The Naragansett Boy Scout Council based in the United States of America has donated scouting materials valued at US$15,000 to the Liberia Scout Association.

A member of the Liberia Scout Association, John Wright, who is currently residing in the United States, made the presentation recently in Monrovia. Mr. Wright is visiting the country presently.

He said the Council has deemed it necessary to assist the scouting movement in Liberia to help revitalize its activities following the civil conflict. Mr. Wright said the donation includes uniforms, Boy Scout Handbooks, badges and other materials for the movement.

He praised the former President of the Naragansett Council, Andrew Ericson for his role in making the donation possible and disclosed that the Council has finalized plans to send bicycles for members of the Liberia Scout Association to enhance their works.

Receiving the items on behalf of the LSA, Deputy Youth and Sports Minister, Sam Hare expressed gratitude to the Naragansett Scout Council for the gesture and assured they will be used for the intended purposes.

Minister Hare said the need to rehabilitate the scout movement of Liberia after the civil conflict, has claimed the attention of scouting associations worldwide.

Earlier, the President of the Liberia Scout Association, A. Blamoh Sieh, stressed the need for local and international training opportunities for members of the association to enable them compete with their colleagues around the world.

Mr. Sieh also assured the donor that the materials will be used to help improve activities and standard of Liberian scouts.

EPA Conducts 10-Day Consultants Training

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has begun a 10-day consultative workshop for investment consultants in the country.

According to EPA acting Executive Director, Jerome Nyenka, the workshop is intended to enlighten investors how to carry out their investment activities in strict adherence to environment norms.

Speaking ar the official opening Monday at the Latter Day Saint Church in Monrovia, Mr. Nyenka said environmental protection is a global issue that has attracted the attention of everyone. “Meaning that we should give full might in order to have our surroundings protected,” he said.

He stressed that the workshop is important because violations of environmental norms are dangerous for the country and its people, noting, “Most of the environmental norms are broken by investors so they must be taught about the demerit of it”.

Mr. Nyenka pointed out that if the laws are observed, the people will live happily and cherish the planet, earth, God had given for mankind. He urged the participants to fully pass on whatever they would learn from the training so that the message will reach everyone concerned.
   

Julie Endee Wants Support For Peace, Education

The Culture Ambassador and Traditional Queen of Liberia, Ms. Julie Endee, has called for more support for peace and education in post-war Liberia. Ambassador Endee said peace and education would largely benefit the Liberian society if everyone is supported to pursue them.

She made the call over the weekend at a program held in her honor at the Crusaders for Peace Children’s Village by the traditional leaders of Liberia.

Amb. Endee who recently returned from the United States, had spent about two months creating awareness and lobbying for support for the ongoing construction of a children village near Fendell on the Monrovia-Kakata highway.

She also toured numerous states in the U.S. and held talks with more than a few great Americans including former President Jimmy Carter for possible assistance.

She revealed that the trip was rewarding because most Americans and other friends have promised to contribute to the construction of the village.

Traditional leader, Mama Tommy, along with top members of the National Traditional Council of Liberia, honored both Amb. Endee and her mother for their steady efforts in promoting culture and peace in the country.

Mama Tommy shared kola nuts and other traditional rites while traditional groups from Kissi, Gbandi and Lorma as well as the Mandingo tribes including the Beacio masked dancers thrilled the audience at the ceremony.