Liberi: House of Representatives Assures Aggrieved Workers of Settling Salary Disparity Issues
Capitol Hill, Monrovia – The House of Representatives has assured aggrieved Legislative staffers that it will work with the Senate to address the salary disparity conundrum between staffers of both Houses and ensure they receive their benefits. In its findings, the committee reported that the budget laws of 2019/2020 acknowledged salary harmonization and benefits cut across all branches of Government at different levels. “All Chief of Staff (COS), Research Officers, Special Assistants and Administrative Assistants including staffers of Central Administration who salary above US$500 did have Six percent cut,” the committee said. Staffers of the House, the committee added, were not affected. Meanwhile, House Speaker Bhofal Chambers cautioned the staffers to desist from violent and denigrating means in addressing their grievances.
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September 07, 2020 05:15 UTC
Liberia: Dr. Mosoka Fallah Dismissed as NPHIL Director General
MONROVIA – President George Weah has dismissed with immediate effect Dr. Mosoka Fallah has Director-General of the National Public Health Institute of Liberia following an investigative report into his management of NPHIL and the continuous contradictory COVID-19 reports. Dr. Fallah also, according to the investigative findings, developed a parallel system and protocol contrary to the IMS policies which he had endorsed. Dr. Fallah was also nailed for unilaterally dismissed three employees without the knowledge of the Human Resource manager. In addition to asking Dr. Fallah to relinquish his responsibilities as head of NPHIL, the committee also recommended a complete restructuring of NPHIL through the board. The committee has called for the review of all financial records or audit of the COVID-19 funds to address Dr. Fallah claims for funds he used for the response.
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September 04, 2020 15:11 UTC
MCC Turns over Two Officers to LNP for Investigation; Suspends City Police Commander with Immediate Effect
MCC Turns over Two Officers to LNP for Investigation; Suspends City Police Commander with Immediate EffectMONROVIA – The Monrovia City Government on early Friday morning forwarded two of its officers to the Liberia National Police for investigation. The Monrovia City Government believes that the two officers went beyond their scope of operation which contravenes the City PoliceProfessional Code of Ethics. The City Government requests the Liberia National Police to launch a speedy investigation and forward those officers to bear the full weight of the Law if found guilty following the outcome of the investigation. The City Government has called on all of its officers to exercise high level of professionalism in the discharge of their respective duties. Upon his return to work from said suspension, Maj. Howe has been further instructed to report to the City Police Department for reassignment.
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September 04, 2020 13:41 UTC
Liberia: Monrovia City Condemns City Police Brutality against Journalist Bill Diggs; Launches Investigation
MONROVIA – The Monrovia City Corporation (MCC) has apologized for the brutality meted Bill Diggs for parking his vehicle in front of the city mayor’s home. According to the city government, they have taken Mr. Diggs who is also the CEO of Vision Television – an online television platform – to the John F. Kennedy Memorial Medical Center for treatment. According to the Monrovia City Corporation, the City Government has taken full responsibility for his treatment while they carry on investigation of the city police officers who carried out the brutality. Koijee doesn’t support any act of lawlessness and as such, an investigation has been launched to establish circumstances leading to the alleged brutality,” the City Corporation stated in a press statement. It added: “The City Government wants to assure the Public that any officer found guilty will be dealt with in accordance with the City Police code of ethics.”
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September 04, 2020 13:18 UTC
Leaked Documents: False Allegations against Commercial Court Judge Eva Mappy Morgan in US$3.4M, turned US$1.3M hearing
At this hearing Judge Mappy Morgan was then served Complainant’s Amended Complaint dated 30 June 2020. Whether prior to the 15 July 2013 stay orders of Judge Mappy Morgan, Ducor Petroleum, Inc., operated its account without hindrance? It is important to remember that transactions where happening on the Ducor Petroleum Account prior to Judge Mappy Morgan stay orders. Additionally, at the call of the case for final arguments on the date above-mentioned Judge Mappy Morgan received three letters from Cllrs. It appears from the complaint filed by Mr. Brosius before the Honorable Chief Justice, who has since forwarded same to the Judicial Inquiry Commission (JIC), that Mr. Brosius believes that I have violated his Constitutional rights.
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September 04, 2020 12:22 UTC
Liberia: Girl, 13, Raped, Gashed by Stepfather and Friend; Forced to Return to Scene of Assault
The incident came to light this week when the mother confronted her boyfriend regarding her daughter’s allegation that his friend had raped her last Friday evening. Fearing his name being mentioned, the boyfriend used a cutlass and gashed the victim on the arm and shoulder then fled the scene. She said she’s being accused by the Minister Tarr of parading the rape survivor in the streets during the three-day anti-rape protest. Liberia faces the additional challenge of having to overcome a legacy of impunity arising from 14 years of civil conflict. The World Health Organization estimated that between 61.4 and 77.4 per cent of women and girls in Liberia were raped during the war.
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September 04, 2020 06:56 UTC
Liberia: AFRILAND First Bank Launches Mobile App ‘SARA’ to Promote Convenience, Financial Safety for Customers, Others
Liberia: AFRILAND First Bank Launches Mobile App ‘SARA’ to Promote Convenience, Financial Safety for Customers, OthersIn a statement, the bank’s CEO Robert Nkous said the platform, will amongst other things provide convenience, reliance and financial safety to the bank’s many ‘valued’ customers as well as those who do not have direct accounts with the bankMonrovia – As part of effort to boost digital banking in Liberia, Afriland First Bank Liberia has launched its digital banking platform from customers as well as people who do not have direct accounts with the banks. Mr. Nkous further explained that the products allow for customers to carry on various banking transaction in the comfort of their homes and offices. The get access to the platform, all you need to do is to download the mobile app ‘Sara’ from Google play store and once downloaded, customers will be able to transfer money from one account to another within Afriland First Bank Liberia network and other banks as well. Customers will also be able to deposit and withdraw cash at all AFBL branches, including RCFI/MC2 (community banks) across Liberia, transfer money directly to other major mobile wallets operated in Liberia. “Worry no more because with Sara Money and Sara banking, you have your bank in your hands.”
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September 04, 2020 06:45 UTC
Liberia: Will Orange Liberia Pull Out As Supreme Court Upholds LTA’s Regulation on Surcharge on Voice Calls and Internet Data?
MONROVIA – Orange Liberia had insisted that should the Liberia Telecommunications Authority (LTA) surcharge on the existing floor prices for GSM Companies voice calls and internet data be implemented, it would make its business in the country less viable and very difficult to continue operations. The surcharge is a government revenue generator from the telecommunications sector which was recently implemented to replace the 5 percent tax. Judge Dunbar’s ruling into the Writ of Prohibition filed by Orange Liberia at the lower court basically permitted the regulatory body to go on with the collection of the surcharges from the GSM Companies. But Orange Liberia took an appeal to the Supreme Court, requesting the Court to reverse the ruling. The Supreme Court also noted that the argument on economic factor is not the prerogative of the Court, rather the technical and political actors.
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September 04, 2020 06:33 UTC
Liberia: Thinkers Village Residents Demand Justice for Man Who Died in Police Custody
But the family and members of the community are not believing this explanation given by the police. Eyebrows were raised because the police failed to allow the family members see the body before removing it from the cell. The remains, according to family members, at the time had already been removed by the police without informing the family. Amos: “The police said our brother committed suicide and the family members should not go there and see the body. She alleged that they were informed that man died while he was being tortured.
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September 04, 2020 06:33 UTC
Liberia: Firestone Liberia Defends Layoff Action, Fails to Honor House of Representatives’ Citation
In a communication to the House of Representatives, the company, through its General Manager, Don Darden said the process was approved following several negotiations with the Ministry of Labor, the joint working group and representatives of the Firestone workers’ union. They argued that rehired workers will be denied of the benefits such as education and health by these subcontractors. The company’s top management was also requested to reappear before plenary with records of its transactions over the last five years. However, the management, in the communication said it was unable to appear at the scheduled plenary hearing because of unavoidable business commitments. Speaker Chambers said he was constraint to use his pilot vehicle to deliver the communication to the company’s headquarters in Harbel, Margibi County.
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September 04, 2020 06:22 UTC
Liberia: MyArea App Launches mobile ridesharing App
MONROVIA – MyArea, an app powered ridesharing company, owned and operated by Liberians on Friday, August 28 launched its mobile ridesharing App, offering car rides in Montserrado, Margibi and other counties. At the same time during the launching, a practical session led by James-Emmanuel D. Cole, Jr brand consultant demonstrated step by step producers in using MyArea app, followed with a questions and answers interaction with invitees. Firstly, you will have to download the app from Google playstore or IOS Apple store, create an account, top (recharge) your account, order a ride and make payment through MyArea App using a QR technology. He said, commuters can top up their account by counting the customer service agent and transact through mobile money, numbers are: Lonestar 0888942929 and Orange Money 0777788663. The ride types include Keh-keh-A US$ 0.85, MyArea A US$ 2.10 and MyArea A+ US$ 2.60.
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September 04, 2020 06:22 UTC
Liberia: War of Words as Bishops, Gospel Musician Religious Leaders Debate Religion Vs. Politics
But in a controversial statement posted on her official social media page recently, Madam Adams claimed that the endorsement from the religious leaders was financially induced. Bishop Bah is reported to be one of the brains behind the planning of the endorsement program of Representative Fallah. Bishop Bah maintained that he does not hold the Liberian gospel musical ambassador responsible for her outburst against him, noting that, “the enemies are attacking the body of Christ”. Bishop Amos Greatness Bah, Bishop Dartus Doe and Bishop Jermaine Praise Jones are all ahead of you in ministry and life. Council of Churches MuteThe Liberia Council of Churches (LCC) is a conglomeration of Christian religious leaders in the country.
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September 04, 2020 06:22 UTC
Liberia: Rep. Fallah’s Endorsement Resisted At Capitol
MONROVIA – An endorsement ceremony planned by some members of the Legislative staffers for the senatorial bid of Representative Thomas Fallah (CDC, Mont. Rep. Fallah and Sen. Saytumah head the Ways, Means and Finance in the lower an upper House, respectively. The ground of the Liberian Legislature was a scene of drama when some youth believed to be supporters of Rep. Fallah were forcefully thrown premises of the Capitol on Thursday by aggrieved workers. Those who resisted the ceremony were heard referring to Rep. Thomas Fallah as a “criminal” who has stolen the Liberian dollars component of their salary. “We asked them out of here because we think endorsing Thomas Fallah on the grounds of the Capitol Building is like endorsing Satan in a Church,” Brown further stated.
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September 04, 2020 06:11 UTC
Liberia: Sulunteh Drops Senate Ambition?
“The outlook of the Senate race is very complicated. Sulunteh’s Senate ambition has sparked widespread excitement across various districts in the county, with various interest groups urging him to contest the election December 8 senatorial election. A History of abandoning AambitionsThis is not the first time Sulunteh has shelved his ambition to contest for the Senate in the county. Sulunteh’s ambition for the Senate was left dead upon arrival after the CDC endorsed Representative Marvin Josiah Cole for the Senate. Two days later, Sulunteh abandoned his ambition, citing betrayal by the CDC.
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September 04, 2020 06:00 UTC
Liberia Fire Chief and Chicago Fire Department Hold Talks to Strengthen Liberia Fire Service
Chicago, USA – The Chief Investigator of the Liberia Fire Service Agency, Col. Alex K. Dickson has held talks with Chicago Fire Department Chief Richard C. Ford II, with the aims of helping the Liberia National Fire Service with equipment, logistics and the rebranding of the fire service medical department in Liberia. In the meeting held in Chicago, Col. Dickson appealed to the Chicago Fire Chief for both local and international training for Liberia National Fire Service Officers. The Liberia Fire Chief departed Liberia on August 24, 2020 upon an official invitation from the Liberians in Chicago to attend a meeting with the fire department chief in Chicago United States of America which he met with a high-powered delegation upon arrival. The Chicago fire department is the biggest and second largest fire department in the United States of America and the best firefighters and paramedics. Both Ford II and Holt promised the Liberia National Fire Chief Col. Dickson of being in Liberia by December of this year.
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September 04, 2020 06:00 UTC