The extension of the State of Emergency comes as Liberia continue to see moderate rise in the number of COVID-19 cases. Monrovia – As Liberia continues to experience a moderate rise in the number of COVID-19 cases, President George Manneh Weah on Monday announced further extension of his State of Emergency. “We are in discussions to work our modalities for special waiver, in keeping with the health protocols, for airlines. The date for the airport reopening remains June 28, 2020,” the minister said. We are in discussions to work our modalities for special waiver, in keeping with the health protocols, for airlines.

Therefore, the National Executive Council of the Liberian National Bar met and mandated the President of the Liberian National Bar Association to instruct the Grievance and Ethics Committee to launch a full scale investigation into this matter. He however promised to meet with the Grievance and Ethics Committee, in order to provide it further clarification. A. Nbudusi Nwabudike be expelled was approved by a vote of two thirds members of the National Executive Council of the Liberian National Bar Association. A. N. Nwabudike is hereby expelled from the membership of the Liberian National Bar Association. His name is hereby stricken from the roster of the membership of the Liberian National Bar Association.”Cllr.

Monrovia – Love him or hate him, Senator Prince Y. Johnson has a firm grip on Nimba County. Senator Johnson also suggested that Dolo did not achieve anything meaningful during his first stint as Senator to warrant a second chance. Gongloe’s strong showing in the 2014 Senatorial race against Prince Johnson has led many to make a strong case for her candidacy. Rep. Jeremiah Koung (District No.1) appears to be the favorite for now, owing to the backing of Senator Johnson. Wongbe was dealt a major blow last week when Senator Johnson dismissed him as a serious contender and described him as an “alien” who is very strange to the county’s political environment.

A. Nbuisi Nwabudike is a fraudster, what more evidence does President George Manneh Weah need to kick him out as head of the Liberia Anti-Corruption Commission. FIRST OF ALL, Section 6.2 of the LACC Act states that “The five (5) Commissioners shall be nominated by the President. MR. PRESIDENT, Section 6.8 of the LACC Act says “A Commissioner shall hold office during good behavior. KEEPING NWABUDIKE at the Liberia Anti-Corruption Commission would be another form of hypocrisy in the fight against corruption. KEEPING NWABUDIKE at the Liberia Anti-Corruption Commission would be another form of hypocrisy in the fight against corruption.

Having used their funds to sustain their families for the last two months of lockdown, sellers are in need of support. With the controversies that have marred the distribution of the food package, many street peddlers fear they will be left out as the country slowly returns to normalcy. This US$30 million aid package comprises US$25 million of funds redirected from the government’s 2019/2020 fiscal budget and US$5 million donated by the World Bank. Activist Martin Kollie, based in Ethiopia, has blasted the government in several Facebook posts over the lockdown package. “The US$25 million food distribution started on May 23 and ended in one hour on the same day,” he quips in one.

London, Ontario – William Bill Horace, a former General, in Charles Taylor’s National Patriotic Front rebel movement is dead. Even though Mr. Horace stood accused of committing war related crimes in Liberia, during Liberia’s first civil war, this is really not what we wanted. Even though Mr. Horace stood accused of committing war related crimes in Liberia, during Liberia’s first civil war, this is really not what we wanted. It is a horrible thing to talk about.”Despite War Crimes Act, Canada Unlikely to ProsecuteHarmon said he was saved by the intervention of another NPFL commander named Turtle Bone. FrontPageAfrica has learned that Horace was undergoing investigation for possible deportation to Liberia prior to his death.

They designed regional maps without providing any notification to traditional African rulers. Traditional leadership:The institution of traditional leadership in Africa pre-existed during colonial time and was the only known system of governance among indigenous people. The African Union, by contrast, has fixed itself the errand of edifice, a “united and integrated” Africa by 2025. The African Union, by contrast, has fixed itself the errand of edifice, a “united and integrated” Africa by 2025. The major problems facing Africa do not affect various states separately, nor can they be solved separately.

Commuters will not be allowed on public transport including busses, taxi, tricycles and motorbikes, while consumers will not be allowed to enter the supermarkets, shops, stores and restaurants without face masks. Monrovia- The National Public Health Institute of Liberia (NPHIL), in collaboration with several ministries has launched the ‘Mask for All Campaign’ in a bid to re-enforce the mandatory wearing of masks as pronounced by President George Weah. Commuters will not be allowed on public transport including busses, taxi, tricycles and motorbikes, while consumers will not be allowed to enter the supermarkets, shops, stores and restaurants. However, he announced the compulsory wearing of mask outdoors and in public areas. Speaking further, he lauded the Star of the Sea Health Center in West Point for taking the lead in enforcing the “No Mask so Service’ measure by stopping people without mask from entering the premises.

Commerce Minister Professor Wilson Tarpeh and his Deputy, Jemima Wolokollie could go against each other in the party’s primary later this year. Madam Wolokolie, called a news conference Sunday to declare her intent to contest the county’s Senatorial seat later this year. The Deputy Minister said her decision to contest comes as a result of series of consultation with family members, Friends and some officials of the mighty Coalition for democratic Change (CDC). “I am pleased to declare my intention to contest for the Senatorial candidacy in the ensuring Montserrado County Senatorial primary of the CDC,” she said. 8, Montserrado), Assistant Gender Minister Mamensie Kabba, former Deputy Internal Affairs Minister Paulita Wie, who ran against Dillon last August, Rep. Munah Pelham Youngblood(Montserrado County, District No.

Government’s Mandates Against Used of Dredges Ignored in Rural LiberiaThis situation has claimed the attention of some locals living within these area, who have expressed disappointment in the Minister refusal to enforce their own mandate. Willie N. Tokpah,[email protected]Last year, the Ministry of Mines and Energy banned all dredges being used in Liberian waters by both Liberians and foreign nationals. “The constant use of Dredges on the Liberian water is polluting the water and enlarging the weight of the Lofa river in the Western Region of Liberia,” Johnson stressed. But Western Liberia Regional Mines Supervisor Alfred Passaway stated that he is not aware of any dredge being used on waters in the Western Liberia. Swen said the operations of Dredges is not to his knowledge and the government of Liberia has band the useage of Dredges from operating on all water in Liberia.

Monrovia- Criminal Court ‘C’ Judge Yamie Quiqui Gbeisay has granted indicted former Central Bank of Liberia(CBL) officials request for speedy trial. However, Gbeisay has has placed the trial of the indicted ex-CBL officials on the Court’s (Criminal Court C) docket for the May Term of Court. However, during the hearing of the motion, State lawyers argued that the court cannot grant defendant Weeks alone speedy trial as he was indcited along with other defendants. During the conference, all the parties( State lawyers and the defendants lawyers) agreed that the case be placed on the court docket for the May Term of Court. Base on the agreement, the case has now been placed on the court’s docket for trial during the May Term of Court.

Fallah (CD-District #5 Montserrado County) has turned out to be the most outstanding amongst the many choices of the ruling party to challenge Senator Abraham Darius Dillon of the opposition Collaborating Political Parties. Fallah (CD-District #5 Montserrado County) has turned out to be the most outstanding amongst the many choices of the ruling party to challenge Senator Abraham Darius Dillon of the opposition Collaborating Political Parties. Arguably, he is one of the few lawmakers Liberia has had with record of winning three successive elections. There is no opposition political party that has demonstrated supremacy in Montserrado County, so we still have a base,” he said. Additionally, Rep. Fallah has seen the construction of a high school in the Nezo community – T-Five Academy.

Dr. Doupu is the Deputy Minister for Instruction at the Ministry of Education in Liberia. Minister Doupu emphasized that only 12th graders are allowed back to school beginning June 29, 2020 in preparation for the upcoming WASSCE examinations. “Though all of our students are eager to go to the classrooms, this opening is for the 12th graders only. Lessons which will commence on June 29 should focus on preparing 12th graders for WASSCE. Sources have also hinted FrontPage Africa that Education Minister Ansu Sonii has also contracted Covid-19, and is admitted at the 14 Military Hospital.

Kaffel was charged with contempt, a violation that will lead to his arrest by the court due to his alleged refusal to honor a 24-hour ultimatum given him and the Deputy Justice Minister for Codification, Cllr. They were asked by the court to retrieve a missing container marked AXU11476111 with its full content return it to the Freeport of Monrovia. However, Lebanese businessman Kaffel failed to appear without any excuse, a court source said. The container in question was loaded on February 28, 2020 in Istanbul, Turkey with rubber products and was destine for Conakry, Guinea. The complaint accuses the Justice Ministry of refusing to exercise its responsibility by ensuring that thorough Judicial scrutiny is done among the parties in the container case.

In 2005, the government signed the Anti-trafficking law and the Children Law of 2011, which calls for a strong and cohesive educational systemBy J.H. Webster Clayeh, [email protected]Monrovia – The Independent National Commission on Human Rights (INCHR) has commended the government for passing into law several frameworks to safeguard the wellbeing of every child in Liberia but wants practical approach in curtailing the many abuses against children. Bartholomew Bioh Colley, knowledge the legislative frameworks and international human rights treaties signed by the government but he stressed that the implementation of those laws protecting the rights of children is far from being achieved. “The Commission notes and strongly advises that the existence of legal rules without implementation does not fulfill the obligation of a state under international human rights law,” said Atty. Acting Commissioner of INCHR also called on religious and traditional authorities to ensure “due and lawful respect for the right of a child in compliance with both national and international human rights laws”.