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Liberia: An Open Letter From Diversified Integrated Vocational Educational Foundation CEO, Patrick V. Suomie

My name is Patrick V. Suomie, the Founder and C.E.O. of Diversified Integrated Vocational Educational Foundation, a nonprofit organization established in the state of Georgia, United States, In 2022. I am a Liberian/American, a Soldier, and a Humanitarian. I hold a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration with a concentration in Information Management Systems from Purdue University Global. Purdue is an accredited, private university with its main campus in Indianapolis, Indiana. Currently, I am enrolled at Columbus State University, reading Cybersecurity Management at the graduate level. When I emigrated to the U.S. 12 years ago to find a better living, my vision for Liberia was to return home (Liberia) and be a part of the peacebuilding and youth development initiatives. That vision drove me to establish the Diversified Integrated Vocational Educational Foundation (DIVEF). Our mission is to "assure the public of safety by operating a safe rehabilitation facility...

Liberia: Spoon TV CEO, Stanton Witherspoon Hit With Wire Fraud and Conspiracy Charges in U.S.

Stanton Witherspoon, a Liberian national living in the United States, is one of 25 people arrested by the United States Department of Justice on charges relating to a fraudulent nursing diploma and transcripts operation revealed in Florida, New Jersey, and New York. The indictment charges defendants Stanton Witherspoon of Burlington County, N.J.; Alfred Sellu of Burlington County, N.J.; and Rene Bernadel of Westchester County, N.Y. with conspiring to commit and committing wire fraud," the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Florida said in a press release issued late Wednesday. According to the indictment, Witherspoon, Sellu, and Bernadel solicited and recruited individuals seeking nursing credentials in order to work as an RN or LPN/VN. It is alleged that these defendants conspired with Sanon, who operated Siena College and is charged with wire fraud conspiracy, to make and distribute counterfeit and fraudulent diplomas and transcripts. These forged documents claimed th...

Liberia: Through NAAFA, President Weah Distributes Life Jackets to Fishermen.

Fishermen from all over Liberia are arrived in Monrovia to take part in President George Manneh Weah's Lifejackets grand formal launch, on Friday, January 20, 2023, in the borough of New Kru Town on the D-Tweh football field on Bushrod Island. According to the Director General of the National Fisheries and Aquaculture Authority (NaFAA), it was a successful lifejacket launch. Each fisherman recieved a free lifejacket from a sitting president for the first time in Liberia's history. According to Madam Emman Metieh Glassco, President Weah has provided the world with a clear picture of Liberia's fisheries potential, drawing financial help from the World Bank, Japanese, and Icelandic governments, among others. Madam Glassco recounted that in 2021, at the official launch of the outboard engines in the port city of Buchanan, fisherman from around Liberia petitioned President Weah for the procurement of lifejackets to ensure their safety at sea. She mentioned that President Wea...

Liberia: Rose Dousuah & Prince Horace's Gilded Wedding in the Quintessential Subur of New Jersey

Fashion designer Rose Dousuah of Roshe Design and promoter Prince Horace have officially walked down the aisle. On August 7 in an intimate ceremony at the The Terrace in Paramus, New Jersey, the Liberian celebrity couple tied the knot. In attendance were the CEO of the Liberian Entertainment Awards, Tarkus Zonen, Jersey International partners, Ms. Debbie Ivy and Debornic Wilson, CLiberiaclearly, CEO Berenice Mulubah, celebrity makeup artist, Patient Suelue, DJ Versitile, DJ 2Much, fashion designer, Zoe Arku, fashion designer, June Demey, Royal Family Radio CEO, Victor Jones, political activist Taa Wongbe, celebrity makeup artist, Kevin Nivek Kiadii and celebrity MC Jimmy Dee. It was an all out celebrity guest list. Victor Jones documented the special day on facebook live. The bride looked radiant in a white courture gown. The dope afrocentric bridemaids dresses and hairstyle represented the bride's nubian goddess personality. The food, the music, the guest l...

5 Little-Known Facts About Joemade That Will Make You Love Her Even More

Joemade Scott is well-known in the Liberian entertainment industry for her blogging and entrepreneurial skills. But, despite what we believe we know about Joemade, there are a number of intriguing facts that may have slipped under your radar. In honor of Joemade, here are 5 facts about her that you probably didn't know, all of which will make you adore her even more. So read on and have fun. 1. Joemade mother is her greatest inspiration. The entreprenuer mother was the 1st female Chief Justice of Liberia. This is why she is extremely ambitious. Hardwork runs in her family. 2. She works in the operating room as a surgical technologist,a job she looks forward to leaving soon to fucous on her business full time. 3. Joemade skpped the 4th grade because she was ahead of her peers. 4. Her favorite Liberian food is palm butter and/ or palava sauce. 5. She is an introvert until she is comfortable with a person, then she will let loose. Hope you enjoy these fun facts about the ...

Liberia: Gospel Singer B2Y2 Concert in Philadelphia Was A Success

One of the most passionate performances in the Liberian community was recently put on by Gospel singer and piano maestro B2Y2, and it is possible to characterize this event as being among the most spirited. This is demonstrated by the believers who went to the concert, which featured prominent gospel musicians such as Minister JustPrince, Minister Abraham Gibson, Minister Gloria Ndobor, Minister Tieyee Chea, Orsay Karnga-Gbaa, Pastor Allen Doue, Minister Thomas and Tuku Doue, Minister Zoe Karnga Jared. Also performing at the concert were LA$B and Minister James Verdier. B2Y2 is very passionate about his work, and he has a goal in mind that inspires him to reach even greater heights. In an interview with the C Liberia Clearly blog, the gifted gospel singer said that he is looking forward to releasing some Liberian gospel songs for his people.

Liberia: Spoon TV Crew visits Henry Giddings at the ELWA hospital.

In the course of their tour to Liberia, the Spoon Tv team made several charitable contributions to persons in need, including Henry Giddings, a 17-year-old who had his tongue chewed off. The crew paid him a visit in the hospital and presented him with cash help as well as an iPhone 13 Pro Max.