Author: Ezekiel Geeplay
MONROVIA, Nov 8, 2024 – The Ministry of Internal Affairs has held a one-day working session on the internal review of its Gender and Social Inclusion (GSI) Policy.The session, led by the Ministry’s Gender and Social Inclusion Unit, aimed to integrate gender equality into various development policies and frameworks within the Ministry and government at large.The GSI Policy is designed to enhance women’s participation in significant decision-making roles across government sectors and establish a structured approach to gender equality, equity, and women’s empowerment.Recognizing the previous gaps in government efforts, the policy intends to rectify systemic disparities, aiming for true gender…
WACABA, Sinoe-It appears that the National Union of Community Forest Management Bodies (NUCFMB) is unaware of the new logging contract signed between Dept Limited, a Liberian owned logging company and residents of Sewacajua Authorized Forest Community.The new contract was signed in Gbalawin town, Wacaba Statutory District in Sinoe County on 30th September 2024 following the termination of contract with Mandra Forestry Liberia Limited in May 2024 on allegation of non-compliance. Under the Community Rights Law (CRL), communities have the right to control and manage their forests and its resources.With this regulation, Sewacajua Forest Community, in May 2024, took the bold…
ZWEDRU, Grand Gedeh, Oct 18, 20224- The European Union-funded Leh Go Green Project, managed and implemented by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in partnership with the Forestry Development Authority (FDA) has launched Community Conservation engagement efforts in rural Liberia. The conservation engagement efforts targets counties within the Gola and Grebo-Krahn landscapes with the aim to promote forest conservation and boost livelihoods.Project Manager, Madam Davidetta Moore told the press that the team is in Grand Gedeh engaging community leaders and stakeholders in Barwu, Delayee, and Drouglor about the project’s goals and to encourage locals’ participation for the success of the…
MONROVIA, Oct 10, 2024-Liberia Telecommunications Authority Acting Chair Abdullah L. Kamara has underscored the importance of Cyber Security in digital advancement in Liberia. Kamara said Cyber security is crucial in protecting personal data, government and business information against theft and other vices.The LTA Boss made the statement Wednesday, October 9, 2024, at the launch of a three day Cyber security awareness conference in Congo town Monrovia “It’s incumbent upon the government to ensure that we have the appropriate regulatory and legal framework to guide our people against Cyber security threat” chairman Kamara emphasized.The conference which was organized by the Liberia…
MONROVIA, Oct 8, 2024- The Liberia Telecommunications Authority (LTA), National Identification Registry (NIR) and LoneStar Cell MTN and Orange Liberia have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to boost one biometric Data-Base system for citizens across the country.Held at the LTA headquarters in Paynesville Tuesday, October 8, 2024, the MoU aims to Forster one biometric Database that will be used for citizens enrollment and verification at both LTA, NIR and network operators in the country.Speaking at the launch, LTA Acting Chairperson Abdullah L. Kamara said the MoU aims to targets about 3.5 million people in mine months, ensuring the foundational Data-Base…
