Liberia: Karishma Pelham-Raad Gets Africa Entertainment Icon Award
MONROVIA – Top Liberian radio personality Karishma Pelham-Raad has bagged the Africa Entertainment Icon of the Year Award at the National Theatre in Accra, Ghana on July 24, 2021. Pelham-Raad, who’s also the Chief Executive Officer of HRH Charity Foundation, was ecstatic about receiving such a prestigious award. To me, this award belongs to everyone that has contributed immensely to our Entertainment Industry both at home and abroad! The African Icon Awards (AIA) from its inception has consistently honored great African Achievers; from African leaders, young achievers, community builders to captains of industries across the continent. The ceremony has fast become established as one of the biggest gatherings of influential and global African leaders on the continent.
Source:Front Page Africa
August 03, 2021 06:32 UTC
Liberia: RPI Extends Bigger Hands To Gov’t In Covid-19 Fight
Established by the former Director General of the National Public Health Institute of Liberia (NPHIL), Mosoka P. Fallah, RPI is working across Liberia to improve health outcomes for poor communities in Liberia. The latest donation is a second in a series by the health group towards the fight against the novel virus. It can be recalled that on July 19, 2021 the organization donated 44 sets of oxygen regulators, several bags of rice and buckets to the Star Based Treatment Unit at the Zone on the Bushrod Island. Receiving the donation, Health Minister, Dr. Wilhelmina Jallah lauded RPI for what she described as a worthy donation that came at the right time when the country is in need. He said the goal of RPI is to provide these equipment at various centers in order to boost the fight against the disease.
Source:Front Page Africa
August 02, 2021 07:07 UTC
Sweden and UNDP Sign SEK 40 million (US$ 4.8 million) Financing Agreement to Support Electoral Process in Liberia
Monrovia – The Embassy of Sweden in Monrovia, representing the Government of Sweden, has signed an agreement with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) to contribute 40,000,000 Swedish Kronor (approximately USD 4.8 million) to the Liberia Electoral Support Project (LESP) for the period from 1 August 2021 to 31 December 2024. Acting UNDP Resident Representative Violet Baffour observed “Sweden has been an essential partner in UNDP Liberia’s work to develop the capacity of accountable, just, and peaceful institutions that support democratic and electoral processes. Effective electoral planning and budgeting is critical here, and is also dependent on strong political will and institutional reforms. Comprehensive planning and support to the NEC and the Government of Liberia on Effective Electoral Planning and Budgeting and Procurement processes will decrease electoral costs ahead of elections. When there is a high level of transparency and integrity in the electoral process, it, in turn, contributes to minimizing any tension and unnecessary risks of violence.
Source:Front Page Africa
August 02, 2021 06:33 UTC
Liberia: Two Dismissed at Foreign Ministry and House of Representatives over Diplomatic Passport Scandal
Liberia: Two Dismissed at Foreign Ministry and House of Representatives over Diplomatic Passport ScandalMONROVIA – A FrontPageAfrica investigation has uncovered an alleged passport scandal involving staff of the ministries of Foreign Affairs and the Legislature which has led to their dismissals. FrontPageAfrica discovered that a protocol staff of the House of Representatives, Nyumah Siafia, and a staff to Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Henry Fahnbulleh, Roland Stephen solicited cash from a Liberian (name undisclosed) with a promise to issue him diplomatic passport. Minister Fahnbulleh confirmed the information and said the staff involved, Roland Stephen, has been dismissed. According to the Deputy Foreign Minister, Stephen and Siafia received US$700.00 from an individual introduced to them by Representative P. Mike Jurry of Maryland County. According to sources, the incident was reported to Foreign Minister Dee-Maxwell Kemeyah who launched an investigation into the matter.
Source:Front Page Africa
July 30, 2021 08:15 UTC
Liberia: Several Arrested as Residents Protest in Lofa Over Delay in Certificating Senator-elect Samukai
Liberia: Several Arrested as Residents Protest in Lofa Over Delay in Certificating Senator-elect SamukaiVoinjama, Lofa County – Thousands of people took to the streets of Voinjama City and other areas in Lofa County on Thursday to protest the delay in the certification of Lofa County Senator-elect Brownie Samukai, and police made several arrests after crowds broke through barriers and reportedly attempted to lock the main entrance of the county’s administration hall. Of the 11 candidates who vied for the Lofa County senatorial seat, Samukai received 20, 431 votes, followed by Independent candidate Cllr. Samukai has experienced mixed rulings with the Supreme Court since he won the senatorial seat in Lofa. On February 24, 2021, the Supreme Court of Liberia ruled in Samukai’s favor in the electoral dispute case filed by three of his rivals, claiming irregularities and fraud in Lofa County District No. The Supreme Court ruled in favor of Samukai and mandated to the NEC to proceed with the matter.
Source:Front Page Africa
July 30, 2021 08:15 UTC
Liberia: Investigative Report over Burning of Turbine at Mount Coffee Hydro in Limbo; Stakeholders ‘Dodging’ Responsibility
It is believed that the second turbine got damaged when LEC recalibrated the turbine to function at a low water level – something that led to it burning. This means the Liberia Electricity Corporation must on its own repair or replace the damaged turbine. The source added, “Those who are responsible for the damage of the turbine must be held responsible. This work culminated with the signing of a contract in April 2013 with a Norwegian company (Norplan AS) and a German company (Fichtner GmbH) to revitalize the defunct power plant by 2015. €40 million and the German Development Bank for a grant of €25 million.
Source:Front Page Africa
July 30, 2021 08:15 UTC
Liberia: Deputy Drugs Enforcement Chief to Conduct Random Testing on DEA Officers
Mr. Jackley announced a random drug testing on all of his agents to ensure that those fight drugs themselves are clean of the act. He, meanwhile, warned officers of the DEA to desist from clandestine activities with drugs dealers outside the DEA’s office. He stressed his commitment to support and work with the LDEA to fight drugs in Liberia. He noted that only the LDEA has the legitimate right to chase suspected drugs users when it is noticed in concession areas. “Invest in the purchase of computers and establish a Cyber Unit here to enable the NSA to help you fight drug dealers,” he said.
Source:Front Page Africa
July 30, 2021 08:03 UTC
Central Bank of Liberia Executive Governor and Deputy Governor Re-inducted into Office; Aim to Maintain Single Digit Inflation Rate
MONROVIA – The Central Bank of Liberia’s (CBL) Executive Governor, J. Aloysius Tarlue, Jr. and Deputy Governor for Economic Policy, Dr. Musa Dukuly, were Wednesday, July 29, 2021, inducted into office following their reappointment by the President and confirmation by the Liberian Senate. In his post-induction remarks, Executive Governor Tarlue thanked President George Manneh Weah, Sr. for his reappointment and commitment to CBL’s operational independence as well as the Senate of the 54th National Legislature for the confirmation. He attributed CBL’s recent achievements to the support and commitment of the Board of Governors, the Deputy Governors and CBL staff. In his post-induction remarks, Dr. Musa Dukuly, the Deputy Governor thanked the President, George M. Weah for the confidence reposed in him for which he has served and will also serve as Deputy Governor for Economic Policy. If we have to transform this economy, we must dedicate our time and effort to the work in our respective capacities, the Deputy Governor for Economic Policy urged.
Source:Front Page Africa
July 30, 2021 08:03 UTC
GIABA Holds Training on Liberia’s Mutual Evaluation On Country’s AML/CFT Regime
MONROVIA – The Inter-Governmental Action Group Against Money Laundering in West Africa (GIABA), a FATF Styled Regional Body will hold a five-day workshop in Monrovia beginning August 2, 2021. According to the Financial Intelligence Unit of Liberia, the Pre- Assessment Workshop on the second round of Mutual Evaluation of Liberia’s Anti Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorist Financing (AML/CFT) regime by GIABA, will bring together sixty-five participants as stakeholders within Liberia’s AML/CFT regime. The advocacy mission is intended to provide adequate national resources – both human and financial, for Mutual Evaluation beyond the FIU resources. The Pre- Assessment Workshop is the first step into Liberia’s second round of mutual evaluation that culminates with onsite visitation in February 2022. The First Round of Mutual Evaluation of Liberia was conducted by GIABA in 2010 with Liberia getting a poor rating and placed on a regular follow-up reporting process.
Source:Front Page Africa
July 30, 2021 08:01 UTC
West African Civil Society Forum’s Chief Scribe Calls for Vibrant Environment for Civil Society to Compliment Government’s Works
MONROVIA – The regional Secretary-General of the West African Civil Society Forum (WACSOF), Komlan Messie has called on the Government of Liberia to create a vibrant environment for civil society to flourish and support its development effort, as well as fostering and pushing the agenda of ECOWAS. “We want to take this opportunity to call on the government to open the civic space for its citizens to get involved because civil society organizations are complimenting the work of the authorities,” Mr. Messie said, at a one-day engagement workshop with the Liberian civil society organizations in Monrovia. “They are not opposition, they are not political parties, they are civil society organizations. “A political party’s ultimate goals is not to take state power in a country but civil society groups are neutral, while their role is to advocate for social justice and against societal ills,” he cautioned. During the meeting, participants were grouped according to their thematic groups to outline their expectations for a better engagement with ECOWAS.
Source:Front Page Africa
July 30, 2021 07:52 UTC
Liberia: Cummings Africa Foundation Donates Medical Equipment, Supplies to C. H. Rennie Memorial Hospital, Local Clinic In Kakata
CAF also donated assorted items of medical supplies to the Barcolleh Health Center in Kakata. “On behalf of the Cummings Africa Foundation, we donate all these items to the C. H. Rennie Hospital. “I am very much happy today and overwhelmed to see these supplies that was given to us by the Cummings Africa Foundation. She added: “Our needs for oxygen supplies and other essential medical supplies cannot be overemphasized. At the Cummings Africa Foundation, we are doing all we can to do our part,” said Mr. Alexander Cummings, Founder and CEO of the Cummings Africa Foundation at the launch of the initiative earlier this month.
Source:Front Page Africa
July 30, 2021 07:52 UTC
Yes, We Need The War And Economic Crimes Court. But The Establishment Of This Court MUST Not Be Politicized!
Yes, We Need The War And Economic Crimes Court. That under international law, IHL regulars the conduct of war both international or locally. The Liberian civil war started in December 1989 and ended intimately in August 2003, if I am correct. The International Criminal Court or what is shortened in International criminal law as the “Rome Statute” was adopted on July 17, 1998, and made operational on July 1, 2002. Let us go into historical facts:The Rwandan Civil war started almost the same period as the Liberian Civil war.
Source:Front Page Africa
July 30, 2021 07:50 UTC
The Real Enemies of Liberia Is Not CDC vs. CPP says Bishop Kortu Brown
The real enemies of Liberia remain “Ignorance, Disease and Poverty” as the late President William R. Tolbert averred about 50 years ago. Speaking at the close of the worship service, Bishop Brown concurred with many Liberians who believe that the country remains under-developed after 174 years of independence. After 174 years, the majority of the people are still languishing in hunger and poverty while the same politicians run from one political party to another. About four years, President George M. Weah who spent twelve years in the Opposition assumed the political mantle of the nation. The country will be helped if we combined to fight corruption, ignorance, disease, poverty, hunger, tribalism, sectarianism, etc.
Source:Front Page Africa
July 30, 2021 07:41 UTC
Liberia: No Bank in Lofa County Despite Huge Population
VOINJAMA, Lofa County – The superintendent of Lofa County, William Tamba Kamba, wants permanent commercial banks established in the county to help promote trade and development. As of the 2008 Census, Lofa had a population of 276,863, making it the third-most populous county in Liberia. The superintendent said the absence of a permanent commercial bank is hindering the development of businesses and exposing residents to risks. However, despite all the commercial transactions, which generate large sums of money, the area lacks a commercial bank to facilitate the trade. Kamba explains that robbers have taken advantage of the absence of a commercial bank to regularly rob traders of their daily proceeds.
Source:Front Page Africa
July 29, 2021 09:54 UTC
Liberia: Another ‘Not Sea Worthy’ Vessel Detained at Freeport of Monrovia
The vessel is currently detained at the Freeport of Monrovia by the Liberia Maritime Authority. The vessel can only be permitted to sail from the detained berth subject to a written authorization from us.”JTK-01 was detained on Friday, July 23, 2021. The cargo ship sent out a distress call prompting the rescue team from the Armed Forces of Liberia, the Liberia Maritime Authority and Sea Shepperd. “The Liberia Maritime Authority wishes to state that the subject vessel was detained and not allowed to sail. Also, the vessel was at no time authorized or permitted to carry passengers or operate as a passenger’s vessel”.
Source:Front Page Africa
July 29, 2021 09:41 UTC