Liberia: Pehn-Pehn Riders Not Above The Law
The decision came in the backdrop of scores of accidents and deaths as a resort of the careless and reckless driving of bikers dubbed Pehn-Pehn riders. Article 13 speaks to all citizens having the right to move freely in and around Liberia as long their movement do not contravene the organic laws of Liberia. IT IS NO SECRET that Pehn-Pehn riders have a reputation for dangerous driving and theft which are on the rise once more. WHAT THE PEHN-PEHN RIDERS union should be doing is working with the commuters and motorists to sensitize bike riders about the urgent need to enhance and emphasize road safety. THREATS COMING from the Pehn-Pehn riders union should be condemned by all well-meaning Liberians keen on putting the brakes on the loss of innocent lives to reckless Pehn-Pehn riders.
Source:Front Page Africa
January 12, 2021 01:41 UTC
Motorcycle and Tricycle Union of Liberia Calls for The ‘Immediate Cancellation’ of No-Go-Zone
Therefore, Mr. Gray argued that for the Liberia National Police (LNP) to declare no-go-zone is an attempt to deny citizens job opportunity. Mr. Gray, in a news conference on Monday, called for the cancellation of the no-go-zone restriction. According to him, the reintroduction of a no-go-zone has the propensity of keeping cyclists jobless and to drive them in poverty. According to him, removal of cyclists from the street cannot help in solving the many challenges Liberia currently faced. Meanwhile, Mr. Gray calling on motorcyclists affected by the restriction to remain calm as the Union embarks on several steps to address their plights.
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January 12, 2021 01:36 UTC
Liberia: LWSC Restores Water Supply to Monrovia; Completes Repair Of 36″ Pipe
MONROVIA – Following nearly three weeks of water outage to several communities via the LWSC’s thirty-six Inch (36’’) transmission pipeline, the Management of Liberia Water and Sewer Corporation-LWSC announces that water supply and distribution have resumed to arrears affected by the ruptured. According to the Corporation’s Public Relations Director, Nimpson Todd, all repair works have been completed following weeks of rapid and robust repair intended to resume full services through the thirty-six Inch (36’’) transmission facility. Todd noted that welding and casting have since been completed on the ruptured thirty-six Inch (36’’) transmission after several sleepless nights by those he described as dedicated and hardworking LWSC employees. The Liberia Water and Sewer Corporation, LWSC supplies Monrovia and its environs via its thirty-six and sixteen inch transmission pipelines. Meanwhile, the Liberia Water and Sewer Corporation has announced the payment of three months salaries arrears to its employees.
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January 12, 2021 01:30 UTC
Accountants Urged to Work in The Interest of The Public; as Association of Accountancy Bodies in West Africa Selects Liberia for The Holding of Its Next Congress
Mrs. Adewuyi stated that ABWA remains concerned about the standards being used by its members to promote the accounting profession in the region. We also look at how they are following the interest of the accounting profession in their areas and also the capacity building and the objectives. That is why we have congresses where they come to share ideas, network and see how best they can help each other grow in the accountancy profession”. “Of course we have a major role of advocacy to make sure that whatever we do as leaders in the economy will ensure that things we do are in the public interest. ABWA is the regional organization for the Accountancy Profession in West Africa which was founded in 1982.
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January 12, 2021 01:30 UTC
Liberia: CENTAL Ends Strategic Planning Retreat
Monrovia – The Center for Transparency and Accountability in Liberia (CENTAL) has completed a two-day retreat aimed at reviewing the successes and challenges experienced by the Organization in 2020 and to strategically plan for the improvement of its overall performance in the New Year. T. Negbalee Warner, said the retreat was necessary to allow the Organization plan properly to effectively and efficiently execute the task of fighting corruption and bad governance in Liberia. Warner stated that continuous capacity building remains very critical to the survival as well as enhancement of productivity, efficiency and growth of the Organization. Also speaking, the Program Manager of CENTAL, Gerald D. Yeakula thanked the County Field Officers (CFOs) for attending the retreat despite short notice. The retreat brought together CENTAL’s central office staffs and CFOs from seven counties: Montserrado, Bong, Nimba, Grand Bassa, Rivercess, Gbarpolu and Bomi.
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January 12, 2021 01:07 UTC
Liberia: Red Cross Donates Food And Non-Food Items to Restore Hope to Physically Challenged Couple
Monrovia – John Mulbah and Patience Kollie, a vulnerable couple living in Gbarnga, Bong County, are facing the regretful side of life as they barely get daily meal to eat because of their disabilities. During the presentation, the National Society expressed solidarity and demonstrated humanity in presenting the food and non-food items to the vulnerable family. The couple, however, expressed deep gratitude to the Red Cross and its partner for the assistance toward them. Better livelihood, improved access to safe drinking water, adequate food and better healthcare for vulnerable people are needs that cannot be ignored. The Liberian Red Cross is not only providing relief assistance to people living with vulnerabilities including disabilities but also building their resilience and restoring hope to ensure a better living condition.
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January 12, 2021 01:05 UTC
Liberia: Gbarpolu’s Only Female Senatorial Candidate Goes Through Thick and Thin as She Edges Being Declared Winner
However, a stay order placed on all electoral processes in Gbarpolu County by Justice-in-Chambers, Sie-A- neh Youh appears to be the latest obstacle stopping Kanneh from being declared the winner. Gbarpolu County, one of the newest in Liberia has not elected a female Senator. The women of Liberia are standing with the women candidate. Prior to the rescheduled polls, the women met with Justice Minister Dean where assured them of Madam Kanneh and her supporters’ security. With the preliminary results from the just-ended re-scheduled election in Gbarpolu, Madam Kanneh’s rocky road to the Liberian Senate may just be coming to an end.
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January 11, 2021 00:11 UTC
TRANSCO CLSG Sets To Energize The Transmission Line Interconnecting Cote D’ivoire With Liberia, Sierra Leone And Guinea in February
MONROVIA – TRANSCO CLSG, a supra-national transmission company that is interconnecting Cote d’Ivoire with Liberia, Sierra Leone and Guinea says it is prepared to energize the transmission lines in February this year. During the inspection tour which kicked off on Thursday, January 7, 2021, the General Manager inspected final construction activities at the Man substation in Man, Cote d’Ivoire. “I am impressed,” an elated General Manager said following his inspection tours. He explained that the construction of the section of the transmission line from Man (Cote d’Ivoire) through Liberia to Yiben (Sierra Leone) is almost complete. However, he disclosed that full connection with Cote d’Ivoire network at Man substation is being done.
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January 11, 2021 00:08 UTC
Africa Vs. The Trump Spillover Effect
THANKS TO MR. TRUMP, the US has become the laughingstock of the world and even rebuke from its adopted stepchild Liberia, whose President George Weah has condemned last week’s vandalism at US Capitol. “As my country’s foremost international partner, and drawing on our historical ties, Liberia stands in solidarity with the American people during these trying times,” President Weah said. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said she would move forward with impeachment if Mr. Trump did not resign immediately. THE DEMOCRATS ARE accusing Mr. Trump of encouraging a riot in Congress in which five people died. MR. TRUMP HAS DONE more harm to not just himself but to the US’s status as a dominant superpower.
Source:Front Page Africa
January 11, 2021 00:08 UTC
Liberia: Police Crackdown on Notorious Armed Group
Monrovia – The Liberia National Police (LNP) has made a successful crackdown on Paynesville’s most notorious gang group named and styled “Kubah” with the slogan “Gbelleh by face, Kubah by heart”. The arrest was made last Thursday following series of complaints to the LNP about the gang group continuous harassment of peaceful. The group has been operating in Paynesville, specifically in Duport Road and GSA Communities. Carter further told reporters that investigation conducted establish that members of the gang group (Kubah) avail themselves to be hired for any form of criminality or criminal acts to settle scores with people who are in beef or confusion. The public is urged to report to the LNP any gang group operating in the confines of the Republic of Liberia.”
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January 11, 2021 00:00 UTC
Liberia: Fubbi Henries Calls For Calm As National Elections Commission Investigates Allegation of Massive Fraud
Fubbi called comes in the wake of residents and supporters accusing the hearing officer, Atty. Edward Z. Fahnbulleh who is presiding over the case of taking side with the NEC and the ruling party candidate Frank Foko. FrontPageAfrica has observed that the hearing officer objected to CPP’s request to produce 187 witnesses, and restricted them to only produce 9. On the issue of pre-marked ballots, the testimonies of NEC Polling Officer and that CDC Poll watcher and Supervisor at the Don Bosco Youth Center, both witnesses for the Defendants, didn’t corroborate. NEC Polling Officer said, the pre-marked Ballots scenario occurred twice, while CDC Poll watcher said it occurred once.
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January 10, 2021 22:06 UTC
Liberia: “Betrayal of The Masses and Political Self-Sabotage” – Fmr. Finance Minister Konneh Describes Cancellation of the Beach And Waterways Program
Liberia: “Betrayal of The Masses and Political Self-Sabotage” – Fmr. Finance Minister Konneh Describes Cancellation of the Beach And Waterways ProgramMr. Konneh, who is one of the brains behind the Beach and Waterways Program, disclosed that the program was designed as a “safety net and productive public works program” initiated by the Ministry of Finance and Development Planning, the Ministry of Youth and Sports, and the Liberia Maritime Authority (LiMA). The CDC government further claimed that as with the bloated wage structure inherited, the Beach and Waterways program has been “riddled with fraud, waste, ghosts, and abuse”. “It’s administration has not reflected the level of fairness, especially regarding deserving workers who are entitled to their pay. According to him, the program also helped to pay the school fees for some of the beneficiaries and their children.
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January 10, 2021 21:54 UTC
Liberian Humanitarian Dr. Daniel E. Cassell Celebrates Birthday with Visually Impaired, Physically Challenged Liberians with The Presentation of Huge Donations
MONROVIA – Renowned Liberian Humanitarian, Dr. Daniel E. Cassell, has vowed to be the voice of the voiceless, less fortunate and destitute Liberian citizens who have been neglected and abandoned in their own country. He made these comments when he celebrated his birthday with hundreds of visually impaired and physically challenged Liberians at the YMCA gymnasium on Crown Hill in Monrovia. Dr. Cassell maintained that his unwavering philanthropic supports and contributions toward the betterment of the livelihood of citizens are in fulfillment of God’s words. Dr. Cassell further presented 300 bags of rice, 200 gallons of cooking oil and L$100,000 to the disabled and visually impaired citizens who celebrated along with him. He, however, pledged his unflinching support in working with Dr. Cassell “to make sure to touch the lives” of citizens, especially less fortunate Liberians across the country.
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January 10, 2021 21:54 UTC
Liberia: Bethel World Outreach Ministries Name Changes to Harvest International Ministries Unlimited
Monrovia – After 30 years, the Bethel World Outreach Ministries International has changed its name to Harvest International Ministries Unlimited with a vision to create “a world where no life dies without Christ”. Reading the statement, Dr. M. Wolo Belleh of the first diocese of Bethel World Outreach Ministries International said the decision to change the name of the church has been reached and accepted by all sixth dioceses from different parts of the world. He added that God has allowed the Bethel World Outreach Ministries International to be what he termed as actively involved in sharing the gospel of Jesus Christ around the world. Our renewed vision is “A world where no one lives or dies without Christ. ‘Harvest’ speaks of our mission, Intercontinental of our scope, Ministries of our method, and unlimited of our God.
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January 10, 2021 21:54 UTC
Liberia: Sara Beysolow Nyanti Becomes CENTAL Board Member
Monrovia – The Board of Directors of the Center for Transparency and Accountability in Liberia (CENTAL) has appointed Madam Sara Beysolow Nyanti, former UNICEF Resident Representative to the Republic of Yemen, as a new member. In her letter of interest addressed to the Board of Directors of CENTAL in August 2020, Madam Nyanti congratulated the Board for work being done to increase accountability and transparency in governance and collaboration with stakeholders in fighting against corruption in the country. “This is fundamental to good governance and ensuring the fulfillment of the rights of the people of Liberia. Madam Sara Beysolow Nyanti holds a Master’s degree in Public Administration and is a Globally accredited Partnership Broker with the Partnership Broker Association, UK. It is the national chapter of Transparency International, the global civil society organization leading the fight against corruption.
Source:Front Page Africa
January 10, 2021 21:45 UTC