Liberia: Finance Minister Samuel Tweah Concedes to De-ratification of Eton, EBOMAF Loan Agreements
FINANCE MINISTER SAMUEL TWEAH: “Those loans were never disbursed, the country did not receive any amount, so they are not loans. Predicated on this, the House of Representatives recently invited Minister Tweah, along with the Ministers of Justice and Public Works, Cllr. Representative Samuel Kogar (District #5, Nimba County) threatened to take the government to court if it does not pay the county social development fund in the tune of US$6.8 million within a month. In addition, he said the Government has refused to disburse the County Development fund (CDF) in the tune of US$800,000 appropriated in the national budget. “The government has been paying [Arcelor] Mittal Steel Social Development fund.
Source:Front Page Africa
July 06, 2020 02:37 UTC
Liberia: Inter-Religious Council Expresses Concerns over Growing Wave of Insecurity
The IRCL is a conglomeration of the Liberia Council of Churches (LCC) and the National Muslim Council of Liberia (NMCL). According to the group’s President, the high wave of insecurity in the country has the proclivity of scaring away potential investors and creating unnecessary tension in the nation. Bishop Brown made these comments in an exclusive interview with FrontPage Africa at his offices in Brewerville, outside Monrovia. Bishop Brown urged authorities of the Ministry of Justice to speedily investigate these matters to bring the perpetrators to book. “We are concerned about the level of security development in the country; the too many reports of growing insecurity in our communities.
Source:Front Page Africa
July 06, 2020 02:34 UTC
Liberia: LACC Clears Gregory Coleman of Allegations of Payroll Paddling, Double Emolument
Mr. Coleman was invited to appear before LACC investigators on August 13, 2019 to answer to multiple corruption charges, ranging from alleged payroll padding through the inclusion of employees of other ministries and agencies on the payroll of the NBC. MONROVIA – The Liberia Anti-Corruption Commission (LACC) has cleared Gregory Coleman, the former Director General of the National Bureau of Concessions (NBC) of allegations of double emolument, payroll paddling and illegal disbursement of public monies. Gregory O.W. Coleman and therefore declare him clear of all allegations levied.”FrontPageAfrica is yet to obtain a copy of the investigative report from the LACC, neither could the Communications Director, Mr. Edwin Clarke provide comment regarding the investigation when contacted. Gregory O.W.
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July 06, 2020 02:26 UTC
To Jay N. Sloh: Not A Eulogy, Just Random Thoughts
In a very Nagbe Sloh way, he called out the Minister of Public Works. Jay Nagbe Sloh was standing across the road, in front of the Ministry of Finance. He said Dr. Tarr was no longer enjoying the respect of the people in the Ministry. Almost every day, he wrote something about Liberia, the government or President Sirleaf. This is not a eulogy, just random thoughts about a great friend, a man of his word and a man filled with confidence, pride, and dignity.
Source:Front Page Africa
July 06, 2020 02:15 UTC
Liberia: Ministry of Internal Affairs Resolves Boundary Disagreement in Rivergee; as Minister Sirleaf Stresses Peaceful Co-existence
Minister Varney Sirleaf held a meeting in which both sides presented arguments. There was also visit to the disputed land, while surveyors took coordinates. There was also visit to the disputed land, while surveyors took coordinates. At the end, both parties agreed to divide the disputed land into half, thus settling the disputed perpetually. Meanwhile, the Minister Sirleaf has ordered the County Administration to ensure the immediate planting of cornerstone and billboard at the new border point.
Source:Front Page Africa
July 06, 2020 02:15 UTC
Liberia: Dr. Urey Named ‘Nelson Institute Rising Star Alumni Award’ Winner, Sets September 2020, Awards Day
“On behalf of the Nelson Institute, we are very pleased to inform you that you have been selected to receive the 2020 Nelson Institute Rising Star Alumni award” the letter said. Dr. Urey was nominated by Dr. Matthew D. Turner, his former Academic Adviser at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. In the recommendation letter, Dr. Turner attested to the numerous projects Dr. Urey has undertaking to better the lives of ordinary Liberians. According to the email, the award will be presented virtually at the Nelson Institute 50th Anniversary Celebration & 2020 Virtual Rendezvous on Friday, September 11, 2020, an event which is expected to be done online. The Nelson Institute Rising Star Alumni Award is an annual event that is conducted by Nelson Institute for Environmental Studies at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, in the America.
Source:Front Page Africa
July 06, 2020 02:15 UTC
Matters Arising from the Liberia National Bar Association’s Expulsion of Cllr. Nwabudike
This is the political block that publicly vowed to thwart the confirmation of Cllr Nwabudike as Chairman of the NEC. The Bar’s expulsion of Cllr Nwabudike is premised upon the fact that he is not a citizen of Liberia. Cllr Nwabudike is a victim of a system which is notorious for not keeping records. What have those who are waiving the banner of patriotism offer to this country that Cllr Nwabudike has not? For instance, what pecuniary benefit accrued to Cllr Nwabudike by him increasing his age from 1969, to 1965, to 1963, and to 1960?
Source:Front Page Africa
July 06, 2020 02:03 UTC
Liberia: The Political Variables and CDC Machiavellian Strategy Ahead of 2020 And 2023 Polls, How Dillon And CPP Can Avert This Predatory Plot
By Martin K. N. Kollie, [email protected], Contributing WriterWithout Montserrado, CDC and Weah’s second term bid is a DEAD DREAM. For example, CDC won the 2017 Presidential Election with 720,023 votes (61.5%) out of 1,198,984 total votes. CDC has never won a presidential election and can never win a presidential election in Liberia without winning Montserrado. In the run-off, CDC won Montserrado with 314,594 (62.9%) votes out of 508,080 total votes;2018 Senatorial By-Election – CDC Candidate Saah H. Joseph won Montserrado with 67,793 votes (54.8%) out of 125,374 total votes. Ahead of 2020 and 2023 polls, CDC along with its political leader George Weah is very desperate to get their political base (Montserrado) back.
Source:Front Page Africa
July 06, 2020 01:52 UTC
Liberia, a Nation with Inconsistent & Unreliable Opposition Politicians
The Editor,I have been reading and observing the various Liberian news outlets, where Liberian Politicians are relinquishing and leaving their various parties to join the ruling party. And these crossover politicians are the ones responsible for the current state of affairs of our nation. Therefore, I want to encourage our people that those politicians crossing over to the Ruling Party does not indicate that the ruling party is the way forward. Liberia needs trusted, reliable and consistent politicians that have a great sense of deliverable for the future of Liberia. However, those crossover politicians are coming over to the Ruling Party because they see the Ruling Party as the doorway for economic disaster and the continuation of corruption.
Source:Front Page Africa
July 06, 2020 01:41 UTC
Liberia: Father Jails Physically Challenged Son for Threatening His Life
He (Samuel Dean Jr) was complaint to the LNP by his father Samuel Dean Sr for threatening his life. However, according to the police charge sheet, Samuel Dean Jr was charged the crime of Terroristic Threats in violation of Chapter 14, section 14. Dean Sr added that he had to send his son to jail in order to save his life. I am tired with his behavior so let him go so I can live in peace,” Dean Sr added. “But still with his condition, he’s just don’t care about his life,” Dean Sr. narrated
Source:Front Page Africa
July 06, 2020 01:18 UTC
Liberia: Youth Media Group Welcomes U.S Anti-Human Trafficking Report
Monrovia – Youth Media Action (YMA) has welcomed the progress by Liberia in the fight against human trafficking after the country moved from Tier 2 Watch List to Tier 2 in the 2020 US State Department’s report. “It is in this vein, Youth Media Action (YMA) with support from Internews Liberia and USAID, began vigorous awareness campaign by working with high school press clubs in Montserrado and Nimba Counties to increase efforts in combating TIP, an effort that has harvested good results,” said Varmah Kamara, Youth Media Action Executive Director. Speaking to reporters in Monrovia on June 30, Kamara said the progress report is a manifestation that his organization’s efforts did not go in vain. Mr. Kamara pointed out that his organization engaged the fight against human trafficking very seriously not rest regardless of the gains made in the latest report. “We may celebrate the gains but cannot STOP now nor forget the huge tasks that lie ahead for full compliance.”
Source:Front Page Africa
July 06, 2020 01:18 UTC
Liberia: Essence Magazine vs. The Modern-Day Lynching of Richelieu Dennis
A POINT OF CORRECTION: Contrary to what has been reported, Richelieu Dennis says he has not resigned as CEO because he never was the CEO of Essence Communications. “One correction is that the press has wrongly reported that I stepped down as CEO of Essence Communications. I was never the CEO of Essence Communications. Essence Communications had TV specials, including the Black Women in Hollywood Awards; and live events, including the annual Essence Festival, which attracts more than 450,000 attendees annually. “One correction is that the press has wrongly reported that I stepped down as CEO of Essence Communications.
Source:Front Page Africa
July 06, 2020 00:10 UTC
Liberia: Foreign Minister Gbehzohngar Findley Petitioned to Contest Grand Bassa Senatorial Seat
The elders of Grand Bassa County: “We have come to petition you to contest the 2020 Senatorial election in Grand Bassa County. Petitioned to ContestTraditional leaders of Grand Bassa County along with youth and women groups on Thursday petitioned Findley to return to the county and represent them at the Senate by contesting the December 8 special election. The Traditional leaders headed by the Chief Grand Zoe of Grand Bassa Edward Garmah, said they have evaluated all of the aspirants and believe that Findley is the most suited to make a representation for them. “We have come to petition you to contest the 2020 Senatorial election in Grand Bassa County. Meanwhile, Minister Milton Gbehzohngar Finley assured the residents of Grand Bassa County of his commitment to reach out to President Weah to acquaint him with the Bassa people request for him to contest the Special Senatorial Election in Bassa.
Source:Front Page Africa
July 03, 2020 09:45 UTC
Liberia: House Summons JFK Memorial Hospital’s Management for ‘Grossly’ Leaking Fallen Colleague’s Photograph
Rep. Sloh of Sinoe County District #2 died on Tuesday, June 30, 2020 at the JFK Memorial Medical Center following a brief illness. Rep. Goshua also called on the management to explain its privacy protocols put in place at the hospital. “I like to use this medium to bring to your attention that the photograph of our colleague while admitted at JFK Memorial Hospital is currently grossly being displayed on social media with denigrating comments from all viewers,” he wrote. President George Weah on Wednesday, July 1 joined an array of government officials in paying homage to the fallen Sinoe County District #2 Representative. He spoke his mind and took on the Speaker when he felt the Speaker was not doing the right things.
Source:Front Page Africa
July 03, 2020 09:43 UTC
Naquetta Ricks Could Be the First Liberian-American Elected to a US State Congress
Now, the immigrant from the West Africa state of Liberia has a strong shot of becoming the first Liberian-American to win a seat in the Colorado House of Representative, a major US state. As an immigrant, Ricks says her main goal is to ensure that every immigrant or fifth-generation Coloradan will have an equal opportunity to succeed in life. “This means fighting at the State House for policies that expand quality of life for our residents. To understand the gravity of Ricks’ victory Tuesday, she only managed to raise $US15,056 and loaned her campaign another $1,000. On Thursday, Ricks told FrontPageAfrica, that her victory and imminent move to the State Capitol is about perseverance.
Source:Front Page Africa
July 03, 2020 09:22 UTC