Liberia: Despite Monthly 4.5% Cut, NASSCOPR Says No Record of Such Payments from the Liberia Water & Sewer Corporation Into Its Account
Liberia: Despite Monthly 4.5% Cut, NASSCOPR Says No Record of Such Payments from the Liberia Water & Sewer Corporation Into Its AccountMONROVIA – Several employees of the Liberia Water & Sewer Corporation have informed FrontPageAfrica the entity has been deducting monies intended for the payment of social security but has not been remitting said monies to NASSCORP. Many of the employees have complained that NASSCORP does not have any record on LWSC employees paying social security taxes. Mr. Dan Saryeh, former Deputy Managing Director at the LWSC is among the many employees accusing the entity of siphoning their pension money. Saryeh worked for the LWSC for about 19 months as Deputy Managing Director for Technical Services from 2018 to 2019. He informed the court through a complaint that during the period of the 19 months, the LWSC deducted 4.5% of his salary for social security benefits.
Source:Front Page Africa
October 28, 2020 02:03 UTC
Liberia: Accident Victims’ Relatives, Kinsmen Call for Investigation into Alleged Murdered of Survivors
According to Nimba County Superintendent, the barbaric acts by residents of Kpar-kor Hill have been perpetrated for so long and should no longer be tolerated. Ganta, Nimba County – A group of citizens, led by the Superintendent of Nimba County, Nelson Korquoi are calling on the Government of Liberia to investigate circumstances leading to the death of accident victims alleged to have been killed while fighting for his life in Bong County. It is alleged that some of the victims were chased and murdered by nearby residents of the accident scene while fighting for their lives. “This is not a good behavior that is being practiced by citizens of our sisterly county of Bong,” he said. New Yourpea, is a major town in Kparplee Administrative District located in District #6, Nimba County.
Source:Front Page Africa
October 28, 2020 01:32 UTC
Liberia: ‘Justice Minister Musa Dean No Longer Member of Dean & Associates’ – Firm Clarifies as It Open New Offices in Monrovia
Liberia: ‘Justice Minister Musa Dean No Longer Member of Dean & Associates’ – Firm Clarifies as It Open New Offices in MonroviaMONROVIA – The DEAN and ASSOCIATES INC. has distanced itself from Justice Minister Frank Musa Dean, stating that he has no share in the firm and doesn’t bring or take money from the firm. Dean is a founding shareholder but withdrew his share after he was appointed Justice Minister. Dean does not take money from here and doesn’t bring money here,” Cllr. Kofi Woods cautioned the firm to provide the disclaimer with the now Justice Minister so as to avoid unfair advantages given to the firm against other firms because of the Minister of Justice’s proximity to power. “It is important to establish very well that this firm existed before Musa Dean became Justice Minister, so, we don’t follow the trend that the Justice Minister’s firm gives undue advantage to anybody.”In support to his concern, Cllr.
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October 28, 2020 01:07 UTC
Liberia: Senate Orders APM Terminals to Carryout Community Service at William V.S. Tubman High School to Serve Contempt of Legislature
Accordingly, the President Pro Tempore of the Senate, Honorable Albert T. Chie, pronounced the decision of the Senate ordering the APM Terminals to perform “community service” at the William V. S. Tubman High School on 12th Street, Sinkor, as reasonable sanction. On October 15, 2020 the President Pro Tempore set up an Ad Hoc Committee headed by Maryland County Senator J. Gbleh-bo Brown. The mandate of the Committee was to work out details of the community service to be performed by the APM Terminals and to further look into the complaints of the employees against the Management of the APM Terminals. In pursuit of its mandate, the Committee held meetings with the Management of APM Terminals, the representatives of the aggrieved workers and the Authorities of the William V. S. Tubman High School and made appropriate recommendations to the Leadership of the Senate which were endorsed. With respect to the community service, the APM Terminals has undertaken to perform the following at the William V. S. Tubman High School:Provide and install sixty-four (64) units of protective iron bars to classroom windows; andProvide at least two hundred (200) pieces of student arm-chairs.
Source:Front Page Africa
October 28, 2020 01:06 UTC
Liberia: Ministry of Education Warns against Arbitrary Hike in School Fees and Tuition
MONROVIA – In order to standardize and improve the educational system of the Republic of Liberia for quality and affordable education for all without discrimination, the Ministry of Education is seriously warning against the arbitrary hike in school fees and tuition across the country as the country prepares for the reopening of schools for the new academic year 2020/2021. The Ministry is encouraging all Private school administrators including Faith-based School Secretariats to adhere to the following directives:All schools are required to submit a request for approval from the Ministry of Education for any upward adjustment in the fees or tuition using the last academic year as a baseline. Henceforth, following the review and assessment of the school’s proposal for increment, the Ministry of Education will approve or decline through an official written communication to your institution for notification. The Ministry insists that Private schools will be severely penalized for unjustifiable increment if the additional fees do not commensurate with service(s) provided by said institution. The Ministry of Education is therefore calling on all education stakeholders, students and parents for their fullest compliance and full involvement.
Source:Front Page Africa
October 28, 2020 00:52 UTC
Liberia: “No Political Protest at Temple of Justice” – Montserrado County Attorney Warns
MONROVIA – Montserrado County Chief Prosecutor, Cllr. Edwin Martin says the premises of the Temple of Justice as no-go-zone for any group including political parties seeking to stage protests saying they risk being arrested. Martin in a press statement indicated that the consequences of these demonstrations and protests have creates tension and serious distraction in the activities of all the courts. He said this act is ugly, adding the rights and dignity of the courts and actors of the judiciary must be respected and protected at all times. “The dignity, sanctity and powers of the Honorable Supreme Court and all courts on the premises of the Temple of Justice must be respected and protected under our laws,” he said.
Source:Front Page Africa
October 28, 2020 00:33 UTC
Liberia: LRA Customs Department Suspends SNOKRI CLEARING and Forwarding Brokerage License
According to LRA Assistant Commissioner for Compliance and Enforcement Division, Attorney D. Blamo Kofa, if found guilty, Snokri Clearing and Forwarding Inc. will be seriously penalized in accordance with law. MONROVIA – The Customs Department of the Liberia Revenue Authority (LRA) has temporarily suspended the brokerage license of Snokri Clearing and Forwarding Inc. pending the conclusion of the broker’s License review administrative hearing. The action is in keeping with the Liberia Revenue Code and regulations governing the practice and conduct of customs brokers in Liberia which prohibits brokers, clearing and forwarding firms from engaging in unlawful acts which undermine revenue collection. Their connection to this scheme is also being investigated by the LRA Customs Department. According to LRA Assistant Commissioner for Compliance and Enforcement Division, Attorney D. Blamo Kofa, if found guilty, Snokri Clearing and Forwarding Inc. will be seriously penalized in accordance with law.
Source:Front Page Africa
October 28, 2020 00:22 UTC
Liberia: NPP George Mulbah Rejects CDC Campaign Role to Support Opposition Candidate in Bong County
On October 23, the Coalition for Democratic announced Mulbah as co-chair of its campaign team in the county. In every district in Bong County, the campaign posters Yallah exist. This is why we are asking the people of Bong County to give us anther nine years mandate. In terms of presence and candidate’s popularity in the county, Moye and CPP have what it takes to give the ruling CDC a good fight. Those agitations from majority of Muslims in Bong County have given rise to the emergence of Swaray.
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October 27, 2020 22:52 UTC
Massa Football Academy Accuses Liberia Football Association’s Vice President for Operations Wilmot Smith of Misuse of Power
The player who has been named in the final 25-man squad of Coach Copper Sannah to face Sierra Leone is now claimed by both Massa Football Academy and Junior professional FC. The Massa Football Academy Technical Director said the player was signed by Junior Professionals without the knowledge of Massa Football Academy which developed him. He said Massa Football Academy was founded to direct a youthful program in Liberia to help take children from the street and support the government’s effort to spread football across the country. According to Madam Kekeh her son doesn’t have a contract with Junior Professional but Massa Football Academy, a team she said has improved his talent. Though Junior Professionals are claiming the player but the LFA release of players making the list and their team showed Massa Football Academy as Teah’s club.
Source:Front Page Africa
October 27, 2020 22:30 UTC
Liberia: Handball Association Begins Preparation For 2020/2021 League
Monrovia – The president of the Liberia National Handball Association (LNHA) has confirmed preparation for their 2020/2021 national league after receiving US$4,148 from the International Handball Federation (IHF). “During the COVID-19, we received little over US$$4,148 from the International Handball Federation (IHF) about one and a half month ago which is now helping to our fight against the virus,” he said. He said they were warned to use the fund for handball activities, something he says they are abiding by. Kollie paid homage to members of his association’s registered team officials and players for the responsible manner in which they have continued their fight against COVID-19. According to Kollie, the LNHA 2020 league is expected to start in late November or early December 2020 and will follow the Ministries of Health and Youth and Sports COVID 19 guideline.
Source:Front Page Africa
October 27, 2020 22:30 UTC
Liberia: Deceased Internal Audit Boss, Emmanuel Nyenswa to be Laid to Rest on Saturday
Emmanuel Barthan Nyeswa which occurred on Saturday, October 10th, 2020 in Monrovia, Liberia. Emmanuel B. Nyeswa was the Director-General of the Internal Audit Agency (IAA), Republic of Liberia. He is now peacefully resting with his MakerEmmanuel was an active member of the Lutheran Church, both in Rhode Island, USA & the Republic of Liberia. Wake keeping: Friday, November 13th, 2020 – 4:00 PM- 8:00 PMSt. Peter’s Lutheran Church, 14th Street, Sinkor, Monrovia. Funeral Service: Saturday November 14th, 2020 – 10:00 AMSt. Peter’s Lutheran Church, 14th Street, Sinkor, Monrovia.
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October 27, 2020 19:07 UTC
Liberia: Sen. Prince Y. Johnson Says Pres. Weah Would Rule the Third Term after Passage of December 8 Referendum
MONROVIA – Nimba County Senator who is also a staunch supporter of the George Weah regime says Pres. Weah would be able run for a third term after the December 8 referendum which also has a proposition to amend the presidential tenure. Under the current Constitution, Article 50 reads, “The Executive Power of the Republic shall be vested in the President who shall be Head of State, Head of Government and Commander in Chief of the Armed Forces of Liberia. There have been several calls for the postponement of the December 8 Referendum with many calling for appropriate civic education on the propositions. Also, an advocacy group, the Grassroots Alternative Movement (GAM) in August petitioned the 54th Legislature of Liberia to postpone the upcoming December 8, 2020 Referendum.
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October 27, 2020 06:33 UTC
UN-Habitat, Cities Alliance, MIA Validates National Urban Policy Diagnosis Note For Liberia
MONROVIA – The United Nations Habitat (UN-Habitat), Cities Alliance, in partnership with the Government of Liberia, through the Department of Urban Affairs at the Ministry of Internal Affairs, has validated a National Urban Policy Diagnosis Note for Liberia. The stakeholders in partnership with the Government of Liberia, is developing a participatory National Urban Policy (NUP) to supports its national Vision to move Liberia to middle-income status by 2030. The National Urban Policy development process began with the feasibility phase and is currently at the diagnostic phase. Accordingly, the workshop was co-organized by UN-Habitat, Cities Alliance and the Government of Liberia through the Ministry of Internal Affairs (MIA), Urban Affairs Department. He then encouraged Mayors, Commissioners and other Urban stakeholders from across the country to take ownership of the National Urban Policy.
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October 27, 2020 05:37 UTC
West African College of Physicians Liberia Chapter makes History
MONROVIA – The Liberia Chapter of the West African College of Physicians (WACP) in collaboration with the Liberia College of Physicians and Surgeons and the Liberia Medical and Dental Association proudly welcomed the new Fellows, Dr. Ian Wachekwa and Dr. Philip Z. Ireland who recently obtained their WACP fellowship in internal medicine by examination. The West African College of Physicians is a professional society founded in 1976, for medical specialists in the West African sub-region. There are also sister colleges in the Sub-region including West African College of Surgeons, West African College of Nursing, and West African Postgraduate College of Pharmacists. He sat and passed the primary examinations of the West African College of Physicians (WACP) in 2012 and did his residency in Internal Medicine at the JFKMC having joined the Liberia College of Physicians and Surgeons (LCPS) postgraduate medical program. He began His Internal Medicine Residency Training in 2015 with the Liberia College of Physicians and Surgeons and the West African College of Physicians.
Source:Front Page Africa
October 26, 2020 18:22 UTC
Revision of Liberia’s Nationally Determined Contributions
Ganta, Nimba County – The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) of Liberia in collaboration with United Nation Development Programme (UNDP) on Tuesday began a two-day national dialogue aimed at integrating gender into the revision process of Liberia’s Nationally Determined Contributions (NDC). As ambitious as Liberia’s INDC is, it didn’t consider Gender inclusiveness, even though climate change affects women greatly. Climate change is one of the most important societal issues currently facing the world. These events are part of a new pattern of more extreme weather across the globe, shaped in part by human-induced climate change. On the other hand, women have unique knowledge and skills that can help make the response to climate change more effective and sustainable.
Source:Front Page Africa
October 26, 2020 18:22 UTC