The Liberian Legislature Must Pass A Law To Determine Which Government Positions Shall Be Held By A Natural-Born Citizen
If the Legislature wanted NEC’s Commissioners to be Natural Born citizens, they would have clearly stated it in the provision of the Election Law. In the context of the constitution, the word “citizen” means both Natural Born and Naturalized, except expressly stated. To further widen the debate, do you know as per our laws that a Naturalized citizen can run for Representative and Senatorial positions? Do you also know that a Naturalized citizen can become SPEAKER OR PRO TEMPORE of the Liberian Senate? Until and unless the Legislature can have a clear cut law on which positions belong to Natural Born citizens, Cllr.
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April 05, 2020 23:34 UTC
Liberia: ‘Please Give Ivah Tukpah Some Consideration’, An Open Letter To President Weah
Mr. President, we humbly submit this letter at this critical juncture of your administration and the government which we have labored so much with the fibre of our being — amidst blood sweat and tears — to bring to power. Howbeit, we think it is now time that you PLEASE give some consideration to Mr. Tukpah. We strongly believe that if given the opportunity to serve in this government, we can guarantee you that Mr. Tukpah will serve his country with distinction as he always does, no question about that. Mr. Tukpah has been in the trenches with you all along leading up to your ascendancy to the nation’s highest office. To put it metaphorically, Mr. President, please do not continue to allow this top striker to be on the bench or to be a spectator in his own football team.
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April 05, 2020 23:15 UTC
Presidential Team Must Get Press Probe Underway Now!
I consider my appointment as an honor and a duty in the cause of journalists, to which I am grateful. Actually, if we ever met, Deputy Press Secretary, Smith Toby would not be our spokesperson. Isn’t it weird that the committee would be resuming a process that hasn’t started in the first place? Without dismissing the safety concerns raised by the Chairman, I believe the size of the committee is not large to warrant a suspension of the probe. No need for further delays; let’s get the investigation underway, please.
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April 05, 2020 23:15 UTC
If I were the Minister of Justice, Five Criminal Charges against Ndubusi Nkwuka Nwabudike
If I were the Minister of Justice, Five Criminal Charges against Ndubusi Nkwuka NwabudikeI am not a lawyer. But if I were the Minister of Justice (Attorney General), I would have been prosecuting A. Ndubusi Nkwuka Nwabudike on these charges or criminal offences by now. It was this letter of recommendation from the Chief Justice that Ndubusi used to defraud our system for decades. If I were the Justice Minister, these are five (5) criminal charges I was going to indict Ndubusi Nwabudike on these charges. Can Justice Minister Musa Dean give me the statutory permission to draw an indictment against Ndubusi Nwabudike?
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April 05, 2020 19:41 UTC
VP Howard-Taylor Rallies Liberians against COVID-19
Monrovia — Liberia’s Vice President, Chief Dr. Jewel Howard-Taylor, Saturday, April 4, 2020, rallied residents at her Sophie Community Residence against COVID-19. During the tour of the community, VP Howard-Taylor reechoed calls by His Excellency, President George M. Weah for the active involvement of every government official in the fight against COVID-19, which continues to hugely devastate the entire world. She underscored the need for Liberians to continuously observe all health protocols, including regular hand washing with clean water and soap. It can be recalled a week ago, VP Howard-Taylor, wearing a mask, disembarked her official vehicle to wash her hands before entering the main compound of the Capitol Building in hopes of encouragement all to take seriously the fight against the deadly virus.
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April 05, 2020 17:48 UTC
Liberia: COVID-19 Cases Increase to 13, Deaths Now Three
Monrovia – The number of COVID-19 cases in Liberia has jumped from 10 to 13 in less than 24 hours with an additional two deaths being recorded. It’s a male and a female, we tested them and they tested positive,” Dr. Jallah said. Dr. Jallah said all three deaths did not occur in any of the government’s treatment center. Those recently infected by the coronavirus include John Teah ELWA 72yrs years; Dorris Prowd, Elbert lab 41yrs, David Zinnah 42yrs, Aspen medical lab technician. Meanwhile, FrontPageAfrica has gathered that the Liberia College of Physicians and Surgeons has suspended all academic activities considering the increasing number of cases of COVID-19 in the country.
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April 05, 2020 13:41 UTC
Liberia: PSI Country Director, 7th COVID-19 Patient Alerted Authorities of ‘Fever’; Symptoms
“For purposes of contact tracing, two additional PSI Liberia employees were brought to the military hospital for testing and are currently under observation in the Precautionary Observation Center (POC). In a statement from the PSI Liberia leadership Saturday, the NGO offered a detailed background and timeline leading to Mr. Dua’s ordeal with the killer virus. On Thursday, March 26, PSI Liberia Country Representative Rajiv Dua felt ill and went home mid-day. On Saturday, March 28: Following PSI protocol, Dua contacted PSI’s global headquarters in Washington, DC, to alert them of his fever. He alerted both the PSI Liberia staff and the Ministry of Health of his concerns regarding his symptoms and sought a test for COVID-19.
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April 05, 2020 00:33 UTC
ELWA Hospital on Coronavirus Death: ‘Patient Expired Before COVID-19 Results Came Back’
He expired before the results came outMONROVIA – In the early morning of April 2nd, 2020 the patient, a 72-year-old male, presented to the ELWA Hospital Emergency Room. After a screening by a healthcare provider, the patient was transferred to ELWA Hospital’s newly converted Respiratory Treatment Unit for oxygen treatment, patient care, and monitoring. ELWA Hospital was informed of the Covid-19 positive test result on Saturday, April 4th 2020. As of this current time, there are no confirmed Covid-19 patients at ELWA Hospital. ELWA Hospital was informed of the Covid-19 positive test result on Saturday, April 4th 2020.
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April 04, 2020 21:22 UTC
Liberia: Government Dismisses Family’s Conspiracy Theory Over First Coronavirus Death
The family claim they are puzzled that in the aftermath of Mr. Teah’s death, the National Public Health Institute(NPHIL) tested him and declared him positive. Some of the family members were arrested and now in the custody of the Liberia National Police. He was never a suspect of the virus.”In a Facebook post Saturday, Mr. Teah’s son, Prince Teah, raised conspiracy theories over his father’s death. Mr. Teah’s death marked the first casualty of the pandemic in Liberia. We have called on the health authorities at the National Public Health Institute of Liberia (NPHIL) and the Ministry of Health to come and take their samples,” Police Spokesman Carter said.
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April 04, 2020 18:33 UTC
Liberia: Encouragement To Entrepreneurs During This Global Covid-19 Pandemic
“I’ve survived wars, refugee life, epidemics, global financial meltdowns, national economic crisis, political retributions, and I’m now experiencing a global pandemic that comes with an unprecedented economic collapse.”Amin Modad, [email protected], Contributing WriterMy entrepreneurial journey began about 30 years ago. I’ve survived wars, refugee life, epidemics, global financial meltdowns, national economic crisis, political retributions, and I’m now experiencing a global pandemic that comes with an unprecedented economic collapse. I’m sure there are many of you at various levels and in various sectors who are in similar situations. I’m sure there are many of you at various levels and in various sectors who are in similar situations. MAY GOD BLESS ALL OF US AND STRENGTHEN US TO FIGHT THIS PANDEMIC TOGETHER.
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April 04, 2020 14:15 UTC
Liberia: ‘Importers Deliver as Promised’; 10 Metric Tonnes of Gasoline Hits Town
The Capital Vessel carrying 10MT ( 3,500,000 gals) of gasoline berth at the LPRC jetty Saturday, in what is seen as a major step toward easing consumers worries about an apparent gasoline shortage in Liberia. Monrovia – The Capital Vessel carrying 10MT ( 3,500,000 gals) of gasoline berth at the LPRC jetty Saturday, in what is seen as a major step toward easing consumers worries about an apparent gasoline shortage in Liberia. Conex is the main importer of the latest shipment of petroleum product. According to the LPRC, some 6,000 Metric Tonnes will be delivered at the LPRC storage facility while the balance will be stored at Conex. Despite the arrival of vessels, filling stations continue to experience long lines but importers say, those lines will ease up in the coming days as fuel and gasoline stations are disbursed to various stations across the country.
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April 04, 2020 13:07 UTC
UPDATE: Liberia Records ‘First Death’ from Covid-19; As Dead Man’s Relatives Storm Hospital for Remains
The 72-year-old John Teah died at the Eternal Love Winning Africa (ELWA) Hospital in Paynesville City, Monrovia. “They were lab technicians,” Health Minister Dr. Wilhelmina Jallah, along with Information Minister Lenn Eugene Nagbe announced Saturday, April 4 on state radio“So, this means Liberia now has 10 confirmed cases, including one death,” Dr. Jallah added. According to the Health Minister, there are “enough testing kits” for the number of people who are to be tested. Mr. Rajiv Dua, an Indian and first foreign national to be tested positive with Covid-19, brought the number to seven. “COVID-19 is no death sentence and nobody should be stigmatized.
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April 04, 2020 12:33 UTC
Liberia United Methodist Church Suspends Pastor Accused of Rape
The church said the alleged sexual misconduct against the alleged victim was cruel and called for speedy investigation into the matterGbarnga, Bong County – Rev. Samuel Kayeah, the pastor accused of raping his 15-year-old congregant, has been suspended by the United Methodist Church in Liberia. Karyeah is in relation to the investigation and subsequent arrest on rape charges against the pastor,” the church said in a release. Police in Gbarnga on Wednesday, April 1, 2020 sent to court the 54-year-old pastor of the St. John United Methodist Church in Gbarnga after he was earlier investigated and charged with statutory rape. The church said the alleged sexual misconduct against the alleged victim was cruel and called for speedy investigation into the matter.
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April 04, 2020 00:22 UTC
Winners Liberia Betting Company Disrespecting Government Mandate?
People still gather at Winners Sports betting offices and booths despite the ban on such activitiesMonrovia – Despite the government of Liberia ban on all betting activities in the country due to the outbreak of the coronavirus in Liberia FrontPageAfrica has discovered that Winners Liberia is still carrying out betting at their various centers in Montserrado and Margibi county. Betting tickets in the possession of FrontPageAfrica shows that Winners Betting Company is still doing their normal business as the tickets were put in on April 3, 2020. Winners Also posted on their official Facebook Page announcing three winners but later took the post down after a telephone conversation with FrontPage Africa Sports Desk. Speaking to FrontPage Africa an official of Winners who did not disclose his full name said Winners Incorporated is abiding by the Government of Liberia measures. One may wonder why the government has not done anything to Stop Winners from risking the lives of Liberians.
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April 03, 2020 21:00 UTC
Liberia: Expat is 7th Confirmed Coronavirus Case; Sweden Likely Source of Case No. 6
MONROVIA – FrontPageAfrica has discovered that Mr. Ruji Dua, the Country Director of Population Services International (PSI) is the seventh confirmed case of COVID-19 in Liberia. The 67-year-old has been taken into isolation by the National Public Health Institute of Liberia (NPHIL). Meanwhile, FrontPageAfrica has further unearthed that Mr. James Reynolds who has been confirmed as the sixth case traveled to Stockholm, Sweden for the Third Global Ministerial Conference in February. Nyenpan said Reynolds last reported to work on March 13 after which he sought leave of absence on grounds that he had flu. They have, however, been taken to a secluded area for further observation before being allowed to go their homes.
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April 03, 2020 20:35 UTC