Liberia: Dr. Joseph Korto, Presidential Candidate in ’05, Education Minister is Dead
Family sources confirmed to FrontPageAfrica that Dr. Korto died on Sunday, June 21st, 2020 in a Delaware Hospital. The foundation had been dormant until Dr. Korto took over in 2001 and helped raise the organization’s profile. Sirleaf rewarded Dr. Korto with the position of Education Minister in her Cabinet after taking office in 2006. At the time, Dr. Korto campaigned on a message of development, unity and the educational advancement of the county. Dr. Korto has a background as a teacher and holds a doctorate in education from the Catholic University of America in Washington, DC.
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June 23, 2020 19:07 UTC
Liberia: Ruling Party Says ‘There will be No Sacred Cows’ in Senatorial Elections Primary
Mr. Morlu said the ruling party is determined to be a dominant force in the Midterm 2020 elections scheduled for December 8, 2020. “We believe in our delegates and trust their judgment in making the right decision by putting up the best candidates across the country that will defeat anyone that would stand against the CDC. We will put out the best of the best and we will defeat our opponents.”Mr. Morlu added that the announcement of the primary is a result of consultation with the National Executive Committee. “Consistently, a ‘Primaries Organizing Committee’ has been formed and constituted, naming partisan Jefferson T. Koijee as Chairman, Partisan Alexander Saydee, Co-Chairman, Partisan Eric Kpayea, and Secretary amongst others. As the party enters a crucial and important phase, Mr. Morlu encouraged all partisans to continue to remain peaceful, law-abiding and tolerant at all levels, ensuring that the collective interests of our people—the interest of the Party—Remains Supreme.”
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June 23, 2020 02:03 UTC
Liberia: Internal Wrangle Within the NPP Seeks to See VP Jewel Howard Taylor Step Down as Standard Bearer
Monrovia – The on-again; off-again Jewel Howard Taylor saga is back on, apparently. Suspended party chair, James Biney, Secretary-General Andrew Peters and George Mulbah filed a petition for Declaratory Judgment against their Standard Bearer, the Vice President, Howard Taylor. In 2019, Mr. Biney claimed that the real issue between he and the Vice President is her ambition to run for President in 2023. “This is a wakeup call to all well meaning partisans that it about time that SB Jewel Howard Taylor “Resign and take her Exit Now!! !” from the party leadership and give a chance for the reunification and rebuilding of the party for 2020 and 2023….Jewel Howard Taylor Stepdown Action Group!
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June 23, 2020 00:16 UTC
Liberia: 4 Suspects Sought in Death Of NPFL ‘General’ in Canada
The suspects forcibly entered the home where a physical altercation occurred which culminated with the victim being shot by one of the suspects. The suspects forcibly entered the home where a physical altercation occurred which culminated with the victim being shot by one of the suspects. Horace Acknowledged NPFL Ties in ‘09Horace arrived in Canada about a decade ago. Of course I was NPFL,” he said during a brief telephone conversation, referring to the National Patriotic Front of Liberia by its initials. It is a horrible thing to talk about.”Despite War Crimes Act, Canada Unlikely to ProsecuteHarmon said he was saved by the intervention of another NPFL commander named Turtle Bone.
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June 23, 2020 00:00 UTC
COVID-19: A Collective Adherence to Health Protocols Can Get Liberia Back to Normalcy
ON JUNE 19, the National Public Health Institute of Liberia reported 601 confirmed cases of COVID-19. THIS SHOWS the level of carelessness Liberians continue to exhibit towards the COVID-19 fight. Though the national tally of confirmed Covid-19 cases may indeed be increasing slowly compared to many other countries, the numbers have continued to rise. It is our hope that all citizens and residents of Liberia will own the fight against COVID-19 knowing that until there is a collective adherence towards the basic health protocols, life would never come back to normalcy and the country will continue to plunge into hardship and underdevelopment. HAVING SAID that, it is our hope that, all citizens and residents of Liberia will own the fight against COVID-19 knowing that until there is a collective adherence towards the basic health protocols, life would never come back to normalcy and the country will continue to plunge into hardship and underdevelopment.
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June 22, 2020 23:48 UTC
Liberia: Sen. Dillon Takes Govt to Task Over Lack of Transparency Over US$9 Million of COVID-19 Food Distribution Fund
Monrovia – Senator Abraham Darius Dillon(Liberty Party, Grand Bassa) has taken Commerce Minister Wilson Tarpeh and the World Food Programme Liberia to task over the lack of transparency and accountability regarding the COVID-19 food distribution. “One month passed and Wilson Tarpeh was summoned, when I particularly, was granted the time to speak, I reminded him. What is this administrative cost – for Wilson Tarpeh, for Samuel Tweah them – and all of those on that steering committee. If we have a strong leadership that don’t think we should stand up at all, many times for the people, Wilson Tarpeh won’t be walking around. But Wilson Tarpeh is distributing food.
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June 22, 2020 23:36 UTC
Liberia: World Lebanese Cultural Union of Liberia COVID-19 Clinic Set to Begin Operations to Boost Government’s Efforts in the Coronavirus Fight
Liberia: World Lebanese Cultural Union of Liberia COVID-19 Clinic Set to Begin Operations to Boost Government’s Efforts in the Coronavirus FightThe 53 beds-Clinic is being used as a quarantine center and the treatment of persons affected by the coronavirus. MONROVIA – The 53 beds Clinic turned over to the Government of Liberia by the World Lebanese Cultural Union of Liberia (WLCU) formally opens today, June 23. The construction and equipment of the facility is estimated at U$350,000.00, funded by the Lebanese residents in Liberia and the anti-COVID-19 special task force of the Lebanese Community in Liberia. WLCU President Ahmed Wazni said the opening of the clinic today fulfilled the long-time aspirations and desire of the Lebanese community in Liberia. WLCU President Wazni thanked members of the Lebanese community for the great sacrifices as well as the implementing government Ministries and Agencies in making the Clinic operational today.
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June 22, 2020 23:36 UTC
Liberia: Criminal Court ‘C’ Orders National Port Authority Boss Arrested for Contempt of Court
Monrovia – Criminal Court ‘C’ Judge Yamie Quiqui Gbeisay has ordered the arrest of the Managing Director of the National Port Authority(NPA), Mr. Bill Twehway, his deputies, Assistant managers, including the legal counsel on contempt charges. Judge Gbeisay issued the arrest order over the officials’ refusal to obey the court citations, writ of summons and court orders served on them relative to a container. Based on that, the informants filed a summary proceeding against Judge Jallah to the Crinimal Court ‘C’ to show cause why he (Judge Jallah) cannot hold the NPA Management in contempt for failure to respect the court( Monrovia City Court) order. During the hearing of the Summary proceeding, Judge Yamie Quiqui Gbeisay of Criminal Court C ordered Judge Jomah S. Jallah to summon the Managing Director of the NPA, Hon. But the Management of the NPA failed and delibrate refused to obey the court orders to turn over the Container.
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June 22, 2020 23:15 UTC
Liberia: Repatriation Flight Takes Off From RIA, Ahead of Resumption Date
Liberia: Repatriation Flight Takes Off From RIA, Ahead of Resumption DateBishop J. Allen Klayee, Managing Director to head the Liberia Airport Authority told FrontPageAfrica that the fight was a repatriation flight arranged by the Indian Community to take Indian citizens homeMonrovia – A repatriation flight bound for New Delhi India took off from the Roberts International Airport Monday, seven days before Liberia’s main airport is scheduled to open. The flight, FrontPageAfrica has learned was arranged by Euroworld and chartered by TurkishAirlines, which charged $US1,375 for economy and US$1,950 for business class. FrontPageAfrica has learned that at least 100 passengers were on the flight. Bishop J. Allen Klayee, Managing Director to head the Liberia Airport Authority told FrontPageAfrica that the fight was a repatriation flight arranged by the Indian Community to take Indian citizens home. Mr. Sailas Thangal, the Indian Ambassador accredited to Liberia confirmed to FPA Monday that the flight was sanctioned by the Indian government.
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June 22, 2020 23:15 UTC
Liberia: Five Injured, Hundreds Homeless after Violent thunder Ravages Zota District in Bong County
The storm destroyed a church and clinic in the area. Gbarlatuah, Zota District – Zota District, Bong County – Five people sustained injuries in Gbarlatuah, Zota District last week when a hailstorm razed their homes. Also, more than one thousand people in the town were left homeless after torrential rains swept their houses. The storm destroyed a church and clinic in the area. “I was inside the house with my children four children when the storm blew and shook the building to its roots.
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June 22, 2020 23:15 UTC
Rep. Solomon George Blasts Public Work Minister Over Substandard Road Across Liberia
Rep. George, speaking during the appearance of Minister Nyenpan in plenary recently, blasted him for not doing more and called for the enactment of laws that will reprimand officials and contractors awarding and implementing ‘these under quality’ road works. Capitol Hill, Monrovia – Rep. Solomon C. George (CDC, District #7, Montserrado) has criticized Public Works Minister Mobutu Nyenpan for awarding contracts to companies he accused of doing substandard work in Liberia. Speaking in plenary during the appearance of Minister Nyenpan recently, Rep. George blasted him for not doing more and called for the enactment of laws that will reprimand officials and contractors awarding and implementing “these under quality” road works. And you telling me the Minister is doing a good job when people tyres are going in that holes and causing accident. He is not working,” Rep. George debunked a colleague who had earlier praised the Minister for exceptional job amid a stressed budget.
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June 22, 2020 23:07 UTC
Humane Society International Seeks Protection For wildlife In Liberia
Morris Darbo, country director of Humane Society International maintains that the protection of wildlife in Liberia is critical towards the building of vibrant tourism sites in the country. Paynesville – Morris Darbo, country director of Humane Society International (HSI) Liberia, said the protection of wildlife population will help prevent the extinction of animals and attract tourism, which will create job opportunities. Darbo maintained that the protection of wildlife in Liberia is a critical towards the building of a vibrant tourism sites in the country. Darbo said the Chimpanzees were abandoned as a result of the Liberian civil crises, and HSI started providing care and protection for these Chimpanzees since 2015. He pointed out that HSI-Liberia is buttressing the government’s effort to live up to its promise made through international treaties to protect wildlife in the country.
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June 22, 2020 23:03 UTC
ANC’s Taa Wongbe Response to Senator Prince Johnson’s Rants
Monrovia – Mr. Taa Wongbe, on whose shoulders the opposition Alternative National Congress appears to be leaning its fate in vote-rich Nimba County in this year’s Senatorial Mid-Term elections, has dismissed suggestions from the Godfather of the county, Senator Prince Y. Johnson, that he is an alien to Nimba County. Report by Henry Karmo, [email protected]Senator Johnson, appearing on OK FM last week labeled Mr. Wongbe as an “Alien” in Nimba County. The Senator’s outburst was in response to a question about the strength of candidate Wongbe in the ensuing December 8 elections. Mr. Wongbe instead claims that Senator Johnson’s outburst against him is perhaps due to his refusal to prioritize the Senator’s request to purchase 50 computers and 100 chairs. Taa has a Bachelor of Science degree in Information Technology from the New Jersey Institute of Technology (NJIT).
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June 22, 2020 23:03 UTC
Ghanaian Professionals in Liberia Donates to the 14Military Hospital
Monrovia – The Association of Ghanaian Professionals in Liberia has donated several disinfectants and protective gears to the government as part of the organozation’s efforts to strengthen the fight against the novel Coronavirus. The Association of Ghanaian Professionals in Liberia, which is recognized by the Ghanaian Embassy in Monrovia, comprises of Ghanaians from diverse professional background who are residents and working in Liberia. “A Ghanaian professional midwife contracted the virus in the line of her duty here in Liberia and was treated here in Liberia. According to the Ghanaian Ambassador, several Ghanaians who have contracted the virus have all been treated here in Liberia, adding that contracting the virus is not a death sentence. “This is the price the Ghanaian processionals are also paying to save Liberia.
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June 22, 2020 23:03 UTC
Analysis of the Lead Role of Africa-China Mutual Battle against COVID- 19
The fragile and poorest ones particularly third world countries are expected to suffer the repercussion of the global pandemic. He explained that in the face of COVID-19, China and Africa have offered mutual support and fought shoulder to shoulder with each other. According to the Chinese President, in the face of COVID-19, China and Africa have enhanced solidarity and strengthened friendship and mutual trust. Speaking further, President Jinping added that: “Together, we will build a China-Africa community of health for all. This way, we will be able to take the China-Africa comprehensive strategic and cooperative partnership to a greater height,” President Jinping noted.
Source:Front Page Africa
June 22, 2020 22:41 UTC