Liberia: “LBA Must Take Preventative Measures”
Monrovia – The president of Flames Basketball side Calvin Diggs is calling on the Liberia Basketball Association (LBA) to take preventative measures to stop spectators from disrupting games at the Sports Commission on Broad Street. Calvin Diggs in an exclusive interview with FrontPage Africa pointed out that his call is as the result of the recent disruption of Mighty Barrolle and NPA Pythons match by spectators on Sunday, April 4, 2021 soothing he said should not be repeated. “I think is very important that the current LBA administration under Abraham Samukai now send a strong message to spectators who are always in the habit of disrupting games and carry on complete investigation about what disrupted Barrolle and Pythons game on Sunday so that they will be able to take proper action against those that were involved in such ugly act,” Diggs said. He is, meanwhile, urging the LBA to carry on more training for referees alleging that most of the disruptions carried on by spectators doing game time are caused by some decisions made by referees. Calvin, whose team is not participating in the ongoing league, wants the LBA to increase the number of securities doing games.
Source:Front Page Africa
April 13, 2021 06:11 UTC
Liberia: LRA Threatens Duty-Free Privilege Restriction, Other Sanctions On Elected, Appointed Government Officials Evading Taxes
It adds: “Tax payment is a civic duty for all Liberians, most especially for officials and government employees that are beneficiaries of state resources”. The agency maintained that it will also ensure the publication of the names of delinquent public officials who refused to comply in both the print and electronic media. Public officials, particularly those in higher positions used their power or influence to either discourage or intimidate LRA custom officers on the field executing their assigned tasks and responsibilities. I don’t know why officials are always refusing taxes payment and are the beneficiaries of the taxes”. “Thomas Doe Nah, you can achieve this by even going further to withhold our salaries for refusal to pay real estate taxes.
Source:Front Page Africa
April 13, 2021 06:11 UTC
Liberia: Sports Minister Wants ‘Sports Development Tax’ Levied on Some Consumer Goods
Monrovia – In a move to develop sports throughout Liberia Youth and Sports Minister D. Zeogar Wilson says there is the need to have a sport development tax on certain commodities imported in Liberia including alcohol beverages and cigarettes. The Sports Minister asserted that said tax, if paid by consumers in Liberia, would be used directly for the development and transformation of the sporting sector. “If acted upon, funds collected will help reduce the financial situation and bring about sports development across the country,” Minister Zeogar said. He stressed that it is now time for the government to help in enhancing the good work of the Liberia Football Association (LFA). Currently through the support of the world Football Governing Body(FIFA), three mini stadiums with Artificial turfs have been completed and turned over to the Liberia Football Association.
Source:Front Page Africa
April 13, 2021 06:00 UTC
Liberia: Alexander Cummings’ Wife Tests Positive for COVID-19
MONROVIA – Mrs. Teresa Cummings, wife of the ANC political leader is COVID-19 positive, her husband has disclosed. He immediately returned to Monrovia – postponing the visit to Nimba. Cummings: “I apologize to the people of Nimba for canceling the last leg of my visit at the last minute. COVID-19 is real, and unfortunately, is still with us. “Please keep my family in your prayers, as ours will be that you continue to act to keep yourself and your love ones safe.”
Source:Front Page Africa
April 12, 2021 16:07 UTC
Liberia: Senator Tokpa Presents Legislative Report to Bong Citizens; Calls for Unity to Foster Development
Gbarnga — Bong County Senator Henrique Flomo Tokpa says he will continue to lobby with the Executive branch, his colleagues in the legislature, as well as his kinsmen in and out of Liberia to foster development in the county. Senator Tokpa however named division and conflict coupled with the economic hardship as challenges hindering development and unity in the County yea Liberia. Senator Tokpa cautioned his kinsmen to do away with those vices that have the propensity to undermine the forward march of the county yea Liberia. “We have two persons at the University of Philippines who have graduated with their Masters’ degrees waiting to return and start contributing to the development programs of Bong County” senator Tokpa lamented. He also disclosed plans to seek the full completion of the Bong County Technical College, and the re-launch the dux scholarship for all high schools in Bong County, something we did successfully as President of Cuttington University for 13 years.
Source:Front Page Africa
April 12, 2021 07:52 UTC
Liberia: South Beach Still Haunted by Execution of 13 Former Officials of Tolbert Government
Before shooting them, they gave them soft drinks before, some of them drank the soft drinks but President Tolbert’s brother Frank Tolbert refused to drink his.”Lorpu recalls Frank Tolbert saying: “I don’t blame you all. So, what Frank Tolbert said, came to pass in 1990 war. Like Frank Tolbert, Cecil Dennis also reportedly faced his executors bravely, staring at his killers while awaiting his fate. Lorpu also recalls seeing rebels strip Mrs. Victoria Tolbert, wife of President Tolbert, naked alongn with Neh Glapor Tetee, the female Justice of Peace. Mr. Richard Tolbert, son of Frank Tolbert was among those executed says the families are obligated to gather together annually to perform their sacred duty of commemorating this tragic and historic date.
Source:Front Page Africa
April 12, 2021 07:52 UTC
Liberia: CDC Lawmaker Acarous Moses Gray Plays Political Game To Uphold CPP’s Lawmaker Yekeh Koluba Suspension for Consistently Insulting The Presidency
So, the fate of Representative Kolubah lies in my hands to decide whether within 48 or 72 hours to write a communication upon our return. Representative Gray further denied speculations that the decision was intended to crackdown or witch-hunt Representative Kolubah, who remains the fiercest critic of his political leader- President Weah. He indicated that though he loves Representative Kolubah, a “killer instant” has been applied to ensure that the Montserrado County is penalized for his actions. Representative Gray pointed out that he will not re-contest come the 2023 general and presidential elections. Speaking further, Representative Gray pointed out the lack of electricity, water and sanitation as major challenges fronting his constituents.
Source:Front Page Africa
April 12, 2021 07:30 UTC
Liberia: COP Secretary-General Yorgbor Urges Youths to Resist Political Manipulation
COP to establish chapter in BongYorgbor disclosed that plans were underway to establish a COP chapter in Bong County as was done in the case with Grand Cape Mount County. “Very soon the COP Bong County chapter will be established. We are encouraging those interested in becoming members of COP to get ready as the process to establish our Bong County chapter was underway. Grand Cape Mount is the first county outside Monsterrado to the COP chapter was established. And gradually we will establish COP chapters in all the counties,” he said.
Source:Front Page Africa
April 12, 2021 07:18 UTC
European Union Delegation to Liberia Gives Ex-convicts a New Beginning
John S. Fayiah, a beneficiary of the program and resident of Kakata was convicted for statutory rape in June 2014. He spoke during a recent visit of the Ambassadors of the European Union, Germany, France and Sweden, among others to the Kakata Central prison in Margibi County. Nathaniel Manneh is another beneficiary of the European Union Delegation to Liberia’s funded Strengthening Democracy and Respect for Fundamental Human Rights of Prisoners program. So, we introduced the skill training tailoring program. For his part, the Head of the European Union Delegation to Liberia, Ambassador Laurent Delahousse, described prison as a “very delicate matter in every country”.
Source:Front Page Africa
April 12, 2021 07:07 UTC
Liberia: BCM Investment Limited Employees Threaten Company over Five Months of Work without Salary
Mrs. Angela List is the Finance Director BCM International founded by she and her husband, Paul List. The editor of a Ghanaian news magazine, WhatsUp News, David Tamakloe by the national security in that country after he published story about a brawl between a Ghanaian minister and Angela’s husband. In the article, he also referred to Angela as President Weah’s mistress. The Australian man called Paul Edward List is said to be a mining tycoon who has naturalized as a Ghanaian. He is said to be the Executive Chairman of BCM Ghana Limited, a mining firm.
Source:Front Page Africa
April 12, 2021 07:07 UTC
Liberia: Man, 49, on the Run for Reportedly Raping and Impregnating His 14-year-old Daughter in Bong
Liberia: Man, 49, on the Run for Reportedly Raping and Impregnating His 14-year-old Daughter in BongIt’s further reported that from that day until sometime in March 2021, when the girl was pregnant, the accused had been raping the girl on several occasions. Zota District, Bong County — A 49-year-old man of Zota District in Bong County, is currently on the run after he was reportedly discovered to have raped and impregnated his 14-year-old daughter. The complainant’s mother reportedly refused to buy the story. It’s further reported that from that day until sometime in March 2021, when the girl was pregnant, the accused had been raping the girl on several occasions. The girl reportedly felt helpless as she was always being threatened by the accused and on the other hand by her mother who didn’t believe her.
Source:Front Page Africa
April 12, 2021 07:07 UTC
Liberia: Edith Gongloe-Weh Urges Supporters to Accept Supreme Court’s Ruling; Calls for Unity and Respect for Newly Elected Senator
According to the Supreme Court, the petition of candidate Gongloe Weh lacks legal basis and is based on mere allegations. But in its latest ruling rendered over the weekend, the Supreme Court denied Madam Gongloe-Weh petition for a re-run and recount of the county’s Special Senatorial Elections. The Supreme Court is the final arbiter of justice in Liberia. We filed a protest beginning with the National Elections Commission thru the Supreme Court of the Republic of Liberia. She, however, underscored the need for citizens to continue to work together for the betterment of Nimba County and Liberia at large.
Source:Front Page Africa
April 12, 2021 06:56 UTC
Liberia Electricity Corporation Gets Modern Customer Center
The reconstruction of the customer service center, which was funded by the Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC) costs approximately US$336,000.00 plus vehicle training and specialized software cost US$580,000. Monrovia – The Liberia Electricity Corporation (LEC) over the weekend dedicated a reconstructed state-of-the-art modern customer service center to enhance and improve relationships between their customers and staff. The reconstruction of the customer service center, which was funded by the Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC) costs approximately US$336,000.00 plus vehicle training and specialized software cost US$580,000. Nearly all named poor customer service, the US Embassy in Monrovia has reported on its website. With the numerous responses from the field, the U.S. Government provided US$500,000 to rehabilitate the LEC’s Customer Service Center, including improving upon the existing structure and providing furniture, equipment, training, and vehicles to strengthen service to LEC’s customers.
Source:Front Page Africa
April 12, 2021 06:55 UTC
Determine Girls Title Celebration Delayed By Ambassadors FC
Monrovia – Determine Girls will have to wait up to April 17, 2021 to be crowned Champions of the Orange Liberia Football Association (LFA) women’s League, following a disappointing 1-1 draw against Ambassadors FC at the Nancy B. Doe Sports Stadium in Kakata on Saturday. Coach Robertson Werner and his girls needed a win to take the trophy home, but Ambassador led by experienced midfielder Kebbeh Larmine proved just too strong on the day. Skipper Lamine netted a penalty in the 14th minute to give Ambassadors a 1-0 lead but Boutou Sylla leveled midway in the second half at the Nancy Doe Stadium in Kakata, Margibi on 10 April. Determine Girls will become champions if they beat Blanco FC at the George Weah technical center in Careysburg on 17 April.
Source:Front Page Africa
April 12, 2021 06:48 UTC
Liberia: Heaven Eleven FC Remain Unbeaten
The division defending Champions, Barrack Young Controllers moved into second place for the first time this season after overthrowing Junior Professionals in the second place battle. BYC second place was confirmed in the 89th minute when Tony Shilley netted his side’s third goal after a counter attack to end the match 1-3 to BYC II. Friday’s win for BYC II moved them below league leaders Heaven Eleven on 12 points from 17 games played. Keitrace FC intensified their fight to survive relegation with a 7-1 humiliation of fellow relegation threatened side FC Fassell. Muscat FC defeated Tony FC 3-1 in the late match at the Tusa Field.
Source:Front Page Africa
April 12, 2021 06:45 UTC