Liberia: Bleach Manufacturing Company Laments Fake Product with Same Label on the Market; Threatens Lawsuit
The company noted that these substandard bleach products also have no positive reactions, and therefore, they must be raided from the Liberian market. “We want to inform the general public that there are fake clora on the Liberian market. If you wash your hands with these fake clora being produced or brought into the country, you will start to experience sores in your palms within few days. Meanwhile, the company has vowed to institute measures against individuals or companies using its brand on fake detergents produced in the country. The company added that it will not relent to file legal action against anyone caught using its brand criminally on substandard clora to deceive its customers and other consumers
Source:Front Page Africa
June 09, 2020 06:22 UTC
Lions Clubs of Liberia Donate Assorted Medical Supplies to Health Facilities in Montserrado County
The Lions Clubs also donated bags of rice to the Peter W. Sayklon Orphanage Home in Margibi County. The Lions clubs, a combination of five Lions Clubs, is a charity organization that cater to the blind, orphans and underprivileged communities. “Last year, Lions Clubs of Liberia joined to do a charity venture where we sold tickets to our friends and members. The essence was to buy medical supplies to help health facilities in Liberia. Receiving the items, the health facilities thanked the Lions Clubs for the kind gestures and promised to use the items for the intended purpose.
Source:Front Page Africa
June 09, 2020 06:11 UTC
Liberia: Minister Kollie Names Road Connectivity as a Must to Lofa; Donates Relief Items to the Fight of COVID-19
Liberia: Minister Kollie Names Road Connectivity as a Must to Lofa; Donates Relief Items to the Fight of COVID-19Voinjama – Labor Minister Moses Kollie has assured citizens of Lofa County of the George Weah-led governments commitment to address key developmental challenges in the County, especially the issue of road connectivity. Minister Kollie said the President is making sure that major roads in Lofa are connected before the end of the first term of his administration. The minister assured citizens that the Coalition for Democratic Change government is committed to bringing this long-term dream to fruition. The delegation met with local appointed officials in an effort to strengthen the developmental agenda of President Weah in the county. Receiving the items on behalf of the county, superintendent William Tamba Kamba, Sr., lauded Minister Kollie and members of his delegation for the donation, describing it as the single highest support to the county since the fight against COVID-19 commenced.
Source:Front Page Africa
June 09, 2020 06:11 UTC
Female Journalism Organization Holds Webinar Series on Menstrual Hygiene
Monrovia – At least four panellists who attended a Menstrual Hygiene webinar hosted by SheWrites, SheLeads have called on the Government of Liberia to ensure young women and girls have access to menstrual products. She stated that religious houses should encourage discussion on Menstruation to protect young women and girls. She spoke on the topic Menstrual hygiene the issue, evidence and the gaps. Madam Sieh spoke on the topic, solutions to improve knowledge practices and attitudes on menstrual hygiene. “Toiletries Factory must see the need to start producing sanitary pads, if this is done the welfare of young women and girls will be met.
Source:Front Page Africa
June 09, 2020 01:07 UTC
Borough Citizens In USA Identify With In-Patients, Staffs At Redemption Hospital
Located in district 16, Montserrado County, the Redemption Hospital is the second largest referral hospital in Liberia. Madam Worquea urged authorities of the hospital to ensure that the items donated are distributed among in-patients and staffs only. Receiving the items donated, the Logistics Officer at the Redemption Hospital, Mark P. Cassell, lauded the group for the donation. “On behalf of the Redemption Hospital family, I want to say thanks to the NEKTAA family for thinking about Redemption Hospital in this time of crisis. He further commended authorities and health workers at the Redemption Hospital for the sacrificial services being rendered to patients in the midst of a national health pandemic.
Source:Front Page Africa
June 09, 2020 01:04 UTC
“WAEC Is Prepared To Administer This Year’s WASSCE Exam” – WAEC Liberia Boss
Mr. Dale G. Gbotoe indicated that the conduct of WASSCE can only be made possible based on the improvement of the COVID-19 situation in the country. MONROVIA – WAEC Liberia Head of National Office, Dale G. Gbotoe has said the institution is fully prepared to administer the 2019/2020 WASSCE Exam in fulfillment of President George Weah’s mandate. He, however, indicated that the conduct of WASSCE can only be made possible based on the improvement of the COVID-19 situation in the country. “The successful conduct of the exam is based on the condition of the pandemic in the country” Gbotoe emphasized. The WAEC Liberia Head of Office then assured its stakeholders and the public of the institution’s unwavering quest to ensure that health measures instituted by health experts are strictly observed during the conduct of the Exam across the country.
Source:Front Page Africa
June 08, 2020 18:33 UTC
Liberia: Govt. Lawyers Drop Charges Against Former CBL Governor Weeks in LD16 Billion Case
A FREE MAN: Criminal Court Judge Yamie Quiqui Gbeisay says his decision to drop the charges against former Central Bank of Liberia governor, J. Milton Weeks was based on government lawyers application filed to the court (Criminal Court C) to nullle prosequi the case. Monrovia – Criminal Court Judge Yamie Quiqui Gbeisay has dropped criminal charges against former Central Bank of Liberia (CBL) Governor Dr. Milton Weeks. However, Judge Gbeisay decision to dropped the charges against the former CBL governor was based on government lawyers application filed to the court (Criminal Court C) to nullle prosequi the case. In his ruling, Judge Gbeisay granted the prosecution application to nulle prosequi the case since the defense team did not object to the prosecution’s application. Judge Gbeieay said the former CBL governor is now freed of the criminal charges levelled against him by the State.
Source:Front Page Africa
June 08, 2020 11:37 UTC
The ‘Dillon Effect’ on the Politics of Liberia
The ‘kingdom of corruption’ buried in the culture of secrecy has been struck by the Dillon Effect in recent times. How will the “Dillon Effect” impact the politics of Liberia now and in the future? The “Dillon Effect “should now be the new normal and the standard by which those interested in politics, business, not-for-profit and leadership in general should be judged and graded. Despite his under one year in the Liberia senate, ADD has shown determination by publicly declaring his assets and slashing his take home salary to $5,000. How can the Dillon Effect be spread across the governance system of our Country?
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June 08, 2020 04:07 UTC
Cycle of Corruption and Blame Games
But within a few years, the young head of state developed dictatorial tendencies and began crushing the voices of dissent. Eventually, Taylor’s problems compounded and he was forced to leave under indictment by the international criminal tribunal, and Ellen Johnson Sirleaf came along following an election in 2005. I must admit that the Ellen administration did some good things in terms of advancing women’s rights, etc. For reasons mentioned above, the Foundation for Human Rights Defense remains appalled by the Oslo Nobel Committee’s decision to award President Sirleaf the 2011 Nobel Peace Prize. I will reserve further judgement and see if this administration will take action to deliver justice and equality to all of its people.
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June 08, 2020 03:56 UTC
Liberia: Opposition Alliance Risks Midterm Elections’ Losses with Messy, Indecisive Gamble
It’s something that I will fight, I’m not agreeing.” Senator Nyonblee Karnga-Lawrence(Liberty Party, Grand Bassa)The Grand Bassa lawmaker has not hidden her desire to see more women representation in the legislature. Senator Lawrence sees her as one of the sure bets if the opposition alliance is to make some gains in the Midterm elections. Political watchers say another messy climax may be looming with lack of leadership and unclear path in selecting their choice to contest the Senatorial seat for Lofa County. Bangalu is known to be a sports enthusiast in Lofa county and has been a staunch supporter and promoter of sports in Lofa, especially the football team. In 2018, Yallah announced that his intent to ensure that the lower fragment of the county gained county status through a legislation.
Source:Front Page Africa
June 08, 2020 01:30 UTC
Liberia: Thunderstorm Kills Four Person in Lower Johnsonville
Some Members of the bereaved family and community members were in tears, saying they will find it difficult to bear such sorrow. Montserrado – Scores of onlookers gathered the residents of the deceased Annie David on Saturday morning, June 6 after a storm disaster left four persons dead in Johnsonville. The deceased resided opposite the Patmelia Academy School System, owned by businessman and former Montserrado County District No. When contacted about the situation via mobile phone, Mr. Komoyan said the situation was shocking. This is a sad day for the community and only God knows why it happened that way.”
Source:Front Page Africa
June 08, 2020 00:45 UTC
Liberia: Rival Groups of Opposition ANC Youth Wing Riot over Party’s Supremacy
After the riot subsided, riot police rushed to the scene and arrested an individual believed to be a partisan of ANC who was seen with a cutlass in his hand. Monrovia – The scene at the Alternative National Congress Headquarter became chaotic early Sunday afternoon when rival groups of the party’s youth wing staged a riot over the decision to suspend the T. Benjamin Myers, the Youth Chairman. Speaking to Journalists, Representative Kolubah said the party wrangling is common among political parties in Liberia and his party the ANC is no exception. Mr. Kesselly Mulbah said the action to suspend Myers was in line with the party’s constitution breached by Myers. Mulbah said the Indomitable Youth Congress made the decision after it probed into serious violations of the party’s constitution.
Source:Front Page Africa
June 08, 2020 00:45 UTC
Strengthening Healthcare System In Liberia In Readiness For Future Pandemics
However, what can the government of Liberia do to strengthen the healthcare system so that to fight any future pandemics? Therefore, the number of the healthcare workforce in Liberia is minimal compared to the World Health Organization recommendation of 22 healthcare workers per 10,000 persons. However, the International Labor Organization recommends that 41 healthcare workers against 10,000 people need to enhance an adequate healthcare system. The government of Liberia is working in collaboration with other partners to promote the healthcare system. However, more funding is needed to help strengthen Liberia’s healthcare system in readiness for future pandemics.
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June 07, 2020 23:03 UTC
Liberia: Commuters Dread Vai Town Route As Construction Project Drags On
The taxi driver had just spent nearly three hours in the traffic from downtown Monrovia en route to the Freeport of Monrovia. Minister Nyenpan explained to FrontPageAfrica at the weekend that COVID – 19 has had a paralysing effect on the progress of Road rehabilitation works. Pavement will then follow.”President George Weah, also visited the project area on Saturday, indicative of the seriousness the administration is finally attaching to the project. Additionally, Minister Nyenpan says, multiple teams are being deployed to work on various sections simultaneously. For commuters of the Vai Town route, the bad condition of the road is bad for business and travel, a somewhat ironic assessment for President Weah’s government trumpeting the remedy as the “Bad Road Medicine.”
Source:Front Page Africa
June 07, 2020 23:01 UTC
Post COVID-19 Liberia: Bracing for the New Normal
LIBERIA HAS TO DATE recorded 334 cases, with 128 still active, 30 deaths and 176 recoveries. ON THE CONTINENT of Africa as a whole, more than 36 000 confirmed cases of COVID-19 and more than 1500 deaths have been recorded. According to the World Health Organization, West and Central Africa are the most hit. ACROSS the continent, many countries implemented lockdowns and key public health measures early and these appear to have helped slow down the spread of the disease. However, there are concerns that if these measures are relaxed too quickly, COVID-19 cases could start increasing rapidly.
Source:Front Page Africa
June 07, 2020 22:41 UTC