Liberia: Criminal Court ‘C’ Orders National Port Authority Boss Arrested for Contempt of Court
Monrovia – Criminal Court ‘C’ Judge Yamie Quiqui Gbeisay has ordered the arrest of the Managing Director of the National Port Authority(NPA), Mr. Bill Twehway, his deputies, Assistant managers, including the legal counsel on contempt charges. Judge Gbeisay issued the arrest order over the officials’ refusal to obey the court citations, writ of summons and court orders served on them relative to a container. Based on that, the informants filed a summary proceeding against Judge Jallah to the Crinimal Court ‘C’ to show cause why he (Judge Jallah) cannot hold the NPA Management in contempt for failure to respect the court( Monrovia City Court) order. During the hearing of the Summary proceeding, Judge Yamie Quiqui Gbeisay of Criminal Court C ordered Judge Jomah S. Jallah to summon the Managing Director of the NPA, Hon. But the Management of the NPA failed and delibrate refused to obey the court orders to turn over the Container.
Source:Front Page Africa
June 22, 2020 23:15 UTC
Liberia: Repatriation Flight Takes Off From RIA, Ahead of Resumption Date
Liberia: Repatriation Flight Takes Off From RIA, Ahead of Resumption DateBishop J. Allen Klayee, Managing Director to head the Liberia Airport Authority told FrontPageAfrica that the fight was a repatriation flight arranged by the Indian Community to take Indian citizens homeMonrovia – A repatriation flight bound for New Delhi India took off from the Roberts International Airport Monday, seven days before Liberia’s main airport is scheduled to open. The flight, FrontPageAfrica has learned was arranged by Euroworld and chartered by TurkishAirlines, which charged $US1,375 for economy and US$1,950 for business class. FrontPageAfrica has learned that at least 100 passengers were on the flight. Bishop J. Allen Klayee, Managing Director to head the Liberia Airport Authority told FrontPageAfrica that the fight was a repatriation flight arranged by the Indian Community to take Indian citizens home. Mr. Sailas Thangal, the Indian Ambassador accredited to Liberia confirmed to FPA Monday that the flight was sanctioned by the Indian government.
Source:Front Page Africa
June 22, 2020 23:15 UTC
Rep. Solomon George Blasts Public Work Minister Over Substandard Road Across Liberia
Rep. George, speaking during the appearance of Minister Nyenpan in plenary recently, blasted him for not doing more and called for the enactment of laws that will reprimand officials and contractors awarding and implementing ‘these under quality’ road works. Capitol Hill, Monrovia – Rep. Solomon C. George (CDC, District #7, Montserrado) has criticized Public Works Minister Mobutu Nyenpan for awarding contracts to companies he accused of doing substandard work in Liberia. Speaking in plenary during the appearance of Minister Nyenpan recently, Rep. George blasted him for not doing more and called for the enactment of laws that will reprimand officials and contractors awarding and implementing “these under quality” road works. And you telling me the Minister is doing a good job when people tyres are going in that holes and causing accident. He is not working,” Rep. George debunked a colleague who had earlier praised the Minister for exceptional job amid a stressed budget.
Source:Front Page Africa
June 22, 2020 23:07 UTC
Humane Society International Seeks Protection For wildlife In Liberia
Morris Darbo, country director of Humane Society International maintains that the protection of wildlife in Liberia is critical towards the building of vibrant tourism sites in the country. Paynesville – Morris Darbo, country director of Humane Society International (HSI) Liberia, said the protection of wildlife population will help prevent the extinction of animals and attract tourism, which will create job opportunities. Darbo maintained that the protection of wildlife in Liberia is a critical towards the building of a vibrant tourism sites in the country. Darbo said the Chimpanzees were abandoned as a result of the Liberian civil crises, and HSI started providing care and protection for these Chimpanzees since 2015. He pointed out that HSI-Liberia is buttressing the government’s effort to live up to its promise made through international treaties to protect wildlife in the country.
Source:Front Page Africa
June 22, 2020 23:03 UTC
Ghanaian Professionals in Liberia Donates to the 14Military Hospital
Monrovia – The Association of Ghanaian Professionals in Liberia has donated several disinfectants and protective gears to the government as part of the organozation’s efforts to strengthen the fight against the novel Coronavirus. The Association of Ghanaian Professionals in Liberia, which is recognized by the Ghanaian Embassy in Monrovia, comprises of Ghanaians from diverse professional background who are residents and working in Liberia. “A Ghanaian professional midwife contracted the virus in the line of her duty here in Liberia and was treated here in Liberia. According to the Ghanaian Ambassador, several Ghanaians who have contracted the virus have all been treated here in Liberia, adding that contracting the virus is not a death sentence. “This is the price the Ghanaian processionals are also paying to save Liberia.
Source:Front Page Africa
June 22, 2020 23:03 UTC
ANC’s Taa Wongbe Response to Senator Prince Johnson’s Rants
Monrovia – Mr. Taa Wongbe, on whose shoulders the opposition Alternative National Congress appears to be leaning its fate in vote-rich Nimba County in this year’s Senatorial Mid-Term elections, has dismissed suggestions from the Godfather of the county, Senator Prince Y. Johnson, that he is an alien to Nimba County. Report by Henry Karmo, [email protected]Senator Johnson, appearing on OK FM last week labeled Mr. Wongbe as an “Alien” in Nimba County. The Senator’s outburst was in response to a question about the strength of candidate Wongbe in the ensuing December 8 elections. Mr. Wongbe instead claims that Senator Johnson’s outburst against him is perhaps due to his refusal to prioritize the Senator’s request to purchase 50 computers and 100 chairs. Taa has a Bachelor of Science degree in Information Technology from the New Jersey Institute of Technology (NJIT).
Source:Front Page Africa
June 22, 2020 23:03 UTC
Pre-Existing Social, Economic Conditions and Large Informal Population, Increases Liberia’s Vulnerability to COVID-19 Economic Shock
Together with the private sector, health authorities in the country were quick in creating awareness among the population. In Liberia, like most of sub-Sahara Africa, this meant social exposure of the vulnerable population especially those in the informal sector. Liberia’s informal sector makes up about 85% of the workforce. This large segment of the population is the most vulnerable due to undesirable working, health and safety conditions. Just as people with pre-existing underlying health condition are more susceptible to COVID-19, developing countries like Liberia with pre-existing social and economic conditions, are more vulnerable to the economic downturn imposed by the virus.
Source:Front Page Africa
June 22, 2020 22:41 UTC
Analysis of the Lead Role of Africa-China Mutual Battle against COVID- 19
The fragile and poorest ones particularly third world countries are expected to suffer the repercussion of the global pandemic. He explained that in the face of COVID-19, China and Africa have offered mutual support and fought shoulder to shoulder with each other. According to the Chinese President, in the face of COVID-19, China and Africa have enhanced solidarity and strengthened friendship and mutual trust. Speaking further, President Jinping added that: “Together, we will build a China-Africa community of health for all. This way, we will be able to take the China-Africa comprehensive strategic and cooperative partnership to a greater height,” President Jinping noted.
Source:Front Page Africa
June 22, 2020 22:41 UTC
Liberia: Bemoaning Abdoulaye Dukule’s Pot Calling Kettle Black
By Sherman C. Seequeh, [email protected]In a commentary recently, ‘Dr’ Dukule struggled to dig out and spew dint on the George Manneh Weah administration. Did “Dr.” Dukule, the administration he served, and all the copious outpour of international goodwill deliver a grain of rice to anyone in this country? “Dr.” Dukule cannot claim better capacity when the sum evidence of the capacity of 12 years of rule marked Liberia’s trajectory into unimaginable governance failure by 2017. Certainly, Dr. Dukule is not claiming any better competency and capacity for himself and those with whom he served for 12 years. The Weah administration has threaded where ‘angels feared’ in bringing Liberia’s governance to its apex of transparency and accountability.
Source:Front Page Africa
June 22, 2020 22:41 UTC
Liberia: Canadian Police Confirm Identity of NPFL ‘General’ Bill Horrace as Victim of Shooting Death
London, Ontario Police official identified the victim of a shooting death Sunday, as 44-year-old Bill Horace, a former General in the National Patriotic Front of Liberia. Male, Black, 6 feet tall, thin build, wearing a black hospital-style mask, grey sweat pants and a hooded sweatshirt. Male, Black, wearing a black hospital-style mask and a hooded sweatshirt with a red strip down the arm. Male, Black, wearing a black hospital-style mask and a hooded sweatshirt. Male, Black, very light complexion, short with a thin build, short braids and grey sweatpants.
Source:Front Page Africa
June 22, 2020 19:24 UTC
Liberia: State of Emergency Extended by 30 Days; June 28 Airport Reopening Still on Course
The extension of the State of Emergency comes as Liberia continue to see moderate rise in the number of COVID-19 cases. Monrovia – As Liberia continues to experience a moderate rise in the number of COVID-19 cases, President George Manneh Weah on Monday announced further extension of his State of Emergency. “We are in discussions to work our modalities for special waiver, in keeping with the health protocols, for airlines. The date for the airport reopening remains June 28, 2020,” the minister said. We are in discussions to work our modalities for special waiver, in keeping with the health protocols, for airlines.
Source:Front Page Africa
June 22, 2020 13:17 UTC
ANALYSIS: Will Pres. Weah Recall Controversial Nigerian Lawyer from the LACC As The Nat’l Bar Association Bans Him from Practicing Law in Liberia?
Therefore, the National Executive Council of the Liberian National Bar met and mandated the President of the Liberian National Bar Association to instruct the Grievance and Ethics Committee to launch a full scale investigation into this matter. He however promised to meet with the Grievance and Ethics Committee, in order to provide it further clarification. A. Nbudusi Nwabudike be expelled was approved by a vote of two thirds members of the National Executive Council of the Liberian National Bar Association. A. N. Nwabudike is hereby expelled from the membership of the Liberian National Bar Association. His name is hereby stricken from the roster of the membership of the Liberian National Bar Association.”Cllr.
Source:Front Page Africa
June 22, 2020 10:16 UTC
Liberia: Jeremiah Koung Gets Backing of Prince Johnson in Nimba Senatorial Election
Monrovia – Love him or hate him, Senator Prince Y. Johnson has a firm grip on Nimba County. Senator Johnson also suggested that Dolo did not achieve anything meaningful during his first stint as Senator to warrant a second chance. Gongloe’s strong showing in the 2014 Senatorial race against Prince Johnson has led many to make a strong case for her candidacy. Rep. Jeremiah Koung (District No.1) appears to be the favorite for now, owing to the backing of Senator Johnson. Wongbe was dealt a major blow last week when Senator Johnson dismissed him as a serious contender and described him as an “alien” who is very strange to the county’s political environment.
Source:Front Page Africa
June 22, 2020 10:07 UTC
President, It’s Time to Act: Boot Nwabudike Out of the Liberia Anti-Corruption Commission
A. Nbuisi Nwabudike is a fraudster, what more evidence does President George Manneh Weah need to kick him out as head of the Liberia Anti-Corruption Commission. FIRST OF ALL, Section 6.2 of the LACC Act states that “The five (5) Commissioners shall be nominated by the President. MR. PRESIDENT, Section 6.8 of the LACC Act says “A Commissioner shall hold office during good behavior. KEEPING NWABUDIKE at the Liberia Anti-Corruption Commission would be another form of hypocrisy in the fight against corruption. KEEPING NWABUDIKE at the Liberia Anti-Corruption Commission would be another form of hypocrisy in the fight against corruption.
Source:Front Page Africa
June 22, 2020 09:45 UTC
Liberia: Street Sellers Fear Being Left Out of Stimulus Package
Having used their funds to sustain their families for the last two months of lockdown, sellers are in need of support. With the controversies that have marred the distribution of the food package, many street peddlers fear they will be left out as the country slowly returns to normalcy. This US$30 million aid package comprises US$25 million of funds redirected from the government’s 2019/2020 fiscal budget and US$5 million donated by the World Bank. Activist Martin Kollie, based in Ethiopia, has blasted the government in several Facebook posts over the lockdown package. “The US$25 million food distribution started on May 23 and ended in one hour on the same day,” he quips in one.
Source:Front Page Africa
June 22, 2020 09:11 UTC