Liberia: ‘Country Devil’ Beats Police Officers For Attempting to Effect Arrest in His Town
Report says Obadiah Garbee pointed the gun at his big brother after family confusion broke out among them and the Poro master [country devil] intervened to investigate the two in the Poro shrine. Both of them were accordingly charged seven animals (livestock) with L$8,500.00, which caused Nelson Garbee to escape to seek justice from the Liberia National Police. Based on the complaint from the Town Chief, the two police officers were sent to enforce an arrest, but citizens of the town insisted that the country devil was in control and therefore forced the two officers out of the town. A similar incident occurred in 2019 when some police officers had gone to enforce an arrest in Ganta. In early 2019 country devil allegedly flogged to death a 33-year-old man, Samuel Mansuo in Zuoplay Town in Doe Administrative district near Tappita in eastern Nimba.
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July 14, 2020 06:45 UTC
Liberia: Man Allegedly Kills Girlfriend, Sets Home Ablaze and Commits Suicide
Patience Sumo had requested a separation which was endorsed by the elders of the village and witnessed by relatives on grounds that she and her fiance were incompatible as they were often engaged in quarrels and accusations. “I Patience, I am saying Darius and I relationship should stop, we have talked, nothing has happened to improve the relationship and I want to be alone,” Patience stated in the document. “When Darius killed Patience, he escaped. Upon hearing the information, we ordered our men, because there is a community watch forum in our township. After his falling, we apprehended him and turned him over to the police in Kakata” James Weetor, Borlola Township Commissioner, told FPA.
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July 14, 2020 06:33 UTC
Liberia: MANCO, Leading Bleach Production Company, Employs 15 Contractors, Increases Wages for Employees Despite COVID-19
AssuranceIt can be recalled that employees and contractors of MANCO recently submitted a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) to the company’s management. Separate meetings have been held between the senior management team of MANCO and the employees and contractors to address their concerns. Mr. Fadel, however, assured the aggrieved employees and contractors that their concerns will be adequately addressed by the company’s management. Madam Deborah Smith maintained that the union will continue to engage the company’s management to address some additional concerns raised by the aggrieved employees and contractors. She requested all employees and contractors to return to work on Tuesday, July 14, as the company’s management takes steps to address their concerns this week.
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July 14, 2020 06:29 UTC
“Reckless & Undermines Nurses’ Sacrifices” – Liberia Medical and Dental Council President Describes Health Minister’s Statements at the Legislature
Was any survey conducted by the MOH to ascertain the high rates of infection among health workers? She called on the Health Minister to carry out an assessment to ascertain why health workers are getting affected, and to the extent, shying away from patients suspected of COVID-19. We are having a surge of the virus among health workers because resources are being misapplied.”“Dr. Was any survey conducted by the MOH to ascertain the high rates of infection among health workers? “Despite her refusal to attend meetings called by LMDC, LMDC has equally reached out to her in a face-to-face meeting to acquaint her with findings and to ascertain LMDC’s role in COVID-19 Response,” she further explained.
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July 14, 2020 06:15 UTC
The Rise of Dictatorship
Those who become dictators are not born “dictators.” The fact is that at some point in their lives, because of some internal or external influences, people develop dictatorial tendencies. Establishment of a parallel and friendly media network to conduct specific propaganda functions on behalf of the regime. Politicizing civil service institutions by placing regime friendly individuals in positions of authority rather than filling public offices with individuals based on their qualifications. Enforcing the law on an unequalled basis and eliminating the system of checks and balance etc. In the Liberian scenario, while there exists no full-blown dictatorship, we have seen some of the signs identified by Professor Walt in recent years including a relentless effort to silence the voices of dissent.
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July 14, 2020 06:00 UTC
The Threats Of Mental Illness(es) On Societal Wellbeing
Mental illness is not just an individual problem, instead, it is a societal problem the world needs to address and provide solutions for. It is about time society faces those mental illness issues/problems, provide solutions, and promote mental health. For example; “A kid under 18 watching a suicidal movie”, set off risk on their mental health state immediately. Some individuals see anxiety as somewhat form of excitement, meanwhile, it is increasingly contributing stiffness on thousands of mental health. Mental health is significant for societal wellbeing.
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July 14, 2020 06:00 UTC
Sexual And Domestic Abuse Seems To Have Intensified During The Lockdown In Liberia
The partial lock-down implemented by Government is seems to increase social tensions in Liberia leading to sexual abuse and domestic violence due to the difficult socio-economic condition in Liberia which has been exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic. Sexual violence in other countries is speckled during this quarantine period because it has been given a huge priority. Prolonged school closures and joblessness could also contribute to increase in domestic violence, teenage pregnancy, rape and many other abuses. People must be made aware of the signs of domestic violence and how and who they can approach for help. During this pandemic Sexual abuse and domestic violence against women should be a major pillar in the Government of Liberia framework to fight the COVID-19 pandemic.
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July 14, 2020 05:48 UTC
Liberia: National Public Health Institute Produces Conflicting COVID-19 Results
He/She is certificated by the National Public Health Institute of Liberia on this 10th of July 2020 to return to normal duties. Dr. Fallah who showed willingness to intervene and speedily ascertain his result requested his case number which he gave as 14842. His happiness over this result was short lived as Dr. Fallah later replied to inform him that his result came out positive. Political COVID-19 Results? Dr. Tokpah is now warning that every statistic from Liberia must be treated with caution, especially as it relates to the COVID-19.
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July 13, 2020 12:11 UTC
EDITORIAL: Liberia’s Recurring Culture Of Impunity Over SGBV
NOT A DAY, week or month goes by without some headline about an underage young girl being rape – or a young boy being molested or sodomized. The data covers Montserrado, Bong, Nimba, Lofa, Maryland, Grand Gedeh, River Gee and Grand Kru. THE WHEELS OF IMPUNITY is still turning and more and more victims are falling prey to a system of neglect and poverty. “This is also illustrated by the fact that SGBV is higher in rural areas where the SCORE Index found more fragility and higher victimhood. THE WHEELS OF IMPUNITY is still turning and more and more victims are falling prey to a system of neglect and poverty.
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July 13, 2020 06:11 UTC
Liberia: More Than 600 Cases of Rape, Sodomy, Abuses During COVID-19 State of Emergency
Authorities are also closely monitoring cases of aggrevated assult and sodomy, involuntary Sodomy with criminal Intent, rape and aggravate sodomy and statutory rape, bringing the total to 602. Globally, one in three womenworldwide have experiencedphysicaland/or sexualviolence by an intimate partner or sexual violence by any perpetrator in their lifetime. Domestic violence, rape and other forms of sexual violence against women and girls, including practices such as female genital mutilation and early marriage remained widespread. According to the UN Women in Liberia, Liberia continues to grapple with rising incidences of sexual and gender-based violence. Under Liberia’s Rape Law of 2005, statutory rape or sexual intercourse with minors is a non-bailable offence.
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July 13, 2020 06:11 UTC
USAID Congratulates The Central Bank Of Liberia On The Successful Printing Of L$4 Billion Banknotes
The USAID worked in partnership with Central Bank leadership and staff in providing a technical assistance program to realize improved management and the institution of international best practices in Central Bank operationsMONROVIA – The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) has congratulated to the management and staff of the Central Bank of Liberia (Central Bank) on the successful competitive procurement and printing of L$4 billion in Liberian Dollar Banknotes to help ease the liquidity situation in Liberia and provide ordinary Liberians access to the cash they need to pay for essential goods and services. USAID says it is proud to have worked in partnership with Central Bank leadership and staff in providing a technical assistance program to realize improved management and the institution of international best practices in Central Bank operations. As part of that program, the Central Bank worked with Kroll Associates (Kroll), an internationally recognized risk mitigation firm, to put in place a competitive, accountable, and transparent procurement process and to securely track the shipment of the new banknotes from the printer to the Central Bank’s vaults in Monrovia. We are pleased that the Central Bank will continue to work with Kroll to ascertain that the new banknotes are in full compliance with the contractual specifications and ensure their proper injection into the banking system and the broader Liberian economy. According to USAID, it looks forward to continuing to support this Liberian-led effort, managed and executed by the Central Bank management team and staff, in accordance with international best practices.
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July 13, 2020 05:48 UTC
Liberia: Long-Standing Syndicate Busted At Finance Ministry; L$6 Million Believed to Have Been Racketed
FrontPageAfrica has learned that Comptroller General Janga Kowo, with the consent of Finance and Development Planning Samuel Tweah, invited the National Security Agency to launch a full-scale investigation in the matter. Six employees at the Ministry of Finance have been suspended including the Director of Treasury Services Madame Lorpu Sworh. Six employees at the Ministry of Finance have been suspended including the Director of Treasury Services Madame Lorpu Sworh. Sources say authorities at the Ministry of Finance became suspicious when transactions in the account ran far beyond the normal amount that is normally withdrawn from such account. The Ministry then issues a check to the employee to draw their salary against the account after reconciling with the parent institution.
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July 13, 2020 05:48 UTC
Liberia: Dismissed Commerce Minister Jamima Wolokollie Vows to Expose Minister Wilson Tarpeh by “Letting the Cat Out of the Bag”
The Ministry’s account, he said was opened in 2019 in anticipation of the launch of the loan program and Ms. Wolokollie is one of the ‘A’ signatories to the account. The checks, he said were authorized and signed by former Minister Wolokollie. Ms. Wolokollie also requested and authorized a payment of US$8,380.80 to cover the cost of advertisements and associated activities that she said were needed to support the SDPDF. According to Minister Tarpeh, to guide the administration, management and operation of the loan program, MOCI and LBDI entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU). Before I got dismissed, that memo was written, Minister Tarpeh never addressed that memo,” she explained.
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July 13, 2020 01:18 UTC
Indian Businessmen Robbed of over US$80k, L$400k In Vai Town
Report by Obediah Johnson, [email protected]The business center is engaged into the wholesale of alcoholic beverages, merchandise and other basic commodities. He spoke in an exclusive interview with FrontPageAfrica at his business center in Vai Town over the weekend. The home of the victims where the ‘armed robbery’ took place is located just a stone throw away from the business center. He disclosed that two motorbikes were used by the suspected armed robbers to carry on their mission, but one of the motorbikes was left behind by them. Statements were extracted from the managers of Mukesh Business Center over the week end, while one of the motorcycles allegedly used by the suspected armed robbers has been impounded.
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July 13, 2020 01:07 UTC
Liberia: VP-Howard- Taylor Consoles Families of Fallen Mont. County Lawmaker
Monrovia – Liberia’s Vice President Jewel Howard-Taylor Friday July 10, 2020, visited the Sinkor residence of fallen Montserrado County District # 9 Representative Munah Pelham-Youngblood to console the bereaved family. Her visit with the bereaved family, according to a Press Release from the office of the Vice President, followed similar visit recently, by His Excellency, President George M. Weah. The first Liberian female Vice President in brief remarks, encouraged the mother of the fallen lawmaker, Elizabeth S. Pelham to trust and continue to reference God for lasting comfort and peace as she mourn the death of her daughter. Noticeably overwhelmed by grief, Chief Dr. Howard-Taylor said the passing of the young Liberian female lawmaker is a serious hit to the struggle for gender equality and women empowerment in Liberia. She urged the family of the fallen lawmaker to take solace in the Lord and called on Liberians to remember them in their prayers.
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July 13, 2020 00:22 UTC