Liberia: Lonestar Cell MTN Mobile Money Partners With Worldremit On International Remittances
Monrovia – Lonestar Cell MTN, Liberia’s leading GSM and Mobile Financial Services company, has partnered with WorldRemit to make it possible for Mobile Money customers to receive international remittances straight to their Lonestar Cell MTN Mobile Money accounts, free of charge. Adding international remittances to the vast and rapidly expanding MoMo ecosystem affirms Lonestar Cell MTN’s commitment to make daily financial transactions easier, safer and more convenient. Christopher Ssali, Acting General Manager of Lonestar Cell MTN Mobile Money, said, “Liberians can now receive international financial remittances from family and friends in Europe, Canada and the USA more easily and safely. All they need to do is visit any Lonestar Cell MTN service center or registered MoMo agent with a valid identification card and fill out an application form. For those receiving money, the company offers a wide range of options including bank deposit, cash collection, mobile airtime top-up and mobile money.
Source:Front Page Africa
September 15, 2020 06:56 UTC
“Rise Up People Of Liberia, Rise Up”
Let us focus on effective regulations, trustworthiness, responsibility, transparency, credibility, selflessness, accountability and form a profound system for checks and balances. Our health system should promote safety, effectiveness and one that produces the best outcomes. Creating andexecuting potent regulations and policies would definitely set good standards and good health practices to our health system. The health system should promote preventative medicine as a proactive approach to patient care in preventing a disease or medical condition. Our people will have good quality of life — we should not let them downLet us join forces and unite to uplift Liberia and ourselves: This I call “A Character with Value”.
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September 15, 2020 06:56 UTC
Dictators Do Not Ask For The Consent Of The People
Dictators do not ask for the consent of the people; they just impose themselves on the people in clever schemes by way of fraudulent “elections.” Once “elected” the dictatorship creeps in slowly. Weah simply wants to emulate Tubman, Tolbert, Doe and Tayor but must and should be mindful of the brutal end of their regimes. Tubman, Tolbert, Doe and Tayor didnt start out that fast. That is why Samuel Tweah is strategically placed as the gatekeeper keeping an eagle’s eye over our money at the Treasury. That is the price or prize a Benevolent Dictator must be willing to pay.
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September 15, 2020 06:56 UTC
Liberia: EPS Not Taking Sen. Dillon’s Threat against Pres. Weah for Granted
It would therefore necessitate appropriate security response to eliminate any such threat in order to safeguard the President of the Republic,” the EPS Director stated. The EPS is the elite paramilitary group responsible for the protection of the President, his family, the Vice President and other VIPs. Sen. Dillon crossed his bounds during his live broadcast and threatened to wage violence against President George Weah with stones and guns. George Weah’s convoy – we’ll stone it… When they shoot gun, they’ll not know where gun will come from to respond. One rock thrown at me, going forward rocks would be thrown at George Weah’s convoy.
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September 14, 2020 22:41 UTC
Liberia National Bar Association Rejects Cllr. Nwabudike’s Invitation to Attend National Anti-Corruption Conference
A perusal of His various passports showed his birth dates as October 19, 1960, October 2, 1963, October 2, 1965 and October 2, 1969MONROVIA – The Liberia National Bar Association (LNBA) has rejected an invitation from Cllr. A. Ndubuisi Nwabudike, chairman of the Liberia Anti-Corruption Commission (LACC) to partake in the National Anti-Corruption Conference scheduled for September 16-17. The LNBA’s rejection letter was specific that the rejection was due to Cllr. The Bar had expelled the LACC Chairman on the basis of fraud after it established that he ‘fraudulently’ presented himself as a Liberian to obtain membership with the Bar. This prompted the Liberia National Bar Association of which he was a member at the time to launch an investigation into the matter.
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September 14, 2020 21:25 UTC
Liberia: US Embassy Donates Educational Supplies to Gray D. Allison School
MONROVIA – The Gray D. Allison High School has received assorted educational and personal health supplies to help with the educational year from the United States Embassy, near Monrovia. This follows series of donations from the United States Embassy through its offices of Defense Attache and Security Cooperation. Presenting the donated items on behalf of the U S Embassy, Col. Matthew Alden said the United States of America values its relationship with Liberia. He expressed gratitude for the level of partnership existing between the United States Embassy and the Ministry of National Defense. Receiving the donated items on behalf of the Gray D. Allison family, the Principal, Mr. James E. Richardson, expressed thanks and appreciation to the United States Embassy for the donation, assuring that it will be used for the intended purpose.
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September 14, 2020 18:33 UTC
Liberia: Sen. Dillon’s Incitement, Threats on Pres. Weah Meet Stiff Resistance from Ruling Party
MONROVIA – The Mighty Coalition for Democratic Change (CDC) categorically condemns the threat of violence and war-mongering emanating from the opposition Collaborating Political Party’s senator, Hon. The CDC calls on all well-meaning Liberians, civil society groupings, the international community, and our development partners to categorically condemn the latest threat on our peace by Senator Dillon. The opposition Collaborating Political Parties has threatened to disrupt the pending electoral process thus, instructing their supporters to throw stones at any government functions, gatherings of the CDC and the convoy of the President. We call on the national security apparatus to remain vigilant and bring to book anyone involved in any acts of violence. Furthermore, the CDC strongly frowns on the mass trucking of voters from one part of the country to another by the collaborating Political Parties (CPP) especially Senator Nyonblee Kangar Lawrence of Grand Bassa County.
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September 14, 2020 18:22 UTC
Liberia: ‘Illegal’ Trucking of Voters Mar Start of Voters Roll Ahead of Senatorial Midterm Elections
“Trucking people from County to County, District to District for elections is not only a violation, it is also shameful and dishonorable. Moye couldn’t be reached for clarity but Yallah speaking to FrontPage Africa said: “Why should I truck people in Bong County? In 2011 senatorial election, the people of Bong County voted me overwhelmingly without trucking anyone and I still enjoy that support from the people. But in Bong County, no arrests have been made by police despite the trucking of voters in the county. “People have told us that senatorial aspirants have begun trucking people in Bong County to register for them.
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September 14, 2020 02:15 UTC
Liberia: CPP Blows Alarm Over Mobile Voter Roll
“We note very vehemently that no Voter Registration or Update Exercise has ever been conducted in Liberia for 15 days, particularly in a rainy season, even with the use of the Stationary Approach. “As such, they must be included on the FRR during the VOTERS ROLL UPDATE process, in order to exercise their franchise during the pending Senatorial Election. The need to address all these issues in a timely manner prior to the conduct of the Senatorial Election in December 2020 has made the VOTERS ROLL UPDATE EXERCISE A NATIONAL IMPERATIVE of utmost urgency. “During this process, “about 500 or more Voter Roll Update Teams will move across the country, at three-day intervals, from Voter Registration center to Voter Registration Center, covering more than 2080 Centers”. Regarding the Voters Roll Clean-up exercise, the CPP said it has been acknowledged publicly that the 2017 Final Registration Roll (FRR), also known as Voters Roll (VR), is plagued with several irregularities.
Source:Front Page Africa
September 14, 2020 02:06 UTC
Liberia: A Government with Two Tongues – Weah and His Officials Must Speak with One Voice on Sexual & Gender-Based Violence
I am a member of the Civil Society Council and they didn’t invite me. So, we knew that it was something deliberate because it’s just impossible for the National Civil Society Council to see someone that is active less important. “The government gave out an open invitation to civil society groups. Taking into consideration a national conference on rape-it was not a conference to call one particular group or stakeholder”. The President issued a proclamation declaring RAPE a ‘National Emergency after Cabinet convened and received the National Anti Rape & SGBV Roadmap.
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September 14, 2020 01:52 UTC
Baptist Prelate Slams ‘Benevolent’ Dictatorship For Liberia
At first, I did not want to dignify such a far fetched statement: “To help make President George Manneh Weah a Benevolent Dictator,” with an answer. I hope and pray that President Weah is not tempted to pursue this destructive line of thinking. Some are as follows: What will it take to move Liberia forward during this pandemic COVID -19, and how can Liberia harness its emerging democracy? These blessings will not permit any devilish idea to desecrate the sanctity of our Nation, like proposing, “A Benevolent Dictator”. We can do this by flatly rejecting, “A Benevolent Dictator”.
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September 14, 2020 01:50 UTC
Liberia: Senator Darius Dillon Responds To Attack On Him From The Superintendent Of Montserrado County
Monrovia – Senator Abraham Darius Dillon (LP-Montserrado County) is cautioning Montserrado Superintendent Florence Brandy, to focus more on managing funds given to the county under the County Development Fund than worrying about who manages projects funded by his salary. At a political rally for the endorsement of Representative Thomas Fallah, the CDC candidate contesting to unseat the incumbent senator, the Superintendent said, the committee that was established by Senator Dillon lacks independence. “You (Senator Dillon) founded the county council without a member of the Montserrado County being a part of it. This is some of the things that led to the forced resignation of Grace Kpan.” – Abraham Darius Dillon, Senator, Montserrado County (Liberty Party)Senator Dillon, following his induction as Montserrado County Senator in 2019, organized what he termed as Montserrado County Development Council which is chaired by Madam Comfort BedellIn January, Senator Dillon presented a check of US$12,000.00 to the County Development Council for development. Senator Dillon is meanwhile requesting the US government to take more of such action against any official of the Liberian government who refuses to practice transparency and accountability.
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September 14, 2020 01:41 UTC
Liberia: Collaborating Political Parties Endorses Simeon Boima Taylor as Senatorial Candidate for Grand Cape Mount County
Robertsport, Grand Cape Mount County – The Collaborating Political Parties (CPP) has endorsed Simeon Boima Taylor as its Senatorial Candidate for Grand Cape Mount County in the ensuing December 8, 2020 special senatorial elections. Mr. Cummings called on the citizens and supporters to rally and ensure that President George Weah is a one-term President. VP Boakai said Mr. Taylor has proven to be consistent over the years and is a suitable candidate to be elected to the Senate. Also speaking, Rep. Hassan Kaizolu of Montserrado County, on behalf the CPP Legislative Caucus pledged the Caucus support. The event was also graced by the elders of the county who bestowed their blessings on Mr. Taylor and called on citizens of the county to rally their support behind the CPP Senatorial candidate.
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September 14, 2020 01:33 UTC
Liberia: Man, 40yrs Allegedly Pours Acid on Girlfriend, Three Others in Margibi County
Margibi County – A 40-year-old man identified as Ezekiel Logan has been accused of pouring acid on his girlfriend and three others including children in Duazon, Margibi County. Report by Emmanuel Tokpah, Contributing writerThe victims, Catherine Mento (girlfriend), Teegirl Degbah, Favor Mento and Zetoria Cole are currently undergoing treatment at the Tripple T. Medical Center in Duazon, while Logan is still at large. She claimed that the acid attack allegedly by Mr. Logan was based on his refusal to return the money. Said Catherine: “He was the one who early this morning splashed the acid on us. He misused my money including my business money and the money I credited from a financial club.
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September 14, 2020 01:18 UTC
Liberia: IJG Reconstitutes Board And Calls For More Sanctions On Weah Government
Mr. Mueller who heads the Federation of Liberian organizations in Europe is also the Chairman of Global Initiatives for Justice (GIJ). Mr. Mueller brings to the IJG a wealth of knowledge in diplomacy, military science, economics, and banking. Also, the IJG Board now includes another new member in the person of Mrs. Ysyndi Martin-Kpeyei, a wife, mother, community organizer, an educator, and a staunch advocate for justice in the world and Liberia, particularly. She has been instrumented in galvanizing community actions for change and advocacy in Liberia and the United States. Mrs. Kpeyei is a tireless advocate and a loud voice for justice in Liberia.
Source:Front Page Africa
September 14, 2020 01:18 UTC