Author: Contributing Writer

Editor’s note: This is a rejoinder To Dr. Paul C. Collins’s Article. I was astonished going through the write-up of Dr. Paul Collins. The text lacks clarity and objectivity, and it’s full of erroneous utterances that need prompt correction. The author is out of order and is addressing issues that are unknown in Liberia. I am asking if he resides in the same country like some of us. I guess he wanted to air his point on the good job that the government of the Republic of Liberia is currently doing.

Emmanuel Sorsor, the young Liberian man who invented the genius machine says: “This is our way of contributing to the fight against the CoronaVirus in Liberia.” MONROVIA – A young Liberian has invented the most secure handwashing machine to stop the spread of the novel coronavirus in Liberia.

We are not opposed to the changes we are expected to make. These changes include (as in the case of Ebola and Covid-19) wearing masks or gloves, washing hands with soap and water many, many times during the day and maintaining social distancing with your friends.  However, we are trying to figure out how long this will last until we go back to “normal day.” We are also constantly listening to the radio, listening in conversation and reading newspapers to give us more information. Lovette A. Tucker, [email protected], Contributing Writer Many examples abound about times Liberians changed their habits and…

Monrovia – The Varney Taylor Foundation (VTF) has donated several bags of rice to the maternity center and health workers of Redemption Hospital on the Bushrod Island. The hospital got 40 bags of 25-kg rice. Dr. Williamatta S. Williams-Gibson applauded the Foundation for the support to the hospital. Dr. Gibson is the Medical Director at the Redemption Hospital. “We are very grateful for this gesture and we can assure you that those babies’ mothers will have their fair share of this rice supplied to us today,” she said. “We all eat rice. In fact, it is our staple food; no…

Scores of beneficiaries at the distribution site in Caldwell MONROVIA – Solid Rock International Ministries, a predominant Liberian Church based in Canada, for the last few weeks has been touring various communities in and around Monrovia identifying with Liberians as they observed Government’s stay home order as part of efforts to fight Coronavirus. The Church, through its spiritual head, Rev. Augustine Glory Blamo, who is in Liberia as part of his annual vacation saw the need to identify with less fortunate Liberians in the wake of the outbreak that has affected every social fabric of the nation.

Abstract: The peril of fraud, corruption, and misfeasance are commonplace and are at the increase globally and, indeed, in Liberia. Thus, forensic accounting or forensic auditing has emerged as a result of the surge in fraud. Accordingly, the aim of this conceptual dissertation / thesis paper is three-fold. Written By Samora P.Z. Wolokolie, MBA, MSc., CFE, CA, CPA, CFIP, FCFIP, CTP, Ph.D. First, this paper sought to absorb the art of forensic thinking among auditors; second, it aimed at stimulating and promoting the understanding of basic forensic skills; and third, it aimed at expanding the stock of literature in forensic…

Tappita, Nimba County – Nimba was one of the counties affected by the Ebola outbreak in 2014. The Jackson F. Doe Memorial Hospital, a state-of-the-art tertiary institution in Tappita, Nimba County had one of the biggest Ebola treatment facilities in the country; thus, preparing the hospital and the Nimba County Health Team to effectively respond to the outbreak. The then Nimba Legislative Caucus and the Ministry of Health ensured that all the logistics and financial supports were given to the hospital and County Health Team and even more timely.  

MINNEAPOLIS — A member of the Liberian security forces under the regime of Liberian President Charles Taylor was removed Tuesday by officers with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s (ICE) Enforcement and Removal Operations (ERO). Alexander Mentol Zinnah, 56, arrived in Liberia escorted by ERO officers on board an ICE charter removal flight and was turned over to Liberian law enforcement authorities.

Dr. Armah Toko Wilson, MD [email protected], Contributing Writer COVID-19 is an infectious disease caused by a newly discovered Coranavirus.  It is spread through droplets of saliva or discharges from nose when an infected person coughs or sneezes.  Good personal hygiene such as washing of hands with soap and clean water, using hand sanitizer, and not touching your face and or wearing face mask are all effective methods in preventing the disease.

In August 2014, the Task Force launched its outreach and sensitization campaign in Monrovia. This was followed by distribution of essential supplies and sensitization campaigns in various counties, in close partnership with community-based organizations, community radio stations, community leaders, etc. Roles Played by CSOs Civil Society Organizations were actively involved with the fight against Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) in Liberia in 2014. There was strong partnership with government, which allowed them to meaningfully contribute, individually and collectively. A Civil Society Ebola Task Force was established and undertook key activities that meaningfully contributed to Liberia’s successful fight against Ebola.