Liberia: House of Reps. Condemns Government’s Food Distribution Exercise, Requests Detailed Plan, Statistics from Steering Committee
The lawmakers, speaking separately in plenary last week, said the exercise lacks comprehensive plan and is not being done in line with accepted standards. Capitol Hill, Monrovia – The Steering committee, working with the World Food Program (WFP) to implement the Government food distribution exercise as part of the COVID-19 stimulus package has come under staunch criticism from members of the House of Representatives. Speaking separately in plenary last week, they said the exercise lacks comprehensive plan and is not being done in line with accepted standards. The Committee, along with the WFP had been invited by the House to give updates on the food distribution exercise. Earlier, it was reported that the Committee was paying WFP US$9 million for the distribution.
Source:Front Page Africa
July 07, 2020 03:56 UTC
Liberia: JFK Administration Apologizes to House Over Leaked Rep. Nagbe Sloh’s Photograph
According to the Deputy Administrator of JFK, Dama Yekeson Koffa, the photo making rounds on social may have been taken by a male identified as George Sloh, who accompanied the late Rep. Sloh to the hospital. The late Rep. Sloh (District #2, Sinoe County) died at the hospital on June 30, 2020 following a brief illness. Mrs. Koffa alleged that George Sloh, who claimed to be a son of Rep. Sloh, was caught photographing the deceased by a nurse, who was attending to deceased. Earlier, nurse Bernard, in her explanation, said Rep. Sloh was accompanied by several relatives including George, who submitted the referral note from the medical facility the deceased had earlier sought treatment. But Rep. Thomas Goshua (Distrit #5, Grand Bassa County) who authored the communication that led to the appearance of the hospital’s management appeared not to be convinced.
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July 07, 2020 03:45 UTC
Liberia: “Go to Court” – Information Minister Challenges Lawmakers Claiming State of Emergency is Unconstitutional
“The President declared the state of emergency and communicated that to the Legislature. The President did not declare the state of emergency out of his desire. The constitution also says that after the President presents a state of emergency to the National Legislature, they should convene. I don’t what argument those same people who agreed to the first state of emergency have now when we have more cases of Covid-19. He intoned: “We shouldn’t forget the purpose of which the President declared a state of emergency.
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July 07, 2020 03:45 UTC
Liberia: Woman, 43, Prepares for WASSCE with Daughter, 22
Her second daughter, 22, is also a senior student of the Tubman Gray High School in Gbarnga. She says, she will be proud to write the West African Senior School Certification Exams with her daughter. “It will be one of the greatest days of my life to write WASSCE with one of my children. As Kollie prepares for WASSCE, support seems to be a challenge for her. “My daughter and I don’t have anything and we are looking out there for any assistance from humanitarian.
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July 07, 2020 03:33 UTC
Liberia: Man, 29, Rapes 2-Year-10-Month-Old Twin Girls
According to him, Swaray was occupying a moom belonging to a man who usually called the twins his wives and will usually buy biscuits for them. Based on that, anytime the children see that particular room door opened, they enter, because they believe the man would be inside. “The owner of the room usually called my children his wives because his woman is also a twin, so anytime they see the door open they can go in,” he said. They took the children to the Redemption Hospital for checkups and the results showed they were tampered with,” John. “I can’t compromise my children’s future; a grown man of 29 Years to used his fingers on my children, he cannot go free,” said John.
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July 07, 2020 03:33 UTC
Liberia: West Pointers Reject Relocation; As Sea Erosion Victims Want Coastal Defense
Instead, they want the government to make quick intervention by building a coastal defense to help protect their township from annihilation. We want the government to help us and built the coastal defense,” said Gbasu, who says life is becoming unbearable. “Relocation will not be good for us because for me since I was born I have been in West Point. “As you can see vividly, West Point is being pushed by sea erosion, and it’s affecting us so badly. I just started my house project in Kebbah and hopefully, I will leave West Point but most of the people in West point cannot afford to leave.
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July 07, 2020 03:32 UTC
Liberia: Judges Release Two Alleged Rapists On Bail In Nimba County
Sanniquellie – Two judges of the 8th Judicial Circuit Court in Sanniquellie, Nimba County have released on bail two persons charged with rape. Both men were charged by the Liberia National Police in Saclepea and Ganta respectively with statutory rape and were sent to the Sanniquellie central prison ahead of prosecution. Criminal Court E Judge Quoigoah confirmed to FrontPageAfrica that both of them made a mistake and they will recall the suspects to face trial. When contacted, Attorney Sua told FPA that 31-year-old Wilfred Mendein was released on bond to seek medical treatment in Monrovia and the process was done with document from the court. Nya is calling for the re-arrest of the two alleged rapists.
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July 07, 2020 03:22 UTC
Liberia: Court Sentences Man, 56, For Killing Pastor in Nimba County
Kewelleh was on trial for instantly killing a pastor of the First Assembly of God Church in Ganta. After killing Bryant Mesleh with his car, he took the car away and burned it and absconded. Robertson P. Mehn, Judge Roland Dahn and the County Attorney, John D.Miah, of allegedly receiving US$30,000 from Kewelleh to reduce the jail time to three years. Aaron Menmakeh, a resident of Guinean Road Community, was on trial for “instantly killing a 38-year-old Nigerian Oyiboredo O. Wilson in Ganta on July 9, 2019. According to Police sources, Menmakeh was wanted by the police and he has been involved with several allaged criminal activities in the county.
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July 07, 2020 03:11 UTC
Former Vice President Joseph Boakai Installs New Rotary Club of Sinkor Officers
MONROVIA – Former Vice President of Liberia Joseph Boakai installed Pauline S. Kwaboas President of the Rotary Club of Sinkor for the year 2020/2021 on Wednesday, July 1, 2020. The officers will oversee the affairs of the Rotary Club of Sinkor for 2020-2021 along with the directors of committees and the next President- Elect Florence Allen Johnson. The Rotary Club of Sinkor is one of three Rotary organizations in Liberia. He encouraged the Rotary Club of Sinkor to focus on young people because they are the future of the organization and the country. In her address, Mrs. Kwabo thanked the Almighty God for giving her the opportunity to lead the Rotary Club of Sinkor.
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July 07, 2020 03:11 UTC
Liberia: Deputy Justice Minister Found Liable For ‘Reckless Driving’ That Injured Three Children
Monrovia – The Traffic Court at the Temple of Justice Monday, July 6, found Deputy Justice Minister for Codification, Nyenati Tuan liable of reckless driving resulting to the injury of three children. The accident left three children riding on the motorcycle seriously injured. When the reconstruction was done by the Traffic Division of the Liberia National Police, when the Deputy Minister was held liable for the accident. Defendant Tuan took an exception to the ruling and announced an appeal to Criminal Court “B” at the Temple of Justice. But the mother of the three injured children, Jamesette Taylor who was in the court for the ruling, frowned on the posture exhibited by the Deputy Minister since the occurrence of the accident on March 1.
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July 07, 2020 03:11 UTC
Central Bank of Liberia Liquidates International Insurance Company of Liberia
Monrovia-The Central Bank of Liberia (CBL) has designated BICON Inc. a Certified Public Accounting and Forensic examination firm to institute compulsory liquidation proceedings of International Insurance Company of Liberia (IICL). IICL was incorporated and licensed in 2007 as an insurance company to carry out life and non-life insurance business in Liberia. The Central Bank appointed a Provisional Administrator to commission an independent audit of the IICL to determine its viability. In keeping with Section 11.4 (4) of the Insurance Act, 2013, the court appointed the Central Bank of Liberia as Liquidator. All claims should be directed to BICON Inc. located on Randall Street 1st Floor, Gibson Building adjacent Jeans Travis Building, beginning July 6, 2020 to September 30, 2020 or contact cell # 0886512681/ 0777101773 or email: [email protected] or [email protected].
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July 07, 2020 03:00 UTC
Leymah Gbowee: My Heartfelt Gratitude to You Mama Liberia Ahead of Your of Independence Celebration
I was extremely heartbroken as I sat and listened and argued as they described my Mama Liberia. You see Mama Liberia; I defended you. Mama Liberia, I believe in you, and I know that you will stand tall again amongst your peers. In a few years, your children will be proud to say I am a child, a descendant, and an ally of Mama Liberia. Mama Liberia, sweet Mama Liberia, know today and always that I remain loyal to you.
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July 07, 2020 02:48 UTC
Ordinary Citizens Served As Preys To Joint Security During Liberia State Of Emergency Period
SolutionsIn eradicating brutality and abuse against ordinary Liberians, affording limited responsibilities to the joint security would be a key factor. Point out Joint Security brutality, with statistics often highlighting particular issues. The escalations of brutality by Joint Security officers could result in them being sued, fired, or accepting liability. Often, another unfortunate consequence of high profile acts of Joint Security brutality is the damaging of community trust in the many dedicated officers who serve in a professional and respectful manner. Greater Joint Security transparency and accountability would be a welcome step towards a freer future.
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July 07, 2020 02:26 UTC
“Blaming the Wrong Victims”: According to Tarty Teh’s Letter to Ambassador George Washington et al
Needless to say President Doe has done everything wrong, and did so all by himself. A. Romeo Horton strove even harder to avoid being part of the era marking the rise of the African Liberian. His case is the most curious because he is an African Liberian, despite (or, should I say, because of) his most American name. Can you imagine James Baker saying about President George Bush what these current officials have said about President Doe? This brings me to the purpose for which I am writing this commentary to Tarty Teh’s letter addressed to Ambassador George Washington et al.
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July 07, 2020 02:15 UTC
Liberia: EU, UK Ambassadors Bid Pres. Weah Farewell
Monrovia – The Ambassadors of Britain and the European Union (EU) accredited to Liberia on Monday paid a courtesy call on the President of Liberia, George Manneh Weah to bid him farewell as they conclude their respective missions to the country. At the recent signing ceremony of a financing agreement between the European Union and Liberia recently, Ambassador Cavé, said the training of young people for the agriculture and energy sectors is a strong focus of EU support to Liberia. Ambassador Belgrove of Britain has also been central to his country’s partnership with Liberia since his placement in 2015. The Liberian Leader extolled both envoys for their service while conveying the gratitude of the Liberian people. He wished them well in their new undertakings and assured them of Liberia’s support.
Source:Front Page Africa
July 06, 2020 15:33 UTC