The candidate must have at least 5 years experience working in or supporting Government in developing and
implementing a capacity development program. Managing school, classroom and work as part-time or full-time
University, Vocational, High School Lecturer or Teacher for considerable length of time.
OTHER REQUIREMENTS
Strong administrative, management and leadership skills;

Ability to maintain clear procedures that create attractive, functional, clean and healthy learning environment;
Sound judgment and analytical skills; and
Effective analytical presentation skills
Applications should be addressed to the:
Office of the Director-General
Civil Service Agency
P.O. Box 9019
63 Carey Street
Monrovia, Liberia
Deadline for submission of applications: September 18, 2015 @ 4:00 P.M.
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LIFESTYLE
LIBERIA: STAYING TRUE TO

THE CULTURE SPIRIT
hen a visiting
culture
minister
from
the
West African country of
Liberia recently tried to
defend his governments
controversial sale of the
Kendeja national cultural
shrine during a cultural
event in Minnesota, many
in the audience scorned and
booed him for his apparent
lack of culture sensitivity
and also for trying to take his
governments propaganda
as far as the United States.
Spectators didnt stop therethey crowned it all with
demands
that
assistant
MICAT minister Andrew
Tehmeh
should
excuse
the
stage
immediately
so the show could go on.
Thats because, many view
the governments sale of
the cultural shrine as an
affront to the survival of the
countrys rich cultural life.
Tehmeh was in Minnesota
briefly during the week
of August 15, when the
Liberian National Cultural
Ambassadors (LNCA) of the
US hosted its annual festival
at the Concordia College,
Roseville, Minnesota. He
had joined a friend to go
and watch the cultural
festival and in the process
the groups officials decided,
out of respect and courtesy,
to recognize and announce
his presence, being a culture
official from the homeland.
Earlier, Tehmeh was greeted
by spectators in a more
dignified manner amid warm
applauses as he walked up
the stage to make remarks.
But instead behaving like a
diplomat by acknowledging
the fine cultural ties between
both Liberia and the US,
plus tremendous efforts by
Liberian-US based cultural
groups like the LNCA to bridge
culture gaps between the
two nations, Tehmeh bolted
straight into defending the
GOLs give away of the shrine
to a foreign businessman.
The cultural center was
not sold to Bob Johnson
its space was given up to

Bob Johnson, and it [cultural
center] was relocated to
Bens [Boys] Town on
Marshall Highway, Tehmeh,
maintained, moments after
the MC. Jallah Kromah
handed him the microphone.
He was reacting to an earlier
statement by LNCAs artistic
director, Francis Nimely
Vinney Napla who said the
GOL sold Kendeja to Bob
Johnson, adding, We have no
National Troupe right now;
everything died.
Kendeja
Culture
Center
was established in the early
1960s through the efforts
of some of the countrys
outstanding indigenous sons
and daughters who felt it was
necessary to nurture young
peoples talent and showcase
Liberias
rich
cultural
heritage through performing
arts. It remained home to the
Liberian National Cultural
Troupe (LNCT) till 2008
when the RLJ & Companies
demolished the shrine to
build a hotel resort there.
The sale eventually led to
the subsequent eviction of
remnants of the National
Troupe, thereby causing the
dissolution of the group itself.
Kendeja and the National
Dance Troupe had survived
for over 60 years under past
administrations. The group
was well respected at home
and abroad. Over the years,
it helped build a positive
national culture conscience
and
attitudes
among
Liberians. The troupe also
served as a national pride
and did bring home countless
trophies won from festivals
staged abroad.
To avoid a public backlash the
main dealer, Pres. Ellen Sirleaf
promised to relocate the
group to a place called Boys
Town, near the Camp Shefflin
Military Barracks. But so far
theres no evidence that such
thing will ever happen. In
fact, the status of the Kendeja
Land contract between the
RLJ & Companies owned
by US billionaire Robert
Johnson and the Government
of Liberia isnt really clear.

And even nearly eight years
since the hasty controversial
deal the GOL is yet to provide
details of the agreement to
allay public suspicion that
funding from the deal would
go into private pockets rather
than benefit the public.
Notwithstanding, the MICAT
which serves as the GOL
mouthpiece managed to
somehow provide the general
public with the following
explanations
regarding
the contract status through
media relations. That the
RLJ & Companies owner of
Kendeja Hotel Resort will pay
an annual fees of $800.000
USD to the government of
Liberia for a period of 50
years, beginning the year
2008. That means the first
contract is expected to end
2057, with a possibility
for renewal just like the
case with Liberia and the
Firestone Rubber Plantation
Company in Margibi.
Personally, its not so much
for Tehmehs attempt to
defend an anti-culture regime
so desperate for cash as
cited by its leaders during the
Kendeja land negotiation that
had me annoyed the night
of the cultural festival. For
after all, the deputy minister
was simply trying to do the
job the GOL hired him to do;
that is to defend even if the
matter proves impossible

to defend. An example is the
illegal sale of the national
cultural shrine for no clear
reason other than excessive
greed for money and Pres.
Sirleafs apparent dislike and
misconception about certain
local cultural practices.
What actually got me
perplexed instead, is the
fact that a Liberian cultural
dignitary could go to such an
important national cultural
event (in a far away country),
wearing a dark jeans with
a lime-green T-shirt as
if the occasion was just
another summer barbeque
in Brooklyn Park, Minnesota
or elsewhere. Tehmehs
attitude proved awful and
was considered a national
disgrace to the homeland,
Liberia, especially in the eyes
of many Liberians and none
Liberian spectators.
A
young
man
from
the
African
immigrant
Minnesota
community
described Tehmehs outfit
as inappropriate and said
it didnt give him Tehmeh
a good portrayal as culture
minister. He didnt want to be
named by writer.
Honestly, in all of my 29
years working as journalist
(photographer, political and
culture writer), Ive never
seen a national culture figure
from any of the countries of
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Africa and beyond walked in

Tehmehs shoes, for example
by attending a national
cultural festival in a place
such as the United States in
outfits that resemble those
worn by people heading to
the cinema or a barbeque
party. Of course, under no
condition that one will ever
see a Senegalese, Guinean,
Nigerian, Ghanaian, Sierra
Leonean or a Malian culture
official grace similar event
with a Tehmeh outlook
whether in his community at
home or abroad.
If one were to witness similar
occasion from any of the
above named countries, I am
sure the culture official that
would grace the program
wouldnt
need
much
introduction either beyond
what his or her attire would
provide. For culture as a
whole is normally treated in
other African countries with
a sense of national pride
that is very essential to the
survival of people in those
places.
As proof for such cultural
beliefs, historic photographs
taken
from
worldwide
cultural
festivals
show
foreign culture officials neatly
dressed in Senegalese-Malian
styled garments posing with
members of the LNCT. And
nowhere in the world have
I seen officials other than
some from Liberia, sporting
outfits that were inconsistent
with cultural spirit especially
during a festival.
But again, what else can one
say concerning the Tehmeh
attitude except to admit
openly that his behavior
is quite unique to Liberia,
the only nation on a Black
Continent still struggling
with identity crisis in the
year 2015, a cultural mishap
that can clearly be traced to
outside cultural influence
or be attributed to the coming
of freed Black former US
Slaves to the land that would
later become known as
Liberia. Perhaps, Liberia is
the only place on earth where
Natives or some Liberians
prefer to dress, speak and
act like Westerners rather
than carve their own national
identity.
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Frankly speaking, who, on

the other hand, dares blame
Tehmeh for his inability
to live up to the spirit that
goes with being a national
culture figure in a place such
as Liberia? For after all, is it
not the current Sirleaf regime
that has declared war against
national cultural heritage
in such unbefitting fashion
never before witnessed in
Liberia rather than wage war
on corruption? In the first
place who sold Kendeja shrine
and caused the dissolution of
the LNCT because of need
for desperate cash and also
used illegal encroachment
(allegedly by locals) as
excuse to pawn a national
shrine if not the same Sirleaf
government?
Besides, is it not the Pres.
Sirleaf who few years back
personally undertook a
national campaign not only
aim to shut down but to
also smear the image of an
honored institution, the
century-old Sande College of
Liberia known for molding
a large segment of Liberian
women
into
becoming
wonderful housewives and
outstanding national leaders?
Yet after doing all these, plus
many more, isnt it an irony
that the same Pres. Sirleaf
would come out with the
so-called Wear Your Pride
campaign that requires all
government employees to
wear, at least once a week
preferably Friday, clothing
made in Liberia from
Liberian products under
Liberianization program?
So on what grounds in fact
can anyone even blame a
Tehmeh or say, hold him
accountable for his recent
poor cultural appearance at
the LNCA-Minnesota cultural
festival which claimed some
attention within culture
circles when head of state
Ellen Sirleaf herself goes on
committing cultural blunders
every now and then with
no clear national cultural
objectives in place up to the
point of this writing?
Theres certainly no ground
indeed! But for Gods sake,
and for the sake of tradition
and promoting Liberias good
image let Andrew Tehmeh
do himself and Liberia a
simple favor the next time
he travels abroad-he should
make sure to take along a
modest Liberian type Vai
shirt that he could wear to
save his country of shame in
case he comes across similar
important cultural event like
the one held in Roseville,
Minn.
Note: James Kokulo Fasuekoi
is Associate Editor for the
continental Africa news
magazine, The Africa Paper,
based
in
Minneapolis,
Minnesota. He covered the
civil wars in Liberia and
Sierra Leone during the 90s
for several local dailies and
international media. Contact
him at: boiyeadu1@hotmail.
com.
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ittle Salomon*, a
3 year-old boy, is
among 100 Ebola
orphans
that
benefited from food and
non-items distributed by
Plan International Liberia in
Montserrado County, Liberia.
It is being a year since little
Salomon, a resident of Siafa
Town was diagnosed of Ebola
at the Island Clinic Ebola
Treatment Unit (ETU) in
Monrovia. Salomon's mother
died from Ebola and he was
discharged a month later.
Though
little
Salomon
survived the scar of Ebola
remains.
Salomon
was
not born blind. He met his
blindness
unfortunately
when he and his mother were
seeking treatment at the ETU.
Since then, Salomon has
developed partial blindness
that has affected his two eyes
leaving him to severe medical
complications.
Moreover,
he has suffered stigma from
community people and from
his father as he was unable to
render domestic support.
With a little help from Plan
International's
recovery
project, Salomon's has now
been placed in a foster care
arrangement. Foster families
live with the children and
provide a safe place for them
to be cared for.
Foster parents act as parents
to the children while he or
she is living with them.
The project has identified
FOSTER FAMILIES
EBOLA
HELP EBOLA ORPHANS ON THE PATH TO RECOVERY
and documented 50 foster

families
and
provided
food and non-food items
benefiting little Salomon.
Plan International in working
in partnership with Defense
for Children International
(DCI), a local organization in
Liberia.
The families and the children
receive constant counseling,
psychosocial support and
assistance to improve their
wellbeing and ease their
recovery.
Since the beginning, the

initiative
has
recorded
enormous impact on the
lives of children especially
orphans, semi orphans and
separated children including
Ebola survivors.
"Just like other Ebola
orphans supported by the
LIBERIA MAKING PROGRESS ON NUMEROUS FRONTS,

UN PEACEKEEPING CHIEF TELLS SECURITY COUNCIL
The UN Mission in Liberia (UNMIL) engineering base in Monrovia destroying weapons in March 2015. UNMIL Photo/Emmanuel Tobey
Monrovia
iberia is working
hard
to
build
institutions,
pass
legislation and put in
place mechanisms that will
enable it to maintain stability
without the presence of
a peacekeeping force, the
head of United Nations
peacekeeping
told
the
Security Council today.
Liberia is making progress on
a number of fronts, including
important momentum on
essential political reforms,
Under-Secretary-General for
Peacekeeping
Operations
Herv Ladsous said, as he
presented the latest report
on the UN Mission in Liberia
(UNMIL).
Several months ago, the
Liberian
Government
launched a deconcentration
programme,
which
Mr.
Ladsous
described
as
a critical first step in
decentralizing State reach

so that local officials are
empowered and citizens
throughout the country are
able to benefit from the most
basic of services.
In addition, in August,
President Ellen JohnsonSirleaf transmitted to the
Legislature 25 proposed
amendments
emerging
from a constitutional review
process, along with her
recommendations.
The President categorically

rejected, and suggested
that
Liberias
elected
representatives
should
also reject, exclusionary
provisions such as declaring
Liberia a Christian nation
or
requiring
African
ancestry for citizenship,
Mr. Ladsous noted. The
recommendations
also
included proposed changes
that the President supported,
such as shorter terms for
project, little Salomon has

improved self-esteem and is
on a good mood to start a new
life", reveals psychosocial
counselors.
The Plan International's
team is also conducting door
to door awareness, education
elected officials, including

presidents and legislators.
Meanwhile, at this time last
year, Liberia was dealing
with
an
unprecedented
health emergency due to the
Ebola virus outbreak, which
devastated communities and
threatened to reverse the
political and security gains
made since the end of the
civil war.
Fortunately, the country has
since turned a corner, Mr.
Ladsous said. The people of
Liberia endured the trauma
of Ebola with resilience,
dignity and a profound
determination to overcome.
Indeed,
efforts
were
rewarded when on 3
September
Liberia
was
declared Ebola-free for the
second time by the UN World
Health Organization (WHO).
Furthermore, Mr. Ladsous
informed the Council that the
security situation remains
generally stable, though
public order is reportedly
still a source of concern.
This was echoed by Liberias
Minister of Justice and
Attorney General, Benedict F.
Sannoh.
The [UN] Secretary General
has expressed concern about
the recent surge in violent
public disturbances and has
linked this to deficiencies
in the response capacity of
the national police, public
discontent, alienation and
slow pace of reconciliation,
the Minister stated. However,
the violence alluded to are
isolated incidents which
relate to motorcyclists, and
few concession areas. They
need to be taken in context.
The
UN
peacekeeping
and information on Ebola

prevention and support to 30
Ebola - affected communities.
*Name changed for child
protection reasons
chief underlined that the

Government
remains
committed
to
making
every effort to mobilize the
resources needed to develop
its capacity to maintain
stability and protect its
population independently of
UNMIL.
He recalled that last April,
the Security Council decided
to resume the progressive
drawdown of UNMIL, which
had been suspended during
the Ebola crisis.
UNMIL has been reduced
by 1,221 troops, reaching
this month its new military
strength of 3,590 personnel,
he noted. The SecretaryGeneral has recommended
further
reductions
to
UNMILs military, police and
civilian components, taking
into account the Security
Councils expectation that
the Government of Liberia
will be fully responsible for
security as of 30 June 2016.
He added that it would be
important for UNMIL to
retain the capacity to provide
support for some months
after the conclusion of the
security transition to test
the capability of Liberian
security personnel to protect
civilians and respond to
security incidents, in order to
mitigate any risk of reversal.
The Under-Secretary-General
also drew the Councils
attention to the deployment
on Monday of Farid Zarif,
the Secretary-Generals new
Special Representative for
Liberia. He is succeeding
Karin
Landgren,
who
completed her assignment
last July.
GOVERNMENT NEWS
PRESIDENT SIRLEAF EXTOLS IMF

MANAGING DIRECTOR LAGARD; SAYS
HER VISIT IS A SHOW OF SOLIDARITY
Monrovia
resident Ellen Johnson Sirleaf says the visit of the
Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund
(IMF), Madam Christine Lagarde and delegation to
Liberia is a show of solidarity with Liberians. Your visit
brings to us a show of solidarity; solidarity with the Liberian
people, she said.
According to an Executive Mansion release, she made the
statement at a State Dinner in honor of the IMF Managing Director
at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs C. Cecil Dennis Auditorium on
Thursday, September 10, 2015.
Making special remarks, the Liberian President expressed thanks
to the IMF, especially its Managing Director, for the immense
support demonstrated during the countrys fight against the
deadly Ebola virus disease which took away many lives and
postponed development initiatives.
She noted that in Liberias progression over the many years of
reconstruction, the IMF has been an amicable partner in many
aspects and indicated that Madam Lagards visit to Liberia will
give her a greater understanding of the countrys post-Ebola
recovery efforts.
Speaking earlier, Finance and Development Planning Minister
Amara Konneh, in his welcome remarks, lauded the IMF Managing
Director for the support and pointed out that her visit is aimed at
seeking greater understanding of Liberia's post-Ebola recovery
efforts following various interventions by the Government of
Liberia with support from the IMF and development partners,
adding, We look forward to our continued partnership with
you, Ms Lagarde and your team, to ensure that Liberias success
is history that the IMF can boast of as one of its greatest
accomplishments, Minister said.
Responding, Madam Lagarde praised President Sirleaf for her
extraordinary leadership role and fortitude during the fight
against the deadly Ebola virus disease in Liberia as well as
setting standards for womens leadership, noting, You have set
standards for many of us women.
The IMF Managing Director noted that members of the
international community began to take the Ebola virus outbreak
seriously when Presidents Ellen Johnson Sirleaf of Liberia,
Alpha Conteh of Guinea, Ernest Bai Koroma of Sierra Leone, and
the United States of America requested that the IMF and other
partners grant the three worse affected countries debt waiver
because of the Ebola virus outbreak which affected their various
economies.
Madam Lagarde then commended the people of Liberia for their
resolve in standing up during the fight against the deadly Ebola
virus disease outbreak which killed over 4,000 people in the
country.
She stated further that the IMF is standing by to assist Liberia and
its neighbors (Guinea, and Sierra Leone) and was quick to add
that the IMF was ready and standing by to assist Liberia diversify
the exploration of its mineral resources so as to avoid relying
on one particular mineral resource which might not be able to
provide sufficient jobs for the nations four million people.
By this, she said, the IMF would help Liberia focus its attention
on the infrastructure and agricultural sectors for the sake of
providing more jobs for the people; while some of its mineral
resources like iron ore, gold, diamond and others would be
reserved.
IMF SAYS IT'S COMMITTED TO BACKING

LIBERIAS RECOVERY FROM EBOLA
DAKAR (Reuters) nternational Monetary Fund (IMF) Managing Director

Christine Lagarde said on Thursday the Fund was committed
to supporting Liberia's economy as it recovers from the
Ebola epidemic.
Speaking after talks with President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf, Lagarde
praised Liberia for its hard work in battling the deadly virus.
It became the first of the three West African countries ravaged by
the worst Ebola outbreak on record to declare itself free of the
disease.
Over 11,000 people have died in West Africa since the epidemic
erupted more than 18 months ago. Liberia has been hardest hit,
with over 4,800 deaths.
The IMF provided around $130 million in new financing and debt
relief for Liberia during the crisis, Lagarde noted.
Stay the course in the direction of improving the economy of
Liberia," she told a news conference. "You have the road map, you
have a plan and we want to cooperate."
Low commodity prices are hitting Liberia's export revenues.
That makes your massive effort of conducting democracy and
growth in a post-conflict, post-epidemiological environment even
much difficult, Lagarde said.
Liberia was declared free of the Ebola virus for a second time on
Sept. 3, entering a 90-day period of heightened surveillance.
The country was declared Ebola-free in May but more cases
appeared in late June, probably via transmission from sexual
contact as the virus can survive in semen well beyond the usual
21-day incubation period.
SIRLEAF MEETS WITH INDIAN PRIME MINISTERS
SPECIAL ENVOY, H.E. SIDDESHWARA
Monrovia
resident Ellen Johnson Sirleaf has received in audience
a Special Envoy of the Prime Minister of India, His
Excellency G. M. Siddeshwara; who is also the Minister of
State, Heavy Industries and Public Enterprises of India.
According to an Executive Mansion release, the Liberian leader
met with him during a courtesy call at her temporary office at the
Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Friday, September 11, 2015.
In his remarks, Minister Siddeshwara informed President Sirleaf
that he was in the country to deliver a special message from
Prime Minister Narenda Modi on Liberia-India relations and to
also deliver a Special Invitation for the Liberian leader to attend
the 3rd India-Africa Forum Summit to be held in New Delhi, India
on October 29, 2015.
The India-Africa Forum Summit serves as a platform to deliberate
on the latest developments in India-Africa Cooperation and chart
out the future course of common efforts to enhance South-South
Cooperation.
The 1st India-Africa Forum Summit was held in New Delhi in
2008; while the 2nd Summit took place in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
in 2011. The 3rd India-Africa Forum Summit will be preceded by
a meeting of Foreign Ministers of Africa and India as well as the
preparatory meeting of senior officials of Africa and India.
The Special Envoy expressed delight about his visit to Liberia
and thanked President Sirleaf for Liberias cooperation and
collaboration with India. He extolled the excellent relations
between the two countries spanning several decades now. He also
expressed satisfaction that the Liberian President as a winner of
the Nobel Peace Prize in 2011 also received the Indira Gandhi
Prize from India.
Minister Siddeshwara acknowledged the presence of a large India
community in Liberia, helping to expand economic relations. He
noted that Prime Minister Modi was excited to meet the Liberia
leader in India pointing out that a bilateral meeting will take place
on the margins of the summit to cement and consolidate IndiaLiberia relations.
For her part, President Sirleaf thanked the Envoy for the visit
and the Special Message from Indian Prime Minister Modi. She
also acknowledged the long standing excellent relations between
Liberia and India citing both countries participation in the G-77,
Indias contribution to the transport sector and the large Indian
business community in Liberia.
The Liberian President indicated that Indias assistance will
be crucial in the health and educational sectors as well as in
industrialization for value addition to the countrys vast natural
resources and the development of an industrial park for the
country. Support to the Governments infrastructural program
was also sought.
President Sirleaf also thanked Prime Minister Modi through his
Special Envoy for Indias support to Liberia during the outbreak
of the Ebola virus disease which killed many and nearly destroyed
the countrys economy.
Special Envoy Siddeshwara was accompanied to the office of
the President by Indias Honorary Counsel Upjit Singh Sachdeva
and Indias Ambassador accredited to Liberia, His Excellency Mr.
Dinesh Bhatia.
PRESIDENT SIRLEAF, VICE PRESIDENT BOAKAI

RECEIVE HONORS FROM THE WOMEN OF LIBERIA
Monrovia
he Women of Liberia have honored and recognized
President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf and Vice President Joseph
N. Boakai for their outstanding leadership role played in
the fight against the deadly Ebola virus disease in Liberia
and the sub region.
According to an Executive Mansion release, the honor was bestowed
on them during a special honoring program held at the Paynesville
Town Hall, outside of Monrovia on Thursday, September 10, 2015.
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The Women of Liberia through the Minister of Gender, Children

and Social Protection, Mrs. Julia Duncan Cassell, in special remarks,
indicated that the program was designed to particularly recognize
the incredible and outstanding leadership role played by the both
President Sirleaf and VP Boakai in the fight against the deadly Ebola
virus in Liberia and the sub region, adding, Thank you for your
leadership. Liberias story will not be told without you, she said.
Minister Cassell, on behalf of the women of Liberia said, President
Sirleaf and Vice President Boakai stood firm and took charge of the
situation when it was predicted by the World Health Organization
(WHO) that 20,000 persons would die every week due to the
aggressiveness of the Ebola virus.
She said, it was then that the Liberian leader rejected their
prediction and took affirmative action through her leadership to
remedy the situation that led to the country being declared Ebola
free on Saturday, May 9, 2015 with an official program held on
Monday, May 11, 2015 at the Centennial Memorial Pavilion in
Monrovia.
Presenting the honor on behalf of the Women of Liberia, Madam
Ruth G. Caesar praised President Sirleaf and V.P. Boakai for their
strong courage and outstanding leadership in the fight against the
deadly Ebola virus disease in Liberia, adding, You never wavered,
you stood firm and showed leadership, She indicated.
Earlier, in welcome remarks, Paynesville City Mayor Cyvette Gibson
thanked President Sirleaf and Vice President Boakai for their
incredible leadership in the fight of the deadly Ebola virus disease
in Liberia and continue to lead with distinction, noting, It was your
leadership and that of Vice President that educated us, especially in
our communities on how to eradicate the virus.
She recounted the critical and sacrificial role played by the Women
of Liberia at various stages of the epidemic, adding, It was the
women of Liberia who pull out the buckets, it was the women of
Liberia who enforced hands watching, she said.
In response, President Sirleaf said, the heroes are many. The
Vice President and I are just a fraction of the heroes our country
experienced, she said.
The Liberian Chief Executive recalled the difficult days when the
enemy Ebola struck Liberia not knowing what to do, adding,
We went around, went to ELWA, the heroes were there; went to
Redemption, the heroes were there; went to Kakata hospital, the
heroes were there; Buchanan, Ganta, Voinjama, Tubmanburg,
Gbarnga, they were there. Everywhere we went, the fear was there.
No doubt, the running away was there, no doubt; but there were
the brave men and women who stood there, sometimes without the
right apparatus to protect themselves; but they went to administer
to the dying and the sick, she said.
She expressed thanks to the women for the honor including the
churches and all religious bodies for the support in the fight against
Ebola. She pointed out that if there is anything we can do in memory
of the strength and resilience is to keep repeating the words of the
song, Im proud to be a Liberian, and I dont care what anybody say.
Thats how we overcame Ebola, President Sirleaf told the women.
COMMUNITY QUICK-IMPACT " PROJECT

TO KICK OFF -$362,500 AWARDED
Monrovia check of $362,500 funded through the Ebola Multi

Partners Trust Fund (MPTF) has been awarded to
Mother Patten College by UNDP, to implement the
Community Quick Impact Project (C-QIP), initially
managed by the United Nations Mission for Ebola Emergency
Response (UNMEER) within the framework of its Ebola Response
Quick Impact Projects (ERQIPs).
This project is expected to benefit up to 70 Community Based
Organizations (CBOs) in Montseraddo County who will receive
micro-grants of up to $5,000 based on vetted but simple proposals
that will support small-scale, low-cost community empowerment
projects.
As part of its community-focused recovery effort, UNDP has
forged partnership with the Mother Pattern College of Health
Sciences to support grass root community based organizations
to enhance surveillance, community awareness and prevention
activities to ensure Liberia stays at zero, while at the same time
building resilience and enhancing recovery.
A very strong community participation component in the
identification, design, and implementation and monitoring
is a key hallmark of this initiative. The initiative will focus on
four thematic areas including strengthening the capacity of the
communities to prepare and respond to the outbreak of Ebola
and other diseases; improving access to WASH facilities in
communities; strengthening the capacities of the CBOs to design,
implement and report on preventive interventions. They will
also work with school clubs for the establishment of various
mechanisms in the fight against Ebola among others.
The C-QIP project seeks to support local Liberian community
based organizations (CBOs) from Montserrado County that
are assisting people who have been affected by Ebola. The key
focus is to preserve stability for the gains made and to promote
multifaceted preparedness, including a transition to recovery,
staying at or going beyond EVD.
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WORLD NEWS
WHY EUROPES REFUGEE CRISIS REACHED
PAGE
RONT
A TIPPING POINT
UGANDAN LEADER SAYS SOMALI
REBELS MAY BE HOLDING HIS TROOPS
TOKYO (AP)
he leader of Uganda conceded Saturday that Islamic
extremists in Somalia may have taken some of his
country's troops as prisoners, and blamed his own
commanders for being "asleep" in allowing a recent
attack on an African Union base.
President Yoweri Museveni said that 19 soldiers were killed
and six were missing following the Sept. 1 attack. The militant
group al-Shabab has said it killed 50 Ugandan soldiers at the
base in Janale, 65 kilometers (40 miles) southwest of the
Somali capital Mogadishu.
"It was the mistake of our own soldiers," Museveni told a small
group of reporters in Tokyo, where he was wrapping up a visit
to discuss Uganda-Japan ties. "Our commanders were asleep,
not alert. And we have suspended those commanders. They
will face a court marital."
U.N.'S CENTRAL AFRICA FORCE HIT WITH

NEW MISCONDUCT ALLEGATIONS
UNITED NATIONS (Reuters) he United Nations on Friday said it has received a fresh
allegation of sexual misconduct by a peacekeeper
stationed in the Central African Republic.
The U.N. force there, MINUSCA, has been dogged
by accusations of misconduct. Its head, Babacar Gaye, was
dismissed from his post last month amid a series of allegations
of sexual abuse and excessive use of force by peacekeepers.
The United Nations received a new charge on Wednesday.
"According to the information collected so far, a MINUSCA soldier
was engaged in a sexual relationship with a young woman who
is now pregnant," a U.N. peacekeeping spokeswoman said,
adding that it is a violation of MINUSCAs non-fraternization
policy.
"MINUSCA is looking into this new allegation and collecting
information to confirm the age of the alleged victim as above
18," she added. "The member state is being notified."
89 PEOPLE KILLED IN EXPLOSIONS

AT CENTRAL INDIA RESTAURANT
NEW DELHI (AP)

t least 89 people were killed at a restaurant in central
India on Saturday when a cooking gas cylinder
exploded and triggered a second blast of mine
detonators stored illegally nearby, police said.
The restaurant, located next to the main bus station in the town
of Petlawad in Madhya Pradesh state, was crowded with people
having breakfast when the blasts occurred.
The building where the restaurant was located and an adjacent
building were destroyed in the explosions, and motorbikes
outside the restaurant were flattened, said Mewa Lal Gond,
a police inspector in the mining district of Jhabua, where
Petlawad is located.
Rescue workers extricated 89 bodies from under a huge heap
of rubble, Gond said.
ictures of three-yearold Aylan Kurdi laying

on a Turkish beach
drew attention to the
human cost of the crisis where
statistics had failed.
The Syrian Observatory for
Human Rights says that about
330,000 people have died
since the brutal Syrian civil
war began in March 2011.
An estimated 12.2 million
people need humanitarian
assistance in Syria, 7.6 million
have been displaced internally
and four million have fled the
country altogether, according
to theUnited States Agency for
International Development.
The United Nations High
Commissioner for Refugees
(UNHCR) says that among
those 4,088,099 registered
Syrian refugees who have left
for neighboring countries,
1,938,999 settled in Turkey,
1,113,941 are in Lebanon,
629,266 are in Jordan and
249,463 are in Iraq. There
are also 132,375 in Egypt and
24,055 in other North African
countries.
The UNHCR has been warning
that conditions for these
refugees, many of whom live in
camps, will keep deteriorating
without more international
support.
Syrian refugee Sarah Ali, 53,
center, holds her grandson
Jood, 2 months, while she and
other members of her family

"This worst humanitarian
crisis of our era should be
galvanizing a global outcry
of support, but instead
help is dwindling, UN High
Commissioner for Refugees
Antnio Guterres said in a
statement. With humanitarian
appeals
systematically
underfunded,
there
just
isn't enough aid to meet the
colossal needs nor enough
development support to the
hosting countries creaking
under the strain of so many
refugees.
Sherif Elsayed-Ali, deputy
director of Global Issues at
Amnesty International, says
few have heeded the U.N.s
warning that these countries
could not absorb the crisis
without it reaching a tipping
point.
This was entirely predictable
and many people warned that
this would become a crisis if
the EU and the international
community more generally
didn't act, Elsayed-Ali said in
an interview with Yahoo News.
But they did very little, with
a few notable exceptions like
Germany and Sweden.
The nearly two million
Syrian refugees in Turkey
do not necessarily see it as a
permanent home because they
do not have the right to work.
Furthermore, as The Guardian
reported, Turkey's Justice and

Development Party (AKP),
which is viewed as sympathetic
to the refugees' plight, suffered
recent setbacks at the polls.
This has made many Syrians
uneasy about their future in
the country.
"More and more Syrians are
losing hope. Thousands have
tried to reach Europe by taking
often deadly land or sea routes
after paying their life savings
to smugglers, a UNHCR
statement reads. Many have
not made it. Those who do,
face rising hostility as refugees
are conflated with security
concerns in a climate of rising
panic.
So far this year, more than
300,000
refugees
and
migrants have sailed across
the Mediterranean Sea: nearly
200,000 landing in Greece and
110,000 in Italy, according
to UNHCR. This is a drastic
increase over the 219,000
people who crossed the
Mediterranean for the whole
of last year.
Late last month, UNHCR
spokesperson Melissa Fleming
said 2,500 refugees and
migrants have died trying to
make the journey this year. For
all of last year, 3,500 people
died or were reported missing.
Migrants on a dinghy arrives at
the southeastern island of Kos,
Greece, after crossing from
home. Traveling mostly into

Greece by way of the Aegean
Sea from Turkey, more than
175,000 have flooded into
Europe this year already
more than twice the number in
all of last year, the International
Organization for Migration
says.
A variety of factors including
a spike in fighting and sagging
international aid are fueling
the surge. Here's a look at
major causes:
WELCOME WEARING THIN:
Lebanon, Turkey and Jordan
have absorbed the lion's share
of Syrians fleeing their wartorn homeland, with roughly

4 million amassed in refugee
camps and communities in
those countries. The countries
may now be hitting their
saturation point, experts say.
Tensions and even clashes are
on the rise, and the fraying
welcome has contributed to
the decision of many asylumseekers to move on to Europe.
Metin Corabatir, who runs a
research center on refugee
issues in Turkey, noted how
his country rolled out an
"open-door" for refugees but
never instituted a thorough
"integration strategy." Of the
1.9 million Syrians who have
fled to Turkey, only about
300,000 are in refugee camps,
while the vast majority has
taken up life in towns and
cities along the border.
"The whole asylum system is
based on being temporary,"
he said. "In the absence of
any
integration
scheme,
these people are becoming
Turkey o
The top three countries of
origin for people arriving
in Europe by sea are Syria,
Afghanistan
and
Eritrea.
Majority of westerners are
more familiar with the conflicts
in the first two nations than
the third.
The UN Human Rights Council
has cited Eritrea, a northeast
African country bordered
by Sudan in the west, for
systematic, widespread and
gross human rights violations.
The
difference
between
refugees and migrants
There has been some confusion
in the media over whether
these people are refugees or
migrants but the distinction
is important and these terms
are
not
interchangeable.
They mean specific things in
the eyes of the international
community.
The UNs 1951 Refugee
Convention defines a refugee
as someone who "owing to
a well-founded fear of being
persecuted for reasons of
race, religion, nationality,
membership of a particular
social group or political
opinion, is outside the country
of his nationality, and is unable
to, or owing to such fear, is
unwilling to avail himself of the
protection of that country."
A Syrian refugee father holds
his child whille waiting to cross
the border from Greece into
Macedonia, September
In other words, a refugee
is fleeing armed conflict
or persecution and would
face
potentially
deadly
consequences
if
denied
asylum.
The 1951 Refugee Convention
also
guarantees
certain
rightsthat states must afford
refugees: chief among them
the right not to be expelled or
returned to situations where
their lives would be under
threat.
MORE WAR, LESS CASH, NEW ROUTES DRIVE MIGRANT PUSH TO EU
GENEVA (AP)
igrants
have
for years taken
death-defying
trips
across
the Mediterranean to reach
Europe, but the flow has hit
record proportions this year
notably with an influx of
Syrians, Afghans and Eritreans
fleeing war, repression or
poverty back home.
The push has by some accounts
already
topped
432,000
people this year. While some
are economic migrants, most
are Syrians fleeing carnage at
increasingly
hopeless,
their situation has been
deteriorating."
Doris Carrion, a researcher
with the Chatham House
think tank in London, noted
that Lebanon's government
in recent months has blocked
UNHCR from registering new
refugees the country, which
prevents them from receiving
aid there. If caught, those
unregistered face the risk of
deportation to Syria.
Authorities in Lebanon, Turkey
and Jordan are also becoming
less tolerant of Syrians holding
down odd jobs, like working on
farms or in shops.
"Local governments and local
residents are getting less and
less patient with the refugees
that are in their country,"
Carrion said. "So that makes
more and more Syrians think
'OK, I have no way of providing
for myself here.' I'll risk
whatever might happen to me
in the journey to Europe."
Monrovia ccording
to
soccerladuma.co.za,
Laffor is fifth on the
elite list, earning
somewhere in the region of
US$25,836 (R350,000).
Laffor missed Sundowns 2-1
lost away to Golden Arrows on
Saturday following a calf injury
he picked-up during the 1-0
win over Tunisia in the 2017
Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers
at the Antoinette Tubman
Stadium on September 5.
Laffors
teammate,
Teko
Modise and Kaizer Chiefs
midfielder Siphiwe Tshabalala
earn
about
US$22,145
(R300,000) to US$33,218
(R450,000) a month.
Other players earning similar
figures a month include Kaizer
Chiefs goalkeeper Itumeleng
Khune and Sundowns stars
and Elias Pelembe.
The figures exclude the
endorsements that the players
earn. It is only recently that
PSL clubs have been paying
such high salaries.
A few years ago, it was
unimaginable for a PSL player
to be earning so much.
Three years ago, former
Arsenal and West Ham
star Luis Boa Morte joined
defending champions Orlando
Pirates.
It was reported that Boa Morte
would earn close to half a
million Rand a month.
Former Bafana Bafana star
Benni McCarthy also returned
to South Africa two years
ago and signed for Soweto
giants Orlando Pirates and
was reported to be earning
R450,000 a month.
Sports
Frontpage
MONEY LEAGUE
Liberias former captain is among the highest earners in South Africa
EVERTON 3-1 CHELSEA:

NAISMITH HAT-TRICK
PILES MORE PRESSURE
ON MOURINHO
GERRARD: I WAS TAUGHT TO

LOATHE MANCHESTER UNITED
While their wages seem

staggering, South African
footballers
earn
peanuts
compared to their overseas
counterparts.
The worlds highest paid
footballer, Portuguese star
Cristiano Ronaldo earns about
US$19,635,588 (R266 million)
a year from Real Madrid.
This means Ronaldo earns
about US$1,623,996 (R22

million) a month, US$369,090
(R5 million) a week, US$54,256
(R735,000) a day, US$2,878
(R39,000) an hour and
US$46.210 (R626) a minute.
The Portugal captain 10-day
wage is what the highest-paid
players in South African earn
in a year.
His monthly salary is three
times the amount that the

highest-paid footballers in
South Africa earn in a year and
his annual salary is 39 times
more than what they earn
annually.
Also, the record transfer fee
in PSL history for an internal
transfer
is
US$664,362
(R9,000,000), a figure that
Ronaldo makes in a little under
A. Macaulay Sombai, macaulay.sombaifrontpageafricaonline.com 0777217428
SPORTS
helsea's start to
the defence of their
Premier League title
went from bad to
worse as they were beaten
3-1 at Goodison Park by a
Steven Naismith's hat-trick
for Everton.
The Scottish forward broke
the deadlock with a header
in the 17th minute and
followed it up with a second
just five minutes later, taking
advantage of slack defending
from Branislav Ivanovic to
bury a low shot past Asmir
Begovic.
two weeks.
Other footballers who earn
similar salaries to Ronaldo
include Brazil captain Neymar
Junior and Argentina captain
Lionel Messi of Barcelona
and Sweden captain Zlatan
Ibrahimovi of Paris SaintGermain.
BYC BOWS TO NIMBA IN A DECISIVE WIN
itus Cooper 88th

minute goal against
first
division
defending champion
Barrack Young Controllers
(BYC) on Thursday September
ended any hope of the Blue
Boys participation in the 2015
national league.
Coopers lone goal qualifies
Nimba
United
for
the
championship playoff and
place them at the top of group
(a) table with 19 points out of
10 games played in the group
stage.
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Nimba United now faces

LISCR FC. LISCR tops the
group (b) table with 24 points
in the playoff to decide the
champions for the LFA 2015
national league season first
division champions.
Both teams missed out on
several goal-scoring chances in
the first and second half of the
match but it was Cooper who
made the difference for Nimba
United after he received a cross
pass from teammate Franklin
Mulbah from the opponents
right extreme. The rest is
history.
Striker Mark Paye of BYC came
closer to score for his side in
the 70th minute with a shot
but the ball swerved an inch
from the goal pole.
The LFA national league first
division consists of 12 teams
made up of two groups - (a)
and (b).
Group (a) consists of BYC,
Watanga,
Nimba
United,
Monrovia Club Breweries,
Jubilee and IE while group (b)
consists of LISCR, Aries, LPRC
Oilers, Ketrice, NPA Anchors
and Fassell.
Three teams are to be relegated
from the first division. Jubilee,
alongside Aries, have already
been relegated after both
finished the league group stage
bottom of their respective
groups. If Monrovia Breweries
or Ketrice loses during their
showdown, one goes for
relegation.
The Head coach of Nimba
United, Kollie Korva, described
his side victory over BYC as
very significant.
Said Coach Korva: Our victory
over BYC is very important

because the same BYC defeated
us in the grand finale of the
2015 Coca Cola tournament
and they again beat us in the
first phase of the national
league; but today we have
beaten them in the second
round of the of same league
and our victory have ended
their participation in the entire
league season.
Korva called on his players to
remain heedful and keep on
their training as they continue
their preparation for the
playoff against LISCR FC.
To you my players, I think
we all know the team we are
to face in the playoff. When
it comes to physical, tactical,
and experience ball control
in the field of play, I want you
all to play against them with
maturity and total pressure so
that we will be able to conquer
them at the end of the match
and I wish us all success in our
endeavor, he said.
Earlier in the week, BYC II
qualified for the LFA knockout
or FA Cup grand finale after a
1-0 triumph over FC Fassell in
the semifinal of the competition
played at the ATS. The junior
team will face Monrovia Club
Breweries in the grand finale
to decide the champions for
the ongoing season.
teven
Gerrard
admits he was
"taught to loathe"
Manchester
United as he recalled his
38-second sending off
against Liverpool's rivals
last season.
Gerrard, 35, was sent off
less than a minute into
Liverpool's 2-1 loss to the
Red Devils at Anfield in
March after coming on at
half-time, shown to him
for a stamp on United
midfielder Ander Herrera.
The club's former captain
admits hate had been
demanded whenever facing
their fierce rivals.
VAN GAAL: I CANNOT UNDERSTAND
WHAT ROONEY SAYS
ouis van Gaal admits

he
struggles
to
understand
Wayne
Rooney
whenever
he has a conversation with
hisManchester United captain.
Van Gaal hailed the 29-year-old
as one of the five best players
hes ever managed during a
supporters event on Wednesday
night.
But when asked about his
English in an interview with
a Dutch television station, the
United boss admitted Rooneys
accent has caused problems.
"When I speak, I am well
articulated, Van Gaal told
RTL4s 'Linda's Zomerweek.
If you put Wayne Rooney here
in the seat, and you start talking
to him, do you think people can
understand Wayne Rooney?
You simply can't understand
what he says."
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