Liberia: ‘No Intent To Suspend Or Expel Dillon’ – Senate Leadership
Pro Temp Chie said public perceptions about him harboring a plan expel Senator Dillon from the very beginning of Montserrado Senator Induction are totally untrue. How can we assume at this time that someone want to suspend or expel our colleague even if these allegations are true?”Pro Temp Chie said public perceptions about him harboring a plan expel Senator Dillon from the very beginning of Montserrado Senator Induction are totally untrue. In his attempt to disclose the relationship between him and Senator Dillon, the Senate Pro Temp outlined some of the instances he had render personal assistance to the Montserrado Senator. I have no plan to expel Dillon this is a matter of precedence. Section D. of rule 23 further states that plenary shall debate the report and act upon the recommendation.
Source:Front Page Africa
June 04, 2020 09:11 UTC
Liberia: Family of Late Francis Mensah Craves Justice Minister Musa Dean to Ensure Accountability in Child’s Death
Little Mensah, three, died of severe burn from hot water allegedly poured on him by a female police officer enforcing government’s lockdown order. Monrovia – The family of the late Francis Mensah of West Point is demanding justice over his tragic and untimely death. Meanwhile, in a communication to Justice Minister Frank Musa Dean, the family through its lawyer, Finley Karngar said, since the death of little Mensah, the Liberia National Police (LNP) is yet to make available report of the investigation. Meanwhile, for the family and residents of West Point, little Mensah’s death is a reminiscence of the late Shaki Kamara’s incidence in August, 2014, at the height of another deadly disease outbreak, the Ebola epidemic. Mensah’s family, through their lawyer is calling on the Attorney General to intervene to ensure justice is served.
Source:Front Page Africa
June 04, 2020 08:48 UTC
Liberia: House of Reps. Amends Central Bank Act, Expands Legislative Oversight on Bank’s Activities
The CBL was established on October 18, 1999 by an Act of the Legislature and it became functional in 2000, replacing the National Bank of Liberia (NBL). Portion of the act was amended in 2014. Several changes made by the joint committee and approved by plenary includes the “Autonomy of the central Bank.”Under this portion, the House called for CBL to be accountable to the Legislature through its [Legislature] oversight function. It shall, however, be accountable to the Legislature through its oversight function.”Another area under the Act that was amended is the portion that gives the CBL the exclusive authority to issue Liberian dollars and bank notes. On the issuance of Liberian banknotes and coins, the House amended Act gives the CBL the sole authority to issue all Liberian Dollar banknotes and coins but subject to Article 34-d of the Constitution.
Source:Front Page Africa
June 04, 2020 08:45 UTC
Liberia: Independent Human Rights Commission Calls on Government to Accelerate Food Distribution Efforts
Independent Human Rights Commission Chairman, Atty. Bartholomew ColleyMonrovia – The Independent National Human Rights Commission (INHRC) has called on the Government to accelerate its efforts in distributing food to vulnerable communities to help alleviate multiple constraints confronting citizens during this lockdown period. But according to the Chairperson of the Independent Human Rights Commission, Atty. Bartholomew Colley, citizens are hungry and as such, government, through the committee, must speed up the distribution process. “We think that the food distribution is delayed and government should accelerate efforts to reach the targeted communities.
Source:Front Page Africa
June 04, 2020 08:37 UTC
Liberians Take Steps to Improve their Livelihood through EU Funded Projects – Insights from a Field Trip
The national campaign was implemented by the Delegation of the European Union to Liberia in partnership with the Ministry of Finance and Development Planning. Communities share their stories of resilienceNotably, the journalists met several communities taking impressive steps to improve their livelihood through agriculture. Through projects funded by the European Union, farmers improved their skills, and they have begun seeing the results of their hard work. Kpannah Varney, 26 years old, is a heavy-duty machine operator and a recent graduate of the Booker Washington Institute (BWI) in Kakata, Margibi County, Liberia. Reflections from the young media professionalsFor the young journalists, the 14-day travel was very intense but highly productive.
Source:Daily Observer
June 04, 2020 08:26 UTC
Liberia: Police Accused of Tampering With Vehicle Accident Investigation Report Involving Deputy Justice Minister
Report by Kennedy Yangian, [email protected]The kids, according to family sources, were returning from worship service when the accident occurred. The Deputy Justice Minister, who has pleaded not liable for the accident, made specific accusation against the police. He alleges that the diagram constructed after the accident was tempered with by police officers who conducted the investigation on the day of the accident. Responding to wide spread reports that he failed to cater to the kids following the accident, the Deputy Justice Minister said the reports are misleading and that he had provided some money for the medication of the children. Wednesday’s testimony by the Deputy Justice Minister was his first public statement on the incident.
Source:Front Page Africa
June 04, 2020 08:26 UTC
Liberia: Jones Blamo, Deputy head of National Security Agency is Dead; COVID-19 Suspected
Mr. Jones Blamo, Deputy head of the National Security Agency(NSA) had reportedly shown signs of the deadly Coronavirus over the past few days before he was taken to a hospital in the Marshall Community where he was pronounced dead a few hours ago. Monrovia – Mr. Jones Blamo, Deputy Director of the National Security Agency(NSA) has died. The NSA deputy director had reportedly shown signs of the deadly Coronavirus over the past few days before he was taken to a hospital in the Marshall Community where he was pronounced dead a few hours ago. President George Manneh Weah has reportedly placed a call to the widow of the deceased and a statement from the Executive Mansion is expected to be released shortly, according to the minister. In February 2019, Mr. Blamo was suspended for “time indefinite” after a run-in with Chief of Protocol Finda Bundoo at the Executive Mansion.
Source:Front Page Africa
June 03, 2020 18:00 UTC
Liberia: For Former Manager’s Assault on Employee, Court Orders GT Bank to Pay US$250K for Damages
Liberia: For Former Manager’s Assault on Employee, Court Orders GT Bank to Pay US$250K for DamagesFormer GT Bank Manager, Ayodeji Bejide (left), who absconded Liberia while the case was on and Mr. Edward Freeman, whose lip he hit with a calculatorMonrovia – Civil Law Court ‘B’ Judge Scheaplor R. Dunbar has held GT Bank Liberia Management liable for its former manager’s action on Employee Edward Freeman. “In view of the forgoing, the 1st defendant (GT Bank) is adjudged liable to plantiff (Edward Freeman) for the injuries he sustained on August 28, 2018. Following the assault, Freeman then reported the case to the Liberia National Police for investigation. In its investigation, the LNP charged the former bank manager, Ayodeji Bejide with the commission of Aggravated Assault and forwarded him to court. According to Freeman, Bejide threatened to dismiss him if he alarmed about the assault on him.
Source:Front Page Africa
June 03, 2020 16:07 UTC
Liberia: Court Dismisses Government’s Travel Ban Against Former NPHIL Director Tolbert Nyensuah
Monrovia- Criminal Court C Judge Yamie Quiqui Gbeisay today dismissed the Liberian government’s travel ban against former National Public Health Institute(NPHIL) Director Tolbert Nyensuah. Judge Gbeisay ruled: “The fact that the time of the service of the writ, the respondent, Mr. Tolbert Nyensuah had Departed the bailiwick of this country. Responding to the motion on May 26, prosecution argued that the motion filed by Tolbert Nyensuah lacks legal basis. Based on the findings, the government of Lineria issued out a New Exeat Republica against the former NPHIL Director on October 18, 2019. However, Nyensuah departed the country on Friday, October 18, 2019, the same date of the issuance of the Next Exeat Republica.
Source:Front Page Africa
June 03, 2020 12:45 UTC
US-based Liberian Man Honors Late Pilot Brother’s Memory by Providing Food Items for Old Folks in Community He Grew Up
“During this pandemic, old people are one of the most vulnerable groups in the society,” Mr. Harris, who resided in the Shoes Factory Community during childhood, stated. “Lorenzo was born on April 1, 1971 in Monrovia, to Mr. Richelieu B. Harris Sr. and Mrs. Malia E. Harris. The older folks and the blink fellow prayed for more of God’s blessings upon Mr. Richelieu B. Harris, Jr“He showed humility to everyone he interacted with. At the distribution site of the rice, the older folks rained praises on Richelieu for thinking about them during this Covid-19. Toseedell narrated how the late Lorenzo had sent him the white cane that he presently uses.
Source:Front Page Africa
June 03, 2020 12:00 UTC
Lakpazee Community Teenagers Tutored on Sanitary Pad Use
Monrovia – Teenaged girls residing in Lakpazee Community on the Airfield, over the weekend were taught how to properly use the sanitary pad (kotex) whenever it is that time of the month. In addition to the usage of sanitary pads, the girls were taught how to dispose of pads after they had been used. The NGO, Girls Pad-Liberia Incorporated (GPL), which conducted the training, also handed out pads to 100 girls. On that day Ms. Perry told her peers that teenagers knowing how to use a sanitary pad will give them confidence during their period, while keeping your underwear clean. “Peel the pad off the wrapper and remove the paper strip that covers the sticky part of the pad.
Source:Front Page Africa
June 03, 2020 12:00 UTC
I CAN’T BREATHE! I CAN’T BREATHE! Any Lessons Learnt from America?
And they have showcased their anger in a rash of street protests and demonstrations in all fifty (50) states of America. Recalling history, President Trump called IS leader Al Baghdadi a coward and that “he died like a dog”. And this goes to past and present leaders of this country, particularly former President Sirleaf under whose rule, stealing and looting of the national treasury by her relatives and cronies was a virtual sport. Additionally, the displayed lasciviousness and ostentatious flaunting of ill acquired wealth by President Weah officials have not helped him. Any lessons learnt from America?
Source:Daily Observer
June 03, 2020 00:17 UTC
Why Liberia May Not Recover Seized Stolen Assets Forfeited in the UK
We also note that the money is now with the ncA under the application of an Assets Forfeiture Order. Finally, let me reiterate that your operations have been placed under the authority of the Liberia Anti Corruption Commission and its chair, Cllr. Ndubuisi Nwadubuke, as well as the Liberia Financial Intelligence Unit(FIU) and its head, Edwin Harris. That being the case, the Liberia Financial Intelligence Unit on behalf of the Government of the Republic of Liberia(thereafter known as “the GOL” or Government of Liberia, we present our compliments to you. Most of the banks that operated in Liberia in the 70s like Citibank, are no longer in Liberia except LBDI.
Source:Front Page Africa
June 03, 2020 00:11 UTC
Liberia: Eight Senators Write Senate Leadership As Legislative Tensions Run High Over Plot To Remove Senator Dillon
Section D. of Rule 23 further states: “Plenary shall debate the report and act upon the recommendation. Senator Tengbeh said: “On Wednesday, May 20, 2020, Senator Dillon accused all Senators who affixed their signatures to the Senate resolution containing the COVID-19 recast budget and certain fiscal measures of receiving bribes. Though Tengbeh had earlier kept the information private until Senator Dillon revealed the information, he said in his communication: “This is gross dishonesty on the part of the Montserrado County Senator and has no place in the Senate. The meeting had many agenda items but mostly dominated by the complaint against Senator Dillon. Senator Karnga-Lawrence also chairs the Senate Committee on Rules and Order at the level of the senate.
Source:Front Page Africa
June 03, 2020 00:08 UTC
Liberia: Bea Mountain Reportedly Fails to Provide Clean, Safe Drinking Water for Towns in Operational Area
He made specific reference to residents residing around the concession areas of Bea Mountain Mining Company in the county. He made these assertions recently in an interview with FrontPageAfrica at a ground breaking ceremony held in the county recently. In 2013, Bea Mountain Mining Company, previously Aureus Mining, signed a Mineral Development Agreement (MDA) with the Government of Liberia (GOL) to extract minerals from western Liberia. Grand Cape Mount which formed part of Liberia in 1856, constitutes the first-level of administrative division in the nation with five districts. The northern part of Grand Cape Mount borders the nation of Sierra Leone, while to the west lies the Atlantic Ocean.
Source:Front Page Africa
June 03, 2020 00:00 UTC