LIBERIA: Aspirant Tequah Holds Appreciation Dinner For WASSCE Candidates In River Cess
Held under the theme “Education Is Light”, the dinner featured 55 students and 20 teachers and support staff. Tequah is optimistic that the teachers will experience transformation their welfare under the Weah led administration. During the dinner, Steve had a large screen, showcasing achievements under the Weah administration. The dinner night organized by senatorial aspirant Steve Tequah is the first of its kind since River Cess gained county status during the regime of slain president Samuel Kanyon Doe. Steve Tequah had been involved in some development interventions in River Cess of recent.
Source:Front Page Africa
September 08, 2020 09:56 UTC
Liberia: Violence Should Never Beget Violence – Be It Opposition Or Ruling Party
PRIOR TO THAT incident, Senator Dillon came under another attack in the ruling party stronghold of Claratown, where he had gone to launch the Friends of Dillon campaign. THE SENATOR AND HIS ENTOURAGE, thronged by scores of supporters were suddenly faced with a barrage of stone throwing from what Mr. Dillon believes were supporters of the ruling party. SADLY, LIBERIA has failed to address the issue of impunity and as a result repeated incidents of violence continue to linger. BEGATING VIOLENCE with violence is not a right approach for a post-war nation, lingering in a recurring circle of uncertainty. THE CPP AND THE OPPOSITION cannot with a straight face condemn acts of violence allegedly carried out by the ruling party supporters while endorsing acts of violence relating to a primary process of its own.
Source:Front Page Africa
September 08, 2020 08:22 UTC
TipMe Promises Digital Revolution in eCommerce and Cashless Transactions in Liberia
TipMe Liberia CEO said: “Our app-based mobile money wallet allows customers to send money and receive money in the US and Liberian dollars, and safely store cash on their wallets. “This also enables friends or family members from abroad to purchase vouchers for someone with a TipMe wallet here in Liberia,” she said. Guilao promised to increase the amount of bill payment services available to TipMe customers as they grow in Liberia. I wish TipMe Liberia total success in this digital revolution,” Madam Tarawallie said. He praised TipMe Liberia for being the new player in taking up their positions within the business landscape.
Source:Front Page Africa
September 08, 2020 06:11 UTC
Liberia: Lingering Cummings-Urey Beef Threatening to Collapse Opposition CPP Collaboration
Mr. Urey has publicly declared that Mr. Cummings, in his own words, “was not fit to be President”, owing to his late arrival on the political landscape. Mr. Urey says he prefers former Vice President Joseph Boakai. Mr. Urey’s assertions, Mr. Cummings said last October, is a deviation from the objectives of the CPP. The constituent political parties shall work diligently to resolve this aspiration. The appointment has spurred chatters of nepotism, something Mr. Urey and the opposition has chastised former President Ellen Johnson-Sirleaf and current President Weah for over the past years.
Source:Front Page Africa
September 08, 2020 06:11 UTC
Liberia: CPP Solidarity Brigade Threatens to Make Liberia Ungovernable If Senatorial Election Results are Tampered With
Monrovia – The Collaborating Political Parties Solidarity Brigade (CPPSB) has threatened to make Liberia “ungovernable” if President George Manneh Weah tampers with the results of the much- anticipated Mid-Term Senatorial Elections. “We are not going to sit here for the President to tamper with the elections; we will not do that. Mr. Brown claimed that public officials continue to grossly violate the Code of Conduct, without any action being taken by the Liberian Chief Executive. We do believe that we have the numerical strength”“Right before the President, officials of government are violating the Code of Conduct. The National Code of Conduct for Public Officials prohibits public officials from engaging into political activities and the use of government properties for partisan or political activities.
Source:Front Page Africa
September 08, 2020 06:00 UTC
Changing Global Complexities Affecting Africa’s Performance Outlook, Says Ex-President Sirleaf
Similarly, several African countries scored higher than the average 50 out of a possible 100 in Business Regulatory Environment and Absence of Restriction on Foreign Investment. However, for many African countries, the economic prospects in the next 2-3 years are dire. “Of course, in this regard, the primary responsibility rests with African themselves – African leaders, civil society actors, entrepreneurs, and the African people. The continent’s premier financial institution, the African Development Bank, has been a growth catalyst through its 5 operational priorities, (Infrastructure, Energy, Technology, Integration and Governance). These values and support have been critical for Africa’s performance to date, and are critical to defining future successes.”
Source:Front Page Africa
September 08, 2020 05:51 UTC
Liberia: Goat Invades Legislature on A Serious Working Monday
Monrovia – Daily visitors to the Capitol Building, seat of the national legislature often run into bottlenecks over dress codes and tidiness on working days. Apparently lost, the goat appeared confused as onlookers made jokes. “Token” under the Code of conduct should not allow anyone in such practice is in violation of the law that banned government officials from receiving the token. This shall not include gifts given during traditional ceremonies and celebrations, and fees paid for Lobbying. Public Officials and Employees of Government who surrender a token gift must demand a receipt from the appropriate recipient or depository.
Source:Front Page Africa
September 08, 2020 05:48 UTC
Liberia: Rep. Samuel Enders Pays Homage to Dismissed Director of NPHIL Dr. Mosoka Fallah
The report claimed that Dr. Fallah did not also unilaterally started approving certificates for travelers without endorsement by the IMS. Dr. Fallah was also nailed for unilaterally dismissed three employees without the knowledge of the Human Resource manager. Dr. Mosoka P. Fallah is a Public Health Consultant and was recently made a Visiting Scientist in the Department of global health and Population at the Harvard School of Public Health. Dr. Fallah provides training for surveillance, contact tracing, case management, and community mobilization. Dr. Fallah was sometimes ago asked by the World Health Organization (WHO) to serve as a co-lead of the PPE end user Technical Working Group.
Source:Front Page Africa
September 08, 2020 05:26 UTC
Liberia: Grand Gedeh Bar Association Petitions County’s Caucus to Review Putu Iron Ore Mineral Agreement
After seven years since Putu cease operations, the Bar wants a determination on whether the agreement is still practically and legally effective; still holds a valid Class “A” license and exploration rights over the designated production area in Grand Gedeh County and whether it is prepared to resume operations. Under the agreement, the Bar stated that Putu obligates to pay US$3 million to the people of Grand Gedeh, River Gee and Sinoe Counties each year as social development contributions. The bar noted that consistent with the provision on environmental assessment, three environmental assessments and audits have not been carried out since 2014, assuming that Putu submitted environmental assessment reports for the five years it operated before closure. The Grand Gedeh lawyers also expressed concern that in the absence of money and roads, the people of Grand Gedeh, mainly those in the immediate vicinity and outside of the production areas are entitled to an environment that supports productive life, free of environmental threats. The Bar, in its review of the 166-page Mineral Development Agreement said it found several other provisions constituting transfer of control, relinquishment and events of company default.
Source:Front Page Africa
September 08, 2020 05:26 UTC
Liberia: Youth & Sports Minister Government’s Discloses Plans to Carryout Digital Literacy among Youth
He said government is making every proactive effort to mobilize resources to aid YouthConnekt Liberia, a partner to TRIBE to execute digital and entrepreneur skill development throughout Liberia. Twenty-four secondary school students have successful completed the five weeks Entrepreneurship and Digital Literacy program track under the Young Entrepreneurs Boot Camp (YEBC). Minister Wilson then committed the Ministry of Youth and Sports openness to partnership with organizations which share similar objectives like TRIBE in buttressing government’s efforts in building the capacity of young people. Mr. Johnson encouraged beneficiaries of the training program to be disciplined, devoted, Diligent, and must-have digital skills. Twenty-six students were recruited, but 21 were able to successfully complete the program,” the minister averred.
Source:Front Page Africa
September 08, 2020 05:25 UTC
Liberia: Council Of Patriots Welcomes New Secretary General, As Former Official Takes On Advisory Role
Mr. Mulbah Yorgbor was introduced Monday as the organization new point man, taking over from Mr. Mo Ali who ascends to an advisory council role. In his acceptance speech, Mr. Yorgbor promised to continue to work with all actors to ensure that the democratic governance of the State remains uncompromised. Mr. Yorgbor said in the coming days and weeks, the COP will organize series of media engagements to fully lay out our vision for the secretariat. Although not entirely new to the organization, Mr. Yorgbor said he considers his appointment by the National Executive Committee as an honor – and one he did not see coming. Mr. Yorgbor said Monday that this will continue to be the organization’s underlying engagement philosophy.
Source:Front Page Africa
September 08, 2020 04:52 UTC
Supreme Court of Liberia Denied Me Of Livelihood
The Editor,Through various broadcasts and reports, it has come to my attention that the Honorable Supreme Court of Liberia has handed down its Opinion, unfavorably to me, in my legal contest of my dismissal and denial of passport by the Liberian Executive. I am also being made to understand that growing out of the same litigation, the court has sanctioned me from the practice of law in the country for a period of a year. On its face, it appears that not only has the court denied my cause, but also, it has effectively denied me an alternative form of livelihood without the benefit of a hearing – an apparent violation of the principles of natural justice. I have requested my lawyers to be served a copy of the Opinion of the Honorable Supreme Court to which I am justly entitled. Isaac W. Jackson, Jr.Liberia’s Permanent Maritime RepresentativeLiberian Permanent MissionThe International Maritime Organization (IMO)London, United Kingdom[email protected]
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September 08, 2020 04:41 UTC
The Upcoming Liberian Benevolent Dictator
President George Weah’s administration could come out embolden, if it wins the majority and especially the races in Montserrado, Nimba and Bassa counties. If for any reason, the CPP were to come short, any aspiration to defeat the Weah administration in 2023 will be a pipe dream. In a political landscape where innovative ideas and ideologies are lacking, the process is more or less a beauty contest. Calling on Liberians to vote for legislators to turn Weah into a “benevolent dictator” is at best a reckless statement. Tweah is not just anyone in the Weah administration.
Source:Front Page Africa
September 08, 2020 04:41 UTC
Liberia: Today Is World Literacy Day
In 1966The UN declared September 8 World Literacy day to focus attention primarily on the millions of adults (people over 16) all over the world who cannot read and write. But if enough of us do just a little bit, Liberia can become a literate country in a few years. Let us make this a Movement – A Literate Liberia Movement. We have an EACH ONE TEACH ONE booklet that will teach literacy in one year. Pastors and Imams please use your pulpits to promote literacy and your churches and mosques to teach literacy classes.
Source:Front Page Africa
September 08, 2020 04:33 UTC
Liberia: CPP Primary Violence Could Have Been Avoided, Says Opposition LP Chair
Senator Steve Zargo, speaking to FrontPageAfrica Monday blamed the violence on exuberant partisans who had high expectations and hopes of their individual candidates would emerge victorious. Senator Zargo says he believes that the violence also erupted because state security forces were not adequate enough to match the rival groups causing problems. Said Chair Zargo said he hopes the that the Alternative National Congress accepts the result under the spirit of the CPP and the voter perception survey that informed the engagement. Also notable is that while Taa attended to his injured partisans, an inconspicuous regrouping of the other parties without notice to our candidate took place to announce LP’s candidate, Edith Gongloe Weh as the CPP’s candidate. Mr. Zargo’s comments come as his party’s political leader, Senator Nyonblee Karnga-Lawrence (CPP, Grand Bassa) expressed regrets over acts of violence following Sunday’s chaotic end to primary held in Sanniquellie.
Source:Front Page Africa
September 07, 2020 19:15 UTC