Liberia: Man, 42, Killed By Fallen Tree in Bong’s Zota District
Zota District, Bong County — A 42-year-old resident of Belefania in Zota District Bong County, Saturday died after a tree fell on top of him. Police in Bong County said Manue Moses was on a ladder using a gas-powered chainsaw to cut a large tree limb around 11: 40 am. The representative of District Four Robert Womba, District Five lawmaker Edward Karfiah and Bong County Health Team Administrator were among early callers to console the family. Rep Karfiah, who described the incident as a tragedy, said it was painful that a young man should die in such a gruesome manner. Moses death is so painful and I would like to extend my condolences to the bereaved family,” Rep Karfiah said.
Source:Front Page Africa
April 06, 2021 06:56 UTC
Liberia: Court Hears Massaquoi Killed Ex-Sierra Leonean Leader
He was declared murdered in Liberia on 1st June 2003, a month after he was indicted by the Special Court for Sierra Leone. But the witnesses, in separate accounts on Monday, told the court that Massaquoi ordered Koroma’s murder while the accused was fighting for Taylor in Lofa County between 2001 and 2002. He told the court another soldier named Marley informed him the incident happened between Masabolahun and Kolahun. The second witness, “Soldier 22,” told the court that while serving as a junior militia fighter, he was in a town in Lofa County when Massaquoi ordered Koroma arrested. In another instance, the first witness told the court that he saw Massaquoi in active combat at Waterside in Monrovia between 2002 and early 2003.
Source:Front Page Africa
April 06, 2021 06:56 UTC
Senate Pro-Temp Chie Draws Comparison between U.S. Congressman Smith’s Statement to that of Yekeh Korlubah, Francis Nyumalin
Congressman Chris Smith to comments usually coming from Representatives Yekeh Kolubah and Francis Nyumalin. Rep. Kolubah has been a staunch critic of President Weah and his CDC-led Government since 2018. Said Rep. Smith: “In Africa, we have a special relationship with Liberia which was founded by freed American slaves. The Commission is charged with promoting, defending and advocating for international human rights as enshrined in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and other relevant human rights instruments. The Commission undertakes public education activities, provides expert human rights advice and encourages members of Congress to actively engage in human rights matters.
Source:Front Page Africa
April 06, 2021 06:56 UTC
Liberia: “He Rammed My Face with An Unexpected Punch” – Resp. Foko Guard Accused of Assault
I informed him that it wasn’t about politics, elections are over and I was the representative for all,” Rep. Foko said. Representative Foko of the ruling Coalition for Democratic Change (CDC) has spent less than a month as the district lawmaker replacing his deceased boss, Munah Pelham-Youngblood as Montserrado County District #9 Representative. We reached out to the LNP, during the wait for the LNP Rep. Foko arrived on the scene. Arrogantly and angrily Rep. Foko responded and said: “Who da a** talking there? The bodyguard of Rep. Frank Foko was charged with aggravated assault and detained,” he said.
Source:Front Page Africa
April 06, 2021 06:45 UTC
Liberia: NEC Certificates the People Restoration Party; Cautions them to maintain the Peace as a Political Party
Monrovia – The National Election Commission over the weekend certificated the People Restoration Party (PRP) as the newest registered political party in Liberia. She cautions the political party to be peaceful and operate in confirm of the law and constitution of Liberia. “Because of the good job they are doing, today we are able to be part of this process to be dully registered and accredited to operate in Liberia as a political party,” Yarkpa said. “Every political party is a government in waiting. Because being a political party is not only to run in an election or win an election, it transcends beyond that,” PRP Chairman stated.
Source:Front Page Africa
April 06, 2021 06:44 UTC
Liberia: Jackson F. Doe Hospital Scoops Triple Awards
I-Help Liberia Medical is a daughter organization of the I-Help Liberia project, an international NGO based in New York City, the United States of America. As we speak, an eye clinic is under construction and will be completed soon,” the JFD Hospital boss indicated. He also has to his credit several certificates and diplomas including a postgraduate diploma in Public Health and Hospital Administration. Mr. Jusu also served as Hospital Administrator of the St. Francis hospital in Cestos City, River Cess Country. She remains a dedicated member of the community outreach team and a member of the Board of Directors, Liberia National Nursing Association.
Source:Front Page Africa
April 06, 2021 06:43 UTC
Mangrove Ecosystem in Mesurado Wetlands Under Enormous Threat: YCCI-Liberia Warns at Dialogue in Peace Island
YCCI-Liberia Executive Director Edwin Menscole at Peace Island Dialogue on Saturday April 4, 2020MONROVIA — Located at the back of the massive inter-ministerial complex, in Congo town, Peace Island- a beautiful piece of settlement has in the last decade seen its population surge to unbelievable levels. Youth Climate Change Initiative- (YCCI-Liberia) Liberia, a climate and environment non-for-profit Saturday moved into Peace Island with a team of environment and climate professionals for a dialogue on the need to preserve mangrove swamps. He encouraged the dwellers of Peace Island to reject the purchase of wetlands and “report encroachment” of all forms. Participants from select communities pose for group photo in front of the YMCA community center on Peace Island. Participants at the workshop were drawn from wetland communities including, Peace Island, SKD Boulevard, New Matadi, Sinkor and communities along the battery Factory area.
Source:Front Page Africa
April 06, 2021 06:33 UTC
Liberia: Life for African Mothers Boosts Maternal Health
MONROVIA — In an effort to boost maternal health in the country, a non-for-profit charity organization, Life for African Mothers (LFAM) has boosted the country’s maternal health by distributing over US$250,000 worth of assorted medication free-of-charge around Monrovia and its environs. According to him, LFAM is also has been working in eight of the 15 counties of Liberia training midwives and also providing needed maternal medication for less fortunate mothers and their babies. The LFAM Country Rep. further disclosed that health centers benefitting from the medication include: Redemption Hospital, James David Memorial Hospital, Duport Road Health Center and other surrounding health centers around the country. Gorman indicated that since 2008, she been ensuring that mothers and babies in Cameroon, received affordable maternal healthcare. Meanwhile, the LFAM Country Representative noted that these recent medication brought in country are essential for maternal health.
Source:Front Page Africa
April 06, 2021 06:27 UTC
Liberia Netherlands Business and Culture Council Trains Entrepreneurs on Improvement of Businesses to meet International Standards
According to LNBCC’s Project Officer, Tracy Kollie, the three-day training was meant to prepare entrepreneurs in Liberia to meet the criteria of business in the Netherlands as a mean of promoting trade between the two countries. Monrovia – More than 15 small and medium enterprises (SMEs) have benefited from a three-day training aimed at building their capacity to improve their businesses to meet international standards. By Siaway T. Miapue, Contributing WriterThe training was organized by the Liberia Netherlands Business and Culture Council (LNBCC) sponsored by the Dutch Enterprise Organization (RVO) and implemented by Entrepreneurship Inc. and the Corporate Resource Specialists International (CRSI). She said the three-day training was meant to prepare entrepreneurs in Liberia to meet the criteria of business in the Netherlands as a mean of promoting trade between the two countries. She revealed that studies conducted by LNBCC showed that businesses in Liberia have not met the Criteria of Dutch businesses, hence the reasons behind the workshop.
Source:Front Page Africa
April 06, 2021 06:11 UTC
Liberia: Should the US State Department be Quoting Allegations from Online Tabloids When preparing Important Documents Such as Annual Country Human Rights Reports?
The Judicial Inquiry Commission investigation of the case continued at year’s end.”It is very disconcerting, troubling and disheartening to see in the Liberia Human Rights Report that the US State Department is spreading falsehood by quoting Global News Network, an extremely unreliable online tabloid. The “misinformation” provided is false, malicious, and a patent attempt to sully the reputation of the Commercial Court Chief Judge, Eva Mappy Morgan, which has been built over decades. Brosius Vindicates Judge Morgan in US$3.4M ‘Illegal Bank Withdrawal’ Claim | Liberian ObserverFurther, on October 3, 2018, the FrontPageAfrica newspaper reported that Liberian businessman, Amos P.K. Brosius made the disclosure on Monday, October 1, 2018 when he appeared in court (Commercial Court) to answer to a four-count writ of summons for contempt on the allegation of corruption. The US State Department should be the very last entity to give credence to irresponsible online tabloid reports.
Source:Front Page Africa
April 05, 2021 21:22 UTC
Liberia: First Lady Reaffirms Support to Girls Development
Paynesville – Liberian First Lady, Ambassador Clar Marie Weah has reassured girls of her unflinching support to their growth and development to become confident and productive leaders for tomorrow. As Mother of the Nation, the Liberian First Lady is poised to help girls recover or avoid encountering such a difficult experience. For their part, the students commended the First Lady for the audience with them and her unwavering support to women and girls’ development. The girls in separate voices urged the First Lady to continue her humanitarian work to improve the lives of the underprivileged women and girls in the country. Also speaking, a representative of the girls’ parents and ELWA Academy Pastor Antoinette Kpadeh expressed delight and profound appreciation for Mrs. Weah passion and support for girls.
Source:Front Page Africa
April 05, 2021 14:26 UTC
Liberia: Mines & Energy Wants Accelerated Collaboration in Combating Climate Change
MONROVIA – The Ministry of Mines and Energy, is calling for accelerated global collaboration in combating climate change, and reducing greenhouse gas emission (GHG) below two percent Celsius. According to Assistant Minister Thompson, experts on climate change face an even more daunting challenge to make impact towards changing perception, myth, inherent socialization, culture, behaviors, and way of life. Assistant Minister Thompson was speaking upon his return from Kampala, Uganda, where he represented Liberia, along with the technical team of the CBIT project. “The success story of Uganda CBIT handling and managing the MRV system is worth tapping into as we as a country have jumpstarted this initiative under our own CBIT.” Assistant Minister Thompson asserted. Liberia’s Capacity Building for Transparency Initiative (CBIT) project is geared towards concerted efforts in building and strengthening Liberia’s national capacity to implement the transparency elements of the Paris Climate Agreement.
Source:Front Page Africa
April 05, 2021 14:03 UTC
Liberia: Commerce Minister Accused of Creating ‘Monopoly’ on Frozen Foods As Several Businesses Complain of Strangulation
“Go to the minister’s office, you’ll see several applications for IPDs for frozen foods on her desk. Multiple attempts to get comments from Minister Diggs did not materialize. “We have been contacted by several businesses that they are not getting IPDs to import their frozen foods and that is true. but she is the Minister and nothing we can do about,” one of the ministers at the Commerce Ministry told FrontPageAfrica when contacted for comments. Credible information obtained by FrontPageAfrica indicate that Assistant Minister Somah went on to process IPDs in absence of the Minister Diggs when the she was on tour with the President.
Source:Front Page Africa
April 05, 2021 07:18 UTC
Liberia Must Make Accountability For War Crimes A Top Priority
QUITE RECENTLY, a Finnish court commenced the trial of Gibril Massaquoi, a Sierra Leonean accused of war crimes allegedly committed in Liberia between 2001 and 2002. The charges associated with the alleged war crimes were brought against him in a Finnish court. IN NOVEMBER 2020, the investigating judge in his closing order had requested the indictment of Kunti K. for crimes of torture and barbaric acts. KUNTI K.’S TRIAL will be the first in France, since the establishment of the French war crimes division in 2012, not connected to the 1994 Rwandan genocide. LIBERIA’S FAILURE to take issues of accountability for war crimes seriously is simply adding to a rising sense of impunity.
Source:Front Page Africa
April 05, 2021 07:07 UTC
Liberia: Edwin Melvin Snowe Denies Making Commitment To Support President George Weah’s Second Term
He accused Senator Snowe of using his items donated to run his personal campaign at the time. Senator Snowe reacted by rallying scores of newly elected Senators to attend an appreciation program at the C. H. Dewey football field in Tubmanburg. He clarified that he did not make any commitment to supporting President Weah second term bid. He vowed to support President Weah’s second term ambition if “even 50% of what the President says he will do” comes to fruition. President Weah made no commitment to me that because we are friends when election comes he will support me.
Source:Front Page Africa
April 05, 2021 07:07 UTC