Liberia: Senate Concurs with House on Printing New Banknotes
The Senate took the decision during its extraordinary session presided over by Senate Pro-Tempore Albert Chie on Wednesday. The Senate’s decision followed by scrutiny of the House of Representatives resolution by the Senate Joint Committee on Ways, Means, and Finance, Judiciary, Banking, and Currency. The Senate took the decision during its extraordinary session presided over by Senate Pro-Tempore Albert Chie on Wednesday. The Senate’s decision followed by scrutiny of the House of Representatives resolution by the Senate Joint Committee on Ways, Means, and Finance, Judiciary, Banking, and Currency. The House of Representatives recently passed the resolution granting permission to the Central Bank of Liberia calling for the printing of a new family of banknotes.
Source:Front Page Africa
March 31, 2021 21:33 UTC
Liberia: Violence in Maryland; Speaker Chambers’ House Set Ablaze as Pres. Weah Orders Curfew
Monrovia – Reports from Maryland County in Southeastern Liberia said that House Speaker Bhofal Chambers’ house in Pleebo, Sodoken District has been set ablaze, while angry protesters have stormed the Harper Central Prison, freeing 91 inmates. In the wake of the incident, President George Weah has declared a daytime curfew in Maryland County from 6: AM to 6: PM. Excerpt of the statement: “The Joint security says whoever comes across Mr. Moses Mlamah, the accused should called these numbers: 0777-005-551/0886-839-991/0886-642-204. And for those who are on the run should also turn themselves in to the joint security of this county. “The alleged scale and gravity of these attacks by protesters mark a worrying escalation of violence.
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March 31, 2021 21:22 UTC
Two 40 Foot Containers of Fishing Nets Arrive in Monrovia
Monrovia — As part of efforts to empower local fishermen across Liberia, the government of Liberia through the National Fisheries and Aquaculture Authority (NaFAA) has disclosed the arrival of a huge consignment of internationally recommended multifilament or thread fishing nets. This means all fishermen using the rubber nets or the monofilament nets will be required to turn over all their rubber nets to NaFAA team during the free distribution to receive the thread nets or the multifilament nets. Fishermen who have not paid their fishing license fees since 2018 will not receive the free fishing nets and they will no longer be allowed to use the rubber nets for fishing purposes. The rubber nets are dangerous to the fishing environment and other aquatic resources. Meanwhile, the free nets distribution will shortly be followed by the free Yamaha motorized engines distributions to Kru canoes or paddling canoes operated by fishermen in Liberia.
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March 31, 2021 21:22 UTC
Liberia: President Weah Declares Curfew In Maryland, Following Violent Protest
MONROVIA — President George Manneh Weah has declared a curfew in Maryland County from 6am to 6pm following violent protest by women and motorcyclists over the alleged death of a motorcyclist by four unknown men. President Weah condemned the violent attacks and warned that his government will not in any way condoned any act of lawlessness. Their action reportedly resulted to led to the burning of House Speaker Dr. Bhofal Chambers’ residence in Pleebo, Maryland County. The protest which came as a result of the mysterious death of the motorcyclist halted normal activities in Pleebo City on Wednesday, March 31. Due to its brewing tension, President George Weah then declared 6am -6:00Pm curfew in Maryland County following violence among the people in that part of the Country.
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March 31, 2021 19:18 UTC
Liberia: Senators Held Hostage at Capitol; Staffers Demand Salary Arrears
MONROVIA –– Staffers of the Liberian Senate have blocked the main gates of preventing Senators from leaving in demand of their salary arrears. The staffers’ action is premised on a commitment made by Senator Saah Joseph who chairs the Senate Committee on Executive who promised that they would begin receiving four months of their 18 months arrears on Wednesday (today). Senator Joseph on Monday at a gathering of staff told them that they would start receiving their 4 months before they (Senators ) leave for their Easter break.
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March 31, 2021 16:52 UTC
Liberia: Ellen Corkrum Sued in the U.S. for Bank Fraud after Receiving US$6M from government’s payroll Protection Program
The United States Small Business Administration(SBA) was an executive branch agency of the United States government that provided support to entrepreneurs and small business. How Corkrum Fraud was UnearthedIn order to obtain a PPP loan, a qualifying business was required to submit a PPP loan application, which was signed by an authorized representative of the business. The PPP loan application required the business representative through its authorized representative to acknowledge the program rules and make certain affirmative certifications in order to be eligible to obtain the PPP loan. As part of the scheme, Corkrum used several aliases including, Ellen Yabba Kwame Corkrum, HUNTER LAUREN VANPELT, HUNTER VANPELT. Vanpelt and Corkrum, after changing her name to Vanpelt, Corkrum submitted the PPP loan application under both names.
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March 31, 2021 08:37 UTC
Liberia: Counterfeiting of New Banknotes A Serious Concern for Senators
From the debate it was glaring that all Senators are in support of giving the Central Bank of Liberia (CBL) authority to print new bank notes. The Ad hoc committee membership include; Senators Gble-gbo Brown chair, Conmany Wesseh, James Emmanuel Nuquay, Marshall Dennis and Varney Sherman. Said Senator Teahjay: “I am in support of printing money but we don’t want to print money thinking we are making the right decision but creating the problem. In her comments she said, Liberia has gone against “best practices” that guide the process of printing money because, according to her, if the authorization is given Liberia will for the third time be printing money in little over three years. However, there also some very serious concerns if not corrected we will not vote for the Printing of money.
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March 31, 2021 08:26 UTC
Liberia: Gbotoe Kanneh Finally Certificated, Pays Tribute To Women Of Liberia For Support
Monrovia – The National Elections Commission on Tuesday certificated Senator-elect Gbotoe Kanneh as winner of the December 8th 2020 election in Gbapolu County. Kanneh’s certification comes days after the Supreme Court mandated the NEC to do so. Madam Kanneh was certificated along with Mr. Willington Geevon Smith of River-Cess County both of whom have had a rough road to the senate. The crowd of predominantly women, graced her certification at the Legislature and the headquarters of the National Elections Commission. The Senator-elect paid special tribute to the women of Liberia who she said have stood by her side through the rough roads.
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March 31, 2021 08:25 UTC
Liberia: Rep. Acarous Gray Urges Foreign Ministry to Refute U.S. Congressman Chris Smith’s Allegation against U.S. Government
But in a statement posted on his official social media page, Representative Gray described the accusation as “spiteful claims”. He noted that though Congressman Smith is entitled to his own opinion, he (Gray) categorically reject these claims; because they “aren’t the true reflection of what the reality is in Liberia”. As a U.S. congressman, Representative Gray maintained that, “his words carry a lot of weight, the reason they need to be well thought out and factual”. Representative Gray pointed out that these kinds of support aren’t given to “Kleptocrats”. Meanwhile, Representative Gray has urged authorities of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to engage the office of the US lawmaker in an effort to refute these “spiteful claims”.
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March 31, 2021 08:15 UTC
Liberia Maritime Authority Brushes Off Claims From Landlord
LMA Commissioner Lenn Eugene Nagbe confirmed to FrontPageAfrica Monday that the Lessors were indeed trying to breach the lease agreement. The Liberia Maritime Authority has met all its legal/financial obligations under the lease and we are absolutely not indebted to the Landlord. On April 1, 2021 we will officially turn over the property to the owners through their lawyer. Consequently, the Authority wishes to inform you that it does not intend to renew the lease on the demised property at the end of the current leasehold. Lenn Eugene Nagbe, Commissioner, Liberia Maritime Authority.
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March 31, 2021 08:15 UTC
Liberia: “Gibril Massaquoi Massacred Many Civilians in Waterside and Konia”
Appearing before the Finnish court, he accused Gibril Massaquoi and his operation commander “Salami” of massacring civilians in Waterside and Konia, Lofa County in 2001. “I saw Massaquoi, ‘Salami’ and their men when they came in a pickup (truck) and opened fire on some civilians who went to look for food in a store in Waterside. “Soldier 13” said that in 2001 Massaquoi and his men massacred people in Konia Town, Lofa County near the Guinea border. “Soldier 15” also spoke about the massacre of civilians in a store in Waterside saying when “Salami” died on the bridge, Massaquoi was assigned to Yeaten and killed the civilians. He said it was Yeatan who gave the order to kill the civilians in the store in Waterside.
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March 31, 2021 08:15 UTC
Liberia: Abraham Darius Dillon Describes Resolution Seeking to Print New Liberian Banknotes in The Wake of Bountiful Unresolved Issues
Other parties that form part of the CPP are: the Alternative National Congress (ANC), All Liberian Party (ALP) and the former ruling Unity Party (UP). The decision of members of the House has been forwarded to the Liberian Senate for possible concurrence. But the joint resolution has met stiff resistance from Senators of the CPP. He noted that it does not make any sense for additional Liberian dollars to be printed in the midst of mountainous of unresolved issues. It should be state resources we used to build carry on these projects for the benefit of the people”.
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March 31, 2021 08:09 UTC
Liberia: MCSS Teachers’ Association Says Public School are Now Run by Parents, Not Government
The Monrovia Consolidated School System Teachers’ Association president Augustine Nyormui Speaking to FrontPageAfricaMonrovia — The Monrovia Consolidated School System Teachers’ Association (MCSSTA) is urging President George Weah to make more financial allotment in the education sector in order to implement the “free and compulsory” primary school including the high schools to prevent parents from paying fees for their children. That, the president of the Monrovia Consolidated School System Teachers’ Association says is hampering the growth and development of the educational sector. It’s the parents that are running the schools instead of the government to run her own public schools, and so, enrollment is getting low,” Nyormui said. But since the inception of the CDC-led government Nyormui says his take-home salary has drastically dropped to $47.000. The MCSSTA president furthers: “In fact, nobody at MCSS tells you that they know the actual salary they take home anymore.”
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March 31, 2021 07:52 UTC
Accountabilitylab Liberia Wants Citizens Get Involved in Nominating this Year Integrity Icon
This year 2021 is the seventh edition of the Integrity Icon. The nomination process according to the Accountabilitylab Liberia Country Director will last for three months. The Country Director of Accountabilitylab Liberia furthers that this year episodes will be aired on television with voice component extrapolated for radio including online publication through social media and Accountabilitylab Liberia’s official website. Liberians both home and abroad will be afforded the opportunity to vote for their Integrity Icon. Yealue said: “We are highly delighted to promote integrity and honesty in government through the Integrity Icon campaign.
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March 31, 2021 07:51 UTC
Precious Care Foundation Puts Smiles on the Faces of kids at the Love A Child Orphanage
Precious Care Foundation Executive Director Keddrix Doe sandwiched by Love A Child Orphanage FamilyPaynesville – Keddrix Doe, the Executive Director of Precious Care Foundation (PCF) is calling on Liberians both home and abroad to demonstrate their love for country by helping the downtrodden masses of the Liberian people. The Precious Care Foundation is a humanitarian organization that has five thematic areas. The Executive Director of the Precious Care Foundation made the statement when he donated 25 bags of rice to the Love A Child Orphanage, the orphanage that was hit by the fire incident last year January. “He (President Weah) was using his personal resources to better the lives of his countrymen. Also, the founder of the Love A Child Madam Rebecca Wreh making remark praised the Precious Care Foundation for their gesture to her orphanage.
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March 31, 2021 07:41 UTC