ALJA Condemns COP’s Lawlessness in Monrovia
However, the situation was later brought under control by the intervention of officers of the Liberia National Police (LNP). Meanwhile, ALJA is urging Monrovia City Mayor, Jefferson Koijee, to desist from making irresponsible public pronouncements that have serious security implications on the lives of Liberians. ALJA says as city mayor, Mr. Koijee’s term of reference doesn’t give him the authority to set up militia groups in Monrovia or dabbles into national security matters. Furthermore, the Association notes “Being a city mayor doesn’t make Mr. Koijee a spokesman of the Liberian government”. ALJA is a conglomeration of current and retired Liberian journalists residing in the Americas.
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June 30, 2020 09:33 UTC
The Unique Sound of Blaqkongo: Artist With Liberia-Ghana Roots Trending With Unique, Rare House Music
We explored Deep House, Tech House, Techno and everything else in between. It is a music borne out of his early influence ranging from 90s Deep House and Jazz, to Hip Hop, Bossa Nova and Central & West African Music. The artist currently resides in Cape Town, South Africa. Based in Cape Town, South Africa, the DJ and Producer got into 90s Deep House, Jazz and of African percussive music as a kid. “I got into House Music when I was around 10 or11.
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June 30, 2020 05:21 UTC
Liberian Community in Sweden Donates Rice to Nurses at Three Major Hospitals
MONROVIA – Amid the COVID19 pandemic devastation, the Liberian community in Sweden have embarked on a fundraising effort to donate rice to Liberian nurses at three of Liberia’s major hospitals. The Liberian Swedish Association, LSA, is a non-profit Liberian community-based organization in Sweden. It is the umbrella organization for Liberians residing in Sweden, children born of Liberian parents, and Swedes that have once lived or work in Liberia – that are considered friends, and supporters of Liberia. The total of 150 bags of rice was distributed among these hospitals, with each receiving 50 bags. Overall, a little under $3,000 USD was spent for the initiative, in term of cost of rice, logistics, and other miscellaneous expenses.
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June 30, 2020 05:11 UTC
Liberia: 1st Lady’s Brother Trying to Revive Marcus Garvey’s Unfulfilled Vision; Dismisses Mining Claims
In his capacity, as head of the UNIA, Mr. Duncan, who has led the organization since August 2016, is responsible for the entire working and carrying out of all commands. Said Mr. Duncan: ‘Since I was 17-years-old – after reading Marcus Garvey’s book, it was my vision to live in Liberia. At that point I learned about Garvey’s interest to form a city or start a program in Liberia as it relates to the black man,” Mr. Duncan said Monday. Asked whether he has made any effort to reach out to the Senate or the national legislature, Mr. Duncan said: “This is not to deal with the government. “Since I was 17 years old – after reading Marcus Garvey’s book, it was my vision to live in Liberia.
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June 30, 2020 04:52 UTC
‘We Don’t Engage in Politics’ – Orange Liberia Reacts to Interrogation of CEO over Violent Protest
“Under no circumstances does Orange support politics nor has the company or any of its executives been involved in political actions directly or indirectly. Orange Liberia has been strongly opposed to the government’s imposition of additional charges and has taken the matter to court. The GSM Company indicated that Mr. Coulibaly was instructed by the Board of Directors to make a case before the Courts of Liberia. In April 2016, Orange Group announced the completion of its acquisition of the mobile operator Cellcom. Orange Liberia: “Orange Liberia has invested more than USD $100 million in Liberia since 2016 to provide digital and financial inclusion to the Liberian people and is a key partner in progress for the country’s development agenda.”In 2017 and 2018, the Liberia Revenue Authority awarded Orange Liberia the best tax payer award.
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June 30, 2020 04:41 UTC
Liberia: Leaked Audio Exposes How CARI Heads Plotted to Steal Entity’s Assets
An audio in the possession of FrontPageAfrica has revealed that Findley and Tokpah connived to steal the generator. According to the police, Tokpah admitted to removing the generator from CARI compound, but couldn’t state where he took it. Leaked Audio Links Findley To Stolen CARI GeneratorBut an audio in the possession of FrontPageAfrica has revealed that Findley and Tokpah connived to steal the generator. Findley, Tokpah celebrate plot to sack JomahAlso, in the audio, Findley and Tokpah were heard celebrating the dismissal of the former director of the fishery department at CARI, Nykoi Jomah. “I warned Jomah, I warned him, I warned him.
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June 30, 2020 01:41 UTC
LIBERIA: The Unhealthy, Recurring Vibes Between President Weah And His Vice
DURING THE FORMER regime of Ellen Johnson-Sirleaf, Vice President Joseph Boakai’s home was always blocked to traffic. SADLY, THIS is not the first time Mr. Smith has been involved in scuffle with the Vice President. LAST WEEKEND, the ruling party embraced Senator Henry Yallah, who has had several differences with the Vice President, into its fold. PRESIDENT WEAH AND HIS vice president owes it to those who elected them and the Liberian people to maintain a steady course for whatever time they have left at the helm of leadership. With the feud full-blown in full view of the public, nothing will stop the next official from disrespecting the vice president, especially, if the President continues to keep his mouth shut!!
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June 30, 2020 01:18 UTC
Liberia: Police Officer Accused of Brutalizing 28-Year-Old Woman in Detention at Zwedru Police Station
The reports said, while in detention, Officer Beh allegedly started raining insults on Wulue, calling her a prostitute and a street girl. ZWEDRU, Grand Gedeh County – The Civil Society Group in Zwedru, Grand Gedeh County has accused an officer of the Liberia National Police (LNP) identified as Lexington Beh of ‘unmercifully’ beating a female in detention at the police station in Zwedru. According to reports, the survivor, Patience Wulue, 28 was arrested on June 20, 2020 and detained by officer Beh on the orders of the Police Commander of Grand Gedeh County. The reports said, while in detention, Beh allegedly started raining insults on Wulue, calling her a prostitute and a street girl. Last weekend an officer of the Emergency Response Unit (ERU) of the Liberia National Police reportedly shot dead a woman in the 72nd Community in Paynesville, outside Monrovia.
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June 30, 2020 00:56 UTC
Liberia: Overstretched Healthcare System Possible Cause of Rising Covid-19 Cases
“The already weak and stretched health care system is getting overstretched. Even those who are tested and confirmed including the asymptotic are not told to isolate either in their homes and monitor. “The already weak and stretched health care system is getting overstretched. “There are already cases in the communities that are not tested but going into crowded political rallies and other forms of gatherings. Even those who are tested and confirmed including the asymptotic are not told to isolate either in their homes and monitor.
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June 30, 2020 00:56 UTC
Liberia: Rotunda of the Legislature taken over by Water
MONROVIA – The rotunda of the Capitol Building continues to leak and less attention has been given to the menace which occurs every rainy season. The Legislature of Liberia is the bicameral legislature of the government of Liberia. Sessions are held at the Capitol Building in Monrovia. The House of Representatives contains 73 seats, with each county being apportioned a number of seats based on its population. Both House and Senate seats are filled through direct election, with candidates who gain a plurality of the vote-winning their contested seats.
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June 30, 2020 00:45 UTC
Liberia: Female Club, Determine Girls, Unveil L$2.8m Bus
Monrovia – Liberia’s female football club, Determine Girls FC, has unveiled its new bus ahead of the 2020/2021 LFA League season which might probably kick off in October this year. Determine Girls FC has seen tremendous transformation in the past months after signing three top players including a striker for the Guinean league. “As we await the new league season, we are pleased to unveil our new team bus. A 22-seater fully AC [airconditioned] bus valued at L$2.8M (US$14,000),” the club posted on its Facebook page on Monday. “As the first Liberian women’s football club to own a bus, we will continue to wisely use support funds from the Liberia Football Association (LFA) and FIFA in order to build our club and contribute to the development of women’s football in Liberia.
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June 30, 2020 00:33 UTC
Liberia: Bishop Kortu K. Brown Urges President George Weah to Lead the COVID-19 Fight from the Forefront
Bishop Brown indicated that President Weah must take up what he calls a “public role” to ensure that the virus is eradicated from Liberia. MONROVIA – The President of the Inter-Religious Council of Liberia (IRCL) Bishop Kortu K. Brown has called on President George Manneh Weah to take a lead role in the fight against the coronavirus pandemic in the country. Bishop Brown indicated that President Weah must take up what he calls a “public role” to ensure that the virus is eradicated from Liberia. “The Coronavirus fight is not just for the Ministry of Health, or the National Public Health Institute. I believe that the President of the Republic of Liberia must take a more public role in the fight against the Coronavirus”.
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June 30, 2020 00:33 UTC
Liberia: SOS Call To Save Two Ailing Coaches
LIFOCA, in a statement issued during the weekend, said it is seeking financial assistance from its members and the public to identify with the two ailing coaches who have contributed to the development of football over the years. According to the parent body of coaches in Liberia, it is deeply saddened by the illness of coach Jokar Wreachar and Robert Lartey, while calling for support to fund the pair treatment. Coach Jokar Wreachar, who played for Lone Star and Invincible Eleven in the 1980s before going on to coach IE, has been suffering a strange foot illness since 2007. Coach Wreachar was on the coaching staff that won the Nigerian Premier League with Enyimba FC in 2004 before returning home in 2007 to join the technical team of the Lone Star. During a radio interview in Monrovia, he revealed how he returned from Nigeria with the foot illness and has since struggled with the pain.
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June 30, 2020 00:11 UTC
‘Legislature Gave No Authorization’ – Prosecution First Witness in Central Bank of Liberia L$16 Billion Trial
Boakai made the revelation on Monday, June 29, at the Criminal Court ‘C’ when he took the witness’ stand. Witness Boakai is the Program Manager for Enforcement and Investigations at the Liberia Anti-Corruption Commission (LACC). He continued: “We also saw a communication dated August 7, 2017, written and signed by former President Ellen Johnson-Sirleaf addressed to Hon. Joseph K. Jallah, legal counsel of the CBL at the time, in September of 2017,” he said. He added that the investigation also established that the total amount of Liberian dollars printed was L$13,004,750,000.00 instead of the L$10 billion.
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June 30, 2020 00:11 UTC
Liberia: New Kru Town Jamboree Hits Home With Food Distribution
The Jamboree distributed 560 bags of rice in different communities from June 5-8BUSHROD ISLAND – The name, New Kru Town Jamboree, comes to mind like a group solely organized to socialize or merry make. It is made-up of people, who hail from the Borough of New Kru Town and reside in the United States of America. The Jamboree distributed 560 bags of rice in different communities from June 5-8 (excluding June 7). We once lived in New Kru Town and know the every day’s hustle for some of us. Christmas apparently came too early for Esther Chie, one of the beneficiaries from the distribution at the town hall.
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June 29, 2020 23:37 UTC