Former Vice President Joseph Boakai Installs New Rotary Club of Sinkor Officers
MONROVIA – Former Vice President of Liberia Joseph Boakai installed Pauline S. Kwaboas President of the Rotary Club of Sinkor for the year 2020/2021 on Wednesday, July 1, 2020. The officers will oversee the affairs of the Rotary Club of Sinkor for 2020-2021 along with the directors of committees and the next President- Elect Florence Allen Johnson. The Rotary Club of Sinkor is one of three Rotary organizations in Liberia. He encouraged the Rotary Club of Sinkor to focus on young people because they are the future of the organization and the country. In her address, Mrs. Kwabo thanked the Almighty God for giving her the opportunity to lead the Rotary Club of Sinkor.
Source:Front Page Africa
July 07, 2020 03:11 UTC
Liberia: Court Sentences Man, 56, For Killing Pastor in Nimba County
Kewelleh was on trial for instantly killing a pastor of the First Assembly of God Church in Ganta. After killing Bryant Mesleh with his car, he took the car away and burned it and absconded. Robertson P. Mehn, Judge Roland Dahn and the County Attorney, John D.Miah, of allegedly receiving US$30,000 from Kewelleh to reduce the jail time to three years. Aaron Menmakeh, a resident of Guinean Road Community, was on trial for “instantly killing a 38-year-old Nigerian Oyiboredo O. Wilson in Ganta on July 9, 2019. According to Police sources, Menmakeh was wanted by the police and he has been involved with several allaged criminal activities in the county.
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July 07, 2020 03:11 UTC
Liberia: Deputy Justice Minister Found Liable For ‘Reckless Driving’ That Injured Three Children
Monrovia – The Traffic Court at the Temple of Justice Monday, July 6, found Deputy Justice Minister for Codification, Nyenati Tuan liable of reckless driving resulting to the injury of three children. The accident left three children riding on the motorcycle seriously injured. When the reconstruction was done by the Traffic Division of the Liberia National Police, when the Deputy Minister was held liable for the accident. Defendant Tuan took an exception to the ruling and announced an appeal to Criminal Court “B” at the Temple of Justice. But the mother of the three injured children, Jamesette Taylor who was in the court for the ruling, frowned on the posture exhibited by the Deputy Minister since the occurrence of the accident on March 1.
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July 07, 2020 03:11 UTC
Central Bank of Liberia Liquidates International Insurance Company of Liberia
Monrovia-The Central Bank of Liberia (CBL) has designated BICON Inc. a Certified Public Accounting and Forensic examination firm to institute compulsory liquidation proceedings of International Insurance Company of Liberia (IICL). IICL was incorporated and licensed in 2007 as an insurance company to carry out life and non-life insurance business in Liberia. The Central Bank appointed a Provisional Administrator to commission an independent audit of the IICL to determine its viability. In keeping with Section 11.4 (4) of the Insurance Act, 2013, the court appointed the Central Bank of Liberia as Liquidator. All claims should be directed to BICON Inc. located on Randall Street 1st Floor, Gibson Building adjacent Jeans Travis Building, beginning July 6, 2020 to September 30, 2020 or contact cell # 0886512681/ 0777101773 or email: [email protected] or [email protected].
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July 07, 2020 03:00 UTC
Leymah Gbowee: My Heartfelt Gratitude to You Mama Liberia Ahead of Your of Independence Celebration
I was extremely heartbroken as I sat and listened and argued as they described my Mama Liberia. You see Mama Liberia; I defended you. Mama Liberia, I believe in you, and I know that you will stand tall again amongst your peers. In a few years, your children will be proud to say I am a child, a descendant, and an ally of Mama Liberia. Mama Liberia, sweet Mama Liberia, know today and always that I remain loyal to you.
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July 07, 2020 02:48 UTC
Ordinary Citizens Served As Preys To Joint Security During Liberia State Of Emergency Period
SolutionsIn eradicating brutality and abuse against ordinary Liberians, affording limited responsibilities to the joint security would be a key factor. Point out Joint Security brutality, with statistics often highlighting particular issues. The escalations of brutality by Joint Security officers could result in them being sued, fired, or accepting liability. Often, another unfortunate consequence of high profile acts of Joint Security brutality is the damaging of community trust in the many dedicated officers who serve in a professional and respectful manner. Greater Joint Security transparency and accountability would be a welcome step towards a freer future.
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July 07, 2020 02:26 UTC
“Blaming the Wrong Victims”: According to Tarty Teh’s Letter to Ambassador George Washington et al
Needless to say President Doe has done everything wrong, and did so all by himself. A. Romeo Horton strove even harder to avoid being part of the era marking the rise of the African Liberian. His case is the most curious because he is an African Liberian, despite (or, should I say, because of) his most American name. Can you imagine James Baker saying about President George Bush what these current officials have said about President Doe? This brings me to the purpose for which I am writing this commentary to Tarty Teh’s letter addressed to Ambassador George Washington et al.
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July 07, 2020 02:15 UTC
Liberia: EU, UK Ambassadors Bid Pres. Weah Farewell
Monrovia – The Ambassadors of Britain and the European Union (EU) accredited to Liberia on Monday paid a courtesy call on the President of Liberia, George Manneh Weah to bid him farewell as they conclude their respective missions to the country. At the recent signing ceremony of a financing agreement between the European Union and Liberia recently, Ambassador Cavé, said the training of young people for the agriculture and energy sectors is a strong focus of EU support to Liberia. Ambassador Belgrove of Britain has also been central to his country’s partnership with Liberia since his placement in 2015. The Liberian Leader extolled both envoys for their service while conveying the gratitude of the Liberian people. He wished them well in their new undertakings and assured them of Liberia’s support.
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July 06, 2020 15:33 UTC
Analysis: Dismissed, Expelled Partisan Could Dampen Senatorial Midterm Elections for Ruling CDC
Political watchers say, the politics of the unfolding development regarding Wolokollie, has at least for now become a distraction for the ruling party, looking to unseat a popular Senator Dillon. Monrovia – This year’s Midterm Senatorial elections is more than just a race pitting the incumbent Abraham Darius Dillon against whoever the ruling Coalition for Democratic Change put up as a challenger. The ruling party must win here in the upcoming elections, if it has any chances of retaining the presidency in 2023 – and they know it. So, I’m going to run, and they asked me to step aside, I told them, no. “I’m going to be discussing with my political advisors, and I also have to go back to the organization – Liberians in support for Democratic Change, the largest auxiliary within the CDC.
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July 06, 2020 06:56 UTC
Liberia: NTA Boss, a German Citizen, Airlifted, Abandons Post Amid COVID-19
Report by Rodney D. Sieh, [email protected]FrontPageAfrica has learned that Mr. Herbie Teconbla McCauley, Managing Director of the National Transit Authority, a German citizen, was among those airlifted on April 6. The EU in Liberia recorded that around 150 European citizens and residents were flown back from Liberia and The Gambia to Berlin on a chartered aircraft. The EU Delegation wishes to express its gratitude to the Liberian authorities for making this flight possible. Monrovia City Mayor Jefferson Koijee could not be reached for comment and Mr. McCauley did not return a text message seeking a response. The five-year contract signed with the Senegalese firm, Numherit SA is aimed at installing cameras on all NTA buses and the construction of a new bus terminal.
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July 06, 2020 06:45 UTC
Liberia’s Embattled IMO Rep. Isaac Jackson Differs with Foreign Minister Findley; Says His Comments Are Misleading, Disrespectful to Supreme Court
Isaac W. Jackson Jr. has described recent statements attributed to Foreign Minister Gbehzohngar Milton Findley concerning his employment and qualification to bear Liberian diplomatic passport as misleading, shortsighted and disrespectful to the Honorable the Supreme Court of the Republic of Liberia. Reacting over the weekend from London, Jackson said after three years of heading Liberia’s diplomatic efforts and international relations, it is shocking and troubling that the Liberian Foreign Minister would publicly claim that he (Jackson) works for the IMO. He therefore sought the intervention of the Supreme Court of Liberia on the matter of his recall and replacement. Still not finally decided, the Supreme Court has instructed that the diplomatic passports of Jackson and his family which had expired, be renewed. “If the Honorable Supreme Court of Liberia ruled against us tomorrow, my family and I would be disappointed, as we believe the law to be squarely on our side.
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July 06, 2020 06:45 UTC
Interagency Payroll Clean-up Taskforce Organize Validation Workshop to Enforce National Biometric Enrolment
The Interagency National Payroll Clean up Taskforce comprised of the Civil Service Agency (CSA), Ministry of Finance and Development Planning (MFDP), Internal Audit Agency (IAA) and the National Identification Registry (NIR). MONROVIA – In an effort to the increased the removal of the ghost employees from the GoL Payroll through the use of the biometric enrollment for all government employees, the Interagency Payroll Clean-up Task Force through the Civil Servant Agency has started validation workshop at the Ministerial Complex in Congo Town. According to a release from the Taskforce, the workshop is organized to compile and validate the National Biometric Identification Cards of Government employees across the country. The objective of the validation is to ensure all Government employees are bio-metrically verified before receiving salary payment beginning July 2020. The Interagency National Payroll Clean up Taskforce comprised of the Civil Service Agency (CSA), Ministry of Finance and Development Planning (MFDP), Internal Audit Agency (IAA) and the National Identification Registry (NIR).
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July 06, 2020 06:33 UTC
EDITORIAL: Allegations Against Commerce Minister Warrants a Closer Look
Dismissed from her position as Deputy Minister of Commerce for Small Business Administration and expelled from the ruling Coalition for Democratic Change, Madam Wolokollie is telling all. Allegations that her former boss, Commerce Minister Professor Wilson Tarpeh, orchestrated a “well-organized crime” that involved a loan scheme for female marketers of the CDC. MADAM WOLOKOLLIE went further to state: “I will not take the responsibility for my boss, concerning this loan. ACCORDING TO MADAM Wolokollie, Minister Tarpeh “has the money” but has remain silent – an allegation FrontPageAfrica could not independently verify. ACCORDING TO MADAM Wolokollie, she did not touch a penny.
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July 06, 2020 06:22 UTC
Liberia: FY 2020/2021 Nat’l Budget Submission Delayed Due to “Exceptional Constraints” – Pres. Weah
Capitol Hill, Monrovia – President George Weah says the formulation of Fiscal Year 2020/2021 National Budget continues to be marred by ‘exceptional constraints’ in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic. “The formulation of the National Budget remains exceptionally constrained. “The formulation of the National Budget remains exceptionally constrained. This will enable us meet critical obligations prior to the approval of the budget,” the President pleaded. They expressed disappointment over the President’s continued delay in the submission of the budget, something he should have done more than two months ago.
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July 06, 2020 06:22 UTC
Liberia: Flood Victims in New Kru Town Frustrated over Govt. Failure to Find Lasting Solution to Sea Erosion
“They say they want to reclaim Montserrado County, but they are playing with New Kru Town. When they continue to play with New Kru Town, they will not be able to get Montserrado back. Although we are living along the coast, but we have influence over New Kru Town. “They say they want to reclaim Montserrado County, but they are playing with New Kru Town. When they continue to play with New Kru Town, they will not be able to get Montserrado back.
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July 06, 2020 06:18 UTC