Liberia: Bong County Records Second COVID-19 Death
The latest death, according to Dr. Yeiah, is unconnected to the eight persons whose contacts were traced to the death of the index case in the couty last week. Suakoko District, Bong County – A second person has succumbed to the Covid-19 pandemic in Bong County four days after the county recorded its first coronavirus fatality. The latest death, according to Dr. Yeiah, is unconnected to the eight persons whose contacts were traced to the death of the index case last week. Dr. Yeiah said the death underscores the importance of protecting our most vulnerable in the county during the outbreak. Speaking to FrontPage Africa Monday, Bong County superintendent Esther Walker, said, “I plead with residents of the county and other journalists in the county to assist the county and the county health team deal with the issue of prejudice even among residents”.
Source:Front Page Africa
June 09, 2020 07:18 UTC
Liberia: ‘I Did Not Record Ivan Brown’ – Costa Clarifies in LTA’s Boss Suspension Saga
On the recording, in possession of FrontPageAfrica, both Mr. Costa and Mr. Brown open the discussion by saying each had missed a call from the other. No conversation between Ivan Brown and myself cost him his job, no conversation whatsoever. On the recording, in possession of FrontPageAfrica, both Mr. Costa and Mr. Brown open the discussion by saying each had missed a call from the other. Mr. Brown repeats the same saying, he had missed a call from Mr. Costa. Mr. Costa said he had no role in the suspension of Mr. Brown.
Source:Front Page Africa
June 09, 2020 07:17 UTC
Liberians Memorialize George Floyd as a Call for an End to Racial Violence in America
According to Wahwehlee, after more than 60 years of the signing of the document of the African Union (AU), black man is still being ill-treated in the America and African leaders are sitting mute on such inhuman act. “The commemoration of today’s event is beyond the incident that was witnessed on the day of Africa Union. The death of Floyd she says should not be ignored by black people around the globe adding that it is not the first black to be brutalized. “The commemoration of today’s event is beyond the incident that was witnessed on the day of Africa Union. This day was critically set aside for us to reflect on the 400 years of brutality, of suppression and oppression of this black race,” Miss Kerkula said.
Source:Front Page Africa
June 09, 2020 06:45 UTC
“For Liberia To Be Bad, It Will Not Be Me, But You” – Pres. Weah
“For Liberia To Be Bad, It Will Not Be Me, But You” – Pres. President Weah made the comments on Sunday, June 7 at the City of Hope Church in Congo Town, outside Monrovia. For Liberia to be bad, it will not be me, it will be you because I know where I came from. According to him, most of the opposition leaders boycotted the meeting, but sent their deputies to attend. President Weah claimed that the current brand of opposition leaders would not do better following the expiration of his tenure.
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June 09, 2020 06:33 UTC
US Must Skip a 2020 Human rights Report In Wake Of Protests Against George Floyd, Police Violence
EACH AND EVERY YEAR, the United States Department of State reports on Human Rights Practices covering internationally recognized individual, civil, political, and worker rights, as set forth in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and other international agreements. WHILE WE WELCOME the show of solidarity from the United States government and deep concerns, the US can pay no greater tribute to injustice and human rights violations around the world, than by marking an asterisk on 2020 for its Human Rights report. This means, US State Department Annual Report this year. In an emergency vote Friday, the Minneapolis City Council agreement with the Minnesota Department of Human Rights, which opened a civil rights investigation this week into the city’s police department in the wake of the killing of George Floyd. MAKE NO MISTAKE, the world welcomes and looks forward to the US Annual Human Rights Report, they help spot sores in the eyes of governments clamping down on free speech, human rights, child trafficking and a host of other abuses.
Source:Front Page Africa
June 09, 2020 06:33 UTC
Liberia: Weeks, CBL Board of Governors Re-Indicted On Seven Counts
The indictment was served on Weeks moments after state prosecutors had dropped previous charges against him on Monday, June 8. The indictment accuses the defendants of Theft of Property, Economic Sabotage, Fraud on the Internal Revenue of Liberia, Misuse of Public Money, Property or Record, and Illegal Disbursement of Public Money, Criminal Conspiracy and Facilitation. Earlier on Monday, Criminal Court Judge Yamie Quiqui Gbeisay had dropped criminal charges against Weeks before the new indictement was served on him. Judge Gbeisay’s decision to drop the charges against the former CBL governor was based on government lawyers’ application filed to the court to nullle prosequi (avoid prosecution) the case. While Sirleaf, who was the deputy CBL Governor for operations at the CBL is now a free man, Weeks will now have to go through a legal battle against the government to clear his name.
Source:Front Page Africa
June 09, 2020 06:32 UTC
Liberia: Bleach Manufacturing Company Laments Fake Product with Same Label on the Market; Threatens Lawsuit
The company noted that these substandard bleach products also have no positive reactions, and therefore, they must be raided from the Liberian market. “We want to inform the general public that there are fake clora on the Liberian market. If you wash your hands with these fake clora being produced or brought into the country, you will start to experience sores in your palms within few days. Meanwhile, the company has vowed to institute measures against individuals or companies using its brand on fake detergents produced in the country. The company added that it will not relent to file legal action against anyone caught using its brand criminally on substandard clora to deceive its customers and other consumers
Source:Front Page Africa
June 09, 2020 06:22 UTC
Liberia: Salala Residents Say Green Advocates Does Not Represent Their Interest
The CAO was presented with evidence that as early as 2014, community members were complaining about Green Advocates’ claim to representation. The CAO did not limit its assessment to the SRC plantation or the communities that were directly impacted by the IFC project. Despite the company’s request for clarity, both of the CAO’s draft assessment reports referenced the concession area, which has no relevance to the SRC plantation. The plantation communities are divided into 7 clusters with the cluster heads been elected by the community members. “In 2007, Agrifinal merged Weala Rubber Company, (WRC) factory and Salala Rubber Corporation, (SRC) plantation.
Source:Front Page Africa
June 09, 2020 06:22 UTC
Liberia: Minister Kollie Names Road Connectivity as a Must to Lofa; Donates Relief Items to the Fight of COVID-19
Liberia: Minister Kollie Names Road Connectivity as a Must to Lofa; Donates Relief Items to the Fight of COVID-19Voinjama – Labor Minister Moses Kollie has assured citizens of Lofa County of the George Weah-led governments commitment to address key developmental challenges in the County, especially the issue of road connectivity. Minister Kollie said the President is making sure that major roads in Lofa are connected before the end of the first term of his administration. The minister assured citizens that the Coalition for Democratic Change government is committed to bringing this long-term dream to fruition. The delegation met with local appointed officials in an effort to strengthen the developmental agenda of President Weah in the county. Receiving the items on behalf of the county, superintendent William Tamba Kamba, Sr., lauded Minister Kollie and members of his delegation for the donation, describing it as the single highest support to the county since the fight against COVID-19 commenced.
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June 09, 2020 06:11 UTC
Lions Clubs of Liberia Donate Assorted Medical Supplies to Health Facilities in Montserrado County
The Lions Clubs also donated bags of rice to the Peter W. Sayklon Orphanage Home in Margibi County. The Lions clubs, a combination of five Lions Clubs, is a charity organization that cater to the blind, orphans and underprivileged communities. “Last year, Lions Clubs of Liberia joined to do a charity venture where we sold tickets to our friends and members. The essence was to buy medical supplies to help health facilities in Liberia. Receiving the items, the health facilities thanked the Lions Clubs for the kind gestures and promised to use the items for the intended purpose.
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June 09, 2020 06:11 UTC
Female Journalism Organization Holds Webinar Series on Menstrual Hygiene
Monrovia – At least four panellists who attended a Menstrual Hygiene webinar hosted by SheWrites, SheLeads have called on the Government of Liberia to ensure young women and girls have access to menstrual products. She stated that religious houses should encourage discussion on Menstruation to protect young women and girls. She spoke on the topic Menstrual hygiene the issue, evidence and the gaps. Madam Sieh spoke on the topic, solutions to improve knowledge practices and attitudes on menstrual hygiene. “Toiletries Factory must see the need to start producing sanitary pads, if this is done the welfare of young women and girls will be met.
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June 09, 2020 01:07 UTC
Borough Citizens In USA Identify With In-Patients, Staffs At Redemption Hospital
Located in district 16, Montserrado County, the Redemption Hospital is the second largest referral hospital in Liberia. Madam Worquea urged authorities of the hospital to ensure that the items donated are distributed among in-patients and staffs only. Receiving the items donated, the Logistics Officer at the Redemption Hospital, Mark P. Cassell, lauded the group for the donation. “On behalf of the Redemption Hospital family, I want to say thanks to the NEKTAA family for thinking about Redemption Hospital in this time of crisis. He further commended authorities and health workers at the Redemption Hospital for the sacrificial services being rendered to patients in the midst of a national health pandemic.
Source:Front Page Africa
June 09, 2020 01:04 UTC
“WAEC Is Prepared To Administer This Year’s WASSCE Exam” – WAEC Liberia Boss
Mr. Dale G. Gbotoe indicated that the conduct of WASSCE can only be made possible based on the improvement of the COVID-19 situation in the country. MONROVIA – WAEC Liberia Head of National Office, Dale G. Gbotoe has said the institution is fully prepared to administer the 2019/2020 WASSCE Exam in fulfillment of President George Weah’s mandate. He, however, indicated that the conduct of WASSCE can only be made possible based on the improvement of the COVID-19 situation in the country. “The successful conduct of the exam is based on the condition of the pandemic in the country” Gbotoe emphasized. The WAEC Liberia Head of Office then assured its stakeholders and the public of the institution’s unwavering quest to ensure that health measures instituted by health experts are strictly observed during the conduct of the Exam across the country.
Source:Front Page Africa
June 08, 2020 18:33 UTC
Liberia: Govt. Lawyers Drop Charges Against Former CBL Governor Weeks in LD16 Billion Case
A FREE MAN: Criminal Court Judge Yamie Quiqui Gbeisay says his decision to drop the charges against former Central Bank of Liberia governor, J. Milton Weeks was based on government lawyers application filed to the court (Criminal Court C) to nullle prosequi the case. Monrovia – Criminal Court Judge Yamie Quiqui Gbeisay has dropped criminal charges against former Central Bank of Liberia (CBL) Governor Dr. Milton Weeks. However, Judge Gbeisay decision to dropped the charges against the former CBL governor was based on government lawyers application filed to the court (Criminal Court C) to nullle prosequi the case. In his ruling, Judge Gbeisay granted the prosecution application to nulle prosequi the case since the defense team did not object to the prosecution’s application. Judge Gbeieay said the former CBL governor is now freed of the criminal charges levelled against him by the State.
Source:Front Page Africa
June 08, 2020 11:37 UTC
The ‘Dillon Effect’ on the Politics of Liberia
The ‘kingdom of corruption’ buried in the culture of secrecy has been struck by the Dillon Effect in recent times. How will the “Dillon Effect” impact the politics of Liberia now and in the future? The “Dillon Effect “should now be the new normal and the standard by which those interested in politics, business, not-for-profit and leadership in general should be judged and graded. Despite his under one year in the Liberia senate, ADD has shown determination by publicly declaring his assets and slashing his take home salary to $5,000. How can the Dillon Effect be spread across the governance system of our Country?
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June 08, 2020 04:07 UTC