Liberia: “Respect for the Rule of Law is the Foundation for Holding Peaceful Election”
The foundation of democracy is grounded in respect for the rule of law. The ECC maintains that respect for the rule of law at every stage of the electoral process is the foundation for conducting credible and peaceful elections. The appointment of presidential appointees to the CDC campaign team is in breach of the provisions cited above and greatly undermines the integrity of the country’s democracy. The foundation of democracy is grounded in respect for the rule of law. The ECC is in partnership with the Liberia Accountability Voice Initiatives (LAVI) with support from USAID.
Source:Front Page Africa
October 23, 2020 23:26 UTC
Liberia: New Hope Academy Proprietor Explains Why Malachi York Foundation’s Support Keeps Coming
MONROVIA – Mr. Lester Wehyee, proprietor of the New Hope Academy in Paynesville has further expressed his gratitude to the Malachi York Foundation’s family for continuously supporting him in his mission to educate many Liberian children. “As I said in an interview before, I am receiving all of the supports because I have demonstrated my worth as a good and true friend to the Malachi York Foundation family. Wehyee further noted: “I am not a member of the Malachi York Foundation but they have accepted me based on my contribution to society from right here in Liberia. “Our brother, sisters, wives and mothers in the United States and other parts of the world want you to succeed in your quest to educate the poor people’s children here in Liberia. We will one day celebrate Liberia from several dimensions, including better healthcare, better and quality education and many others,” Rayay said.
Source:Front Page Africa
October 23, 2020 16:18 UTC
Liberia: Justice Minister Unaware of Martin Kollie’s Writ of Arrest
MONROVIA – Justice Minister Frank Musa Dean has told FrontPageAfrica that he is unaware of a Writ of Arrest issued on activist Martin K.N. In the writ of arrest issued Monday, October 19, 2020, the Monrovia City Court has ordered Captain Larry Gormuyor, Magistrate Police or His Deputy, to arrest the living body of Martin K.N. Hence this writ of arrest,” the Court affirmed. Responding immediately to his arrest order, Martin K.N. Kollie posted on his social media page: “Monrovia City Court issues ‘Writ of Arrest’ for Activist Martin K.N.
Source:Front Page Africa
October 23, 2020 16:18 UTC
Liberia: Procurement Commission Rejects Elections Commission Preferred Company to Supply Electoral Materials; Says The Company Lacks The History, Capacity and Experience to Handle Sensitive Materials
Liberia: Procurement Commission Rejects Elections Commission Preferred Company to Supply Electoral Materials; Says The Company Lacks The History, Capacity and Experience to Handle Sensitive MaterialsMONROVIA – FrontPageAfrica has obtained documents revealing that the company preferred by the National Elections Commission (NEC) to print and supply ballot and other elections-related materials for the December 8 Senatorial Elections lacks the history, experience and capacity to handle sensitive materials for such a critical election. Unique Enterprise ProfileAccording to the company’s profile, it is a consulting and logistics management company in Monrovia and a subsidiary of Unique Enterprise Group of Companies which comprise Unique Enterprise, UE Mining and UE Security Solutions, UE General Logistics and an affiliate of Unique Enterprise LLC in Baltimore, Maryland, USA. The company’s history of work in Liberia has been the supply and delivery of electrical supplies to the Liberia Electricity Corporation (LEC). Contracted Unique Enterprise for the supply of 2×630 kva/415v, 50 Hz power distribution transformers. These brands new and intact transformers were supplied within the timeframe stipulated in the supply contract with Unique Enterprise.
Source:Front Page Africa
October 23, 2020 08:06 UTC
Liberia: As The Senate Goes for Recess, Fifteen Senators to Go For Re-Election FPA Looks at The Odds And Challenges of Retaining Their Seats
FrontPageAfrica (FPA) looks at the odds and challenges of the incumbents retaining their seats in the Special Senatorial Election. His winning numbers can be compared to the winning numbers George Weah received when he won the Senate seat for Montserrado in 2014. Bong CountyIn Bong County, eight candidates are contesting for the one vacant Bong County seat in the Senate including incumbent Senator Henry Yallah. Moye has proven to be a serious force to reckon with in the politics of Bong County. With the absence of Senator Johnson, getting re-election is difficult if not impossible.
Source:Front Page Africa
October 23, 2020 07:51 UTC
New British Ambassador to Liberia Visits FPA; Says Brexit Would Not Affect Britain’s Development Projects in Liberia
New British Ambassador to Liberia Visits FPA; Says Brexit Would Not Affect Britain’s Development Projects in LiberiaMonrovia – The newly appointed British ambassador to Liberia, Mr. Neil Bradley, has re-emphasized his Government’s unflinching support towards Liberia’s economic growth amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Ambassador Bradley said this is being done through the implementation of his Government’s many projects aimed at improving the lives of ordinary Liberians and strengthening economic relation to attract investors in Liberia. Ambassador Bradley, with over 20 years of diplomatic service, was appointed as Her Majesty’s Ambassador to Liberia in June 2020, replacing Ambassador David Belgrove, OBE, who has been reassigned to the Gambia. We will continue to support Liberia and undertake our programs,” he assured. Ambassador Bradley echoed these sentiments during the presentation of his letters of credence in August.
Source:Front Page Africa
October 23, 2020 07:37 UTC
Liberia: Rep. Roland Expresses Discontent Over Cavalla Rubber Company’s Refusal to Pay Redundant Workers’ US$7.5 Million Benefits
The company, station in Maryland County, is one the largest rubber companies in Southeastern Liberia. The company redundant hundreds of its workers owing to the fall in prices of rubber. Since the redundancy, the former workers have complained for their just benefits in the forms of severance, salary arrears and other allowances. Speaking further, he said the CRC, as a law-abiding corporation that operated under the laws of Liberia, will address the plights of their former employees. Meanwhile, the former employees’ requested US$7,569,916 is broken down as follow:Severance pay: US$1,286,455.1660 Months Pay: US$5,039,942.28Arrears Pay: US$561,904Leave Pay: US$96,785.15Insurance: (ACOL/PIIC) US$471,900Transportation Pay: US$97,180Rice for employees: US$5,750Cash advanced to CRC employees US$10,000
Source:Front Page Africa
October 23, 2020 07:30 UTC
Liberia: Bongese Join Dumoe’s “Free Charles Taylor” Campaign
“I believe in Menipakei Dumoe’s ideology; I will join him to fight for our father, Charles Taylor, to come back home,” Kollie added. In excitement, one of the elders in SKT said, “We cannot betray Charles Taylor by voting for another person. Mr. John T. RichardsonOne of Charles Taylor’s best known and most eloquent defenders, John T. Richardson, has also joined Dumoe’s free Charles Taylor struggle. Free Charles Taylor Campaign Not Well with SomeDumoe’s free Taylor campaign is not going down well with some of the county’s lawmakers. “One little boy passing area here with the man picture and telling our people that he can free Taylor, he able to free Taylor?
Source:Front Page Africa
October 23, 2020 07:26 UTC
Liberia: Human Rights Commission Calls For Transparent Investigation Into Auditors-Related Deaths
“The process or investigation should at all times be transparent because the government has the responsibility of upholding fundamental human rights of all citizens. The commission cannot predict the investigation; the commission will wait for the outcome of the investigation”. The Independent National Commission on Human Rights (INCHR) of Liberia was established by an Act of the National Legislature in 2005 as the National Human Rights Institution (NHRI) responsible for the promotion and protection of human rights in Liberia. Key FunctionsThe INCHR, is empowered by articles 3 and 4 of its Act to: a) promote and protect human rights throughout the Republic of Liberia; b) investigate complaints of human rights violations and conduct hearing; c) propose amendments or reform to laws, policies and administrative practices and regulations; and d) advice the Government on the implementation of national and international human rights standards. The INHCR submits thematic and/or incidence reports as may be deemed necessary to the general public on various human rights issues.
Source:Front Page Africa
October 23, 2020 07:18 UTC
New British Ambassador Visits LiNCSA’S Headquarters
The Chairman made the remarks during a courtesy visit of the British Ambassador at LiNCSA’s Headquarters in Monrovia. Making remarks during his visit, the British Ambassador, Neil Bradley lauded the brilliant efforts of the Commission in the fight against small arms in the African region. Ambassador Bradley reiterated the British Government’s support towards programs leading to prevention, control and fight against the proliferation and trafficking of small arms in Liberia. He assured authorities of the Small Arms Commission of a continuous and supportive relationship while serving his ambassadorial role in Liberia. Evidently, the British Government has been very influential in helping the Small Arms Commission realized some of it programs as indicated.
Source:Front Page Africa
October 23, 2020 07:14 UTC
Liberia: Dr. Moniba – A Statesman of Peace & Diplomacy
Captured by rebel forces in 1985, the attempted coup d’etat placed Dr. Moniba at gunpoint to announce his and the government’s resignation at the ELBC studio. This was further evidenced when Dr. Moniba accepted the results of an interim president during the peace talks which were held in Banjul, Gambia in November 1990. Unfortunately, during one of his visits to the United States, he was met with a tragic car accident that caused his untimely death at the age of 67. Dr. Moniba was afforded two funerals, one in the United States, attended by numerous US Government officials, and another in Liberia, which was one of the largest state funerals in Liberian history. On this day of the 22nd of October (in what would have been his 83rd birthday), the people of Liberia honor Dr. Harry F. Moniba for his service and contributions.
Source:Front Page Africa
October 22, 2020 07:41 UTC
Liberia: CDC Names National Campaign Committee; Set to Tackle Montserrado with 500 Campaign Managers
Secretary Mr. Bolton Dennis ……………………………………………… Member Mr. Anthony Kofadamus Torbor ……………………………… Member Mr. Jefferson Tucker …………………………………………… Member Mrs. Tracy Fallah ……………………………………………… Member Mr. Alexander O. Shannon …………………………………… Member Mr. Emmanuel Kyne Robertson ……………………………… Member Ms. Sekina Baylor ……………………………………………… MemberRegion 3 (Grand Gedeh, Nimba & Lofa)Mr. Moses Y. Kollie ……………………………………………. Member Mr. Wolobah Kollie ……………………………………………… Member Mr. Mark Goletuo ……………………………………………….. Member Mr. Augustus J. Flomo ………………………………………… Member Mr. Wilson Dumoe ……………………………………………… Member Mr. Mitchell Karngar …………………………………………… Member Atty. Member Madam Mary Sarnyenneh ……………………………………… Member Mr. Ford Sneh …………………………………………………… Member Mr. James Nagbe ………………………………………………. Secretary Mr. Adama Robinson …………………………………………… Member Mr. Thomas G. Goba, Sr. ……………………………………… Member Mr. Esiaka Sheriff ……………………………………………….
Source:Front Page Africa
October 22, 2020 07:41 UTC
Liberia: Police in Monrovia Arrest Several Guineans Trying to Besiege Embassy in Protest of Election Results
Liberia: Police in Monrovia Arrest Several Guineans Trying to Besiege Embassy in Protest of Election ResultsMONROVIA – Guineans in Liberia’s capital, Monrovia, on Wednesday stormed their embassy to protest the call for a re-run of the presidential elections in their country presidential election with results showing the President, Alpha Condé in the lead. According to them, they know their kinsman, Cellou Dalein Diallo, won the election but he is being robbed his chance to be President of the country. Protest in GuineaThe protest in Monrovia comes at the heels of deadly clash in Guinea where citizens in that country have been protesting the election results. Later on Monday, Bakary Mansare, vice president of the electoral authority, told the AFP news agency Diallo’s purported victory was “premature” and “void”. Signs of a looming electoral dispute began to appear on Sunday when Diallo told reporters Conde could “cheat” his way to power.
Source:Front Page Africa
October 22, 2020 07:41 UTC
Liberia: EPA Renews Commitment To Build Stronger Frontier In Climate Change Fight
Monrovia – The Executive Director and Chief Executive Officer of the Environmental Protection Agency of Liberia (EPA), Professor Wilson K. Tarpeh has renewed the entity’s commitment in the fight against climate change, which impacts remain visible across the country. The Paris Agreement requires all parties to put together their best efforts to combat climate change through their respective nationally determined contributions. The workshop was divided into four sessions including the opening session, technical session (Overview of the Workshop, Sector Working Group Overview, and Setting Sector Expectations); question session and working session. “The national policies are weak, often not localized and that institutional readiness is dismal for the most part”, Mr. Assaf quoted the National Capacity Assessment for Managing Climate Change Impact in Liberia. For his part, Manuel Fuentes, EU-Liberia Climate Change Project Leader did a presentation on ‘Setting sector Expectation’.
Source:Front Page Africa
October 22, 2020 07:30 UTC
Liberia: Man, 22, Suffering From Spinal Stenosis Set to Get Treatment at JFK Hospital, But Struggles To Raise Full Cost of Medication; Sends Out SOS
But when he was admitted at the Phebe Hospital, Doctors uncovered other underlying sicknesses and advised him to seek advanced treatment at JFK Hospital or abroad. Doloyuwah is being diagnosed with Spinal Stenosis, a medical term that indicates a condition that causes a curve in the spine. He left Bong County on Monday and is at my place. He said although the hospital has not disclosed the total cost of the treatment, he will not be to undertake the cost alone. But when he was admitted at the Phebe Hospital, Doctors uncovered other underlying sicknesses and advised him to seek advanced treatment at JFK Hospital or abroad.
Source:Front Page Africa
October 22, 2020 07:30 UTC