Liberia: Absence of VP Jewel Howard Taylor from State Funeral of Fallen Lawmaker Raises Questions amid Report of further treatment planned in Accra, Ghana
Liberia: Absence of VP Jewel Howard Taylor from State Funeral of Fallen Lawmaker Raises Questions amid Report of further treatment planned in Accra, GhanaFrontPageAfrica has since learned that the VP’s absence was actually related to illness and she is due to for further treatment in Ghana’s capitalMonrovia – The noticeable absence of Vice President Jewel Howard Taylor from the state funeral of the fallen District No. FrontPageAfrica has since learned that the VP’s absence was actually related to illness. The illness, according to sources is not Covid-19 related although two tests for the killer virus have come back negative. The source said plans are underway to have the VP flown to neighboring Ghana for further treatment. “We are awaiting the COVID-19 tests results for those who will be accompanying her.
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August 11, 2020 05:37 UTC
Rep. Seboe Want ANC Political Leader Retract Statement Made Against Him
Cummings in my view who claim to seek a better Liberia should not be using politics in legal matter. In his Monday press conference, the CDC District 16 lawmaker disagreed with Cummings’ assertion and called on the ANC political leader separate court matters from politics. He needs to be given some legal drills since his obsession for political power has blinded his sense of reasoning. “I call on Mr. Cummings to retract his baseless statement and to honorably apologize to me.”Rep. Seboe is in a legal battle with Ms. Belvina Brooks who accused him of sexually harassing her. The group claimed that circumstances around Ms. Brooks one-night incarceration shows semblance of the abuse of power and use of influence.
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August 11, 2020 05:37 UTC
Liberia: Dr. Cassell Foundation Identifies with Visually Impaired And Needy Citizens From 12 Towns In Montserrado, Margibi Counties
Mr. Tapple E. Doe presents rice and cash to beneficiaries on behalf of the Dr. Cassell FoundationMONROVIA – A local charity organization operating in Liberia has identified with hundreds of visually impaired and less fortunate citizens in Montserrado and Margibi Counties. The group, named and styled, Dr. Cassell Foundation, donated 100 bags of American Delta parboiled and other imported rice worth a little over US$2800, and L$195,000 to the beneficiaries. “We are here today on behalf of the Dr. Cassell foundation. She used the occasion to urge other humanitarians and philanthropic organizations to emulate the good example of the Dr. Cassell Foundation. “Let me take this to extend our thanks and appreciation to the Dr. Cassell Foundation for this gesture.
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August 11, 2020 05:26 UTC
Liberia: Man, 30, Detained for Allegedly Trafficking 15 Persons into Liberia
MONROVIA – A 30-year-old man identified as Abu Kamara has spent his first night behind bars at the Monrovia Central Prison in connection to Qnet International alleged human trafficking case. In that investigation, FrontPageAfrica uncovered that Qnet International has allegedly been bringing children and young adults to Liberia from neighboring countries under the guise of job opportunities, travel opportunities, and scholarships. Following the publication, the Liberia National Police immediately raided the institution (Qnet International) offices in Paynesville City. Network marketing business with Qnet International.”According to Kamara, his work mate who brought the children to Liberia is currently in Guinea. It is unclear whether the company (Qnet International) will also be charged with the same crime (Trafficking).
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August 11, 2020 05:26 UTC
EDITORIAL: Guinea, Now Ivory Coast, Setting Bad Precedent with Plans to Extend Their Grip on Power
THE SAD REALITY is that President Ouattara did not have a backup plan following the sudden death of his handpicked successor, Amadou Gon Coulibaly, who died of a heart attack. OVER THE PAST FEW YEARS, MORE THAN eighteen heads of state have tried to remain in power by tweaking their countries’ constitutions. Among them: Namibian President Sam Nujoma, in 1998, Lansana Conte, president of Guinea, in 2001, and Gnassingbe Eyadema, president of Togo, in 2002. IN 2002, the Gabonese parliament voted to remove term limits from its constitution, allowing President Omar Bongo to run for a sixth term. SIMILAR EFFORTS to extend Presidential term limits have been made in Angola, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cameroon, Chad, Djibouti, Equatorial Guinea, Guinea, Niger, Nigeria, the Republic of Congo, Rwanda, Senegal, Sudan, and Uganda.
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August 11, 2020 05:26 UTC
Liberia: NaFAA Reacts to Environmental Justice Foundation’s Assertions on Chinese Trawlers; Says It’s Inciteful
NaFAA says the information and data provided in the report are fabricated, misleading, baseless, biased and a complete fallacy. According to a NaFAA release, the report has the propensity to create alarm on food security and environmental degradation. The National Fisheries and Aquaculture Authority notes that the Artisanal fishery sub-sector in Liberia is an open fishery. According to NaFAA, Liberia in addition to Togo, Senegal, Ghana and Nigeria, has successful experience in consolidating participatory data collection initiatives in the country. The decision relating to the status of licensing the vessels by NaFAA is still under a microscopic view bearing in mind the sustainable management of Liberia fisheries resources.
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August 11, 2020 05:15 UTC
Liberia: Cities Alliance Dedicates 20 Water Kiosks in Monrovia
Monrovia – Cities Alliance Liberia Country Program has dedicated 20 multipurpose water kiosks in Greater Monrovia, under the Comic Relief supported Community Upgrading funds (CUF) Project. “Cities Alliance recognizes that there are a lot of challenges such as lack of roads, housing and safe drinking water. These 20 water kiosks are those completed out of 50 being constructed under the CUF project and an additional five funded by WaterAid Liberia. The water kiosks in Weh Town, Paynesville will serve more than four thousand residents while the water kiosks in Blamo Town will serve more than ten thousand residents. The water kiosks are designed to host a space for small scale trade that provides the community with basic commodities.
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August 11, 2020 05:03 UTC
Liberia: Concerns Heighten Over ‘Inhumane Treatment’ of Farmers of Reserved Forest In Lofa County
Lofa County – Some farmers in Lofa County have called for an alternative livelihood since restriction has been placed on deforestation of land they used for agricultural activities. Under its Reducing of Emission of Deforestation and Forest Degradation (REDD+) plan, occupants of reserved forest areas are to be provided means of alternative livelihood including substantial farming. According to Howard, since restriction was placed on farmers from using the reserved forest, nothing has been done by the FDA to support residents to do sustainable farming. These promises, according to him, were the reasons why residents chose to leave the proposed reserved forest. This project accordingly is intended to train the affected community dwellers on how to carry out sustainable farming as a way of discouraging deforestation.
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August 11, 2020 05:03 UTC
Liberia: Financial Intelligence Unit Launches Library and Learning Center
The Library and Learning Center will serve as a catalyst in bridging the knowledge and capacity gap of the FIUMonrovia – With support from the Government of Liberia, the Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU) on Monday, officially launched its Library and Learning Center. The Library and Learning Center will serve as a catalyst in bridging the knowledge and capacity gap of the FIU and other institutions amongst others. According to Director Harris, he saw the need to add a Library and learning center to his institution because of the urge to empower his staff and other institutions as it relates to financial intelligence. “People who can detect and tell institutions and individuals what and what not to do as it relates to financial intelligence and integrity should be applauded,” lamented Min. “Regardless of our fight, we rely on you for transparency, supervision and accountability and that the pillars of financial intelligence be upheld in our country,” Davis said.
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August 11, 2020 04:51 UTC
Women Solidarity Inc., Partners Validate Simplified Version of the National Women Related Laws
MONROVIA – Women Solidarity Inc. (WOSI) has held a one-day validation exercise on the Simplified Version of the National Women Related Laws including the rape, inheritance and domestic violence law for onward distribution to local actors and stakeholders in Lofa, Nimba, Montserrado, and Grand Cape Mount Counties. The effects of the laws or policies have not been felt by those for whom they were formulated, women and girls. At least 600 community stakeholders (with women making up 50% of that number), from remote communities within rural Liberia will be educated about these national legislations on violence against women and children. Sunny A. George, emphasized that the Commission is committed to the fight to minimize the violations against women and girls. Bernard of the human rights commission also added that WOSI reached all 15 counties and applauded their efforts in simplifying the three laws.
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August 10, 2020 22:50 UTC
Liberia: Pres. Weah Sets up Committee to Probe Reported Breaches at NPHIL
It also follows a meeting the President held on Monday, August 10, 2020 with key health stakeholders and international partners supporting the country’s COVID-19 response. The committee, which has been given 72 hours to submit its findings, includes the following members:1. The President, Liberia Medical and Dental Council, LMDC – Chair2. Meanwhile, President Weah has suspended for time indefinite, the Director General of the National Public Health Institute of Liberia Dr. Mosoka Fallah for ethical, professional and administrative lapses. Dr. Fallah has been asked to cooperate with the investigative committee.
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August 10, 2020 22:01 UTC
The Liberia Marketing Association: An enabler of Economic Growth
But marketers noted that farmers were selling their produce to different buyers without concerns for their investments. Some farmers noted that marketers were always fixing prices, thereby undercutting whatsoever profit there was. Marketers noted that farmers did not consider the cost of transportation and prices of the same products coming from across the borders. Samuel Tweah noted that he was unaware of most of the explanations he was hearing. You can use that data to take loans from commercial banks to expand into other profitable businesses,” Minister Tweah said.
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August 10, 2020 16:06 UTC
Liberia’s Covid-19 Fight Entangled In Messy Intrigue As Head Of Public Health Institute Reportedly Throws Staffers Under The Bus
The issuance of conflicting COVID-19 results in recent time has diminished confidence in the accuracy of the testing which is crippling the fight against the coronavirus in the country. The nonsystematic dissemination of Laboratory results impedes compliance from the public and the IMS has observed over time that you have disseminated Laboratory results disregarding system setup by the IMS. The nonsystematic dissemination of Laboratory results impedes compliance from the public and the IMS has observed over time that you have disseminated Laboratory results disregarding system setup by the IMS. When we decided to shift it to Montserrado County Health for positive results and negative results through the Psychosocial and Mental Health Pillar. When, we decided to shift it to Montserrado County Health for positive results and negative results through the Psychosocial and Mental Health Pillar.
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August 10, 2020 10:18 UTC
Liberia: Housing Authority Celia Cuffy-Brown Gets Aware with Unilaterally Signing ‘Bogus’ Agreement; Commits Govt Assets
In July 2019, Ms. Cuffy-Brown single-handedly signed a 10-year agreement with AXHIS Liberia, an investor-owned, for-profit corporation engaged in development of affordable housing units. The contract, among other things, specifies that AXHIS would construct 50,000 housing units. AXHIS Liberia has now resolved to engaged the National Investment Commission (NIC) to investment incentives in order for it to carry on projects. Ms. Cuffy’s contract with the AXHIS Liberia is a remake of an earlier contract with GELPAZ for the construction of 50,000 housing units. Ironically, the investors who formed GELPAZ came back to Liberia re-registered the company under AXHIS Liberia with the same terms of agreement.
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August 10, 2020 04:50 UTC
Liberia: Ministry of Health Must Stop Giving Blind Eye To The Flagrant Disregard For Health Protocols
Many of the policy statements that have been made by Health Minister Wilhelmina Jallah to ensure adherence to the health protocol are mere lip service. THE FLAGRANT DISREGARD FOR THE HEALTH protocol by politicians while the MOH turn a blind eye is a complete mockery to the country’s response against the pandemic. Dr. Jallah must do the needful by working with the National Elections Commission to develop a public health protocol that will set the standard for political parties to follow. The rest of the world is watching the honesty of our COVID-19 response efforts. A rigid COVID-19 protocol that will be binding on all political actors must introduce the soonest.
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August 10, 2020 04:41 UTC