100 Bong Teachers to Lose Job
Published: 03 July, 2008
After being found lacking in basic qualification to teach at the primary school level, some 125 teachers in Bong County are facing the risk of losing their job, according to the Salala Educational District Education Officer (DEO), Philip F. Mulbah.
CEO, DEO, Others Suspended in Gbarpolu County
Published: 02 July, 2008
Education Min. Dr. Joseph Korto Photo by Alaskai Moore Johnson
MONROVIA, The Ministry of Education has suspended the Chief Education Office and several other employees of the Ministry of Education assigned to Gbarpolu County.
The president of the Promoters of Liberian Athletes, Joseph Farkollie, has underscored the need for Government to take robust mechanisms in a bid to revamp the country's education system.
GBARNGA, BONG COUNTY, Over 400 candidates obtained Master and Bachelor of Arts Degree in various academic disciplines from the Cuttington University on Sunday after going through the prescribed university courses leading to the award of degrees from the only Episcopalian University in the country.
200 Adults Graduate from ALFALIT Literacy Program
Published: 01 July, 2008
Bong County Superintendent Bennie Banama Jackson says support through scholarships and financial resources mobilization is a cardinal priority of his administration.
Workshop on IDSR Ends in Bassa
Published: 26 June, 2008
A five-day workshop for adaptation of National Technical Guidelines for Integrated Disease Surveillance and Response (IDSR) in Liberia recently ended at the Bassa Youth Centre (BYC) on the Fair Ground in Buchanan.
Mr. & Mrs. Hemgren gowned recently in Grand Cape Mount and A well-equipped library of a school built by LDA
Liberia Dujar Opens College Soon
Published: 24 June, 2008
The Liberia Dujar Association (LDA), a non-governmental organization (NGO) owned and operated by Liberians, has announced that beginning next academic year, a junior college will be added to its existing educational endeavors.
Deputy Minister Hester Williams Catakaw addressing participants
Reading Skills Training for 500 Teachers Underway
Published: 24 June, 2008
About 500 teachers of the Monrovia Consolidated School System (MCSS) Primary Division are undergoing an intensive training in professional skills reading with the objective of upgrading the standards of the government schools.
Most Female 12-Graders Not Fit for Job Market
Published: 19 June, 2008
Education Minister Joseph Korto
MONROVIA, A random sampling on sex scandals in schools conducted by the Forerunner of Children's Universal Rights for Survival (FOCUS), a local advocacy group, shows that most female 12-grade graduates are ill- prepared to be absorbed in the labor sector of the country.
IT Specialist off to Thailand for Peace-building
Published: 18 June, 2008
Israel S. Newberry
MONROVIA, Israel S. Newberry is not just an IT specialist. Among other things, he is also extremely learned in the theological arts. And for the next three months he will devote himself to a rigorous round of training at the Rotary Center for Peace and Conflict Studies program at Chulalongkorn University in Bangkok, Thailand. The program is intended for individuals who have established a career and already have experience in international relations or peace and conflict resolution. But more interestingly, it calls on professionals in just about any field to be a sort of serum for injecting and promoting ideas and strategies for peace and conflict resolution in their respective areas of work. The program accepts professionals from the fields of journalism to the civil service and the NGO and private sectors as well as the military.
The United States Agency for International Development (USAID), Liberia's foremost adult literacy organization (ALFALIT), Leadership Africa USA and International Bank Liberia Limited (IB) last week Thursday officially declared several high school students winners of their essay competition in Monrovia.
Students exhibit taekwondo skills learnt from the school
No Room for Ill-prepared Students
Published: 17 June, 2008
Liberia's Asst. Minister of Primary Education, Madam Keturah B. Seibu has told students of the Turkish-Liberian Light International School that there was no room for ill-prepared students in Liberia's new dispensation.
The Vice-President of Liberia, Amb. Joseph N. Boakai has urged the Liberian Writer Association (LAW) to produce books that are relevant to Liberian realities while, at the same time, challenging to the Liberian thought process.
LIPA, Partners Train Legislative And MIA Staffers
Published: 17 June, 2008
Madam Baynes
A four man training team from the Carl Vinson Institute of Government, University of Georgia, USA in collaboration with the Liberia Institute (LIPA) for Public Administration conducted a one-day workshop on Conflict Resolution and Mediation and Policy Research Methods.
50 Ex-Fighters Graduate from Cuttington
Published: 17 June, 2008
BONG COUNTY, At least fifty former combatants from the various former warring factions in the Liberian conflict will go through a successful final stage of the process of rehabilitation and reintegration this Sunday when they shall have earned for themselves bachelor's degrees in various professional disciplines from the Cuttington University in Suacoco, Bong County.
For Replacement of Ellen's Leadership Generation:
Published: 17 June, 2008
MONROVIA, A tedious and challenging exercise aimed at identifying about 20 forerunners of the next generation of Liberian women leaders after the era of President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf, has begun in three of the country's 15 counties.
An assembly of ALFALIT graduates at the MT. Olivet Bible Church in Paynesville
ALFALIT Graduates 275 in Adults Literacy
Published: 17 June, 2008
MONROVIA, Information Minister, Dr. Laurence K. Bropleh has urged students in adult literacy schools to strive for quality education that would make them productive in the society.
ULICAF University inaugurated
Published: 16 June, 2008
United Liberia Inland Church Associates and Friends (ULICAF) inaugurated a university in Ganta on Saturday, June 14, 2008 and will begin classes this September.
Several grassroots schools offering free education to destitute children in some communities of Monrovia and its environs have made a passionate appeal to the Ministry of Education (MOE) to have them benefit from the back-to-school incentives program.
Removing the Rot from Tertiary Institutions
Published: 10 June, 2008
Since the cessation of our moribund civil upheaval, scores of school-going-age Liberians as well as older folks have developed a high sense of love for academic pursuit. This crave for learning is reflected in the number of school attendants at various grades, professional and tertiary level.
Amara Konneh Graduates from Harvard
Published: 10 June, 2008
Amara Konneh
Amara Konneh graduated from the John F. Kennedy School of Government, Harvard University, with a master's degree in Public Administration with concentration in Political and Economic Development. Amara was also awarded a diploma in Public Policy and Management for completing the Edward S. Mason Fellows Program and his extraordinary contribution to the Kennedy School when he served as his class representative in the Student Senate.
Resist Those Resisting Change
Published: 06 June, 2008
President Sirleaf addressing the graduates
USA, President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf, a former student at John F. Kennedy School of Government, has told graduates at her alma mater Wednesday in Cambridge, Massachusetts, during this year's convocation that they needed to be mindful of human tendencies to resist change.
UL, Ghanaian Firm Enter Agreement
Published: 04 June, 2008
UL outgoing president Dr. Al-Hassan
MONROVIA, The University of Liberia (UL) has entered a Memorandum of Understanding (MU) with a Ghanaian logging firm, Logs and Lumber Ltd. (LLL) to revamp the UL's vast forest reserves in the country.
US$1.2M Allotted for Regional Colleges
Published: 02 June, 2008
Dr. Michael P. Slawon, Director-General of Higher Education
MONROVIA, The much heralded erection of regional colleges in leeward counties, which is intended to provide access to education to scores of Liberians living outside Monrovia, will start in earnest, Director General of the National Commission on Higher Education (NCHE), Dr. Michael P. Slawon, has announced.
PUL Hosts May Edition of Blyden Forum
Published: 30 May, 2008
Two Liberian lawyers will today, Friday, provide opinions on the ongoing Taylor trial in The Hague at the May edition of the Press Union of Liberia's (PUL) intellectual discourse, the Edward Wilmot Blyden Forum.
Several 6th Graders Miss WAEC in Grand Gedeh
Published: 27 May, 2008
Several sixth graders in Konobo District, Grand Gedeh County will miss this year's West African Examination Council (WAEC) exams due to the unavailability of registration numbers, according to County Education Officer, Bestman Charpy.
166 Graduate from Living Water Ministries’ 20th Convocation
Published: 27 May, 2008
The Living Water Ministries International through its Bible School, Monrovia Bible Training Center (MBTC), will on Saturday, May 31, 2008, hold its 20th graduation convocation. One hundred and sixty-six persons will receive certificates in various religious disciplines.
Vice-President Boakai Lauds Italy
Published: 26 May, 2008
Vice-President Joseph N. Boakai has lauded the Italian government for its interest in rehabilitating and upgrading the A.M Dogliotti College of Medicine.
Tom Kamara Launches Book on Hydara
Published: 26 May, 2008
MONROVIA, Liberian journalist and publisher, Tom Kamara, made a rare public appearance last Saturday when he launched a book in honor of slain Gambian journalist Deyda Hydara in Monrovia and used the occasion to urge fellow Liberian journalists to do more to question government policies.
Focus on Scholarship Gloria Emeagwali: Challenging Myths about History to Create Africa's Future
Published: 20 May, 2008
Gloria Emeagwali, professor of history/African studies, has long challenged what she calls “the arrogant self-serving assumptions of the Eurocentric paradigm”the invidious “view that historically the majority of the world's countries have been passive recipients of a so-called Western science and technology.”
Liberian Obtains 2 Degrees in America
Published: 19 May, 2008
Rev. Dr. Dahn: ‘I'll return to contribute’
A Liberian, Rev. Dr. Kadiker R. Dahn, from Nimba County, Northern Liberia on May 9, 2008 walked out of the academic walls of the University of Oklahoma in the United States of America (USA), with a doctorate of Philosophy Degree (PhD) in Education specializing in educational administration, curriculum and supervision.
Read, Research to Tackle Issues
Published: 16 May, 2008
The youths in Caldwell district in Montsurrado County have been challenged to rise up and put in more time reading and researching if they must be part of developmental programs and follow the trend of activities in their communities.
Ms. Deddeh Howard, head of Girls Empowerment Program (GEP), a local non- governmental organization supporting girls' education and the advancement of youth in the Liberian society, has told students at the Diana E. Davis School in Brewerville that despite odds and difficulties, they needed to persevere and remain in school.
Education Officials Build Capacity in Education For Sustainable Development
Published: 15 May, 2008
The UNECSO Regional Bureau for Education in Africa (BREDA), the Monrovia UNESCO Office, in collaboration with the Ministry of Education, held a four-day (May 12-15, 2008) workshop at a local hotel in Monrovia.
Hope Academy Introduces Computer Literacy
Published: 13 May, 2008
The Canadian-based Non-Governmental Organization, Hope for the Nations-sponsored school, Hope Academy, located in Ganta, Nimba County, has begun a Computer Literacy Program for its students.
DEVEL Craves ZOA Assistance to Relocate School
Published: 13 May, 2008
The Administration of the Devine Deliverance (DEVEL), an elementary mission school in Paynesville, is calling on ZOA to assist in the relocation of the school to a congenial site to facilitate teaching and learning.
37 In-Service Teachers Receive Certificates
Published: 13 May, 2008
Over 35 in-service teachers of the Monrovia Consolidated School System (MCSS) received certificates last weekend after an intensive teacher training for the future challenges they have to face.
Daunting Challenges of Next President of UL
Published: 06 May, 2008
A fortnight ago, the president of the University of Liberia (UL), Dr. Al-Hassan Conte, was removed from his academic portfolio and appointed Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Liberia. However, he is expected to stay put until a new president is appointed.
Former Observer Reporter Obtains Masters in School Administration
Published: 06 May, 2008
Joe S. Kappia
Joe S. Kappia, a high school teacher at Abraham Lincoln High School, San Jose Unified School District in California, USA, will graduate from San Jose State University with a master's degree in school administration and supervision on May 12, 2008.
MOE Holds NGOs, Stakeholders Consultative Meeting
Published: 02 May, 2008
Dr. Joseph D.Z. Korto, Education Minister
The Ministry of Education (MOE), in collaboration with heads of various non-governmental organizations (NGOs) working in the country, yesterday held a quarterly consultative meeting at a local resort in Monrovia.
Minister Etmonia Tarpeh presenting certificate to one of the graduates
38 Females Graduate From AWANGA Adult Literacy Program
Published: 02 May, 2008
Thirty-eight females recently graduated from an Adult Literacy Program at a women non-governmental organization (NGO) under the banner, Aiding Disadvantaged Women and Girls (AWANGA).
(l-r) President Josemah Jallah; Vice-President for administration George D. Kennedy; vice -president operation, Mr. Abraham Varney; Secretary Lassana Devine; Financial secretaRy Simeon Briggs; and Treasurer, Getrude T. Lartey
Newport Alumni Ask For Senior High Status
Published: 29 April, 2008
Newly inducted president of Matilda Newport High School Alumni Association (MANAA), Mr. Josemah Jallah, has made a clarion call to the Government to restore their former school to senior high status.
BWI Observes Industrial Day
Published: 29 April, 2008
Mr. Kenneth Y. Best
Authorities at the Booker Washington Institute (BWI) in Kakata, Margibi County, over the weekend observed their Annual Industrial Day with calls on the administrators to impact computer training to the students.
Liberian Journalist Publishes Second Book
Published: 28 April, 2008
Mr. Gonkerwon
Following the publication of his premier book, Words of Wisdom last December, Mr. F. Shelton Gonkerwon, a Liberian journalist is once again placing his second work, Return of the Couple on the shelf.
If this government thinks it is serious about primary education being a right to every Liberian child, then it needs to make sure that that policy is rigorously pursued in all parts of the country.
MOE Official Challenges PTA
Published: 24 April, 2008
The Assistant Minister for Planning at the Ministry of Education (MOE), Mrs. Josephine T. Porte, has challenged parent teachers association (PTAs) operating with school authorities in the country to get themselves involved with the day-to-day running of schools within their respective communities.
Isaac A. David School Turns 40
Published: 22 April, 2008
Mrs. Christine T. Norman
The Isaac A. David, Sr. Memorial School in Paynesville outside Monrovia celebrated its 40th anniversary over the weekend and the safe return to the country of the co-founder and consultant of the School, Mrs. Christine T. Norman.
LICFO Extols Cuba for Scholarships
Published: 22 April, 2008
David P. Gayflor, Chairman, LICFO
Mr. David P. Gayflor, National Chairman of the Liberian Cuban Friendship Organization (LICFO), has thanked the Cuban Government for offering 13 scholarships for Liberian students.
A nursery class of 129 students at the B.W. Payne Elementary School seated on the floor
Global Action Week
Published: 22 April, 2008
World leaders have promised that all children will have primary education by 2015, but with only seven years to go, there are still 72 million children who miss out on education completely.
Providing Bursary for Liberian Authors
Published: 22 April, 2008
The essential role that books play in the academic lifeline of any nation cannot be overemphasized. Lately, the American people, through their president, George W. Bush, saw the need to give the Liberian academic community one million books. His gesture from the American people will certainly go a long way in lubricating the academic wheel of our dear country.
Education Minister Joseph Korto Photo by Alaskai Moore Johnson
MOE Suspends DEO and Principals
Published: 17 April, 2008
The Ministry of Education (MOE) has suspended nine principals of various schools in Bomi County and the District Education Officer (DEO) of District #2 in Grand Bassa County for diverting food items provided by the World Food Program (WFP) in support of the school feeding program in public and community schools into their personal use.
89 Schools Operational with 20,000 Students
Published: 16 April, 2008
Mr. Edwin Narmah, District Education Officer of the Kolahun District in Lofa County, says with generous assistance of non-governmental organizations and the Ministry of Education, 89 schools have been rehabilitated in his District.
Mr. Best presents awards to first place winner Wisdom P. Oghogho Photo by A. M. Johnson
Observer's Publisher Gives GC Awards
Published: 16 April, 2008
MONROVIA, The publisher of the Daily Observer newspaper, Mr. Kenneth Y. Best, on Monday presented the Good Governance Commission (GC) Essay Contest Awards to three winners and two participants, who were among six persons that submitted essays on Decentralization held on January 19, 2008.
Spelling Bee contestants and organizers, pose with Mr. Gibson, Rev. Arkoi & Hon. Baikpeh
4 Qualify for BFF, US Embassy Spelling Bee National Contest
Published: 15 April, 2008
At least four students were winners of the Better Future Foundation, Inc. (BFF) and the United States Embassy in Monrovia's academic Spelling Bee contest among schools within Gardnesville and Paynesville communities outside Monrovia. The four are now qualified to participate in a national contest.
Early Childhood Development Policy in the Making
Published: 15 April, 2008
In our part of the world, early childhood learning is a thing for the privileged few. In most instances, children of financially well-off families benefit from early learning while those of poor families never have the experience of early childhood learning.
Students struggle to board a bus at Fendell campus
UL Students Face Transport Constraint
Published: 10 April, 2008
MONROVIA, Students at the Fendell Science College of the University of Liberia (UL) outside Monrovia are facing a problem of commuting to and from their campus.
Government Pumps over US$900,000 in Education Sector
Published: 08 April, 2008
Education Minister Dr. Joseph Korto
Efforts by the Government of Liberia to deliver free primary education to all its citizens in the country, consequently meeting the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) 2015 benchmark, was given a big boost over the weekend.
SGBV & SEA Awareness Workshops End in Bassa
Published: 04 April, 2008
Two Sexual Gender-based Violence (SGBV) and Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (SEA) 10-day awareness workshops have simultaneously ended in both Grand Bassa and Rivercess counties.
