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COMMENTS FROM
FPA ONLINE
Heaven help the UN. They have not seen anything yet. Let
them wait until Madame President and Co get in there.
Their dream will be a nightmare of hellish proportions:
"Where is the money for the peacekeepers?" It disappeared!
Who authorized this 1 million dollars per diem? They pay
themselves. Mary Robinson is the best candidate.
JOHNSON NATO ITC ILO TURIN
UREYS AMERICA
PROBLEM
S
The Editor,
o far, Mr. Urey has been striking all the right notes.
His critique of the recent profligate GOL budget is a
stinking indictment of the Sirleaf administration's
cavalier and sometimes callous approach towards
development. His essay in "The Hill" underscoring the need
for more trade as opposed to aid(s) with the likes of the United
States demonstrates his understanding of some of the cardinal
problems that are hampering growth and development in the
country.
Notwithstanding, Mr. Urey is facing a problem similar to that
of Republican presidential candidate Jeb Bush. Mr. Bush's
name identity coupled with his brother's policies have render
him guilty by association with a cross section of the American
electorates. Despite his policies positions of late, the fact
remains that, most Liberians still view Mr. Urey through the
prism of former President Taylor. As a close associate of the
former president --who is a convicted war criminal -- the ALP
leader was an insider of the Taylor regime that was renowned
for its brute abuse of human rights and press freedom;
coupled with massive corruption. For his past affiliations with
the ancient regime, Mr. Urey has been considered "persona
non-grata" by Liberia's benefactor, the United States of
America. A "Specially Designated National" by the Department
of Treasury of the United States, American citizens and by
extension it's government are forbidden to do business with
the businessman turned pol.
While his nascent public relation stunts may have send shock
waves to some of the political grandees in the country, there is
a malaise about Mr. Urey that exist when it comes to the most
coveted foreign policy issue that most Liberians care about;
that is, Liberia's strategic relations with the United States.
In his article to The Hill, Mr. Urey averred that, "There is no
country on the planet with more blood ties to the United States
than the West African nation of Liberia." Yes, Liberia's historic
ties with the United States is undisputed; but also is America's
moral leverage in determining who becomes president of
her proverbial "step- child". Given his Specially Designated
National status, a future President Urey, ceteris peribus will
be prohibited from conducting the nation's business with its
most important ally. This could be counter-productive and
consequential to a nation still reeling from years of strife and
heavily dependent on the goodwill of developed nation's like
the United States.
There are those who argue that, the international community
will work with anyone the Liberia people elect as their leader
come 2017. One has to look no further than the Taylor regime
to rebuff said notion. The international community led by
America will not work with anyone as being proffered by
Urey's sympathizers. There is no precedent in U.S.- Liberia
relations that validates such point of view. In the end, if
Liberians opt for a Urey's presidency, they run the risks of
being isolated internationally amount the comity of nations,
something very redolent of the nation's recent past under the
despot Charles Taylor.
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Position:
Program:
Location:
Duration:
Target Start Date:
IESC the International Executive Service Corps is a US based not-for-profit with a focus on supporting
private enterprise in developing countries. We have worked in partnership with local people in 130
countries - mainly with the generous support of USAID - designing, implementing, managing, and
evaluating a wide range of market driven solutions along the entire value chain of a company or industry.
We are proud that we have helped create more than one million jobs throughout the world, leaving behind
a legacy of increased economic stability and skills, burgeoning private businesses, and strengthened public
and private institutions where they are needed most.
In Liberia, IESC implements the Investing for Business Expansion (IBEX) program. This four-year program
is funded by USAID through a Leader with Associate Award under the Volunteers for Economic Growth
Alliance (VEGA). The program works with commercial banks and SMEs to facilitate increased access to
commercial finance. Under this program, IBEX is seeking an Enterprise Development Specialist (EDS). This
is a full-time position based in Monrovia and anticipated to last through the end of May 2016.
Under the supervision of the Chief of Party (COP), the Enterprise Development Specialist will work with
organizations and enterprises from eight (8) sectors; Agribusiness, infrastructure, construction, general
merchandise/Trade, transportation, Healthcare, Energy, and hospitality. The EDS will conduct outreach
to educate small and medium enterprises (SMEs) on the role of credit in growing businesses and cultivate
a pipeline of SMEs that would benefit from debt or equity financing. Working with these SMEs, the EDS
will provide counseling and technical assistance to improve their credit readiness and develop their loan
application and supporting documentation.
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and reporting them to the programs Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist. The EDS will also follow up with
IBEX clients through periodic visits to their business to assess progress and identify potential impediments.
The EDS will work closely with the component 2 team.
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Fluency in English;
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Energy, Healthcare, infrastructure, construction, general merchandise/Trade, transportation, and
hospitality;
At least two years of business management experience;
University degree in business management, accounting, finance or related field;
Previous experience conducting training or capacity building;
Strong organizational, writing and communications skills; Financial analysis skills;
Proficiency with Microsoft Office programs;
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plus.
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Republic of Liberia
No. LOT
DESCRIPTION
CODE
QUANTITY
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LOT 1
No.
LOT
DESCRIPTION
CODE
QUANTITY
LOT 2
Building materials
Assorted
LOT 3
Assorted
The Ministry of National defense now invites sealed bids from eligible The Ministry of National defense now invites sealed bids from eligible
and qualified Liberian owned Businesses for the supply of Dry Ration and qualified bidders for the above contract packages. Each lot must
(Rice) for FY 2015/2016 as indicated above
be bided for separately.
Bidding will be conducted through the National Competitive Bidding
(NCB) procedure specified in the PPC Act and is opened to only
Liberian owned Businesses as defined in the Small Business Act.
Interested eligible bidders may obtain further information from the
Procurement Unit of the Ministry of National Defense and obtain copy
of the Bidding Documents at the address given below.
Qualifications requirements includes
I. Article of Incorporation
I. Article of Incorporation
II. Valid Business Registration Certificate with appropriate business II. Valid Business Registration Certificate with appropriate business
activity code
activity code
III. Valid tax Clearance
III. Valid tax Clearance
IV. Past Performance Record including the name and contact number
of at least 2 clients
IV. Past Performance Record including the name and contact number
of at least 2 clients
All bids must be accompanied by a Bid Security of 2% from a
reputable bank and bids must be valid for 60 days after the deadline
V. Availability of Warehouse
for submission.
All bids must be accompanied by a Bid Security of 2% from a
reputable bank and bids must be valid for 60 days after the deadline
for submission.
A complete set of Bidding Documents in English may be pick up by
interested bidders on the submission of a written Application to the
address below beginning Wednesday, August 12, 2015. Deadline for
submission of bids is 12:00 noon on Wednesday, September 9, 2015.
Electronic bidding will not be permitted. Late bids will be rejected and
returned to bidders unopened. Bids will be opened in the presence
of the bidders who choose to attend or bidders representatives on
Wednesday, September 9, 2015 at 13:00 noon in the conference room
of the Ministry of National Defense on Lynch Street. Bids submitted
must be sealed and labeled as follow
Electronic bidding will not be permitted. Late bids will be rejected and
returned to bidders unopened. Bids will be opened in the presence
of the bidders who choose to attend or bidders representatives on
Wednesday, September 9, 2015 at 12:00 noon in the conference room
of the Ministry of National Defense on Lynch Street. Bids submitted
REF: IFB NO. MOD/NCB/001/15/16
must be sealed and labeled as follow
Attention:
Procurement Director
REF: IFB NO. MOD/NCB/001/15/16
Attention:
Procurement Unit, DMALT, Delta Building
Procurement Director
Ministry of National Defense
Procurement Unit, DMALT, Delta Building
BTC Compound, United Nations Drive & Lynch Street
Ministry of National Defense
Monrovia, Liberia
BTC Compound, United Nations Drive & Lynch Street
Monrovia, Liberia
SIGNED: ____________________________________
PROCUREMENT DIRECTOR
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he
Independent
National Commission
on Human Rights of
Liberia has found
Golden Veroleum Liberia (GVL)
liable for the riot incident On
May 26, 2015.
In a fact finding report,
the Chairperson of the
Commission, Cllr. Gladys K.
Johnson said on May 24, 2015,
the Butaw Youth Association
(BYA) wrote a letter to the
GVL asking for a meeting but
a reply from the company
rejected the meeting with a
postponement. The youths
sent another threatening letter
to the company but they failed
to reply.
She said no record showed
that the company responded
to the youths threatening
letter, which led to the protest
that resulted to a riot and
destruction of the companys
properties.
Cllr. Johnson further said
that there were no guns used
in the riots but the rioters
threw stones while some
carried machetes. According
to her, there is no proof of
injuries inflicted by the use of
machetes that led some rioters
to be arrested by officers of the
Liberia national Police; while
some has sought refuge in the
bushes.
The INCHR Chair added
that the investigative team
communicated with some of
fugitives and many said they
are afraid of been arrested and
manhandled by police if they
surrendered.
The team discovered that
there are underlying concerns
or issues that have not claimed
the attention of GVL or the
Government of Liberia (GoL).
Some include unemployment
of youths, delayed payment
for destroyed rubber trees
owned by some of farmers in
Sinoe, no clearly define limit
to GVL acquired land, survey
still pending, installing hand
pumps and how the consent of
the people of Butaw was never
all parties.
The INCHR chair furthered
recommended that all practical
efforts be employed to reach all
stakeholders including those
who are currently hiding in the
bushes because the situation
seems like a give and take.
Prioritize
farms
small
holders
The
Commission
chair
recommended
that
the
Concession Company and
Government prioritize the
development of smallholders
farms in Butaw and owners of
those farms should reap the
direct benefits.
She said that royalties must
be paid to the communities
directly, instead of county
heads so that communities can
feel the impact of the company.
Cllr. Johnson recommended
that Butaw should have a
legitimate organization to
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The Bong County Technical College invites applications for the position of Vice President for Academic
Affairs. The Vice President for Academic Affairs is the chief academic officer of the College.
The Bong County Technical College invites applications for the position of COMPTROLLER. The comptroller is
the chief financial officer of the college
Reporting directly to the president, the Vice President for Academic Affairs is responsible for developing,
implementing, and managing the instructional programs and academic outreach activities of the College. The
ideal candidate will demonstrate the following skills and abilities:
Reporting directly to the president, the Comptroller is responsible for planning, organizing and supervising
accounting-related functions for the College, including general accounting, policy development, cash
management, budget, audit preparation, forecasting revenues and expenditures, purchasing and accountingrelated contract compliance.
Realizing the need for developing individuals in technical disciplines, the Liberian Fifty Second (52nd)
Legislature passed into law the establishment of the Bong County Technical College in 2010. The college
is accredited by the National Commission on Higher Education to offer the bachelors degree in Computer
Science, Mining Engineering, Civil Engineering, Agriculture Technology, Science Education and Nursing. The
college opened its doors to students on November 18, 2013 with 414 students. The current enrolment of the
colleges stands at over one thousand students.
Leadership
Act as a primary advisor to the President, representing both academic programs and academic support
services.
Initiate and shape strategic and operational planning for curricular and academic program needs.
Guide the academic department heads in the selection, evaluation, promotion, retention, tenure, and
professional development of faculty.
Direct resources and personnel of the academic departments and academic support offices to achieve the
academic mission of BCTC.
Management
Ensure that library, academic services, and information technology are compatible with the instructional
goals of BCTC
Coordinate all budgetary aspects of the various academic units. Monitors expenditures of these units.
In consultation with the President and BCTCs policies, establish and approve salaries for existing and new
faculty members.
Supervise the planning and scheduling of all instructional classes and ensure the delivery of classes and the
publication of necessary schedules and requirements.
Supervise and manage instructional programs within the guidelines established by BCTC and governing and
accrediting agencies.
Meet with students, parents, and other interested parties to resolve questions and issues about BCTCs
policies and procedures relating to academic and student concerns.
Coordination
Work closely with the President, Vice President for Administration and Financial Comptroller to effectively
establish and achieve the goals and mission of BCTC.
Work closely with the Vice President for Administration and Comptroller to enhance and maximize the
academic and student services function of BCTC, including student recruitment, admission, advising, transfer,
financial aid, and other student activities.
Supervision
Supervise the following positions:
Library Director
Director of Institutional Research
Registrar
Academic Department Heads
Professional Staff in the Office of the Vice President for Academic Affairs
Respond
Given the complexity and demands of a higher education institution, the Vice President for academic affairs
must be willing to respond to unexpected events and needs, as well as complete other assigned duties. The Vice
President for Academic Affairs must be willing to live in the city of Gbarnga, Bong County or its environs.
EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE
The position of Vice President for Academic Affairs requires an earned terminal degree from an accredited
institution of higher education and a minimum of three years of academic and/or administrative experience. A
Candidates with a Masters degree with five or more years of experience working in a higher education setting
with direct involvements with academic related responsibility maybe accepted in this position.
The Vice President for Academic Affairs must exhibit a personal standard of behavior that will be a model
for the institution and will inspire others to work collaboratively toward shared goals. Candidates should
demonstrate a commitment to diversity, an appreciation for its important contributions to excellence, and the
ability to work with and leverage the experience of a diverse work force.
The Bong County Technical College is particularly interested in candidates who have experience working with
students from diverse backgrounds and who have a demonstrated commitment to improving the levels of
access and success for underprivileged students within higher education.
TYPE OF APPOINTMENT: Full-time administrative position.
SALARY: Commensurate with education and experience. Excellent benefits package.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: July 31, 2015
POSITION START DATE: September 10, 2015
APPLICATION PROCESS:
Submit a cover letter describing qualifications and experience as they relate to the specific requirements,
responsibilities, and preferences of this position, current resum or curriculum Vita, a copy of transcripts for
all degrees completed (official transcripts will be required upon hire), the names, phone numbers and e-mail
addresses of three professional references.
By submitting an application for this position, you grant the Bong County Technical College the
expressed right to contact all references and institutions you have in your application. If you do not
want your references and institutions to be contacted, please do not continue the application process.
All unverified credentials will be removed from your application package. Any personal reference not
reachable will be considered as nonexistence.
Realizing the need for developing individuals in technical disciplines, the Liberian Fifty Second (52nd)
Legislature passed into law the establishment of the Bong County Technical College in 2010. The college
is accredited by the National Commission on Higher Education to offer the bachelors degree in Computer
Science, Mining Engineering, Civil Engineering, Agriculture Technology, Science Education and Nursing. The
college opened its doors to students on November 18, 2013 with 414 students. The current enrolment of the
colleges stands at over one thousand students.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
1. Supervise personnel in providing accounting services for the College, including training, scheduling,
assigning and reviewing work, evaluating performance, performance coaching, and recommending or carrying
out various personnel actions.
2. Research, evaluate, develop and recommend general financial policies/procedures/manuals and
modifications to existing methods to improve effectiveness and efficiency.
3. Prepare or oversee the preparation and review of financial statements, reconciliations, and reports related
to the Colleges financial affairs; provide information, specific analysis, and appropriate training to others on
financial and budgeting issues, etc.
4. Respond to concerns and inquiries from students, parents, vendors, state and county agencies, employees,
etc. related to accounting matters. Oversee the resolution of students financial obligation problems within
policy guidelines of the College.
5. Review account activities on funds to ensure accuracy and conformity with applicable controls and
guidelines. Notify appropriate persons and/or take corrective actions as necessary. Review and strengthen
financial and accounting internal controls to ensure protection of the College financial resources. Formulate
and enforce policies and procedures regarding College cash disbursements.
6. Prepare/review adjusting entries and schedules for annual audit; schedule audit and work with auditors
in answering questions, providing necessary information and explaining accounting/financial system; review
audit results and implement necessary/recommended internal controls and/or other revisions.
7. Coordinate preparation of College budget and other related documents. Analyze budget revenues/
expenditures as needed. Prepare department budget requests and monitor expenditures for compliance with
approved budget. Supervise the compilation and preparation of all budget programs in all College Funds.
8. Review daily cash balances and makes all shortterm investments. Supervise the encumbrance system and
monitor account balances.
9. Supervise investment of College funds and monitor College vending contracts.
10. Review grants reports and cash requirements for all grants of the College.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
The ideal candidate for this position will possess a Master in Business Administration with two years
experience working in a senior level financial management position. Candidate with a Bachelors degree in
Accounting and three to five years relevant work experience may also be considered for this position. Candidate
with a Bachelors degree and working towards earning an MBA or a MPA degree with strong background in
budget and financial analysis maybe considered for this position. All candidates applying to this position must
have a strong working knowledge of the Public Procurement Commissions procedures. Thorough knowledge
of accounting practices in the public sector, including grant and fund accounting; budget analysis; preparation
of financial statements; internal auditing of transactions; accounting software; and, general supervisory
practices is required.
Coordination
Work closely with the President, Vice President for Administration and Vice President for Academic Affairs
Supervision
1. Supervises staff in the business department; general oversight of part-time and student employees working
in the business office.
2. Responsible for performance evaluations of staff. Carries out other supervisory responsibilities in
accordance with college policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include: interview, hire, and train
employees; plan, assign, and direct work; reward and discipline employees; address complaints and resolve
problems.
TYPE OF APPOINTMENT: Full-time administrative position.
SALARY: Commensurate with education and experience. Excellent benefits package.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: August 31, 2015
POSITION START DATE: September 10, 2015
APPLICATION PROCESS:
Submit a cover letter describing qualifications and experience as they relate to the specific requirements,
responsibilities, and preferences of this position, current resum or curriculum Vita, a copy of transcripts for
all degrees completed (official transcripts will be required upon hire), the names, phone numbers and e-mail
addresses of three professional references.
By submitting an application for this position, you grant the Bong County Technical College the
expressed right to contact all references and institutions you have in your application. If you do not
want your references and institutions to be contacted, please do not continue the application process.
All unverified credentials will be removed from your application package. Any personal reference not
reachable will be considered as nonexistence.
Send all application materials to any one or two of the addresses below.
Send all application materials to any one or two of the addresses below.
1. flomo001@umn.edu
4. flomo001@umn.edu
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Description
Quantity
Delivery Time
$5.00
USD
Cards
10.00
USD
Cards
1.
Scratch
Cards
Lot 2:
No.
Description
Quantity
Diesel
134,880
Gasoline
134,880
1.
Lot 3:
No.
1.
Petroleum Products
Description
Stationery
&
Supplies
Quantity
$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
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.
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A
(CNN)
PAGE
RONT
WORLD NEWS
S
UBA
outh
Sudanese
President Salva Kiir on
Wednesday added his
signature to a peace
deal aimed at ending more
than 20 months of fighting
between government forces
and rebels led by his former
deputy, Riek Machar.
But even as he signed the deal
at a ceremony in the capital,
Juba, Mr. Kiir expressed
reservations about the terms
of the peace agreement.
"The current peace we are
signing today has so many
things we have to reject,"
Kiir said to African leaders
present at the signing. "Such
reservations, if ignored, would
not be in the interests of just
lasting peace."
and
Power-sharing
The deal calls for Kiir to serve
as president in a 30-month
transitional government, and
for Machar to be his second-incommand in the newly created
position of first vice president.
Machar and former political
VOA News
he alleged gunman
in
the
fatal
shootings of two
U.S.
journalists
in the state of Virginia on
Wednesday has died after
shooting himself at the end of
a highway chase, police said.
The suspect, Vester Flanagan,
a former employee of the
television station where
the slain man and woman
worked, shot himself when
confronted by police on a
highway outside Washington,
authorities said. The attack on
the TV crew took place near
Roanoke, in southwestern
Virginia.
Police were investigating the
motive behind the shooting.
The attacker opened fire
on reporter Alison Parker,
24,
and
photographer
Adam Ward, 27, as they
interviewed a local business
leader at a shopping center
in Smith Mountain Lake,
near Roanoke, about 375
kilometers (230 miles) from
Washington. Parker, Ward
and Flanagan had all worked
together at WDBJ-TV.
Watch: Press Conference
About Shooting
Shooter's social media posts
Flanagan also was known as
Bryce Williams. Two social
media accounts linked to
that alias were used after the
shooting to publicize images
from the shooting scene.
One of the videos posted to
the Facebook account for
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Sports
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SPORTS
ekou
Jabateh-Oliseh
is in Doha to finalize a
deal with Al Gharafa
Sports Club ahead of
the new Qatar Stars League,
which kicks-off on September
11.
Team officials Fahad Al Yahri
and Hussein Al Yahri were
at the Hamad international
airport to welcome JabatehOliseh, who will undergo a
medical before putting pen to
paper.
He will become the fourth
foreign player to join Al Gharafa
and as per the Qatar Football
Associations rule governing
the registration of professional
foreign players.
He will be registered as an
Asian professional player and
will replace Australian Mark
Bresciano.
Al Gharafa have Congolese
striker Alain Dioko, Brazils
Anderson
Martins
and
Tunisias Yassine Chikhaoui.
Jabateh-Oliseh
has
been
without a club since Russias
CSKA Moscow ended his fiveyear deal on July 31.
He
joined
CSKA
from
Denmarks FC Midtjylland in
2009 and had loan spells at
DROUGHT OVER
CLUB BRUGGE 0-4 MANCHESTER UNITED (AGG 1-7)
ayne
Rooney
ended
his
goal
drought
in
sublime
fashion against Club Brugge
on Wednesday, scoring a hattrick as Manchester United ran
out 4-0 winners in the second
leg of their Champions League
play-off.
The England captain had gone
10 United games without
he
Belgium
international hit
a superb brace
in a pulsating
League Cup encounter,
with Roberto Martinez's
side coming back from 2-0
down to earn an excellent
victory
Romelu Lukaku scored a
superb brace as Everton
survived an early scare to
beat Barnsley 5-3 in their
League Cup tie at Oakwell
on Wednesday.
With
John
Stones'
reported transfer request
dominating the headlines
and sections of the visiting
fans at Oakwell displaying
banners
calling
for
chairman Bill Kenwright
to sell up, Everton were in
need of a strong secondround showing to send the
supporters home happy.
MANCHESTER CITY
NEARING DE BRUYNE DEAL
anchester City
are finally close
to
agreeing
a deal with
Wolfsburg for Kevin De
Bruyne, Goal has learned.
Reports in Germany on
Wednesday evening claim
the terms of the transfer
have already been agreed,
but Goal understands that
while the saga is close to an
end, nothing has yet been
finalised.
anchester
United manager
Louis van Gaal
believes Wayne
Rooney proved his ability to
bounce back from criticism, but
insists the striker and his teammates have a "long way to go"
this season.
Rooney netted a hat-trick as
United beat Club Brugge 4-0 on
the night and 7-1 on aggregate
to qualify for the Champions
League proper.
Those were the first goals of a
difficult campaign to date for
the England striker, who has
come under fire for some of his
early season performances, but
Van Gaal says he has the right
mindset to recover.
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SIRLEAF ARRIVES IN
TOKYO, JAPAN FOR WORLD
ASSEMBLY OF WOMEN
TOKYO, JAPAN
resident Ellen Johnson
Sirleaf, at the head of
a high-level Liberian
delegation, has arrived
in Tokyo, Japan to attend
the 2nd World Assembly for
Women: WAW 2015 which runs
from August 28 to 29, 2015.
According to a Dispatch
from Tokyo, the presidential
delegation
touched
down
at the Haneda International
Airport in Tokyo at about 11:00
p.m. Japanese time and was
received by Japanese officials
including Japans Ambassador
to Liberia, His Excellency
Kaoru Yoshimura; Chief of
Protocol, Mr. Kaoru Shimazaki;
the Director for the 1st African
Division at the Japanese Foreign
Ministry, Mr. Atsushi Kuwabara;
and Liberias Ambassador to
Japan, Her Excellency Younger
Telewoda and Liberia embassy
staff.
The Women Assembly for
Women, being held under
the theme: WAW! For All,
brings together 140 leaders
of various fields from more
than 40 countries and seven
international organizations. It
is one of the efforts to achieve
A Society where Women
Shine and continues to be one
of the priority issues of the
Government of Japanese Prime
Minister Shino Abe.
At the start of the Assembly
on Friday, August 28, Japanese
Prime Minister Abe will
deliver the opening statement;
while the Liberian leader will
deliver the Keynote Address.
The Executive Director of UN
Women, Ms. Mlambo-Ngcuka
will also make remarks. The
Symposium takes place at the
Grand Prince Hotel Takanawa,
New Takanawa
At the High Level Round Table
on August 29, issues widely
covered both in Japan and the
world including Work-Life
Balance Management and
Women and Peace-Building
will be discussed in six sessions
Logged timber in Liberia, where a new deal with Norway aims to shift focus
from extraction to protection. Photograph: Courtesy Global Witness.
Max Bankole Jarrett
he paradox of plenty
debate tends to focus
on fossil fuels and
minerals. Countries
that are rich in these resources
are often paradoxically
kept financially poor, with the
proceeds of natural wealth
largely
profiting
political
elites, foreign companies and
commodities traders, rather
than being used strategically to
bring whole populations out of
poverty.
What is often overlooked is
that forests too can be a curse
not a blessing for countries
that are rich in them. Across
the Amazon, the Congo basin
and many parts of south-east
Asia, rainforests have been
stripped out at a dizzying rate
to line the pockets of foreign
logging companies and their
supporters in government.
Forest communities often
among the countrys poorest
are robbed persistently of the
resources they rely on for life
and livelihood.
Kofi Annans Africa Progress
Panel has long advocated for
Africas natural wealth to be
better managed so that it
drives dynamic and inclusive
growth. While its 2013 report
looked at the issue of Equity in
the Extractives, in 2014 Grain,
Fish, Money highlighted the
paradox of poverty amid plenty
within the forestry sector,
Frontpage
s academic year
2015-2016
registration almost at
its completion stage,
the administration of the D.
Twe High School is worried
about the sad state of affair
at the schoolit is gradually
being eaten away by sea
erosion.
Last month, FrontPageAfrica
reported the danger posed to
Monroviainance
and
Development Planning
Minister
Amara
Konneh on behalf of
the Liberian Government has
signed a grant agreement for
twenty five million United
States Dollars with the United
States Agency for International
Development (USAID), for
the construction of municipal
water system in the cities of
Robertsport, Voinjama and
Sanniquellie.
According to a Ministry of
Finance and Development
Planning (MFDP) release,
Minister
Konneh
who
commended the United States
Government for the assistance,
further assured USAID that the
government of Liberia through
the Liberia Water and Sewer
Corporation (LWSC), will
ensure that the development
and sustainability of municipal
water supply infrastructure,
under the Liberia municipal
project is executed within the
timeframe of the Memorandum
of Understanding (MOU).
Minister Konneh indicated
that, USAIDs additional twenty
five million grant will enhance
the LWSC capacity for increase
access to safe drinking water
to rural dwellers across the
country.
Also speaking during the
signing of the MOU, USAIDs
RENOVATION INCOMPLETE
Additionally, the Principal has
alarmed that the school ran out
of supplies for the renovation
works, including paints to
giving the school a facelift.
According
to
him,
the
manpower to do the work is
available.
He said the renovation works
are part of the Minister of
Education George Werner
plans to renovate public school
before the commencement of
the academic calendar but the
lack of supplies is rendering it
incomplete.
it was the governments plan
to renovate schools but D-Twe
has run out of renovation
materials and school is about
to open. We really want them
to provide us with supplies,
he said.
Blamo Toe, the student council
president of the school told
FPA that since last academic
year he and others have been
in the vanguard, drawing
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the entity.
USAID is expected to cover 100
percent of the system based
expenses for the initial two
years of the operations and
up to 50 percent of operator
based expenses for year one
and twenty five percent for
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