CJPS, Bong County Health Team Begin Mobile Birth Registration Campaign
Gbarnga, Bong County – The Center for Justice and Peace Studies (CJPS) in collaboration with the Bong County Health Team has commenced a birth registration mobile campaign in Bong County. So, CJPS in collaboration with the Bong County Health Team has deemed it necessary to take the campaign to rural dwellers,” Konyon said. “Some of the challenges people have expressed is that they don’t have the means to come to the County Service Center to access the facility. “We are also providing direct support to the birthday registration unit at the Bong County Service Center as a way of sustaining our actions,” Konyon added. Nyanquoi Urey, Monitoring and Evaluation Officer of the County Health Team, thanked CJPS for the initiative and said it will aid them in reaching out to residents in the rural parts of the county.
Source:Front Page Africa
February 20, 2020 05:37 UTC
Liberia: Pres. Weah to Consider Sen. Johnson’s Concerns after His Outburst
Senator Johnson has recently expressed disenchantment about not being consulted by President George Weah before the appointment of Nelson N. Korquoi as Superintendent of Nimba County. Speaking to FrontPageAfrica via cellular phone, Minister Nagbe stressed that the President will not reinstate former Nimba County Superintendent Dorr Cooper, who was recently dismissed by the President. “We are satisfied with the manner in which he communicated his concerns and we are reviewing it as a government,” said Nagbe. “Senator Johnson stated that he should have been consulted as a senior supporter of the government in Nimba [County] and consultation that went on was not adequate, but we will listen to Senator Johnson and I’m sure we will find a resolution. Nagbe argued that the issue raised by Senator Johnson is a normal phenomenon in politics for which the lawmaker’s concern must be recognized.
Source:Front Page Africa
February 20, 2020 05:37 UTC
Liberia: Court Clears Travel Ban against Musa Bility, LBDI President
Monrovia – The Monrovia City Court at the Temple of Justice on Wednesday, February 19 canceled the government’s travel ban placed on President of the Liberia Bank for Development and Investment, John Davies and businessman Musa Bility. Stipendiary Magistrate Jomah Jallah stated that it cannot place travel ban on the two individuals because there is no case before the Magisterial Court. Massaquoi, the court only has a jurisdiction on a suspect only when he is investigated, charged and brought under the jurisdiction of the court. “Solicitor General Cephas, Montserrado County Attorney Martin both represented Ellen Corkrum and John Davies, their actions to place travel ban on our client is a gross violation of the law,” argued Massaquoi. Following arguments by both adversarial counsels, the court then ruled, cancelling the travel ban.
Source:Front Page Africa
February 20, 2020 05:37 UTC
Liberia’s Public Health Expert Tolbert Nyenswah Speaks at Int’l Panel of Experts on the Coronavirus Disease
On 14 February 2020, Africa confirmed its first case as the Minister of Health and Population of Egypt, Dr Hala Zayed, confirmed the first case of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in Egypt. Tolbert Nyenswah told the international gathering, that Ebola virus disease (EVD) is a deadly disease with occasional outbreaks that occur primarily on the African continent. Mr. Nyenswah said since the West African Ebola outbreak in 2014, lessons learned showed, several developing countries have taken concrete steps. Nyenswah is a Senior Research Associate in the department of International Health at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health. Nyenswah is also a member of the Global Health Index International Panel of Experts which assesses the overall health of nations globally based on a myriad of health indicators.
Source:Front Page Africa
February 20, 2020 05:26 UTC
Liberia: State Prosecutors Present First Witness in Former Defense Minister Economic Sabotage Case
Augustine S. Mehm, Senior investigator of the Liberia Anti-Corruption Commission (LACC) took the witness stand for the State on Wednesday, February 19. Monrovia – State prosecutors have presented their first witness in the trial of former Defense Minister Brownie Samukai and his two former deputies – Joseph P. Johnson and J. Nyumah Dorkor- in the economic sabotage case. The former Defense Minister and his two deputies are charged with the commission of the crimes of economic sabotage, misuse of public money, money laundering, criminal conspiracy and theft of property. However, Augustine S. Mehm, Senior investigator of the Liberia Anti-Corruption Commission (LACC) took the witness stand for the State on Wednesday, February 19. Mehm also served as the senior investigator in the former Defense Minister and his two deputies’ case at the level of the LACC.
Source:Front Page Africa
February 20, 2020 05:26 UTC
Liberia: Musa Bility’s Lawyer Slams Solicitor General for “Gross Violation of the Law”
Jonathan MassaquoiMonrovia – The recent travel ban placed on Businessman Musa Bility and eight other defendants over corruption allegations, has been termed as violation of the country’s law. The criticism of the Solicitor General’s latest travel ban came Tuesday, February, 18, during legal arguments between Bility’s lawyer and that of state prosecutors. “The court can only have a jurisdiction over defendants who have been charged and brought under the jurisdiction of the court. Jonathan MassaquoiIn counter arguments to resist the travel ban Cllr. “The court can only have a jurisdiction over defendants who have been charged and brought under the jurisdiction of the court.
Source:Front Page Africa
February 20, 2020 05:26 UTC
Liberia: State Prosecutors Present First Witness in Former Defense Minister Economic Sabotage Case
Augustine S. Mehm, Senior investigator of the Liberia Anti-Corruption Commission (LACC) took the witness stand for the State on Wednesday, February 19. Monrovia – State prosecutors have presented their first witness in the trial of former Defense Minister Brownie Samukai and his two former deputies – Joseph P. Johnson and J. Nyumah Dorkor- in the economic sabotage case. The former Defense Minister and his two deputies are charged with the commission of the crimes of economic sabotage, misuse of public money, money laundering, criminal conspiracy and theft of property. However, Augustine S. Mehm, Senior investigator of the Liberia Anti-Corruption Commission (LACC) took the witness stand for the State on Wednesday, February 19. Mehm also served as the senior investigator in the former Defense Minister and his two deputies’ case at the level of the LACC.
Source:Front Page Africa
February 20, 2020 05:26 UTC
Liberia: Musa Bility’s Lawyer Slams Solicitor General for “Gross Violation of the Law”
Jonathan MassaquoiMonrovia – The recent travel ban placed on Businessman Musa Bility and eight other defendants over corruption allegations, has been termed as violation of the country’s law. The criticism of the Solicitor General’s latest travel ban came Tuesday, February, 18, during legal arguments between Bility’s lawyer and that of state prosecutors. “The court can only have a jurisdiction over defendants who have been charged and brought under the jurisdiction of the court. Jonathan MassaquoiIn counter arguments to resist the travel ban Cllr. “The court can only have a jurisdiction over defendants who have been charged and brought under the jurisdiction of the court.
Source:Front Page Africa
February 20, 2020 05:26 UTC
Liberia: Unity Party Embattled Chairman Back to Supreme Court with Complaint against the Party
Embattled former ruling Unity Party’s chairman, Wilmot Paye (left) in conversation with his lawyer, Cllr. Arthur Johnson after court session on TuesdayMonrovia – The suspension of former ruling Unity Party (UP) Chairman Wilmot Paye by the party’s executive committee is far from over as the case has been transferred from the lower Circuit Court to the Supreme Court. Presiding Judge Peter Gbeneweleh of Civil Law Court “A” at the Temple of Justice ordered the case to the Full Bench of the Supreme Court Tuesday, February 18, following an argument into petition by Paye’s lawyer for declaratory judgment. The petition for the Writ of Declaratory Judgment was filed on behalf of the suspended Unity Party (UP) Chairman to the Civil Law Court “A” after Cllr. JohnsonCllr Johnny Momoh for the Unity Party stated that the party’s constitution provides that the decision of the Executive Committee is binding and can’t be reviewed.
Source:Front Page Africa
February 20, 2020 05:15 UTC
Liberia: Unity Party Embattled Chairman Back to Supreme Court with Complaint against the Party
Embattled former ruling Unity Party’s chairman, Wilmot Paye (left) in conversation with his lawyer, Cllr. Arthur Johnson after court session on TuesdayMonrovia – The suspension of former ruling Unity Party (UP) Chairman Wilmot Paye by the party’s executive committee is far from over as the case has been transferred from the lower Circuit Court to the Supreme Court. Presiding Judge Peter Gbeneweleh of Civil Law Court “A” at the Temple of Justice ordered the case to the Full Bench of the Supreme Court Tuesday, February 18, following an argument into petition by Paye’s lawyer for declaratory judgment. The petition for the Writ of Declaratory Judgment was filed on behalf of the suspended Unity Party (UP) Chairman to the Civil Law Court “A” after Cllr. JohnsonCllr Johnny Momoh for the Unity Party stated that the party’s constitution provides that the decision of the Executive Committee is binding and can’t be reviewed.
Source:Front Page Africa
February 20, 2020 05:15 UTC
Liberia: LiNCSA Initiates Direct Community Engagement on Civilian Arms Registration Exercise (CARE-2020) in the Southeast
“In order to provide accurate and comprehensive records for all marked small arms, ammunition and other related materials within Liberia. Chairman Grigsby said, the Small Arms Commission has obligation under the Fire Arms and Ammunition Regulation to conduct ‘Direct Community Engagements’ on the Civilian Arms Registration Campaign with stakeholders in the County. He asserted that the Commission cannot raise awareness and ensure full compliance without relevant authorities and the general public full knowledge of the Civilian Arms Registration. Grigsby also explicitly articulated the benefits of the civilian arms registration to the security in Sinoe County. According to Chairman Grigsby, the Civilian Arms Registration Exercise which he tagged ‘Arms Control without Borders’ is intended to boost security and safety in the country and create a conducive atmosphere for citizens.
Source:Front Page Africa
February 20, 2020 05:14 UTC
Liberia: Mayor Koijee Presents Monrovia’s Case at the Ongoing “Technical Deep Dive on Climate-Smart Cities”
Mayor Koijee explained that his vision is to migrate from a donor -GOL dependent system to a self-sustaining system through the New Waste Management System, Beach upgrading program and Long term waste recycling, reuse program. His Lordship is currently in Paris, France making a presentation at the World Bank Technical Deep Dive on Climate-Smart Cities. Climate change will negatively impact infrastructure and reduce access to basic urban services ( e.g. The Technical Deep Dive (TDD) is being organized by the World Bank and the City of Paris on Climate-Smart Cities. The conference is intended to provide a platform for collaborative learning on challenges arising from climate change, knowledge exchange and structural learning on key topics related to climate resilience , mitigation and adaptation.
Source:Front Page Africa
February 20, 2020 04:41 UTC
Liberia: “Prosecute Delinquent Provisional Lifters” – Petro Trade Chief Recommends
He disclosed that his (Petro Trade) filling stations were selling 3000 to 5000 gallons a day but the shortage caused them to sell 1000 to 1500 gallons a day. “We do that to manage the product and keep serving our people amidst the crisis caused by the shortage”. Mr. Kaydea further revealed that the abuse of the provisional lifting framework did not start with the current administration (Weah-Government), but began in the previous regime up to about 68%, and continues in the current regime. The Petro Trade chief has, however, advised government against the idea of instituting a petroleum product reserve, saying, “the idea is not necessary for now”. He gave no details about his advice to government but promised to do so appropriately through the relevant government entities and functionaries
Source:Front Page Africa
February 20, 2020 04:30 UTC
‘Not Easy Getting Liberians to Embrace Digital Banking’
— Says UBA Liberia’s outgoing MDOlalekan Balogun, outgoing Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the United Bank for Africa (UBA) Liberia, has called on Liberians to see the need to muster the courage and move forward with the new age of digital banking. Balogun said it is about time for Liberians to embrace technology, especially in the banking sector, which he noted will reduce inefficiency and help rapidly drive the sector to a higher and improved height. Balogun, who is expected to take up a new assignment in Accra, Ghana, termed his three-and-a-half years of service at UBA Liberia as a remarkable journey, which he is very proud of. “Wearing a big shoe like Balogun’s is not an easy task but I will strive to do more and take over from where he stopped,” Madam Arizor pointed out. In Liberia, UBA is said to be leading the digital banking space with several digital products being rolled out to her many customers for easy and convenient banking.
Source:Daily Observer
February 20, 2020 03:22 UTC
CPP Resolves to Elect 2023 Standard Bearer Through Primary
Mr. Urey made the assertion Wednesday, February 19, 2020, during what he terms as an annual press engagement held at his office in Congo Town. Mr. Urey said political leaders of the various political parties that make up the CPP will meet to decide who represents the alliance as standard bearer, a mandate he says continues to be respected by the collaborating parties. While we may accept their views, we can never give the right of the people to a foreign group to decide for them,” Mr. Urey emphasized. Various political parties will take it for review and signing,” Mr. Urey emphasized. So in order to have free, fair and transparent elections, the international community needs to take over the data system,” Mr. Urey said.
Source:Daily Observer
February 20, 2020 03:22 UTC