By: Augustine N. Myers – A Member of the 53rd National Legislature of the Republic of Liberia has blamed the Liberian government for its failure to provide basic social services, including safe water and sanitation to the people. Grand Bassa County Representative, Gabriel Buchanan Smith says government’s inability to at least provide safe drinking water as part of its social obligation, means the government has failed the people. “Since 2006 our government came to power, I must admit that we have failed to deliver on the social contract we signed with the people as a government”, Rep. Smith asserted. Rep.... Continue Reading
By Peterking Quaye, In Monrovia – The major industry event for the mining and energy and emerging oil industry of Liberia has started and Shout-Africa’s visit to the venue has revealed that there has been a huge increase in exhibitors and attendance by visitors. The event started on Tuesday 9th and ended on 11th April. The event, which was inaugurated in 2011 by President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf, brought together about 40 exhibiting companies worldwide to market Liberia’s natural resources to the world and explore the potential for investment in the country. The Liberian Mining, Energy & Petroleum Conference & Exhibition... Continue Reading
High praise has been given to the South African Achievers Awards committee for pulling off their first awards evening and Gala dinner on 13th April 2013 in London, UK. Guests arrived at the luxurious Cumberland hotel in Mayfair to a champagne reception, red carpet and a fashion show by Chelline, who was showcasing her 15 piece African inspired collection. The sold out evening then officially commenced with the national anthem, led exceptionally well by SA baritone Njabulo Madlala. Among the nominees who were awarded for their outstanding achievement in their respective field, Struggle Stalwarts were honoured on the night for... Continue Reading
We all know that not all state actors have the potential of achieving great things especially in the discharge of their respective functions. Therefore, if a government is to succeed, it needs to have the right people in the right place. It needs to have people with adequate skills and knowledge, with sound attributes to be able to deliver expected results. People with such qualities are in many ways successful in governance. They make things happen and don’t sit back waiting for others to do something before they get started. Simply put, they grab the bull by the horns. However,... Continue Reading
Despite continuing challenges faced by women in diplomatic service, the world has made strides in ensuring women take up the challenging role of representing their countries abroad, a role traditionally reserved for men until recently. Two women diplomats — Ambassadors Lisa Stadelbauer (Canada) and Barbara Joziasse (Netherlands) — testified at a Ladies Night event organized jointly by the Quill Press Club and the U.S. Embassy’s Women Journalists Mentoring Program (WJMP). Currently, Harare is host to 12 female heads of diplomatic missions (two of whom are Charge d’Affaires). “Women are good at diplomacy because they tend to be less confrontational by... Continue Reading
