Congressman to Rally Support for Liberia Second MCC Bid
Senator Lindsay Graham has committed to rallying his congressional colleagues of the Republican Party to sign a “Letter of Support” for Liberia’s second bid of the coveted Compact Program under the Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC). The MCC Development Assistance is a U.S. government foreign aid program that provides beneficiary countries time-bound grants which are targeted at ensuring economic growth, reducing poverty and strengthening governmental institutions. The investments of the MCC do not only support a country’s stability and prosperity, but also enhance American Interests. “We ran a very successful MCC Program inherited from the previous administration and are seeking your support to get us back on the MCC Compact for a second program,” the Minister said. The delegation is expected to meet Senior Biden Administration Officials and Democratic and Republican Congressmen in the coming days to garner bipartisanship support for Liberia development efforts and Bicentennial commemoration.
Source:Front Page Africa
September 15, 2021 13:18 UTC
Liberia: LACC Investigates Bill Twehway over Multiple Corruption Saga at the National Port Authority
While the LACC will not give details of its investigation on Tuesday, the NPA has continuously said Mr. Twehway has never been involved in any act of corruption at the NPA. I won’t be the sacrificial lamb.”Mr. Twehway came under the spotlight again when a FrontPageAfrica investigation unearthed that he awarded the loading contract at the port of Buchanan to his brother, Peter Twehway, who is believed to fronting for he, Bill Twehway. The Deputy Comptroller at the Port, Mr. Christian D. Brownell also owns 20 percent shares, Sidiki Fofana, 20 percent while the sister of the vice chair of the LACC, Cllr. Under Mr. Bill Twehway’s leadership, the company received contracts amounting to over US$500,000. Peter Twehway is also the Operations Manager for Global Tracking Management Service, a company managing the Container Tracking Numbers for the NPA.
Source:Front Page Africa
September 15, 2021 09:38 UTC
Liberia: Police Investigates Random Shooting Near Ruling Party Headquarters Leading to Head Injury of NTA Bus Driver
According to reports, the bus driver identified as Jessy Bartuah, sustained a severe bullet wound on his head while in the bus near the headquarters of the Coalition for Democratic Change (CDC) in Congo Town. It took several hours before brave partisans could return to the program venue, many stayed away due to the deliberate violence staged by alleged opposition members. We have proof of this unprovoked violence allegedly carried out by opposition members. In both cases, not a single CDCean returned a stone, but remain law-abiding and peaceful, simply expressing shocked at the ruthlessness of opposition members. Witnesses alleged the masterminds launched the unprovoked attack on CDCeans from the safety of the PLP Headquarters.
Source:Front Page Africa
September 15, 2021 09:33 UTC
Liberia: Torture Survivor Cries Out for Help to Rebuild Her Life After a Horrifying Experience
One of the victim who was three and half months pregnant died as a result. That news made national headlines and sparked widespread condemnation from the human rights community then. It followed the disappearance of a toddler said to be one and half years old, for which they were being held as suspects. Since their unfortunate experience, however, the remaining two survivors have received no form of assistance, whether psychosocial, moral or financial from government or humanitarian institutions. Besides, making ends meet has also become extremely difficult and that her daily survival is an uphill battle.
Source:Front Page Africa
September 15, 2021 09:29 UTC
Liberia: Police Charge Five Niko Ivanka Crew Members for Criminally Sailing the Faulty Vessel
MONROVIA – Police in Monrovia have charged and forwarded to court five crew members of the Niko Ivanka vessel, following its wreckage on July 17. The crew members are Zhong Qxiang, Captain, George McCay, Pier Superintendent, Wesley Monroe, NPA Security Department, Alex Tue, Vessel Owner and Azaan Dahi, Mechanical Engineering. The crew members, according to our Judicial reporter, were charged for multiple offenses ranging from negligent homicide, recklessly endangering people, criminal facilitation to criminal conspiracy. Police charge sheet in the possession of FrontPageAfrica claimed that the Chinese national and owner of the Niko Ivanka vessel endangered the lives of the passengers on board by overloading it. The police criminal charges come a day after the government through Ministry of Justice dismissed its criminal action against the crew members of the NIKO IVANKA for the charges to allow the police investigation.
Source:Front Page Africa
September 15, 2021 09:26 UTC
Liberia’s Solicitor General Cephas and Ellen Corkrum in War Of Words Over Meeting At Hotel In The Hague; Who’s Saying The Truth?
Liberia’s Solicitor General Cephas and Ellen Corkrum in War Of Words Over Meeting At Hotel In The Hague; Who’s Saying The Truth? Syrenius Cephus during her stay in Liberia as her public war of words with the country’s Solicitor General rumbles on. When I became Solicitor General I read all the files we had on cases and all those indicted. Even the court will not review the opinion of a Solicitor General on the basis of entering a nolle prosequi.”Nolle prosequi (abbreviated nol. Early last year, Madam Corkrum received a rousing welcome into Liberia by a group of citizens holding placards and banners at the Roberts International Airport.
Source:Front Page Africa
September 15, 2021 09:16 UTC
Liberia Council Of Churches President Calls Speedy Investigation into US$5M and US$300,000 Corruption Saga Involving Top Govt Officials
Bishop Brown is also the General Overseer of the New Water in the Desert Assembly in Brewerville, Montserrado County. But Bishop Brown stated that government should aggressively fight against corruption if it should win the support of its international partners. In accordance with 2 Corinthians 13:5, Bishop Brown called on government officials to “examine” themselves if they must remain “relevant in the eyes of the Liberian people and a watching world”. Political Parties DisappointmentsMeanwhile, Bishop Brown has expressed concerned over the rigmarole among leaders of opposition political parties that make up the Collaborating Political Parties (CPP) in Liberia. According to Bishop Brown, the political discourse especially within the opposition camp is becoming more and more “worrisome”.
Source:Front Page Africa
September 15, 2021 09:16 UTC
Liberia Risk Constitutional Crisis (J. Brownie Samukai Jr. Case)?
The Liberia Supreme Court gave its ruling on the case involving J. Brownie Samukai, Jr. and others in February of 2021. ConclusionBased on the findings, the AFL Pension Account had many transactions other than what it was intended for. ProhibitionComing to the prohibition to the Supreme Court requesting the Court to deny Senator-elect certification, this is another embarrassment. Supreme Court PrecedentsEqually so, the Supreme Court can use Precedent of the court, which should have been done in the first place. If any of the above statements is a quote from the Chief Justice, then it is bad for our country.
Source:Front Page Africa
September 15, 2021 09:00 UTC
Liberians Fear Potential Double Crises
She said Liberians cannot be facing a dire health crisis and at the same time an economic situation. We the Liberians love our rice business so much. “Liberians cannot fight Covid-19 on empty stomach,” Mary, a mother of three, stated. “The available quantity has the capacity to supply the local rice market for approximately three months,” the minister noted. Both men, who believed that there is a shortage of the commodity, said George Weah’s administration is not doing enough to address the looming rice crisis.
Source:Front Page Africa
September 15, 2021 07:19 UTC
CSOs Launch Nationwide Covid-19 Vaccine Awareness Campaign amid Effort to Curb Vaccine Hesitancy
A campaign seeking to discourage vaccine hesitancy among Liberians by engaging communities across the country to turn out and get vaccinated against coronavirus has been launched in Monrovia. It is being implemented by the National Civil Society Council of Liberia (NCSCL); Mercy Corps alongside 25 civil society and community based organizations. “By doing so, it will put you in a better position in your advocacy and awareness drive.”Currently, Liberia is experiencing its third wave of the pandemic. Up to date, the country has accumulated 5,740 cases and 283 deaths as of September 2, 2021 according to the National Public Health Institute (NPHIL). It is however anticipated that the launched of the awareness will help increase the number of vaccine recipients in the country.
Source:Front Page Africa
September 15, 2021 07:19 UTC
ECOWAS Commission Directorate on Peace and Regional Security Concludes a Five-Day Fact-Finding Mission in Liberia
MONROVIA – A six-member delegation from the ECOWAS Commission Directorate on Peace and Regional Security and the Bonn International Center for Conversion (BICC) has concluded a five-day fact-finding mission to finalize arrangements for the training of 25 state security armorers in advanced Physical Security and Stockpile Management (PSSM). In response, the Chairman of the Small Arms Commission of Liberia Atty. The Small Arms Commission Boss outlined major achievements of the Commission in 2021 especially activities under the ECOWAS-EU Organized Crime West Africa Response to Trafficking (OCWAR-T) Project. Also, in a meeting with the National Security Advisor Hon. The Liberia National Commission on Small Arms is the national institution responsible for monitoring of armories and storage facilities of state security agencies within the Republic of Liberia.
Source:Front Page Africa
September 15, 2021 03:33 UTC
Death Announcement of the Late Emmanuelita Esi Siebu- Roper
Jeremiah 29:11It is with profound grief and sorrow that the Siebu, Roper, Dokie, and Norman families announce the passing of Emmanuelita Esi Siebu – Roper. Esi’s transition to Heaven took place on Thursday, September 9, 2021, in Birmingham, AL, USA. Emmanuelita Esi was born at ELWA hospital in Paynesville, Liberia on April 5, 1981 unto the union of Mr. Emmanuel K. Siebu and Mrs. Keturah Norman – Siebu. She briefly attended the Cuttington University College in Suakoko, Liberia, prior to imigrating to the United States. While in the United States, Esi completed her Bachelors of Science degree in Nursing at The University of Alabama, Huntsville, AL and became a Registered Nurse.
Source:Front Page Africa
September 15, 2021 00:11 UTC
Nagbe: ‘Judge Me By Performance, Not Social Life’
“But there is nowhere in the Code of Conduct we are forbidden to eat and run our social life as we want to. That is the fact and I think the Youth Wing has started a good mission but missed the mark by trivializing the purpose of constructive criticism,” he said. About his car which has also made rounds of criticisms on social media for what appears to be its probable huge cost, Commissioner Nagbe said falsehood was spewed about the cost of the vehicle. Lenn Eugene Nagbe assumed office as head of Maritime following his appointment on October 1, 2020 by President George Weah. About his office’s accomplishments and challenges, Nagbe said he was happy that his predecessor, Dr. James Kollie, started the construction of the headquarters of the Liberia Maritime Authority.
Source:Daily Observer
September 14, 2021 23:03 UTC
UNGA 76 Opens In New York: Liberia’s President Engages in An Agenda Expected to Have Education at Its Core
According to UNESCO, the UN’s education body, sub-Saharan Africa struggles more than any other region on virtually every education measure. At the recent Global Partnership for Education (GPE) Summit, President Kenyatta of Kenya laid down a challenge to his fellow leaders, to support his Call to Action on Education. It specifically endorsed the role of technology in improving learning outcomes and committed signatories to leveraging technology-supported learning to improve equity in access to education. “I encourage all students to take their education very seriously, for it is the key to a better future. But there is still much work to be done in improving the gathering and use of data in education systems across Africa and the rest of the developing world.
Source:Front Page Africa
September 14, 2021 09:06 UTC
Liberia: Cummings Vow to Continuously Resist Violation of CPP Framework Agreement; Says Leaving CPP Is Not An Option
Liberia: Cummings Vow to Continuously Resist Violation of CPP Framework Agreement; Says Leaving CPP Is Not An OptionMonrovia – The political leader of the Alternative National Congress (ANC), Alexander B. Cummings has warned his colleagues within the Collaborating Political Parties (CPP) that he will not be part of any decision that will violate the framework that established the CPP. We owe the Liberian people an obligation to do things differently; to be better than this government. The collaboration is made up of four main opposition political parties that include Liberty Party (LP), the ANC and the All Liberian Party (ALP) and the immediate past ruling Unity Party. Cummings also turned down an invitation extended him last Saturday to grace the endorsement of the UP political leader as the party’s choice for the CPP upcoming convention. He noted that he cannot be a part of the wrongs that violate the CPP framework document; adding, the CPP must show it is the right alternative to succeed the Weah-led administration.
Source:Front Page Africa
September 14, 2021 09:03 UTC