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LIBERIAN DOLLARS PER US DOLLAR
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WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 2, 2015
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TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 8, 2015
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Samwar S. Fallah, samwar.fallah@frontpageafricaonline.com
Monrovias accusations continue to fly over the financial crisis at

the National Oil Company of Liberia (Nocal), a group
of lawmakers has joined Kofi Woods, the attorney
and former Public Works Minister, in condemning
mismanagement at the top of Liberias oil sector. Like Mr. Woods,
the lawmakers put the blame for Nocals recent collapse at the
feet of President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf who they say, should have
kept tighter oversight of the important body.
But lawmakers have mixed views about their own responsibility
for Nocals problems. One of the key roles of legislators is to
protect the interests of the people in their districts. Some reject
accusations that they should have, or could have, taken more
active oversight of Nocals operations themselves and asked the
tough questions that might have brought Nocals mismanagement
to light. At least one lawmaker said they should have been
watching more closely.
We too as lawmakers have limitations, said Representative
Gabriel Smith (INDP-District#4 Grand Bassa County), a lawmaker
from Grand Bassa County which has some of the oil blocks. Smith
said lawmakers had too little knowledge of the oil industry to do
their oversight job properly. We passed on these agreements
with little or no knowledge on the sector.
We rely on the expertise of few of our colleagues to advise us
and by that we make the political decisions, said Representative
Smith. He said that situation cannot continue as the industry tries
to recover from this crisis.
The majority of lawmakers interviewed by FrontPageAfrica
rejected responsibility. Julius Berrian (Congress for Democratic
Change, District #10 Montserrado County) said lawmakers tried
to find out more about what was going on at Nocal but were
stopped because every time they attempted to question events
at various institutions of government President Johnson Sirleaf
accused them of meddling in the work of the Executive.
We get periodic reports from NOCAL that we are now
reviewing but before then Madam President had come out
with this expression that we go out looking for a case against
institutions, said Representative Berrian. We cannot shoulder
the responsibility, NOCAL takes full responsibility along with
Madam President.
Legislators should have done more according to Anderson D.
Miamen, Program Officer for oil industry watchdog the Center for
Transparency and Accountability in Liberia (CENTAL). He says
the National Legislature Autonomous Commissions committee
should have closely monitored events at NOCAL. Legislators
constituents are now paying the price. It is the poor who
suffer, the fate of hundreds of foreign and local students, social
responsibility programs are all now in trouble, Miamen said.
But like the representatives, Miamen blames Nocal management
for spending way above their means and the executive for failing
to limit that excess spending. If you look at NOCAL over the years,
they had about US$1.4 million yearly for the Board of Directors.
Now this is a seven member board, with two statutory members,
Ministers of Finance and Lands, Mines and Energy, where were
they meeting to use such amount of money within a year? he
inquired.
Most lawmakers said Nocals collapse was avoidable and came
down to poor management on the part of the Nocal board and
poor oversight on the part of President Johnson Sirleaf. They
worry the crisis will discourage major international oil companies

from coming to Liberia and cost the country millions of dollars in

the long term.
The problem is a lack of integrity, honesty and sincerity,
according to Representative Bill Tweahway (Unity Party,
Montserrado County). For me I see it as unfortunate in a sense
that we just initiated the concept of NOCAL hoping that those
blocks identified, bidded for and won by various international
companies and money paid to NOCAL would have been well
managed. It is unfortunate that just yesterday the company had
over a hundred million dollars and after few months they are in a
bankrupt situation.
Nathaniel McGill, Chairman of the main opposition Congress for
Democratic Change (CDC) said the oil company was bound to fail
based on the management structure and poor judgment.
NOCAL downfall is not strange, that is complete poor judgment,
said Chairman McGill. According to him NOCAL could have
maintained a small workforce, within its means, and placed the
bulk of the money from royalties and other fees into an escrow
account. If they have been conservative, we would not have this
mess.
Its been a dramatic change of fortunes for Liberias oil industry.
Just a few months ago hopes were high amongst the Liberian
people that things were on the verge of changing for the better
thanks to oil. One small company, African Petroleum, had said
it had discovered oil. Major players such as Exxon Mobil and
Chevron had come into the sector for the first time in the 15 years
since Nocal was established. A record signature bonus of $50m
was won from Chevron. Liberians thought they were soon going
to see the sorts of economic benefits that oil discoveries have
brought to other West African countries such as Nigeria, Ghana,
Angola and Equatorial Guinea.
Nocal had employed 160 people. Local programs designed to
benefit Liberians had provided scholarships for hundreds of
students at local colleges and at leading international universities.
Community improvement projects promised low cost housing in
Lofa, Nimba and Grand Bassa, a youth center in Logan Town, a city
park in Vai Town, latrines and hand pumps in Johnsonville.
But all that has been put on hold now with the recent
announcement that Nocal is on the verge of bankruptcy. Hundreds
of scholarship students at universities across Liberia are unsure
of their futures. Other projects are incomplete.
The future of the students is a prime concern for Representative
Smith who has some Nocal scholarship students in his district.
They will be thrown out of school due to the NOCAL bankruptcy.
Nocal was responsible to pay
school fees of people. They
cannot afford and they will
default and students will be
thrown out of school, said
Smith.
For representative Berrian the
loss of 110 jobs at Nocal is of
most concern. We have most
of our people losing jobs and
that is why we are pressured
by a gentle spirit and integrity
to address this situation, said
Berrian.
Other lawmakers in districts
that have yet to sell off rights
Friday, September 11, 2015

to oil blocks in their area, worry about the impact the crisis will
have on their ability to attract good deals for their blocks. Bhofal
Chambers (Congress for Democratic Change, Maryland County)
has some of the oil basin known as the Harper Basin which is yet
to be contracted to oil companies. He said mismanagement will
likely scare off major players and mean less money and fewer
community projects for his community as a result.
As the industry moves on from this crisis lawmakers are
demanding heavier oversight from the Executive. Many said they
doubt that anything will change under the current administration
with President Sirleaf appointing some of those who worked at
the company and contributed to the trouble to head the reform
process.
How can you say you are reforming and name some of the same
people that created the problem? asked Anderson D. Miamen,
from the civil society watchdog group CENTAL. That is not
reform, it will not change things at NOCAL.
To ensure lawmakers can do better in their jobs Representative
Smith proposes hiring experts to give the lawmakers the advice
they need to make the right decisions about the oil sector. He said
a technical decision is now needed to correct the situation rather
than political.
What we need to do now is to see how we can handle this
problem. As politicians we will make the political decision, but
making the technical decision we need a special fund or budget
for people who are experts in various discipline to help us solve
this.
Before the approved layoff plan Front Page Africa requested the
views of Albert Chie (Grand Kru County, Independent Candidate)
who heads the Liberian Senate Committee on Lands, Mines,
Energy and Natural Resources and Representative Adolph
Lawrence from the House of Representatives. Both refused to
comment on the NOCAL saga.
Senator Chie was once indicted by the Government of Liberia on
charges of economic sabotage, bribery and criminal conspiracy
for his alleged involvement in a bribery scandal while he was
serving as a member of the Board of Directors of NOCAL before
his election as a lawmaker. The court recently dropped all charges
against Senator Chie and nine others.
Representative Lawrence is also currently facing investigation
by the Liberia Anti-Corruption Commission for his alleged role
in a dubious payment to a lawyer, the late Michael Allison, who
died under mysterious circumstances in February 2015. His body
was found on a Monrovia beach. There was a deep cut under his
cheeks. The LACC is investigating how Lawrence accompanied the
late Allison to the bank to withdraw a legal fee paid to the lawyer
as consultation fee on a nationwide oil consultation exercise
conducted in 2013 by the National Legislature. The nationwide
consultation was intended to seek the inputs of locals in two draft
laws as part of the reform of the oil sector.
Hints of Nocals problems first surfaced early 2015 and a few
months later the company announced layoffs for cost saving at
the same time pleading with the National Legislature to give a goahead for the sale of three new oil blocks to raise needed funds.
The Board of Directors of the company proposed what it termed a
Sustainability Action Plan which included layoff off large number
of employees and on August 25th President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf
endorsed the plan directing further that the workforce of the
entity be reduced to 50.
Kofi Woods joined the national debate last month blaming the
president, with whom he was once very close, for the chaos at
Nocal. He said the president should take full responsibility for the
situation at NOCAL. Woods believes as head of the government,
Sirleaf has the responsibility to ensure that right things are done
in various institutions.
Responding to Woods statement, President Sirleaf conceded
that although NOCAL had an able Board of Directors and Chief
Executive Officer entrusted to manage the company but as head
of the country she takes responsibility for the NOCAL crisis.
The president also admitted that the company has made some
mistakes along the way which has led to the current crisis.
(Nocals) Action Plan takes drastic steps to bring costs under
control and put NOCAL on a more viable financial footing,
President Johnson Sirleaf said. These steps include significant
staff cuts, a reconstitution of the Board, and retirement/
replacement of senior executive leadership. I have mandated
these steps because they are necessary to ensure that NOCAL can
perform its duty to manage and develop Liberias oil resources,
and to rectify recent mistakes in its performance.
This story was produced in collaboration with the Thomson Reuters Foundation/New Narratives Liberia Oil Reporting
Project, which is part of the Foundations pan-African programme Wealth of Nations (wealth-of-nations.org).
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FrontPage COMMENTARY
EDITORIAL "FROM WHENCE I SEE IT"
v
JAPANESE GRANTS
NOT CASH-COW
We abhor missteps in
use of Donor Funds
JAPAN IS A good friend to Liberia as that Asian country

has been actively engaged with Liberia through diplomatic
relations for years.
DURING THESE YEARS of friendly ties, Japan has provided
numerous grants and other forms of support to the country
to assist in its recovery from conflict.
THE CURRENT TREND in the use of Japanese grants by
Liberia is worrisome and sends the wrong signal to donors
whose out of goodwill provide their tax payers money to
Liberia for development.
THERE IS NO obligation on the part of other countries to give
their monies to a country as old as 168 years which should
even serve as donor to other countries amid vast natural
resources.
ALREADY EXPERIENCING MISMANAGEMENT of local
resources it is glaring that Liberia is incapable of developing
on its own and such it should see donations from other
countries as a goodwill and treat it with care.
THERE ARE NUMEROUS instances where Japanese grants
are being mismanaged poorly and not yielding the intended
results.
IN 2012, THE Japanese provided a Petroleum non-project
grant to Liberia worth one billion, one hundred million
Japanese Yen (1,100,000,000), under a Grant Arrangement
which were conveyed in an exchange of notes dated March 8,
2011 between Japan and Liberia.
AS PER THE Memorandum of Understanding was signed by
and between the Ministry of Commerce and Industry (MoCI),
consignee on behalf of the Government of Liberia and the
Liberia Petroleum Refining Company (LPRC), proceeds from
the sale of the products was intended to be used to support
development initiatives in Liberia.
AT THE END of the sales, audit found out that the Ministry of
Commerce did not exercise proper monitoring which led to a
private business entity Aminata and Sons realizing over US$ 4
million extra and above what was agreed between the private
petroleum dealer and the Ministry of Commence.
THE EXTRA US$4 million generated by Aminata and Sons
besides its profit is money that should have gone to the
coffers of the state to be used for developmental purposes,
the primary reason for the Japanese grant.
A RECOMMENDATION FROM the General Auditing
Commission for Aminata and Sons to be made to pay the
money into government account was not implemented
by the National Legislature and the Executive branches of
government.
AGAIN THE JAPANESE in 2008 Japan provided Food Aid to
Liberia through a monetization scheme designed to support
development in the Agriculture Sector which was a total
quantity 8,612.2722 metric ton of rice.
IN SELLING THE rice, the Inter-Ministerial Committee setup
by the Government adjusted the price scheme downward to
US$11.50, without a written approval from the Government
of Japan or an amendment to the bilateral agreement which
resulted in an overall underpricing variance of US$734,046.59
and contributed significantly to the overall revenue loss of
US$831,624.09.
HERE THE JAPANESE were not given due respect by the InterMinisterial Committee and the Government of Liberia where
they should have informed Japan about the adjustment rather
than unilaterally making changes when there was a signed
contract.
ANOTHER ALLEGED MISMANAGEMENT of a Japanese
Government grant valued at US$ 731,422.00 (Seven hundred
thirty one thousand four hundred twenty two united states
dollars) to fund a project titled "Institutional and Human
Resource Support for Efficient Operation of the Department
of International Economic Cooperation and Integration
(IECI)" is now afoot.
THE MINISTRY OF Foreign ongoing debate about the
Senator Cooper's debate for Budget cut and the threats of suspension
BY: Jallah E. Grayfield, III, jmeekie1@gmail.com; Contributing Writer
he leadership of the Liberian National legislature never

seizes to flabbergast and entertain me with some very
comical decisions it takes at times against some of its
members who speaks critical in defending the rights of
the very down trodden citizens of our country that elected them.
The debate has ensured over the rebellious plans by what seems
to be majority members of the legislature decision to suspend the
clever loud speaking senator for his perseverance for change in
that august body
Several years ago, it was Liberia's Chief of Protocol Rufus Neufville
who then served in the National Transitional Legislative Assembly
Government(NTLA) as a representative of the now transformed
District Number 8, he raised a critical song that his colleagues
turned their ears off to, but when he became persistent in his
advocacy, he suffered the wrath of the Majority members of the
Transitional legislators.
In the latter part of the NTLA, the interim lawmakers had procured
for themselves, luxurious 45,000.00 USD dollars Grand Cherokee
Jeeps under the speakership of George Dweh, who himself lived
above the people and paraded a four car convoy. Rufus Neufville
with a student advocacy orientation that led him to the legislature
felt aggrieved and advised his fellow lawmakers to prioritize the
purchase of public transport buses for Liberian and buy low
brand of vehicle for individual lawmakers, but his colleagues
refused, and when his advocacy continued, he was suspended by
plenary for three months without salary.
Again, was Abraham Darius Dillon, a conscious Liberian citizens
who also suffered the wrath of the 52nd National Legislature
while serving as chief of staff to former first lady turned senator
Jewel Howard Taylor, he raised a popular struggle for increment
in the salaries of staffers at the legislature, he was threatened
with dismissal after other senators including Cletus Wotorson
who served as senate Protemp saw his advocacy as inciting .
Dillon was ordered jailed, and he consciously served a jail
sentence at the Monrovia Central Prison (Salt Beach) for few days
just for speaking for the Liberian people.
These situations are no different from what seems to be a
poisonous serpent crawling under the legislative doors of
Honorable cooper, but "From Whence I see It", I think this can be
defeated with the support of like minded senators and the input
of Liberians whose interest are being sought by the scholarly
Cooper.
Today, Oscar Cooper has called for the reduction in the budgetary
allotment of the Legislature at 20% and frowned on what I refer
to as the "Four G" passage of the national budget without scrutiny
by the plenary of the Liberian senate, which in his words did
not capture the interest of the Liberian people. The very wellread Margibi Senator has bewailed the suffering of the Liberian
people, noting that if the budget of the Legislature is reduced,
it would address other critical areas to improve the lives of the
Liberian people. The current Liberian government budget is put
at USD 622, 743, 420.
An act to approve the budget which was read on Wednesday
July 22, 2015 during a special session of the house Stated: It was
enacted by the Senate and House of Representative in legislature
assembled, and senator Cooper's argument stance from the fact
that the budget was not debated and he is now being pressured
to apologize for bringing the Upper House of the Legislature into
public mockery, and failure on his part to apologize will lead
to a suspension as was done to Rufus Neufville. Senator cooper
has failed to bow down to the demand of his colleagues and has
avowed that he stands ready to go home for the sake of his people
than apologize.
But there are so many questions that are being raised that I cannot
find answers to, on what basis is the leadership thinking of taking
such decision, is it based on the rules of the senate , one may
argue, but what crime has he committed by simply advocating for
the living standards of the Liberian people to be improved, Is the
leadership taking the decision because he disagreed with the fast
mismanagement of the Japanese grant has even opened

more room for review of other projects which are all also
experiencing problems with implementation, prompting
the president to mandate audit into several other Japanese
sponsored projects including projects in question include the
Institutional and Human Resource Support Project under the
department of International Cooperation of the Ministry of
Foreign Affairs; the construction of three bridges in Grand
Cape Mount County managed by the Ministry of Internal
Affairs; the construction of five storage facilities and the Paddy
and Seed Rice Project, Phase two managed by the Ministry
of Agriculture; and the LIFE and Small Medium Enterprise
(SME) Projects managed by the Ministry of Commerce and
manner in which the budget was passed without proper budget

debate, what has happened to the thinking of other senators that
we expect much from ?
I don't hear some senators being referred to as "people
centered Senators" riding this boat with Senator Cooper, where
is Ambassador George Weah who is seen as the leader of the
masses, the leader of the most affected down trodden, is senator
Varney Gboto Namie Sherman alive in the senate, is senator Jewel
Howard Taylor who is serving an 18 years senatorial term also
concerned, why aren't they speaking, Is Senator Sherman aware
of the popular public support he got when his induction was
placed on hold by the Supreme court, isn't it time to pay back
to the masses who loaded their telephones with cards to make
patriotic comments on National radio?
"From Whence I see It." suggest that these Senators who the
Liberian people voted for under the sweltering sun and rain
have quickly forgotten their own employers(voters) and are now
trampling on their rights to survive. I even wonder why the senate
under the leadership of a well versed and respected Statesman
Armah Z. Jallah, who I understand is even considering contesting
the Liberian Presidency will choose to be silent and allowing
such an unconventional move to suspend Sen. Cooper.
"From Whence I see It" , Senator Cooper needs to grow strength
and know that it doesn't take a mountain of people to bring change
in a society, it takes one or two persons to do so. like the great
Indian Philosopher Mahatma Gandhi it took him a real struggle
that was opposed by British rule to Liberate India. Ethically,
Gandhi's Personal Ethics which speak more of morality, right
and wrong can surely be applied in cooper's case.
In 1920, with the backing of Congress, Gandhi employed a
non-cooperation and non-violent methods as his weapon, with
the stronger belief that if Indians refused to cooperate with the
British, their rule would collapse, and surely it did.
Gandhi's message of change was clear and did not matter who
thought otherwise about him, in one of his encounters, when a
reporter asked him what was his message, he replied " My life
is my message". So "from Whence I see It", Sen. Cooper's stance
on National issues and his frowns on the normal way of doing
business in the legislature would bring that long awaited desired
change.
Philosophically, The respected senator struggle for change is well
rooted around personal and Normative ethics which principally
deal with the nature of moral judgment, as well as look at an
individual beliefs about morality and right and wrong.
Indeed what he foresees as a disparity in the distribution of our
National Cake(Budget) has to do with the moral judgment of
wrong that greatly affects the haves-not. Just like Gandhi, Oscar
can surely win many of his colleagues over in doing the right thing
at the senate if he consistently do what he is doing
One may argue, that there is a motive behind Oscar's move, but
"from whence I see it", it would be very soon to establish what
his motives are or to speak to them directly. Every individual do
things with a set motive, but for now I believe his motive is the clear
liberation of the people from economic slavery and deprivation
and making their lawmakers accountable to them through the
much publicized oversight and representation they speak of. This
is a true representation, which I defined as accountability
So, the question is, Can Senator Cooper Gain Inspiration from the
great African Freedom Fighter Mandela?
Sure indeed, rising from a racial segregation to a global
inspiration as history tells us, Nelson Mandela, led one of the
most remarkable lives of the 20th century, he stood against the
White man's rule through the Apartheid struggle simply because
he wanted change, and his struggle for change remained in place
until he went underground for 27 years and later resurrected as
President, thus forgiving his jailers and extending olive branches
to them. Mandela was unbending and never betrayed the struggle
for Liberation and change until the change he had envision was
realized
Industry.
THE MANNER AND form in which numerous Japanese
projects are being abused is a shame to the entire nation
and requires not just suspensions or dismissals but serious
actions including prosecution.
LIBERIANS ARE AWARE that President Sirleaf normally
smokescreens issues regarding corruption by setting up
special committees and ordering investigation when at the
end the recommendations and findings of these investigations
are not implemented.
WE STRONGLY DETEST the manner in which the Government
of Liberia is handling grants from the Government and people
of Japan.
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TUNISIA'S EAGLES
Sylvester Moses Works at Self-Employed
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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The Editor
n 100 countries around the world, women are barred from

doing certain work solely because they are women. Over
150 countries have at least one law that is discriminatory
towards women. And only 18 countries are free of any law
disadvantaging women.
This is just the tip of the iceberg of legal barriers for women to
achieve their full economic potential. New World Bank Group
research in the Women, Business and the Law 2016 report shows
that in 32 countries women cannot apply for passports in the
same way as men and in 18 countries they cannot get a job if
their husbands feel it is not in the familys interest. Jordan and
Iran are among them. In 59 countries, there are no laws against
sexual harassment at work. Myanmar, Uzbekistan and Armenia
are among 46 countries where there is no legal protection
against domestic violence. In a nutshell, the research makes for
depressing reading when you care about inclusion and ending
poverty.
Countries whose laws discriminate against women and do not
promote gender equality suffer economically. Previous research
tells us that gender gaps in womens entrepreneurship and labor
force participation account for estimated income losses of 27%
in the Middle East and North Africa, 19% in South Asia, 14% in
Latin America and the Caribbean and 10% in Europe. These are
losses that many countries cant afford, particularly those facing
high levels of poverty.
There is good news too: Countries like Bangladesh are
encouraging female participation in the workforce. If they stay
on track their female workforce will grow from 34 to 82 percent
over the next decade, adding 1.8 percentage points to their GDP.
In the 1990s very few countries had laws protecting women from
violence, now 127 do partially because the world is more aware
of the human and economic cost of mistreating women.
When women are allowed to work in a profession of their choice,
when they have access to financial services and when they are
protected, by law, from domestic violence, they are not only
economically empowered, they also live longer. The more say they
have over the household income and the more they participate in
the economy, the more girls are enrolled in secondary school, the
larger the benefits for their children, their communities, and their
countries. In fact, every additional year of primary school boosts
girls eventual wages by 10 to 20 percent, and an extra year of
secondary school by 15 to 25 percent.
Critics will argue that in some countries where gender-specific
laws exist, there is limited enforcement. While that is true, better
rule of law is associated with having more gender equal laws on
the books. Specialized courts that tackle cases of acts of violence
against women can help provide effective legal action. In Brazil,
the Maria da Penha Law allowed for the creation of domestic and
family violence courts.
Sub-Saharan Africa has made important strides in addressing
these issues, with 16 economies making 18 reforms in the past
two years, making it a leader in the regions among the world in
terms of economies undertaking reforms.
In Malawi, the new education act provides for free compulsory
primary education. The legal age of marriage has been raised for
both boys and girls to 18. And in Mozambique the penal code no
longer considers marrying the survivor of rape to be a defense.
The private sector benefits too. A multinational survey of 6500
firms showed that where women had greater representation on
boards, those organizations were less likely to be hit by scandals
like bribery or fraud. Yet surprisingly, only nine countries have
laws where at least one women has to be a board member of a

publicly listed company.
The link between the fight against poverty and gender equality
is strong. Which is why we work with many countries to tackle
gender-based barriers. We have worked with Cote dIvoire in
removing legal provisions that discriminated against women. In
the Democratic Republic of Congo, we supported the government
in drafting a new family code that would improve the business
climate for women.
Policymakers have a choice. They can use the overwhelming
evidence that shows the economic benefits of equality by ridding
their system of discriminating laws that are holding women back.
Or they can maintain the status quo and condemn whole societies
to remain poorer then they need to be.
Sri Mulyani Indrawati is the Chief Operating Officer and
Managing Director of the World Bank.
PARENTS DESERVE A
SAY IN SCHOOL CHOICE
The Editor,
ome of the products of our government schools don't know

pupu! And they can't spell it (pupu) either---even if you
told them that the word "pupu" begins with a consonant
and has 2 vowels in it! That's why you see them booting
on our beaches, even though when there's a big sign that says DO
NOT PUPU HERE, YOU IDIOT!"
But yet the President believes that you can improve our education
system by emulating the failed top-down policies from the central
planners at Ministry of Education and the so-called education
experts! (Re "Liberia's Messy Education"...."From Mess to Best")
Look. Most of these education experts you see with the President,
at these meetings, wearing their exotic Liberian apparel, are just
there to make big, big speeches and eat free government food.
According to the Deputy Minister of Education, Dr. Khalipha Bility
"Before good food waste, let belly burst!"
Since 2006, these same people and their ilk have failed to improve
the educational outcome of our children, but yet you, Madame
President, continue to take seriously the pretensions of these socalled "education experts" who put on airs of having professional
expertise beyond the understanding of our illiterate parents!
But you know what? I will never forget those market women of
West Point, with little or no schooling, who just wanted a good
education for their children. That was their vision, and they didn't
need book people telling them that government schools were
rotten and private schools were far superior! They had common
sense!
To achieve their vision, they toiled under the hot sun---selling
used clothing, pepper, bitter balls, etc. They used the profits to
send their kids to private Catholic Schools because they knew that
a superior education was the key to get you out of poverty!
So how about empowering poor parents to solve our education
mess, Madame President? It's their children who bear the brunt
of your failed top-down government policies!
Yes, we all know that they can't read and write, but as my father
used to say, they got "Mother Wit".. They know good schools from
bad schools.
A good start in the right direction would be to abolish our US$80
million Ministry of Education altogether, and use that money
to help poor parents who want to take their kids out of poor
performing government schools!
At the barest minimum, an "opportunity scholarship" or education
voucher ought to be available to allow poor parents to opt out of
our rotten government schools.
The time has come for poor parents to have school choice too!
Martin Scott
Atlanta, Georgia
martyretire@yahoo.com
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LTA ON THE HOTSEAT
Monroviaepresentative
Wesseh
Blamoh
(UPDistrict#1
Grand Kru County) is
questioning the motive behind
the Liberia Telecommunication
Authority (LTA) new regulation
to levy a regulatory surcharge
of USD$ 0.05 per minute on all
outgoing calls.
In a communication written to
plenary Thursday, the Grand
Kru County lawmaker craved
the support of his colleagues
in correcting what, according
to him, appears to be an
overstepping of bounds by the
Liberia
Telecommunication
Authority (LTA).
Rep. Blamoh said: We express
that while government needs
to generate revenue, the
interest of the citizens must at
all times be protected. Quoting
the Liberian Official Gazette,
he said the order is to become
effective by September 17,
2015. The LTA, as of September
17 2015, will begin to institute
a surcharge of USD$ 0.05 cents
per minute on all out of bound
calls.
We are of the conviction
that the LTA lacks the
authority to promulgate the
aforementioned
regulation.
Moreover, the legal citations
provided by the LTA in
promulgating the regulation do
not accord to this authority-to
levy a regulatory surcharge.
Representative Blamoh, in
further comments, pleaded
with the plenary of the House
of Representatives to place
the implementation of the
regulation on hold and allow
the appropriate committee to
review the proposed regulation
and report to plenary.
Frontpage
Liberia Lawmaker Wants Regulatory body

questioned over new Phone Charges
Henry Karmo (0886522495) henrykarmo@frontpageafricaonline.com
The Grand Kru Representative

believes that communication
for Liberians should not be
treated as a luxury while
putting
other
Liberians
who cannot afford as a
disadvantaged end.
PRESIDENT
BILL
FOR
RATIFICATION
Meanwhile, President Sirleaf
has submitted several bills
for passage and ratifications
of
conventions,
treaties
and Protocols relating to

intellectual property.
Some of the Bills include; an act
to repeal an act adopting a new
copy right law of the Republic
of Liberia and the Industrial
property Act of Liberia
LENO TRAVEL AGENCY ALLEGEDLY
approved March 20,2003,

constituting Title 24 of the
Liberian code of laws revised,
and to enact in their stead a
new Title 24 to be known as the
Liberia intellectual property.
The President also submitted
Page 5
for ratification the Patent Law

treaty, Lusaka Agreement,
Banjul
Protocol,
Harare
Protocol, and the Marrakesh
Treaty.
The intellectual property bill,
according to the President,
puts into place the necessary
legal framework to ensure that
Liberias intellectual property
laws conform to international
standard. The Bill also
provides protection for the
intellectual property rights
for Liberians and encourages
them to unleash their talents
and contribute to the economic
development of Liberia.
Mr. Speaker, after many
years of negotiation, Liberia
is now at the final stages
of accession to the world
Trade Organization (WTO).
This Bill which represents
a significant milestone of
Liberias accession to the
world Trade Organization
when passed into law will
enable us fulfill an essential
element of the requirement
toward WTO President Sirleaf
communication stated.
It continued I therefore
request
your
timely
consideration to enact into
law this important Bill and
the ratifications of these
conventions, Treaties and
Protocol that will boost the
National effort to increase
private sector initiatives and
provide favorable conditions
for job creation in our country.
ISSUES FAKE AIR TICKET

By Edwin G. Genoway, Jr (231886458910)-edwin.genoway@frontpageonline.com
Monroviaurchasing air tickets

online has made
travel arrangements
much easier allowing
travelers to compare prices
and routes on various airlines
using online booking sites to
make reservations with just a
few mouse clicks.
The most important skill
that many people will need is
internet knowledge and the
organizational awareness to
plan ahead for the best fares.
The influx of businesses in
Liberia and many Liberians
frequently
traveling
on
business tours have led to
increase in the number of
travel agencies in Liberia.
One of the many travel
agencies in Liberia, Leno
Travel International Agency
has been accused of duping
a Liberian business woman
who purchased a plane ticket
from the agency.
Leno Travel is a Liberian
owned travel agency owned
and operated by Madam
Jackie Perkins.
The agency is currently in
confusion with the business
woman who claimed to
have bought a ticket from
the Agency on August 31,

2015 for a business trip on
September 8, 2015 to Ghana.
According to the business
woman Antoinette N. Mulbah,
she bought her ticket US$690
with her flight scheduled
on September 8, 2015 and
September 16, 2015 return
date.
I paid my money cash down
and space was supposed to
be allotted to me for the 8th
of September, after I paid the
money the agency issued me
a receipt and it confirmed
that I was to travel with
Kenya Airways in KQ 5595
but got disgraced after I was
told that the ticket was a fake
one,, Madam Mulbah told
FrontPageAfrica.
Madam Mulbah explained
that she normally do business
with the agency, saying it was
her third time purchasing
ticket from Leno Travel
Agency, It is not my first
time going with the Agency,
I went in February and again
May of this year but it was
unfortunate this time with
the agency selling to me a
fake and wrong ticket and the
agency really embarrassed
me at the airport she noted.
Explaining her ordeal to

a group of reporters in
Monrovia, Madam Mulbah
said on Tuesday morning
before she could leave for the
airport, the owner and CEO
of the Leno Travel Agency,
Jackie Perkins called her
(Antoinette Mulbah) and
asked if she was still making
the trip but failed to mention
anything about trip being
canceled.
She said when she got at
the Roberts International
Airport, after filling the Ebola
and Immigration forms,
she was told that her name
was never registered as a
passenger for that flight.
I called Jackie and she
refused to answer my call, I
tried calling her on another
womans phone, when she
heard my voice, she cut the
phone off. I later used a paid
phone and called her, when
she finally decided to talk to
me, I told her what happened,
she (Jackie) started shouting
and said to me that my trip
was planned for September
12, 2015 and was making it
with confusion, the business
woman narrated.
Mrs. Mulbah noted that Jackie
called her later and said

that she can link to another
airline to travel but she will
have to pay the difference
of USD$310, something
Antoinette said she refused
to accept.
She also noted that the
Agency has caused her a
serious setback and damage
to her business, saying she
had her business partners
waiting for her in Ghana.
Jackie and her travel agency
will definitely pay for the
disgrace she has caused for
me. I lost money foolishly all
because of her, and she must
pay my money back and pay
for the damage she caused
me, Mrs. Mulbah noted.
She however called on the
general public to be careful as
to how they do business with
the many travel agencies in
Liberia to avoid reoccurrence
of her situation.
FrontPageAfrica
has
gathered from sources at the
Leno Travel Agency that on
the date the business woman
was expected to travel, the
CEO of the agency Jackie
Perkins called the woman
and informed her that the
flight was cancelled.
Our sources further noted

that the agency booked a new
flight for the business woman
who is believed to be a good
friend to Jackie and the new
date was scheduled for the
12th of September 2015.
The source further said
that the Kenya Airways has
increased the prices of their
tickets but Jackie took the
USD$690 from the woman
because they are good
friends.
After Jackie called her
that the trip was cancelled,
Antoinette did not go to the

Agency, she went directly
at the airport, and when
she was denied, she called
Jackie and started to abuse
her seriously, the source
explained.
But when contacted, the
owner and CEO of the Leno
International Agency, Jackie
Perkins said she was not in
the position to comment on
the issue as she was being
advised by her lawyer not say
anything about the allegation.
SUPERINTENDENT OUT
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Intense Acrimony Forces Coopers resignation; President Sirleaf Accepts
Monrovian
September
8
FrontPageAfrica
reported
that
sources in Grand
Bassa County hinted the
resignation of Superintendent
Etweda Cooper over intense
disagreement
with
some
lawmakers from the county.
Days later, the Executive
Mansion
on
Thursday
confirmed that Madam Cooper
had tendered her resignation
which has been accepted by
President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf.
President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf
has accepted the resignation of
the Superintendent of Grand
Bassa County, Madam Etweda
Cooper.
Madam
Cooper
tendered her resignation to
the President on September
3, 2015, hoping that this will
foster the spirit of unity among
the residents of the county and
thereby promote development
which they all desire, a
statement from the Executive
mansion
stated.

In her resignation letter,

according to the Executive
mansion,
Madam
Cooper
indicated that her action was
the best way forward for her
home county in the current
atmosphere
of
calumny,
invective, intense acrimony,
and what she termed as
deliberately
circulated
falsehoods that currently
typify political and societal
exchanges in the county.
She expressed thanks to
the Liberian leader for the
confidence reposed in her over
the three years she served the
county, and availed herself to
serve this administration and
people of Liberia when called
upon.
Pressured to quit
Madam Cooper has since this

year come under extreme
pressure and criticisms from
several members of the Grand
Bassa
County
legislative
caucus over alleged corruption
and disrespect to members of

the county legislative caucus.
Representative Hans Barchue
(Electoral District #1) said
in early June this year that
the lawmakers are finding it
difficult to work with Madam
Cooper because of several
issues including alleged fraud
and disrespect for caucus
members.
On the other hand, Cooper
accused the lawmakers of
demonizing her administration
and interfering with her
functions and stressed the
separation of power amongst
the
three
branches
of
government which does not
call for interference.
The
resignation
of
Superintendent Cooper comes
as auditors from the Ministry
of Internal Affairs complete
an audit of the administration
over the usage of county funds.
The auditors are expected to
complete the audit this week, a
source told FPA.
Sources say discrepancy in
PILGRIMAGE (HAJJ) TO SAUDI ARABIA ASSURED,
FINANCIAL CONSTRAINT DEPRIVES MANY

Massa F. Kanneh-Dorley masskanneh@yahoo.com or 0886848625
M
Monrovia
any Muslims may

not get the chance
to
make
the
annual pilgrimage
to Mecca this year due to the
high cost associated with
preparations and rising air
travel costs.
This is the second year running
that those making the annual
trip to the Holy Land will be left
in limbo. Last year, many had
to abandon the trek due to the
deadly Ebola virus outbreak.
Complicating the issue is the
fact that many Muslims are
also facing problems acquiring
visas from Saudi Arabia.
Seleke Sesay, a Muslim
lamented
when
FrontPageAfrica
contacted
him this week that his seventyyear-old Grandmother does
not have the money to make it
to the Hajj.
Sesay explains that each year
the Muslim Council receives
free tickets that are provided
to people who cannot afford
but says that despite the
availability of tickets, his Uncle
Musa Sasay has been unable to
get his Passport stamped with
Saudi Arabian Visa to enable
him to go perform hajj. Not
even my uncle; there are other
people too who have obtained
their passport and are also
awaiting free tickets and even
visas to go but they have not
gotten any Sesay says.
Sheikh Akibu Sherif, the

Secretary General of the
National Muslim Council, says
despite Liberia being declared
free, it took Saudi Arabia a
long time to respond to their
request to send Liberian
pilgrims this year.
Sheikh Sherif said the National
Hajj Committee expected a
huge turnout for this years
hajj but due to such delayed
in getting communication
response from Saudi Arabia to
accept Liberian Pilgrims, a lot
of hopes have been shattered.
Said Sheikh Sherif; For this
year the hajj program came
unexpectedly to us and when
WHO give us the clearance we
communicated to Saudi Arabia
and they replied based on

their convenient times, if not
everybody should have been in
Saudi Arabia.
The
Secretary
General
lamented that based on such
short notice to the Muslim
public some people have
turned out to register but
said due to the exorbitant fees
of USD3, 950 as compared
to previous year which
cost USD2950, many have
abandoned going to the Hajj.
NO SAUDI EMBASSY
Perhaps the more sticky issue

is the lack of a Saudi Embassy
in Liberia that which has also
caused some huge delays in
securing Visas for the Pilgrims.

Sherif says prior to the Ebola
crisis, Liberia depended on
Guinea and Ghana for visas
but since the Ebola outbreak,
and Guinea still undeclared
free of Ebola, many will not
be making it to the Hajj. The
council in some instances has
had to divert their attention to
the Ivory Coast to secure Visas
for their Pilgrims.
Mr. Sherif is concerned
that although Liberia has a
diplomatic Mission in Saudi
Arabia, represented by Dr.
Abraham Kabbah, there is no
representative in Monrovia to
seek the welfare of Liberian
Muslims and other Liberian
travelers to that region.
Mr. Sherif told FPA that there
have been several appeals
for a Saudi Embassy to be
established in Liberia but they
think that it is at the discretion
of the Liberian President to
seek and grant her people
appeals. Saudi government
has her own priorities, like I
said, that is based on country
the implementation of several

projects
including
roads,
clinics and schools prompted
the audit. The administrations
report at the re-convened 7th
county sitting in July this year
was described by many as
unreal, with some delegates
rejecting the report.
Before the confirmation about
her resignation, lead advocate
of the Aggrieved Bassa
Citizens (ABC) described the
speculation about Coopers
resignation as a very good
news for the county because
of her bad governance and
alleged mismanagement of the
county resources.
Duben Cleon in 2014 led the
ABC in an unsuccessful protest
demanding the resignation of
Superintendent Cooper and
her Assistant Superintendent
for Development Adonis Z.
Greaves over alleged misused
of the county funds intended to
fight Ebola.
to
country
arrangement
not really as a member of
the Islamic community. It is
true that we go there for hajj
purposes but for an embassy
to be established here, it is
the decision of President Ellen
Johnson Sirleaf.
We have appealed several
times, you know we have
exchanges between us and the
Saudi Arabia. We go there and
they too come here for Islamic
conferences. They are quite
aware that an embassy should
be established in Liberia so
that things can be done in
Liberia instead of going to
other countries to seek help
from their embassy in those
country he added.
NO SUPPORT THIS YEAR
Unlike this year, the National

Muslim
Council
received
support
from
friendly
governments
through
the intervention of her
government.
At least more than three
hundred people from Liberia
make the trip to the Hajj each
year. But with the constraints
this year, the council has less
than 150 persons yet that have
registered to make the Hajj trip
this time.
Frontpage
Page 7
Monrovia
he
Managing
Director of the
International
Monetary
Fund
(IMF), Ms Christine Lagarde
has assured President Ellen
Johnson Sirleaf that the IMF
will continue to support
Liberia
stabilize
and
improve its economy.
We were there at that time
and we will continue to be
by your side in your effort
to not only stabilize but
develop the economy, she
promised.
According to an Executive
Mansion release, the IMF
Managing Director gave the
assurance when she jointly
addressed a press stakeout
with President Sirleaf in
the Foyer of the Ministry of
Foreign Affairs following a
meeting with governments
Economic
Management
Team
on
Thursday,
September 10, 2015. Ms.
Lagard, at the head of a
high-level IMF delegation, is
in the country on a two-day
visit.
Ms. Lagard stressed that
her visit to Liberia was to
specifically deliver three
messages.
She first extended warm
hearted
congratulations
to the Liberian President
and the country, under
whose leadership they
successfully fought and
defeated the Ebola virus
disease. Together with the
support of the international
community, we managed
to defeat, I hope for good,
this terrible disease, she
said, praising the efforts
of the communities and
the Liberian people for the
splendid job. She urged the
Liberian leader to continue
to ensure that the disease is
eradicated for good.
The IMF Managing Director
also urged President Sirleaf
to continue to stabilize
the economy noting that
Liberias economy has
suffered on account of
the decline in the global
commodity prices which got
worse during the period of
the Ebola virus disease. She
urged the Liberian leader
to stay the course since the
country has a roadmap and
a plan.
Ms. Lagard reassured the
government that the IMF
will continue to cooperate
in the rebuilding process
of Liberia. She outlined the
IMFs support to Liberia
at the most difficult time
it was needed including
putting together resources
very promptly. The IMF
was by your side at the time
that it was needed. We put
together resources very
promptly, she indicated,
noting that US$130 million
of new financing and
debt relief was promptly
delivered.
Providing a breakdown,
the IMF Managing Director
said US$47.8 million was
IMF BOSS PLEDGES CONTINUED SUPPORT TO LIBERIA; PRESIDENT SIRLEAF

PRAISED FOR THE PARTNERSHIP DEMONSTRATED DURING THE EBOLA FIGHT
RENEWED ASSURANCES
FROM THE IMF

Together with the support of the international community, we managed to defeat, I hope for good, this
terrible disease. - Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), Ms Christine Lagarde
provided as ECF increase;

US$45.6 million from the
Rapid Credit Facility; and
US$36.5 million of debt
relief in the form of grants.
Ms. Lagard said the IMF will
continue to assist Liberia
get the economy is back
on track to ensure that the

government delivers on its
Agenda for Transformation.
Speaking earlier, President
Sirleaf praised the IMF,
especially its Managing
Director, for the partnership
demonstrated during the
Ebola crisis in Liberia

which was nothing short of
extraordinary.
You went beyond the call of
duty, your speared tradition
and convention as you
responded with support
that enabled our facilities
to be able to keep moving

our economy to continue
to function, the Liberian
leader stressed.
She thanked Ms. Lagard,
whos visiting Liberia for
the first time, and informed
her that together with
other partners theyve

been able to reinforce
hope and confidence in the
nations ability to continue
the policies, contain the
virus and to once again
embark on the countrys
reconstruction efforts.
Today, we know that we
have to continue to be
precautious, we have to take
all the necessary measures;
we have the confidence that
we are able to contain this
virus and that we can now
travel full force in moving
our economy and our nation
along, she assured, adding,
For all of that, we thank
you, our partners, your
staff, and all those who have
joined us in the success and
the progress that we have
today.
Ms. Lagards visit continues
Friday,
September
11,
2015, when she meets
the leadership of the 53rd
National Legislature at the
Capitol Building. She will
later address members of
the Cabinet, Diplomatic
Corps as well as other
development
partners,
Civil Society Goups and
the General Public at the
Monrovia City Hall Theater.
She will visit the YWCA
in Congo Town before
departing Liberia later in
the evening.
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CIVIL SERVICE AGENCY
CSA/PLB/DG/225/2015
P.O. BOX 9019

63 CAREY STREET, MONROVIA, LIBERIA
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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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BONG COUNTY TECHNICAL COLLEGE (BCTC)

INVITATION TO BID
Bong County Technical College (BCTC) has received budgetary appropriation from the FY 2015/2016 National Budget for the
procurement of scratch cards, petroleum product and stationaries and supplies. The below listed lots are divided into section,
you are encourage to go for anyone.
Bidding will be conducted through the National competitive bidding procedures enshrined in the 2010 PPCC Act.
SCHEDULE OF REQUIREMENT
Lot 1:
No.
Description
Quantity
Delivery Time
Any GSM Company eligible to supply

will do in the following quantity:
$5.00 USD
Cards 10.00
USD Cards
1.
Scratch
Cards
Lot 2:
Any GSM Company eligible to supply

will do in the following quantity:
No.
Description
Quantity
Diesel
134,880
Gasoline
134,880
1.
Lot 3:
No.
1.

Petroleum Products
Description
Stationery &
Supplies
Quantity
Details in the Bidding

Document
$5.00 USD
Cards 10.00
USD Cards
Two weeks
after signing of
contract
Delivery Time
Coupon/Thumb
Card
Coupon/Thumb
Card
Two weeks
after signing of
contract
Delivery Time
Two weeks after signing of

contract
Detailed technical specification of supplies will be found in the Bidding Document

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENT INCLUDE:
I.
Valid Business Registration Certificate
II. Valid Tax Clearance
III. Relevant Bid Security
IV. Three years performance reports.
You may obtain copy of the bidding document from the Procurement Unit of the National Commission on Higher Education on
the SD Cooper Road for a non-refundable fee of US$50.00, beginning August 25, 2015 from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM daily.
All Bids must be accompanied by a B id Security from a reputable bank and bid must be valid for 60 days after the deadline
for submission.
Sealed bids must be delivered to the Procurement Unit of the national Commission on Higher Education on SD Cooper Road
no later than 2:00 PM on September 16, 2015. Late bids will be rejected and returned unopened. Bids will be open in the
presence of bidders who choose to attend or their representatives on September 16, 2015 at 2:00 PM in the Unit of the
National Commission on Higher Education.
The address referred is: Procurement Unit National Commission on Higher Education, SD Cooper Road. Tel: 0886550111/0
886537243/0777537243.
SHOCKINGLY
DISTURBING
Liberia Reporters Association criticizes

President Sirleaf humiliation of FPA Reporter
Monroviahe Reporters Association of Liberia (RAL) says it is shocked and disturbed over reports
linking security guards of President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf to the forceful deletion of images
from the camera of Reporter Henry Karmo of the FrontPageAfrica Newspaper.
According to Karmo, while performing his professional task on an unannounced visit by the
President at the capitol building last Wednesday, he was forcibly demanded by well-armed agents of
the Executive Protection Service (EPS) assigned with the President to delete some captured images
of the event after the Liberian leader raised contention with him for taking her photos.
Eyewitnesses who confirmed the ugly situation also stated that the FrontPageAfrica Reporter
was humiliated and disgraced by the Presidential security guards for simply performing his usual
professional task at the legislative branch of government.
RAL terms the Presidents action as a clear demonstration of her frustration and disappointment
over the media continuous reportage in exposing financial malpractices and mismanagement at the
almost defunct National Oil Company of Liberia (NOCAL) and the status of governance.
As an institution that champions the rights of reporters across the country, RAL strongly believes
that this act of tyranny exhibited by security guards under the watch of President Sirleaf is troubling,
and it is reminiscence of the hey days of past Presidents whose regimes were characterized by terror.
Article 15 of the Liberian constitution which the President took a sacred oath to defend and protect
also mandates that: Every person shall have the right to freedom of expression, being fully responsible
for the abuse thereof. This right shall not be curtailed, restricted or enjoined by government save
during an emergency declared in accordance with this Constitution.
b) The right encompasses the right to hold opinions without interference and the right to
knowledge. It includes freedom of speech and of the press, academic freedom to receive and impart
knowledge and information and the right of libraries to make such knowledge available. It includes
non-interference with the use of the mail, telephone and telegraph. It likewise includes the right to
remain silent.
c) In pursuance of this right, there shall be no limitation on the public right to be informed about the
government and its functionaries.
d) Access to state owned media shall not be denied because of any disagreement with or dislike of
the ideas express. Denial of such access may be challenged in a court of competent jurisdiction.
e) This freedom may be limited only by judicial action in proceedings grounded in defamation or
invasion of the rights of privacy and publicity or in the commercial aspect of expression in deception,
false advertising and copyright infringement.
RAL says it wonders whether the Liberian leader still stands by her professed belief in press
freedom, tolerance and a friend of the media when she endorsed such a barbaric, undemocratic and
unconstitutional act perpetrated by her security guards against the harmless and peaceful Reporter.
The Media watch body is therefore giving the President a 72hour ultimatum to distance herself from
the action of her security guards by formally apologizing to Reporter Karmo or risk an indefinite
media blackout across the country.
OBITUARY
Memorial Service
of the Late Reverend

Napoleon Nathaniel Brathwaite IIIl
A memorial service remembering
the life of the late Reverend
Napoleon Nathaniel Brathwaite
IIIl will be held on Saturday,
September 12th at the Peaceful
Baptist Church in Flahn town
Battery factory, lower New
Georgia; at 10:00 o'clock a.m.
The late Reverend Napoleon
N. Brathwaite was the Special
Assistant to the Chief medical
Officer, Mrs Bernice Dahn. He was
also the Pastor of Peaceful Baptist
Church. Reverend Brathwaite was
born on December 25th, 1959
in Gbarnga, Bong County unto
the union of Napoleon Nathaniel
Brathwaite and his consort
Esther. He died in his 54th year
on September 24th, 2015. He was
buried at the Tinker town cemetery
off the Robertsfield highway.
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INVITATION FOR EXPRESSION OF INTEREST (EOI) TO

SERVE AS PRINCIPAL RECIPIENT FOR
THE MALARIA GRANT UNDER THE GLOBAL FUND NEW
FUNDING MODEL
1. Background
The Liberia Coordinating Mechanism (LCM) has planned to submit a single disease grant
application for Malaria under a Simplified Application Process (SAP) of The Global Fund to
fight AIDS, TB and Malaria (GFATM).
The purpose of the Global Fund is to attract, manage, and disburse additional resources
to fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria. The Global Fund recognizes that only through
a country-driven, coordinated, and multi-sector approach involving all relevant partners
will additional resources have a significant impact on the reduction of infections, illness,
and death from the three diseases. Thus, a variety of actors must be involved in the
development of proposals and decisions on the allocation and utilization of Global Fund
financial resources. To achieve this, the Global Fund expects grant application processes to
be coordinated among a broad range of stakeholders, each with unique skills, background,
and experience, through a Country Coordinating Mechanism (CCM) for Liberia-specific,
the LCM and that, the LCM will oversee the implementation of approved proposal and
grant management at country level.
It is against this backdrop that the LCM invites qualified organizations to submit an
Expression of Interest (EOI) to serve as Principal Recipient (PR) for the Global Fund
Simplified Application for the Malaria grant for the next eighteen (18) months, July 2016
to December 2017.
When approved, the selected organization(s) will carry out activities as PR for the
disbursement of the Global Fund grant during the implementation of the prescribed
activities in the Malaria grant application in Liberia as per the guidelines of the Global
Fund. The Local Funding Agent (LFA) will carry out programmatic assessments of the
selected PR, in addition to the PR self-assessment using standard tools provided by the
Global Fund.
As Principal Recipient, the organization(s) will be responsible for managing the grant,
including sub-granting to direct implementers (the Sub-Recipients), monitor the
implementation of the grant against approved plans, request for additional disbursement
of funds from The Global Fund, and prepare periodic programmatic and financial reports
and submit them to the CCM and the Global Fund within set deadlines.
2. Eligibility and Selection Criteria
Organizations submitting EOIs should preferably have experience and management

system in international grant management, particularly for Malaria control and previous
liaison experience with international donors. Interested organisations and institutions
must provide information demonstrating that they fulfil the required criteria and have
the relevant experience and management system in place to be nominated as potential PR
for the Global Fund grant for Malaria. The following information must be included in the
submission:
A cover letter addressed to the LCM Chair indicating their expression of interest as a
potential PR for Malaria.
Brief description of the organization and its structure (broad goals and objectives, when
was established, how organization is governed, how programs are administrated).
Statements of the organizations management capacity (describe the qualifications and
competencies within the organization, briefly describe the professional expertise of staff,
and provide organizational chart).
Brief description of previous and currently health related activities implemented, along
with period and geographical locations (previous experience in Malaria-related projects,
accomplishments, and indication of geographical area of operation).
Provide information on the financial management systems and capacities of the
organization, including experience in managing large grants, indicting the highest amount
ever managed and timeframe.
Internal control mechanisms to prevent and detect and mitigate misuse, risk, and fraud
of funds and other resources.
Monitoring and Evaluation Plan and reports for an ongoing project and most recent
projects.
Procurement and Supply Management Systems.
Demonstrated capacity and systems for selecting prospective Sub-Recipients (SRs) and
ensure effective management and oversight of the selected SRs.
Provide copies of:
- Organizations registration documents.
- Last annual report of the organization.
- Audit report of last year.
2. Deadline
All EOIs should be submitted to the below address not later than 4:00 PM on Friday,
September 25, 2015. No application will be received after the deadline.
The envelope should be clearly marked Expression of Interest for PR for Malaria and
address to:
Honorable Dee-Maxwell Saah Kemayah, Sr.
Chair
Liberia Coordinating Mechanism
2nd Floor Old Ministry of Health and Social Welfare Building
Capital By-Pass
Monrovia, Liberia
Signed: The LCM Secretariat
Approved: The LCM Chair
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AVOIDING MENTAL
HEALTH RELAPSE
Group Seeks To Promote Use of Medication
Alpha Daffae Senkpeni, alpha.senkpeni@frontpageafricaonline.com
Monroviawo officials of the

Cultivation
for
Users Hope have
underscored
the
need for people in Liberia
with mental illness to work
hard and ensure they are
productive in the society. The
President and Vice President
of the group emphasized that
avoiding relapse is the surest
way of becoming well again,
productive and reintegrated in
the society.
Speaking recently in Monrovia,
the groups president Rev. Bill
Jallah who is also a user of
mental illness drugs said
people who are in wellness
need to remain well and must
avoid relapse by following
the advice of doctors and
clinicians. Rev. Jallah stressed
that relapse causes more
damage to the brain of people
with mental illness.
For me I really did not take
my medications according to
Doctors advice at first and
that caused me to suffer 12
different relapses within the
last 30 years, Rev. Jallah said.
And when you are taking
medication, the medication
helps to balance you and when
you break from the medicine
then the illness will build
resistance and when it comes
back with reinforcement its
more severe than before.
He called on people who have
undergone treatment at the
hospital for mental illness to
keep on the drugs and follow
the doctors advice.

The sooner I discovered that
it was necessary to follow the
doctors advice it helped me.
Its been over nine years now
and I have not had any relapse
and I was able to pull my life
together and do things more
constructive and it has even
caused most people to forget
that I ever had problem like
that, he explained.
Research by Dr. Neel Burton
of the United Kingdom
explains that relapses can have
devastating consequences for
people with mental disorders
such as schizophrenia, bipolar
disorder, depression, or an
anxiety disorder.
In an article published on the
Psychological Today website,
Dr. Burton writes: In every
relapse, it may become
increasingly difficult to regain
control over the symptoms.
For this reason, it is especially
important for people with
mental disorder to do all that
is possible to reduce the risk of
a relapse.
The Clinical Supervisor for
Carter Centers Mental Health
Program, Alexander Blackie
says, in Liberia relapse of
a mental ill patient is hard
to manage due to social
complications the patient will
experience.
The social complications
will affect the patients family
members, cause of people
response to mental illness they
will start to shy away from
that family, Mr. Blackie said.
Friends will abandon them

and they will not be part of
social gatherings again and its
not good for the persons social
connection.
Cultivation for Users Hope
was established in July 2014
as a local NGO with a goal of
advocating for people living
with mental illness but has
ever since struggled to impact
people with mental disorder
due to the outbreak of the
Ebola virus disease and the
limited support and attention
the sector gets in Liberia.
We are still trying to get
support; we are still trying
to get resources. We work
ourselves trying to keep up our
families and then those who
are coming in we trying to help
them educate them, passing
the little training weve had
and helping them to coupe,
said Rev. Jallah.
However, the organizations
Vice President Sidney Flomo
also a user - is hopeful of
establishing
membership
bases
outside
Monrovia.
But he said the group main
focus for now is on Monrovia
where there are frequent
relapses of people with mental
disabilities. Currently, the
group has started a chapter in
Greenville, Sinoe County and
is keen of extending to Cape
Mount, Nimba and Margibi
Counties. Mr. Flomo also added
that people must volunteer to
become members of the group.
The Carter Centers Mental
Health
Beyond
Facilities
Project
(mhBeF)
is
developing an evidence-based
Comprehensive
Community
Mental Health Services for
people with severe mental
disorder and epilepsy in low
and middle in-come countries
like Liberia. It helps bridge
the challenges of clinical and
community based support
and also helps reduce stigma
for people living with mental
illness, according to Carter
Center.
CHALLENGES IN GETTING
DRUGS
But
there
are
several
challenges in assessing drugs
for people with mental illness
in the country as the Mental
Health bill languishes between
the Executive and Legislature.
Experts concede that the
passage of the bill into law will
enhance a more robust effort
to tackle mental illness in the
country.
Recently, the Acting Program
Director of the Ministry
of Healths Mental Health
Program said MOH is working
to ensure people with mental
illness are taken from the
streets and treated. Angie
Tarr-Nyanhon stressed that
the sector faces numerous
constraints including low
budgetary support.
The
holistic
challenges
impeding the sector obviously
have a trigger-down effect
on patients who may be
committed to taking their
drugs. And the Carter Centers
Mental
Health
Clinical
Supervisor
emphasized
that availability of drugs is
a difficult issue. Mr. Blackie
says drugs are not always at
various facilities due to several
reasons stressing that one of
the reasons may be that the
mental health clinician at the
facility might not have request
the drugs on time by following
the systematic requisition
processes.
Secondly, the drug might
not have been in the country
because not all of the time
mental illness medications are
in the country; so if it is not
there then the facility will not
get it, Blackie said.
Blackie continues: The third
challenge may be the clinician
may have made a requisition
but the county pharmacy may
not have taken it to Monrovia
to make official request. He
said sometimes theres mixup during the requisitions
process at the health facilities
which makes the availability of
certain drugs impossible. For
instance, in some communities
epilepsy is a major mental
health condition they need to
treat but if epilepsy drugs are

not send to these places and
drugs for psychosis are send
there, obviously that drug will
not be useful to those people in
that community, he added.
However, in other to promote
the usage of medication,
Cultivation for Users Hope says
it is trying to secure funding to
improve its peer education and
share knowledge with others
about mental illness. Rev.
Jallah says they are committed
to developing projects to help
others who are well to remain
in wellness.
In Liberia, there are now
166 mental health clinicians
trained by Carter Center to
care for over 300,000 persons
suffering from mental illness in
a country where government
gives limited attention to
combatting the illness. The US
sponsor project has over the
past couple of years work to
improve this aspect of Liberias
health sector.
Since 2010 the project has
worked on a five-year initiative
to help create a sustainable
mental health system in Liberia
that will address various
mental health conditions with
a goal to improve functioning
in people with mental illnesses
in the populated counties.
REPORT: LAWS RESTRICTING ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY FOR WOMEN WIDESPREAD
WASHINGTON
he World Bank in a latest report has indicated that legal
barriers to the economic advancement of women are
widespread, shutting them out of certain jobs, limiting
their access to credit, and leaving them unprotected
against violence in many economies around the world, says the
World Bank Groups Women, Business and the Law 2016 report,
released today.
The report, which examines laws that impede womens
employment and entrepreneurship, finds that women face job
restrictions in 100 of the 173 economies monitored. For example,
women are barred from working in certain factory jobs in 41
economies; in 29 economies they are prohibited from working
at night; and in 18 economies they cannot get a job without
permission from their husband. Only half of the economies
covered have paternity leave, and less than a third have parental
leave, limiting mens ability to share childcare responsibilities. In
30 economies, married women cannot choose where to live and
in 19 they are legally obligated to obey their husbands.
These and a range of other disparities monitored by the report
have far-reaching consequences, negatively affecting not only
women themselves, but their children, their communities,
and their countries economies. The report counts nearly 950

instances of gender inequality, under 7 indicators.
It is a grave injustice when societies place legal restrictions
on womens ability to get a job, or participate in economic life.
Women like men deserve every opportunity to fulfill their
potential, no matter where they live. These restrictions are
also bad economics. Women represent over half the worlds
population. We cant afford to leave their potential untapped
whether because laws fail to protect women against violence, or
exclude them from financial opportunities, property ownership
or professions, said World Bank Group President Jim Yong Kim.
When women can work, manage incomes and run businesses,
the benefits extend far beyond the individual level to children,
communities and entire economies. We will not rest until women
have full economic rights everywhere.
Lower gender legal equality is associated with fewer girls
attending secondary schools, fewer women working or running
businesses, and a higher gender wage gap. Where laws do not
from domestic violence, women are likely
provide protection
to have shorter life spans. But where governments support
childcare, women are more likely to be employed.
"Its highly significant that while almost every country on earth
testifies that women should not face discrimination, invariably
in practice women do, although the extent varies greatly. By
carefully gathering evidence from around the world on the
real state of economic life, we can see clearly how women face
numerous restrictions in the workplace and how removing these
can unleash energy and growth. It is heartening to see that some
countries, such as Kenya, are pushing ahead with reforms to level
the playing field, said Kaushik Basu, World Bank Chief Economist
and Senior Vice President. I hope this report will motivate
governments everywhere to treat men and women equally in the
workforce and help to achieve a collective ambition of countries
and a world without extreme poverty and with opportunity for
all.
The report finds that 18 economies have no legal restrictions
on women in the areas examined. They are: Armenia; Canada;
Dominican Republic; Estonia; Hungary; Kosovo; Malta; Mexico;
Namibia; Netherlands; New Zealand; Peru; Puerto Rico; Serbia,
Slovak Republic; South Africa; Spain; and Taiwan, China.
Under the theme of Getting to Equal, the report finds that, in the
past two years, most of the reforms leveling the playing field for
women took place in developing economies. In terms of regions,
19 reforms were enacted in Europe and Central Asia, 18 in SubSaharan Africa, 16 in Latin America and the Caribbean, 12 in the
Middle East and North Africa and 11 in East Asia and the Pacific.
South Asia enacted the fewest reforms, with 3.
In high-income Organization of Economic Cooperation
and Development (OECD) economies, where women enjoy
broad-based equality, efforts to promote womens economic
opportunities continued, with 12 economies enacting 15 reforms
in the past two years.
The report also finds that laws protecting women from domestic
violence are becoming more common around the world, partially
in response to growing international efforts and commitments on
violence against women. Today, 127 economies have legislation
against domestic violence, compared to almost none 25 years ago.
Yet, that leaves 46 economies among the ones measured that still
do not have these legal protections.
Despite the advances, inequalities persist. In the past two years,
only 4 economies (Croatia, Hungary, Kenya and Nicaragua)
have reformed laws improving womens property rights and 2
economies (Egypt and Mozambique) have enacted laws to protect
girls from sexual harassment in schools, to facilitate their getting
secondary education, said Augusto Lopez-Claros, Director of the
World Banks Global Indicators Group, which produces the report.
Such examples point to a large unfinished agenda of reforms that
will benefit not only women, but their families and communities
as well, added Lopez-Claros.
Indeed, 90 percent of economies monitored have at least one
law that is discriminatory towards women. The most pervasive
gender disparities involve labor regulations, which are different
for men and women in all of the economies monitored by the
report. Some of these differences facilitate womens workforce
participation, but many prevent it. The country with the most
job-related barriers is Russia, where a total of 456 jobs are out of
bounds for women.
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CABINET ENDORSES LIBERIA-US

TRADE AND INVESTMENT FORUM
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Receives Progress Updates on Ministries, Agencies

and Commissions Compact Signing Ceremony
MONROVIA he
Cabinet
has
unanimously
endorsed the Liberia
- US Trade and
Investment Forum aimed at
enhancing Liberias position in
the global economy.
Mansion
release,
on
Wednesday, September 9,
2015, the Cabinet gave its
approval to a Liberia-driven
Investment
Trade
Forum
scheduled for September 16,
2015 in the United States of
America. The Forum aims
at buttressing governments
Economic Stabilization &
Recovery Plan by attracting
industrial
investors
in
agriculture, agro-processing
and other sectors.
It will also woo investors
interest
in
rubber
manufacturing, cocoa, fisheries,
aquaculture,
infrastructure,
energy, gold, diamonds, rice
and cassava. The Investment
Forum comes on the heels
of a 2014 Memorandum
of
Understanding
(MoU)
signed between the National
Investment Commission (NIC)
and
Developing
Markets
Associates (DMA).
It can be recalled Developing
Markets Associates in 2010
and 2011 co-hosted two
separate investment events
for the NIC in the United
Kingdom (UK). Direct tangible
outcomes from the U.K. events
included the establishment of
Concession Agreements with

Golden Veroleum-Liberia and
Hummingbird Resources.
Liberia will be represented
by the National Investment
Commission, Central Bank of
Liberia, Ministries of Finance
& Development Planning,
Lands, Mines and Energy,
Public Works, Agriculture, and
Commerce and Industry. The
African Governance Initiative
will serve as Secretariat.
The Forum will bring together
some 200 companies from
around the world including
30 U.S-owned, the World
Bank, UNDP and a host of
international
development
partners.
Vice President
Joseph N. Boakai will represent
President Sirleaf at the
Investment Forum.
On the question of Fiscal Year
2015/2016 Budget Execution
Plan, Cabinet endorsed the
plan, which largely reflected
that the governments fiscal

position is in good shape.
Meanwhile, the Cabinet also
endorsed the provision of
quarterly allotments to key
priority projects with the
proviso that Sector Ministries
will account for funding in a
timely manner.
Cabinet also approved a
brainstorming
roundtable
meeting that will bring
together
Ministries
and
Agencies along with the PPCC
to thrash sticky issues that

could hinder the execution of
procurement plans and stall

service delivery.
Cabinet also received updates
on the Millennium Challenge
Corporation (MCC) Project
signing. Finance Minister said
amid the pending Liberia
Electricity Corporation (LEC)
Law enactment, the signing
was set for either October 7
or 8, 2015. MCC has agreed
to apply the funding to cover
the Government of Liberias
contribution towards financing
the Mount Coffee Hydro
project.
Cabinet
approved
Vice
President
Joseph
Boakai
engagement with the National
Legislature to expedite the
passage of the LEC regulatory
Act.
In a related development,
Cabinet
has
mandated
Ministries,
Agencies
and
Commissions
to
hold
consultations with Liberian
entrepreneurs in order to
address the moribund of
concerns expressed during a
roundtable meeting held with
President Sirleaf on September
4, 2015.
Cabinet recognized that if the
economy must grow it has to
be driven by Liberians and
called for the enforcement
of the Small Business Act;
requiring
Liberian-owned
businesses to get 25 percent

of all would-be government
awarded contracts.
Amid further consultations
pertaining to the salary reform
of State-Owned-Enterprises,
Cabinet
has
approved
implementation commencing
October 1, 2015.
Cabinet has also mandated that
all Ministries and Agencies that
received funding under the
banner of July 26 Celebration
to submit a full report on
allotment expended.
Similar position was taken
mandating Ministries and
Agencies that are indebted to
the University of Liberia to
make good their commitments
for the smooth running of the
institution. Cabinet took a
decision to take short-term
measures to give the main
campus of the university a
facelift pending the long-term
plan to rehabilitate critical
infrastructures on the UL
campus.
Also reviewed and sanctioned
was
astronomical
rental
associated
with
public
buildings that are being
leased at the expense of
government. Cabinet resolved
that a well-coordinated and
priority-driven plan should
inform the implementation of
identifying suitable sites for
the construction of Ministries,
Agencies, and Commissions
housed in private buildings
over the next two years. All
Ministries,
Agencies,
and
Commissions
with
selfdisbursing
project
funds
are mandated to submit to
independent audits under
the supervision of General
Auditing Commission.
Cabinet could not deliberate
the Road Fund due to the
absence of Public Works
Minister
Williams
Gyude
Moore as lead presenter.
CHILD RIGHTS GROUP DEMANDS

ARREST OF ALLEGED RAPISTS
Henry Karmo (0886522495)
henry.karmo@frontpageafricaonline.com
Monroviaiberias National Children and Youth Advisory Board

(NCYAB) has called on the government to arrest and
speedily prosecute two men suspected of repeatedly
raping a visually impaired teenage girl who sought
shelter at an orphanage home in Diggsville, outside Monrovia.
Established and supported by Defence for Children International
(DCI-Liberia), the NCYAB advocates for the elimination of all forms
of violence against youth and children and advances the outcomes
of the United Nations Study on Violence against Children and
raises awareness for study amongst children, parents, caregivers,
and other pertinent stakeholders and policymakers in Liberia.
The call was contained in a press statement issued Thursday
10 September, 2015 through its chairman Henry B. Garneo in
Monrovia.
The chairman identified Charles Young and Rev. Togba, Director
and Administrator respectively, of the Fatima Cottage Orphanage
where the 14-year-old girl was prey on repeatedly, resulting into
pregnancy.
As we speak the little girl is pregnant and the situation is
shattering hope. The entire National Children and Youth Advisory
Board of Liberia will not rest until our beloved sister get justice
because that is the only thing that will calm some of the hurts
she feels right now, the statement said. This act is sadistic,
inhumane and tantamount to her growth and development and
violates all national and international laws and protocols and
we want the government of the Republic of Liberia to honor her
constitutional obligation to enforce the laws on the books as sign
of real commitment to the pledge to protect childrens rights to
life, liberty and justice.
Rape is a non-billable offense and a felony of the first degree
when it involves minors. Perpetrators are sentenced to life
imprisonment when the survivor is below age 18.
Despite this law, the NCYAB statement said police authorities
released suspect Young on bail and there is no indication that the
accused would be arraigned in court.
We continue to sound this warning because the case of child
abuse is increasingly becoming gruesome leading to killing of
children without remorse. But yet, the government, especially the
Executive branch, is still too relax with enforcement of legislations
enacted to protect us as children. Apart from this case, there are
several children whose cases are yet to reach public defenders
dockets. For example, the case of little Musu Kanneh who was
raped to death in Brewerville is still in perpetual coma, least to
talk about, Shakie Kamara who was brutally killed by gunmen in
West Point and Titus Noah who still struggles with state bullet
wounds, the group recounted.
The statement warned that failure to prosecute the alleged
perpetrators will expose weaknesses in the judiciary system
especially for child justice and it violates Article 19, section-one
of the United Nations Convention on the Rights and Welfare of
the Child.
The Article states that: States Parties shall take all appropriate
legislative, administrative, social and educational measures to
protect the child from all forms of physical or mental violence,
injury or abuse, neglect or negligent treatment, maltreatment
or exploitation, including sexual abuse, while in the care of
parent(s), legal guardian(s) or any other person who has the care
of the child.
LIBERIA AUDITING COMMISSION TO CONDUCT AUDITS OF SELF-DISBURSING ACTIVITIES
MONROVIA
iven the recent
experience
with
the
Japanese
Grant,
President
Ellen Johnson Sirleaf has
mandated
the
General
Auditing Commission (GAC)
to undertake urgent audits of
programs in official entities

(Ministries and Agencies)

that have self-disbursing
activities.
These include as a first
start, the Executive Mansion
renovation at the Ministry
of State, the Post Office at
the Ministry of Post and
Telecommunications,
the
Industrial Free Zone at
the National Investment

Commission, the Foreign
Service Institute at the
Ministry of Foreign Affairs,
the Disaster Management
Fund at the Ministry of
Internal Affairs and the Peace
Building Fund at the Ministry
of Justice.
Mansion release, the Liberian

Chief Executive urged the
Auditor General to consider
the use of private auditing
firms which could undertake
those reports under her
direct supervision.
President Sirleaf argued that
this would facilitate early
completion of the reports
which is extremely important

to government. She said
though it may require
financing not accommodated
by the GAC budget, financing
must be identified as this
is necessary to protect
the credibility and credit
worthiness of the country.
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AL QAEDA LEADER AL-ZAWAHIRI
OBAMA WANTS U.S. TO PREPARE

FOR 10,000 SYRIAN REFUGEES
NEXT YEAR: WHITE HOUSE
DECLARES
WAR
ON ISIS 'CALIPH' AL-BAGHDADI
WASHINGTON (Reuters) resident Barack Obama has directed his administration

to prepare to take in at least 10,000 Syrian refugees
next year, a White House spokesman said on Thursday.
The number reflects a "significant scaling up" of the
U.S. commitment to accept refugees from the war-torn country
and to provide for their basic needs, White House press
secretary Josh Earnest.
RUSSIA RAISES STAKES ON SYRIA

AHEAD OF U.N. MEETING IN NEW YORK
MOSCOW (Reuters) y refusing to clarify the scale of its military presence

in Syria, Russia keeps the West fearing a considerable
build-up to win a stronger bargaining position when
world powers sit down to talks on the conflict,
Western diplomats in Moscow said.
Those discussions could take place as soon as this month, when
Russian President Vladimir Putin comes to the United States
for the first time in some eight years, to speak at the annual
United Nations General Assembly.
Russia's central demand now is that its long-time ally, Syrian
President Bashar al-Assad, should be included in international
efforts to contain the militants who have called themselves
Islamic State and control large tracts of Syria.
U.S. officials said on Wednesday Russia had sent two tank
landing ships and additional aircraft to Syria and deployed a
small number of forces there.
NEW HUMAN SPECIES

FOUND IN S.AFRICAN CAVE
ust ahead of the fourteenth

anniversary of al Qaeda's
9/11 attacks on the U.S.,
the leader of the terrorist
group took aim in an angry
speech at a mortal enemy -but not American crusaders
this time. Rather, the object of
his tirade was the leader of ISIS
in a declaration of war that will
irreconcilably divide the two
terror groups in a way the U.S.
may be able to exploit, experts
say.
Ayman
al-Zawahiri,
the
Egyptian doctor who replaced
Osama bin Laden as the head
of al Qaeda four years ago, in
a new audio message accused
ISIS top leader Abu Bakr alBaghdadi of sedition and
insisted the Iraqi terrorist
recluse was not the leader of
all Muslims and militant jihad
as caliph of the Islamic State,
as al-Baghdadi had claimed 14
months ago in a Mosul mosque.
Its
pretty
interesting,
said
former
National
Counterterrorism
Center
Director
Matthew
Olsen.
Zawahiri until now has
not been willing to openly
condemn Baghdadi and ISIS.
It highlights how deep the
division is between al Qaeda
leadership and ISIS. It suggests

that the differences are
irreconcilable.
Had ISIS and al Qaeda realigned
by joining forces, it would be
terrible, said Olsen, an ABC
News contributor.
That division -- now formally
declared by the highest
ranking official of the group
that slaughtered almost 3,000
Americans 14 years ago in
multi-pronged aviation attacks
-- could provide an opening
that
American
counterterrorism operatives could
find a way to exploit, he added.
Olsen said the U.S. could use
misinformation to further pit
the two jihadi menaces against
each other and encourage
the series of gunfights and
assassinations each has waged
against the other -- like when
ISIS reportedly killed a top
Zawahiri emissary trying to
broker a ceasefire between the
fighters in Syria in February
2014.
The fledgling franchise in
Afghanistan and Pakistan,
known as IS Khorasan
Province, has been fighting
non-stop with the Taliban
and al Qaeda there, a counterterrorism official told ABC
News. Fighting each other

makes our job easier, said the
official in Afghanistan.
In the new audio tape,
which was released online
Wednesday and accompanied
by a still image or al-Zawahiri
and text of his speech, the
al Qaeda leader appeared
to confirm that he had not
directly addressed infighting
among the jihadis of ISIS and al
Qaedas Syrian wing, Jabhat alNusra or the al Nusra Front, for
fear of legitimizing ISIS.
ISIS, formerly the al Qaeda
branch in Iraq, split from
the larger group two years
ago. In the tape, al-Zawahiri
complained that Baghdadi had
ignored Muslims suffering in
Gaza and in Pakistan.
We preferred to respond with
as little as possible, out of our
concern to extinguish the fire of
sedition, Zawahiri explained,
but Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi and
his brothers did not leave us a
choice, for they have demanded
that all the mujahideen reject
their confirmed pledges of
allegiance, and to pledge
allegiance to them for what
they claim of a caliphate.
Everyone was surprised
by Baghdadis declaration
programme as cover for an

operation to find the 9/11
mastermind, was in 2012
found guilty by a tribal court
of having ties to militants and
jailed for 33 years.
The conviction was widely
seen as politically motivated.
Last year a tribunal cut 10
years off his sentence, but
he filed an appeal in March
seeking bail and a fresh trial.
But Afridi's lawyer, Qamar

Nadeem Afridi, said that since
March, 16 sessions had passed
without
any
proceedings
because the administration
of Khyber tribal district had
failed to submit documents for
the case to the tribunal.
"Yesterday
(Wednesday)
the judge again asked for
the record and the Khyber
administration did not submit
it," Qamar Afridi, adding that a
new hearing had now been set
for October 16.
In his appeal Shakeel Afridi had
asked the tribunal to review
the entire case and acquit him
or grant him bail until it was
heard.
"We are of the view that either
Khyber administration is using
delaying tactics so that Dr
Afridi continues to languish
in prison or they have lost the
record," his lawyer said.
An official of the Khyber
PAKISTANI DOCTOR STUCK IN PRISON

AFTER HELPING US FIND BIN LADEN
Maropeng (South Africa) (AFP) he fossilised bones of 15 members of a previously

unknown branch of the human family tree have
been discovered in a cave in South Africa, scientists
said Thursday, hailing the find as a breakthrough in
evolution research.
About 1,500 fossils were found deep in a cave system outside
Johannesburg, hidden in a chamber only accessible via several
steep climbs and narrow rock crevasses.
The hominid -- described as a "new species" of human -- has
been named Homo naledi after the "Rising Star" cave where the
bones were found. Naledi means "star" in Sesotho, a local South
African language.
Experts are uncertain how old the bones are, but say they were
probably placed there after death -- a discovery that shines
light on ancient human rituals.
he lawyer for a
Pakistani
doctor
who was jailed after
helping the CIA find
Osama bin Laden accused
the government Thursday
of deliberately delaying his
appeal after the case was
adjourned for the sixteenth
time.
Shakeel Afridi, who ran a
fake hepatitis vaccination
anointing himself the fourth

caliph in Islamic history,
Zawahiri remarked, saying
al-Baghdadi had done this
without
consulting
the
Muslims.
Al-Zawahiri's sour grapes
speech, however, appeared to
have been recorded last spring,
analysts said, and reiterated
past pledges of loyalty to
Taliban leader Mullah Omar,
who recently was confirmed
dead by the Taliban. That
appeared to mark a rare
misstep for al Qaeda and alZawahiri, who once was able to
leak his videotaped response
to news events as quickly as
one week later, but who now
is in hiding with a $25 million
U.S. bounty on his head.
Nicholas Palarino, a recently
retired senior congressional
counter-terrorism
adviser
who teaches about terrorism
at Georgetown University, said
al-Zawahiri being forced to
call out al-Baghdadi weakens
the power of both al Qaeda
and ISIS and may offer Arab
governments a window of
opportunity to drive a wedge
between the jihadi groups and
those who are flocking to fight
in Syria and Iraq.
Moderate Muslims need to
exploit this rift. The leaders of
Jordan, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia
and Egypt can explain the
differences between these two
groups to the worlds Muslims,
Palarino said.
Though it didn't foresee
the rise of ISIS, former CIA
Director Michael Hayden said
the intelligence community
had predicted a rift in al Qaeda
emerging after bin Laden's
death -- something like what's
happening now between ISIS
and al Qaeda, which the U.S.
could use to its advantage.
administration told AFP on
condition of anonymity that
for some "legal complications"
they could not submit the case
file, but now it would be done
as soon as possible.
The 2011 killing of Osama
Bin Laden caused massive
embarrassment for Pakistan
and particularly its powerful
military, which was accused
of deliberately concealing him
for possible use as a diplomatic
bargaining chip with the US.
Some US lawmakers have
said Pakistan's handling of
the Afridi case was revenge
for assistance in aiding a
foreign power, and the US is
withholding $33 million in
planned aid pending Afridi's
release.
The CIA's fake vaccination
campaign
meanwhile
increased Taliban opposition
to immunisation drives, which
the militants say are cover for
spying, and attacks on health
teams have claimed 78 lives
since December 2012.
helsea manager
Jose Mourinho has
been left sweating
on the fitness of
Thibaut Courtois after the
goalkeeper picked up an
ankle injury during training
on Wednesday.
The Belgium shot-stopper
will undergo further tests
to discover the extent of
the injury but he remains a
doubt for Saturday's clash
against Everton.
Courtois played in his
country's
Euro
2016
qualifiers against Bosnia
and Cyprus, where they
took a huge stride towards
qualification
for
next
summer's tournament, and
returned unscathed.
Begovic has made two
league appearances for the
Blues so far this season, one
coming off the bench after
team-mate Courtois was
sent off against Swansea.
Courtois
returned
for
the games against West
Brom and Crystal Palace
but Bosnia international
Begovic could now make a
return to Mourinho's lineup this weekend.
Sports
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eal Madrid have

warned
Paris
Saint-Germain
they would have to
cough up 1 billion if they
wanted to signCristiano
Ronaldo.
The Ligue 1 champions
have long been linked with
a move for the Portugal
international, who has won
the Ballon d'Or for the past
two years, and there has
been speculation that they
could make a move for the
forward next summer.
However, Madrid president
Florentino Perez says that
that the French outfit, who
are owned by Qatar Sports
Investments, have no chance
of signing the forward unless they are willing
to obliterate the transfer
record.
VAN GAAL: I BOUGHT

MARTIAL FOR GIGGS
Has Fifa Released Names of confirmed

candidates for Presidential Election?
Danesius Marteh, danesius.marteh@frontpageafricaonline.com
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Chelsea goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois faces

48-hour readiness for Everton clash
DECEPTION
list of confirmed
presidential
candidates, which is
believed to have come
from footballs world governing,
went viral on facebook.
Liberty Party deputy secretarygeneral Abraham Darius Dillion,
who was chief of office staff
to then House Speaker Edwin
Snowe (now a Montserrado
County representative) and
Senator Jewel Howard-Taylor
(NPP, Bong County) and special
assistant to then solicitor
general Theophilus Gould,
broke the news to his more than
9,210 followers on Thursday.
Frontpage
Musa Hassan Bility: when he

announced his bid for FIFA
Presidency, some people said he
did so to seek relevance so as to
be bought out of the race.
When the provisional listing
came out, his name was listed
last; some said he was of no
importance that was why his
name was last on the provisional
list.
Now, the CONFIRMED list is
out. His name is SECOND, and
most importantly, the Liberian
flag is being flown/shown,
thereby
positively
putting
Liberia on the map again. I await
to hear their next comments......
Long Live Musa Hassan Bility

and his FIFA Presidency
aspirations! Long Live LIBERIA!
Dillion posted in The Darius
Dillion Center For Intellectual
Exchange.
Dillions post was also shared
and or circulated by Isaac
Chenoweth Yeah, minister
counselor for press and public
affairs at the Liberian embassy
in Paris, France, who served as
president of the Sports Writers
Association of Liberia (Swal)
and worked for several media
institutions, including UNMIL
Radio 91.5 FM and DC 101.1 FM.
So is Liberia's Musa Hassan
Bility, a confirmed FIFA

Presidential candidate? Now
you see, I see Bility's name but
above all, I see the Liberian
flag. For me, that matters a lot.
Congratulations Musa Hassan
Bility for standing up tall, go and
represent [Liberia]. You have
my fullest support, Yeah, who
worked for the United Nations
Mission in Sudan (UNMIS) and
Ellen Johnson-Sirleaf Market
Fund before his governmental
assignment, posted.
In a July 21, 2015 circular
number 1496, Fifa secretarygeneral
Jerome
Valcke
announced Fifa presidential
elections 2016 call for
elections.
In the three-page document,
Valcke announced July 20, 2015
as the start of the electoral
period and call for elections.
He also named October 26,
2015 as the deadline for the
submission of candidatures for
the office of Fifa president by
Fifa members.
Valcke said January 26, 2016
will be the deadline for notifying
the Fifa members of the names
of the proposed and admitted
candidates.
And the electoral process will
end with the holding of an
extraordinary Fifa congress for
the Fifa presidential elections in
Zurich, Switzerland on February
26, 2016.
So how could Fifa release
the names of confirmed
candidates when October 26
is the deadline for interested
persons to send in their
applications to the secretariat?
In accordance with article seven
of the electoral regulations for
the Fifa presidency, the Fifa
executive committee has set-up
an adhoc electoral committee.
It is composed of Domenico
Scala, chairman of the Fifa audit
and compliance committee;

Claudio Sulser, chairman of the
Fifa disciplinary committee and
Larry Mussenden, chairman of
the Fifa appeals committee. The
three shall meet to choose its
head.
But the elections cant take
place until Scalas reform
proposals, which include a
three term limit of four years
for the president and executive
committee members (ECMs);
improved integrity checks
for ECMs and those in key
Fifa bodies; direct election of
ECMs by congress, individual
disclosure of remunerations,
income and compensation
for key Fifa figures; improved
independence
of
standing
committees, avoiding conflicts
of interest; improved levels of
governance at confederations
and member associations;
revised World Cup bidding
proposals and improvements
with regard to structure and
decision making, are approved
by a Fifa reform taskforce
headed by Francois Carrard.
Carrard, a Swiss lawyer,
was
director-general
of
the
International
Olympic
Committee from 1989 to 2003.
"It is vital for the future of global
football to restore the integrity
and reputation of its governing
body. As the independent
chairman, I am committed
to delivering the necessary
package of credible reforms,
working with representatives
from within football and wider
society," Carrard said in an
August 11, 2015 press release
to announce his appointment.
Recommendations
from
Carrards 12-man panel are
set to be presented at the
next meeting of Fifa executive
committee in Zurich on 24 and
25 September.
ouis
van
Gaal
has revealed he
expects Ryan Giggs
to be the next
Manchester
United
manager and believes the
signing of Anthony Martial
will be of more benefit to
his successor than himself.
Martial
moved
from
Monaco to Old Trafford in
a deal reported to be worth
as much as 80 million
- a fee Van Gaal dubbed
"ridiculous" - on transfer
deadline day.
I DID NOT LIE ABOUT

WELBECK'S INJURY - WENGER
rsene Wenger has

denied misleading
supporters over the
extent of Danny
Welbeck's knee injury, and
defended his failure to sign
another striker.
The French coach has come
under fire from supporters after
news that the England forward
could be out for six months,
with supporters already upset
with the lack of movement in
this summer's transfer market.
But Wenger has hit back, saying
that when he spoke during a
press conference on August
28 - four days before transfer
deadline day - he did not know
the extent of Welbeck's injury.
"Whether we have players
injured or not doesn't change
the problem," Wenger insisted.
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