Liberia: After Decades of Neglect, Residents Bong Town Build Road with Hands
“I have lived here all my life and I am a member of the Sergeant Kollieta Town Association. We tried to raise funds to assist us because the road conditions have gotten worst over the years,” community member Abenego Kollie told our reporter. James Flomo, one community member who was busy chopping away the brush ceased his work to add his voice. The road has really been a problem for us.”One other community member, who gave her name as Beatrice, said the road has been a problem for generations upon generations. On Sunday, while FrontPage Africa reporter was documenting the town’s dilemma, the Administrator of Bong County Health Team Jonah Togbah, promised to assist residents of the town with road repair materials.
Source:Front Page Africa
May 05, 2020 14:28 UTC
Liberia: Several Couples in Nimba Threaten Lawsuit Over Marriage Certificates
Franklin Doloquie, County CorrespondentGanta, Nimba County- More than ten married couples in Nimba County have threatened court action against Mr. Prince Yeah, Director of the Center for National Documents and Record, Nimba County branch. Mr. Samuel Adam Morris, head for the aggrieved married couples told FrontPageAfrica that for more than three years now, married couples in the county have not received their marriage certificates. The aggrieved married Couples explained to FPA that whenever they engaged director Yeah on the matter, he always rained insults and abuses at them. Centers like the one in Ganta were expected to ease the challenges associated with getting drivers’ licenses, wedding certificates, birth certificates, deed registration among others.
Source:Front Page Africa
May 05, 2020 14:03 UTC
Liberia: Storm Leaves Many Homeless in Nimba County
The violent storms have de-roofed several homes in the nine electoral districts in the county with Ganta in District No. Franklin Doloque, County CorrespondentGanta, Nimba County – Hundreds of Nimbaians have been left homeless after more than six-hundred homes were wrecked by a massive downpour of rain which hit Liberia’s second most-populated county over the last few days. The violent storms have de-roofed several homes in the nine electoral districts in the county with Ganta in District No. Some residents affected by the storm are calling on the local and national authorities to come to their aid. Mr. Nya Vahn, Principal of the John Wesley Pearson Extension explained that both his home and school were greatly affected by the violent storm.
Source:Front Page Africa
May 05, 2020 13:52 UTC
Liberia: Central Bank Ends Bidding for Printing of New LD Banknotes
As a result, the CBL intends to enter into a contract with Crane AB (“Crane”) for the printing and delivery of 4 billion Liberian Dollars banknotes (in L$500 denomination). Under the terms of the contract, Crane will print and deliver the approved amount of banknotes to the CBL in Monrovia in a reasonable timeframe. MONROVIA – The Central Bank of Liberia (“CBL”) is pleased to announce that it has completed a competitive bidding process for the printing of additional Liberian dollar banknotes aimed at providing the public increased access to Liberian Dollars. As a result, the CBL intends to enter into a contract with Crane AB (“Crane”) for the printing and delivery of 4 billion Liberian Dollars banknotes (in L$500 denomination). The CBL received proposals from potential currency printing firms in advance of the deadline.
Source:Front Page Africa
May 05, 2020 13:30 UTC
Liberia Poised to Try Madagascar’s ‘Magical’ COVID-Organics amid WHO Concerns
At the RIA, only a box, with two smaller boxes sitting on top, was presented to Pres. Weah had earlier translated to Health Minister Jallah the warnings of the medicine. He added, however, “But we are Africans; when you are taking kojologbo to cure malaria I don’t think WHO has approved of kojologbo. He recalled that the then Health Minister, Dr. Walter Gwenigale, wrote is counterpart, the Secretary of Health and Human Services of the United States, to help Liberia with any medication or drugs. Even if this is 100% proven to be the cure, WHO won’t approve because it is from Africa.
Source:Front Page Africa
May 05, 2020 00:12 UTC
Liberia’s COVID-19 Cash Cows: Why Are GSM Companies Pursuing Tax Avoidance Despite Tens of Millions Windfall?
It’s no surprise, therefore, that the COVID-19 crisis presents quite a significant challenge for the Liberian government. But amid all this, very little has been heard from the country’s two leading GSM companies: Lonstar MTN and Orange. But even before the onset of transmission in Liberia, the government took steps to improve the profitability of the two telecommunications companies. When business is good, that means tens of millions of dollars for both GSM companies. They should pay their fair share for the ‘responsible’ corporate citizens they claim to be, not the other way around.
Source:Front Page Africa
May 04, 2020 23:50 UTC
Liberia: Nimba County Official Says No Coronavirus in Tappita, Despite Reported Case
Liberia: Nimba County Official Says No Coronavirus in Tappita, Despite Reported CaseThe fight against COVID-19 in the Nimba, Liberia’s second most populous county which now has six confirmed cases, has been marred by denial and mistrustGanta, Nimba County – The District Inspector for Tappita Statutory District in Lower Nimba County, David M. Toe, has disclosed to FrontPageAfrica that the first coronavirus case reported in the county involving a local journalist was not real. Report by Franklin Doloquee, Contributor“No coronavirus is in Tappita Statutory District, the doctor at the Jackson Fiah Doe Hospital gave misleading information to the public,” Toe said. The fight against COVID-19 in the Nimba, Liberia’s second most populous county which now has six confirmed cases, has been marred by denial and mistrust. Since the county announced cases from Tappita and Ganta, marketing activities have been going on with people selling drugs from Guinea in transparent buckets. Residents have expressed disappointment in the county health team and called for transparency in testing.
Source:Front Page Africa
May 04, 2020 23:33 UTC
Liberia: Female Publisher Descends on Government over Lack of Economic Freedom for Media Institutions
Helen Nah, Publisher of Women Voices NewspaperMONROVIA – The Publisher of the Women Voices newspaper, Helen Nah, has blamed the Coalition for Democratic Change (CDC) led-government of President George Manneh Weah for the lack of economic freedom of the media in Liberia. She stated that it is now time that media owners and journalists in Liberia began strategizing ways to gain economic freedom. “When I talk about gaining economic freedom, it is not about begging other countries through proposals or receiving political goodwill, hell no; for these means will perpetually keep us economically benighted. She stated that though much has been done and heard about freedom of speech and the press, not much have been done or heard about the economic freedom of the Press in Liberia. Madam Nah further proffered oneness, sincerity, collaboration, and patriotism as means in which the media can gain economic freedom in Liberia.
Source:Front Page Africa
May 04, 2020 23:03 UTC
Liberia: ACTIVA Insurance Company to Launch Life Insurance Policy Package for COVID-19 Health Workers at 14 Military Hospital
MONROVIA – Activa International Insurance Company, Liberia Limited (AIIL), has announced the provision of an innovative Life Insurance Policy Package for Liberia’s frontline health workers who are providing vital health services at the 14 Military Hospital where COVID-19 patients are currently undergoing treatment. The Activa Life Insurance Policy Package has a combined sum insured or capital of $105,000 (one hundred and five thousand dollars). The protection will directly impact the lives of the families of those health workers who might fall prey to the virus. In the context of the pandemic, this gutsy Life Insurance Policy Package from Activa Liberia is the first of such corporate initiatives and represents a new Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Program proposition of acting out of the ordinary” CEO Gbalazeh averred. Activa Liberia will formally launch this Life Insurance Policy Package for the Frontline Health Workers and allied Employees next Tuesday, May 5, 2020, at the Ministry of Health in Monrovia.
Source:Front Page Africa
May 04, 2020 22:52 UTC
SavetheState Makes Donation Materials, Cash Donations to Liberians amid Coronavirus Fight
MONROVIA – A political Action Committee, SavetheState (STS), comprising professionals from diverse persuasions in Liberia and the diaspora, has presented bags of rice, assorted materials and cash donations to three orphanages in Logan Town, Jamaica Road and Thumps up in Caldwell. That Liberia may be that lone star shining on the West Coast of Africa where all citizens are united for one aim, one goal and one destiny. The organization is calling on Liberians to obey all established health regulations as part of global campaign to crush the coronavirus pandemic. Save the State has expressed disappointment over the apparent lack of openness and transparency including the President’s frequent breach of health regulations. Recently, the President was seen in a virtual conference of heads of State of ECOWAS with two members of his cabinet, one of whom has been declared COVID19 positive.
Source:Front Page Africa
May 04, 2020 22:41 UTC
Liberian Midwives Join Counterparts Worldwide to Celebrate International Day of the Midwife Amid COVID-19 Pandemic
A Liberian midwife examining a pregnant womanMonrovia – Liberian midwives are expected to Tuesday, May 5, join their counterparts around the world as they observe the International Day of the Midwife. In a press release, the Liberia Midwives Association (LMA) says they are joining their colleagues their international day amid the challenges faced during the COVID-19 pandemic. The global midwifery community has planned to celebrate under the global theme: “Midwives with Women: Celebrate, Demonstrate, Mobilize, Unite – Our Time Is NOW”! However, in a limited resource environment, midwives are posed at higher risk of contracting infectious diseases that could have been prevented, including COVID-19. Happy International Day of the Midwife!”
Source:Front Page Africa
May 04, 2020 22:18 UTC
Africans In China: Social Media Posts Verses Reality
The businessman told us that the Chinese asked them to be quarantined. By then, local hotel managements were instructed not to accept any foreigners while quarantine for 14 days was in effect. Three to four days before the expiration of the 14 days quarantine period, they discovered that three of our people had the symptoms. They found out that the woman went to her village and came back with the virus. They said they had been isolated for 14 days, so why should they be asked to stay inside for additional days.
Source:Front Page Africa
May 04, 2020 21:39 UTC
Liberia: NAYMOTE Begins Disbursement Of Funds To Cbos For COVID-19 Response
15 institutions including networks in Montserrado County on May 4, 2020, received a total of L$465,845.00 as part of the first phase of the institution project dubbed: “Community Action Platform Against COVID-19”. This project is designed to increase grassroots response to the fight against COVID-19, enhance community engagements and ownership. The Executive Director of Naymote Partners for Democratic Development, Eddie D. Jarwolo believes that the approach is highly adaptive and supports community resilience. NAYMOTE is calling on the government and partners to support more community interventions as this is the best way to save lives and eradicate the COVID-19. The Community Action Platform Against COVID-19 project is expected to, directly and indirectly, reach over 500,000 people in Liberia.
Source:Front Page Africa
May 04, 2020 12:00 UTC
Liberia: VP Howard-Taylor simplifies COVID 19 Awareness: Ases Storytelling to Sensitize Children
MONROVIA – The Vice President of the Republic of Liberia Chief Dr Jewel Howard-Taylor has been committed to creating awareness in the fight against COVID 19. In her recent awareness campaign, Madam Vice President used the book title ” The Unwelcome Stranger” to explain to children about COVID 19 and its impacts on our families. The book historisizes the discovery of COVID 19 and how it has created isolation of families; affecting social life and interactions. She was quick to point out that the current unwelcome stranger (COVID 19) is invisible and unknown; it comes with fear, showing symptoms as flu but spread very quickly. Vice President Howard-Taylor has an unquestionable passion for empowering children which led to her establishment of the Jewel Starfish Foundation.
Source:Front Page Africa
May 04, 2020 12:00 UTC
Liberian Journalist Condemns Weah’s Project and Undertakings in Liberia
New Castle, Delaware – A US based Liberian Journalist, Moses D. Sandy, has termed as unfortunate President George Weah’s brazen diversion of public resources including money and materials to private initiatives undertaken in Liberia by his self-styled Weah’s Project. Meanwhile, Mr. Sandy is calling on the Press Union of Liberia (PUL), heads of political parties, civil society organizations, religious groups, and citizens of Liberia to unite in checkmating the President’s barefaced act of corruption with immediacy. He said President Weah’s ongoing abuse of power and public resources has the propensity of undermining Liberia’s peace and stability. Journalist Sandy maintains Liberia is not Mr. Weah’s personal fiefdom where he can unilaterally decide who gets what, when and why. He warned Liberians shouldn’t sit idly by and allow Mr. Weah to continue with such boldfaced corruption.
Source:Front Page Africa
May 04, 2020 11:53 UTC