Liberia: Emmanuel Shaw Wants Vulnerable and Disabled People’s Plight Recognized
Monrovia – A Liberian businessman Emanuel Shaw has stressed the need for issues confronting vulnerable and disabled persons to be addressed with care and concern. “It is predicated upon this that I am making these donations under the auspices of the Ministry of Youth and Sports and the National Youth Task Force Against Covld-19. I am happy interacting with you today and I will continue to support the vulnerable groups through the ministry of youth and Sports programs,” he said. In different remakes, the beneficiaries appreciated Mr. Shaw for his gesture at a time of need. They called on other well-meaning Liberians to followed the good example of Mr. Shaw.
Source:Front Page Africa
August 05, 2020 06:56 UTC
Liberia: Pres. Weah Signs Book of Condolence; Says He Eulogized Fallen Lawmaker’s Last Days with Him in Song
Weah Signs Book of Condolence; Says He Eulogized Fallen Lawmaker’s Last Days with Him in SongPres. That song, according to him, is being currently being played by supporters of the CDC and well-wishers of the deceased. “If you listened to the song that [was] played at CDC headquarters, I carefully wrote that song and needed the best person to sing it. He further described the late Munah as a daughter figure who spent part of her life with him. Over the years, she earned a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Mass Communications/Sociology from the University of Liberia in 2009.
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August 05, 2020 06:56 UTC
Pro-Islamic Group Petitions Legislature to Declare Ramadan, Abraham Day National Holidays in Liberia
On Tuesday, August 4, dozens of Muslims holding a large banner and placards, gathered at the Capitol to petition the 54th Legislature. In the petition read by the spokesperson, Ayouba Swaray, the group stated that while there are several nationally celebrated Christian holidays in Liberia, there is not a single holiday dedicated to Muslims. The practice of denying Muslims national holidays, the group says violates their constitutional rights and a disregard to Muslim faith, nationality, and commitment to the overall development of Liberia. – The Movement for Islamic Holidays in LiberiaThe group’s petition has the propensity to reawaken a debate about whether Liberia is a secular or Christian state. She also stated that because Liberia is a secular state and there have been no religious holidays passed into law, the Legislature will have to consider the request diligently before making any decision.
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August 05, 2020 06:55 UTC
‘Legislature Instructed CBL To Replace Legacy Bank Notes’ – Ex-CBL Governor Weeks Testifies in L$16 Billion Trial
Monrovia – Former Central Bank Governor Milton Weeks says the Legislature consulted and instructed CBL to replace mutilated banknotes during his tenure at the Central Bank of Liberia and that only L$10 billon was printed and not L$15 billion as alleged by state prosecutors. Weeks testified that the L$5 billion printed was inadequate to fully replace all of the mutilated banknotes. The former CBL Governor continued that the previous printer of the Liberian banknotes was a French Company. At that point, the CBL contacted two other reputable banknotes printing companies – Rue and Crane Currency – and based on the price and delivery options the CBL chose Crane Currency. By 2017, Weeks added that the CBL officials were summoned on numerous occasions to explain to the Legislature what the CBL was doing to correct this situation.
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August 05, 2020 06:45 UTC
Liberia: Tobias Bowen’s Arrest in Rape of Girl, 14, Ends Years of Anguish for Mother, Daughter Allegedly Raped in Holland at aged 13
Following the allegations in Holland, Bowen fled to the US. When my daughter reported that case, his wife and family said my daughter lied in Holland where the rape took place. When my daughter reported that case, his wife and family said my daughter lied in Holland where the rape took place. “The truth is, Rudene recalls, Tobias, his mother, Anita and others started paying money to protect him. “My daughter told me she doesn’t believe there is a God, I told her that it’s a lie.
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August 05, 2020 01:30 UTC
Liberia: Ex-Redemption Hospital Administrator Hooked for Rape, Again
He previously fled the United States in 2015 while on $10,000 bail charged with two counts of rape of his underage daughter. He returned to his job in Liberia and was later arrested in the United Kingdom and extradited to the United States. Bowen previously fled the United States in 2015 while on $10,000 bail, charged with two counts of rape of his underage daughter. Before his arraignment, Bowen fled to Liberia, where he worked openly as an administrator at the Redemption Hospital. Local authorities enlisted the help of federal agents in the United States, an extradition request was subsequently sent to Liberia was never carried out.
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August 05, 2020 00:33 UTC
Liberia: Former Education Minister, George Werner Drops Grand Kru County Senatorial Bid
Monrovia – Mr. George Werner, Minister of Education in the administration of former President Ellen Johnson-Sirleaf had ended his bid to become Senator of Grand Kru county. “Even as I suspend my ambitions, I am announcing the Grand Kru Rising Business Idea Competition – a program that I hope will serve as fuel for the engine of a movement of young Grand Kru entrepreneurs. Mr. Werner posted on Facebook, while weighing in on the VP’s analogy of a parked car by saying: “What a race car? Regarding his senatorial bid, Werner told FrontPageAfrica that he was exploring a 2020 run because he strongly believes that the time for a new generation of Grand Kru County leadership is now. Grand Kru County deserves a senator that embodies its highest values — values like Courage, Community, Family, Hard work, and Independent Thinking.”
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August 04, 2020 23:26 UTC
Liberia: Ex- President Sirleaf Named to U.S. International Development Finance Corporation (DFC) Council
WASHINGTON – The U.S. International Development Finance Corporation (DFC) Board of Directors has approved new members of the agency’s inaugural Development Advisory Council, which advises DFC on ways to increase development impact. The Board also approved former Overseas Private Investment Corporation (OPIC) Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Robert Mosbacher, Jr. as chair of the council. “I am thrilled to announce the new members and chair of DFC’s Development Advisory Council,” said DFC Chief Executive Officer Adam Boehler. The new members of the Development Advisory Council include:Frederick Kempe: Since 2007, Kempe has served as President and Chief Executive Officer of the Atlantic Council. As Chairman and CEO of OPIC, DFC’s predecessor agency, from 2005 to 2009, Mosbacher brings significant experience in global development as the first chair of the Development Advisory Council.
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August 04, 2020 22:52 UTC
Liberia: Ecowas, UN, US, EU Back ‘OBJECTIVE & NON-PARTISAN’ Probe in Zwedru Violence
The missions said while they support President Weah’s statement condemning the attack, the Liberian government should swiftly investigate the incident “in an objective and non-partisan manner.”“We welcome President Weah’s statement denouncing and repudiating the attack and urge Liberian authorities to swiftly investigate the incident — in an objective and non-partisan manner — and bring to justice all those found culpable. According to them, most Liberians from all walks of life have demonstrated their commitment to peace and are resolved to learn lessons from their past to embrace a culture of peaceful competition for political leadership and responsibility. As Liberia heads towards a crucial special senatorial elections and referendum on December 8, there have been brewing tensions between the major opposition blog comprising of the CPP and the ruling coalition as they strategize to gain more senatorial seats. The special elections are being considered as a litmus test to the 2023 Presidential and legislative elections. These tensions have been exacerbated by the attack against Mr. Cummings and Rep. Korlubah in Zwedru while on their way back from Maryland County on Thursday, July 30, 2020.
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August 04, 2020 19:41 UTC
United Bank for Africa Provides $200 Million for Nigeria’s Petroleum Industry – Timely Financing for Post COVID Economic Growth
UBA is providing $200 million (Naira equivalent) to support investment growth and liquidity requirements. The first tranche of $1 billion, to be repaid over a period of five years, will be provided in dollars, with UBA acting as the Facility Agent Bank. The second tranche of $500 million, will be provided in local currency, over seven years, with UBA acting as Lead Bank, providing $200 million in Naira equivalent. Other participants in the NNPC deal include Standard Chartered Bank, Afrexim Bank, Union Bank and two oil trading companies, Vitol and Matrix. The United Bank for Africa is one of the largest employers in the financial sector on the African continent, with over 20,000 employees and serving over 20 million customers.
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August 04, 2020 13:30 UTC
Liberia: Coalition For Democratic Change To Endorse A Non-Partisan In Nimba County For December 8 Senatorial Race While Kicking Out All NPP’s Incumbents
These include Bomi County, Maryland County and Gbarpolu County. Why Nimba County Is An Exception? “When Koung is elected Senator of Nimba County, Sam Brown will replace him because he’s helping many people in the county when it comes to business. In 2005 presidential elections, Weah’s CDC finished third in Bong County, behind Unity Party who finished first and Winston Tubman’s National Democratic Party of Liberia. It was an outcome political pundit attributed to Howard-Taylor’s influence in Bong County.
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August 04, 2020 09:42 UTC
Liberia: Legislative Staff Plan to Disrupt Pres. Weah Signing of Book of Condolence for Reps. Munah Pelham Youngblood and Nagbe Sloh over Slashed Benefits
Liberia: Legislative Staff Plan to Disrupt Pres. Senator Chie had given the committee five days to investigate the staffers’ complaints and present a report. Mr. Charles Brown, the spokesman of the legislative staff, gave House Speakers Chambers 24 hours to return all the benefits taken from staffers under the Government’s salary harmonization program. In recent days, members of the legislative staff protested against their salary cut. The Liberian Senate has constituted a three-man committee to investigate Senator Morris Saytumah of Bomi County over claims of staff salary cuts.
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August 04, 2020 09:33 UTC
The President Has Spoken; Will His Surrogates Listen?
DESCRIBING THE RECENT happenings in Zwedru City as undemocratic, the President pledged that those culpable will be brought to justice. DESPITE THE PRESIDENT’S comments many are concerned about how his surrogates will pay heed to what he has said. EVEN AFTER PRESIDENT Weah moved Sunday to ease the concerns, Kalasco posted again: “If Sekou Kalasco Damaro(SKD) posts his namesake Samuel K. Doe(SKD) Picture, da problem? AT THE END of the 2005 elections, Weah, then an opposition politician claimed to have been cheated in the first round and contested his loss in the second round. IT IS WRONG to repeatedly chastised criticisms of the president and government under the guise of sycophancy.
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August 04, 2020 09:23 UTC
Liberia: AFL Soldier Who Sustained Severe Burns From Electrocution While On Duty Cries For Treatment Abroad
George Kaifa, experienced severe burns on his chest, legs, and arms when a gun he was carrying mistakenly grabbed a tension wire. Kaifa was rushed to the John F. Kennedy Medical Center in Sinkor, where he stayed for a little over four months seeking medical treatment. But pertaining to medical treatment, a team from Coast Guard Base can come to dress the sore on my left foot”. I need serious attention to seek medical treatment outside of the country. Kaifa would be sent abroad for advance medical treatment following the review of the doctor’s medical report.
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August 04, 2020 09:22 UTC
Liberia: Woman Sues JFK Hospital for ‘Wrongful Surgery’
Report by Lennart Dodoo, [email protected]According to the complainant, Dr. Ernest Enders and Dr. Billy Johnson at the JFK Hospital performed an Abdominal Hysterectomy Surgery which was needed to have her ovaries removed due to possible ovarian cancer. She was scheduled for the third surgery and the JFK was immediately notified. She lamented that when JFK management was informed about the incident, they only expressed regrets without helping in her recovery. She was scheduled for the third surgery and the JFK was immediately notified. The surgery was done and the Doctor informed her that she had developed fistula,” the complaint stated.
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August 04, 2020 09:11 UTC