Liberia: Bong Health Workers Want Martha Morris Appointed Deputy Minister for Administration at Health Ministry
GBARNGA — Several health workers in Bong County, particularly nurses, are calling on President Joseph Boakai to appoint Martha Morris as Deputy Minister for Administration at the Ministry of Health. By Selma Lomax [email protected]Madam Morris is the current president of the National Health Workers Association, Bong Chapter, and County Chairperson of the ruling Unity Party. It has heavily been rumored that Madam Morris was heading for the Deputy Minister for Administration post at the Ministry of Health. She has advocated for better wages, working environment, and many other issues for the improvement of healthcare workers. She led a protest under Ellen’s government for the construction of the Emergency Treatment Unit (ETU) that helped to save the lives of several healthcare workers.
Source:Front Page Africa
February 09, 2024 13:35 UTC
President Boakai Makes Additional Appointments in Government
The Liberian President, Joseph Nyuma Boakai, Sr., has nominated additional officials to positions in government affecting the Liberia Water & Sewer Corporation, the Liberia Civil Aviation Authority (LCAA), the Liberia Agency for Community Empowerment (LACE), the Liberia Broadcasting Corporation, the National Oil Company of Liberia, Ministries of Information, Culture Affairs & Tourism; Commerce & Industry; State for Presidential Affairs, and the Office of the President. The nominees are:Mr. Mohammed Ali, Managing Director, Liberia Water & Sewer Corporation (LWSC) Mr. Jacob Smith, Deputy for Administration, Liberia Petroleum Refining Company (LPRC) Mr. Stephen Johnson, Deputy for Administration, Liberia Civil Aviation Authority (LCAA) Mr. Julius K. Sele, Executive Director, Liberia Agency for Community Empowerment (LACE) Mr. Anthony V. Kesselly – Deputy Minister for Public Affairs – Ministry of State Mr. Daniel Sando, Deputy Minister for Technical Services, Ministry of Information Culture Affairs & Tourism (MICAT) Mrs. Masah Sobboh, Assistant Minister for Human Resources, Ministry of State Mr. Eugene L. Fahngon, Director General, Liberia Broadcasting System (LBS) Mr. Sahr Johnny, Senior Economic Advisor, Ministry of State Ms. Rustonlyn Suacoco Dennis, President/ Chief Executive Officer, National Oil Company (NOCAL) Mr. Charles A. Snetter, Ambassador At-Large, Ministry of State Mr. Emmanuel Azango, First Vice President Finance & Investment, NOCAL Atty. George K. Saah, Assistant Minister for Public Affairs, Ministry of State Mr. Dorr Cooper, Inspector General, Ministry of Commerce & Industry Amb. George Wallace, Advisor/Foreign Affairs, Ministry of State Mrs. Louise Tamba, Business Manager, Ministry of State Cllr. Bushuben Keita, Legal Advisor, Ministry of StateThese nominations where applicable, are subject to confirmation by the Liberian SenateVisited 45 times, 48 visit(s) today
Source:GNN Liberia
February 08, 2024 20:51 UTC
Liberia: Duazon Residents Protest Alleged Land Grab, Demand compensation
DUAZON, Margi County – Indigenous residents of Duazon Town, situated on the Roberts field highway, took to the streets in protest against what they deem an unlawful seizure of land by a private company. They demand compensation for land utilized by the company for the construction of commercial housing units. Despite attempts to reach out to Millennium Construction Company’s General Manager for comment, the company has yet to respond as promised. Instead, we see a private company building high-cost housing units. That wasn’t the agreement.”However, investigations by FrontPage Africa reveal that Millennium Construction Company is facing challenges, as several clients who have purchased homes are yet to receive keys to their properties.
Source:Front Page Africa
February 08, 2024 19:56 UTC
Liberia: Family Alleges Unlawful Seizure of Land by Justice Minister-Designate, Questions Fitness for Office
By Gerald C. Koinyeneh – [email protected]The latest people to question his ability are Cecil King and his sister Charlene King Perdue who claimed that Cllr. Kruah is illegally in possession of their land – a one lot situated at the intersection of Carey and Perry Street. In addition, they contend that despite efforts to address the matter through legal channels, including appeals to the Liberia Land Authority and attempts to engage former political leader Senator Prince Johnson, resolution has been elusive. How about giving them a chance?”King has vowed to pursue the case until they get their land back from Cllr. However, then Chief Justice Francis S. Korkpor failed to enforce the said judgement due to his personal relationship with Cllr.
Source:Front Page Africa
February 08, 2024 19:52 UTC
Anti-War Putin Opponent Banned From Russia’s Election
A Russian politician critical of Vladimir Putin’s war in Ukraine has been banned from running in Russia’s presidential elections in March. Russia’s Central Election Commission on Thursday said it had found issues with more than 9,000 signatures of over 100,000 submitted supporting Boris Nadezhdin’s candidacy, with some allegedly attributed to dead people. “Taking part in the presidential election in 2024 is the most important political decision of my life. Nadezhdin acknowledged that he is “in second place after Putin,” but claimed that the decision to block him from the elections isn’t just a personal slight. Read more of this storyVisited 21 times, 21 visit(s) today
Source:GNN Liberia
February 08, 2024 19:35 UTC
Liberia: Boakai’s Controversial Justice Minister Pick Declares Assets
— LACC’s asset declaration reports say Kruah is worth US$1.9 million. Counselor Cooper Kruah, the Justice Minister- and Attorney General-designate, on Tuesday, February 6, declared his assets with the Liberia Anti-Corruption Commission (LACC) worth US$1,942,240 plus LD$7.00. The assets covered the period from 1980 up to and including February 2024, according to the LACC's Assets Declaration and Verification Section dated February 6, 2024. Kruah’s declaration comes just a day before he appears before the Senate for his confirmation hearing scheduled for Thursday, February 7. Many believe his nomination contradicts the role of the Attorney General and undermines President Joseph Boakai’s expressed quest for accountability and the rule of law.
Source:Daily Observer
February 08, 2024 12:02 UTC
LERC Concerns About Acute Power Outages Being Experienced By Customers Of The LEC
The attention of the Liberia Electricity Regulatory Commission (LERC) has been drawn to acute power outages being experienced by customers of the Liberia Electricity Corporation (LEC). In the last couple of months, electricity supply has been increasingly poor on account of the seasonal variation in water levels at the Mt. Coffee Hydro Power Plant due to the dry season. The LEC generation reports in the possession of the Commission show only about half of the thermal capacity is being used for a limited period daily. To address the generation deficit, the Commission hereby mandates LEC to fully utilize the thermal plant which would minimize the duration of power outages that customers are currently experiencing.
Source:GNN Liberia
February 08, 2024 03:55 UTC
Liberia: President Boakai Mandates GAC To Audit CBL, EPS And NSA
President Joseph N, Boakai has directed the General Auditing Commission (GAC) to conduct a comprehensive audit of three key government institutions, including the Central Bank of Liberia, the National Security Agency (NSA) and the Executive Protection Service (EPS). President Boakai, in a communication to the Auditor General of the GAC, requests that the audit covers the period between 2018 and 2023, and that it the findings be reported in three months. The audit period spans the six-year stewardship of the erstwhile government, which President Boakai promised to audit as President. The balance reported by the CBL as of the same date was US$20.5 million, highly encumbered, NOT US$40 million," President Boakai announced during the Annual Message. It will also be the first time in years that the EPS and NSA, two security entities that receive budgetary allocations, are being audited.
Source:Daily Observer
February 07, 2024 23:15 UTC
Defence Minister Designate Calls For Increment In The Salaries Of Military Personnel
The newly nominated Minister of National Defence, retired Major General Prince C Johnson III, speaking at the Armed Forces Day symposium on Tuesday, February 6, 2024 called for increment in salaries of military personnel in order to seriously motivate those serving in the National Army. He also vowed to rally the support of the senate for the increment of salaries of personnel of the army, the Minister designate also boosted that the current AFL has the most educated men and women as such their arrears should commensurate with their level of education qualification. The former chief of staff made the call Tuesday when he remarked at the end of a day-long symposium organized by the Armed Forces of Liberia under the theme “The Armed Forces of Liberia Commitment to Sustainable Democracy in Contemporary Time”. Visited 65 times, 12 visit(s) today
Source:GNN Liberia
February 07, 2024 22:00 UTC
Government of the Republic of Guinea announces groundbreaking Round Table of Donors event in Dubai
Conakry, Republic of Guinea, Dubai, United Arab Emirates – February 06, 2024: The Government of the Republic of Guinea, through the Ministry of Planning and International Cooperation, has announced a Round Table of Donors (RTD) event. Scheduled for February 15 and 16, 2024, in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, this event is a pivotal part of the Interim Reference Program (IRP) 2022-2025. The IRP aligns Guinea’s development with the Guinea 2040 Vision, the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) for 2030, the ECOWAS 2050 Vision, the African Union (AU) Agenda 2063, and other significant international development frameworks. The RTD is about securing essential funding and establishing long-term strategic partnerships that are essential for our nation’s growth.”The RTD event in Dubai is expected to be a landmark gathering of international donors and development partners. The Government of Guinea invites global partners to this pivotal event in Dubai, marking a significant step towards Guinea’s sustainable and inclusive development.
Source:GNN Liberia
February 07, 2024 17:57 UTC
Liberia: Boakai’s Justice Minister Pick Is A Serial Illegal Logger
By James Harding GiahyueMONROVIA – Minister of Justice-designate Cooper Kruah is a repeated forestry offender, with his company involved in illegal logging operations dating back to the Liberian Civil War era. As part of the reform agenda, UFC and 69 other companies were expelled from doing logging business in Liberia. Illegal harvestingUFC carried out illegal logging and transport under his shareholdership. The DayLight had visited the forest and photographed some of the illegal logs mentioned in that report. Sehzueplay or the FDA was not aware of the subcontract UFC signed with Ihsaan Logs Company (ILC), a forestry violation.
Source:Daily Observer
February 07, 2024 16:52 UTC
Liberia: Bong Lawmaker Underlines the Need to Appoint Mines and Energy Minister
MONROVIA — The Chairman of the House’s Committee on Lands, Mines, Natural Resource and Environment, Rep. Eugene Kollie, has called on President Joseph Boakai to fast track the appointment of a Mines and Energy Minister. The Bong County District #5 lawmaker noted that the mining sector is one of the bedrocks of the country’s economy, which should not be overlooked in terms of priority. “The appointment of a Mines and Energy Minister and subsequent confirmation will begin our robust oversight responsibility that we intend to endeavor to make the mining sector vibrant and beneficial to the State”, he furthered. “We will be sending communications to all “B” mining companies to review the documents that accreditate them to operate within Liberia and the over six active class “A” mining companies to provide their Mineral Development Agreements and MOU signed with the community, where applicable, ” he said. He concluded by calling on all mining companies in Liberia to begin bracing for the presentation of their various Mineral Development Agreements and all other necessary documents of exploration to the committee.
Source:Front Page Africa
February 07, 2024 11:07 UTC
Liberia: Ex-President Weah Aide, Pepsi Yeke’s Security Reportedly Shoots Unidentified Man Amid Arrest Warrant
Monrovia – FrontPage Africa has gathered that a security guard assigned with Pepsi Yeke has shot an unidentified man around the Baptist Seminary community. Pepsi Yeke, was one of ex-president George Weah’s top allies as head of the Liberia Agency for Community Empowerment (LACE). “Any Law Enforcement officer that comes in contact with Pepsi Yeke should have him immediately detained and then contact the Executive Protection Service (EPS). If you lack the capacity, rest assured I do not; submit an official request and follow the proper procedure for EPS weapon turnover to ensure meticulous documentation. It seems you have arrived at your new assignment with a personal vendetta against Pepsi Yeke.
Source:Front Page Africa
February 06, 2024 20:12 UTC
Liberia: How Marginalization, Vetting Suggestions Breach Contributed to JNB’s Appointment Wahala
According to Tarpeh, the lack of appointment for he and others is a betrayal of the revolution that brought President Boakai to power. The Unity Party leader acknowledged that it is impossible to find all the best minds and talents within a single party to build and develop Liberia. Senator Johnson says President Boakai’s administration is clouded and characterized by “strange people” whom he said did not labor to make Boakai president. Those of us who supported President Boakai must remind him of his promises quietly and publicly when it becomes necessary to help him deliver the promises he made when he campaigned for President. Former Auditor General John Morlu cautioned President Boakai against making appointments until a comprehensive structure and framework are established and appointees thoroughly vetted.
Source:Front Page Africa
February 06, 2024 18:41 UTC
The Role of the Military and Government in a Nation’s Security
National Defense: The primary responsibility of the military is to defend the nation against external threats. The military plays a crucial role in shaping these policies by providing intelligence and assessments of potential threats. In many countries, the military plays a vital role in disaster relief, providing manpower, resources, and logistical support when needed. National Security Strategy: Governments, with input from military leadership, develop national security strategies that outline the country’s approach to security and defense. Effective coordination and communication between these institutions are crucial for maintaining national security while upholding democratic values and the rule of law.
Source:GNN Liberia
February 06, 2024 13:12 UTC