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Let me assure you that the Government is taking every precaution and action to protect our borders and ports of entry.  However, in spite of these arrangements, I regret to inform you that Liberia has recorded a confirmed case of the COVID-19 virus.  The infected person is Mr. Nathaniel Blama, Executive Director of the Environmental Protection Agency, who arrived in Liberia on Brussels Airlines on Friday night, the 13 th  of March.  Along with several other officials of Government traveling on the same flight, Mr. Blama chose not to be quarantined, in keeping with the health protocols that were in place at the airport.  An intensive tracing exercise is underway to identify and test all persons with whom he came into contact.  Meanwhile, all other persons who traveled on that flight and by-passed the mandatory screening protocols, are being made to report to the health authorities immediately and without any further delay, for testing. Any other perso...

The China Belt and Road Initiative, China hope for global development   By: Hashim Amadu Pabai ---2019   The China Belt and Road Initiative which was announced in 2013, also known as One Belt, One Road aims to strengthen China’s connectivity with the world. It combines new and old projects, covers an expansive geographic scope, and includes efforts to strengthen hard infrastructure, soft infrastructure, and cultural ties. As of October 2019, the plan touches 138 countries with a combined Gross Domestic Product of $29 trillion and some 4.6 billion people.                                                                    ...

AFRICA CUP OF NATIONSLATEST SPORT NEWS Nigeria vs Guinea: Football fans react as Super Eagles beat Syli nationale 1-0 10 hours ago 31456 views by  Ibitoye Shittu - Nigeria vs Guinea's AFCON 2019 tie has been played and ended 1-0 in favor of the Super Eagles - Defender Kenneth Omeruo scored the only goal for Nigeria as they won their first two games - Football fans have now taken to social media to attack the duo of Alex Iwobi and Odion Ighalo Super Eagles of Nigeria have qualified for the next round at the 2019 Nations Cup going on in Egypt after beating Guinea 1-0 on Wednesday evening, June 26, with a game to go in Group B. Nigeria started their campaign also with a 1-0 win over Burundi in their first game with Ighalo scoring the goal while Kenneth Omeruo netted the goal against Guinea. Gernot Rohr who is the Super Eagles coach decided not to start Mikel Obi and Troost Ekong in this game against Guinea as Alex Iwobi had the chance to play in the middle. Football fans have now rea...

Hon. Kiazolu of District # 17 Donates food to the Virginia School of the Blind.  Montserrado County District #17 Hon. Hansen S. Kiazolu has donated rice and other food items to the Virginia School of the Blind. Making the donation at the district Office  in Virginia  on Thursday, June 6  2019, Hon. Kiazolu said caring for the needy remains one of his top priorities for the people of his district.   He further stated that the donation of the food is a way of telling the school that he cares about the well being  of all citizens in the district and he would continue to do more for the district and people Liberia as we all pray for God’s protection and lasting peace in our country. Meanwhile, the Principal for the Virginia School of the Blind, Mr. Jackson Suah applauded Hon. Kiazolu for the donation and pray for God to protect him for his helps and care for the needy in the district. Mr. Suah also appeals to Hon. Kiazolu to provide schola...

Citizens of Robertsport in Grand Cape Mount County called on Government and partners to make electoral reforms.    A recent community forums held in Robertsport in Grand Cape Mount County brought a cross-section of citizens together to dialogue on the nation’s electoral process, with specific focus on reforms. Representing diverse communities, organizations and political affiliations, gathered in Robertsport to take part in the forum organized by Citizens in Liberia Engaged to Advance Electoral Reform (CLEAR) initiative that discusses the electoral reform. Some of residents became so eager while interacting with one another, and were exceptionally pleased with the (CLEAR) and Internews conducting the election debates since 2017 general and presidential elections, afford them a platform to join the national conversation on electoral reform. The forums lasted approximately three hours; and began with the moderator first providing the ‘big picture’ of electora...

Hashim A.Pabai November 9, 2010 National Human Right Institutions Today, human rights institutions are relevant to almost every sphere of governmental activity and indeed, too many other areas of public and private life. The number and range of institutions concerned with human rights issues reflects this reality. The activities of churches, trade unions, the mass media and many non-governmental organizations touch directly on human rights issues, as to those of most governmental departments, the courts and the legislature. The concept of national human rights institutions is, however, for more specific refereeing as it does to a body whose functions are specifically defined in terms of the promotion and protection of human rights. The national human rights institutions being considered here are all administrative in nature in the sense that they are neither judicial nor law making. As a rule, these institutions have on going advisory authority in respect to human r...

Hashim  A. Pabai February 20, 2011 RELIGION AND SOCIETAL PEACE Believed by many Christians as the holiest church in Christendom the church of the holy sepulcher in Jerusalem has also became the place of symbol of religious strife and hostility. According to tradition, the church marks the place ‘where Christ is suppose to have been buried and to have rise from the dead’ however, this holy site has also been the stage for many violent confrontations. Monks and priests from six different Christian denominations have attacked one another over the issue of church usage right; the rivalry has intensified in recent years. Riot police armed with assault rifles have had to intervene and take temporary control of the church. The events at the church of the holy tomb are part of a long history of bloodshed and carnage link to religious fervor. In a review of recent conflicts in different parts of the world, The book “ violence in god’s name ” says: from Indonesia to Northern Ir...