Liberia: EPS Officers Who Stabbed Car Washer to Death in Kakata Disrobed
Agents Gabriel S. Kamara and Carlay A. David have been turned over to the local police for investigation. Monrovia – The Executive Protection Service has disrobed with immediate effect two of its agents who were involved in a fracas that led to the death of one person in Kakata, Margibi County. Agents Gabriel S. Kamara and Carlay A. David have been turned over to the local police for investigation. The ensuing altercation resulted into the death and burning of a vehicle belonging to one of the EPS agents. The EPS reiterates its commitment to the rule of law in the fulfillment of its responsibilities.
Source:Front Page Africa
July 12, 2020 10:03 UTC
Liberian Ocean Expert Joins Scientists To Discuss Global Solutions To Ocean Acidification
Mr. Sherif, a Co-Chair of the Ocean Acidification Africa Regional Network (OA-Network)- a pan-African network specifically supports a coordinated approach to promote ocean acidification (OA) awareness and research in Africa. The Liberian scientist Sherif said Africa’s major challenge is the lack of fully equipped laboratories to conduct ocean acidification testing especially in the long term, and viable research cruises to address the danger posed by ocean acidification. Sherif indicated that the OA-Africa Regional Network is advised and supported by the Ocean Foundation, Future Earth Coasts, and the Ocean Acidification International Coordination Centre (OA-ICC) in “working towards addressing these challenges regarding ocean acidification. A 3-minute video was funded by the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), Environmental Laboratories to showcase what the international community is doing to address Ocean Acidification (OA). According to the Liberian Oceanographer, ocean acidification can be remedied when all hands get on deck in tackling the challenge of how carbon dioxide is emitted.
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July 11, 2020 23:15 UTC
Liberia’s Coronavirus Cases Nearing One Thousand As the Country Experiences Surge in New Infections
Report by Lennart Dodoo, [email protected]On Friday, July 10, the National Public Health Institute of Liberia (NPHIL) reported a total of 998 confirmed cases. The day before, there were 963 cases and just were new infections. Liberia continued to experience a surge in the number of infections upon the gradual relaxation of restrictions. She also urged Liberians not to take for granted the health protocols instituted by the Ministry of Health and NPHIL. “The virus is here, so we must all work as a people in unity to defeat this virus,” the Health Minister said.
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July 11, 2020 20:26 UTC
Liberia: EPS Agent Allegedly Stabs Man to Death As Angry Kakata Residents Set His Vehicle Ablaze
Eyewitnesses gripped with sorry told an FPA reporter that after the EPS agent stabbed the deceased, he intended boarding his vehicle along with his accomplice, Kelvin David, but they were vehemently prevented from leaving the scene. After the men absconded, some angry residents of Kakata went on the rampage, setting ablaze the EPS agent vehicle and blocking the Kakata-Gbarnga highway with burning tires, thus impeding the flow of vehicular traffic for several hours. Agent Kamara and his colleague later turned themselves in at the Margibi County Detachment of the Liberia National Police for fear of reprisal from angry protesters. At the same time, Abraham Mulbah was rushed to the Charles Henry Rennie Memory Hospital in Kakata where he was pronounced dead upon arrival by doctors. Meanwhile, police authority in Kakata said investigation was ongoing into the alleged phone theft based on a formal complaint filed by agent Kamara but were surprised that the EPS agent would ignore the police investigation and begin his own probe.
Source:Front Page Africa
July 11, 2020 19:41 UTC
Liberian Education System: Traditional Methodology Vs. Innovative Technologies
These two components should be designed to foster students learning and to make the learning process fulfilling. Rote memorization, should not be scoffed, but rather encouraged and fostered from the primary through the junior school levels. Critical ThinkingThe introduction of Critical Thinking at a junior and high school levels is essential, especially within developing countries. Critical thinking helps young people to realize the enormous benefits of a sense of service to society. Critical Thinking Courses in the Classrooms, will help to minimize this unfortunate mindset.
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July 11, 2020 03:33 UTC
East-North-West: Africa Poised to Split Votes in Quest for WTO Leadership
The nomination of the trio by their respective countries now leaves the possibility that the continent could split votes and derail its shot at the WTO. The other candidates are: South Korean Trade Minister Yoo Myung-hee; Mexico’s former WTO deputy director-general Jesus Seade Kuri and former Moldovan foreign minister Tudor Ulianovschi. Under WTO rules, the appointment of the Director General is made by a consensus decision of the General Council, which consists of all WTO members. Ms. Mohamed, a former Kenyan trade minister has previously chaired the WTO’s general council. Currently, the WTO and the trade regime provide the basic parameters for trade policies amongst countries in the region.
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July 10, 2020 18:20 UTC
Liberia: Chatters of Betrayal in NPP Ranks as Key Ally to VP Howard-Taylor Joins CDC
“Bong County is a place where I see betrayal the order of the day. Her relationship with the vice president has been declining for quite some time now amid rumors of a frosty relationship between President Weah and his vice president. Reactions to Walker breaking ranks with VP TaylorFormer Bong County superintendent Selena Polson-Mappy said in a Facebook comment: “Bong County is a place where I see betrayal the order of the day. She asserted that her decision is not based on personal issues with the Vice President as the relationship remains cordial. The Vice President, has however, recognized Walker’s service to the NPP and expressed no reservations of her decision to leave the Party.
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July 10, 2020 16:18 UTC
Ex-President Sirleaf’s Appointment to WHO'S Global COVID-19 Panel Hailed
Monrovia – Mr. Tolbert Nyenswah, the former head of the National Public Health Institute(NPHIL) has hailed the appointment of former President Ellen Johnson-Sirleaf to an Independent Panel for Pandemic Preparedness and Response (IPPR) to evaluate the world’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Dr. Tedros said the panel will operate independently and will choose other Panel members as well as members of an independent secretariat to provide support. It was challenging to global public health and posed an existential threat to the populations of Guinea, Liberia and Sierra Leone. It was challenging to global public health and posed an existential threat to the populations of Guinea, Liberia and Sierra Leone. In November the Panel will present an interim report at the resumption of the World Health Assembly.
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July 10, 2020 16:18 UTC
Liberia: Cllr. Teplah Reeves Fumbles on Assuring Senate of Her Independence at the National Elections Commission
Reeves initially enjoyed praises and had it soft from almost all members of the Standing Committee on Autonomous Agencies. Reeves: “I’m suited for this position because I have all the qualifications; I was an actor at the National Elections Commission – I was hired contract legal counsel to scrutinize the 2017 presidential and legislative elections and I know of the workings appertaining thereto at the Elections Commission. Reeves admitted that one does not need to be a lawyer to serve as Commissioner of the NEC. For Dillon, this was important because he believes serving at the NEC requires integrity void of political alignment and interference. Teplah Reeves was not supposed to be politically aligned throughout her life hoping that one day she would be appointed one day.
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July 10, 2020 07:18 UTC
Liberia: Senator Teahjay Removed from Committee over ‘Suspicion of Receiving US$20k Bribe’ to Confirm Cllr. Nwabudike
Senator Milton J. Teahjay (middle) denied receiving bribe from Cllr. Report by Henry Karmo, [email protected]Sen. Teahjay’s latest revelation comes days after he was replaced as chairman of the Senate standing committee on Autonomous Agencies. FrontPageAfrica gathered that Senator Teahjay was removed on allegation of receiving US$$20,000 from Cllr. Senator Teajay when contacted via telephone denied the claims of being removed as chairman of the Senate committee on allegation of bribery. He added: “To say Milton Teahjay showed his hands and someone gave him five dollars, that’s not true.
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July 10, 2020 06:56 UTC
Liberia: Will You Be Impartial? Elections Nominee Must Answer the Million Dollar Question
WHEN PRESIDENT GEORGE WEAH nominated Mrs. Davidetta Browne Lansanah as Chairman of the National Elections Commission (NEC) and Cllr. Reeves was in the line of fire and bombarded with questions regarding her ability to be impartial in the conduct of elections in Liberia. REPEATEDLY, SENATOR Abraham Darius Dillon ( Liberty Party, Montserrado County) sought answers from the nominee. I’m not one of those who are going to vote against you because you are a member of a political party. “The More Things Change, The More They Remain The Same.”LIBERIANS AND LIBERIA cannot afford to continue going backwards.
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July 10, 2020 06:33 UTC
Liberia: House of Representatives Summons Firestone over Imminent Sacking of 394 Employees on July 26
Capitol Hill, Monrovia – Amid Firestone Liberia’s anticipated decision to lay off 374 employees on July 26, the Independence Day of Liberia, the House of Representatives has invited the company’s management to give substantive reasons about its planed actions. Speaking on the floor, several lawmakers expressed their dissatisfaction over the company’s planned decision. Representatives George E. Bolley of Grand Gedeh County, Mariamu Fofana and Clarence massaquoi of Lofa County all joined the Legislative Caucus in speaking against the company’s planned decision. Representative Tarponweh further lamented 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. In expressing his frustration over the Management’s decision, Representative Tarponweh said “Reducing cost to protect the long-term viability of the company cannot be done at an undue expense of our people.
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July 10, 2020 06:22 UTC
EU Relaxes Travel Restriction For Countries Reporting Low New COVID-19 Cases; Liberia Excluded
Monrovia – As countries begin reopening their international borders despite a new spike in coronavirus cases, the European Union has temporarily lifted restrictions on non-essential travel into EU countries but Liberia, which has just over 500 active COVID-19 cases, is excluded. Algeria (with 17,808 confirmed cases), Morocco (14,771), Tunisia (1,221) and Rwanda (1,191) are the four African countries that made the list. They are joined by Canada, Georgia, Japan, Montenegro, New Zealand, Serbia, South Korea, Thailand, and Uruguay as countries where none-EU citizens can travel from to the EU countries. Experts say the country’s coronavirus stats are significantly low as compare to many other African countries including the four included on the EU list. But there has been a sharp surge in the number of confirmed cases in recent weeks.
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July 10, 2020 06:22 UTC
Liberia: ‘ESSENCE Acquisition More Cultural Than Business Decision’, Richelieu Dennis Addresses Controversy
Mr. Dennis says ESSENCE has been the Place where Black women and communities have consistently been uplifted, celebrated and empowered, and that’s always something worth fighting for, investing in and building up. “I did not step down/resign as CEO of ESSENCE because I never served as its CEO, interim or otherwise. “We are here to continue doing what it takes to guide this brand to serve the needs of Black women for the next 50 years. “Team ESSENCE joined together to put global Black culture and excellence, in every facet of our communities, on display for the world to experience. “So that Black women have the opportunity to lead, create, innovate, be seen, be heard and soar.
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July 10, 2020 06:11 UTC
Liberia: Police Officer on the Run of after Allegedly Raping 15-Year-Old Girl
“Officer Wesley has disappointed us, because why should he run away? Even though LNP Spokesman Carter was unable to give the reporter a photograph of accused officer Wesley, this paper was able to get a photo of him not in uniform. The victim told FPA that it all occurred when her mother left her in police custody at the depot when Officer Wesley was on duty. She further stated that the officer put a movie on his phone for her to watch and went outside to see a friend for a while. Officer Wesley, according to neighbors, was last seen in uniform riding a bike and heading to his assigned depot, the week of the incident, but his colleagues denied seeing him.
Source:Front Page Africa
July 10, 2020 06:11 UTC