Liberia: Former ANC Vice Presidential Candidate Jeremiah Sulunteh Joins Ruling Party, blasts Alternative National Congress, Collaborating Political Parties for Being Selective
Sulunteh was officially welcomed into the CDC by the chairman of the party, Mulbah Morlu, at an elaborate program in Gbarnga. “For too long we have been scouting for a political home in the Liberian body politics; and in CDC we have a political home,” he said. As long I have decided to get married to the CDC, any child that the CDC nourishes becomes my child,” he said. Terming Yallah as “a lesser evil” among those vying for the Senate, Sulunteh called on his supporters to vote Yallah. The CDC chairman said Sulunteh will be rewarded in the future for joining the CDC.
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October 19, 2020 02:03 UTC
House of Representatives’ Judiciary Committee’s Chairman Celebrates LIBTELCO’s Eligibility to Operate as GSM Company, Says Foreign Companies’ Control of Liberia’s Communication Network Poses Threats T
House of Representatives’ Judiciary Committee’s Chairman Celebrates LIBTELCO’s Eligibility to Operate as GSM Company, Says Foreign Companies’ Control of Liberia’s Communication Network Poses Threats To National SecurityAccording to Cllr. Monrovia – Moments following the certification of Libtelco, the government’s telecommunications company, to operate like any other Mobile Network Operators in the country, the Chairman of the House of Representatives’ Judiciary Committee, Cllr. It also comes at a time the LTA and the two GSM companies were locked in stalemate over the implementation of the LTA’s surcharges’ regulation which led to sharp increment of voice and data charges by both GSM Companies. He said the Mobile Network Operators’ actions were illegal and intended to turn the citizens against the government. It is not a victory for the GSM companies as they are trying to make it,” he said.
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October 19, 2020 01:30 UTC
Former Grand Bassa County’s Representative Gabriel Smith Urges President Weah to Exercise Leadership, Lead Fight against Corruption
He stated that prevalent reports of corruption make Liberia to appear like there are no laws on the book to prosecute cases of corruption in the society. According to him, President Weah and his officials clothed with the authority to combat against corruption are not holistic in fighting the menace. He stated that prevalent reports of corruption make Liberia to appear like there are no laws on the book to prosecute cases of corruption in the society. “There were more information given to the people of this nation on the L$16 billion; and the mop-up exercise. He noted that corrective measures must be taken by President Weah to move the country on the right trajectory.
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October 19, 2020 01:18 UTC
Otis Nyanneh Inducted As Liberian Volleyball President
Monrovia – Volleyball Stakeholders Friday inducted Otis Nyannah as president of the local volleyball, bringing the number of presidents of the Liberia Volleyball Association to two. Moifee Kanneh was elected and inducted for a four-year tenure in November 2018, but recently, the Youth and Sports Ministry and the Liberia National Olympic Committee organized another election which saw Otis Nyanneh, a former Volleyball star elected as president. Otis Nyanneh was inducted as President of the Volleyball Association along with James K. Ndebe as Vice-president and Gilbert Kyne as Secretary-general, Abraham Hinneh and Oretha S. Carter as Assistant Secretary-general and Treasurer respectively. For his part, the President of the Volleyball Association Otis Nyanneh promised to rebrand the sport, to gain International recognition like it used to be in the past. “The Liberia Volleyball Association will move forward under my leadership”.
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October 19, 2020 00:56 UTC
Liberia: Rebirth of Sekou Jabateh Oliseh
As The Ex CSKA MOscow Star Joins LISCR FCMonrovia – Former CSKA Moscow forward Sekou Jabateh Oliseh has joined Liberia Football Association First Division Club LISCR Football Club on free transfer. Sekou Jabateh Oliseh has not played competitive football since 2016 following his knee injury. “Welcome to LISCR FC Sekou, feel at home as I present to you this jersey with your name on it,” Bedell said at the official signing and Unveiling ceremony. He said he was happy when LISCR FC approached him to sign him, something he said came at the right time. “You Know what it means one of the best football players ever coming from Liberia going down, you know injury can happen in football.
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October 19, 2020 00:03 UTC
Liberia: Dr. Daniel E. Cassell Underscores Significance of Punitive Actions Against Former Warlords Who Continue to Accumulate Financial, Political Powers
I have observed a lot of complex trauma within good number of the citizens in all parts of Liberia. Dr. Cassell expressed disappointment over the rewarding of warlords or those who killed innocent people with political positions in Liberia. Dr. Cassell further called for international support towards the protection of witnesses of war and economic crimes in Liberia. Dr. Cassell added that the negative mindset of going into public service to acquire ill-gotten wealth continues to suffer Liberia and its citizens. Dr. Cassell vowed to continue to contribute towards the improvement of the livelihood of citizens, and Liberia’s rebuilding process through his humanitarian foundation.
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October 18, 2020 23:37 UTC
Providence Baptist Church Responds to the Recent Spread of Extrajudicial Killings in Liberia
According to Dr. Reeves, these unique deaths have the propensity to bring the country image to international disgrace and as such, the government must exert all efforts to bring the matter to rest by apprehending the guilty. MONROVIA – The Senior pastor of Providence Baptist Church, Dr. Samuel Reeves, Jr, wants government to speedily investigate circumstances leading to the mysterious deaths of three Liberian professionals. Dr. Reeves said the urgent need for investigation would help put away the countless perceptions built on mistrust, foul play and suspicion that have characterized these mysterious deaths. The Baptist prelate recounted that it is important for government to invest seriously in a scientific investigation that would bring the pepetrators to justice speedily. He said it is now time for National government to institute it’s own investigation, and not to always depend on other nations for interventions.
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October 18, 2020 18:45 UTC
Liberia: Deceased Auditors Autopsy Scheduled for Monday
The autopsies would be performed by Dr. Benedict B. Kolee and Dr. Zoebon B. Kpadeh. MONROVIA – Autopsy on the remains of the four auditors would be conducted next Monday at 10am at the St. Moses Funeral Parlor in Gardnersville. The autopsy, FrontPageAfrica gathered, would be conducted in the presence of representatives of the bereaved families, the Press Union of Liberia, the Inter-Religious Council and Civil Society Organizations. The autopsies would be performed by Dr. Benedict B. Kolee and Dr. Zoebon B. Kpadeh. The four auditors died in the space of eight days raising suspicions and public outcry and demand for speedy investigation.
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October 17, 2020 14:26 UTC
Patrick Lawrence Nimene Seyon, 1938-2020: A Tribute
Dr. Patrick Lawrence N. Seyon (1938-2020)With a tinge of sadness but infinite gratitude for his life of extraordinary service to education in Liberia, I pause to remember my colleague and friend Patrick L.N. Patrick passed away recently in the State of Massachusetts, USA in the loving care of his wife, Dr. Barbara Greene Seyon. The wound he sustained during the brutal attack on the University of Liberia and his imprisonment was seemingly never healed. Among others, I have heard current Finance Minister Samuel Tweah speak of completing his undergraduate education during Dr. Seyon’s presidency. Seyon of the University of Liberia came to see me at the Mansion on April 19 and handed me a letter for the president.
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October 16, 2020 21:11 UTC
Liberia: Vice President Howard Demand Justice for Heinous Killing of Auditors; Says Liberia Is Becoming Dreadful
VP Taylor sees it prudent for those who reside permanently in a particular constituent to make national decisions that will affect them. VP Taylor further maintained that the assignment given to her, has not yet come to an end, but stated that there will be several challenges along the way. Support to a Candidate in BongThe Vice President was also forced again to clarify rumors about her supporting another candidate against the ruling party’s candidate in Bong County. SGBV CasesOn the issue of Sexual Gender-Based Violence in Liberia, VP Taylor described rape and empowerment of girls as everyday issue that must not only be talked about, but actions must be taken. She thinks the involvement of every sector of the Liberia society must work amicably addressing issues affecting women and girls.
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October 16, 2020 07:52 UTC
Liberia: Senate Passed 27 Bills Before Taking Annual Break
MONROVIA – In keeping with its constitutional requirement, the Liberian Senate has taken its break to return next year January. According to Senate Pro-Tempore Albert Chie, bills passed include the Re-stated and Amended Central Bank Act and the 2020/2021 National Budget. There were, however, four instances where the Senate declined to approve the nominations and the President withdrew one nomination. Senator Chie: “However, the private schools had difficulties meeting the payment of the salaries of their teachers. But the Government is the Government; so it has decided to come to the aid of these private schools.
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October 16, 2020 07:41 UTC
Liberians Speak on Impact of Surcharges on Mobile Network Services
But even with that, the increment from GSM companies was more than 50 percent. Even if the government increase tariff like they said you cannot take the call from 45 munites to that of 15 munites. I was thinking that –what is happening to the GSM Companies. We understand that the government increases the tariff on GSM companies. If the government wants to increase tax, there are lots of means they can increase tax.
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October 16, 2020 07:41 UTC
Liberia: House of Reps’ Judiciary Committee Chairman Blasts Opposition CPP over Request to Extricate By-elections from Special Senatorial Elections
Koffa, the Chairman of the House’s Judiciary Committee warned that any delay to the elections would result to constitutional crisis. Koffa, the Chairman of the House’s Judiciary Committee warned that any delay to the elections would result to constitutional crisis. Said Rep. Koffa: “The Writ of Mandamus must fall flat on its face. In case of a vacancy at the House, the Constitution says the Speaker should inform the NEC within 30 days, and the NEC will in turn conduct by-elections within 90 days. The reasons why we will combine them together is because it is easier to conduct the process,” he said.
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October 16, 2020 07:41 UTC
Liberia School For The Blind Authorities Want Multiple Constraints Address Prior To Commencement Of 2020/2021 Academic Year
MONROVIA – Authorities of the Liberian School for the Blind are calling on the Government of Liberia (GOL), through the Ministries of Finance and Development Planning and Education, to ensure the provision of adequate financial support to the institution to address multiple challenges prior to the commencement of academic year 2020/2021. The institution’s Principal, Mr. Jackson Suah, disclosed that the school remains faced with numerous constraints despite its closure for academic year 2019.2020 under challenging circumstances. Others support to the Liberian School for the Blind comes ‘once in the blue moon,’ or it’s not regular at all. He added that a medical center needs to be established on the school campus to provide medical support and proper healthcare to visually impaired Liberian students. As one of the less fortunate and vulnerable institutions operating in Liberia, the Liberian School for the Blind was fortunate to receive about 80 bags of 25kg rice, 40 gallons of oil and eight bags of beans.
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October 16, 2020 07:30 UTC
Liberia: Government Commences training on Result Based Planning, M&E
MONROVIA – The Government of Liberia through the Ministry of Finance and Development Planning, with support UNICEF on Wednesday, began three days of participatory capacity building training in what is termed as “Result Based Planning Monitoring and Evaluation” for M&E officers in the Port City of Buchanan, Grand Bassa County. The workshop is being held under the Theme: Strengthening Government Approach for Accountability, Transparency & Result that is aligned with the National Development Plan of Pro-Poor Agenda for Prosperity and Development (PAPD). The training seeks to key parameters when conceptualizing an intervention of government projects, highlighting key result based planning framework and it interpretation, as well as being able to demonstrate understandings of the Pro-Poor Agenda for prosperity and Development result framework. At the opening session on Wednesday, Assistant Minister for Development Planning, Hon. The three-day training has brought together thirty (30) Monitoring and Evaluation Officers from Rivercess, Margibi, Grand Bassa and Montserrado County along with Assistant Minister for Development planning, as well as senior staff of Ministry of Finance and Development Planning (MFDP).
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October 16, 2020 05:48 UTC