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but the audit report from the Internal Audit Agency shows a little over 200 vehicles are available, we are still
looking for the rest of the vehicles. - Mary T. Broh, Director General, General Services Agency
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recent audit.
During the heat of the outbreak
many agencies complained
about lack of vehicles to
combat the virus but in no time
several vehicles were donated
and Director Broh now says
the perception that the GSA
has fleet of cars is not true.
President Sirleaf asked us
to go around the country and
find where the cars are, as
they were coming in we were
releasing them to the Ministry
of Health and CHT, the GSA
Director disclosed.
Broh said the GSA was not
directly involved in the vehicles
management. They bring the
vehicles and we code them.
The GSA Boss vowed that her
agency will ensure that most
of the vehicles assigned during
the outbreak are collected for
redistribution.
We want the vehicles to
be returned to the GSA for
redistribution, we got some
vehicles from the Chinese,
Broh added. We are very
dishonest, we have a number
and the audit came out with
another number.
Vehicles commercialized
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Monroviainance
and
Development
Planning
Minister,
Amara Konneh has
extoled the International
Monetary
Fund
(IMF)
Managing Director, Christine
Lagarde and her entourage
for a prosperous two days
visit to Liberia.
Minister Konneh says, the
Government and people
of Liberia are very much
grateful to the IMF for the
enormous assistance the
Fund has given to Liberia,
most especially when those
assistance were needed as
the IMF stood by Liberia
during its horrifying days.
He noted that the IMF
gallantly identified with
Liberia when the country
and its people were faced
by one of the worlds
greatest catastrophes which
decimated thousands of
people in Liberia.
The IMF came to the call of
the Liberian people through
President Ellen Johnson
Sirleaf and provided massive
economic support to prevent
Liberia from total economic
collapse as the killer virus
severely
crippled
the
Liberian economy. Minister
Konneh emphasized.
The Liberian Finance and
Development
Planning
Minister commendation of
the IMFs roles in Liberias
drive to defeat the Ebola
disease was contained in a
statement he delivered at the
Monrovia City Hall during a
Town Hall meeting with the
IMF MD and delegates from a
cross section of the Liberian
society,
which
included
government
officials,
Lawmakers, Women and
Civil Society Organizations,
the Private/Business Sector
as well as traditional and
ENORMOUS
ASSISTANCE
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student leaders.
Minister Konneh further
indicated that although
Liberia joined the IMF 1962,
it was until the inception
of President Ellen Johnson
Sirleaf administration in
2006, Liberias relationship
with IMF was stimulated
and has gone stronger on
account of President Sirleafs
credibility and international
confidence, noting, The
Presidents
outstanding
global record has brought
so much global attention to
Liberia with the massive IMF
intervention.
Minister Konneh disclosed
that
through
Madam
Lagardes leadership at the
IMF, Liberia has received
huge support to address
recent health emergency,
especially the disbursement
of US$47.8 million and
US$45.7 million through the
ECF and RCF programs.
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JURY FINALLY EMPANEL TO PASS JUDGMENT IN TRAFFICKED GIRLS TRIAL
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Bomi-
ollowing days of
search to complete
the panel jury who
are expected to
rule in the sexual case of
several Liberians girls who
were allegedly trafficked to
Lebanon by the managing
Director of Speedo Printing
press is expected to
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as quickly as possible.
Despite the ongoing trial
the Liberian Government
is overwhelmed that they
have one defendant instead
of the three.
Up to date the state cannot
give the where about of the
Liberian, Tamba Gibson
who was also accused.
At the same time the judge of
Tubmanburg Bomi County
William Sando is expected
to rule in the submission
filed by the defense stating
that the presence of police
officers are intimidating the
jurors, court staffs and the
defendant who they said
has liver problem.
But the prosecution also
requested the court to
investigate the submission
made by the defense to
know the where about of
the information.
The court had to postpone
the trial Monday due to the
request of continuance filed
by the defense council who
said they could not be in
court.
The prosecution posed no
objection to request made
by the defense but the judge
said the request should not
be continual to delay the
trial.
Today the trial in Bomi will
future the 1st witness in
the trial , the prosecution is
expected to produced over
15 witnesses as the girls
look prepare to take the
stand.
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REPUBLIC OF LIBERIA
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
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REPUBLIC OF LIBERIA
CSA/PLB/DG/225/2015
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
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
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
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Monroviainance
and
Development
Planning
Minister,
Amara
Konneh,
wants lawmakers to use their
positions and status to Kick
doors to improve the lives
of the people they represent,
especially those in dire
straits.
The Liberian finance Minister
spoke
disparagingly
of
lawmakers during the official
dedication of the Mary
Taryonoh Broh Institute
in district number six,
Montserrado County. The
real essence of democracy is
after election, not only during
election, he expressed.
The six room building is
expected to host five hundred
elementary students in the
district and was funded by
the Liberian government
with support from the district
development fund of over
hundred and fifty thousand
United States dollars.
Speaking
passionately
about the wellbeing of the
children of that community,
he called on other officials of
government to ensure that
kids of that community are
not subjected to crushing
rocks for survival.
The Rock-hill community
is one of the impoverished
communities
outside
Monrovia.
Parents of that community,
on a daily basis, make ends
meet by crushing rocks
with their bare hands. I am
happy that this school is here
because I have tried to send
my kids to school but it has
been difficult. Crushing rocks
with my bare hands has been
very challenging. And to be
frank, the hammer has been
my husband, a single mother
of three told the gathering.
The school, named after
Madam Mary Broh, Director
General of the General
Service
Agency
(CSA)
will provide free primary
education to kids of who have
not had the opportunity to
enroll. The school, according
to Representative Edwin
Snowe, will also provide
school kits to students.
Snowe represents district six
at the National Legislature.
The construction of the
school,
according
to
Representative Snowe, is
in fulfillment of a promise
made by President Sirleaf
in 2010 when she visited
that community. Snowe
commended Finance Minister
Konneh and President Sirleaf
for making true her promise.
In response, Madam Broh
promised to work in the
education sector when she
retires. She promised to rally
support for the school named
in her honor. Madam Mary
Broh, described by many as
General Broh, is known for
her no nonsense approach in
her work ethics.
Monroviaiberias
Defense
Minister
Brownie
J. Samukai, Jr., has
assured the head of
Delegation of the International
Committee of the Red Cross
(ICRC), Mr Julien Lerisson,
that the execution of operative
missions of the Armed Forces
of Liberia(AFL) will be in
compliance with international
humanitarian law(IHL).
Welcoming Mr. Julien Lerisson
at his Defense Ministrys office
when he paid him a courtesy
call on Tuesday, September
15, 2015, Minister Samukai
asserted that the Ministry
of National Defense remains
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People dont know the pains we went through so they take our picture and
take it to where they want and receive the money and we cant see it, so we are
begging them to stop taking our pains to get rich- Angeline Teah, Survivor
Director General
At the National Fire Service,
President Sirleaf has also
appointed Mr. Jacob Johnson
as Assistant Director for
Operations
Liberia Telecommunications
Corporation, Cllr. Carlos
Smith, Chairman, Board
of Directors; Mr. Charles
B. Roberts, Jr. , member of
the Board of Directors; Mr.
James P. Cooper , member
of the Board of Directors;
Ms. Eyvonne Bright Dennis,
member of the Board of
Monrovia
resident
Ellen
Johnson Sirleaf has
made a number
of
appointments
in Government affecting
the
Liberia
National
Lotteries
Authority,
National
Fire
Service,
Liberia Telecommunications
Corporation
and
the
Liberia Institute of Public
Administration.
Those appointed include:
Liberia National Lotteries
Authority, Mr. Martin Kollie,
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Liberia public.
Responding to Transport
Minister Cassell Bush, Kenya
Airways Country Manager Mr.
Felix Wambua conceded that
Kenya Airways has increased
the cost of air ticket to Accra
for technical reason since
August of 2015.
Minister
Cassell-Bush
requested the Management
of Kenya Airways to provide
to the Ministry and the
LCAA technical data and
justification for the price
increase for analysis and
review by Government.
Minster Cassell Bush noted
that a team of technical and
experts from the Ministry of
Transport and the Liberian
Civil Aviation Authority will
investigate price and other
data and information from
the Kenya Airways to inform
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STILL STRIVING
TO DO MORE
SEE PAGE 13
Monroviaparin
Wamba
dreamt of becoming
a geologist when
he enrolled at the
University of Liberia two years
ago to study geology has been
shattered by death.
That dream was cut short when
he got missing on September 6,
2015 at 11p.m. in the Neezoe
Community, Paynesville while
returning from the home of his
uncle.
After a massive search in the
last six days by family and
friends, the decomposed body
of Oparin was discovered in
running water in the Peace
Island Community on the
Somalia Drive with a deep
wound, leaving many to
speculate whether he was
mobbed by his night time
attackers.
Police investigators at the spot
where the body was discovered
reported claims of foul play,
alluding that the victim may
have been mobbed by some
unknown men.
Following the report, the
decomposed body of Junior
was turned over to his family
by the police and was taken
to the Neezoe Cemetery for
interment with an assurance
from the police that they will
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HUNGARY
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alongside Assad.
Putin said that Assad was
willing to work with Syria's
"healthy" opposition to find a
political solution to the fourand-a-half year civil war but
insisted that tackling IS was
the priority.
"Undoubtedly the need to
unite forces in the fight against
terror comes to the forefront
today," Putin said.
The
Kremlin
strongman
blasted critics of Moscow's
support for the "legitimate"
Syrian authorities and said the
current migrant crisis rocking
LOCKS DOWN
EU border, taking migrant crisis into its own hands
SERBIAN-HUNGARIAN
BORDER (Reuters) ungary's right-wing
government
shut
the main land route
for migrants into the
EU on Tuesday, taking matters
into its own hands to halt
Europe's influx of refugees.
An emergency effort led by
Germany to force European
Union member states to accept
mandatory quotas of refugees
collapsed in discord. Berlin
called for financial penalties
against countries that refused
to accommodate their share
of migrants, drawing a furious
response from central Europe.
A Czech official accused Berlin
of making empty threats while
Slovakia said such penalties
would bring the "end of the
EU".
Under new rules that took
effect from midnight, Hungary
said anyone seeking asylum
ristiano
Ronaldo
moved three clear of
Lionel Messi at the
top of the Champions
League scoring charts after
a hat-trick against Shakhtar
Donetsk.
His treble, which included
two spot-kicks, took him to 80
Champions League goals and
eight in his last two games.
Ronaldo's third was a header
after Marcelo's shot had been
parried.
Karim Benzema had tapped
in Real's opener after keeper
Andriy Pyatov dropped a cross,
while Shakhtar had Taras
Stepanenko sent off.
Real Madrid's main cause for
concern from the game was
forward Gareth Bale having to
go off injured after 32 minutes.
The Wales international was
holding his calf before being
replaced by Mateo Kovacic,
while the Spanish club's
centre-backs Raphael Varane
and Sergio Ramos were also
substituted with knocks.
Rampant Ronaldo
Ronaldo was level with
Barcelona rival Messi on 77
Champions
League
goals
before Real Madrid began their
quest for a record 11th crown
in Europe's top competition.
But after the Portuguese had
bagged five goals against
Espanyol on Saturday, he
scored his third Champions
League hat-trick to move clear
on his own at the top.
Ronaldo and Messi have
constantly overtaken each
other for the honour of the
competition's most prolific
scorer and the latter will have
the chance to respond when
Barcelona meet Roma on
Wednesday.
The first of Ronaldo's spotkicks came after Darijo Srna
was controversially adjudged
to have handled the ball,
despite a shot from the Real
forward appearing to hit him
on the back.
"I feel so proud and happy to
score eight goals in two games
but that is not my goal - my aim
Sports
SPORTS
MOURINHO
LAUNCHES STUNNING
DEFENCE OF CHELSEA
& HIS MANAGEMENT
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Both Madrid teams and Sevilla made it a perfect start to the UEFA Champions League
group stage for Spain but there were defeats for the two Manchester clubs on Tuesday.
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group chase.
The veteran striker said the
national side answered the
prayers and wishes of many
Liberians. For that, he said,
they deserve applause.
According to him, the Lone Star
had several scoring chances
against the visitors that could
have resulted into more goals
but the players did not utilize
those chances.
Says Sogbie: Quite honestly,
I think our team gave us their
best by the fact that we won
against our opponents but
there were too many scoring
chances they could have
converted into goals in the first
half and multiple in the second
half but the players failed to
put into use those chances.
The former player highlighted
that he thinks there is a long
way to go and the Liberian
people must not jubilate
too much but continue to
encourage the team as they
struggle to make the difference
for the nation and its people.
I think there is a long way
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