Liberia: Minster Wilson Tarpeh Debunks Allegations by Sacked Deputy Minister Jamima Wolokollie That He’s Been Squandering US$3M Loan Intended for Market Women
Said Ms. Wolokollie: “He has been disbursing the US$3,000,000 and you know it. Ms. Wolokollie also requested and authorized a payment of US$8,380.80 to cover the cost of advertisements and associated activities that she said were needed to support the SDPDF. The checks, he said were authorized and signed by former Minister Wolokollie. Ms. Wolokollie also requested and authorized a payment of US$8,380.80 to cover the cost of advertisements and associated activities that she said were needed to support the SDPDF. According to Minister Tarpeh, to guide the administration, management and operation of the loan program, MOCI and LBDI entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU).
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July 09, 2020 06:45 UTC
Liberia: Minister of Health Attributes COVID-19 Infections among Health Workers to ‘State of Denial’ of Nurses
She warned health workers to abide by health protocols. During a Senate appearance on Wednesday, she informed Senators that some health workers are still in doubt and denial about the existence of the coronavirus and are being “careless” in how they handle their patents at various health centers. We are constantly working with health care working along with our partners. Currently, Liberia has 102 healthcare workers infected with COVID-19, the total death rate of COVID-19 is at 41. According to the Liberia’s Health Minister study has shown that male are 2/3rd more affected then female in the age range less than 15 with increase rate.
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July 09, 2020 06:36 UTC
Liberia: Man,33, ‘Rapes’ 15-Year-Old Girl
Paynesville – Thirty-three-year old Winston Holmes is currently being detained at the Zone 9 Depot in Jacob Town, Paynesville for allegedly raping a 15-year-old girl in the Neezoe Community. Police Spokesman Moses Carter confirmed the information to FrontPageAfrica Wednesday, July 8 but said investigation was ongoing. While the girl was at the house, a community source said, the alleged perpetrator instructed other children who went along with her to buy candies at a nearby shop. Zoegar said Winston has since denied having sex with the 15-year-old girl. LNP Spokesman Carter, who also confirmed the alleged act to FPA, said he was still gathering more details from the Women and Children Protection Section.
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July 09, 2020 06:32 UTC
Liberia: COVID-19 Response Drivers Besiege Health Ministry over Delayed Salaries
MONROVIA – Ministry of Health in Monrovia was besieged on Wednesday when drivers of health vehicles and ambulances stormed the ministry’s premises in demand for their salaries and just benefits. He blamed the financial officer Fidell Weah for taking certain employees over them and depriving them of getting their money. President Weah has to dismiss certain people in his government when it comes to money,” says Jerome Carlor, a driver at NPHIL. He further disclosed even health workers at the 14 Military Hospital have not taken pay as well. We noticed that they are paying certain people and we who are doing the heavy work are not getting pay.
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July 09, 2020 06:22 UTC
Liberia: Ruling Party’s Women Wing Call for More Inclusiveness in Governance
Monrovia – The Women Wing of the ruling Coalition for Democratic Change (CDC) is recommending to its Governing Council to include more women so as to promote inclusiveness. Representing the Women Wing of the CDC, the Co-Chair of the CDC Women Wing and Chair of the National Patriotic Party Women’ Wing, Madame Mary Q. Johnson stressed that her party needs to do more in promoting female participation in politics. “Because now if you look at the Legislature and even in local government, the women of Liberia are not really seen. She added that they [the CDC Women Wing] are speaking on behalf of the women of Liberia and not just women of the CDC. The event is being held under the project: Women Political Empowerment and Leadership project with support from the government of Canada.
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July 09, 2020 06:22 UTC
Liberia: Senator Johnson Bites Tongue Over Supporting Weah’s Presidency
Senator Johnson made these comments in a telephone interview with FrontPage Africa on Tuesday, July 7. Senator Johnson indicated that these sagas or happenings show that the CDC led-government has no real interest in the growth and development of the country. There has been mounting speculations in the county that Representative Snowe is planning to contest the ensuing senatorial election to unseat Senator Johnson. But Senator Johnson vowed not to give credence to the former Montserrado County lawmaker. Senator Johnson maintained that President Weah should also weed out corrupt officials from his government.
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July 09, 2020 06:11 UTC
“Henry Costa Has a Charge Hanging Over Him”
Robert W. Budy, Commission General of the Liberia Immigration Service (LIS)Monrovia – Robert W. Budy, Commission General of the Liberia Immigration Service (LIS), says no matter how long talk-show host Henry Costa stays away from Liberia, there is a case before the Liberia National Police about his possession of “fake laissez-passer”. Costa, the Head of the Council of Patriots (COP), in early January was accused by the government of Liberia of forging travel documents, days after he staged an anti-governmnet protest in Monrovia. Costa turned himself in to the LIS for investigation, but he would later leave the country crossing the border to neighboring Sierra Leone during night hours. But speaking on a local radio talk-show, the OK Morning Hush, LIS Commissioner General Budy said investigation surrounding Costa’s forgery case has not yet been laid to rest. “Many individuals participated in the procurement of the fake laissez-passer that was obtained from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
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July 09, 2020 06:00 UTC
Tackling Education in Liberia for Productive Outcome
This paper aimed at pointing out the loophole of the education system in Liberia with suggested way forward. Nevertheless, according to the Liberia Education Sector Analysis 2016, 47.3% of the population has no education which is above the regional average of 34%. Unfortunately, developing and undeveloped countries are the ones affected mostly due to the limited education facilities and poor education system. This must be a serious concern for institutions and families of Liberia, education must not be halted because it is essential for growth and development. More than 80% of public schools are under-resourced in Liberia, with rural areas totally neglected or less prioritized by the system (Education and Fragility in Liberia; IIEP research papers; 2011).
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July 09, 2020 05:48 UTC
Liberia: Canadian Police Arrest 2nd Suspect in Killing of General Bill Horace
His son, Keiron Gregory, 21, is also wanted on a charge of second-degree murder in Horace’s death. Officers responded to a 9-1-1 call in relation to this incident, locating the victim who had suffered a gunshot wound. Mr. Gregory has been charged with one count of Second Degree Murder by way of warrant of arrest issued on June 25, 2020. Anyone with information with respect to his whereabouts is asked to contact the London Police Service or their local police service. Anyone with information in relation to this incident is asked to call the London Police Service at (519) 661-5670 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).
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July 09, 2020 05:48 UTC
Liberia: EPA, CI Conduct 8hrs. GHG & MRV Virtual Training Amidst COVID-19 Pandemic
Monrovia – The Environmental Protection Agency of Liberia (EPA) in collaboration with Conservation International (CI) has ended an eight-hour virtual workshop on Liberia’s National Greenhouse Gas (GHG) and the Measurement, Reporting and Verification system (MRV) amidst the ongoing Corona Virus (COVID-19) pandemic in the country. The well-organized virtual workshop also received technical support from AETHER for which the agency appreciates their support. AETHER is an international organization that is at the forefront of Greenhouse Gas (GHG) and air quality emissions calculation and review, in international, national and local authority markets. This categorization was is in line with the international reporting provided by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC). At the end of the training, participants expressed appreciation to the organizers for the training workshop that was facilitated by several environmentalists from Government line Ministries and Agencies as well as other international working groups, and thematic mentors from Aether.
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July 09, 2020 05:48 UTC
ULIMO Ex-Fighter Alieu Kosiah’s Trial Postponed until the End of 2020
MONROVIA – The trial of Alieu Kosiah, former United Liberation Movement of Liberia for Democracy (ULIMO) commander, has again been postponed by the Swiss Federal Criminal Court. The trial was initially scheduled to take place in April 2020, in Bellinzona, Switzerland. However, in March 2020, it was postponed by the Court due to the measures imposed by the Swiss authorities in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. At the time, the Court aimed at rescheduling the trial between June and July 2020. Civitas Maxima and the Global Justice and Research Project (GJRP) understand that the postponement decision was taken by the Federal Criminal Court to allow for such a historic trial to take place in the best and safest circumstances possible.
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July 08, 2020 16:30 UTC
Liberia: The Urgent Need To Amend Article 37 During The Upcoming National Referendum In October 2020
On the other hand there is not a single record of a vacancy in the Legislature caused by resignation and expulsion. Nothing can be seen nor read in Article 37. Can we also say that article 2 of our constitution can be used as a reliance to challenge the word otherwise used in Article 37 whose dictionary meaning has been misunderstood and misapplied by those ambitious legislators? Let us create and adhere to the causes before election not after election. Has the Executive seen what the Legislature is doing to article 37 or has the Legislature seen what the Executive is also doing to Article 37?
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July 08, 2020 16:30 UTC
Liberia: ‘A Real Tragedy Has Hit the CDC’: Rep Munah.Pelham Youngblood is Dead
Mr. Mulbah Morlu, chair of the ruling CDC confirmed to FrontPageAfrica Wednesday that the lawmaker has passed. “A real tragedy has hit the CDC with the passing of Rep. Youngblood. Rep. Youngblood, one of the progressive members of the ruling party coalition died a short while ago in Accra, Ghana. Mr. Mulbah Morlu, chair of the ruling CDC confirmed to FrontPageAfrica Wednesday that the lawmaker has passed. “A real tragedy has hit the CDC with the passing of Rep. Youngblood.
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July 08, 2020 13:52 UTC
Liberia: NPP Chairman Biney ‘Blocking’ the Party from Holding Convention
Biney had posted to Facebook that the NPP is gradually becoming an “individual-controlled entity” under the regime of standard bearer Jewel Howard Taylor. “I and many have invested too much to see what was once Liberia most democratic party become an individual-controlled entity. Hence, the first joint meeting of the NPP National Executive Committee is slated for June 12, 2020 at 2pm at the National Headquarters of the party in Congo Town. A member of the party who asked for anonymity said, “Biney is playing games with the party. That is the inhouse fight Biney is fighting and being dishonest to the NPP,” a source within the party said.
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July 08, 2020 12:22 UTC
Liberia: Nimba, Grand Bassa, Bong Counties to Receive U.S.$3.1 Million Social Development Check
Monrovia – The Government of Liberia will shortly disburse the amount of U.S.$3.1 million as part of Social Development Fund’s contribution to three counties. The counties to benefit are Nimba, Grand Bassa and Bong. Of the allocated amount, Nimba county will receive U.S $1.55 million, Grand Bassa U.S.$1.02 million, while Bong receives US$527,000, representing their respective SDF shares of 50 percent, 33.3 percent and 16.7 percent. Nimba county is expected to use the funds to repair its yellow machines for massive road works, while Grand Bassa and Bong will invest in a wide variety of important projects. Recently, President Weah visited a bridge under construction in the Smell No Taste area in Margibi County, which is being funded by the SDF given to Margibi county during the last budget year.
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July 08, 2020 11:48 UTC