Special Statement to the Nation by President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf
My fellow Liberians:Even as we continue to combat the Ebola virus and strive to achieve our national objective of zero-new-cases by Christmas, we must also attend to what will be a difficult job of recovery – recovery to the health care system so that we deliver health care services all across the country and are better prepared for any epidemic of the size and scale of Ebola; recovery to the economy so that we are repositioned to produce more opportunities and afford decent and better living conditions for all our people; recovery to governance so that notwithstanding the superficial differences which haunt the body politic, we can still remain enjoined behind the common purpose of national healing and reconstruction.This requires a team that is adaptable, responsive, disciplined, loyal, and focused – a team that is understanding of the prevailing challenges, and are resolved to respond by taking appropriate risks to get things done on time. It is my job to continuously vet and ready such a team for the challenges we currently face and those that lie ahead.And so today, I announce a number of changes to the Executive Branch of the Government. A few are transferred or reassigned, signifying our recognition of their capabilities and performance. Others are dropped from where they served, but will be given appropriate opportunities to continue to serve the country. I am deeply grateful for the services and contribution of all of those we who have served or continue to serve.We are not short on expectation that going forward, each working day – indeed each working hour – will be spent not only on catching up and continuing with the transformational agenda of the country but also to exploring creative new approaches by which we deliver on the agenda within the limited time of our stewardship.My hope is that this team will take us to the finish line. But make no mistake: As Captain, I will not hesitate to change anyone who fails to meet our expectations.With these remarks, I am pleased to make the following initial appointments, others to follow at a subsequent time: Ministry of Posts and TelecommunicationsMs. Margretta Smith-General – Assistant Minister for Administration(replacing Mr. James Cooper) Ministry of Lands, Mines & EnergyMr. Zack Sharpe, Deputy Minister for Administration Ministry of EducationDr. Elizabeth Davis-Russell, MinisterDr. Nancy Freeman, Deputy Minister for AdministrationMr. Anthony Nimely, Deputy Minister for Planning, Research and Development National AIDS CommissionMs. Candace Eastman, Commissioner(replacing Ms. Wessehdi Sio-Njoh) Ministry of Internal AffairsMs. Gbemie Horace Kollie, Deputy Minister for Operations(replacing Mr. Ranney Jackson) Liberia Broadcasting SystemMr. Ledgerhood Rennie, Director GeneralMr. Patrick Honnah, Deputy Director General for BroadcastingMr. Christopher Sellee, Deputy Director General for Rural Comms Ministry of TransportMr. Bushuben M. Keita – Deputy Minister for Administration Ministry of Commerce & IndustryMr. Cyril Allen, Jr., Deputy Minister for CommerceMr. Mohammed Turay, Assistant Minister for Industry The special word on the change in the Ministry of Health. Dr. Gwenigale will continue to serve as Advisor until his planned retirement in February.Share this:Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Ministry of Youth & SportsMr. Ramses Kumbuyah, Deputy Minister for Administration(replacing Ms. Jacqueline Capehart) Ministry of Health Mr. George Werner, Minister Ministry of Foreign Affairs Dr. Wede Brownell, Deputy Minister for AdministrationMs. Albratha Doe, Assistant Minister for Foreign Affairs Ministry of Public WorksMr. William Gyude Moore, MinisterMr. Roland Giddings, Deputy Minister for Administration Ministry of InformationMr. Andrew Tehmeh, Deputy Minister for Administration(to replace Norris Tweah who moves on to the University of Liberia) National Investment CommissionMrs. Etmonia David Tarpeh, Chairperson Ministry of Gender, Children & Social ProtectionMrs. Julia Duncan-Cassell, MinisterMr. Peter Roberts, Deputy Minister for AdministrationMrs. Sienne Abdul-Baki, Deputy Minister for GenderMrs. Mardia Martin Wiles, Deputy Minister for Policy, Planning & Technical ServicesMrs. Lydia Sherman, Deputy Minister for Children and Social Protection
Two City Staff will be running the drop-in, and the City is always looking for volunteers to help plan events. Meanwhile, Cockerill says there will be a code of conduct everyone must follow in the building. She says theft, abusive language and substance abuse will not be tolerated. [asset|aid=1852|format=mp3player|formatter=asset_bonus|title=46532f0ad9b59d7538f7a403425c54cf-Cockerill 1_2_Pub.mp3] The Grand Opening Celebration set for Friday will have music, free pizza, Wii Games, a draw to win an I-pod Shuffle, and more. Advertisement Cockerill says the City might block off a portion of 95th Avenue for skateboard demonstrations. The Southside Centre is free for everyone and is located at 10128 95 Avenue. It’s one block from the skateboard park. View Southside Centre in a larger mapThe Southside Centre is located on 10128 95 Avenue in Fort St. John. It is free for everyone.Fort St. John youth will get to spend the cold days of winter in a heated, fun environment starting Friday, September 11th. The Southside Centre is officially opening in the city, in a convenient downtown location. – Advertisement -Director of Community Services Sarah Cockerill says the new building can accommodate up to 120 youth. [asset|aid=1851|format=mp3player|formatter=asset_bonus|title=46532f0ad9b59d7538f7a403425c54cf-Cockerill 2_2_Pub.mp3] The Southside Centre is a 16 week pilot project, to determine if the there is a need in the community for a full time youth drop-in centre. Advertisement
– Sonics extend losing streakOn Sunday at the Burnham Hard Court, the Eagles took on the Kobras in the U23 division, while Pepsi Sonics battled the Ravens in the first division category, as the Rainforest Water/Malta Supreme/ Georgetown Amateur Basketball Association (GABA) league continued.In the first match of the evening, although the Kobras kept a keen and watchful eye on the Eagles, they couldn’t strike early enough, and the Eagles flew away with the win 68-56.The matchup was very close, with the Eagles taking the first quarter 16-15 but losing the second quarter 13-12 as the Kobras struck their retaliatory blow. The Eagles, however, swept the third round 23-6, in process showing their superiority over the opposition team. And even though the Kobras again retaliated by winning the fourth quarter 22-17, their margin of deficit was 12 points.Leadng the scoring for the Eagles was Captain Shamar Huntly, who ended the night on 23 points and with support from Sherland Gillis (8). Kobras’ James Lakhan (14) and Amoniki John each scored 11 points in a losing effort.In the second match of the night, the Sonics were aiming to register a win to arrest their current losing streak, but Lady Luck had again abandoned them, and their losing streak was extended with a 43-56 loss.Having made some sloppy passes, the Sonics were outplayed and weren’t able to convert their shots, the Ravens being too good for them.Top scoring for the Sonics was captain Jason Squires, who, with 17 points, was the only player to make it into double figures for the Sonics.Even though Tyron Hamid led the Ravens with 19 points and Dominic Vincente supported him with 10 points, the Ravens were able to outscore the Sonics because they played as a unit. (Timothy Jaikarran)
0Shares0000Going places: Jurgen Klopp has inspired Liverpool back to the Champions League final © AFP / Paul ELLISLIVERPOOL, United Kingdom, May 22 – The last time Liverpool faced the might of Real Madrid, then manager Brendan Rodgers named a second-string side so impossible did it seem that England’s most successful club on the European stage could compete with the self-proclaimed “kings of Europe”.Madrid won 1-0 at the Santiago Bernabeu that November night in 2014, two weeks after they had inflicted Liverpool’s heaviest ever European home defeat by cruising to a 3-0 victory at Anfield. Such was the gulf between the sides that even a former Manchester United hero Cristiano Ronaldo was applauded off on what used to be enemy territory. Madrid were a class apart rather than a competitor.Fast-forward three-and-a-half years and Jurgen Klopp has transformed the five-time European champions back into believing they are worthy of their place in a Champions League final when they face Real once more in Kiev on Saturday.“A lot of things happened since I came in, but the biggest change was how the people changed in the case of how much they like their actual team,” said Klopp on Monday.“That is really nice and helped a lot. The boys deserved this. They had an exceptional season, always could be better, but it was really good and a big step in comparison to last year.”Klopp’s tenure has been far from all plain sailing. He acknowledged even after ousting Premier League champions Manchester City 5-1 on aggregate in the quarter-finals that the clock was ticking on his promise to deliver a trophy in his first four years.By contrast, since the sides last met, Madrid have won another two Champions Leagues, a La Liga title, two Club World Cups and two European Super Cups.– Best yet to come –Huggable: Klopp’s animated touchline persona has at times overshadowed his tactical nous © AFP / Paul ELLISHowever, the feeling around Anfield is that Liverpool can now compete with Europe’s elite, and — with Klopp having renewed his contract till 2022 — the best is still to come.“This could be the start of something special under Klopp, he’s world class,” the last Liverpool captain to lift the Champions League, Steven Gerrard, told BT Sport after a rollercoaster 7-6 aggregate semi-final win over Roma.Klopp’s role as a rabble-rousing, bear-hugging cheerleader on the sidelines makes the 50-year-old a colourful and loveable character for fans, players and media alike.However, the headlines he creates often hide a keen eye for the tactical details that count.None more so than how Klopp didn’t let the loss of arguably his best player in Philippe Coutinho for a Premier League record sale of £142 million ($194 million, 160 million euros) in the middle of the season derail Liverpool’s road to Kiev.Coutinho’s departure robbed Klopp of competition for places and ammunition for his front three. Yet, Mohamed Salah, Sadio Mane and Roberto Firmino continued to thrive, combining for 90 goals this season.Behind them Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain came to the fore, scoring a stunning goal against City in a 3-0 first leg win at Anfield in the last eight.When the England international’s season was ended by a cruciate knee ligament injury against Roma in the semi-finals, Georginio Wijnaldum stepped in to score what proved to be the winning goal in the tie in Rome.“I think Jurgen is a master to buy players with what he really needs for the way he wants to play,” said City boss Pep Guardiola, who has suffered more defeats in his career to Klopp than any other manager.In Klopp’s first season Liverpool fell short in the League Cup and Europa League finals to Manchester City and Sevilla.His second campaign delivered Champions League football for just the second time in eight years. His third has so far solidified Liverpool’s status as a Champions League club with another top-four finish and run to the final.“They don’t hang silver medals at Melwood (Liverpool’s training ground),” Klopp warned after an emotional night in Rome three weeks ago, a fact he knows only too well having lost his last five finals at Liverpool and Borussia Dortmund.He has made Liverpool a force to be reckoned with again. The final step to go from contenders to champions is what remains to be taken.0Shares0000(Visited 3 times, 1 visits today)
0Shares0000Liverpool’s Adam Lallana vies for the ball with West Ham’s Robert Snodgrass during an English premier League match at the Olympic Stadium in London on February 5, 2019.LONDON, United Kingdom, Feb 5 – Liverpool wasted another chance to extend their lead at the top of the Premier League as a sub-par performance from Jurgen Klopp’s men was punished in a 1-1 draw at West Ham on Monday.Less than a week after missing the opportunity to go seven points clear of Manchester City with a 1-1 draw against Leicester, Liverpool’s lead is now just three over the champions, who can now go top with victory at Everton on Wednesday. Sadio Mane put the visitors in front at the London Stadium, but Michail Antonio quickly levelled and West Ham had the better chances to claim all three points when Declan Rice and Mark Noble failed to hit the target.After posting a perfect record against opposition with the top six in their first 23 league games, Liverpool have now slipped up twice in as many matches to mount the tension in their chase for a first title in 29 years.Klopp’s side looked like a side playing under pressure in a lacklustre display as the absence of the injured Jordan Henderson, Georginio Wijnaldum and Trent Alexander-Arnold took its toll.Hammers boss Manuel Pellegrini claimed it was “impossible to play worse” after his side’s 3-0 capitulation to Wolves last week that followed a deeply disappointing FA Cup exit to League One AFC Wimbledon.Even without the injured Marko Arnautovic, Pellegrini got the response he wanted in West Ham’s performance if not their end product.Javier Hernandez had the hosts’ first chance but the Mexican and then Aaron Cresswell both fired inches wide of Alisson Becker’s left-hand post.West Ham’s Javier Hernandez attempts to dribble past Liverpool players during an English Premier League match at the Olympic Stadium in London on February 5, 2019.James Milner was having a torrid time defending in an unfamiliar right-back role against the pace and trickery of Felipe Anderson.However, the former England midfielder created the opening goal in controversial circumstances when given the chance to go forward.Adam Lallana’s neat footwork played in Milner, who was allowed to continue despite being clearly in an offside position, and Mane cleverly spun onto his cross to score his 12th goal of the season.The lead lasted just six minutes as the visitors switched off from a well-worked free-kick and Antonio drilled Anderson’s pass in off the far post.More lax set-piece defending should have cost Liverpool again three minutes before the break when Rice headed wide another wicked Anderson free-kick delivery wide when completely unmarked 10 yards out.Mohamed Salah was kept quiet for long spells, but the league’s top scorer twice forced Lukasz Fabianski into action at the start of the second period.On both occasions, though, the Egyptian lacked the power and accuracy to beat the Pole as he worked shooting opportunities onto his favoured left foot.Anderson continued to create problems at the other end and another positive break from the Brazilian should have created the winner when Noble fired over.Divock Origi replaced the ineffective Roberto Firmino 15 minutes from time and the Belgian had a huge chance to make himself a hero as he did with a last gasp Merseyside derby winner against Everton in December.This time, though, Origi shot meekly into Fabiankski’s grateful arms with the final action of the match.0Shares0000(Visited 1 times, 1 visits today)
Packed: The Bayview Hotel in Killybegs. Picture from Stephen McGinleyIT has been the soul of the community in Killybegs for almost two centuries.And tonight the Bayview Hotel re-opened its doors thanks to a businessman from Singapore.Peter Gabriel spotted the hotel for sale on the internet….then flew 7,000 miles to see it with his family. As the Christmas lights went on in the fishing town this evening, the Bayview re-opened its doors again to the public.It will bring much-needed jobs to the town.And just as important, bring back its soul.Pic: Stephen McGinley HUGE CROWDS TURN OUT AS BAYVIEW HOTEL RE-OPENS IN KILLYBEGS was last modified: December 8th, 2013 by John2Share this:Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window)Click to share on Reddit (Opens in new window)Click to share on Pocket (Opens in new window)Click to share on Telegram (Opens in new window)Click to share on WhatsApp (Opens in new window)Click to share on Skype (Opens in new window)Click to print (Opens in new window) Tags:Bayview HoteldonegalPeter GabrielSingapore
Antoine Griezmann is being linked with a move away from Atletico Madrid 1 Atletico Madrid will not be able to register any new players until January 2018 after the Court of Arbitration for Sport upheld their appeal against a FIFA transfer ban.Atletico, along with city rivals Real Madrid, were handed two-window transfer bans in January 2016 for multiple breaches of global football’s rules on the registration of under-18s and both clubs failed in their appeals to FIFA last September.The two Spanish giants then took their cases to the CAS but, while Real saw their ban halved to one transfer window in December, Atletico announced on Thursday that the only reduction they had been given was regarding their financial penalty – down from £720,000 to £440,000.A club statement read: “CAS maintains the prohibition to register players until January of 2018.“They partially upheld the appeal presented by Atletico de Madrid, reducing the financial penalty but maintaining the prohibition of registering licenses this summer.”The decision could have ramifications for Premier League clubs.Atletico’s star forward Antoine Griezmann is wanted by Manchester United and reports this week have suggested he is keen to join Jose Mourinho’s side.But, with Atletico unable to bring in a replacement, they are likely to do everything they can to keep hold of the Frenchman.The ban also ends speculation Atletico could move for Chelsea’s Diego Costa as a replacement for Griezmann this summer.
With Andy away, Jason Cundy is joined by Darren Lewis in the studio to reflect on England’s draw against Scotland, look at the latest back pages and more.
Two women charged with knowingly allowing their flat to be used as a brothel have fled Donegal.The women were charged with allowing their flat to be used as a brothel.The two women were arrested following a Garda swoop on a flat on Letterkenny in June. The two women, Anna Dimoffe and Anata Tacinata Raducan, were arrested by Gardai at the flat at 6 St.Eunan’s Court on June 20th last.They were subsequently released on bail.The women were due to appear before Letterkenny District Court today.However solicitor Kevin McElhinney said another man before the court, Leonardo Goicea, had told him he returned to the flat last Sunday from Romania but the women had fled.He also revealed that the women’s belongings had all been removed.Mr Goicea, who is charged with brothel-keeping at the same address, is currently on bail awaiting direction in his case.Judge Paul Kelly issued two bench warrants for the women and adjourned Mr Goicea’s until October 13th.WOMEN AT CENTRE OF GARDA BROTHEL BUST HAVE FLED was last modified: September 12th, 2014 by StephenShare this:Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window)Click to share on Reddit (Opens in new window)Click to share on Pocket (Opens in new window)Click to share on Telegram (Opens in new window)Click to share on WhatsApp (Opens in new window)Click to share on Skype (Opens in new window)Click to print (Opens in new window) Tags:brothelcourtdonegalJudge Paul KellyLETETRKENNY
Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world. – Nelson Mandela These words ring true now more than ever as South Africa, as with the rest of world, experiences and transitions into a radical period of change presented by the Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR). A period which necessitates everyone to be open to learning, re-learning and discovery. The World Economic Forum (WEF) describes the 4th industrial revolution as the advent of “cyber-physical systems” involving entirely new capabilities for people and machines. It represents entirely new ways in which technology becomes embedded within societies and even our human bodies. Man vs Machine or Machine working for Mankind? With all these big words and terms associated with the imminent 4th Industrial Revolution being spoken about… robotics, artificial intelligence (AI), big data, cyber, crypto… may make the ‘giant leap’ into the digital era an intimidating exercise for many. However daunting, the digital era presents a myriad of opportunities for innovation and technological advancement for South Africa as an enabler of human and skills development, business driver and economic growth. Minister of Communications and Digital Technologies, Ms Stella Ndabeni–Abrahams, has been actively driving the message on 4IR and laying the foundation to build a capable and skilled work force. At the heart of 4IR is human centred focus and we need to ensure an inclusive process to ensure no one is left behind, she said. We shine the spotlight on an organisation that is playing its part in the education field and making great strides to arm young girls from previously disadvantaged communities with the required skills for the future world of work through mentorship, empowerment programmes and exposure to Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) subjects and related careers. Technogirl Trust The TechnoGirl Trust exists to deal with South Africa’s skills shortage in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) by encouraging girls to choose STEM subjects in high school. Girls from Grade 9 onwards from disadvantaged communities are placed in corporate mentorship and job shadowing programmes. Since inception in 2005, more than 11,000 girls have benefitted from the programme. Brand South Africa recently joined the Technogirl Trust for the Young Women for STEM in Africa programme in partnership with the University of Johannesburg (UJ). Liana Meadon, Senior Manager: Academic Development Centre stated that the partnership is driven by efforts to close the gender gap in STEM and the programme provided a great platform to motivate and inspire young women to take up careers in the STEM field. The young girls also had the privilege to hear from Dr Tebogo Mashifana, a young woman who is a Senior Lecturer at UJ’s Department of Chemical Engineering Technology, nominee of the 2019 Mail & Guardian Top 200 Young South Africans and motivational speaker making waves in the STEM field. She inspired the girls, telling them that they are capable of achieving anything they put their minds to and shouldn’t let their backgrounds define their destiny. “I look at you and see future engineers, future scientists, and future leaders in the 4th industrial revolution”, she said. Dr Mashifana concluded by telling the learners that the world is rapidly changing and education and hard work are key to a brighter future. The interest and participation in STEM will set them apart and enable them to participate in mainstream careers of the future as digitalisation and the future world of work will be driven by those equipped in the STEM field. The technology driven future affords us the opportunity to redefine our society and explore the future of a digitally enabled economy and countries transformation that is fair, inclusive, sustainable and competitive. As Brand South Africa, we encourage all citizens, not only the youth, to actively get involved in the 4IR and digital economy dialogue and skills development initiatives. It’s not only for government or businesses to adopt and master the digital era, but for all to take part, benefit and contribute towards the growth of the economy and SA’s competiveness.