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-Liberty Party Takes On Pro Temp Findley
Political Battle-line
Drawn in Bassa
(L-r): Former Liberty Party standard bearer Charles Brumskine and Senate Pro Tem-
pore Gbehzohngar Findley
See story
on Pg.22
Goda Baker Is Dead
Liberias First Economic Geologist, former
Deputy Lands and Mines Minister
T
he death is an-
nounced of Mr.
Goda Baker,
former Deputy
Lands, Mines
and Energy
Minister, which sad event oc-
curred at three oclock a.m.
on November 6, 2013, at the
Kindred Hospital in Arlington,
Texas, USA, following a brief
illness.
He was in his 86th year.
While attending Lab High,
the secondary division of
The Late Mr. Goda Baker
Contd on pg. 22
17-Yr-Old Gives
Birth to Triplets
T
he Daily Observer
is updating this
story, which was
published in the
November 13th edition.
A teenager, Ms. Princess
Contd on pg. 22
-Announces Several Measures
GOL Gives Option
to Pay Taxes in
Liberian Dollars
See story on Pg.22
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 20, VOL, No.21.indd 2 11/20/13 1:08 AM
DAILY OBSERVER Tuesday, November 19, 2013
Wednesday, November 20, 2013
Foreign Brief s
Page 2
World News
Nelson Mandela Exhibition
Opened by Jacob Zuma
(BBC) - South Africas
President Jacob Zuma has
opened an exhibition about the
life of the countrys frst black
leader, Nelson Mandela, in
Johannesburg.
Mr Mandelas Nobel Peace
Prize, presidential briefcase and
handwritten notes are among the
items on display at the Nelson
Mandela Centre of Memory.
Mr Zuma earlier visited
Mr Mandela, 95, at his
Johannesburg home, where he is
receiving intensive care.
He remains in a stable but
critical condition, the presidency
said.
The statement was issued after
Mr Mandelas ex-wife Winnie
Madikizela-Mandela said he was
unable to speak but used facial
expressions to communicate.
Mr Mandela was no longer
talking because of all the tubes
that are in his mouth to clear
[fuid from] the lungs, Ms
Madikizela-Mandela told South
Africas Sunday Independent
newspaper.
Mandelas key dates
1918: Born in the Eastern
Cape
1944: Joins African National
Congress
1962: Arrested, convicted of
sabotage, sentenced to fve years
in prison
1964: Charged again,
sentenced to life
1990: Freed from prison
1993: Wins Nobel Peace
Prize
1994: Elected president
1999: Steps down as leader
2004: Retires from public life
2010: Appears at football
World Cup
Mr Mandela was continuing
to respond to treatment, the
presidency said in a statement.
In September Mr Mandela
returned to his home in the
suburb of Houghton, near the
new exhibition, after nearly
three months in hospital with a
recurring lung infection.
Mr Mandela won the Nobel
Peace Prize laureate in 1993 for
leading the fght against white
minority rule and preaching
reconciliation with the white
community despite being
imprisoned for 27 years.
He became South Africas
frst black president in 1994 and
stepped down fve years later.
Nelson Mandela Foundation
CEO Sello Hatang told the BBC
the exhibition was not huge, but
it had a human touch to it and
showed that Mr Mandela was
not just a political being.
The display includes a small
piece of stone from the hut
where Mr Mandela was born
in the rural village of Mvezo
in South Africas Eastern Cape
province.
The stone was one of the few
things thats tangible, that links
us to Madibas [Mr Mandelas
clan name] early life, Razia
Saleh, a senior archivist at the
foundation, told the Associated
Press (AP) news agency.
There isnt much that survived
from his early childhood.
Theres no photograph. We
dont have a birth certifcate,
said Ms Saleh.
The exhibition is the latest
initiative by South Africans
to honour Mr Mandela, who
is revered as the father of the
nation.
His home in Johannesburgs
Soweto township, where
he lived before his arrest in
1962, was declared a National
Heritage Site in 1999.
Milton Nkosi takes a look around the exhibition devoted to Nelson Mandelas archive
collection
Lebanon Blasts Hit Irans Embassy in Beirut
(BBC) - At least 22 people
have been killed and more than
140 injured in a double suicide
bombing outside the Iranian
embassy in the Lebanese capital
Beirut.
There are conficting reports as
to whether the Iranian cultural
attache survived the attack or
was killed.
Iran is a major backer of the
Lebanese Shia militant group
Hezbollah, which has sent
fghters to Syria to back the
government of Bashar al-Assad.
A jihadist group linked to al-
Qaeda said it carried out the
attack.
Lebanese offcials said the
frst suicide attacker was on a
motorcycle, while the second
was in a four-wheel drive
vehicle.
Iran has proved its loyalty to
its allies. In 2006 in Lebanon,
Iran militarily supported
Hezbollah in the confict with
Israel. Tehran proudly admitted
to it only years later.
Irans Revolutionary Guards
are now supporting President
Bashar al-Assad in the Syrian
civil war. Tehran still denies it,
despite irrefutable proof (some
shown by the BBC), and might
admit to it if they win the war.
This is to return the favours
of Hezbollah for keeping up the
pressure on Israel and Syria for
its support in the 1980s, when
it was the only Arab country to
back Iran in its war with Iraq.
Iran has also created a
coalition between its allies. With
Tehrans permission, Hezbollah
fghters entered Syria and in
some crucial battles turned
the tide of war in favour of Mr
Assad. Damascus has allegedly
allowed Iran to transfer arms to
Hezbollah via its territory.
The Iran-Syria-Hezbollah
alliance is solid. Explosions like
the one near the Iranian embassy
in Beirut might shake it but
would never break it.
The head of the Abdullah
Azzam Brigades described it as
a double martyrdom operation
carried out by two heroes from
the heroic Sunnis of Lebanon.
The Syrian confict has
increased sectarian tensions in
Lebanon.
Lebanese Sunni Muslim
fghters have joined forces with
the mainly Sunni rebels in Syria.
Some of the rebel groups are
affliated with al-Qaeda.
Shia Muslim Iran is a major
backer of Hezbollah, as well as
Mr Assads government.
Mr Assad comes from the
Alawite sect, a heterodox
offshoot of Shia Islam.
Burning cars
TV images showed burning
cars, bodies on the street and
damaged buildings.
The Iranian ambassador to
Beirut had earlier confrmed
cultural attache Ebrahim
Ansaris death to Hezbollahs
al-Manar TV, saying it was
not clear if he had been in the
embassy itself or one of the
residential buildings nearby.
However, the Iranian foreign
ministry now says he is alive.
Mr Ansari had only taken up
his post a month ago.
Carine Torbey, from BBC
Arabic, says a suicide attack
would be a major escalation.
Our correspondent, who is at
the scene, says security forces
are still trying to rescue anyone
who may be trapped in the
rubble, while Hezbollah fghters
are searching everyone who
wants to enter the area.
Reuters quotes Lebanese
offcials as saying CCTV
footage showed a man rushing
towards the outer wall of the
Iranian embassy before blowing
himself up, causing the frst
blast.
The Iranian ambassador
blamed Israel for the attack
- an accusation Israel swiftly
rejected.
Israel played no part, said
Tzachi Hanegbi, a member of
the foreign affairs and defence
committee in the Israeli
parliament, adding: Of course
Israel had nothing to do with
such attacks in the past.
Syria condemned the
explosion.
UK Foreign Secretary
William Hague also denounced
the attack, saying: The UK
is strongly committed to
supporting stability in Lebanon
and seeing those responsible for
this attack brought to justice.
Iran and Lebanon will play
a football match in Beirut as
scheduled on Tuesday afternoon,
but without spectators, Lebanese
media report.
South Beirut, including the
area around the Iranian embassy,
is considered a Hezbollah
stronghold. It has been hit by
several attacks in recent months.
Caretaker Prime Minister
Najib Mikati called the attack
a cowardly terrorist act,
Lebanese state news agency
NNA reported.
The aim of the blast is to
stir up the situation in Lebanon
and use the Lebanese arena to
convey messages, he said.
Our correspondent says those
responsible wanted to send
a clear message to Iran and
Hezbollah.
Tehran and the Shia militant
group are key backers of the
Syrian government, which
is currently trying to cut off
one of the Syrian rebels last
remaining supply routes across
the Lebanese border.
On 15 August, 27 people were
killed in a car bomb in south
Beirut believed to have been
targeting a Sunni Muslim cleric
opposed to Hezbollah. The
cleric was unhurt.
Hezbollah fghters were
instrumental in a strategic
victory by Syrian government
forces in Qusair, close to the
border with Lebanon, in early
June.
People gathered at the scene of
the two blasts near the Iranian
embassy in the neighbourhood of
Janah, a Hezbollah stronghold.
BBC Arabics Carine Torbey: The scale of the damage
is huge
Indonesia
Leader Says
Australia
Spying
Damaged Ties
(BBC) Indonesias president
says ties with Australia have
been damaged by reports that
Canberra spied on his phone
calls and those of his ministers.
Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono
said it was a hurtful action and
that Australia had belittled the
row. Jakarta would review co-
operation, he said.
Australian PM Tony Abbott
expressed regret but said he
would not apologise.
The allegations published
by Australian media came
from documents leaked
by whistleblower Edward
Snowden.
Mr Abbott said he regretted
any embarrassment caused by
the reports.
I regard President Yudhoyono
as a good friend of Australia,
indeed as one of the very best
friends that we have anywhere
in the world, he said, speaking
in parliament on Tuesday.
However, he added: I dont
believe that Australia should
be expected to apologise
for reasonable intelligence-
gathering operations, just as I
dont expect other countries or
other governments to apologise
for their reasonable intelligence-
gathering operations.
Indonesia, The Jakarta Globe,
editorial
There is no doubt that if
Australia wishes to limit the
damage from the fallout of
the spying scandal, it needs to
apologise to the Indonesian
government and the Indonesian
people.
Indonesia, The Jakarta Post,
commentary
The argument that such
tapping is normal practice is but
an excuse, not a justifcation.
The true inherent reason is that
Australia is stuck in a mind-set
of mistrust toward its northern
neighbour.
Australia, Sydney Morning
Herald, article
Indonesian President Susilo
Bambang Yudhoyonos
furious and direct attack on
the Australian prime minister
shows just how deep the
diplomatic schism between the
two countries is, and how Tony
Abbott has badly mishandled
the crisis.
Australia, The Australian,
article
Recalling its ambassador to
Canberra represents a serious
deterioration in the relationship
and may well presage further
real trouble, as more revelations
from the rogue US consultant,
Edward Snowden, are almost
certain to follow.
Indonesia recalled its
ambassador on Monday, after
the latest allegations emerged,
and said it was summoning
Australias ambassador for
questioning.
Ties between Indonesia
and Australia have been
strained by the recent
reports
(BBC) - At least 19 people
have been killed in a suicide
attack on an African Union
base in the Somali town of
Beledweyne near Ethiopias
border, offcials say.
A car rammed into the gates,
exploded and gunmen then
stormed the building.
The BBCs Mohammed
Moalimu in Somalia says it is a
base for Djiboutian troops and
Somali policemen.
An al-Shabab spokesman,
Abdiasis Abu Musab, told the
Reuters news agency that the al-
Qaeda-linked group had carried
out the attack.
Last month, the Islamist
group said it was behind a
suicide attack at a popular cafe
in Beledweyne which killed 16
people.
Somalia
(BBC) - Opponents and
supporters of Egypts military-
backed government have taken
to the streets to mark the second
anniversary of bloody protests.
Crowds gathered in Cairos
Mohammed Mahmoud Street
to commemorate those killed,
according to state-run media.
Meanwhile protesters
vandalised a memorial only
hours after it was unveiled in
Tahrir Square.
Dozens of people died in ferce
clashes between demonstrators
and security forces in November
2011.
The violence took place as
protesters rallied against the
Supreme Council of the Armed
Forces (Scaf), the military
leadership that took power
after the fall of President Hosni
Mubarak earlier that year.
The Scaf handed over power
in 2012 to Mohamed Morsi, a
veteran Muslim Brotherhood
leader who won Egypts frst
democratic presidential election.
Egypt
(BBC) - Russian aviation
experts say the pilots of a Boeing
737 jet that crashed in Kazan on
Sunday carried out a manoeuvre
that put the plane into a dive.
During a second attempt to
land, the pilots switched to
manual control and made a
correction when the plane lost
speed, the investigators said.
But the jet then nose-dived and
crashed on to the tarmac, killing
all 50 people on board.
According to the initial
fndings, the jet did not have any
technical faults.
On-board recorder
Russia
(BBC) -The four militants
behind the Westgate mall attack
in Kenya travelled into the
country overland from Somalia
in June, a Western offcial has
told the BBC.
The senior offcial said they
had entered at a common
entry point and then stayed in
Eastleigh, a suburb in Kenyas
capital, Nairobi.
The attackers had been
together in Somalia, where it is
believed they had been trained,
the offcial said.
Sixty-seven people died in
the Nairobi shopping centre in
September.
The Somali Islamist group al-
Shabab said it carried out the
attack in revenge for Kenyas
presence on Somali territory as
part of the African Union force
in the country.
Kenya
DAILY OBSERVER Wednesday, November 20, 2013
Wednesday, November 20, 2013 Page 3
BAO CHICO Contributes US$2,000
to West Point Town Hall Project
By Joaquin Sendolo
B
AO CHICO
Resources Liberia
Ltd., a Chinese
company engaged
in mineral exploration and
mining, has contributed
US$2,000 to a project recently
launched by Mr. Kenneth Y.
Best, publisher & Manager
of the Daily Observer and
friends.
BAO CHICO is a
conglomeration of three
Chinese companies including
CHICO Liberia, BAO Steel,
and Atlantic.
Following the donation
on November 18, the vice
president of BAO CHICO
Resources, Liu Shanliang,
recalled that he had done a
road work in the West Point
slum community in the past,
during which time he observed
that many of West Points
residents were very poor and
need help.
Knowing already the
condition of the West Pointers,
Mr. Liu said he was moved
by the letter from Mr. Best
indicating the need to help
those impoverished slum
dwellers: he and his company
decided to contribute the
amount to enhance the project.
He noted that the donation
is not meant to express any
interest in anything, but as
a part of BAO CHICOs
corporate social responsibility
to the people of Liberia from
whom resources are taken.
He said besides the operation
in the mining sector, CHICO
has been engaged in road
construction projects in the
country, and profts earned
from the contracts need to
also refect on the citizens
through their corporate, social
responsibility.
A good company operating
in a country must give to the
people a portion of what it
receives in proft, and this is
what we from China are doing
for the people of Liberia, Mr.
Liu noted.
BAO CHICO is a part of
the conglomerated companies
from China and is engaged in
Mining. It is expected to mine
in Gbarpolu County when all
legal formalities associated
with its operations are put into
place.
Joseph N.N. Swen,
administrator of CHICO
Liberia recalled that the West
Point road project of 2009,
was part of the companys
social responsibility to the
people of that community.
According to him, CHICO
agreed on the project upon
request by President Ellen
Johnson Sirleaf, to pave the
area to provide vehicles and
other moving objects access
to those far from the main
Waterside streets.
Mr. Swen said there are
hundreds of letters reaching
them everyday requesting
assistance from the company,
but they were moved by the
one from Mr. Kenneth Best
when he dedicated his 75th
birthday in West Point by
breaking ground for such a
project.
We therefore saw it a
laudable letter from Mr. Best
to dedicate his 75th birth
anniversary in West Point
and planning to undertake
such a laudable project. As
a company we have come to
identify with this project to
ensure that it is completed,
Mr. Swen said.
Mr. Swen added that BAO
CHICO is here to stay with
the Liberian people, and
predicated upon this the
company has Liberianized
its activities by absorbing
Liberians to work there,
including himself.
China and Liberias
relationship is growing faster,
and Chinese activities in
the country have built some
confdence in citizens that both
countries will beneft from this
tie.
Apart from bringing
companies like CHICO and
CICO to be contracted for
road construction, the Chinese
Government has assisted in
Liberias post-war recovery in
many ways.
The constructions of the
US$10 million Hospital in
Tapita, the University of
Liberia, facilities of the Central
Agriculture Research Institute
(CARI), and the new Health
and Social Welfare Ministry
are a few of what the Chinese
Government has done.
Quite recently the Chinese
Government and Liberia
exchanged signatures for
US$36 million for the
construction of a ministerial
complex, the reconstruction
of the Samuel Kanyon Doe
Sports Complex and expansion
of the Capitol.
The Chinese government
has revamped the state-owned
radio, the Liberia Broadcasting
System by erecting the
television tower and installing
the frst digital transmitter.
Chinese language is now
taught at the University of
Liberia, and many Liberian
students have beneftted from
scholarships offered by China
and have travelled to that
country for further studies.
Mr. Liu (left) and CHICO Administrator Swen (right)-
The widows mites is our corporate social responsibility
to the people.
Where is Mary? Residents of Stench-soaked
and Filth-flled Central Monrovia Want to Know
While Clay Street, as Central Monrovias Sanitation Condition Worsens
By Edwin M. Fayia, III
T
he stench emanating
from an enormous
pile of garbage on
Clay Street is an
unfortunate, open secret (a
source of shame that cannot be
hidden) and the capital citys
sanitation crisis seems to be
worsening beyond the manage-
ment of contracted sanitation
companies capacity.
Several affected commu-
nities have sounded urgent
appeals to all contracted san-
itation companies and stake-
holders to swiftly take steps to
remedy the sanitation crisis-
--a la Mary Broh (as Mary
would do it).
According to business own-
ers and residents on Clay
Street, the contracted sanita-
tion company in charge of
collecting the garbage has not
done so for the past two weeks.
Many critics and keen
watchers of the sanitation and
environmental challenges of
Monrovia told the Daily Ob-
server on Tuesday that cur-
rent strategies being used by
sanitation and environmental
entities have not produced tan-
gible results.
The critics also pointed out
that sanitation outfts and en-
vironmental stakeholders must
go back to the drawing board
and work out result-oriented
strategies that would sustain-
ably enhance the collection
and disposal of garbage.
This unattended stockpile
of garbage continues to emit
(send off) its offensive odor
into homes and business enti-
ties on Clay Street, resident
Beatrice Williams asserted.
Madam Williams explained
the offensive odor also con-
tributes to serious health and
hygiene issues for residents of
Clay Street in Monrovia.
Businessman Ansumana
B. Mamadee of Clay Street
said, We cannot sit outside
of our businesses to eat and
transact freely because of the
odor coming from the garbage
stock-piled nearby, Mr. Ma-
madee asserted angrily.
Another businessperson of
Clay Street, Madam Davi-
detta M. Samukai, a retailer of
doughnut cake and corn bread,
Over-fowing garbage bin at the intersection of Clay and Benson Streets
said that the odor from the gar-
bage continues to drive away
her customers and other poten-
tial buyers.
I want the sanitation entities
to take other steps that would
help to remove this rotting dirt
sitting here, right in the heart
of Monrovia, Madam Samu-
kai stressed.
Our clothes and rooms con-
tinue to smell bad because of
odor from this garbage that is
being dumped here at the cor-
ner of Benson and Clay Streets
every day, Madam Samuakai
lamented.
School administrators oper-
ating academic and vocational
institutions on Clay Street
have stressed the urgent need
for the speedy collection and
disposal of the garbage stock-
piled in the area.
Lions Club
International Offers
Free Services to Adults
By Alvin worzi
T
he Lions Club
International on
Saturday, November
16, offered free
services in observance of
World Diabetes Day in the
country.
According to the president
of the organization, who
identifes himself as Doctor
Lion Harris, there was a
need to create awareness
for diabetes and other forms
of sickness in the country,
through the prevention of eye
loss, high blood pressure, and
diabetes, especially in adults.
The Lions Clubs
humanitarian services, of
which more than 200 persons
were benefciaries, including
screening of eyes, high blood
pressure testing, and others,
were held at the Redemption
Hospital in New Kru Town
outside Monrovia.
Dr. Harris said, Many
people, who are affected
with sickness wait until it
gets too late, before seeking
for recovery from a medical
facility, adding that it is
wrong to do so.
According to Dr. Harris,
High blood pressure can
usually damage parts of the
body if no prevention is
taken. He added that the need
for quick medications for this
sickness was important to
ensure better health.
Dr. Harris disclosed that
Lions International has been
engaged in helping many
Liberians in Grand Bassa,
Montserrado and other parts
of Liberia.
Also speaking, Lions
International vice president
Eva Reed said the organization
has many projects, which are
being implemented throughout
the country.
Mrs. Reed, who said her
organization, was doing to
help people live happily, urged
benefciaries to live by medical
procedures, so as to keep them
from getting illnesses.
One of the benefciaries,
Esther Koenig, told the
Observer that it was important
that people begin to know their
medical conditions for safety,
adding that Lions International
were in the best stance to help
Liberians.
Mrs. Koenig thanked the
Lions International for helping
to make people with fnancial
constraint to know their
medical status.
Lions International members, including Lion
Clemenceau Urey, at the Redemption Hospital
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China Union En Route to
Making History
It was just two days ago that we recalled Liberias most unfortunate
experience with the American, Canadian and Swedish company called
LAMCO. This was the mining company based in Nimba County that
walked away with billions of United States dollars after mining for over a
quarter century some of the worlds richest iron ore in Yekepa, and leaving
nothing behind in Liberia but a big, empty hole.
Would we be saying NOTHING had LAMCO built an all weather
road from Ganta to Yekepa, or from Yekepa to the port city of Buchanan,
Grand Bassa County, from where it shipped the iron ore to Western
markets? No.
But it is fair to say that outside the concession area LAMCO built no
roads; and paid neither royalties nor taxes to Liberia. It did employed
Liberians who paid taxes to government and trained Liberians at the
technician level. But most of the medical doctors that ran LAMCO
hospitals were all trained by the Liberian government. Liberia should
have been receiving 50% of the profts, but every year the company told
the Liberian government that it experienced losses!
When in 1968 President W.V.S. Tubman traveled to Sanniquellie, Nimba
County for his last Executive Council there, the Paramount Chiefs, notably
the eminent and eloquent Woto Mongrue, pleaded with the Liberian leader
kindly to request LAMCO to supply electricity next door to Sanniquellie,
the county capital. The city was in darknessand still is today, 45 years
later! Yet LAMCO had electricity and water to waste in Yekepa, 24/7
nonstop.
And what was President Tubmans reply? He told Chief Mongrue and
the other chiefs, elders, offcials and Nimba people assembled: That is
not LAMCOs, but governments responsibility. And that was the end of
the matter. Tubman, the benovelent dictator, had spoken. Who else dared
say anything after that?
An extraordinary departure from this rapacious, sordid past occurred
last weekend. China Union (CU), the company which has taken over
the former Bong Mining Company (BMC) iron ore mining operations
in Lower Bong County, began the construction of a paved road all the
way from Bong Mines to Haindii, the largest town in Fauma Chiefdom.
This road will complete that whose rehabilitation CU started from Kakata
leading to the mining site, a little more than half way to Haindii. China
Union has pledged to pave the entire stretch from Kakata to Haindii on
the St. Paul River.
The road to Haindii was in place long before the German-operated BMC
commenced its mining operations. But all the years BMC was there that
thoroughfare, so critical to farmers and the general publicand BMC
itself remained woefully dusty during the Dries, and watery and muddy
during the Rainy Season. Nothing except minor maintenance was done.
Now this new company, CU, which has yet to ship out a single vessel of
iron ore, is undertaking this history-making initiative, surpassing all the
mining companies of the pastLMC, LAMCO and Bong Mines.
Fauma Districts Representative in the House, Ms. Korpo Barclay,
hailed China Union for its initiative, and joyfully told her people that the
company had committed itself to pave the road all the way to Haindii.
Many Legislators have represented the Fauma people in the Legislature.
But when the paved road from Kakata to Haindii is fnally completed,
probably a year hence, Korpo Barclay would have topped them all,
including her beloved grandfather, Senator Boto Barclay, Faumas frst
Senator.
That is not the only development undertaking which China Union has
initiated in the area. Like all the other mining companies which have
come in since the advent of President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf, China Union
has agreed to pay over US$1 million in Social Development Funds to
the Bong County people. The same is true for Arcelor Mittal in Bong,
Nimba and Grand Bassa, and the company that has taken over the Western
Cluster mining operations in Grand Cape Mount, Bomi and Gbarpolu
counties. This was totally unknown under LMC, LAMCO and BMC.
We pray that the fnancial resources emanating from these new mining
companies will be used to fnance infrastructures and other development
activities that will lift Liberias hapless interior people, at long last, out of
the quagmire of poverty and backwardness.
The people of Bomi County, from 1946 to the 1980s under the Liberia
Mining Company, suffered the same experience of exploitation, despair
and neglect as the Nimba, Bong and Grand Bassa people under LAMCO
and BMC. For approximately 40 years LMC mined and shipped from
Liberia billions of tons of iron ore, leaving behind no development. Yes,
there is a paved road leading to Bomi and Cape Mount, but it was built
by the Tolbert administration. Remember how in 1946 Albert Porte, the
teacher, political analyst and pamphleteer, was jailed by the House of
Representatives and Tubman? He had pleaded for the renegotiation of the
LMC ore agreement so that the Liberian government and people could get
a little moreo out of the deal. That was his crime.
Alas! When LMC left Liberia in the 1980s Tubmanburg, the Bomi
capital, became a ghost town and the LMC mining area nothing but holes.
We urge CU to make good its pledge, so far uncompleted, to pave the
Kakata-Bong Mine Road and fnish the stretch to Haindii. This is bound
to attract investors and spark development in Lower Bong.
The Practicality of Economic
Management in Liberia
By Amara M. Konneh
One could labor and debate on the
merits of Keynes or Friedman econom-
ic philosophies, but that would not lead
to solving practical economic prob-
lems for Liberians. Managing the bal-
ance between the Liberian populations
short-term needs and the economys
long-term viability requires constant
and considered management and inter-
ventions. There is no textbook solution
or users manual to rely upon, as the
complexities and challenges facing Li-
beria are unique and must be addressed
within the local context. Policymakers
bare this burden every day, and have a
responsibility to act prudently on be-
half of citizens immediate economic
requirements. Our democratic system
ensures the utmost accountability
there is no room for excuses and no
time for delaying.
Academics, economists and develop-
ment experts, understand that there is
no simple solution to economic prob-
lems, especially to those of post-con-
fict countries. Additionally, not all in-
terventions or policy actions will yield
the intended results, especially when
accurate data collection capabilities are
limited. At a minimum, policymakers
attempt to mitigate unforeseen risks.
To put this in context, I attempted to
explain to the general Liberian popu-
lation on September xx, 2013 that the
negative impact of depreciation of the
Liberian Dollar (L$) vs. US Dollar
(US$) was (and is) a major concern for
the government. In essence, we under-
stand the situation, feel your pains, and
we are taking actions to address it in
the most practical manner.
We are quite aware that the structural
impediments to our exchange rate de-
preciation and unemployment crisis
cannot be addressed by a mere policy
pronouncement that taxpayers will be
allowed to pay some of their taxes in
L$. The intent of that policy action I
announced was to create additional
demand for the L$ and to reduce the
pressure on the demand for US$. Us-
ing a medical analogy, this interven-
tion, would stop the bleeding allow for
suturing to take place, prior to healing.
Simplistically, the principal aim of
fscal and monetary policy is to reduce
cyclical fuctuations in the economic
cycle to mitigate unforeseen risks
and shocks. Often it is infation target-
ing which is stressed most for mon-
etary policy. Fiscal Policy, however,
involves changing government spend-
ing and taxation. It involves a shift in
the governments budget position. The
government is currently implementing
an expansionary fscal policy. Expan-
sionary fscal policy involves tax cuts
(we have reduced both corporate and
income tax rates from 35 to 25 per-
cent), higher government spending and
a smaller budget defcit. Monetary pol-
icy involves infuencing money supply
and demand, primarily through the use
of interest rates. It can also involve
unorthodox policies such as open mar-
ket operations and quantitative easing.
While most Keynesian economists
would argue for more government
intervention, free-market economists
would differ and hope that the market
would, in the long-term, sort itself out.
For Liberia today, we need a blended
approach, which incorporates both
Keynesian and Friedman philosophies
allowing us to manage short-term in-
tervention requirements with long-
term free market sustainability.
Liberia CANNOT wait for economic
theories to unravel as to who is right
or wrong. Liberians want solutions that
are practical and enforceable now. So
debating peg or foat does not change
the realities for Liberia. However, ev-
ery economist knows that in a man-
aged foat exchange rate regime (dirty
foat) like that in Liberia, it is supply
and demand for a currency that sets the
exchange rate with the Central Bank
buying and selling to infuence the
rate. And since Liberia is a dual cur-
rency regime that is heavily dependent
on imports, it makes sense for fscal
authorities to attempt to infuence de-
mand for particular currency in order
to infuence the exchange rate in the
short term ONLY. As a practical ex-
ample, importers of petroleum prod-
ucts in Liberia today pay all their du-
ties in US$ while they sell mainly in
L$. They tend to adjust the L$ pump
price because after selling, they have to
buy US$ to enable them to import and
pay duties. What if the Government de-
cided that these importers can pay their
duties in L$? The economics in our
pronouncement is that they no longer
have to buy US$ for the sole purpose
of paying their duties. This reduces
the demand for the US$ by petroleum
importers while increasing the demand
for L$. This may not be the ideal long-
term solution, but it can help provide
some immediate relief today, which is
critical for our people.
There are a number of options for
fxing our exchange rate depreciation,
including a combination of policies:
de-dollarization, increasing agricul-
tural production leading to less impor-
tation of food crops (Liberians import
even dry pepper from Guinea today)
and possible export of cash crops, and
containment of capital fight among
others for which we have established
a Financial Intelligence Unit and in-
stalling equipment. Economists would
agree that these options may help.
Within the broader economy, there
remain structural issues affecting job
creation. We have successfully turned
the corner on the economy in terms of
resuscitating the traditional sectors of
growth. The Liberian economy has sta-
bilized and has made its way back to
pre-war size. The sad news, however,
is that the recovery is constrained and
fueled by the same amount of goods
and services as in 1989 with fewer
workers, mostly young people. Libe-
rias population increased by approxi-
mately 1.3 million between 1984 and
2008, a whopping 65% jump over the
1984 census fgure. With this increase
in population and no productive activi-
ties during the war years, the number
of Liberians who are unemployed
roughly quadrupled. Though that num-
ber is declining today, it is doing so
very slowly. Most new jobs that are
being created in the economy require
skills that most Liberian workers dont
have. The offcial unemployment num-
ber includes the thousands who are in
vulnerable employment in the informal
sector. When you add up all this, one
begins to understand the magnitude
of the unemployment challenge for
a post-confict recovering economy.
Moreover, the size of our budget has
not allowed for the kinds of investment
needed to unlock the productive sectors
and capacities of the economy to move
north toward the production possibility
curve leading to massive job creation.
Of all the mining companies
that ever operated in Liberia,
only China Union has embarked
on building a motor road!
Will you blame the
companies or the
governments at
the time?
consciencetequah@gmail.com Conscience N. Tequah 0886345843
Page 5 Wednesday, November 20, 2013
Pride of Liberia
Marie E. Leigh-Parker Honored for Service to Country
By Gloria T.Tamba
I
t has been said that it is
good to give a man his
fowers while he is alive.
On Saturday night, the
hard working and dedicated
Mrs. Marie E. Dupigny Leigh-
Parker received hers in the
form of an honor bestowed
upon her by the National Oil
Company of Liberia (NO-
CAL), who honored her for
her services rendered to the
Country and people of Liberia.
Mrs. Marie E. Leigh-Parker,
who served as senior vice
president and vice president of
fnance at NOCAL, was hon-
orably retired over the week-
end for enthusiastic service to
the oil company and the peo-
ple of Liberia.
The dynamic and energetic
woman was honored at a
well-attended retirement and
farewell dinner hosted in her
honor by the Management of
NOCAL at the Executive Pa-
vilion on Broad Street.
In an exclusive interview
with the Daily Observer over
the weekend, Mrs.Leigh-
Parker expressed satisfaction
over her retirement and prom-
ised to continue her good job
by passing on her knowledge
to the youths of Liberia.
Mrs. Leigh-Parker said,
while at the NOCAL she faced
great challenges which she lat-
er overcome by the knowledge
given to her by God to serve
her country.
While at NOCAL I real-
ized that there were not many
women in the company, and
I was the only female among
thousands of men; yet I was
not afraid of being the only
woman to discuss fnance and
other important issues. I rep-
resented NOCAL at important
functions in and out of the
country just to make sure my
country gets back on the map
of which we are trying to, she
stated.
Mrs. Leigh-Parker explained
that her being honored and re-
tired from the NOCAL board
doesnt means that she is
leaving forever, and that she
would as a consultant for NO-
CAL and other companies in
making sure her dream of see-
ing Liberia on the right path
comes to fruition.
Im retiring but not tired. I
will continue to train Liberias
youth,she declared.
She urged her former NO-
CAL staff to believe in the
company and work tirelessly
in promoting the growth of the
company, which stands to ben-
eft the Liberian people.
Discussing NOCAL Mrs.
Leigh-Parker said, NOCAL
is doing well, we have not
discovered oil yet but we are
hoping to discover some very
soon.
She expressed satisfaction
with her boss Dr. Randolph
McClain stating that there is
a good working relationship
between her boss, staffs and
employees of NOCAL.
Discussing her family, Mrs.
Parker said she has two chil-
dren, a boy and a girl, and
gave the names of her mother,
Mrs. Nancy Kebbeh Leigh-
Parker, (Rivercess County)
and father, Mr.T.W. Dupigny
Leigh-Parker.
Mrs. Leigh-Parker joined
NOCAL in 2004 taking her
frst assignment as vice presi-
dent for administration and
fnance.
In 2009, she was promoted
to the position of senior vice
president, vice president for
fnance, where she served up
to her retirement.
Mrs.Leigh- Parker, who
holds an MBA in Economics
from Southern Illinois Univer-
sity in the US, joined the oil
company at a time when the
name NOCAL was unknown.
She came to the job with
30 years of senior level expe-
rience in personnel manage-
ment, budgeting, and corpo-
rate administration, and 25
years of frst and second level
supervisory experience in re-
cruiting, screening, interview-
ing and placement of person-
nel.
The NOCAL retiree also has
15 years of government expe-
rience from the Liberia Devel-
opment Corporation, Ministry
of Commerce &Industry, the
Executive Mansion, the Cen-
tral Bank of Liberia and Con-
tracts &Monopolies, amongst
others.
In her position as senior vice
president and vice president
of fnance of NOCAL, Mrs.
Parker was responsible to plan,
develop, and enforce policies
and objectives for the division
of fnance in the company to
ensure it maintained and met
established goals; she also
oversaw and maintained the
fnancial budget and fnancial
statements for the company,
amongst other responsibilities.
Teenage Pregnancy and Abortions
S
ince the civil crisis in
Liberia, teenage preg-
nancies and abortions
have become one of
Liberias greatest social prob-
lems over the years.
Many may say the world is
ending because it is no longer
strange that most teenagers
these days are becoming par-
ents without knowing the risks
involved.
Young girls who get preg-
nant these days range from as
young as 12 to 19 years of age,
making them vulnerable to
the possibility of death due to
complications of birth.
Abortion is often an option
explored by young teenage
girls looking for a way out of
their unplanned pregnancies.
Because it is illegal in Liberia,
many of these young girls risk
their lives and future ability to
have children on these poorly
planned and executed termina-
tions.
In order to prevent teenagers
from having unplanned preg-
nancies they need adequate
guidance from parents to help
them make smarter choices in
the process of entering matu-
rity.
Parents, especially mothers,
need to sit down with their
daughters and discuss and
counsel them on the facts of
life and the responsibilities
they will face.
After all, this is the 21st cen-
tury. One cannot keep their
sons and daughters away from
sexual activities indefnitely.
It is better to be frank and
embrace the child in a case
where pregnancy is confrmed,
patience is a virtue that would
make your daughter feel sup-
ported and possibly prevent
her from having an illegal
abortion.
In Bassa last week, our
Womens Desk was a part of
a one day forum with young
girls ages 15 to 17 on abortion
and its implications.
The forum was held in the
Four Houses Community, or-
ganized by community youths
to help these young girls. In
the forum, these young girls
discussed abortions and how it
is being done.
The facilitator asked them to
give ways abortions were per-
formed, and surprisingly, they
all had a part to play in the dis-
cussion. One cannot imagine
the instruments and objects
they consider signifcant to the
process.
One of the participants said
ground glass and cassava leaf,
lime and salt, cassava sticks
and other shocking things.
These young girls risk their
lives because of several rea-
sons, with fear being the major
contributor.
What do I mean?
Parental fear, the teenager
gets afraid that her parents will
become so angry with her that
she will lose all the necessary
support that she needs to move
ahead in life.
In most cases, parents will
tell their children if you
should get pregnant, you will
have to pack out of our house
to where you got that thing
you are carrying.
For Gods sake, everyone
deserves a second chance! We
are not saying teenage preg-
nancy is good, but it better to
keep the child than abort it.
At the Forum, one of the par-
ticipants said lack of support
from the father of the baby is
another reason girls carry out
abortions.
When you get pregnant the
boy will tell you, I do not have
money to support you or the
child so abortion is our best
option, she said.
In an exclusive interview
with the Daily Observer,
Madam Ruth Morrison, 40,
described teenage pregnancy
as dangerous.
During our days, it was
very hard to fnd children get-
ting pregnant, but its strange
these days. It is dangerous, but
equally so, if it happens, it is
better to keep the child and
learn a lesson than abort it and
die, she said.
She said some children get
pregnant at an early age be-
cause of the lack of education
from parents and schools. Say-
ing the issue of teenage preg-
nancy had caused the loss of
many lives in the process of
delivery.
It is not bad to have a baby
when you are ready, but its
dangerous to the health of the
child when you give birth too
young. Sometimes it leads to
operations, through this pro-
cess, you sometimes lose the
mother, baby, or both, she
explained.
Ms. Morrison called on teen-
agers to abstain from sex un-
til marriage, if not, then they
should get family planning
medicine or use condoms for
better protection.
Madam Morrison appealed
to parents to guide their teen-
agers that are involved in sex
or that are pregnant by giving
them better educations.
We should not make the
children afraid of us (Parents),
because we are their guardian
angels sworn to protect them;
if we make them afraid of us
then it put us into bigger prob-
lems, she stressed.
Mr. David Jackson, a peer
educator in Buchanan said,
Abortion has cost many lives
around the world.
We have lost so many lives
of young women who were
supposed to lead our country
due to abortion. When you
speak to most of these young
women, they talk about paren-
tal fear. They are afraid they
will lose their parents love,
it is better they have that one
child than damage their selves
before the appointed time,
which hurts the society.
He also added that NGOs
and Government institutions,
including the Gender Ministry,
should engage in more activi-
ties or forums aimed at educat-
ing girls on the risks of teen-
age pregnancy.
DAILY OBSERVER Page 8 Wednesday, November 20, 2013
6
1. Phebe Hospital and School of Nursing was established in 1921, A Referral Hospital
located in Suakoko, Bong County (Central Liberia). Phebe Hospital and School of Nursing is
providing both medical and Academic Services to Liberia and the region in particular. Phebe
Hospital and School of NursAng is been subsidized by the Government of Liberia through
allotment from the National Budget.
2. Phebe Hospital and School of Nursing anticipate budgetary allotment from the National
Budget for Fiscal Year 2013/2014 to funds payment under the contract for the supply of
Drugs and Medical Supply pending the passage of National Budget.
3. The institution now invites sealed bids from eligible bidders for the supply of drugs and
medical supply for the fscal year 2013/2014.
4. Bidding will be conducted through the National Competitive Bidding process as en-
shrined in the PPCA.
5. Qualifcation requirements include
i. Current Registration
ii. Valid Tax Clearance Certifcate
iii. Current Bank Statement (Positive Balance)
iv. Past performance report, and a bid security from a reputable bank. See Bid Data
sheet in the document for additional information.
6. A complete set bidding document in English may be purchase by interested bidders for
a nonrefundable fee of USD $50.00 from the Business Offce and can be obtained from the
procurement Unit of Phebe Hospital and School of Nursing.
7. Bid must be delivered in a sealed envelope to the Procurement Unit of Phebe Hospital
and School of Nursing located in Suakoko, Bong County not later than 12:00 mid-day Mon-
day December 11, 2013. Late bid will be rejected.
Bids will be open in the presence of the bidders who choose to attend or their representatives
on Wednesday, December 11, 2013 at 12:00 Noon in the conference room of the Medical
Directors offce (Phebe Hospital, Suakoko, Bong County).
Bids shall be valid for a period of 30 days after the deadline for bids submission.
All bids must be accompany by a bid security from a reputable Bank worth USD$2,000.00.
Please note that electronic Bid are not acceptable.
9. All bids must be addressed to:
The Procurement Unit
Phebe Hospital and School of Nursing
Suakoko, Bong County
1. Phebe Hospital and School of Nursing was established in 1921, and is a referral Hospital
located in Suakoko, Bong County (Central Liberia). Phebe Hospital and School of Nursing is
providing both medical and academic Services to Liberia and the region in particular. Phebe
Hospital and School of Nursing is been subsidized by the Government of Liberia through al-
lotment from the National Budget.
2. Phebe Hospital and School of Nursing anticipate budgetary allotment from the National
Budget for Fiscal Year 2013/2014 to funds payment under the contract for the supply statio-
nery items pending the passage of National Budget.
3. The institution now invites sealed bids from eligible bidders for the supply of stationery
materials for the fscal year 2013/2014.
4. Bidding will be conducted through the National Competitive Bidding process as enshrined
in the PPCA.
5. The Specifcation and Quantity of the stationery are detailed listed in the schedule of re-
quirements and Technical specifcation sections of the bidding document.
6. Qualifcation requirements include
iv. Past performance report
7. A complete set bidding document in English may be purchase by interested bidders for a
nonrefundable fee of USD $50.00 from the Business Offce and can be obtained from the pro-
curement Unit of Phebe Hospital and School of Nursing in Suakoko, Bong County.
8. Bid must be delivered in a sealed envelope to the Procurement Unit of Phebe Hospital and
School of Nursing located in Suakoko, Bong County not later than 12:00 mid-day Wednesday
December 11, 2013. Late bid will be rejected. Bids will be open in the presence of the bidders
who choose to attend or their representatives on Wednesday, December 11, 2013 at 12:00
Noon in the conference room of the Medical Directors offce (Phebe Hospital, Suakoko, Bong
County).
Bids shall be valid for a period of 30 days after the deadline for bids submission.
All bids must be accompany by a bid security from a reputable Bank worth USD$2,000.00.
PHEBE HOSPITAL & SCHOOL OF NURSING
P. O. BOX 10-1046 1000 MONROVIA 10, LIBERIA, WEST AFRICA
Cell #: 06744444 Email: phebehospital@gmail.com
Section I. Invitation for Bidder
INVITATION FOR BIDS
For the Procurement of Goods
Supply of Drugs & Medical Supply
IFB NO. PHSN/NCB/001/13/14
INVITATION FOR BIDS
For the Provision of Stationery Supplies
IFB NO. PHSN/NCB/004/13/14
Name Description Quantity Delivery Schedule
Petroleum
Products
Diesel 60,000 gals. 14 days

INVITATION FOR BIDS
For the Procurement of Goods
Petroleum Products
IFB No. PHSN/NCB/002/13/14
1. Phebe Hospital and School of Nursing was established in 1921, A referal Hospital lo-
cated in Suakoko, Bong County (Central Liberia). Phebe Hospital and School of Nursing
is providing both medical and Academic Services to Liberia and the region in particular.
Phebe Hospital and School of Nursing is been subsidiced by the Government of Liberia
through allotment from the National Budget.
2. Phebe Hospital and School of Nursing anticipate budgetary allotment from the
National Budget for Fiscal Year 2013/2014 to funds payment under the contract for the
supply of Petroleum Product pending the passage of the National Budget.
3. The institution now invites sealed bids from eligible bidders for the supply of Petro-
leum Products for the fscal year 2013/2014.
4. Bidding will be conducted through the National Competitive Bidding process as
enshrined in the PPCA.
5. Qualifcation requirements include:
iv. Past performance report, and a bid security from a reputable bank. See Bid
Data sheet in the document for additional information.
6. A complete set bidding document in English may be purchase by interested bidders
for a nonrefundable fee of USD $50.00 from the Business Offce and can be obtained
from the procurement Unit of Phebe Hospital and School of Nursing.
7. Bid must be delivered in a sealed envelope to the Procurement Unit of Phebe Hospital
and School of Nursing located in Suakoko, Bong County not later than 12:00 mid-day
Tuesday December 10, 2013. Late bid will be rejected.
Bids will be open in the presence of the bidders who choose to attend or their representa-
tives on Tuesday, December 10, 2013 at 12:00 mid-day in the conference room of the
Medical Directors offce (Phebe Hospital, Suakoko, Bong County).
Bids shall be valid for a period of 30 days after the deadline of bids submission. All
bids must be accompany by a bid security from a reputable Bank worth USD $2,000.00.
Hon. Theophilus Totee Bettie
DEPUTY GOVERNOR FOR ECONOMIC POLICY
CENTRAL BANK OF LIBERIA
REPUBLIC OF LIBERIA
T
he Board of Governors, Management and Staff of the
Central Bank of Liberia announce with profound regrets, the
sudden, tragic and grief stricken Death of Deputy Governor
for Economic Policy, Hon. Theophilus Totee Bettie, which
occurred on Friday, NOVEMBER 8, 2013, AT THE Saint Nicholas
Hospital in Lagos, Nigeria, while attending the Bi-annum Conference
of the West African Institute for Financial and Economic Management,
(Waifen).
BOOK OF CONDOLENCE
Book of condolence will be opened at the Central Bank of Liberia on
Wednesday, November 20, 2013, at 2 O Clock post meridian.
REMOVAL
On Friday, 22nd November 2013, at 5: O Clock post meridian, the
Body of the late Honorable Theophilus Totee Bettie will be removed
from the Samuel A. Stryker funeral parlors in Sinkor, Monrovia,
Montserrado County, Republic of Liberia and conveyed to the Saint
Simon Baptist Church, Horton Avenue, Capitol Bye Pass, Monrovia,
Montserrado County.
WAKE-KEEPING
Wake-keeping over his mortal remains will commence at 6 O Clock
to 9 O Clock post meridian.
FUNERAL SERVICES
On Saturday, 23rd of November, 2013, at the hour of ten O Clock ante
meridian, funeral rites over his remains will be held at the Saint Simon
Baptist Church.
INTERMENT
Interment follows thereafter at the Johnsonville Public Cemetery,
Montserrado County, Republic of Liberia
FUNERAL ANNOUNCEMENT
PROTOCOL ARRANGEMENTS FOR HIS REMOVAL,
WAKE-KEEPING AND BURIAL
EOI NO: CSA/SG/CS/12/13
IDA GRANT ID: FT 010792
Assignment Title: Request for expression of interest-: Drafting the Civil
Service Communication (information and Dissemination) Strategy
REQUEST FOR EXPRESSION OF INTEREST (REOI)
(Communication Specialist)
T
he Government of Liberia (GoL) through the Civil Service Agency (CSA)
has received a grant from the International Development Association (IDA)
for Strengthening Governance-Civil Service Reforms and Capacity Building
Project (CSRCBP). The Civil Service Agency intends to apply part of the
proceeds of this grant to eligible payments under the contract for hiring a Communica-
tions Specialist to draft the Civil Service Reform Communication (Information and
Dissemination) Strategy.
The objectives of the assignment are as follows:
Conduct a communication analysis of the Civil Service Reform Project from
its inception and cataloguing various reform initiatives and achievements;
Develop a fve-year communication (information and dissemination) strategy;
Build into the strategy, sensitization and public awareness initiatives.
The duration of the assignment:
The timescale of the assignment is for a period of three (3) staff months (90 working
days) over three (3) calendar months and should start upon the signing of the contract.
The duty station shall be Civil Service Agency Monrovia, Liberia. However, a por-
tion of this assignment could be undertaken away from Monrovia.
The Civil Service Agency now invites eligible Individual Consultants to indicate their
interest in providing the services. Interested consultants must provide information in-
dicating that they are qualifed to perform the services by submitting their detailed in-
formation (CV, brochures, past performance records, references of similar assignments
executed in the recent past). They must also provide description of work experience
both general and on similar assignments. Specifc experience on World Bank funded
project will be an added advantage. Selection will be based on qualifcations and ex-
perience stipulated below.
Consulting frms are allowed to propose individuals for this assignment. However,
only the experience and qualifcations of individuals shall be used in the selection pro-
cess, and corporate experience shall not be taken into account and the contract would
be signed with the proposed individual.
Qualifcations and Experience:
Masters Degree in Mass Communication/Public Relations/Advertising/Com-
munication Analysis & Planning/Marketing;
He/she must have minimum of ten (10) years relevant work experience;
The consultant must have experience in conducting communications needs
analysis and strategic design as well as in managing communication cam-
paigns;
Must have experience conducting communication for large reform programs,
especially related to the public sector;
Must have practical work experience with new media platforms, including
twitter, facebook and other online applications;
Must demonstrate practical and relevant experience dealing with diffcult
constituencies such as unions, legislatures, consumer groups and other
stakeholders.
The attention of interested Consultants is drawn to paragraph 1.9 of the World Banks
Guidelines: Selection and Employment of Consultants under IBRD Loans and IDA
Credits & Grants by World Bank Borrowers (January 2011). (Consultant Guidelines),
setting forth the World Banks policy on confict of interest.
An Individual Consultant will be selected in accordance with the procedures set out in
the World Banks Guidelines: Selection and Employment of Consultants under IBRD
Loans and IDA Credits and Grants by World Bank Borrowers dates January 2011.
Interested Individual Consultants may obtained further information at the address be-
low during offce hours from 09:00 and 17:00hours, Mondays to Fridays.
Expressions of interest must be delivered in a written from clearly marked: Ref:
Communication Specialist of the CSRCBP, at the address below in person or by
mail or by email) on or before Monday, December 2, 2013 at 16:00hours.
The Consultant/Project Coordinator
Civil Service Reform and Capacity Building Project
Civil Service Agency
63 Carey Street, Monrovia, Liberia
Email: yaidooshy11@gmail.com
Attention: The Consultant/Project Coordinator-CSRCBP
OFFICE OF THE
DIRECTOR GENERAL
Republic of Liberia
Civil Service Reform and Capacituy Building Project
Civil Service Agency
DAILY OBSERVER Page 10 Wednesday, November 20, 2013 8

Liberia Electricity Corporation
P.O.Box10-165 Waterside
1000 Monrovia, 10 Liberia
Liberia Electricity Sector Enhancement Project
(LESEP)
INVITATION FOR BIDS (IFB)

Supply, Delivery, Installation and Commissioning of
Hardware and Software for Intel Servers for Liberia
Electricity Corporation (LEC)
IFB Number: NCB/LEC/LESEP/ERP/02/2013

NATIONAL COMPETITIVE BIDDING
1. This Invitation for Bids (IFB) follows the General Procurement Notice (GPN) for this project that
appeared in UNDB online, on March 7, 2012.
2. The Government of Liberia has received a grant from the Government of Norway toward the cost of
the Liberia Electricity Sector Enhancement Project (LESEP).
3. The Liberia Electricity Corporation acting as the Implementation Agency intends to apply
part of the proceeds of this grant to payments under the contract No: NCB/LEC/LESEP/ERP/02/2013
Supply, Installation & Commissioning of Hardware and Software for Intel Servers for Liberia Electricity
Corporation (LEC).
4. The Liberia Electricity Corporation now invites sealed bids from eligible and qualifed bidders for the
Supply of the above mentioned goods and related services as described in the schedule of Requirement of
the bid document and summarized below:
5. Bidding will be conducted through the National Competitive Bidding (NCB) procedures specifed
in the Government of Liberias Public Procurement and Concessions Commission Act and Regulations
(PPCA) and approved by the PPCC, and are open to all bidders from Eligible Source Countries as defned
in the Guidelines.
6. Interested eligible bidders may obtain further information from the Liberia Electricity Corporation
and inspect the Bidding Documents at the address given below from 0900 to 1700 hours, Monday to Friday,
excluding public holidays. More information on how to purchase bidding documents can be obtained by
contacting Thelma Saunders or Alfred Cassel at saundersthelmas@gmail.com and acassell94@yahoo.
com respectively.

7. Qualifcations requirements include:
a. Bidders must submit the following documents with their bids:
i. Certifcate of Incorporation
ii. Latest Tax Clearance Certifcate
iii. Business Registration Certifcate
b. Bidders must have successfully completed at least two (2) similar contracts done within the last
three (3) years of similar nature.
c. Bidders must provide audited Financial Reports for the last Two 2) years depending on the
fnancial year of the frm.
d. Additional details are provided in the Bidding Documents.
8. A complete set of Bidding Documents in English may be purchased by interested bidders on the
submission of a written Application to the address below and upon payment of a non-refundable fee
USD$200.00. The method of payment will be Bankers Check in favor of LEC or paid in cash to the
Chief Accountant Offce, 3rd Floor, LEC Central Offce. Alternatively, a direct by payment into Liberia
Electricity Corporation Project Account No: 10610000012034, (Swift Code No. ECOCLRLM) held
with ECO BANK LIBERIA LTD and submitting the payment advice as evidence to collect the Bid
Documents. An additional amount will be charged for deliveries by courier or DHL.
9. Bids must be delivered to the address below at or before 11:30 am Local time, on December 16, 2013.
Electronic bidding will not be permitted. Late bids will be rejected.
Bids will be opened in the presence of the bidders representatives who choose to attend in person at the
address below at 10, 00 am on December 16, 2013. All bids must be accompanied by a Bid Security
of Two Thousand United States Dollars (US$2,000) in an equivalent amount in a freely convertible
currency.
10. The address referred to above is:
The Chief Executive Offcer,
P.O Box10 165 Waterside
Email: gsylvestre@mhi.ca and copied to paschaline.mashingaidze@yahoo.ca ,
This information will also be available on the LEC website as shown below: www.lecliberia.com

Item No. Brief Description Unit of
Measure
QNTY
1. Servers No 2
2. Storage Management Server No 1
3. Fibre Channel Storage Array No 1
4. Microsoft Exchange Server 2010 Volume Licensing to
support 200 users
Lot Lot
5. Support Services Lot Lot
6. Installation And Commissioning of both the hardware and
Microsoft Exchange Server
Lot Lot
7. 42U Universal Rack No 1

P.O.Box10-165 Waterside
Liberia Electricity Sector Enhancement Project
(LESEP)
INVITATION FOR BIDS (IFB)

SUPPLY AND DELIVERY OF STRUCTURED CABLING AND
TELECOMMUNICATIONS NETWORKING EQUIPMENT FOR
BUSHROD ISLAND OFFICE, LIBERIA ELECTRICITY CORPORATION
IFB Number: NCB/LEC/LESEP/ERP/03/2013

1. This Invitation for Bids (IFB) follows the General Procurement Notice (GPN) for this project that
appeared in UNDB online, on March 7, 2012.
2. The Government of Liberia has received a grant from the Government of Norway toward the cost of
the Liberia Electricity Sector Enhancement Project (LESEP).
3. The Liberia Electricity Corporation acting as the Implementation Agency intends to apply part of
the proceeds of this grant to payments under the contract No: NCB/LEC/LESEP/ERP/03/2013, Supply
and Delivery of Structured Cabling and Telecommunications Networking Equipment for Bushrod Island
Offce, Liberia Electricity Corporation.
4. The Liberia Electricity Corporation now invites sealed bids from eligible and qualifed bidders for the
Supply of the above mentioned goods and related services as described in

Lots No. Brief Description Unit of
Measure
QNTY
LOT( ONE)
1. 24 Port Data Patch Panel No. 2
2. UTP cables rolls (Cat 6a UTP 300m), indoor Roll 7
3. Cables rolls (Cat 6 FTP outdoor) Roll 1
4. 12U rack cabinet No. 2
5. 24 Port Cat 6 patch panel RJ45 No. 3
LOT NO. TWO
1. 24 port 2960 CISCO Switch No 3
2. 2800 CISCO Router NO. 1
3. Installation of CISCO Equipment Lot Lot
5. Bidding will be conducted through the National Competitive Bidding (NCB) procedures speci-
fed in the Government of Liberias Public Procurement and Concessions Commission Act and Regula-
tions (PPCA) and approved by the PPCC, and are open to all bidders from Eligible Source Countries as
defned in the Guidelines.
6. Interested eligible bidders may obtain further information from the Liberia Electricity Corpora-
tion and inspect the Bidding Documents at the address given below from 0900 to 1700 hours, Monday to
Friday, excluding public holidays. More information on how to purchase bidding documents can be ob-
tained by contacting Thelma Saunders or Alfred Cassel at saundersthelmas@gmail.com and acassell94@
yahoo.com respectively.

7. Qualifcations requirements include:
a. Bidders must submit the following documents with their bids:
i. Certifcate of Incorporation,
ii. Latest Tax Clearance Certifcate,
iii. Business registration certifcate
b. Bidders must have successfully completed at least two (2) similar contracts done within the last
three (3) years of similar nature
c. Bidders must provide audited Financial Reports for the last Two 2) years depending on the
fnancial year of the frm.
d. Additional details are provided in the Bidding Documents.
8. A complete set of Bidding Documents in English may be purchased by interested bidders on
the submission of a written Application to the address below and upon payment of a non-refundable fee
USD$200.00. The method of payment will be Bankers Check in favor of LEC or paid in cash to the
Chief Accountant Offce, 3rd Floor, LEC Central Offce. Alternatively, a direct by payment into Liberia
Electricity Corporation Project Account No: 10610000012034, (Swift Code No. ECOCLRLM) held
with ECO BANK LIBERIA LTD and submitting the payment advice as evidence to collect the Bid
Documents. An additional amount will be charged for deliveries by courier or DHL.
9. Bids must be delivered to the address below at or before 10:00 am Local time, on December
16, 2013. Electronic bidding will not be permitted. Late bids will be rejected. Bids will be opened in the
presence of the bidders representatives who choose to attend in person at the address below at 10, 00 am
on December 16, 2013. All bids must be accompanied by a Bid Security of Two Thousand United States
Dollars (US$2,000) in an equivalent amount in a freely convertible currency.
10. The address referred to above is:
The Chief Executive Offcer,
P.O Box10 165 Waterside
Email: gsylvestre@mhi.ca and copied to paschaline.mashingaidze@yahoo.ca ,
This information will also be available on the LEC website as shown below: www.lecliberia.com
GAMBIANS PAY TRIBUTE TO KYB
Happy Birthday Mr. Best
By The Economist
Mr. Kenneth Best was
famous for his frst class
and well-read Daily
Observer newspaper - both
in Monrovia, Liberia and
Bakau, The Gambia, where
journalists could freely
report any news worthy
stories.
Following the coup detat
that overthrew President
Sir Dawda Jawaras
democratically elected
government, Best made
it the Observers constant
duty to insist upon the
Gambian publics right
to demand from the new
President, Lieutenant Yahya
Jammeh, to give a credible
timetable to democratic
civilian rule. Subsequently,
these irritating demands -
according to the Jammeh
regime, never sat well with
the regime - eventually
leading to Mr. Bests arrest
and dispatch, at breakneck
speed, to Kartong in Oct.
21 1994. He was then
shown the exit door without
warning and requiring him
to vacate immediately from
the shores of the Gambia,
never to return; he was
served persona non-grata.
The whole Gambia is
said to been devastated by
Jammehs unfortunate and
ill-advised decision to let
you go, especially all the
countless Gambians you
helped directly or indirectly-
not overlooking all the
personnel you personally
employed and mentored
at your internationally
renowned Daily Observer
newspaper. It was diffcult
to comprehend how a
non-Gambian came to the
Gambia with a national
mantle, Daily Observer that
every Gambia is proud of
and destroyed over night by
selfsh so called liberators
the 5 Juntas.
Although, Jammeh
and Samuel Doe tried to
silence him, with detention,
intimidation and sometimes
attempted murder of close
family members, Best
wasnt shaken; he continued
doing what he loved and
the right thing - standing
for the truth and the truth
only and speaking for the
voiceless. Gambians did
not understand military rule
but Mr. Best understands
and has lived in military
rule in Liberia and could
foresee what Gambians are
living today. I bet we could
rewind the clock and listen,
just a little more to you and
your Observer editorials.
Personally, we never
met, but through your
newspaper I am paying you
a tribute and homage to an
extraordinary man - with
charm, talent, intelligence
and warmth in equal
measure and a man who
has made a huge impact on
Gambian politics, sports,
entertainment, culture and
news.
The earlier diagnosis of
what has become of the
Jammeh regime will forever
be remembered among all
the other great editorials
he has brought to our
attention in the Gambias
news setting - but there
were many other brilliant
editorials we are grateful
for.
He was certainly both
a friend of the Gambia
and a fearless journalist,
full of plans to make
the print media in the
Gambia a force to reckon
with internationally. He
was and still is a huge
fgure in broadcasting, a
great professional and
a good friend of all the
Gambian people. He had
an extraordinary ability
to draw out the facts from
fction, good from bad, and
fore eye-sight to detect
hidden agendas or covert
operations by offcials and
leader. He knew exactly
where the real story lay and
how to get at it, and was
also a thoroughly kind and
good natured man.
Being interviewed by
the Daily Observer was
a luxury to the Gambian
people and it was always
a pleasure to wake up in
morning and read your
name on the days editorial.
You have saved lives and
defended the indefensible/
defenseless. But Mr. Bests
meticulous and captivating
politeness hid a mind like
a junior. Mr. Best could
do you over without you
realising it until it was
too late. He was a frst-
class reporter. He did very
solemn journalism; he did
very little of entertainment.
He was the most diversely
talented journalist in
African print media
dissemination history.
It was a terrible mistake
not to hold you in the
Gambia with utmost
respect and need. He is a
keeper like a loyal wife to
a bad husband (Jammeh).
Jammeh should have never
let him go. Looking how
the Daily Observer has lost
all credibility and valor
should be a testament to his
professionalism and good
reportage in the Gambia.
To hear about his forced
exit was a huge loss to the
Gambia. There has been
nobody else like him, and he
cannot be replaced. There
are a few generous reporters
who provided help to young
and ambitious Gambian
journalists, especially in the
early stages of their careers.
His reputation is intact
with the Gambia people,
if anything, Jammeh only
exposed to the Gambian
people his discreet personal
intentions as a leader to lead
without any accountability.
Best was made for
journalism and he
absolutely grasped the
medium and gave us in
the Gambia something
we never had - a quality
newspaper. Looks like
Journalism ran in his blood
and he achieved so many
things, and was also a great
family man as well. We are
so proud of him and there
was a lot of love in him.
His remarkable confdence
and work ethic spoke for
himself.
Happy birthday, Sir. You
deserve the title. What you
gave us in the Gambia will
never cease to operate in us.
Your newspaper will forever
be in Gambians heart. He
can jail and exile you, but
he cannot blackmail you.
T
he Liberian Institute of Certifed Public Accountants
hereby informs all its students, sponsors, and persons
interested in obtaining accountancy certifcation that
pre-registration for tutorials for the March 2014 Techni-
cian Certifcation Exams and May 2014 CPA Certifcation Exams,
respectively, is in progress at the Institutes offce on 4th Floor,
Lara Building, Randall Street (opposite Chariff Pharmacy). Pre-
registration is free and runs daily Mondays to Fridays from 9 AM
to 5 PM. Tutorial classes will commence on Monday, November
25, 2013.
Please be reminded that these tutorial classes will be conducted
by the team of experienced and versed expatriate Accounting in-
structors recruited with the support of USAID Governance and
Economic Management Support (GEMS) Project.
Persons in the following categories are particularly encouraged to
participate: controllers, fnance directors, accountants and auditors
of government ministries and agencies, private entities, NGOs,
and international organizations; professional staff of accounting
auditing frms; accounting instructors at various universities and
colleges; and university students majoring in accounting.
Liberian Institute of Certifed Public Accountants
Randall Street, Monrovia
PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT
St. Clement University is seeking applications from qualifed individuals for the position
of Vice President. Deadline for the submission of application is Wednesday November
20, 2013 at 4:00 p.m.
Only holders of Ph D. may apply and only shortlisted candidates will be further contacted
for anm interview. There will be attractive salary for this position.
Applications along with other supporting documents should be sent to:
Dr. Thomas G. Koon
Consultant & Professor of Education
Graduate Program in Education, G.D Building, First Floor
University of Liberia
Monrovia, Liberia
Phone #: 0886-525787
St. Clement University
Paynesville City, Montserrado County
Liberia, West Africa
Vacancy Announcement
T
his is to inform the
public that a passport
belonging to a
Tanzanian national,
LILIAN NELSON
MUSHI was stolen when some
unknown persons burglarized her
house in Yekepa, Nimba County.
The passport # is AB285537 and was
issued by the PCO in Dar es Salaam.
Anyone having any information
about the burglary or the missing
passport should please contact the
nearest police station.
MISSING PASSPORT
(Continued on page 15
Theophilus Totee Bettie
FUNERAL ANNOUNCEMENT
T
he Bettie, Richards, Innis, Mason,
Maximore, Darby and Clarke families
regret to announce the death of Mr.
Theophilus Totee Bettie, Deputy Governor
for Economic Policy of the Central Bank of Liberia.
This sad event occurred on November 8, 2013 at St.
Nicholas Hospital in Lagos, Nigeria while on offcial
business.
He leaves to mourn his loving wife of twenty fve
years Mrs. Enid Darby Bettie and his only child
Ms. Masaweh M. Bettie, Sisters: Evelyn Bettie,
Queenette Moore Willie, and Cynthia Bettie Benson
(deceased), Brothers: John Bettie (deceased), Mack
Bettie, Joe Lewis Bettie Jr. (deceased), Paye C. Bettie
(deceased), Harrison Bettie, Ynonjay Bettie, Roland
Bettie, Yarvogar Bettie, Aunts, Uncles, Cousins and
a host of other Relatives and Friends in Liberia, the
United States of America and Abroad.
Services will be held at the Saint Simon Baptist
Church, Horton Avenue, Capital By Pass, Monrovia,
Liberia.
ORDER OF SERVICE
Wake Keeping Friday, November 22, 2013 at 6:00
PM, Saint Simon Baptist Church
Funeral Services Saturday, November 23, 2013 at
10:00 AM, Saint Simon Baptist Church
Interment At the family plot located in Johnsonville,
Liberia
This announcement was brought in by his loving wife
of twenty fve (25) years, Mrs. Enid Darby Bettie, on
behalf of the family.
REPUBLIC OF LIBERIA
FORESTRY DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
INVITATION FOR BIDS
LIBERIA
Readiness Preparation Activities
Grant No.: TF012530-LR
Contract Title: Procurement of Motor Vehicles for Forestry
Development Authority and the Environmental Protection
Agency
Reference/NCB No: FDA/FCPF/GOODS/01
1. The Government of Liberia has received fnancing from the World Bank toward
the cost of the Readiness Preparation Activities, and intends to apply part of the pro-
ceeds toward payments under the contract for the Procurement of Motor Vehicles for
the Forestry Development Authority and the Environmental Protection Agency.
2. The Forestry Development Authority now invites sealed bids from eligible bid-
ders for the supply of the following vehicles
Lot Item
No.
Description Quantity Delivery period
1 1.1 4x4 Double Cab
Pickup
2No. 6 to 12 Weeks after signing of Contract

to be delivered to Monrovia, Liberia. Interested eligible bidders are to meet the fol-
lowing qualifcation criteria: i) Financial Capability and ii) Experience and Technical
Capacity. Additional details are provided in the Bidding Documents.
3. Bidding will be conducted through the National Competitive Bidding proce-
dures as specifed in the World Banks Guidelines: Procurement of Goods, Works and
Non-Consulting Services under IBRD Loans and IDA Credits & Grants by World Bank
Borrowers, January 2011 (Procurement Guidelines), and is open to all eligible bid-
ders as defned in the Procurement Guidelines. In addition, please refer to paragraphs
1.6 and 1.7 setting forth the World Banks policy on confict of interest.
4. Interested eligible bidders may obtain further information from the Forestry
Development Authority, REDD+ Implementation Unit, Attention: Saah A. David,
Jr., Email Address: fawasa@gmail.com or ephranu@yahoo.com and inspect the
bidding documents on working days from 0900 to 1700 hours at the address given
below from November 5, 2013.
5. A complete set of bidding documents in English may be purchased by inter-
ested eligible bidders upon the submission of a written application to the address below
and upon payment of a nonrefundable fee of One Hundred United States Dollars
(USD100.00) or its equivalent in a freely convertible currency. The method of payment
should be cash, payable to the Accounts Section of the Forestry Development Authority,
hence, obtaining a receipt as evidence for issuance of Bidding Document. The Bidding
Documents will be provided in hard copy or electronically, by email attachment. If any
foreign Bidder wishes to have a hard copy of the bid document mailed to them, such
Bidders will have to pay for courier services to get the bid document sent to them.
6. Bids must be delivered to the address below on or before 2:00 p.m. local time
on December 3, 2013. Electronic bidding WILL NOT be permitted. Late bids will
be rejected. Bids will be publicly opened in the presence of the bidders designated
representatives and anyone who choose to attend at the address below.
7. All bids must be accompanied by a Bid Security of One thousand, fve hun-
dred United States Dollars.
8. The address(es) mentioned above are:
For obtaining information and bid submissions: For Bid Opening:
Readiness Preparation Activities Managing Directors Conference Room
REDD+ Implementation Unit Forestry Development Authority
Forestry Development Authority, Whein Town, Bernard Farm
Attn: Saah A. David, Jr.,National Project Coordinator Mount Barclay, Liberia
Whein Town, Bernard Farm Tel: +231 880699711/+231 88
6567224
Mount Barclay, Liberia
Tel: +231 880699711/+231 886567224
Email: fawasa@gmail.com or ephranu@yahoo.com
Web site: www.emansion.gov.lr; www.ppcc.gov.lr
11
T
he Government of Liberia in 2006 created via an Executive Order, the Liberia
National Commission on Small Arms,consistent with relevant international
protocols and treaties on arms control and in furtherance of its commitment to
promote and consolidate peace and stability. The Commission later in August
2012 gained permanent legal status through a Legislative Act which established the full
mandate and powers of the Commission to, among others, provide, as required, policy
guidance, research and monitoring of national efforts to control the fow of arms and
prevent, combat and eradicate the illicit trade and proliferation of Small arms and light
weapons (SALW) within and across the borders of Liberia.
Pursuant to Article VI, Sections (2) & (3) of the Act establishing the Commission and
which empowers the Commission through the Chairperson to set up a Technical Sec-
retariat to run the day-to-day affairs of the Commission, including a Coordinator and
other competent professional staff, through a recruitment process and on such terms
and conditions as the Commission may establish;
The Commission hereby invites applications from suitably qualifed Liberians to oc-
cupy various positions (as described below) within the Technical Secretariat of the
Liberia National Commission on Small Arms. Interested individuals are encouraged to
submit application letters with detailed curriculum vitae (CV), including telephone and
email contacts, copies of educational certifcates and names and contact details of three
references of high standing. All applications must be addressed to:
James M. Fromayan
Chairman
Liberia National Commission on Small Arms
Governance Commission Building
9th Street, Sinkor, Monrovia
Deadline for receipt of applications is Monday, 02 December, 2013 at 16:00 hours.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted to attend interviews .Previous title holders
under the Transitional Secretariat are encouraged to apply, if interested.
1. COORDINATOR
As head of the Technical Secretariat and working under the supervision of the Chair-
man of the Liberia National Commission on Small Arms, the Coordinator will be re-
sponsible for the day-to-day running of the Commission in such a manner to ensure
consistent achievement of the Commissions mission, goals and objectives.
Duties and responsibilities
Key duties include:
Ensure that the organization has a long-range strategy which achieves its mis-
sion, and toward which it makes consistent and timely progress;
Provide leadership in developing programs, organizational and fnancial plans
with theCommission and Technical Secretariat, and carry out plans and poli-
cies authorized by the Commission;
Promote active and broad participation of all stakeholders in all areas of the
organizations work, including relevant governmental actors, development
partners, the security sector, and civil society;
Maintain offcial records and documents, and ensure compliance with the
Commissions mandate, policies and all relevant regulations.
Maintain a working knowledge of signifcant developments and trends in the
feld of small arms and light weapons (SALW) and the control thereof;
Publicize the activities of the organization, its programs and goals with ap-
proval of the Commission through its Chairman.
Facilitate the holding of regular and called meetings of the Commission
through the preparation and circulation of citations, the preparation of agenda
for the Chairmans approval, and the preparation and distribution of minutes of
the meeting to all members;
Supervise the recruitment, employment and release of all personnel, both paid
staff and temporary.
Ensure that job descriptions are developed, that regular performance evalua-
tions are held, and that sound human resource practices are in place.
Perform other tasks as may be assigned by the Commission through its Chair-
man.
Required Education, Experience, and Skills/Knowledge
Education/Experience: An advanced University degree (Masters) in Management,
Vacancies Announcement
Public Administration, Peace and Security Studies or related feld. As much as 7 years
experience in a senior management position is desirable.
Skills/Knowledge:
Demonstrates strong leadership, interpersonal and team building skills, includ-
ing negotiation skills;
Knowledge and skill in applying the principles and practices of management;
Ability to plan, organize, coordinate and direct the activities of staff;
Ability to develop and administer budgets and uphold good value for money
principles;
Understanding of the institutions principles, practices and structure;
Ability to work effectively with stakeholders, staff and offcials, and others
with whom the commission is directly or indirectly related;
Excellent writing and spoken communication skills, including presentations.
2. DIRECTOR OF PROGRAMS
The Director of Programs serves as the principal deputy to the Coordinator and shall
assist the Coordinator in the day-to-day running of the Commission. He/She shall be
responsible for and oversee all aspects relating to program planning and management
functions, providing support for programs/projects designs and preparation of techni-
cal proposals including preparation of project budgets, project implementation, moni-
toring and evaluation and the development of technical reports and other documents
for the Commission.
Dutiesand Responsibilities
Key duties include:
Assist the Coordinator in providing leadership and strategic vision for the com-
mission;
Program planning and administration, including activities such as preparation
of annual work plans and budgets, design of technical assistance programs/
projects, national conferences, publications and research projects.
Preparing and managing grants and contracts, including development of grant
proposals and applications, project scheduling, project monitoring and evalu-
ation, and supervision of budgets.
Developing reports on the business and activities of the commission to include
corporate reports, grant reports, research documents, and position papers.
Maintain a working knowledge of signifcant developments and trends in the
feld of small arms and the control thereof;
Perform other tasks as may be required and assigned by the Coordinator.
Required Education, Experience, and Skills/Knowledge
Education/Experience: Minimum of Bachelors degree in any of the social sciences.
As much as 5years experience in similar position with similar broad and specifc re-
sponsibilities desirable. This should include experience of program development and
contract management.
Skills/Knowledge:
Knowledge of program development and implementation, monitoring and
evaluation;
Ability to develop and administer budgets and uphold good value for money
principles;
Understanding of the corporations principles, practices and structure;
Demonstrated ability to effectively network with multi-stakeholders groups
including government, security sector agencies, civil society, community
based organizations and international NGOs;
Excellent writing and spoken communication skills, including presentations.
3. FINANCE OFFICER
Working under the supervision of the Coordinator, the Financial Offcer will generally
ensure that the fnance function of the Commission provides effective, transparent and
legally appropriate support to the Commissions programs in conformity with GOL
fnancial management requirements, norms and international best practices.
Duties and Responsibilities
Work with the Coordinator on the strategic vision and developing a plan which
fnancially underpins this, and identifes appropriate funding streams;
Set up and oversee in cooperation with the Coordinator the operation of a f-
OFFICE OF THE CHAIRMAN
(Continued on page 13
REPUBLIC OF LIBERIA
LIBERIA NATIONAL COMMISSION ON SMALL ARMS (LiNCSA)
Ground Floor, Foreign Ministry Building
Monrovia, Liberia
Mobile: 0886554450 / 0777029902
Email: lincsal13@gmail.com
nancial and fnancial reporting systems for the Commission in line with GOL
fnancial management requirements;
Provide information and advice to the Commission on budgets, procurement,
fnancial and administrative regulations, cost norms and etc.;
Exercise authority over budget controls and ensure the day to day functions
of tracking income and expenditure through record keeping; Oversee the pro-
duction of monthly reports including reconciliations;
Maintain the Commissions bank accounts and facilitate with banks for any
query;
Assist the Commission in identifying new funding opportunities, the drafting
of prospective programmatic budgets, and determining cost effectiveness of
prospective service delivery;
Assess the fnancial benefts of all prospective contracts and advise the Com-
mission on programmatic design and implementation matters;
Ensure adequate controls are installed and that substantiating documentation
is approved and available such that all purchases may pass independent and
governmental audits;
Oversee the management and coordination of all fscal reporting activities for
the Commission;
Oversee all purchasing and payroll activity of the Commission;
Record and maintain assets of the Commission and ensure assets are correctly
labeled;
Ensure adequate cash fow to meet the organizations needs;
Maintain an effcient, robust, transparent fling system which is easily acces-
sible to internal or external inspection and scrutiny;
Undertake any other duties as may be required and directed by the Coordina-
tor.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Education: A minimum of B.Sc. Degree in Accounting or its equivalent. Certifed
Public Accountant (CPA) preferred.
Experience
Working knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP)
Five years of fnancial experience and management experience within a gov-
ernmental department or reputable private institution
Computer literacy, particularly excel but also offce, word and outlook
Experience in working in partnership with international NGOs is desirable
4. COMMUNICATIONS & OUTREACH OFFICER
The Communications and Outreach Offcer shall provide communication, outreach
and public relations support to the Commission. Working under the supervision of the
Coordinator, the Communication and Outreach Offcer shall be responsible for the
various elements of the job description listed below.
Duties and Responsibilities
Leads the development of a robust communication and outreach strategy for
the Commission and ensures its periodic review and updating;
ensures the production of and day-to-day information dissemination through
various communication modes and channels, of Commissions programs and
activities, including action plans, policies, regulations, eventsand campaigns,
as well as information on progress of the Commission to the public, govern-
mental agencies and development partners;
leads the development of public information and outreach materials such as
brochures, newsletters, posters, fyers and billboards;
liaising with the IT Offcer, designs and manages a Website for the Commis-
sion;
Serves as a liaison between authorities of the Commission and the public on
any and all media related matters;
Leads in the organization of other communication/PR activities and social
events as well as the coordination of periodic press briefngs for the Commis-
sion and visiting international institutions and stakeholders;
Undertake advocacy activities on behalf of the Commission as directed by
the Coordinator;
Performs other tasks as required and assigned by the Coordinator
Education and Experience
Education:Minimum Bachelor degree in communications, public relations or related
feld.
Experience
Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience
Signifcant experience developing the following communication tools: press
releases, media interviews, workshops/conferences, success stories, website
maintenance, etc.
Must possess excellent oral and written communication skills
Understanding of the institutions principles, practices and structure;
Demonstrated ability to effectively network with multi-stakeholders groups
including government, security sector agencies, civil society, community
based organizations and international NGOs
Ability to handle multiple tasks, meet deadlines and track and report on prog-
ress
Fluency in English and ability to use standard technology packages, eg. Word,
PowerPoint, and Excel are required.
5. IT OFFICER
The IT Offcer will work under the supervision of the Coordinator and shall be
responsible for managing the Commissions computer and information systems; and
this responsibility includes all aspects of Network Administration, updates, computer
repair, server maintenance and/or repair, disaster recovery, and programming.
Duties & Responsibilities
Confgure, install and maintain all computers, fle servers, networks cabling,
and other network equipment, devises, systems, upgrades, modems, and disk
drives;
Asses and/or analyze networks, systems and applications to identify and cor-
rect malfunctions and other operating problems;
Provide technical services to departments regarding proper use and/or main-
tenance of computers, and provide repair services when required;
Establish and support network disk and tape backup and disaster recovery;
Oversee and perform software and/or hardware installation, and network op-
erating system upgrades, and maintain site licenses as required;
Plan and implement network security, including building frewalls, fle per-
missions, and fle system integrity, and supervise the addition and/or deletion
of users;
Develop and maintain specifc databases as required by the Commission;
Provide hardware and software maintenance training for employees as re-
quired, and develop appropriate professional development plan for IT staff;
Maintain an active liaison with the IT industry with respect to advances in
relevant state-of-the-art technology, equipment and systems;
Supervise the assignment and performance of section staff, and perform all
other tasks that may be assigned.
Qualifcation
Education: A Bachelor degree in Computer Science or its equivalent.
Experience:
Must have knowledge and experience working in active directory, domain ad-
ministration, and the primary network services (DNS, WINS, DHCP, etc.)
Knowledge of network architecture (VLANs) desirable;
Minimum 4 years experience as a senior IT supervisor
Experience in training co-workers at a beginner and advance level
Ability to understand and interpret technical manuals and written and verbal
instructions
Profciency in oral and written communication in English
REPUBLIC OF LIBERIA
LIBERIA NATIONAL COMMISSION ON SMALL ARMS (LiNCSA)
Ground Floor, Foreign Ministry Building
Monrovia, Liberia
Mobile: 0886554450 / 0777029902
Email: lincsal13@gmail.com
Ridding Liberia of Small Arms
13
Vacancies Announcement
REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST
(CONSULTING SERVICES INDIVIDUAL CONSULTANT SELECTION)
Assignment Titles:
1. Support Engineer for Special Assignment in the Physical Audit Unit of the Department of
Expenditure and Debt Management
2. Database Administrator (2 positions)
The Republic of Liberia has received a Financing from the Swedish International Development
Cooperation Agency (SIDA), the United States Agency for International Development(USAID), the
International Development Association (IDA) and the African Development Bank (AfDB) toward the cost
of an Integrated Public Financial Management Reform Project (IPFMRP), and it intends to apply part of
the proceeds of this fnancing for consulting services.
The consulting services (the Services) include the following:
1. ASupport Engineer for Special Assignment in the Physical Audit Unit of
the Department of Expenditure and Debt Management
The Support Engineer will support the Ministry of Finance in undertaking due diligence so as to ensure the
cost-effective and effcient application of public resources to road projects.
The main tasks of the Special Assignment will be as follows:
a) Review technical project completion reports as against approved contracts on road works and recom-
mend site visits to the Department;
b) Support visits to project sites and consult with members of the team on the completeness and quality
of road works undertaken;
c) Provide other forms of support (e.g. training) to staff within the Physical Audit Unit on technical mat-
ters relating to road works.
The assignment is on Retainer basis for one (1) year.
2. Database Administrator
Serve as the DBA on the IFMIS and collaborate with the Network and System teams.
Oversee the database and application function of FreeBalance and ensure a smooth operation of
the system various modules and databases.
Manage and supervise all IFMIS technical processes and support all related utilities and inter-
faces to other systems.
Provide expertise in the continuous improvement of the IFMIS and other PFM systems that are
resident in the Data Center and the mini Data Center.
Provide objective recommendations to the DCM in addressing emerging challenges within the
Information Systems reams of the Data Center and Disaster Recovery Center.
Train, supervise and evaluate junior DBAs and maintain effective employee relations at the
Ministry of Finance, MDC/DRC and IFMIS rollout M&As.
Design appropriate policies and strategies to support effcient and effective implementation of
IFMIS and other PFM systems.
Provide technical support in the implementation of IFMIS and other PFM systems business
continuity policies, plans and procedures.
Help with policies and strategies development for the IFMIS systems.
Aid in ensuring that business continuity is guaranteed by instituting policies and procedures.
Maintain a log of support issues reported and solutions provided.
Prepare and implement a routine maintenance schedule for the IFMIS and other PFM systems.
Provide support on interface of other IT systems, such as the ITAS and ASYCUDA
Ensure proper and adequate backup of the IFMIS and other PFM databases.
The assignment is for one (1) year.
The Ministry of Financenow invites eligible individual Local Consultants(Consultants) to indicate their
interest in providing the Services. Interested Consultants should provide information demonstrating that
they have the required qualifcations and
relevantexperience to perform the Services.The shortlisting criteria are:
1. SUPPORT ENGINEER
a) Must have at minimum a BSc degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent;
b) Must be a licensed and/or certifed engineer under the Liberian Laws;
c) Must have ten years of progressive professional engineering experience ( of which 5 years must be
in project management) ;
d) Must be computer literate ( have some knowledge of a project management software);
e) Must have expertise in estimating material quantities, labor and other resources needed to undertake
road projects;
f) Must be willing to travel extensively across Liberia; and
g) Must be fuent in English and have good writing skills.
2. Database Administrator
a. Bachelor degree in an IT related discipline from an accredited institution with minimum of 5 years of
DBA/database development experience preferred.
b. Non IT degree candidates MUST have minimum bachelor degree with 7 years of verifable DBA/da-
tabase development experience. Certifcation in Microsoft SQL or Oracle database is an added advantage.
c. Thorough knowledge of data processing theories, principles and practices with specifc emphasis on
data production, networks, information systems and software development life cycle.
d. Strong profciencies in the following: Oracle, SQL Server, Windows Server 2008, Visual Basic, C++,
Microsoft Offce, Web Development(PHP, Java, Perl), DNS, DHCP, Virtualization, Storage, TCP/IP, Ac-
tive Directory, etc.
e. Strong hands-on experience in working with web based application and providing end-user support.
Working knowledge of a Data Center/Disaster Recovery site would be an added advantage.
The attention of interested Consultants is drawn to paragraph 1.9 of the World Banks Guidelines: Selec-
tion and Employment of Consultants [under IBRD Loans and IDA Credits & Grants] by World Bank
Borrowers, January 2011 (Consultant Guidelines).
The Consultant will be selected in accordance with the Individual Consultant Selection methodset
out in the Consultant Guidelines.
Further information can be obtained at the address below during offce hours 0900 to 1600 hours.
Expressions of interest must be delivered in a written form to the address below (in person, or by mail, or
by fax, or by e-mail) by 6th December, 2013. Envelopes must be marked with the relevant position.
Integrated Public Financial Management Reform Project (IPFMRP)
Attn: Mr. Bernard Jappah, PFM Reforms Coordinator
Ministry of Finance, 4th Floor
Broad and Mechlin Streets
Monrovia, Liberia
Tel:+231-886512462
E-mail: bjappah@liftliberia.gov.lr
Cc: ivanofei@hotmail.com
Republic of Liberia
Integrated Financial Management Reform Project; Ministry of Finance
Credit No.: IDA50260
T
he Liberia Institute of Protocol & Etiquette (LIPE) is pleased
to announce the Post-graduate diploma training program in pro-
tocol and etiquette. The Liberia Institute of Protocol & Etiquette
(LIPE) is a corporate etiquette, protocol training and professional de-
velopment institution with years of experience in delivering custom
designed training sessions and workshops. We effectively educate and
coach our participants the empowering skills of diplomatic/govern-
mental and international protocol as well as business and corporate
etiquette, dining skills, and professional image strategies.
The Institute has added to its curriculum for academic 2013/2014 a
course in Peace and Confict Resolution and Management. This
course introduces students to the processes of understanding and
changing social conditions in order to lead to a more peaceful, just,
and confict free society and world.
Requirement for enrollment: Candidate must be College graduate or
graduating seniors.
Registration is now in progress at the National Law Library on Ash-
mun Street opposite the Centennial Memorial Pavilion for a fee of
US$25.00 or its equivalent in LD. Classes will be conducted on Satur-
days at 3:00 6:00 p.m. on the Institutes Main Campus in Chocolate
City, Gardnerville, Monrovia. For additional information, please call
Nos. 0886-514980/0777 -061847, or email us: liprotetiquette2007@
yahoo.com.
Signed:
The Administration
LIBERIA INSTITUTE OF PROTOCOL & ETIQUETTE (LIPE)
POST-GRADUATE DIPLOMA PROGRAM
IN PROTOCOL & ETIQUETTE
Treasury Operations - Central Bank of Liberia
THE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING:
1. Prepare all academic reports and correspondence;
2. Have oversight of the academic calendar and academic schedules;
3. Ensure the timely preparation and submission of required reports by Deans and
instructional faculty;
4. Ensure the adherence to the UL Academic Management Policies;
5. Ability to train offce staff;
6. Attend all meetings falling under the purview of the Offce Academic Affairs and
Provost;
7. Assist the Offce of Vice President for Academic Affairs and Provost to accomplish
all academic goals and objectives;
8. Serve as a liaison between the Offce of Academic Affairs and the Deans.
QUALIFICATIONS (Education and Experience)
1. Must have a Master Degree (PhD. Preferred) in the social sciences and humanities,
or in Higher Education Administration;
2. Ability to work with diverse groups of individuals;
3. Must be innovative with strong leadership, interpersonal, and communication
skills;
4. Must have a minimum of fve years of working experience in management positions;
5. Ability to work with Microsoft Offce applications.
ALL APPLICATIONS SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO:
Chair of the Search Committee
The Offce of the Vice President for Academic
Affairs & Provost
P.O. BOX 9020
Monrovia Liberia
The Deadline for application and submission of all documents is November 30, 2013

UNIVERSITY OF LIBERIA
Capitol Hill, P.O.BOX 8020
Monrovia, Liberia

ANNOUNCEMENT FOR THE POSITION OF
EXECUTIVE ACADEMIC OFFICER, UNIVERSITY OF
LIBERIA
Capitol Hill, P.O. BOX 8020
Monrovia, Liberia
Duties and responsibilities include the following:
1. Support and promote the vision and mission of the University of Liberia;
2. Be proactive and innovative on issues relating to student admission, registration and
graduation;
3. Develop measurable goals and objectives for all areas of the Offce of Enrollment Management;
4. Analyze and interpret student data relative to the trends in student enrollment and make
appropriate recommendations;
5. Recommend for hire, supervise and evaluate the Enrollment Management Staff;
6. Organize and implement registration for each semester at all campuses;
7. Collect, record, report, and maintain student records, (e.g. grades, registration data, transcripts,
etc);
8. Identify opportunities for professional growth for the staff of Enrollment Management;
9. Establish a system of continual assessment of current policies and procedures for improvement;
10. Provide leadership in the development of strategic plans;
11. Evaluate the effectiveness of current policies and procedures to ensure students receive
maximum services effciently;
12. Coordinate and collaborate with heads of academic units and give advice on policies relating
to grades, transfers, re-admissions, withdrawals, and academic standing;
1. Must have a Master Degree (PhD. Preferred) in the Social Sciences and Humanities, or in
Higher Education Administration;
2. Ability to work with diverse groups of individuals;
3. Must be innovative with strong leadership, interpersonal, and communication skills;
4. Must have a minimum of fve years of working experience in enrollment management /
management positions;
5. Must have strong IT skills.
The Offce of the Vice President for Academic Affairs and Provost
P.O. BOX 9020
Monrovia Liberia

Monrovia, Liberia

Announcement for the position Enrollment
Management.
Monrovia, Liberia
Duties and responsibilities include the following:
1. Support and promote the vision and mission of the University of Liberia;
2. Supervise and actively participate in the preparation of UL Entrance Exams;
3. Coordinate and administer all of UL Entrance Exams;
4. Develop and conduct training/workshops for all individuals with oversight of the
registration and administration of the Entrance Exams;
5. Score the exam and provide results to the President and Faculty Senate;
6. Provide list of eligible candidates based on guidelines set forth by the Faculty Senate;
7. Prepare and provide analysis of exams results to the President of the University of Liberia,
the Vice President for Academic Affairs and Provost, the Faculty Senate and other relevant
partners (e.g. Ministry of Education, Principals of High Schools) for decision making;
8. Provide continuous assessments of exam development, administration, and evaluation;
1. MA/MSc. in tests and measurements, Higher Education Administration or Social
Sciences;
2. Ability to work with diverse groups of individual;
3. Must be innovative with strong leadership, interpersonal, and communication skills;
4. Must have a minimum of fve years in higher education testing and evaluation or
management positions;
5. Demonstration of leadership, interpersonal and communication skills;
6. Evidence of high moral integrity.
7. Strong IT skills.
The Offce of the Vice President for Academic Af fairs and Provost
P.O. BOX 9020
Monrovia Liberia

Monrovia, Liberia

Announcement for the Position of Director for
Testing and Evaluation, University of Liberia
(UL)
Monrovia, Liberia
1. The Government of Liberia through the Liberia Extractive Industries
Transparency Initiative (LEITI) has received a grant of UA270,000
(US$409,000) from the Fragile State Facility (Pillar III) of the African
Development Bank, to fnance the Technical Assistance and Capacity
Building Support to the Liberia Extractive Industries Transparency
Initiative (TCB-LEITI) project.
2. The principal objectives of this project are:
a) To enhance revenue transparency through in-depth reporting, dissemi-
nation of reconciliation reports;
b) Strengthening contract transparency by reviewing the post award pro-
cess, and
c) Build capacity of stakeholder on the Multi-Stakeholders Steering
Group (MSG) and staff of the LEITI.
3. The project includes the following components:
I. Post Award Performance and Publication will include conducting
of independent audits and / or investigations of the process by which
each material concession, contract, license and other right awarded in
2012 by the Government of Liberia in respect of the forestry, mining,
oil, agriculture and other designated resource sectors in Liberia in order
to determine whether each was awarded in compliance with applicable
Liberian Laws.
II. Institutional Capacity Building will include building the capacity of
civil society for continuous dialogue and engagement with the extractive
industry. This component will also focus on the capacity building needs
of the LEITI Multi-Stakeholders Steering Group (MSG) and traditional
leaders to enhance their full understanding of the non-renewability of the
countrys extractive resources, and how they can participate and engage
with other stakeholders on the prudent use of these extractive resources.
This component also includes capacity building activities for the LEITI
staff to enhance their monitoring and evaluating roles of the extractive
sectors.
III. Stakeholder Participation this component will provide technical
and fnancial support to civil society organizations in the Mining, Oil,
Agriculture sectors, Gold & Diamond Miners and Brokers, and conduct
GOL and LEITI joint workshop; fund Multi-Stakeholders constituency
feedback mechanisms and provide awareness and sensitization to urban
and rural communities.
4. Procurement:
a) All consulting services required for the project will be procured in
accordance with the African Development Banks Rules and Procedures
for the Use of Consultants, May 2008 Edition(revised July 2012), using
relevant Bank Standard Bidding Documents.
b) Consultancy Services relating to communication, audit implementa-
tion shall be procured through short listing of individual consultants.
c) Audit services shall be procured by shortlisting of frms, using Least
Cost Selection (LCS).
d) The Services of Capacity Building training shall be procured through
short listing of frms using Quality and Cost Based Selection (QCBS).
Bidding documents are expected to be available from February, 2014.
5. Interested bidders may obtain further information, and should confrm
their interest, by contacting:
Liberia Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (LEITI)
Old Bureau of Budget Building, Adjacent the Executive
Mansion, Capitol Hill, Monrovia, Liberia
Konah D. Karmo
Deputy Head of Secretariat
Tel #: +231886546997/ +231 886823477
E-mail: kdkarmo@leiti.org.Ir

Office of the Secretariat Old Bureau of the Budget Office Adjacent the Executive Mansion Monrovia, Liberia

Liberia Extractive Industries
Transparency Initiative
OFFICE OF THE SECRETARIAT
Republic of Liberia
Technical Assistance and Capacity Building
Support to the Liberia Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (TCB-LEITI)
GENERAL PROCUREMENT NOTICE
NATIONAL COMPETITIVE BUILDING NCB
Invitation for Bids (IFB)
THE SUPPLY OF FOOD ITEMS
IFB NO.: MOE/KRTTI/NCB/001/2013/2014
1. Kakata Rural Teacher Training Institute has received
budgetary allocation from the Republic of Liberia and
intends to apply part of it to fund eligible payments under the
contract for the Supply of Food Items and Fuel Lubricant.
2. The KAKATA RURAL TEACHER TRAINING
INSTITUTE (KRTTI) now invites sealed bids from eligible
and qualifed bidders for the SUPPLY OF FOOD ITEMS,
FUEL & LUBRICANTS, STATIONARIES, CLEANING
MATERIALS AND DRUGS
3. Bidding will be conducted through the National Competitive
Bidding (NCB) procedures specifed in the Public
Procurement & Concessions Act (PPCA) and approved by
the Public Procedure & Concessions Commission (PPCC),
and is open to all bidders from Eligible Source Countries as
defned in the Guidelines.
4. Interested eligible bidders may obtain further information
from the Procurement Unit located on the Institution
Campus in Margibi County, Kakata City inspect the Bidding
Documents at the address given below from Monday,
November 4, 2013 to Wednesday December 4, 2013
beginning 9:00AM to 4:00PM.
5. A complete set of Bidding Documents in English may be
purchased by interested bidders for a non-refundable fee of
US$50.00 Per Lot and can be obtained from the Procurement
Unit, Kakata Rural Teacher Training Institute (KRTTI)
Campus Margibi County by a representative.
6. Deadline for submission of bids is Wednesday December
4, 2013 at 12:00 noon. All bids must be accompanied by a
Bid Security in the amount of US$3,000.00. Bids coming
in after the deadline will be rejected. Submissions will be
opened in the presence of Firms/Companies who choose
to attend on Wednesday December 4, 2013 at 12M in the
conference room, of the Institution. PLEASE NOTE THAT
ELECTRONIC BIDS ARE NOT ACCEPTABLE.
7. All bids must be addressed and submitted to: Procurement
Unit Kakata Rural Teacher Training Institution (KRTTI)
Main Campus.
On Wednesday, December 4, 2013, the Non-governmental Organizations (NGOs) of Liberia will come together
in Monrovia for a fair celebrating the theme: Liberias Transformation Through Partnerships. The fair will
be held at the Executive Pavilion from 10:00am 5:00pm. The fair is hosted by The Liberian International Non-
Governmental Organization (LINGO) Forum, a network of International NGOs in Liberia established in 1997. The
mission of the network is to act as a focal point for NGO information dissemination in Liberia and to facilitate and
enhance the work of its members.
The LINGO Forum has recognized that the perceptions and working environment of NGOs are changing in Liberia,
as the role of NGOs in the development agenda is unclear to many citizens and stakeholders. Over the years, NGOs
have worked towards reaching the needs of the Liberian people through various program interventions and regularly
report to donors and partners on their progress and success. In the spirit of transparency, the LINGO Forum mem-
bers are committed to publically hold themselves accountable to their benefciaries and will report in a public fair.

The fair will therefore provide NGOs a forum for reporting on accomplishments, cultivating relationships, showcas-
ing program impact, and creating awareness among the public. The fair also aims to strengthen the partnerships and
collaboration among NGOs, Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) and the principal service providers and govern-
ment bodies of Liberia. Over 60 national and international NGOs operating in Liberia will be represented at the fair.

The daylong event will consist of an offcial program followed by an open public exhibition. The opening program
will include speeches from key stakeholders and the presentation of a report on the impact of NGOs over the past
ten years of peace in Liberia.
NGO Fair
Press Release
DAILY OBSERVER Wednesday, November 20, 2013
Wednesday, November 20, 2013 Page 20
THE GENERAL PUBLIC IS HEREBY ADVISED THAT THE PHOTOGRAPHS ABOVE
ARE THOSE OF FORMER EMPLOYEES WHO ARE NO LONGER IN THE EMPLOY
OF OMEGA INSURANCE COMPANY. ANYONE TRANSACTING BUSINESS WITH
THEM WILL BE DOING SO AT HIS/HER OWN RISKS. FURTHERMORE, JUSTIN A.
RICHARDS IS NEEDED TO ASSIST WITH AN ONGOING INVESTIGATION. ANYONE
KNOWING HIS WHEREABOUT SHOULD CONTACT THE MANAGEMENT OF OMEGA
INSURANCE COMPANY.
PLEASE LET THIS NOTICE SERVE AS A SERIOUS WARNING TO THE GENERAL
PUBLIC.
WE CAN BE CONTEACTED AT CELL NUMBERS:
0777700092/0886424465/0886723035/0886205592
THANK YOU.
THE MANAGEMENT
Omega Insurance
Tubman Blvd & 5th Street Sinkor;
Monrovia, Liberia
Tel. 231-777-700-092
CLARESA C. DELINE ABRAHAM J. BOYE
PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT
JUSTINE A. RICHARDS
ANNOUNCEMENT OF ENVIRONMETAL SOCIAL HEALTH IMPACT
ASSESSMENT (ESHIA)t
Digby Wells Environmental (Pty) Ltd
Mr Nestus Bredenhann or
Ms Lerato Ratsoenyane
Phone: +27 11 789 9495
Fax: +27 11 789 9498
lerato.ratsoenyane@digbywells.com or nestus.breden-
dann@digbywells.com
T
he general public and all interested parties are hereby informed that Putu Iron Ore Mining Inc. (PIOM) propose to de-
velop an iron ore mine in Mount Jideh, located in Putu, Grand Gedeh County, Republic of Liberia. PIOM is part of, an
international metals and mining company Severstal Resources based in Russia.
The project aims to mine iron ore with the production of 25 million tonnes per annum (Mtpa) iron ore concentrate through a stan-
dard processing technology. The transportation is expected to be via rail to the Liberian coast and shipment from a new port fa-
cility, in Grand Butu Point, in Greenville. The project also includes the refurbishment of the Zwedru Greenville Road, 185 km.
The major mine infrastructure will include a mining pit, waste rock dumps, processing plant, tailings management facility, mine
camp and water storage facility which will be located at Putu, in Grand Gedeh County, approximately 60 km south of Zwedru
(direct distance).
The product will be transported by railway from the mining area to a proposed new port facility at the Liberian coast. A number
of port options have been considered, namely Greenville/Grand Butu Point (Sinoe County), Grand Cess (Grand Kru County)
and King Williams Port (Sinoe County), however the Greenville/Grand Butu point is the preferred port location of the three.
The timeframe for construction of the mine is expected to be two (2) years, while the life time of the mine is estimated to be
80 years.).
In keeping with Section 11 of the Environmental Protection and Management Law of the Republic of Liberia and Annex
1 (Section 6), all new projects that fall under the Environmental Laws of Liberia EIA mandatory listing, (13) Building and
Civil Engineering Industries and (15) Extractive Industries are subject to an environmental study. A pre-feasibility study was
completed in August 2012 in the form of an Environmental and Social Scoping Study. The project is now entering the feasibility
phase of necessary studies.
Based on the above, Putu Iron Ore Mining, Inc. has contracted the services of Atkins Ltd (Atkins) to undertake the ESHIA
which will include the completion of relevant environmental and social studies required by the EPA for the issuance of envi-
ronmental authorization. Atkins is using the services of Digby Wells Environmental and Earth Environmental Consultancy to
assist in completing the relevant specialist studies for the proposed project. The Consultants will also undertake stakeholder
engagement at every stage of the project. This is aimed to facilitate the participation of the general public and affected parties
in raising views and comments perceived related to the project. All specialist studies will be carried out in order to provide
information pertaining to potential environmental and social impacts that may result from activities of the project and provide
relevant mitigation measures in the ESHIA.
Public meetings will be held at the following venues:
Monrovia
Wednesday 20 November 2013 at 2:00 p.m., Luyken Guesthouse (Congo Town)
Greenville
Friday 22 November 2013 at 2:00 p.m., Greenville City Hall (Greenville)
Zwedru
Monday 25 November 2013 at 08:30 a.m., Zwedru City Hall (Zwedru)
Details of the project are available for inspection at the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) of Liberia, 4th Street, Sinkor,
Monrovia.
All persons having views, comments or concerns regarding the proposed project are encouraged to contact the following ad-
dresses:
Earth Environmental Consultancy, Inc.
P.O. Box 1891
Warren St/Camp John Road
Monrovia Liberia
Phone: 0886 592 448/ 0777 518 443
earth.environmental@yahoo.com
In Monrovia at Night,
Commercial Drivers Hike
Transport Fares
By Edwin M. Fayia III
D
espite the
Ministry of
Tr a n s p o r t s
stern warning
to commercial drivers
against hiking transport
fares, night hours have
become the precious times
for commercial drivers to
arbitrarily hike fares in
Monrovia.
As a result of such
violation on the part of
the commercial drivers
and other public service
transport providers,
business people and
the huge commuting
population of Monrovia
continue to fnd things very
diffcult.
The Liberian Government
has not been able to
provide adequate public
transport buses for the
staggering population of
Monrovia over years for yet
unexplained reasons.
Previous approved
transport fares by the
Ministry of Commerce
in collaboration with the
Transport Ministry from
Paynesville, Red-light to
Central Monrovia had been
LD$60.00 in the taxi-cab
and LD$35.00 in the mini
buses.
As of November 18,
2013, commuters at the
commercial districts of
Red-light in Paynesville,
Duala Bushrod Island,
Waterside, Johnson Street,
McDonald Street and
several parts of Monrovia
and its environs, were seen
in an angry mood that led to
arguments with commercial
drivers over the hike in
transport fares.
Since the ban imposed on
commercial motorcyclists
not to ply major routes in
Central Monrovia, taxi
cabs and other commercial
drivers have dramatically
stepped up transport
fares beyond the reach of
ordinary Liberians.
Interestingly, the
Ministry of Transport
recently announced the
deployment of transport
fares monitors in Monrovia
and its environs in order to
counter-check the action
of commercial drivers
transport providers.
Regrettably, owing to
the acute shortage of
commercial vehicles in
Monrovia, commercial
drivers and other public
service transport providers
have in earnest been putting
two passengers in the front
seats and sometimes in the
trunk of their cars.
Sadly, such monitors
according to the affected
commuters are yet to
be seen carrying out the
Ministrys directives on
violators of the improved
transport fares in Monrovia
and its environs.
In several encounters with
commuters and business
people at three separate
points in Monrovia, the
consensus is that the
Ministry of Transport and
Commerce and Industry
should quickly intervene in
order to provide some relief
to Monrovias commuters
and business people.
In separate comments,
they urged the Liberian
Government and
stakeholders in the
transport sector to work
out concrete modalities
that would enhance the free
movement of people, goods
and services in Monrovia
and its environs.
Businessman Samuel B.
Reeves, 55, of the Red-light
Market in Paynesville told
the Daily Observer Tuesday
those commercial drivers
especially the ones driving
taxi-cabs no longer regard
and respect commuters.
Madam Esther Hodges,
33, a wholesale dealer of
bitter balls and oranges at
the Duala Central Market
on the Bushrod Island
pointed out that in recent
times, she has not been
making any profts owing
to the huge transport fares
paid on goods.
Commuter Billy K.
Horton, 45, of New Kru
Town disclosed that since
two weeks ago, transport
fares from his area have
tripled and if the situation
continues, productivity
at his work place would
certainly depreciate and
socio-economic conditions
would also deteriorate in
Monrovia.
When contacted, the
MOTs Monitors deployed
early last week declined
offcial comments but
only noted that they are
monitoring the commercial
transport providers with
eagle eyes in several
parts of Monrovia and its
environs.
Commuters, Businesspeople in a Routine Scramble for Destinations in Monrovia
The Practicality of Economic Management in Liberia
Cellcom GSM Extends 4G Network to Rural Liberia
By Joaquin Sendolo
C
ellcom GSM, one
of the main com-
petitors in the tele-
communication In-
dustry in Liberia, has extended
its 4th Generation (4G) mobile
service to rural Liberia, in-
cluding Sinoe and Margibi
Counties.
4G is a network service that
conglomerates voice, data and
video services at the same time
with very high speed connec-
tivity.
It provides internet service
and calls that enable commu-
nicators to view each other on
the screens of special phones
with features that have the ser-
vices.
The launch of the 4G net-
work extension on Tuesday,
November 19, was attended
by offcials of government in-
cluding Senator Joseph Nagbe
of Sinoe County, Assistant
Minister for Technical Servic-
es of Post & Telecommunica-
tion, Zotawon Titus, and Mr.
Varney Sirleaf of the Ministry
of Internal Affairs, amongst
others.
During the launching, the
Superintendents of Sinoe
and Margibi Counties were
connected using the 4G plat-
form. Both men were seen on
screen communicating with
their respective lawmakers;
something Milton Teahjay of
Sinoe County described as a
remarkable achievement on
the part of Cellcom.
Superintendent Teahjay de-
clared on the screen that the
signal of Cellcom network in
Sinoe was clear and that there
was no problem with connec-
tivity.
In his frst offcial public ap-
pearance since he joined the
company recently, Cellcoms
new Chief Executive Offcer,
John Vasikaran, recounted the
achievements of his company
and noted that it has made a
very big impact in the commu-
nication industry in Liberia.
Cellcom was the frst to
break the monopoly in the
telecommunication Industry
in Liberia since 2004, frst to
launch GPRS network, the
frst to launch 4G networks,
frst to cover the interior parts
of Liberia, frst to sponsor Li-
berian Football, and frst to
encourage corporate social
responsibility in the commu-
nication industry, he stressed.
Mr. Vasikaran further as-
sured that Cellcom will ensure
to cover every part of Liberia
with communication service
as the strategic plan entails.
Speaking at the occasion, the
Assistant Minister for Techni-
cal Services of the Ministry of
Post & Telecommunication,
Zotawon Titus extolled Cell-
com for the improvement and
noted is an act of adding value
to services for customers.
For Deputy Minister of In-
ternal Affairs for Administra-
tion, Varney Sirleaf viewed the
expansion of the 4G network
to rural areas as part of the de-
centralization process.
The launch of the 4G in ru-
ral Liberia is part of Cellcoms
strategies to be on top of the
communication business in
Liberia.
It has already employed sev-
eral strategies for customers,
some of which include the
US$1.00 subscription that al-
lows a customer to have three
days of free call, US$1.00
credit from which you get ad-
ditional US$7.00 to use for 12
hours, and LD$1 million lotto.
Of recent two persons have
won the lotto and taken home
LD$1 million each.
John Vasikaran, CEO,
Cellcom
In 1983/84 the Government
budget was US$386 million.
The budget amount in todays
dollars, using average infation
of 7%, would be US$2.9 bil-
lion! This is essentially what
is required of the Government
today. This amount became
evident in the frst year of the
Medium Term Expenditure
Framework (MTEF) based
budget we introduced last fs-
cal year, when actual expen-
ditures requests totaled over
US$2.0 billion.
It is true that our economy
has averaged about 7.5% in
growth over the past several
years, but this is growth with
signifcant constraints. A lot
would have to be done in Li-
beria to match the publics
expectation of job creation
with the constrained economic
reality. And we are exerting
ourselves in these directions.
Competing public priorities
and scarce government and
donor resources make it dif-
fcult to signifcantly impact
one sector. Today, there is a
clear recognition of several
constraints that are limiting
Liberias ability to take full ad-
vantage of its natural resourc-
es to enable fundamental and
permanent structural changes.
Foremost amongst these is a
substantial infrastructure def-
cit. Severely defcient roads,
ports, and rails deprive Liberia
of the ability to fully exploit its
resources.
While concessionaires have
built or rehabilitated some rail
lines exportation of iron ore,
less capital-intensive indus-
tries with higher employment
potential, such as smallholder
agriculture, timber, and rub-
ber, remain defcient. New and
improved feeder and primary
roads are essential for small-
holders to access markets,
trade across borders, and for
value chains to develop. Dry-
ing, storage and processing
infrastructure is also necessary
for furniture makers and farm-
ers. Timber exports will ben-
eft from the Greenville port
once it is fully operational (the
Port of Greenville was part of
the frst set of Public Invest-
ments).
The most constraining eco-
nomic element is energy. The
high cost of power, US$0.54
per kWh (more than three
times the African average)
makes light manufacturing
and value-addition cost-pro-
hibitive. A generation of poor
governance, and confict, has
made Liberia uncompetitive
in sectors, which could cre-
ate thousands of jobs and im-
prove the foreign exchange
imbalance. Rebuilding our
infrastructure is critical, but
also costly, and our capital is
limited.
As policymakers, we know
that it will take time to deliver
long-term solutions, but we
must also look for short-term
opportunities to spark growth
and development. Our democ-
racy ensures accountability
and we must deliver to Libe-
rian citizens today or risk po-
litical upheaval tomorrow. We
must be practical, we must be
pragmatic, but we must also be
proactive. It is a moral obliga-
tion.
On fscal and monetary
policies
Economic policy consists of
both demand management and
supply side policies. Monetary
policy of the Central Bank of
Liberia (CBL) is used primar-
ily to stabilize pricing levels
(infation, interest rate and ex-
change rate) in the economy.
On the other hand, the sup-
ply side policies of the Min-
istry Finance (MOF) aim to
strengthen the productive ca-
pacity of the economy, reduc-
ing the cost of business and
providing an enabling environ-
ment for private investment to
spur economic growth and to
create employment opportuni-
ties. This is why investment
in public infrastructure (roads
and energy) is central to the
Agenda for Transformation.
Our fscal policy is central to
implementing these supply
side policies, although fscal
restraint and consolidation is
also important in supporting
monetary policy in demand
management.
On tax and expenditure
payments in Liberian
Dollars
Section 6 of Revenue Code
2000 (amended 2009) states
that tax may be assessed ei-
ther in L$ or US$ and may be
paid in LS or US$. Our stated
objective is to promote the use
of L$ in most Government
transactions. Currently, 60%
of all government expendi-
tures are paid in L$ and con-
sistent with the foreign travel
ordinance all domestic travels
are paid in either L$ or US$.
The Ministry of Finance is,
however, pushing to remove
the option of payment in either
currency to a compulsory pay-
ment of these domestic travels
in L$. Allowing business -
particularly small and medium
size businesses - who practi-
cally sell their products in L$
to pay portion of their taxes
in L$ will to a large extent re-
duce their demand for US$ as
well as encourage the widely
use of the L$. The Ministry of
Finance is working to increase
monthly fnancial interven-
tions from auctions of US$3.5
million to US$5 million. This
is intended to help the CBL
beep up its foreign exchange
reserve position. Again, here
we are using fscal policy to
shore up monetary policy. The
aims of fscal and monetary
policy are similar both keep
infation low, maintain posi-
tive economic growth and aim
for full employment.
On market prices being
pegged to the US dollar
This does NOT mean L$ are
pegged to the US$! The ex-
change rates are determined
market forces, by supply and
demand. What we said is
that most prices are quoted
(pegged) in US$ and one has
to use the prevailing exchange
rates when buying in L$. How-
ever, efforts are underway to
set prices in L$, particularly in
supermarkets and other provi-
sion shops where low-income
Liberians shop. The objective
here is to reduce exchange rate
risks on these consumers.
On signing of US$16
billion of concessions and
contracts since 2006
The fact that concessions
have been signed does not
necessarily mean that the
concessionaires begin produc-
tion and exporting immedi-
ately. The earlier years under
each concession involve the
planning and deployment of
capital (e.g. importation and
installation of equipment and
machinery, planting of the
oil palm seedlings, etc.) and
building transport and port
infrastructure which were
all destroyed during our pro-
tracted confict. Only once that
capital has been deployed and
operationalized will the con-
cessionaires begin production
and exportation of their goods,
at which time taxes, royalties
and related users fees will f-
nally be realized by the Gov-
ernment for public investment.
We are making good progress
on this front.
On causes of infation
There are many factors
that cause infation includ-
ing: (a) Demand-pull (when
there is excess demand), (b)
Cost push (when costs rise),
(c) Monetary (excessive sup-
ply of money), (d) Structural
(due to Government monetary
policy), and (e) Imported in-
fation. While the differences
in infation above may seem
simple, the cause of price level
changes observed in the real
economy are often more com-
plex. In a dynamic economy,
however, it can be especially
diffcult to isolate a single
cause of a change in the price
level. Liberia is also import
dependent, specifcally relying
upon critical imports of food
staples including rice. When
so much of your economy re-
lies upon imported products, a
depreciating currency can af-
fect price levels, often further
impacted by the infationary
environment from where the
products were imported.
As I conclude, let me hasten
to say this piece is not intend-
ed to pile up debating points
on the economy or a battle of
wit on the issues affecting our
fscal system, it is rather a hon-
est attempt to share with my
fellow Liberians some of the
actions (both conventional and
unconventional) that the Gov-
ernment of Liberia is taking to
address our countrys econom-
ic needs under very diffcult
and constrained circumstanc-
es. With a growing, yet fragile
economy like ours, we cannot
expect every intervention to
achieve its intended goals
and we will always welcome
a healthy debate with both our
citizens and experts alike but
we must be careful not to scare
off investors or create jitters
among consumers. Without
criticism, no government and
no country can improve and
succeed - and no republic can
survive. We should not view
a well-researched opinion as
purely entertainment; instead
we should embrace the pro-
vocative nature of such a piece
and use it as a means for a
healthy policy debate that fo-
cuses on the issues; to use it
to refne policies to improve
our economy, and rebuild our
country.
Amara M. Konneh is Libe-
rias Minister of Finance. He
holds a masters degree in
Public Administration with
emphasis in economic devel-
opment from Harvard Uni-
versity; a masters in man-
agement from Pennsylvania
State University; and a bach-
elors degree from Drexel
University.
Cont from page 4
Cellcoms chairman Avi Zaidenberg (2nd from left) demonstrates the strength of the
4G network rural coverage with a video phone call to superintendent Milton Teahjay
(on screen) in Greenville, Sinoe County.
Tuesday, November 19, 2013 Page 21
DAILY OBSERVER Page 22
O
ctober 14,
2014 has
been of-
fcially de-
clared the
date for the
Special Senatorial election for
15 of 30 Senators whose term
of nine years expire as of that
date. But with barely a year
to what many political com-
mentators consider a dress-
rehearsal to 2017 general and
presidential elections, a po-
litical battle line seems to have
been drawn with prominent
Bassonians serving as contes-
tants.
The kick-off to the war of
words took place recently in
Monrovia when a newly-elect-
ed frst ever female Senator of
Grand Bassa County, Madam
Nyonblee Kangar-Lawrence
declared that Senior Senator
Gbehzohngar Milton Findley
had not done enough for the
people of Bassa to deserve a
second term.
Senator Lawrence noted that
Pro Tempore Findley discon-
nected himself from the main
stream Bassonians, the rural
dwellers who she said will be
looking in other directions for
a new and more reliable repre-
sentation.
With much dissatisfaction,
Political Battle
Senator Nyonblee said Pro
Tempore Findley as a senior
Legislator of Grand Bassa, has
failed to help keep the Coun-
tys Legislative Caucus united,
and that she personally will
not vote for him.
Unlike Sen. Findley, whom
she claims has nothing sig-
nifcant to show for the nine
years as Senator, Grand Bassa
frst-ever female Legislator is
already boasting of a number
of projects she is currently
undertaking in the county that
include a scholarship scheme
that is catering to over 350
students, the construction a
45-mile road, and a market
building within the county to
be dedicated soon.
But reacting early this
week, Pro Tempore Find-
ley described his colleagues
outburst and those of other
Liberty Party members as ir-
responsible, and challenged
them to point to any mean-
ingful project their former
political leader (Cllr. Charles
Brumskine) undertook as
Senator and Pro Tempore dur-
ing the regime of Ex-President
Charles Taylor. Cllr. Brums-
kine has done absolutely noth-
ing for Grand Bassa County;
that is the history, Senator
Findley quipped.
Pro Temp Findley dispelled
the notion that Bassa is a
Brumskine territory. Bassa is
for all Bassonians and not one
persons so-called territory.
He recalled that since 2006,
he has held yearly meetings in
12 districts of the county, and
claimed to be one of few Leg-
islators that can boast of being
in his county every weekend;
he wondered how Sen. Law-
rence would claim that he is
not in touch with the people.
But then when people are
irresponsible they make ir-
responsible statements, he
added.
On the question of what he
has done for the county since
getting elected in 2006, Find-
ley boasted that he singlehand-
edly completed his platform
100% as promised during
campaigning: the construction
of a junior college whose char-
ter was passed by the Senate in
2008.
Secondly, he said he has
been empowering women with
small business in the amount
of over LD$3.5 million, and
has offered scholarships to
over 400 students from the
county, among others.
But hardly did the echoes
from Findleys mouth had fad-
ed when Liberty Party execu-
tives hit back, saying he vali-
dated what Senator Lawrence
had previously said.
The partys secretariat was
emphatic that the Senator does
not deserve the blessing of the
Bassonians based on the his-
tory of his disconnect from
the people, and will manifest
their displeasure at the Octo-
ber 14, 2014 special senatorial
election.
Liberia College, Goda, who
started life with a loving and
appreciating nature from ear-
ly childhood in Robertsport,
Grand Cape Mount County,
served as a cadet in the Bu-
reau of Natural Resources and
Surveys (BNRS), part of what
is now the Ministry of Lands,
Mines and Energy.
Not long after complet-
ing high school, Goda was
awarded a scholarship to study
Geology at Southern Illinois
University in Carbondale, Ill,
where he took the Bachelors
degree in Economic Geology.
He returned to Liberia in
1958, as Liberias frst eco-
nomic geologist and joined
the team at the BNRS, headed
then by Liberias frst mining
engineer, Arthur Sherman, Sr.
Sherman was later joined by
two other pioneering Liberian
mining engineers, A. Momolu
Massaquoi and Joseph (Joe)
G. Richards. During the early
1960s, four other geologists,
William E. Stewart, Bismark
R. Cooper, Cletus Wotorson
and Dr. A.E. Nyema Jones also
completed their studies abroad
in the geological sciences and
returned home to render pro-
fessional services.
Mining engineers William A.
Freeman and J. Carney John-
son also completed their pro-
fessional studies and returned
home to join the Bureau.
From 1965 to 1972, Goda
was an active participant in
a geological and geophysical
mapping project, undertaken
by the Liberian Geological
Survey (LGS) and the US
Geological Surveys (USGS),
under the sponsorship of the
Liberian government and the
US Agency for International
Development (USAID). The
country was divided into
quandrangles for feld- map-
ping activities in the rain for-
est and coastal areas. At the
conclusion of the project, fnal
maps and reports covering Li-
beria were printed by the U.S.
Defense Mapping Agency in
Washington, D.C.
As a feld geologist, Goda
and his U.S. counterpart, ge-
ologist James F. Seitz, were
adventurous and worked to
achieve results for Liberia.
They participated in aerial
photography showing various
frond features required for
preparing the base maps used
by geologists mapping Libe-
rias terrain and often trav-
eled in portable rubber boats
on rivers and large streams,
observing and mapping rock
exposures.
Geologists Goda Baker and
William Stewart completed a
survey and study of the Caval-
la River in Maryland County,
for a proposed hydro-electric
project to beneft Liberia and
La Cte dIvoire. They also
evaluated a deposit of bauxite
in Maryland County and ex-
plored Mount Gibi in Margibi
County for appraisal of a bar-
ite deposit.
M. Walter Goda Baker, Sr.
was born in Monrovia on No-
vember 22, 1927, the fourth
of seven children born to the
union of Father James David
Kwee Baker and Marguerite
Klade Carter-Baker. A proud
Marylander from Hoffman
Station near Harper, Goda
earned his early education
at Robertsport Community
School in Grand Cape Mount
County. The school was es-
tablished by his father.
In 1949, the Bakers relo-
cated to Monrovia when his
father was appointed rector of
St. Thomas Episcopal Church.
St. Thomas was frst located at
the rocky top of Water Street,
behind Front (now Sao Boso)
Street. The eminent and well
loved Fr. Baker, with the as-
sistance of many leading and
ordinary Episcopalians, re-
located the church to Camp
Johnson Road, where it be-
came one of Monrovias lead-
ing parishes.
In 1959 Goda met and be-
friended young Hesta Louise
Woods. It was, in his own
words, love at frst sight. In
a year, on November 22, 1960,
they were married. The union
was blessed with fve children,
M. Goda, Jr., Marjanne Wade,
James David Kwee, Hesta
Lois and Madia Elizabeth
Grace.
Goda is survived by his
wife Hesta of more than half-
a- century, Mrs. Hesta Woods
Baker; fve children, Walter,
Marjanne, Kwee, Mrs. Hesta
Baker Pearson and Martha
Baker Okonofua; two sisters,
Bade Baker and Dr. Yede Bak-
er Dennis; a brother, J. Ny-
ema Baker; a brother-in-law,
Dr. Emmet Dennis; six sis-
ters-in-law, Maria Brownell,
Euphemia Badio, Emma
Wordsworth, Elura Jones and
Etweda Cooper; a son-in-law,
Sam Okonofua, a daughter-in-
law, Ania Baker; eight grand-
children, a great grandchild,
Daniel Jallah and many other
relatives.
The body of the Goda Baker
is due to arrive in Monrovia
today, Wednesday, Nov. 20.
Removal from the Samuel
Stryker Funeral Parlor will
take place at 5:30 p.m. on Fri-
day, November 22 and taken to
St. Stephen Episcopal Church
at 10th Street, Monrovia for
wake-keeping.
The funeral will commence
at the same church at 9 a.m.,
on Saturday, November 23,
following which the cortege
will depart for Edina, Grand
Bassa County for interment.
Goda Baker
Mulbah, 17, gave birth to trip-
lets, two boys and a girl, at the
St. Joseph Catholic Hospital
in Congo Town, Monrovia,
recently.
Following her delivery, Prin-
cess and her babies had to be
rushed to the John F. Kennedy
Medical Hospital because the
babies were premature and
needed the neonatal intensive
care unit (NICU), which can
only be found at the JFK Med-
ical Center in Sinkor.
NICU handles babies which
are born premature and need
specialized care from trained
nurses and the proper equip-
ment to keep them up until
they are ft enough to leave the
intensive unit.
17-year-old Princess told the
Observer that the pregnancy
for the triplets was her frst.
She also stated that she lacks
support for her three children
due to poverty.
Princess further stated that
it would be diffcult to take
care of the children all on their
own, because the kids father
was not doing anything sub-
stantial that can be translated
into meaningful support for
the kids and her.
According to her, giving
birth to this numbers of chil-
dren was completely an un-
expected situation. She, how-
ever, accepted it as Gods will.
She told the Observer that
she and her kids would need
all the support from the Gov-
ernment and any philanthro-
pists, including the Gbomai
Bestman Foundation.
The Gbomai Bestman Foun-
dation is a charitable founda-
tion which caters for women
and children. It has for the
last two years been render-
ing assistance to two families
who have sets of triplets boys,
named Shadrach, Meshach
and Abednego.
Princess, the new triplets
mother, said that without any
proper support in place for her
kids, it would be diffcult to
take good care of them. She
disclosed to the Daily Observ-
er that she underwent a caesar-
ian section before giving birth
to the triplets, pointing out
that it was diffcult at her age
to naturally push her two boys
and a girl out.
Princess made an impassion-
ate plea to the government of
Liberia and the public for their
help in supporting the chil-
dren.
Stating that the challenges
ahead were diffcult, she still
thanked God for carrying her
through that critical situation.
She disclosed that she still
feels pain and some feel weak.
Princess Mulbah and her kids
are still at the Japanese Mater-
nity Hospital of JFK Medi-
cal Center. Anyone wanting
to help Princess can contact
the Daily Observer through
0886812888 or 0886631025
or 0777472772.
17-Yr-Old
By George D. Kennedy

T
he Govern-
ment of Li-
beria (GOL)
has announced
several mea-
sures, includ-
ing one that gives taxpayers
an option to pay their taxes
in Liberian dollars. The GOL
has, however, requested those
(businesses or individual tax-
payers) interested in paying
their taxes in the local cur-
rency to do so at the exchange
rates announced and published
by the Central Bank of Liberia
(CBL).
Addressing a special news
conference at the Ministry of
Information Cultural Affairs
&Tourism (MICAT) yester-
day, Finance Minister Amara
M. Konneh said the measures
will help ease the increasing
pressure on the Liberian dol-
lar, which, he observed is in-
fuenced by the huge demand
for the United States dollars.
The Liberian dollar has
been under pressure in recent
months, depreciating at 8.2%
against the US dollar from Au-
gust, 2012 to October, 2013.
The exchange rate be-
tween the two currencies cur-
rently stands at L$80.00 for
US&1.00. Konneh observed
that this has made the price
of key commodities like rice
&oil more expensive and we
know that this has affected
mainly ordinary citizens.
He declared that the Min-
istry of Finance shall, in the
short term, increase its sale of
US dollars to the CBL in order
to boost the countrys foreign
exchange reserves position.
Konneh also observed that
while the movement of the ex-
change rate is largely a mon-
etary issue, fscal actions or
in actions, can bear greatly on
this matter.
Economic analysts anony-
mously welcomed the latest
decision by the Ministry of Fi-
nance which is the fscal arm
of the government, to have
announced these measures in-
tended to strengthen coordina-
tion between the CBL and the
Ministry.
The measures come in the
wake of the rising depreciation
of the Liberian dollar against
the US dollar .At the same
time, the Liberian treasury
boss has warned that appro-
priate disciplinary action will
be taken against any revenue
collector who refuses to accept
government taxes in Liberian
dollars.
He was, however, quick to
clarify that the new GOL pol-
icy action on the payment of
taxes does not affect the cus-
toms duties which, he said, are
a result of international trade.
In a related development,
importers of petroleum prod-
ucts have been given option to
pay their sales tax portion in
Liberian dollars.
Importers of petroleum
products will also have the op-
tion to pay their sales tax por-
tion of their taxes in Liberia
dollars, he stated.
It is GOLs view that this
new policy action will ensure
that petroleum importers, who
are selling most of their prod-
ucts in Liberian dollars, can
use the Liberian dollars to pay
their sales tax, which is about
50% of their taxes on imported
petroleum.
This means that petroleum
sellers that fall within this cat-
egory do not have to exchange
their Liberian dollars for US
dollars to pay their sales tax to
the government.
Konneh disclosed that the
government is taking addi-
tional aggressive measures on
closing loopholes in its rev-
enue collection.
He announced that as of De-
cember 2, 2013 returnees com-
ing back home will no longer
beneft from duty exemption
on their imports accept, ac-
cording to him, those returning
from studies and diplomatic
assignments.
The Minister also announced
additional measures on vehi-
cles. He said vehicles that are
aged more than 20-years will
not be allowed into the coun-
try and those above 10-years,
but under 20-years, will be
charged higher duties.
The Acting Director of Cab-
inet also announced fresh tax
measures on non-government
organizations (NGOs) and
charitable organizations.
NGOs and charitable orga-
nizations will be allowed duty
exemption only on items di-
rectly related to their works,
he declared.
According to him, conces-
sion companies will no longer
be allowed duty exemption on
consumables and small items
that can be bought on the local
market. This will ensure that
the big companies are buying
from domestic businesses,
Konneh stated.
GOL Gives Option
Finance Minister Konneh
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Ghana Books World Cup Place
Despite Defeat
E
gypts Amer-
ican coach
Bob Brad-
ley was right
when he examined his
dream of beating the
Black Stars of Ghana
5-0, for the 2014 World
Cup.
Coach Bradleys side had
been humiliated 6-1 in their
frst leg against the Black Stars
at the Baba Yara Sports Sta-
dium in Ghana, a month ago.
Coach Bradley did not want
to be a prophet of doom and
therefore he examined the pos-
sibility of qualifying against
the Black Stars.
He had said, We are in a
special situation where we
have to create a miracle before
going to the World Cup. Is it
possible? Yes, because we are
playing against humans. Can
we do it? That is going to be
hard.
He made those remarks at last
Mondays press conference
in Cairo, and when the game
fnally ended on Tuesday, yes-
terday, though his boys were
playing humans, they could
not create the miracle.
Though the Egyptians won
the game 2-1, Ghana already
picked the ticket for third suc-
cessive World Cup fnals ap-
pearance in the second leg of
their playoff in Cairo.
The Ghanaians triumphed
7-3 on aggregate, having done
the hard work in the frst leg in
Kumasi last month, and will
now get the opportunity to im-
prove on their quarterfnal fn-
ish at the World Cup in South
Africa in 2010.
Egypt, playing in strife-
torn Cairo for the frst time
in two years, restored some
pride with victory on the night
thanks to goals by former
Wigan Athletic forward Amr
Zaki and Gedo.
Kevin-Prince Boateng
grabbed a late goal for Ghana.
For Egypt it is another heart-
breaking qualifcation near-
miss, having not appeared at
the World Cup since Italia 90
despite winning an unmatched
four African Nations Cup titles
in the same period.
Egypts Mohamed Salah and Ghanas Daniel Opare
Doctor Urges Stroke Victims to Seek
Professional Treatment
By Omari Jackson
C
hinese Dr. Jack,
offcer in charge
of the Third Rick
Chinese Clinic near
Buzzi Quarters, opposite the
Ministry of Lands and Mines
in Monrovia has said that one
important fght against strokes
and diabetes is to ensure that
Liberians reduce the consump-
tion of fatty foods.
In an interview with the
Daily Observer yesterday, Dr.
Jack said Liberians should
also reduce the consumption
of red and Argo oils.
In most cases, a patient
under 40 years stands a good
chance of returning to normal
life, Dr. Jack said.
He added that Liberians
should also reduce their sugar
intake to protect themselves
from diabetes as well as fre-
quent exercises.
He told the Daily Observer
that former sportsmen who
have succumbed to strokes
should seek help from profes-
sional doctors
He said the Third Rick Chi-
nese Clinic treats, among other
diseases, stroke and at least
USD250 is charged to provide
acupuncture, drips and medi-
cine, along with frequent mas-
sages for a patient.
The clinic provides shorter
stay for patients, from seven to
ten days and afterward further
recommendation will provide
for the patient.
The clinic recommends fre-
quent blood pressure to ensure
that it is in the normal range of
125/80 and 110/70.
This interview followed
the experiences of two former
national team players, Joker
Wreacher and Sayon Davies,
who are presently suffering
from strokes.
Dr. Jack at the Third Rick Chinese Clinic
Up-Country Basketball Hits Gbarnga Again!
By Leroy M. Sonpon, III
G
barnga is expected
to come alive be-
ginning Friday,
22nd to Sunday,
24th November 2013, with 11
senior high schools from six
schools battling for golden
gigantic trophies and awards
in the 2013 Up-Country High
School Basketball Champion-
ship.
The tournament is known as
The Harold McGowan High
School Basketball Champion-
ship in honor of an American
Peace Corp volunteer, who
dedicated 20 years to the de-
velopment of basketball in the
country.
The schools are Suah Memo-
rial and Bishop Juwle High
Schools, Grand Grand Gedeh
County; Zorzor Central High
and Voinjama Multilateral
High Schools, Lofa County
and Ganta United Methodist
and St. Mary High Schools,
Nimba County.
Others are Booker Wash-
ington Institute (BWI),
Margibi County; W.L. Brum-
skine, Grand Bassa County
and Gboveh, William V.S.
Tubman-Gray, and defending
champion, St. Martin, Bong
County.
It is being organized by the
Ministry of Youth and Sports
in collaboration with the Li-
beria Basketball Association
(LBA).
St. Martins Catholic School
(Bong County) last won the
championship by defeat-
ing Ganta United Methodist
School (Nimba County) 31-37
points.
Zorzor Central High School
(Lofa County) emerged as 2nd
runner-up and Gboveh High
School (Bong County) came
third.
Flashback: St. Martin, Ganta UM School in the fnals in Gbarnga
Mr. Kesselee K. Kanneh of
the Harold McGowan High
School said the champion-
ship will be held again at the
William V. S. Tubman-Grays
Gymnasium, and Minis-
ter Lenn Eugene Nagbe is
expected to throw a jump
ball to kick-off the tourna-
ment between Suah Memorial
High and Zorzor Central High
Schools, at 11:00am.
The schools are divided in
four zones: Zone A: Suah Me-
morial High School (BWI),
and Zorzor Central High
School.
Zone B: Ganta United Meth-
odist, Bishop Juwle High
School and Gboveh High
School.
Zone C: William
V.S.Tubman-Gray, St. Martin
and Mary High School are
members while in Zone D
members are Voinjama Mul-
tilateral and W. L. Brumskine
High School
Friday, November 22 will
be the preliminary round;
Saturday, will be the quarter-
fnals and Sunday, are the semi
fnals and grand fnals, Mr.
Kanneh said.
He added: The ministry will
provide transportation, lodg-
ing, medical and feeding of
the teams and match offcials.
This tournament was initi-
ated in the 1970s to promote
basketball in the central re-
gion, which at the time com-
prised of Bong, Lofa and Nim-
ba Counties.
Red Lions, Oilers Win FA Cup Matches
R
ed Lions FC yester-
day managed a 1-0
win over 72nd FC
in continuation of
the FA Cup tournament at the
Antoinette Tubman Stadium.
Playing at home, the reju-
venated Red Lions FC fought
their 72nd FC opponents but
could not convert their chanc-
es into goals.
On the other hand, 72nd FC
who had a good game could
also not translate their numer-
ous chances into goals. They
ended the frst half 0-0.
It was during the return that
Red Lions inside left Marcus
Smith held on to a ball to beat
the goalkeeper and found the
match needed goal.
The subsequent see-saw bat-
tle did not change the results.
Both teams wasted several
corner-kicks.
At the Blue Field, Monro-
via Club Breweries trounced
Muscat FC 5-1.
It was Muscat FCs baptism
of fre and may likely give
them what to expect in the
second round.
A mid-air tango between Red Lions FCs striker and
72nd FCs defender
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yourselves? Let the
electorates decide whos ft
to be their next leader.
Dr. Owls Guest
-Ellen, Dr. Nkosazama Dlamini Zuma, Others in Attendance
African-Arab Summit Commences
By William Q. Harmon
P
resident Ellen
Johnson Sirleaf
Tuesday, Novem-
ber 19, joined fel-
low Heads of State
and Government for the 3rd
Africa-Arab Summit, at the
Bayan Palace in Kuwait City.
The Summit is being held un-
der the theme: Partners in De-
velopment and Investment.
As the Summit commenced
on Tuesday, Heads of State
and Government posed for a
Memorial photograph. Turn-
ing over the presidency to
Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad
Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, Emir of
Kuwait was the Head of the
Libyan delegation, which had
chaired the 2nd Africa-Arab
Summit held in Sirte, Libya,
in 2010.
Statements were made by
The Emir, Prime Minister
Hailemariam Desalegn of
Ethiopia, Chair of the African
Union Authority and Co-Chair
of the 3rd Africa-Arab Sum-
mit; the Secretary-General
of the League of Arab States;
and Dr. Nkosazama Dlamini
Zuma, Chairperson of the
African Union Commission,
among others.
According to a dispatch
from Kuwait: the Liberian
President and her delegation
arrived in the Kuwaiti capi-
tal on Monday, November
18, and were received, along
with other Heads of State and
Government and their offcial
delegations, by Sheikh Sabah
Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah,
Emir of the State of Kuwait,
and senior-ranking Kuwaiti
President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf is greeted, upon her
arrival Monday in Kuwait, to attend the 3rd Africa-Arab
Summit
-Denies GT Banks Appeal
Court Upholds Cellcoms US$172,000 Lawsuit
By Abednego Davis
A
n appeal seek-
ing to drop the
US$ 1 7 2 , 0 0 0
Mi sappl i ca-
tion of En-
trusted Property lawsuit fled
against Guaranty Trust Bank
(GTBank) by the Manage-
ment of Cellcom, on Tuesday,
November 19, was rejected
by Judge Blamo Dixon of the
Criminal Court C
The motion to dismiss is
hereby denied including the
submission the minutes of the
court. Prosecutions resistance
is sustained and upheld and
the case is rule to trial on its
merit, Judge Dixon declared.
Pre-trial conference and f-
nal disclosure of evidence is
scheduled on Friday, Novem-
ber 22, at 11 am, the Court
ordered.
Prior to Tuesdays ruling,
Cellcom complaint to the
Court, alleging that on June 3,
2010, they (Cellcom) depos-
ited a cheque bearing num-
ber#16242 issued by one of its
customers, XL Enterprise in its
(Cellcom) GT Bank accounts
value as US$172,000, and a
deposit-slip was duly stamped
by the banks teller.
They further claimed that XL
Enterprise is an entity that does
business with both Cellcom
and the bank. Based on that, the
bank debited XLs account and
credited Cellcoms account in
the amount of US$172,000.
Criminally, according to
Cellcom, the bank on Septem-
ber 25, 2010, without their au-
thority and in total disregard to
the statute withdrew the money
from their accounts.
The bank denied the allega-
tion, contending that it reverse
the transaction in question,
because Cellcom had entered
into a conspiracy with XL En-
terprise to defraud and rob the
banks innocent customers.
They further argued that
the US$172,000, which is the
subject matter of the lawsuit,
is a legitimate property of the
bank.
At Tuesday, November 19,
hearing, lawyers representing
the bank prayed the court to
dismiss the case on grounds
that it has being languishing
for six (6) consecutives court-
terms, without been heard.
They claimed that the law
provides that a case should
be heard within two (2) court-
terms,
They further claimed that the
action of Cellcom to delay the
case was in complete disregard
of and an abuse of the judicial
process.
Prosecution also contended
that they are not responsible
for the delay; rather Judges
presiding over the court have
been very busy hearing other
cases.
We have not been idle. We
have done our best to start
the case, but the Judges over
the case have been very busy,
therefore, there is no evidence
to dismiss the entire matter,
one of the counsels of Cell-
com, Cllr. Theophilus Gould
pleaded.
Continuing with the Courts
ruling, Judge Dixon declared:
Court says the motion fled
does not state any statutory
grounds for the dismissal of
the case under Section 16.7 of
the Criminal Procedure Law
and Section 11.2 of the Civil
Procedure Law,
On the issue about the re-
sistance, Judge Dixon stated,
The Court says same is more
than harmless error and the
date on the affdavit and fling
of the resistance was done on
the same date with the consent
of the courts clerk, hence there
is no error on the part of the
prosecution.
Any party, the Criminal
Court Judge explained has the
right to ask for assignment and
it is not limited to complainant,
but extends to the defendant in
the case, who is of the opinion
that he/she is accused wrong-
fully.
Ruling further the Criminal
Court Judge said, The agree-
ment attached to the said mo-
tion does not concern Cellcom
because they are not signatory
to said agreement.
Making reference to the
1986 Constitution of Liberia,
Judge Dixon stated: It pro-
vides that no person shall be
held to answer for a capital or
infamous claim unless upon an
indictment by a grand jury. The
accused shall have the rights to
a speedy public trial by the jury
of the Court and should not be
compelled to furnish evidence
against him or herself. And
the same shall be presumed
innocent until the contrary is
proved beyond all reasonable
doubts.
offcials in the Amiri Protocol
Hall in the Amiri Terminal.
Following the morning ses-
sion, the Emir Al-Ahmad Al-
Jaber Al-Sabah of the State
of Kuwait, hosted an offcial
luncheon in honor of the heads
of states and their delegations
representatives Government in
attendance.
The Summits frst closed
session was scheduled for 6
p.m., to be followed by con-
tinuing statements of the par-
ticipating delegations, among
them President Sirleaf of Li-
beria.
The focus of the two-day
Summit is trade and invest-
ment issues that would impact
positively on the peoples of the
two regions. At its conclusion,
on November 20, the Sum-
mit will adopt a declaration
and resolutions to advance the
achievement of the aims of the
partnership.
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