Mr. Winn was humiliated and beaten by Security guards of the Speaker during a sit-in action in demand of payment of his money owed him by the House of Representatives. Mr. Winn says his payment is four-months behind deadline in keeping with the agreement. In tears, Mr. Winn explained that he borrowed US$19,000 from GN Bank to pre-finance the work and is now being harassed by the bank for payment. Human right abused“What happened to Mr. Winn yesterday is a gross violation of his rights. Toe said: “What happened to Mr. Winn yesterday is a gross violation of his rights.

Monrovia – The National Secretariat of the Congress for Democratic Change is preparing to donate 500 bags of rice to several vulnerable communities in Montserrado County. Speaking Tuesday, April 28 in Monrovia, the Secretary of CDC Montserrado County chapter, Sylvester Kannah said the donation will be made to disabled people and orphanages in each of the 17 districts of the county. Kanneh said it is important that the ruling party intervene with rice distribution to vulnerable because many families are finding it difficult to get food during the health crisis. The distribution of the rice was an initial process and will be continued if the National Secretariat gets additional funding, he said. Meanwhile, the CDC Montserrado County chapter called on all Liberians to join the fight against COVID-19 in the country.

Monrovia – The Press Union of Liberia (PUL) says it is not part and does not support the printing of new passes by Deputy Information Minister for public affairs, Eugene Fahngon. The PUL in a release expressed disapproval to the new directive of Deputy Minister Eugene Fahngon calling for the cancellation of current press passes and the printing of new passes insolation with the PUL. The Union believes that Deputy Minister Fahngon unilateral action perhaps is intended to selectively provide accreditation to certain Media outlets and deny other Media institutions. Meanwhile, the Press Union of Liberia wants stronger solidarity between and among journalists and Media institutions in the difficult times of the nation’s history. The comments about printing new press pass come the same day Liberia’s solicitor General, Cllr.

As I reached to President Weah area, the police people were there. “Yes, a mad man forced his way through security barriers while he was been questioned. He said there were 2000 genies behind him telling him to go and deliver his message to the President,” Layee said. Asked whether he was a mad man as being claimed by the President’s office and the EPS, Mohammed says he is not crazy. As I reached to President Weah area, the police people were there.

Cephas: “There is a state of emergency, what has happened under Article 87 [of the Constitution] is that all basic fundamental rights have been suspended…”MONROVIA – The Solicitor General of Liberia, Cllr. “Beginning today there will be no more warning, I repeat, I am the Solicitor General and Chief Prosecutor of this Republic, there will be no more warning. Sayma Syrenius CephasHe alleged that some media institutions have been using their platforms to spread ‘fake news’, which, according to him, is hindering the government’s effort in the COVID-19 fight. He, however, did not cite an example of such fake news or the media entities involved. Cephas emphasized: “Beginning today there will be no more warning, I repeat, I am the Solicitor General and Chief Prosecutor of this Republic, there will be no more warning.

MINNEAPOLIS — A member of the Liberian security forces under the regime of Liberian President Charles Taylor was removed Tuesday by officers with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s (ICE) Enforcement and Removal Operations (ERO). Alexander Mentol Zinnah, 56, arrived in Liberia escorted by ERO officers on board an ICE charter removal flight and was turned over to Liberian law enforcement authorities. The enforcement efforts targeting Zinnah were supported by ICE’s Human Rights Violators and War Crimes Center (HRVWCC). During that same period, ICE obtained deportation orders and/order physically removed from the United States more than 1050 known or suspected human rights violators. Currently, HSI has more than 180 active investigations into suspected human rights violators and is pursuing more than 1,640 leads and removal cases involving suspected human rights violators from 95 different countries.

Monrovia – The National Security Agency on Wednesday began investigating lab technicians at the National Public Health Institute over recent leaks of testing results to the media. The National Security Agency (NSA) is an apolitical government intelligence institution that is solely tasked with the gathering/collection, analyzing and dissemination of national security information for decision/policy makers including the President of the Republic of Liberia. The National Public Health Institute is the coordinating arm for the Ministry of Health. However, the issue is being debated globally in efforts to differentiate between public health ethics of contact tracing in a public health situation versus the public has a right to know in the situation of outbreak. Right-to-Know vs. Public SafetyHowever, the issue is being debated globally in efforts to differentiate between public health ethics of contact tracing in a public health situation versus the public has a right to know in the situation of outbreak.

Monrovia – The Liberia Public Health Association has called for the inclusion of “competent and qualified” skilled members to join the ongoing fight against the coronavirus pandemic. She added that members of LPHA have already positioned themselves with a community-based approach strategic plan. Ms Martin added that the association intends to engage community leaders as appropriate human resource in their strategic plan to combat the disease. Although other professionals are already contributing to the response against COVID-19, the lack of more public health professionals with the requisite expertise in infectious disease control will delay the process of containing COVID-19, she cautioned. “LPHA solicits speedy response from the Government of Liberia through the Executive Committee on Coronavirus, headed by Madam Mary T. Broh.”

Defending his credentials during a press conference on Tuesday, Dobayou said, “I completed all of my courses at AMEU before I was suspended. It was very recent that we handed him his credentials because he just completed his courses. Dobayou through messaging app, WhatsApp, confirmed to FrontPageAfrica his credentials obtained from AMEU are dated 2019/2020. It was very recent that we handed him his credentials because he just completed his courses. As a partisan, he appointed by President George Weah to serve as the Deputy Executive Director of the EPA.

FrontPageAfrica Tuesday spoke with some pregnant women, who claimed that they are going through tough time, even as they complain of restlessness, weakness and tiredness due to hunger. The Bong housewife, who is five months pregnant, said the lockdown has denied her access to balanced diet as her husband, a painter, has been out of job since the lockdown began. Another woman, Mrs. Nowai Kollie, 28, who is four months pregnant, says the lockdown has inflicted poverty on her family. “No money to buy fruit and vegetables that are good for pregnant women. The doctor added, “My prayer is that women don’t die [while] trying to access maternity services because of this lockdown.”

Comfort’s condition worsened last week and a neurosurgeon doctor in Monrovia has suggested she be sent overseas for appropriate treatment. It will cost US$4,000Gbarnga, Bong County – A 27-year-old brain tumor patient is appealing for public assistance to have surgery. Comfort’s condition worsened last week and a neurosurgeon doctor in Monrovia has suggested she be sent overseas for appropriate treatment. They held a fund raising rally. Sackie said the family would be organizing another fundraising rally next week to buy tickets to help save his daughter.

Why Is Ventilator So Important and CostSimply put, a ventilator takes over the body’s breathing process when disease has caused the lungs to fail. FrontPageAfrica met Mr. Goldman at the head office of the Liberia Medical and Dental Council (LMDC) where he had gone to display how the live-saving machine works. According to Mr. Goldman, his simple ventilator can be built by any good bio-technician. This machine is portable and can be easily moved from room to room,” Mr. Goldman, who works at the ELWA Hospital, said. Mr. Hans Goldman, a German Biomedical Engineer, who has built a ventilator with scrap medical materialsThe medical Bioengineer said the good thing about the machine is that all of its parts can be found right inside Liberia at various health facilities.

In the wake of the President’s latest decision, several residents of Montserrado County, speaking to FrontPage Africa, expressed mixed reactions. However, Cleon noted that most of the lockdown order has not been enforced because of the harsh living condition of majority of the population. And now, the lockdown, along with the 3 p. m. deadline is stopping people from making their daily hustle,” he said. They should really tell us.”‘Still Confused’“I am currently still a bit confused about whether it is a lockdown or curfew. Government has to see reasons to give each household food for the order of a total lockdown to properly take effect,” he insisted.

Solar commenced the distribution of several faucet buckets, cartoons of clora and tide soap to locals in Montserrado, Bomi, Grand Cape Mount and Gbarpolu Counties, respectively. Chief Kamara, however, used the occasion to call on residents of Memeh Town to remain home to avoid “bringing sickness to their family members or neighbors”. For her part, the Chairlady of Memeh Town, Musu Siryon expressed gratitude to LIB. LIB Solar works with rural communities in Liberia to provide solar-powered lighting and refrigeration. LIB Solar is working to expand across all of Liberia, with a goal of reaching over 80,000 households and businesses in the next 5 years.

In tears, Mr. Winn explained that he borrowed US$19,000 from GN Bank to pre-finance the work and he is being harassed by the bank for payment. The amount owed the local contractor is in the tune of US$25,000.00. This, he said is causing him to lose sleep as he has been threatened with jail by the bank. “I prefer to be sent to jail by Speaker Chambers than to go to jail by the Bank. Meanwhile, well-placed sources in the House of Representatives have confided in FrontPageAfrica that the amount in question has been raised and collected and shared amongst three members of the House of Representatives to include; House Speaker Bhofal Chambers, Representative Muna Pelhm-Younblood (CDC-District #9 Montserrado County) chair on Executive House of Representatives and Representative Marvin Cole (NPP-Bong County) Co-Chair on Rules, Order and Administration.