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01/24/2025

Women’s football will not feature in National County Sports Meet.

The exclusion of women's football from this year’s National County Sports Meet reflects ongoing challenges in promoting gender equality in sports. Despite the growing global momentum behind women's football, the lack of funding and structured teams at the county level in Liberia highlights systemic issues that limit opportunities for female athletes.

Deputy Minister of Youth and Sports, Andy Quamie confirmed due to a lack of participation and insufficient funding, women’s football will not feature in this year’s National County Sports Meet.

According to him many counties reportedly do not have structured women’s football teams, making their inclusion in the tournament challenging.

Deputy Minister of Youth and Sports Andy Quamie’s comments underscore said the government allocates 15,000 LRD to each county for the event, but this amount is insufficient to support additional sports categories beyond men’s football, basketball, and kickball.

Meanwhile as a result of the exclusion of women's football from this year’s National County Sports Meet, Winners Incorporated has announced that the funds initially set aside for the women’s football prizes have been redirected to the men’s football prizes.

Proposed Women's Football Prizes( if women’s football is reintroduced in future tournaments, the proposed prize structure is as follows:

1st Place: 250,000 LRD

2nd Place: 150,000 LRD

3rd Place: 100,000 LRD

This allocation suggests that there is an intent to support and reward women’s football once the necessary structural and financial challenges are addressed, though the current absence emphasizes the ongoing struggles faced by women’s sports in Liberia.

However, this decision further marginalizes women’s sports and hinders their development.

The reallocation of women’s football prize funds to men’s prizes may bring additional resources to male athletes but underscores the need for targeted investment in women’s sports.

The proposed future prizes for women’s football indicate that there is recognition of its importance, but without proactive measures to establish and support women’s teams, the disparity is likely to persist.

This situation raises important questions about the role of government, sponsors, and sports organizations in ensuring equal opportunities for male and female athletes. What measures do you think could help address this issue effectively?

01/24/2025

January 24, 2025

NewsThread came across a carbon copy of the late Samuel Kanyon Doe, in separate individuals from different background ( stands to be corrected)

Samuel Kanyon Doe was a Liberian politician and military officer who served as the 21st President of Liberia from 1986 to 1990. He ruled Liberia as Chairman of the People's Redemption Council (PRC) from 1980 to 1986 and then as president from 1986 to 1990.

Born on May 6, 1951, Doe was legally married to Mrs. Nancy Doe from 1968-1969. He was Blessed with five kids.
As President of Liberia, Doe was Vice by Harry Monibah and succeeded by Amos Sawyer ( Interim).

A member of the Krahn ethnic group, Doe was a master sergeant in the Armed Forces of Liberia (AFL) when he staged the violent 1980 coup d'état that overthrew President William Tolbert and the True Whig Party, becoming the first non-Americo-Liberian leader of Liberia and ending 133 years of Americo-Liberian rule.[2] Doe suspended the Constitution of Liberia, assumed the rank of general, and established the PRC as a provisional military government with himself as de facto head of state.[2] Doe dissolved the PRC in 1984 and attempted to legitimize his regime, with a new democratic constitution and a general election held in 1985. He won with 51% of the votes, but the election had widespread allegations of election fraud.[2] Doe opened Liberian ports to Canadian, Chinese, and European ships, which brought in considerable foreign investment and earned Liberia's reputation as a tax haven. Doe had support from the United States due to his anti-Soviet stance during the Cold War.
Doe's rule was characterized by authoritarianism, corruption, favoritism towards fellow Krahns, and persecution of the Gio and Mano tribes, particularly after surviving a coup attempt in 1985, which led to growing opposition to his regime from the Liberian public and the United States. The First Liberian Civil War began in December 1989 when the anti-Doe National Patriotic Front of Liberia (NPFL) led by Charles Taylor invaded Liberia from the Ivory Coast to overthrow him. The following year, Doe was captured and executed by the Independent National Patriotic Front of Liberia (INPFL), an NPFL splinter group led by Prince Johnson.

Doe died September 9, 1990 at aged 39 in Monrovia, Liberia.

Cause of death: Torture Murder.
Resting Place: Body lost or Destroyed.

Meanwhile, Liberian still wonders if Oliver Obadiah Wratto and Samuel Doe the comedian are related to the Former President, a question that is still not fully answered.

01/24/2025

Breaking……

Apostle Abraham Kromah is about to release a track Title: My Generation.

01/24/2025

Winners Incorporated Presents National County Sports Meet Prizes to the Ministry of Youth and Sports

Winners Incorporated has presented cash prizes totaling 5 million Liberian Dollars (LRD) to the Ministry of Youth and Sports (MYS) for the National County Sports Meet. Last year, the betting company made a similar contribution of 5 million LRD, demonstrating its ongoing commitment to the annual competition.

This year, Winners Incorporated has allocated 4.8 million LRD toward cash prizes and individual awards for the football category, covering both men’s and women’s football. Additionally, 200,000 LRD has been allocated to support the Ministry of Youth and Sports’ operations.

However, it has been confirmed that there will be no women’s football category in this year’s tournament. Winners Incorporated stated that they were initially informed about the inclusion of women’s football, but the category has since been excluded.

The Deputy Minister of Youth and Sports explained that the inclusion of women’s football has been a persistent challenge due to a lack of participation and insufficient funding from the government. Many counties reportedly lack structured women’s football teams, which has hindered their ability to compete.

According to the Deputy Minister of Youth and Sports further clarified that the government provides 15,000 LRD to each county for the tournament. However, this amount is insufficient to cover additional categories beyond football, basketball, and kickball.

As a result, Winners Incorporated has decided to reallocate the funds initially set aside for women’s football to the men’s football prizes.

Men’s Football Prizes

1st Place: 2 million LRD

2nd Place: 1 million LRD

3rd Place: 500,000 LRD

Men’s Individual Awards

Most Valuable Player (MVP): 200,000 LRD

Highest Scorer: 150,000 LRD

Overall Fair Play Team: 100,000 LRD

Best Defender: 100,000 LRD

Best Goalkeeper: 100,000 LRD

Best Coach: 100,000 LRD

Best Young Player: 50,000 LRD

Women’s Football Prizes (if the category is reintroduced in the future)

1st Place: 250,000 LRD

2nd Place: 150,000 LRD

3rd Place: 100,000 LRD

Winners Incorporated continues to demonstrate its dedication to the National County Sports Meet, promoting sportsmanship and athletic excellence across Liberia.

01/24/2025

This is the current US Rate around the Police Academy junction.

If you change 5 USD at the rate of 198 it will be equivalent to 990 LD.

01/24/2025

Jace, a Female transitioned to Male.

01/24/2025

January 24, 2025

Indonesia’s admission this month to the BRICS developing-country bloc, started by Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa, marks an expansion of the group to Southeast Asia.

Jakarta’s admission, which follows last year’s addition of Egypt, Ethiopia, Iran and the United Arab Emirates, was announced January 6 by Brazil, the group’s presiding member. In October, Malaysia, Thailand and Vietnam became partner countries – meaning they are interested in becoming BRICS members but have not yet been accepted for full membership.

Indonesia is the only Southeast Asian country that has been accepted as a full member.

Teuku Rezasyah, a professor of diplomacy and foreign policy at Indonesia’s Universitas Padjajaran, said membership will allow Indonesia to work with other influential countries with substantial populations to reform multilateral organizations such as the United Nations.

“Currently, Russia and China are permanent members of the United Nations Security Council. However, BRICS has become a strong foundation for Indonesia to generate support from countries like India, Brazil and South Africa in order to push through reforms of the U.N. Security Council,” he told VOA January 15.

Rezasyah said there have not been significant structural changes in the United Nations for 80 years.

The Security Council’s five permanent members – China, France, Russia, the United Kingdom and the United States – have veto power and they are “mostly Greco-Roman and Judeo-Christian civilizations,” he said.

“The world’s first and fourth largest country by population which is India and Indonesia, who represent large Hindu and Muslim populations, are not always represented well in the Security Council,” he said.

Indonesian Foreign Affairs Ministry spokesman Roy Soemirat pointed to areas in which Jakarta would like to see changes at the U.N.

"Indonesia continues to push for revitalizing the United Nations General Assembly and the Security Council. There need to be changes in the working methods, limited use of veto power, and improve the issue of representation at the Security Council. The Security Council was last expanded from 11 to 15 countries in the 1970s. As more countries join the United Nations, the composition of the Security Council needs to change,” he told VOA January 18.

He added that Indonesia has been active in U.N. working groups on U.N. reforms, particularly as a nonpermanent Security Council member from 2019 to 2020. The United Nations unanimously agreed to push for improving regulations on using veto power in 2015. Along with France and Mexico, Indonesia has urged Security Council countries to be more transparent and voluntarily explain their reasons for a veto, Roy added.

01/24/2025

They will hear you one day one day😂.

01/24/2025

Do you all remember, T-Markus, a Liberian artist based in the US. T-Markus is one of the Liberian artists in the diaspora who is tirelessly working very hard to push Liberian music globally. With his versatility, he managed to attract many music lovers around the world and because of his good vibes and perfect lyrics he has worked with many Liberian-based artists including EricGeso, Deng, D12, etc.

T-Markus is expected to unleashed his first song in 2025 anytime next month, February.

Let's get ready to vibe. 🔥

01/24/2025

MDR Youth Chairperson Mr. Czar M. Palay replied to the Ministry of Labour regarding their decision to terminate his contract from the Ministry of.!!

📷 Ok Fm

01/24/2025

Popular Liberian musician Kobazzie writes ✍️
👇👇👇

Open Letter to the People of Lofa County

Dear Citizens of Lofa County,

With great respect and a deep sense of commitment to our beloved county, I write to you today, not as an individual, but as one of many who share the same love and pride for Lofa. This is a call to action for all of us—those at home, in government, and in the diaspora.

Lofa County is our heritage, our pride, and the foundation upon which our identities were built. Our county should not have to call us before we step forward. It is our responsibility to come together, without hesitation, whenever it concerns the growth and development of our land.

Nobody is bigger than Lofa. Let us remind ourselves of this truth. For those who are blessed with financial means, this is the time to give back. If you have the ability to help and yet choose to turn a blind eye, know that the people of Lofa will not rally behind you when you are in need of their support.

To our brothers and sisters in government: we hold you to the highest expectations. You have been given the opportunity to lead, not to divide. Stop the infighting and unite for the betterment of Lofa County. Look at Nimba County as an example. Their leaders set aside differences when it comes to developing their home, and because of that, they continue to thrive. Lofa deserves the same from you—nothing less.

Lastly, tomorrow is a day of unity and pride. Let us all turn out at the SKD Sports Complex to support our team to victory. Our presence will show the strength, love, and resilience of Lofa County. Together, we can inspire victory both on and off the field.

This is a call for unity, for selflessness, and for action. The future of Lofa County lies in our hands. Let us rise and stand together for the love of our county and its people.

In unity and service,
KOBAZZIE
A Devoted Citizen of Lofa County

01/24/2025

Anitram and Angel Michael posed together this morning. 🤍😍

01/24/2025

Hon Yekeh Kolubah and the Journalists 👇

Hon. Yekeh Kolubah 🗣️ Joseph Boakai has suspended the constitution and disrespected all the laws of our country, and we will push this matter.

Journalist 🗣️ So where are you heading now? Are you running away?

Hon. Yekeh Kolubah 🗣️Yes, I'm running away.

Journalist 🗣️ To where?

Hon. Yekeh Kolubah 🗣️️ I am running away to your house.

01/24/2025

Tarpeh urges Boakai to swiftly act on LTA

Ruling Unity Party Chairman Luther Tarpeh wants President Boakai to swiftly act on the audit reports linking the Liberia Telecommunications Authority (LTA) to corruption.

The ruling Unity Party (UP) urges President Joseph Nyuma Boakai to take swift action following an audit report from the Liberia Telecommunications Authority (LTA).

The party wants President Boakai to exert pressure on Justice Minister Oswald Tweh and other relevant government bodies to prosecute officials found responsible for corruption.

The appeal aims to ensure accountability and transparency in the wake of the audit findings.

A compliance audit of a Special Investigation at the Liberia Telecommunications Authority (LTA) conducted by the General Auditing Commission (GAC) revealed that the LTA failed to remit government revenue and illegally awarded its headquarters construction contract.

The compliance audit for the year January 1, 2023, to December 31, 2023, was conducted in compliance with relevant laws and regulations consistent with the Auditor General’s mandate as provided for in Section 2.1.3 of the GAC Act of 2014, as well as in accordance with other relevant laws.

The UP acknowledges the government’s efforts in combating corruption but emphasizes a need for President Boakai to take decisive action on the audit reports, particularly regarding the LTA, noting that the LTA’s audit findings have been widely discussed in public.

During a press conference at the Unity Party headquarters in Monrovia on January 22, 2025, National Chairman Rev. Luther Tarpeh pointed out that the audit report implicated the suspended Commissioner and Acting Chairperson of the LTA, Abdullah Kamara, in the mismanagement of funds.

He emphasizes the need for fairness and consistency in addressing findings of the audit to ensure accountability.

“We call on you, Mr. President, to look into this audit report and all those implicated in these various audit reports submitted by the Liberia Anti-Corruption Commission (LACC) and the Ministry of Justice. We kindly urge that you investigate and subsequently prosecute any member of the government who tries to steal from the Liberian people”, Tarpeh urges.

He warns that if President Boakai fails to hold public officials accountable, the Liberian people will not only be disappointed but their hope will also be dashed, noting that swift and decisive action is necessary to restore public trust and demonstrate the government’s commitment to fighting corruption.

Chairman Tarpeh also calls for an intensified fight against narcotics in Liberia, urging the government to be proactive and genuine in its efforts as it enters its second year.

He says drug cartels, who are ruining the future of the younger generation, must be dealt with severely through the country’s laws.

Subsequently, he points out that drug-related issues in the ghettos, which were multiplied under the Coalition for Democratic Change (CDC) government, remain persistent.

According to him, the Liberia Drugs Enforcement Agency (LDEA) should take serious action against the drug menace while calling for monitoring of school campuses and involvement from community leadership and local officials to fight this societal problem.

Regarding unemployment, Tarpeh cautions the government to address the growing frustration among its partisans, who helped bring it to power but are now unemployed.

“Citizens are increasingly losing patience and want basic needs like food, education, and healthcare to be met”, he notes, and calls for leaders to work harder to meet these expectations.

Additionally, he issued a stern warning to the President, stating that any official who is not performing to support the success of the ARREST Agenda for Inclusive Development (AAID) should be fired and replaced.

He reiterates, ”The Liberian people expect concrete actions, not political promises.”

Tarpeh urges government officials to perform above and beyond to ensure the agenda’s success and improve ordinary citizens’ lives.

01/24/2025

NEC Workers Launch Mass Clean-Up Campaign Following Chairperson Davidetta Suspension

Workers of the National Elections Commission (NEC), including members of the aggrieved workers' association, have launched a mass clean-up campaign at the Commission's premises following the indefinite suspension of Chairperson Davidetta Browne-Lassanah.

The initiative, led by NEC Field Coordinator and Chairperson of the aggrieved workers' association, Rennie Gleegbar, is aimed at restoring order and improving the work environment amid ongoing scrutiny of the Commission's operations.

Liberian President Joseph Boakai recently suspended Madam Browne-Lassanah after allegations of corruption and administrative misconduct. The suspension followed weeks of protests by sections of NEC staff, accusing her of lacking accountability and making administrative decisions without proper procedures.

The president's statement, signed by his press secretary, cited decisions by Madam Browne-Lassanah that undermined the integrity of the Commission, including the suspension of 25 workers without consulting the NEC Board of Commissioners.

An investigation committee had been set up by the government to probe the allegations, and its findings prompted the president's decision to suspend her indefinitely.

Speaking during the clean-up exercise, Gleegbar emphasized the dire conditions workers had endured since 2023, highlighting the unsanitary state of the NEC premises.

“The office has been out of order, with the area behind the building being used as a dumpsite for garbage collected from various offices,” he said.

Despite an $8 million budget allocated to the Commission, Gleegbar claimed the funds were returned to the government instead of being used for essential improvements, such as reconditioning the building, replacing toilets, and paying workers' remaining allowances.

Determined to create a better work environment, the workers decided to clean the premises using their own resources.

“This place is very bad off. It’s deplorable. Just imagine a big pad of garbage right under the window of the offices. From here all the way to the back, it’s so-so dirt,” Gleegbar lamented.

Workers were seen using hoes, shovels, and wheelbarrows to clear garbage and overgrown grass. The two-day campaign will focus on cleaning the exterior on the first day and the interior on the second day.

Gleegbar also revealed that while the chairperson remains suspended, she has allegedly been influencing other Board members not to reinstate the 25 workers suspended during the earlier protests.

He expressed hope that the president would intervene and reinstate those workers, ensuring fairness and accountability at the NEC.

The workers remain optimistic that their efforts to improve the environment and bring attention to their grievances will lead to a resolution and foster a more conducive workplace.

01/24/2025

CSA Audit Unearths 17 Duplicated Positions at the House of Representatives

A recent audit conducted by the Civil Service Agency (CSA) at the House of Representatives has uncovered the duplication of 17 positions in the central administration payroll, leading to the creation of a supplementary payroll with 243 additional roles. This practice, referred to as "double dipping," is costing the government an estimated $1,566,564 annually.

Speaking at the Ministry of Information's regular press briefing on Thursday, CSA Director General Josiah F. Joekai described the findings as alarming and detrimental to government efforts aimed at fiscal responsibility and payroll standardization.

According to Joekai, the audit revealed duplications across several titles, including Research Officers, Office Assistants, and Protocol Officers. This duplication violates the 2019 National Remuneration Standardization Act, which aims to streamline government salaries, eliminate redundancies, and promote transparency and accountability.

"The supplementary payroll has become an avenue for the misapplication of public funds, directly contravening single-salary guidelines mandated by the Act," Joekai said.

To address the discrepancies, the CSA has recommended several immediate measures:

1. Cease Supplementary Payments
The CSA has formally requested the Comptroller and Accountant General of Liberia to instruct all commercial banks to stop processing supplementary payroll requests from any government entity.

2. Suspension and Investigation
The Human Resource Director of the House of Representatives, along with three other staff members implicated in the double-dipping scheme, should be suspended immediately. Their salaries during the investigation period are to be forfeited.

3. Internal Audit and Restitution
A special Internal Audit Agency (IAA) team, working alongside the CSA, has been tasked with conducting a detailed investigation. Those found guilty of receiving unlawful payments must restitute the funds.

4. Disciplinary Measures
Individuals responsible for approving the supplementary payrolls should face disciplinary actions, including suspension and possible dismissal.

Joekai emphasized that these measures aim to safeguard public funds, reinforce fiscal discipline, and uphold the principles of the National Remuneration Standardization Act.

The CSA Director General applauded the leadership of the House of Representatives for taking immediate steps to rectify the issues, noting that their cooperation is crucial to resolving the matter.

The CSA reaffirmed its commitment to enforcing payroll management policies and enhancing governance across the public sector.

“These corrective measures will protect public resources and ensure that salary payments adhere strictly to the consultancy framework established by law,” Joekai added.

The findings have prompted renewed calls for stricter adherence to payroll guidelines to prevent similar issues from recurring in other government entities.

01/24/2025

Catholic Hospital Medical Error Victim to Be Buried Saturday Jan 25, 2025..As Family Vows to Pursue Justice

The remains of Isaiah Benedicto Williams, the victim of a fatal medical error at St. Joseph Catholic Hospital, will be laid to rest on Saturday, January 25, 2025. According to family sources, the burial will take place at Fendall Cemetery along the Kakata-Monrovia highway.

Williams, a 21-year-old and prospective student of the Lay Adventists University in Kigali, Rwanda, tragically lost his life due to a medical procedure error in the hospital’s operating theater.

The graduate of St. Edward Catholic School died after being admitted to treat a hydrocele condition. An investigation by the Liberia Medical and Dental Council (LMDC) confirmed that a malfunctioning anesthesia machine in the hospital’s operating theater caused his death.

The family, however, claims the tragedy was compounded by wrongful medication and an overdose during the procedure.

In response to the investigation, the hospital administration has been fined USD $30,000 to cover damages and burial expenses for the bereaved family. Meanwhile, the doctor responsible for the procedure, Congolese pediatrician Dr. Ngoy-Mulume Thadee, was fined USD $15,000 for performing surgery without a valid medical license.

During her eulogy, Veronica Tayeah, Isaiah’s grieving mother, described her son’s death as a murder and said he was “robbed of his dreams and aspirations” by St. Joseph Catholic Hospital.

Mohamed F. Fofana, the family’s spokesperson, stated that while they will proceed with the burial, the family will not accept any compensation from the hospital. Instead, they vow to pursue justice.

“We are not taking a cent from the hospital, and we are burying our son. After this, we will pursue justice by whatever means,” Fofana said firmly.

Friends and fellow students of Williams are also calling on the Ministry of Health (MOH) to conduct a thorough investigation into the incident.

“We believe our friend died due to the consequences of a missed critical injection, and we believe a thorough investigation is essential for justice,” said Ben C. Johnson, head of the student group.

The remains of Isaiah Williams will be removed from the JFK Morgue at 7 a.m. on Saturday, January 25, 2025, and taken to Christ Redemption Ministries in Logan Town, Gbandi Town community, for a funeral service at 9 a.m.

This tragic case has brought to light serious concerns about the quality of healthcare and medical accountability in Liberia. Isaiah’s family and supporters hope their pursuit of justice will bring necessary reforms to prevent such negligence in the future.

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