Liberia: Pres. Weah Speedy Rehab Work on Bushrod Island Corridor
President Weah indicated that Bushrod Island is the hub of the nation’s Economy, adding that delay in the road works would adversely impact the economy of the country. Minister Mabutu Nyenpan Nyenpan and Deputy Minister Langley inspecting rehab works on the Bushrod IslandPresident Weah then extolled the Ministry of Public Works for keeping the Pro-Poor Agenda vibrant through tangible infrastructural development projects. For his part, Public Works Minister, Sen Mobutu Vlah Nyenpan thanked President Weah for his sustained interest in roads connectivity across the country. Minister Nyenpan assured the President of the Ministry’s commitment in ensuring the completion of all road projects within the stipulated timeframe, with the aim of bringing about socio-economic transformation. The Works Minister said in spite of the novel coronavirus pandemic, which continues to paralyse several facets of society, including the Road Sector, the Government of Liberia under the leadership of President Weah has not reneged on its promise of infrastructural development.
Source:Front Page Africa
June 15, 2020 10:07 UTC
Liberia: Relaxing Public Health Measures Must Be Done With Extreme Caution
IT IS NO SECRET that the basic preventive measures are being ignored by many people in the country. THE MINISTRY OF HEALTH must work with every school to ensure health protocols are understood and followed to the fullest. SEVERAL COUNTRIES across the world have resumed schools amid the pandemic but these countries have ensured measures are effective. For students to learn to follow COVID-19 preventive measures, they must understand the importance of the measures. If proper sensitization about the virus and its preventive measures are not understood by students, the government must delay the resumption of school.
Source:Front Page Africa
June 15, 2020 06:33 UTC
Liberia: Ruling CDC Exploring Candidates To Defeat Popular Darius Dillon in Montserrado County Senatorial Election
Among those reportedly being considered are Montserrado County District No. Among those reportedly being considered are Montserrado County District No. The county is bordered by Bomi County to the west, Bong County to the north, and Margibi County to the east. 5, Montserrado County, since 2006, Rep. Fallah could be the most difficult challenge for Senator Dillon. A strong run would largely depend on how quickly the ruling party can turn things around.
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June 15, 2020 06:22 UTC
COVID-19 Pandemic ‘Expected To Hit Liberia Hard’
Speaking following the Executive Board’s discussion of Liberia, Mr. Zhang said: “The COVID-19 pandemic came at a time when a consensus on the need for broad-based reform in Liberia had finally emerged, but when macroeconomic conditions remained challenging. The IMF said the pandemic is hitting Liberia at a time, when economic activity was already declining. “The COVID-19 pandemic came at a time when a consensus on the need for broad-based reform in Liberia had finally emerged, but when macroeconomic conditions remained challenging. The initial response to the pandemic, including the emergency food aid program, is welcome, but more remains to be done. the passage of the agreed FY2021 budget with high-quality revenue measures is key to addressing the COVID-19 crisis.
Source:Front Page Africa
June 15, 2020 05:58 UTC
Liberia: Worlea –Saywah Dunah, Candidate for Leadership of Former Ruling Unity Party Sets Record Straight About His Loyalty, Priorities
Rep. Dunah is one of four partisans looking to fill the void left since the party parted ways with its former chairman, Wilmot PayeMonrovia – The team pushing Rep. Worlea –Saywah Dunah (Unity Party, Nimba) for the leadership of the former ruling Unity Party has moved to quell rumors questioning his loyalty. Rep. Dunah is one of four partisans looking to fill the void left since the party parted ways with its former chairman, Wilmot Paye. In these capacities as a ranking leader, he cordially worked with colleagues across party lines.”Team Dunah explained that the Unity Party (UP) is a political party in Liberia that started in 1984 by Edward B. Kesselly, also its first standard bearer. The Unity Party participated in the first elections after the 1980 coup, running against President Samuel Doe in October 1985. The party has remained active in Liberian politics since and was, until 2017, the ruling party was taking over by the CDC government.
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June 15, 2020 05:48 UTC
Liberia: Solicitor General Witch-Hunting Opposition Members?
An initial indictment on Mr. George Wisner who is one of the forerunners being considered for the chairmanship of the Unity Party, FrontPageAfrica gathered, which was being pushed by the Solicitor General, Cllr. The initial indictment, FrontPageAfrica gathered, which was being pushed by the Solicitor General, Cllr. Sayma Syrenius Cephus, was for criminal facilitation, allegedly over the grant of investment incentive in 2013, that was abused by the beneficiary. Meanwhile, the Secretary of the Senate, the Secretary of the Liberian Senate, Nanborlor Singbeh would also be indicted and ordered arrested. Singbe was the Liberian partner to MHM Eko-Liberia, an international company with 30% Liberian ownership and 70% owned by Czech Republic Partners, Martin Miloschewsky.
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June 15, 2020 05:37 UTC
Liberia: USAID Gives Technical Assistance to Government to Fight COVID-19
Monrovia – The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) has provided technical assistance to the Government of Liberia aimed at fighting COVID-19. Director Eubanks lauded the efforts of the Government of Liberia to mitigate the spread of COVID-19 and pledged the United States’ continuous support to the GOL in its fight against the pandemic. The Liberia Health Minister warned against refusal of individuals in the country to continue wearing of facemask. This assistance is made possible through the provision of approximately $4 million for the COVID-19 response, following the appropriation of $1 billion by the United States Congress to help countries across the world respond to the disease. The COVID-19 specific assistance to Liberia is in addition to the $40 million that USAID provides annually to strengthen the overall Liberian healthcare system.
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June 15, 2020 00:45 UTC
Liberia: CDC Lawmaker Accused of Sexual Harassment Sues Female Advocate
Burvina Brooks accused the CDC lawmaker of “having sex with the girls in the district” and being a “stupid leader” in a Facebook post. Following her release, family members and friends were seen in a jubilant mood chanting anti-Seeboe slogan including, “Dixon Seeboe shame, shame; Dixon Seeboe shame, shame”. “For the past three years, Representative Seeboe has been harassing me sexually for some reason best known to him. In a brief chat with FrontPageAfrica via cellphone on Friday, Representative Seeboe promised to handle the matter void of politics. Let justice be done for Bervina Brooks”And Vaye Tiah added: “I don’t know this Bervina Brooks girl, nor Rep. Dixon Seeboe.
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June 15, 2020 00:41 UTC
‘You Are Feeling The Pinch Of The Mistake Made In 2017’
Mr. Cummings said although the decision taken by citizens during the 2017 general and presidential elections to elect President Weah was a mistake, similar mistake should not be repeated during the December 2020 senatorial election, and the 2023 general elections. I know some of you here voted for President Weah; but you get to make mistakes sometimes. “The Liberian people made a mistake in 2017 when they elected President Weah and this government. You are feeling that mistake today. I know some of you here voted for President Weah; but you get to make mistakes sometimes.
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June 15, 2020 00:22 UTC
Liberia: Residents Decry Illicit Mining In Schiefflin Township
Hundreds of pickup trucks haul loads of sand away each day and nightBoys Town Community, Schiefflin Township – Residents in the Boys Town Community, Schiefflin Township are pleading with the government to come to their aid as illegal miners continue to mine sand and causing grave environmental hazard to the community. Sadly, the area resident said, on numerous occasions, the police at Schefflin Township appear unable to stop the illicit sand mining. While I was in Liberia, I became a victim of their brutal verbal insults and threats to do me bodily harm for standing up to them.”Konneh explained that there is continuous 24-hour, 7-day beach mining taking place. “The illicit sand mining created a path that is now allowing the sea water to come gushing in at will and worst at high tide. What we need is actual enforcement, and with stern directive to the LNP at Schiefflin Township.”
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June 14, 2020 23:56 UTC
Liberia: President Weah Consoles Fallen Nkurunziza’s Death as Court Rule to End Power Vacuum
Monrovia – President George Manneh Weah has sent a condolence message to the Government and People of the Republic of Burundi, following the death of His Excellency Mr. Pierre Nkurunziza, President of the Republic of Burundi. President Pierre Nkurunziza died recently as a result of a cardiac arrest. President George Manneh Weah also prayed that the Almighty God will grant the people of Burundi strength, courage and fortitude during this difficult period of national mourning. Prior to his death, Nkurunziza was due to hand over power to his handpicked successor, Major General Evariste Ndayishimiye. He was elected in May to replace President Nkurunziza, who had been in power for 15 years.
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June 14, 2020 23:37 UTC
Let’s Resist Attempt To Lower Politics In Liberia
The Editor,I’m a hardcore member of the community of opposition to the CDC-led administration and besides, a supporter of Sen. Abraham Darius Dillon. When I chose to be an opposition member to the ruling party, I didn’t sign in as a cult member of the opposition community. If you take my advice, we’ll, by our good consciences and a deep sense of patriotism, elevate so highly, the quality of our politics. We must encourage Senator Dillon to openly speak to the imaged-demeaning assertions made by the Pro tempore against his person. My noble conscience will not allow me to support him all the time, whether he does what is wrong or right.
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June 14, 2020 23:26 UTC
Teetering on Constitutional Crisis in Liberia: Election Postponement a Dangerous Gamble
A curious footnote to this is that the initial Liberian constitutional experiment was one based on segregation and disenfranchisement of the majority. There is a good reason why the Constitution does not provide for the postponement of elections. That is the reason why, just like the rigid provisions on presidential term limits, there is no room for postponement of elections in the Liberian Constitution. It is worth noting that the initial reason behind calls for postponement of the Liberian elections had nothing to do with the current Coronavirus situation. For example, similar measures were put in place during the nationwide general election held in South Korea amid COVID-19 on April 15, 2020.
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June 14, 2020 22:52 UTC
Open Letter to the Liberian Joint Legislative Chambers on the Economic Ills of the Existing $500 Bills and the Call to Rethink CBL Approval to Reprint $4b in $500 Banknotes
There seems to be an economic lesson was learned after the printing of various dollar notes (higher banknotes) between 1857 – 1880. Nevertheless, 2019 folded with the appreciation of the Liberian dollar’s value at $186.93 – $1 US as CBL announced a debatable shortage of Liberian dollars in the market. Thirdly, the $6b unaccounted for by CBL’s authorities have depicted another picture of the dark dealings surrounding the $500 notes. you have just two $50 in in $100 note, while in $500 note, there are ten $50. Likewise, you have five $20 in $100 note, but in $500 note, you have twenty five $20.
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June 14, 2020 22:30 UTC
Liberia: Ruling Party Lawmaker, Saah Joseph, Condemns WFP Charge of US$9m As Administrative Cost to Distribute Food
The CDC lawmaker condemned the using US$9 million of the US$30 million being paid by the government to the World Food Program on administrative cost s disclosed by the Minister of Commerce. He wrote:“Colleagues, WFP’s $9m charge for 21 food distribution is totally unappealing. “Colleagues, WFP’s $9m charge for 21 food distribution is totally unappealing. #COVID19IsReal #StaySafe #SocialDistance #ProPoorMustSucceed.” Saah Joseph, Senator, Montserrado CountySenator Abraham Darius Dillon also of Montserrado County, on Saturday criticized the move with a Facebook post, claiming that something was fishy about it. Minister Eugene Nagbe told FrontPagAfrica that the fund would be in the total control of the World Food Program which would spearhead the food distribution.
Source:Front Page Africa
June 14, 2020 14:26 UTC