Liberia: House Summons Firestone Management Over Plan to Layoff 347 Workers
Representative Tarponweh further that it is not in the best interest of the Firestone management to abruptly announce a redundancy scheme without consulting the relevant government agencies or authorities, including the Liberia Legislature. The Committee’s meeting, which will also be attended by the Legislative Caucus of Margibi County, was prompted by the anticipated decision of Firestone Liberia to reduce her labor force by 374 employees from the Estates Department effective July 26, 2020. However, the Lawmaker has questioned the company’s reason for the anticipated redundancy, stating that the company’s first redundant workers were replaced with contractors. That deviates from Firestone Liberia Company recent reviewed and confirmed Concession Agreement. The reports of the anticipated redundancy have caused serious anxiety, limbo among workers within the concession area.
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July 01, 2020 02:48 UTC
Deputy Finance Minister for Fiscal Affairs Discusses Liberia’s Post Covid-19 Recovery Plan
“The Government of Liberia has drafted an economic recovery plan with the objective of ensuring that the fundamentals of the economy are strengthened. Samora P. Z. Wolokolie, Liberia’s Deputy Finance Minister for Fiscal AffairsHowever, plans to reopen the Roberts International Airport has gone ahead despite a one-week delay. “The Government of Liberia has drafted an economic recovery plan with the objective of ensuring that the fundamentals of the economy are strengthened. This recovery plan will touch every sector or the economy with the expectation that business will rebound from the effects of the pandemic.” – Samora P. Z. Wolokolie, Liberia’s Deputy Finance Minister for Fiscal Affairs. As part of a continental plan which includes Liberia, Minister Wolokolie said, “the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa is currently coordinating African finance ministers to mobilize US$100 billion financial support across Africa.”
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July 01, 2020 02:37 UTC
Labor Minister Craves American Government’s Support in Curbing Human Trafficking in Liberia
Monrovia – Labor Minister Moses Kollie has pleaded with the US Government to help Liberia improves its capacity to completely stop child labor and human trafficking in the country. “This government under the leadership of President Weah has developed special interest in stepping up the fight against trafficking-in-persons and today the administration has proven its preparedness,” Minister Kollie averred. In the latest human trafficking report by the US State Department, Liberia moves to Tier 2 after being the Tier 2 watch list for more than three years. She promised to continue working with the Ministry of Labor to ensure more awareness against human trafficking and child labor to sustain the gains. Madam Grunder furthered that the US government is willing to support Liberia in the training of law enforcement personnel, advising prosecutors and working with the Ministry of Labor to stop child labor.
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July 01, 2020 02:37 UTC
CBL Designates BICON To Liquidate 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 proceeding of International Insurance Company of Liberia (IICL). It can be recalled, that the International Insurance Company of Liberia limited (IICL) was incorporated and licensed in 2007 as an insurance company to carry out non-banking services life and non-life insurance business in Liberia. The International Insurance Company of Liberia limited (IICL) was relicensed by the CBL in 2014 in line with CBL reform of the insurance sector. Prior to the supervisory role prescription, the International Insurance Company of Liberia Limited was a major asset of the First International Bank, the Central Bank dissolved the International Insurance Company of Liberia limited Board of Directors, dismissed the Managing Director and appointed an acting Managing Director. The CBL decision is in keeping with section 11.4 of the New Insurance Act of Liberia and appoints the petitioner CBL as liquidator pursuant to the notice dated June 15, 2017, concerning the International Insurance Company of Liberia (IICL).
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July 01, 2020 02:15 UTC
Liberia Private Sector Executive Committee Launches “Web Portal” to Track Donations Given to COVID-19 Response Team
Monrovia – Liberia Private Sector Executive Committee (LIPSEC) has launched the first “Web Portal” which aims at showing accountability and transparency for donations that the government will receive from donors during the coronavirus crisis. The web portal is going to track donations that would be giving to the government by development partners to help eradicate the coronavirus out of Liberia. Speaking during the launch of the Web Portal, the Information Ministry Lenn Eugene Nagbe said the web portal will make the public understand what the government will be receiving and how the government will spend the funding or donated items from its partners. MICAT Boss added: “The web portal will also help us in our planning process. “I can recall that it was the private sector and the government which led to the defeat of the Ebola Virus.
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July 01, 2020 02:15 UTC
Andersen Global Adds Presence in Liberia
MONROVIA – Andersen Global announces an added presence in Africa through a Collaboration Agreement with full-service accounting firm BICON Inc. in Liberia, continuing the organization’s efforts to drive growth across its global platform and add breadth to its presence on the continent. BICON Inc. is a Liberian own certified public accounting and Forensic Investigation firm, The Partners are member of several international bodies. The partners have over twenty years of public practices and the staff are recruited from various Universities. The Monrovia-based firm provides an array of accounting services to clients in various industries, including merchandising, manufacturing, mining and agriculture. Established in 2013 by U.S. member firm Andersen Tax LLC, Andersen Global now has more than 5,000 professionals worldwide and a presence in over 176 locations through its member firms and collaborating firms.
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July 01, 2020 02:15 UTC
Liberia: House of Representatives Summons Top Cabinet Ministers over ‘Failed’ Eton, EBOMAF Loan Agreements
Though the government has not officially declared that the agreements have failed, the senior official of the World Bank, Henry G. R. Kerali in Fbruary 2029 disclosed that the Government of Liberia has set aside the Eton and EBOMAF loan agreements because they were not beneficial to the country. Capitol Hill, Monrovia – The House of Representatives has invited the Minister of Finance and Development Planning (MFDP), Samuel Tweah along with the Ministers of Justice and Public Works, Cllr. Frank Musa Dean and Mobutu Nyenpan to appear this Thursday, July 2, 2020 to give the status of the Eton and EBOMAF loans. It also includes the 185km road from Zwedru in Grand Gedeh County to Greenville in Sinoe County. The road construction projects, according to the government were expected to be completed in the first term of this administration.
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July 01, 2020 01:52 UTC
Jemima Wolokollie Reacts to Her Dismissal
According to the Executive Mansion, Ms. Wolokollie’s dismissal was triggered by “a string of actions incompatible with Deputy Minister Wolokollie’s status as a senior government official.”MONROVIA – Ms. Jemima Wolokollie has broken silence over her dismissal as Deputy Commerce Minister for Small Business by President George Weah, claiming if her dismissal was due to her stance exposing the wrongs in the ruling Coalition, then she has no regrets. Madam Wolokollie reacted to her dismissal through a Facebook post where she stated:“If by expressing my views about the wrongs within our party, CONGRESS FOR DEMOCRATIC CHANGE, has warrant my dismissal, then so be it. According to the Executive Mansion, Ms. Wolokollie’s dismissal was triggered by “a string of actions incompatible with Deputy Minister Wolokollie’s status as a senior government official.”Since announcing her intent to contest the senatorial seat for Montserrado County, Ms. Wolokollie who had been out of the public spectacle became vocal, especially on issues obtaining in the Coalition for Democratic Change (CDC). She had earlier said in an interview on SKY FM that though she is a CDCian, she carries a different and better vision for the county. Appearing on OK FM in Monrovia on Monday, Ms. Wolokollie threw jibes at Rep. Thomas Fallah who would have contested against in the CDC primaries for the Montserrado County slot, stating that his recent distribution of motorbikes in the county was an act of deception to lure the poor voters.
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July 01, 2020 00:33 UTC
Liberia: Rep. J. Nagbe Sloh of Sinoe County District 2 Has Died
The former lawmaker was tough-talking and on many occasions burst out on Speaker Bhofal Chambers for handling sessions in what he thought was a bias manner. MONROVIA – Sinoe County District 2 Representative J. Nagbe Sloh (Unity Party) has been pronounced dead at the John F. Kennedy Memorial Medical Center in Monrovia. In May, Rep. Sloh called on the Press Union of Liberia to institute a media blackout on Speaker Chambers after he revoked the Capitol Building accreditation of Truth FM’s Musa Kanneh. In February, he campaigned vigorously to see the ousting of Chambers as Speaker of the House. He noted at the time that Speaker Chambers was of no help to the President and the governing Coalition for Democratic Change (CDC).
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July 01, 2020 00:11 UTC
‘A Vision of the Future’ – Dr. Clarence Moniba Stages Optimism of a Better Liberia
A Vision for the Future brings to light the potential greatness and possibility of tomorrow’s Liberia that all people should dream and strive for collectively. MONROVIA – A 12-chapter video story authored by Dr. Clarence K. Monibah, A Vision for the Future, promises to showcase the optimism for a brighter future in Liberia. In this video, Dr. Moniba shares his insights to present a hopeful image of Liberia devoid of the economic, political and cultural tensions that have persisted throughout the country’s history. A Vision for the Future brings to light the potential greatness and possibility of tomorrow’s Liberia that all people should dream and strive for collectively. Clarence K. Moniba holds a Doctorate in Rhetoric and Professional Communications and two Master degrees, for Government (New Mexico State University) and Public Administration (Harvard University).
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June 30, 2020 23:37 UTC
Liberia: Former Defence Minister Brownie Samukai Tests Positive for COVID-19
The former defense minister made the call on Facebook where he announced his status. He wrote: “On Sunday 28 June, I took the bold step of testing for COVID-19. I urge others who may have been in close proximity with me in recent times to kindly volunteer to do your testing. As of June 30, Liberia had recorded 780 confirmed cases of which 420 active cases. There are 1,181 contacts that are under follow-up by the National Public Health Institute of Liberia.
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June 30, 2020 22:07 UTC
Liberia: Pres. Weah Dismisses Deputy Commerce Minister Jemima Wolokollie
According to the Executive Mansion, her dismissal was due to “actions incompatible” her status as a senior government official. MONROVIA – President George Weah has dismissed deputy commerce minister Jemima Wolokollie who recently declared her intention to contest the senatorial seat for Montserrado County and became vocal on what she believes are mishaps in the ruling Coalition for Democratic Change. Her dismissal was announced on the Executive Mansion website on Tuesday. According to the Executive Mansion, her dismissal was due to “actions incompatible” her status as a senior government official. She accused the party chairman and the Mayor of Monrovia of tribalism, especially amid the pending senatorial election.
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June 30, 2020 22:06 UTC
Liberia: Police Officer Who Recklessly Shot and Killed Woman in Paynesville Charged with Murder, Taken to Court
Liberia: Police Officer Who Recklessly Shot and Killed Woman in Paynesville Charged with Murder, Taken to CourtThe police concluded that Officer Dumo intentionally discharged his assigned 9mm Smith and Wesson pistol, thus causing the death of Mildred Kumba Tamba. MONROVIA – James E. Domo, the police officer who shot and killed a woman in Paynesville, outside Monrovia has been charged with murder and forwarded to court. Officer Domu then started beating his girlfriend while they were quarreling on their way home. Domu, according to the police attempted absconding the after noticing that he had killed Kumba. According to the police, even though Officer Dumo legally possessed the weapon, he failed to abide by basic rules governing the use of firearms which state:Treat all weapon as though it is always loaded.
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June 30, 2020 13:52 UTC
U.S. Embassy Monrovia Supports Liberian Joint Security Task Force Response To Covid-19 Pandemic
Monrovia – The U.S. Embassy in Liberia is proud to support Liberia’s response to the COVID- 19 pandemic. As a part of our assistance to Liberia’s civilian security agencies and Ministry of Justice, the U.S. State Department Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs (INL) provided personal protective equipment (PPE), including locally-procured N-95 and other disposable face masks, full-body disposable personal protective suits, alcohol-based sanitizing gel, and disposable medical-grade rubber gloves to the Liberian Joint Security Task Force. This support will protect security officials who engage with the public and are assigned to quarantine centers and hospitals as they respond to the COVID-19 health emergency that has spread globally. INL also donated 40 megaphones, protective covers, and spare batteries to the Liberia National Police, the Liberia Immigration Service, the Liberia Drug Enforcement Agency, and the Liberia National Fire Service to support their efforts to inform citizens about the health risks of COVID-19 and best practices to stay safe, and to strengthen the ability of security agencies to communicate with the public. The PPE and communications items, which are valued at $10,000, were procured through INL’s implementing partner Integrated Justice Systems International (IJSI).
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June 30, 2020 12:45 UTC
Liberia: Rep. Fallah Admits Meeting With Ex-Rebels, But…
REP. THOMAS FALLAH: “How can a meeting held in broad-day light on Benson Street be a secret meeting? Upon hearing of the report on OK FM, Senator Dillon reacted by expressing his disappointment in the two lawmakers. He posted to Facebook:Sen. Saah Joseph, we are watching you; God is watching even more! Thomas Fallah, Saah Joseph RespondSpeaking with FrontPageAfrica via a telephone interview, Rep. Fallah said he was invited to the meeting called by his colleague Senator Saah Joseph of Montserrado County. The meeting will be tomorrow because that was the plan,” Rep. Fallah said.
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June 30, 2020 10:46 UTC