Liberia: For Former Manager’s Assault on Employee, Court Orders GT Bank to Pay US$250K for Damages
Liberia: For Former Manager’s Assault on Employee, Court Orders GT Bank to Pay US$250K for DamagesFormer GT Bank Manager, Ayodeji Bejide (left), who absconded Liberia while the case was on and Mr. Edward Freeman, whose lip he hit with a calculatorMonrovia – Civil Law Court ‘B’ Judge Scheaplor R. Dunbar has held GT Bank Liberia Management liable for its former manager’s action on Employee Edward Freeman. “In view of the forgoing, the 1st defendant (GT Bank) is adjudged liable to plantiff (Edward Freeman) for the injuries he sustained on August 28, 2018. Following the assault, Freeman then reported the case to the Liberia National Police for investigation. In its investigation, the LNP charged the former bank manager, Ayodeji Bejide with the commission of Aggravated Assault and forwarded him to court. According to Freeman, Bejide threatened to dismiss him if he alarmed about the assault on him.
Source:Front Page Africa
June 03, 2020 16:07 UTC
Liberia: Court Dismisses Government’s Travel Ban Against Former NPHIL Director Tolbert Nyensuah
Monrovia- Criminal Court C Judge Yamie Quiqui Gbeisay today dismissed the Liberian government’s travel ban against former National Public Health Institute(NPHIL) Director Tolbert Nyensuah. Judge Gbeisay ruled: “The fact that the time of the service of the writ, the respondent, Mr. Tolbert Nyensuah had Departed the bailiwick of this country. Responding to the motion on May 26, prosecution argued that the motion filed by Tolbert Nyensuah lacks legal basis. Based on the findings, the government of Lineria issued out a New Exeat Republica against the former NPHIL Director on October 18, 2019. However, Nyensuah departed the country on Friday, October 18, 2019, the same date of the issuance of the Next Exeat Republica.
Source:Front Page Africa
June 03, 2020 12:45 UTC
US-based Liberian Man Honors Late Pilot Brother’s Memory by Providing Food Items for Old Folks in Community He Grew Up
“During this pandemic, old people are one of the most vulnerable groups in the society,” Mr. Harris, who resided in the Shoes Factory Community during childhood, stated. “Lorenzo was born on April 1, 1971 in Monrovia, to Mr. Richelieu B. Harris Sr. and Mrs. Malia E. Harris. The older folks and the blink fellow prayed for more of God’s blessings upon Mr. Richelieu B. Harris, Jr“He showed humility to everyone he interacted with. At the distribution site of the rice, the older folks rained praises on Richelieu for thinking about them during this Covid-19. Toseedell narrated how the late Lorenzo had sent him the white cane that he presently uses.
Source:Front Page Africa
June 03, 2020 12:00 UTC
Lakpazee Community Teenagers Tutored on Sanitary Pad Use
Monrovia – Teenaged girls residing in Lakpazee Community on the Airfield, over the weekend were taught how to properly use the sanitary pad (kotex) whenever it is that time of the month. In addition to the usage of sanitary pads, the girls were taught how to dispose of pads after they had been used. The NGO, Girls Pad-Liberia Incorporated (GPL), which conducted the training, also handed out pads to 100 girls. On that day Ms. Perry told her peers that teenagers knowing how to use a sanitary pad will give them confidence during their period, while keeping your underwear clean. “Peel the pad off the wrapper and remove the paper strip that covers the sticky part of the pad.
Source:Front Page Africa
June 03, 2020 12:00 UTC
I CAN’T BREATHE! I CAN’T BREATHE! Any Lessons Learnt from America?
And they have showcased their anger in a rash of street protests and demonstrations in all fifty (50) states of America. Recalling history, President Trump called IS leader Al Baghdadi a coward and that “he died like a dog”. And this goes to past and present leaders of this country, particularly former President Sirleaf under whose rule, stealing and looting of the national treasury by her relatives and cronies was a virtual sport. Additionally, the displayed lasciviousness and ostentatious flaunting of ill acquired wealth by President Weah officials have not helped him. Any lessons learnt from America?
Source:Daily Observer
June 03, 2020 00:17 UTC
Why Liberia May Not Recover Seized Stolen Assets Forfeited in the UK
We also note that the money is now with the ncA under the application of an Assets Forfeiture Order. Finally, let me reiterate that your operations have been placed under the authority of the Liberia Anti Corruption Commission and its chair, Cllr. Ndubuisi Nwadubuke, as well as the Liberia Financial Intelligence Unit(FIU) and its head, Edwin Harris. That being the case, the Liberia Financial Intelligence Unit on behalf of the Government of the Republic of Liberia(thereafter known as “the GOL” or Government of Liberia, we present our compliments to you. Most of the banks that operated in Liberia in the 70s like Citibank, are no longer in Liberia except LBDI.
Source:Front Page Africa
June 03, 2020 00:11 UTC
Liberia: Eight Senators Write Senate Leadership As Legislative Tensions Run High Over Plot To Remove Senator Dillon
Section D. of Rule 23 further states: “Plenary shall debate the report and act upon the recommendation. Senator Tengbeh said: “On Wednesday, May 20, 2020, Senator Dillon accused all Senators who affixed their signatures to the Senate resolution containing the COVID-19 recast budget and certain fiscal measures of receiving bribes. Though Tengbeh had earlier kept the information private until Senator Dillon revealed the information, he said in his communication: “This is gross dishonesty on the part of the Montserrado County Senator and has no place in the Senate. The meeting had many agenda items but mostly dominated by the complaint against Senator Dillon. Senator Karnga-Lawrence also chairs the Senate Committee on Rules and Order at the level of the senate.
Source:Front Page Africa
June 03, 2020 00:08 UTC
Liberia: Bea Mountain Reportedly Fails to Provide Clean, Safe Drinking Water for Towns in Operational Area
He made specific reference to residents residing around the concession areas of Bea Mountain Mining Company in the county. He made these assertions recently in an interview with FrontPageAfrica at a ground breaking ceremony held in the county recently. In 2013, Bea Mountain Mining Company, previously Aureus Mining, signed a Mineral Development Agreement (MDA) with the Government of Liberia (GOL) to extract minerals from western Liberia. Grand Cape Mount which formed part of Liberia in 1856, constitutes the first-level of administrative division in the nation with five districts. The northern part of Grand Cape Mount borders the nation of Sierra Leone, while to the west lies the Atlantic Ocean.
Source:Front Page Africa
June 03, 2020 00:00 UTC
APM Terminal Liberia Ltd. Donates Rice to Government for The Support of COVID-19 Eradication
APM Terminal Liberia Ltd. Donates Rice to Government for The Support of COVID-19 EradicationMONROVIA – APM Terminal Liberia Ltd. donated one thousand bags of 25kg rice to the National Youth Task Force against COVID-19. APM Terminal Liberia Ltd. Managing Director, Mr. George Adjei, said the donation is intended to buttress government’s effort in the fight against the global pandemic. Receiving the items, Youth and Sports Minister, Zeogar Wilson, lauded APM Terminal Liberia Ltd. for the gesture and promised to use the rice for the intended purpose. Minister Wilson recounted that the company plays a cardinal role in the development agenda of Liberia, referencing the support to the National County Sports Meet.
Source:Front Page Africa
June 03, 2020 00:00 UTC
Liberia: CDC Government Deserts Legislative Support Projects Despite Allotment of over US$6M in Two Successive Budgets
MFDP fails to remit money to LACE account, zero budget performance reportIn the two national budgets passed under the presidency of George Weah, the Legislature has around roughly $6,180,000USD for Legislative Support Projects. She told this paper “In 2016 my office received $200,000 United States Dollars allotment for legislative project. The Senator said because the George Weah Government has not paid a dime for legislative projects since its inception, all legislative projects in the 15 counties are at a standstill. Then Senator Weah she continued.. “personally dropped- off a box of footballs at my house for that purpose”. Before Madamn Ellen Johnson Sirleaf left office as President she included in her County tour, visitation to Senator Lawrence’s two legislative projects.
Source:Front Page Africa
June 03, 2020 00:00 UTC
Liberia: AFL Soldier Found Guilty of Assaulting Woman While Enforcing State of Emergency
On April 16 this year, a group of AFL soldiers went on the rampage in Slipway and Crown Hill communities, entering homes and injuring residents. On April 16 this year, a group of AFL soldiers went on the rampage in Slipway and Crown Hill communities, entering homes and injuring residents. According to reports, the AFL officers entered the home of a lady, pulled her outside and inflicted bodily harm on her. After the incident, General Johnson told FrontPageAfrica that the officer was going to face the full weight of the Uniform Code of Military Justice. Those cars that are allowed we will tell them to pass those cars that are not allowed we will tell you to go right back,” Major General Johnson said.
Source:Front Page Africa
June 02, 2020 22:52 UTC
“We Will Not Be Perfect” – Says Cummings as He Speaks on CPP Reformation
“We Will Not Be Perfect” – Says Cummings as He Speaks on CPP ReformationALEXANDER CUMMINGS: “We will not be perfect. But there have been tons of condemnations from the public in recent weeks about a document that was crafted by the CPP. The CPP has said in a press statement that the document was the wrong copy released to the public. The Chairman of the Collaborating Political Party (CPP) Alexander B. Cumming says the CPP is not free of “imperfection”. “Despite our ups and downs, the CPP as a political institution will work to improve the lives of all Liberian,” he added.
Source:Front Page Africa
June 02, 2020 22:52 UTC
Liberia: Trial Begins for 2 Men Who Allegedly Murdered German National in Grand Bassa
The Grand Jury of Grand Bassa County indicted defendants Emmanuel Kollie, Joseph Cole and others at large, including James Kollie, Shatta Bondo, Emmanuel alias ‘Sundayboy’, Francis Willie and others with the crimes of murder, armed robbery and criminal conspiracy. Defendants Emmanuel Kollie and Joseph Cole in the dock of the courtroom on Tuesday, June 2, entered a not guilty plea after hearing the reading of the state’s indictment against them and others. Responding to the defendants’ not guilty plea, prosecution team headed by Margibi County Attorney, Cllr. Deddeh H. Wilson, stressed that the defendants’ assertion ‘enjoins’ the court to further proceed with the case without any delay. Since it is murder trial, the state’s request for the continuance of the case for Thursday is granted and hereby so order,” Jugde Tarr-Chenoweth ordered.
Source:Front Page Africa
June 02, 2020 22:30 UTC
Liberia: Nwabudike Name Surfaces On List of Lawyers Approved By Bar Association Despite Questionable Citizenship
Monrovia – The Liberia National Bar Association (LNBA) has released the names of qualified lawyers to practice in the country, amongst the names is Cllr. The law provides that only Liberians are eligible to practice law in the country. Responding to an FPA inquiry Tuesday about the Bar investigation, the Secretary General of the LNBA, Cllr. Bobby Livingstone said the investigation report will be finalized in the soonest possible time. “It should not be misunderstood that when his name is on the list that has been sent, it means he is in good standing to practice law in Liberia, let me make that clear.
Source:Front Page Africa
June 02, 2020 22:18 UTC
Pres. Weah Wants Liberia’s Public Health Law Amended, Submits Revised Edition to Legislature for Enactment into Law
According to the President, the current law does not address new and emerging public health challenges such as emergency treatment, discrimination, mental health, nutrition, reproductive health rights, regulation of marketing of products for infants and young children. He also said the existing law does not cover zoonotic diseases, non-communicable disease, antimicrobial resistance, clinical trials and complementary and alternative medicines. The President, writing further in his letter said, this has led to recent legislative enactments to either amend or repeal certain portion of the law, leaving parts of the public Health law in separate documents. These recent public health emergencies, experts say, have demonstrated a need for a strong national health system which requires robust national legal frameworks that reflect the minimum standards set out at the international level. “I trust that the Legislature will enact into law this important legislature in support of providing better health services to our people,” he urged.
Source:Front Page Africa
June 02, 2020 22:18 UTC