Liberia: Remains of Former Public Works Minister, Mobutu Nyenpan Brought Back to Liberia
MONROVIA – The remains of fallen Public Works Minister Mobutu Vlah-Nyepan was on Thursday evening returned to Liberia. The Ministry of Public Works on Wednesday called on the public honor their former boss and expressed disappointment in rumors surrounding his death. Minister Nyenpan went into coma before doctors at the John F. Kennedy Medical Center managed to stabilize him after which he was flown to neighboring Ghana for further treatment. Minister Nyenpan had been undergoing intense treatment at the Korle Bu Teaching Hospital in Accra, Ghana over the past two months. A former Senator from Sinoe County, Mr. Nyenpan, 54, was appointed by President Weah in February 2018 and confirmed by the Senate on February 15, 2018 as Minister of Public Works.
Source:Front Page Africa
November 06, 2020 05:26 UTC
Liberia: In ‘St. Moses’ Saga, Grieving Mothers Want Their Children Back and Alive
MONROVIA – Three grieving Liberian mothers, whose children were hired by the Proprietor of the famous St. Moses Funeral Home went missing thereafter, are calling on authorities of the Liberia Council of Churches (LCC) to intervene to ensure that their children return “alive and sound”. They were reportedly contracted to do a “piece of job” at the Oriental mining company owned and operated by Mr. Moses Ahossoule (Proprietor of St. Moses Fiuneral Parlour), and one Mr. Abraham S. Samuels. They, however, expressed dismay over the firing of teargas and arrest of peaceful protesters before the premises of the St. Moses Funeral Parlour recently over the incident. Police Support Unit (PSU) officers of the Liberia National Police (LNP) swiftly moved in and fired teargas to disperse the protesters. Moses’ claims innocenceThe grieving mother’s plea to the LCC comes barely a day after ‘St.
Source:Front Page Africa
November 06, 2020 05:16 UTC
Liberia: Archie Ponpon’s Father Pleads for Help for His Son after Attempting to Burn Himself; Says No Intervention from Government as He’s Unable to Pay Hospital Charges
Liberia: Archie Ponpon’s Father Pleads for Help for His Son after Attempting to Burn Himself; Says No Intervention from Government as He’s Unable to Pay Hospital ChargesSpeaking via telephone, Mr. Ponpon told FrontPageAfrica that the cost of the treatment at JFK is very expensive, adding that he is unable to afford the cost. Ponpon sustained serious burn after setting himself ablaze in protest against his indefinite suspension by the Chief Justice and a subsequent Writ of Arrest for reportedly leading series of protests against Chief Justice Francis S. Korkpor. Speaking via telephone, Mr. Ponpon told FrontPageAfrica that the cost of the treatment at JFK is very expensive, adding that he is unable to afford the cost. According to the staffers, the Chief Justice has allegedly taken away and refused to pay their Liberian dollars salary for the past 12 months. While on his “asset declaration” hunger strike, he got Dehydrated and felt out and was rushed to the hospital by the abundance of the Liberia National Police.
Source:Front Page Africa
November 06, 2020 01:18 UTC
Liberia: Pre-Packed Election Materials Arrive ahead of December 8 Elections
Unique Enterprise recently brought into the country, on a chartered flight, the elections pre-packed materials, ahead of the December 8th election. Unique Enterprise recently brought into the country, on a chartered flight, the elections pre-packed materials, ahead of the December 8th election. Unique Enterprise was one of eight companies invited by the NEC in its international bidding process for the elections pre-packed materials. Unique Enterprise has conducted academic placement services for many Liberians who are currently studying in the United States. Daniel N. Kolubah, Unique Enterprise CEO, when contacted said, “I reserve all comments at this time.”
Source:Front Page Africa
November 06, 2020 01:07 UTC
Liberia Electricity Corporation Jailed Employee For Alleged Power Theft
Monrovia – Victor Yowo, an ordinary security personnel of the Liberia Electricity Corporation (LEC), has spent two nights behind bars at the Monrovia Central Prison, commonly known as South Beach for alleged power theft. Yowo was incarcerated at the Monrovia Central Prison on Wednesday by Monrovia City Court Judge Jomah Jallah for his alleged involvement in power theft. However, power theft in Liberia is a common practice among community members who feel frustrated over the bureaucracy involved in getting electricity from the state corporation. Based on this, in August 2019, the Liberian Senate in its 57th day sitting passed President George Weah Power Theft Bill. The bill, which seeks to criminalize power theft as felonious crime was signed and published into handbill to reduce the rampant stealing of current.
Source:Front Page Africa
November 06, 2020 00:45 UTC
Liberia, Morocco Sign Bilateral Agreements to Boost Agriculture, Health Sectors
The MOU calls for the establishment of a Joint Working Group comprising of members from the Moroccan Ministry of Health and the Liberian Ministry of Health to execute the Cooperation on Health within a five-year period. The Cooperation on Higher Education and Research signed between Liberia and Morocco seeks to strengthen and increase cooperative relations between the two countries in higher education and scientific research. Under the agreement signed, Liberia and Morocco will ensure the establishment of “direct educational collaboration between universities and other higher education institutions of both countries”. The capacity of Liberian academic staff will also be developed through “short-term stays in Morocco” under the MOU. The financial matters or funding of the activities under the agriculture cooperation between Liberia and Morocco will be carried out within the scope of the MOU signed, and subjected to the joint decision of both parties.
Source:Front Page Africa
November 06, 2020 00:45 UTC
LIBERIA: Bong’s senator Henry Yallah Surges Ahead in Pre-Elections Polls
Gbarnga, Bong County – Bong’s senator is leading over his many rivals ahead of the Senate elections, according to an opinion poll conducted by FrontPage Africa. The FrontPage Africa poll predicted that Yallah would secure a commanding lead in the elections. For me, I would support Yallah for those reasons because the opposition is no different from the CDC,” he said. His words: “Serving as senator for nine years has been remarkable for Senator Yallah. If you look at projects he has implemented over the years in Bong County, Yallah has done so well to deserve re-election,” he said.
Source:Front Page Africa
November 06, 2020 00:45 UTC
Liberia: ‘Terror And Fear Have Engulfed The Nation’ – CPP Alarms
It is confirmed that one of the mysterious deaths is of an auditor who heads the Internal Audit Agency of the Government. Following the mysterious deaths of the Liberian auditors, the government initiated the conduct of autopsies on the remains of the victims. Professionals under threatThe CPP further claimed that the growing wave of lawlessness and mysterious deaths in Liberia has placed the lives of professionals under threat. We have seen rights denied, freedoms stifled and progress stalled when leaders choose to lead by terror, lawlessness and fear. CPP maintained that the reign of terror and the institutionalization of fear are dangerous for all Liberians.
Source:Front Page Africa
November 06, 2020 00:44 UTC
Liberia’s Gaming Sector: A Critical Review of a Rapidly Growing Economic Driver
And, there seems to be many gaming companies now in Liberia but, are they really contributing towards the economic growth and development of the country? The Independent Business Group has been doing a review of the Gaming sector in Liberia. The National Lottery Authority informed us that DoxxBet is cooperative with the Authority and overall, seem to be contributing to the sector well. Our review showed that customers’ satisfaction was seen at all the centers visited and employees spoke positively of the company. Says Mr. Eric Benson of the IBG, Winners Inc. is a pacesetter in the gaming industry in Liberia.
Source:Front Page Africa
November 06, 2020 00:33 UTC
Liberia: Arts and Dance School Celebrates 13th Birthday—in spite of Chronic Financial Handicaps
“Gio devil” (Glaingbey) leads the wayMONROVIA – The 13th anniversary of the Liberian School of Arts and Dance (SLAD), founded on October 1, 2007, was celebrated on Saturday, October 31, 2020. Founded on Ghana’s refugee camp, SLAD focuses on four areas as platforms of nationbuilding: Traditional Dance, African Dance and Drumming, Arts & Craft, and Drama. He, however, lamented on financial constraints, which, he disclosed, have been hampering many of SLAD’s cultural education of Liberia. The Guest Speaker of the occasion, Ms. Rose Kingston, narrated her personal stories challenges and successes in the cultural dance business. She appealed to parents to support their children’s love “cultural dance”, adding it is among nation-building activities.
Source:Front Page Africa
November 06, 2020 00:33 UTC
LIBERIA: Healthcare–Rich/Powerful versus the Poor
In the 12 years former President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf governed Liberia, the healthcare system in Liberia received close to a billion dollars. President Sirleaf appointed her older sister Jeannie Bernard as both Chairman of the Board of Directors of JFK Hospital and also National Director/Coordinator of the Liberia Healthcare System. In the aftermath, a reported $50 million disappeared from NOCAL and mother President Sirleaf took responsibility for NOCAL’s bankruptcy. President Sirleaf also had another son, Charles keeping a watch over our money as Deputy Governor of the Central Bank of Liberia. As for President Weah, he just spent an untold amount of money trying to buy an airline for Liberia that doesn’t exist.
Source:Front Page Africa
November 06, 2020 00:11 UTC
Liberia: Unmasking the Naked Deception of Dillon; a Beneficiary of An Accidental Electoral Tragedy
THE EDITOR,When we tell you that this underachiever and hypocritical outgoing senator Dillon lacks the courage to truly fight for the people, others argue, but once again history has proven us right. We are stunned by the silence of Senator Dillon since this startling revelation by his colleague. Wow, people of Montserrado, did this outgoing Senator also announce this? Despite Sen. Joseph readying himself to release documents to this effect, it remains a challenge for the outgoing Senator to disprove these grave accusations. Jonathan Kaipay who reported a whooping eight thousand USD in total contradiction to Dillon’s cooked up figures to appease his followers.
Source:Front Page Africa
November 05, 2020 10:07 UTC
Liberia: MOCSA Foundation Provides Mobile Health Services to Residents In Lower Montserrado County
Bensonville – A not-for-profit organization, Making Our Children Safe Again Foundation (MOCSA), during the weekend in Kollieman Town, Bentol provided mobile healthcare services to residents within several communities. The organization sponsored a bi-monthly deploy its mobile medical team to reach people who have no access to proper health services. According to the executive director, Madam Yuconjay N. Barchue, these people are struggling and the mobile team may be their only means of acquiring unique healthcare services. Dr. Harris explained that they usually use the mobile health services to treat 75 to 100 patients including men and pregnant women, though their primary focus is on children’s welfare. “The distance to go the hospital is costly, I want to appreciate MOCSA for firstly rendering services to the school and now health services,” Ms Sumo said.
Source:Front Page Africa
November 05, 2020 01:01 UTC
Two Liberians Who Fled the Civil War Elected to House of Representatives in Colorado and Rhode Island
Two Liberians Who Fled the Civil War Elected to House of Representatives in Colorado and Rhode IslandMs. Naquetta Ricks was elected to represent District 40 in the Colorado House of Representatives while Nathan Biah would represent Rhode Island District 3 at the Legislature thereMONROVIA – Two Liberians, Ms. Naquetta Ricks and Nathan Biah have won seats in the House of Representatives in Colorado and Rhode Island, respectively. Ms. Naquetta Ricks, a Liberian who fled the civil war and gained refuge in the United States of America as an immigrant has been elected to the House of Representatives of Colorado. “Coming from a terrible country, going through a civil war where I didn’t even know if I was going to survive the next day. “Coming from a terrible country, going through a civil war where I didn’t even know if I was going to survive the next day. But the year he graduated high school was the same year a civil war broke out in Liberia.
Source:Front Page Africa
November 05, 2020 00:11 UTC
Liberia: Lonestar Cell-MTN Employees Identify with Two Community-based Organizations as Part of Company’s Global Appreciation Week
But this year, the staff unanimously agreed to freely give their bonus to the community through organizations that promote community-based initiatives. Out of five, the two organizations were selected because of their exceptional and impactful work, she noted. In response, the Founder and Executive Director of REACH, Madam Ne-Suah M. B. Livingstone, thanked Lonestar Cell MTN for the gesture and assured that the money will be used for the intended purpose. No matter what happens, I will live for these children” Madam Livingstone pledged. Madam Tulay-Solanke thanked the Lonestar Cell MTN employees for the gesture, adding her institution was honored and delighted to have been one of the beneficiaries.
Source:Front Page Africa
November 04, 2020 19:18 UTC