Liberia: Ruling CDC Backs Pro-Tempore Chie on Support to Dillon’s Senatorial Bid
In the ruling Party, some Partisans felt betrayed that the Pro-Temp, who is a partisan of the ruling Collation for Democratic Change (CDC) would aid the candidacy of an opposition candidate against the party’s interest. On Friday, Mr. Mulbah Morlu, Chair of the ruling CDC, called a news conference to respond to what he called a “misrepresentation of the Pro-Temp’s statement” by those in the opposition. “Senator Chie remains a strong Partisans of the CDC. “We need to ensure the viability of our partisans [militants]. The party remains supreme and this is the mandate for June,” said Chairman Morlu.
Source:Front Page Africa
June 07, 2020 00:45 UTC
Liberia: Justice Minister Erred in Correcting Date for Ending State of Emergency
Report by Lennart Dodoo, [email protected]Joint resolution signed by the Legislature on April 17 which clearly stated that the state of emergency was effective as of April 10, 2020. I just read a Frontpage Africa news quoting Justice Minister Musa Dean as saying the State of Emergency ends on 21st June. This means, the State of Emergency ceases to exit starting at 11:59 on June 9 WITHOUT a legislative renewal. That the State of Emergency is approved for a period of up to sixty (60) days from its effective date of April 10, 2020. Accordingly, the Minister of Justice hereby also clarifies that, unless otherwise extended by a Joint Resolution of the Legislature and approved by President Weah, the State Of Emergency shall expire on the 21st day of June 2020.”
Source:Front Page Africa
June 07, 2020 00:22 UTC
Liberia: State Of Emergency Not Ending June 9
The Justice Minister noted that the effective date of the commencement of the 60-day state of emergency was April 21, therefore, the official expiration would be June 21, contrary to the June 9 mentioned in the Executive Mansion press releaseMONROVIA – The Ministry of Justice has clarified that the June 9 date contained in the Executive Mansion press release as the stipulated date ending the state of emergency was an error. According to the Justice Ministry, though President Weah made the initial declaration, it was endorsed by the Legislature on April 21, 2020. The Justice Minister noted that the effective date of the commencement of the 60-day state of emergency was April 21, therefore, the official expiration would be June 21, contrary to the June 9 mentioned in the Executive Mansion press release. Meanwhile, President Weah has extended by two more weeks guidelines intended to prevent the spread of the virus, with the following modifications:1) All are now required to be indoors by 9pm, instead of the previous time of 6pm. All other protocols that were previously announced not amended by this release remain in force.
Source:Front Page Africa
June 06, 2020 20:03 UTC
Liberia: Government Still Raising Hope over COVID-19 Food Distribution
“The full costing to cover this period in affected and other areas may add up to around $40 million. The stimulus package, according to the President’s plan was to further help the banks to increase lending to new borrowers. Sen. Dillon believes the money being pumped into the food distribution could be more meaningful if its redirected into aiding school tuitions for students are the country is about to see the gradual reopening of schools. Tarpeh: Food Distribution Not 419The Minister of Commerce and Industry, Prof. Wilson Tarpeh who heads the committee set by the President to spearhead the food distribution told residents of Peace Island Community over the weekend that the government’s promise is not “419” (a scam). He disclosed that 30 years ago, the World Food Program carried out similar food distribution in the country.
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June 06, 2020 16:48 UTC
Liberia: President Weah Says No Renewal for State of Emergency; Curfew Further Relaxed
Monrovia, Liberia: The President of the Republic, Dr. George Manneh Weah has said that the state of emergency which is due to expire on June 9, 2020 will not be renewed. President Weah said given the country’s level of experience with the Coronavirus and its mode of transmission, the strides being made in its containment and in view of developments in other countries, the need for further extension of the constitutional measure is not required. Meanwhile, President Weah has extended by two more weeks guidelines intended to prevent the spread of the virus, with the following modifications:1) All are now required to be indoors by 9pm, instead of the previous time of 6pm. 4) Opening of the Roberts International Airport to commercial flights on the 21st of June. All other protocols that were previously announced not amended by this release remain in force.
Source:Front Page Africa
June 05, 2020 21:33 UTC
IMF Board Approves US$50M Budget Support for Liberia
Both the Government and the IMF are expected to undertake the first review under the ECF, delayed by COVID19. They welcomed Liberia’s strong commitment to macroeconomic and institutional reforms, especially its commitment to reforms under the External Credit Facility, which was approved by the Board of the IMF on 11 December 2019. Both the Government and the IMF are expected to undertake the first review under the ECF, delayed by COVID19. Liberia’s performance under the ECF and the country’s commitment to unprecedented macroeconomic and institutional reforms are winning international commendations. It informs partners and the general public that a dashboard on COVID-19 resources will soon be made publicly available.
Source:Front Page Africa
June 05, 2020 21:33 UTC
Journalist Samuel Wazizi Died in Custody Last Year, Cameroon Military Spokesperson Says
Police arrested Wazizi on August 2, and transferred him to military custody on August 7, after which he was held incommunicado, according to CPJ research. New York — In response to a statement issued by the Cameroonian Ministry of Defense today that journalist Samuel Wazizi died in government custody in August 2019, the Committee to Protect Journalists issued the following statement:“The Cameroonian government’s cruel treatment of journalist Samuel Wazizi is truly shocking. The statement denied that Wazizi had been tortured or abused, and said that the journalist’s family had been in contact with him in custody. Police arrested Wazizi on August 2, and transferred him to military custody on August 7, after which he was held incommunicado, according to CPJ research. In 2010, journalist Bibi Ngota similarly died while in government custody; his death certificate said he died from a lack of medical attention while in prison, according to CPJ research.
Source:Front Page Africa
June 05, 2020 20:48 UTC
Liberia: Telecommunications Regulatory Boss Suspended in Midst of Surcharge Saga
“The Suspended LTA Chairman is advised to turn over all properties of the Authority in his possession. The Executive Mansion, in a statement Friday said the LTA Chairman, Ivan Brown’s suspension takes immediate effect. The statement said, Mr. Brown is being suspended for what was term, “conspiratorial and unethical activities as chairman of the Liberia Telecommunications Authority.”“The Suspended LTA Chairman is advised to turn over all properties of the Authority in his possession. Orange has been adamant on adhering to the Liberia Telecommunications Authority (LTA) regulation. But sources confided to FrontPageAfrica Friday that the suspended LTA boss had been compromised and had been working against the government’s position on the issue of the surcharge.
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June 05, 2020 20:26 UTC
Liberia: Bong County Residents in Denial after County Health Team Confirms First COVID-19 Death
The deceased died at his residence on the morning of June 2, 2020 following a protracted illness, family told FrontPageAfrica. Report by Selma Lomax, [email protected]The county health officer, Dr. Adolphus Yeiah, told a media briefing Thursday that specimen of the deceased sent to the National Public Health Institute of Liberia (NPHIL) on June 2 came back positive. Circumstances surrounding the confirmation of COVID-19 of the deceased seem not to have convinced many residents of Bong County that COVID-19 is real and in the county. Speaking to FrontPage Africa Friday, 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”. She added that county authority and the county health team will establish isolation center on Phebe Compound with the medical personnel well taken care of, which she said will be a proof of pro-activeness in combating the pandemic.
Source:Front Page Africa
June 05, 2020 16:52 UTC
LIBERIA: ‘I Did It’ – Stepfather Confesses to Rape of Daughter, Charged
Chuluty told FrontPageAfrica that he fled shortly after the rape out of fear because his wife got angry with him after she found out. “The problem when it happened, I ran away and went to the bush because my wife was vexed,” Chuluty said. Upon seeing the Video, Chuluty said he had to turned himself in to the police for investigation because he felt guilty about the incident. In the same police charge sheet, the rape survivor’s mother confirmed her daughter was raped and later got pregnant for her husband. The 15-year-old told the police that she was frequently abused by her father every early Morning when her Mother went away to sell.
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June 05, 2020 16:30 UTC
Death Announcement of Mr. Dexter E. Lincoln, Sr.
The LINCOLN family mourn the death of their father and grandfather The late Mr. Dexter E. Lincoln sr. Our daddy died in Philadelphia, USA early Sunday morning at 5:30am from the COVID-19 virus. Mr. Dexter E. Lincoln sr. served the Republic of Liberia as the Chief of Traffic from 1980 until the outbreak of the Liberian civil war. His children are Edwina, Lee, Ella,Dextina, Dexter jr., Diah, Danny, Eric and grandchildren among others.
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June 05, 2020 13:47 UTC
Liberia: 100 Pregnant Women in Montserrado and Margibi Benefit from People’s Foundation Africa Covid-19 Pregnant Care Drive
The participants came from surrounding communities in Clara Town, Duala, Logan Town and Brewerville in Montserrado and Joe Blow Town and Kakata in Margibi CountiesMonrovia – The People’s Foundation Africa has launched Covid-19 Pregnant Care Package for expectant mothers in Montserrado and Margibi counties in Liberia. The program is part of the organization’s anniversary celebration.
Source:Front Page Africa
June 05, 2020 13:30 UTC
Liberia: Is Senator Dillon Biting More Than He Can Chew?
Still trying to shake his tail off proven allegations that he accepted bribe to pass the state of emergency and economic stimulus package, the Montserrado County Senator appears to be biting more than he can chew. According to Senator Tengbeh, Senator Dillon accused his colleagues of receiving bribe to pass the recast budget. The public, hoodwinked by the gimmicks of Senator Dillon without further investigation, appears to have fallen for one of Senator Dillon’s usual artifices. This is the same revelation Senator Dillon made upon taking office but would yet claim his revelation was noble. Senator Dillon continues to bite more than he can nibble in his bamboozlement of the public.
Source:Front Page Africa
June 05, 2020 08:36 UTC
Liberia Closing in on Tentative Date for Reopening of Airport
Monrovia – Authorities at the Roberts International Airport have been meeting with stakeholders, both local and international to explore the possibility of reopening the Roberts International Airport to commercial flights. The new concept is drafted in in keeping with an advisory from the Airport Council International and the National Public Health Institute. The new regulations include a mandatory public health concept for travelers with technology aided screening, testing and quarantine procedure. Bishop Klayee said in the next few days the public will be informed about a tentative date for the reopening of the airport and resumption of flights. The discussions over the possible tentative date for reopening comes as Liberia continues to record mass number of recoveries from the deadly Coronavirus.
Source:Front Page Africa
June 05, 2020 08:15 UTC
Liberian Immigrant Featured by CNN at George Floyd Protest Charged with Felony
Police say Smith was carrying a loaded pistol in his waistband and had a backpack containing a hammer and spray paint. Shin allegedly had a backpack containing a firearm and an electric grinding tool. Minneapolis – The Hennepin County Attorney Office in Minneapolis, Minnesota has charged Patrick Smith, 24, a vocal Liberian immigrant featured by CNN at a protest for George Floyd, in Minneapolis this week, with one felony count of second degree riot with a dangerous weapon. “If you really feel like you have to take an opportunity, like if you’re going to be an opportunistic, something’s wrong with you,” Smith told CNN. Shin allegedly had a backpack containing a firearm and an electric grinding tool.
Source:Front Page Africa
June 05, 2020 08:15 UTC