Liberia

LIBERIA: OXFAM Promises More Service-Delivery

….Launches Single Management Structure – By: WASH R&E Network – In a bid to bring about harmony in its operation as an international non-governmental Organization, OXFAM has launched a Single Management Structure under its GO-LIVE Program. The launch of the Single Management Structure according to Authorities at the Organization Monrovia Office brings the 15-member Confederation under one Administrative umbrella. Under the new Management Structure, Oxfam Great  Britain name will be changed to Oxfam International Liberia with the aimed of creating that spirit of oneness in its operation around the world. The program which was held under the theme: “OXFAM, One Voice,... Continue Reading

Publish Date: Tuesday, March 6th 2012 | Read Comments

Ghana: Bereakum Chelsea whips Liscr Fc 3:0

By Peterking Quaye – Chelsea Ghana’s sole survivors in the Pan African club competition hosted Liberia’s LISCR in the return leg of their first round encounter leading 2-0 from the first leg. Ghana does not have any team representing the country in Africa this season except for the Brong Ahafo side, and they had hoped the GFA would have considered that as they play the continental game on Sunday in Berekum. The much anticipated match which many Liberian hoped that LISCR FC was going to pull a  surprise rather turned out  to a whipping game against the Liberian team, receiving one... Continue Reading

Publish Date: Monday, March 5th 2012 | Read Comments

Liberia: U-13 Milo Football Tournament kicks off

By Peterking Quaye – Milo, a brand of Nestle, has launched the 1st edition of the annual youth football tournament – dubbed ‘Milo U-13 Football Tournament 2012 –Liberia to select Liberia’s representative for this year’s Milo Africa U-13 Football Tournament in Ghana.  The 2012 African U-13 championship will be hosted by Ghana have 8 teams representing Nestle –Milo brands in these countries. Liberia’s inclusion this year is an indication of Liberia joining the bigger youth soccer development program of Nestle in Africa ,as well huge winning prizes for the winning teams According to Mr. Aboubacar Camara ,Business Development Manager –Nestle (Liberia... Continue Reading

Publish Date: Monday, March 5th 2012 | Read Comments

Liberia: Is the LFA under fire from FIFA audit team?

By Peterking Quaye – A team of FIFA Auditors and a local collaborating firm are in town to audit the Liberia Football Association with respect to funds made available to support Liberia football development. The Federation for International Football Association (FIFA) auditor is in the country to audit the LFA for the usage of the Financial Assistance Program (FAP).According to an official of the local football house. The fund was intended for women football, youth football and gross root football development. According to FIFA website the Financial Assistance Programme (FAP) was designed to motivate and empower the associations and confederations... Continue Reading

Publish Date: Tuesday, February 28th 2012 | Read Comments

Liberia: National Spelling Bee competition race intensifies

The 2nd Annual National Spelling Bee competition train stopped in the ELWA area for the Zone B edition after successfully hosting Zone A at the CDB King School on Camp Johnson road. The competition has intensified with the next stop at E Jonathan Goodridge School in the Gardnersville Area. Zone B, played host to schools candidates in the Paynesville, ELWA Community, SKD Complex, Duport Road, Red Light, Coca Cola Factory, Zubah Town72nd       The Zone saw the reigning champion battling for spot in the Semi-final; she however made it joining the 10 finalist for Zone B. The National Spelling Bee has... Continue Reading

Publish Date: Tuesday, February 28th 2012 | Read Comments