Liberia: Senator Nyonblee Karnga-Lawrence Regrets Primary Violence in Nimba
We know we will face difficulties along the way but our determination to succeed for the Liberian people should never be underestimated. “As a leader of the CPP, I express deep and heartfelt regrets for the acts of violence which obtained at the CPP Primary in Nimba County,” the Senator said in a statement Monday. Senator Karnga-Lawrence said: “The CPP is a response to the call of the Liberian people to heal and unite not just the opposition community but also the country. “We thank the Liberian people for their continued support for the just cause and noble objectives of the CPP. Finally, we thank the Liberian National Police for restoring calm and order at the primary venue in Nimba County.
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September 07, 2020 18:00 UTC
Liberia: Alternative National Congress Rejects CPP Nimba Primary Result
The refusal of Madam Gongloe’s team to allow ANC’s candidate to enter the stage was avoidable and should not have happened. We also want to highlight the issue of primary results circulated on social media by other constituent parties’ members from a process which the ANC’s candidate and delegates were not part. In the absence of ANC’s 45 delegates, the other 3 parties equal 135 delegates. Who are the six (6) persons voting for Taa Wongbe when ANC delegates did not return for fear of their lives and were not present? As such, the CPP has no candidate for Nimba county until these issues are addressed.
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September 07, 2020 17:43 UTC
Orange Prepares To Implement Liberia Telecommunications Authority Imposed Surcharges
In February 2019, the Liberia Telecommunication Authority (LTA) released LTA Order: 0016-02-25-19 which introduced floor prices on voice and data calls. Orange believes that mobile and data price increases have a negative impact on its customers, as well as its operations in Liberia. The Group has a total customer base of 253 million customers worldwide at 30 June 2020, including 208 million mobile customers and 21 million fixed broadband customers. Orange is also a leading provider of global IT and telecommunication services to multinational companies, under the brand Orange Business Services. Orange and any other Orange product or service names included in this material are trademarks of Orange or Orange Brand Services Limited
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September 07, 2020 10:07 UTC
Cummings: ‘The Primary Was Not Free and Fair’; Condemns CPP Violence in Nimba
MONROVIA – The political leader of the Alternative National Congress and Chairman of the Collaborating Political Parties (CPP) has condemned the primary in Nimba County which was characterized by violence among opposing sides contesting for the same ticket. In a social media post, Mr. Cummings stated, “Everyone deserved to be given a chance to participate in the primary process in a safe, free, and fair environment. Mr. Cummings: “We, as the CPP, cannot claim to be different and act the same. Violence is never the solution and will not be the solution in the CPP. We cannot conduct ourselves in such a manner and expect to win the confidence of the Liberian people.
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September 07, 2020 07:52 UTC
Liberia: Public Works Minister to be Flown to Ghana Today for Further Treatment; Shows Signs of Gradual Recovery at JFK
Liberia: Public Works Minister to be Flown to Ghana Today for Further Treatment; Shows Signs of Gradual Recovery at JFKFrontPageAfrica has learned that President George Manneh Weah, who was given an update of the minister’s condition, ordered his Finance Minister Samuel D. Tweah to make US$150,000 available to fly the minister for further treatment. The breaking news on social media is false.”Mr. Nathaniel McGill, Minister of State for Presidential Affairs, posted:“I have been following very closely, and with prayerful attention, the development of the Public Works Minister’s health condition. Meeting at Public Works – Day of the strokeIn the aftermath of the minister falling off, speculations were rife regarding the circumstances that may have triggered the stroke. We had met three times – with two of those meetings being held at the Ministry of Public Works. “We were simply trying to solve some problem for public works and Minister Mabutu agreed that we have these meetings to sort things out,” said the source.
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September 07, 2020 06:00 UTC
LIBERIA: Justice Ministry, Judiciary Should Be Blamed For Lingering Threats From Notorious Criminals Like Kesselly Mulbah
THE NEWS of notorious armed robber Kesselly Mulbah alias “Kezo” reappearance in the community despite his previous arrest has renewed an unending debate about the flaws of Liberia’s criminal justice system. FROM RAPE TO MURDER, from armed robbery to auto theft, re-offenders are often allowed to slip through the cracks of our criminal justice system. This, we think, is at the fulcrum of the many problems dogging our criminal justice system and one of the reasons why crime persists. WE ARE ALSO AWARE, like most Liberians, that many criminal cases are irritatingly messed up by Police investigators who, according to the criminal justice system of this country, are at the first layer of criminal prosecution. Unless good cause is shown, a court shall dismiss an indictment if the defendant is not tried during the next succeeding term after the finding of the indictment.
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September 07, 2020 05:48 UTC
Liberia: Supreme Court Ruling Lands Orange Liberia in Similar Predicament that Led Niger Dilemma in 2018
Zamani is wholly owned by Mr Mohamed Rissa of Rimbo Invest and Mr Moctar Thiam of Greenline Communications, both minority shareholders of Orange Niger. Ruling Deals Major Blow to OrangeDespite initially flirting with the idea of leaving Niger, Orange remains there. They made the same threats in niger when niger increased their taxes few years ago. “Therefore, the Board of Orange Liberia instructed Mr. Mamadou Coulibaly, as CEO of the company, to make a case before the Courts of Liberia. For the foreseeable future, it remains to be seen what Orange Liberia does moving forward.
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September 07, 2020 05:48 UTC
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