Liberia Quietly Tackling Coronavirus; 71 Travelers from China Under Quarantined at Old UN Base
“Around the same time, 188 students and 89 business people arrive in Liberia from China. On February, 2, 2020, authorities wrote various embassies including the Chinese embassy to support preparedness. “Around the same time, 188 students and 89 business people arrive in Liberia from China. On February, 2, 2020, authorities wrote various embassies including the Chinese embassy to support preparedness. But confirming coronavirus can take time, as health authorities lacking expertise have to send samples to just five labs across the continent.
Source:Front Page Africa
February 15, 2020 13:52 UTC
Gas Crisis Still Remains, Despite Arrival Of Several Tankers From Freetown
GNN investigation gathered today has revealed that filling stations around Monrovia and its environs still overcrowded with hundreds of vehicles, motorbikes and others who have queued as early as 9am this morning in anticipation of been the first to be served. Some analysts who spoke to the GNN on the issue of the arrival of the product in the country yesterday from neighboring country, Sierra Leone, have revealed that the arrival of insufficient gasoline in the country will not solve the current gasoline crisis, adding that prior to the crisis, an average monthly Consumption is being put 3,195,062.50 Gallons. The shortage of the product on the Liberian market will still lingers,” one of the analysts in an exclusive interview with the GNN disclosed. But some observers who spoke to the GNN said they will not be convinced until the product arrives in the country. (Visited 74 times, 22 visits today)Commentscomments
Source:GNN Liberia
February 15, 2020 12:00 UTC
Liberia National Police Chief, Others to Attend 3rd Global Ministerial Conference on Road Safety in Sweden
Inspector-General of Police, Patrick SudueMONROVIA – The Inspector General of the Liberia National Police, Hon. Patrick T. Sudue will join other Ministerial colleagues at the 3rd Global Ministerial Conference on Road Safety and its pre-event workshops in Stockholm, Sweden, on 17th-20th February, 2020. The Liberian delegation comprises the Inspector General of the Liberia National Police, Hon. Traffic deaths are a global problem with traffic being the number one killer of young people aged 5-29. Liberia already has the Liberia National Road Safety Action Plan and necessary implementing institutions in place in order to reach this goal.
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February 15, 2020 01:52 UTC
Letter to the Editor: Liberia Has Become An Embarrassment!
The Editor,President George Weah is a leader who has no interest in solving problems. The Vice President complained about arrears and insecurity and a committee was set up. Now a committee is set up to investigate gas shortage, and many other committees….Does the executive work through committees? No visionNo ownershipNo accountabilityNo problem solving capabilitiesNo decision making capabilitiesListening is also a problemHow do we even function as a legislature? Under his presidency, Liberia has become an embarrassment to its neighbors, and an increasingly difficult place to live.
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February 15, 2020 01:41 UTC
Liberia: Finance, Commerce Ministers Lauds USAID for Involving GoL in Designing New Projects
Ministers Tweah and Wilson were speaking when they met the U.S. Deputy Chief of Mission, Alyson Grunder, USAID Liberia Mission Director, Sara Walter, and other officials of USAID at the U.S. Embassy in Monrovia recently to discuss the USAID funded Liberia Economic Policy Dialogue Activity (LEPDA). The Minister of State without Portfolio, Trokon Kpui, who also attended the meeting, said it was particularly gratifying that USAID sought the inputs of the Government of Liberia (GOL) from the very conception and early stage design of LEPDA. During their meeting, GOL officials and their USAID counterparts discussed three focus areas for LEPDA as it works to achieve its overarching goal. During their meeting at the U.S. Embassy, GOL and USAID officials agreed that the GOL will take the lead in establishing an advisory committee within the GOL to serve as the principal liaison with USAID regarding the implementation of the LEPDA. The U.S. Deputy Chief of Mission, Alyson Grunder, said the United States remains committed to supporting Liberia’s development.
Source:Front Page Africa
February 15, 2020 01:07 UTC
Liberian cocoa industry stakeholders to attend the world’s largest sustainable trade fair in Amsterdam
Chocoa is the world’s largest sustainable chocolate trade fair that brings together the entire cocoa supply chain. The 5-day event is intended to “increase the market for good cocoa and better chocolate,” and showcase the premium cocoa market opportunity. This is the first time that multiple stakeholders in the Liberian cocoa sector will attend a cocoa conference of this magnitude. In return for special requirements, premium cocoa buyers also pay much more for cocoa beans. Through facilitating interactions between our producers and the international market, we actively promote Liberia’s opportunity in the premium cocoa market.
Source:GNN Liberia
February 14, 2020 20:03 UTC
Ex-Defense Minister Samukai Suggests More Budgetary Support To AFL
Former Defense Minister Brownie J. Samukai is recommending increased budgetary support for the Armed Forces of Liberia (AFL), stating that this will serve as a means to ease the constraints the men and women of the AFL have faced over the years. Samukai said budgetary increment for the AFL will boost their capacity and enhance Liberia’s contribution in terms of social and economic recovery and civil-military relations. The Ministry of Defense current allotment in the 2019-2020 budget stands at a little over US$12 million. He then extended his heartfelt thanks and appreciation to his successor, Minister Daniel Ziankahn, for the professional job done since his ascendency. In February 2019, ahead of the Armed Forces Day program, it can be recalled, the Associate Dean of the Louis Arthur Grimes School of Law, Jamal Dehtho called for the increment in the budgetary allotment of the Armed Forces of Liberia.
Source:GNN Liberia
February 14, 2020 19:35 UTC
China spends $5.87 bln on fight against coronavirus, plans to double expenses
The Chinese government has spent 41 bln yuan (about $5.87 bln) on the fight against the novel coronavirus, planning to double the expenses to reach 80.55 bln yuan ($11.53 bln), China’s Assistant Minister of Finance Ou Wenhan said on Friday. “We are allocating more money to facilitate the fight against pneumonia,” he said during a press conference. “We will win in the fight against coronavirus, and we will implement the plan for social-economic development for the current year,” he concluded. WHO declared the coronavirus outbreak in China a global health emergency. Currently, the total number of people infected with coronavirus exceeds 63,800 in China with 1,380 people reported to have died from the disease.
Source:GNN Liberia
February 14, 2020 12:04 UTC
Liberia: Thirty Years in Marriage, Rev. Kokeh Kotee, II and His Wife, Mother Nancy Bleh-Kotee, Share their Love Story
Kokeh S. Kotee, II and his wife, Mother Nancy Bleh-Kotee, who make it to marriage, is another ball game all together— marrying and staying into it for a good number of years. and Mother Kotee of Reunion Church, a branch of Christian Fellowship Church International Inc., recently celebrated their 30th wedding anniversary: the road which they say was not an easy journey. Always accept your wrongs, too, not only your partner should do it,” said Mother Kotee. Therefore, you cannot keep the child from its father or a man from seeing his child,” advised Mother Kotee. Touching on secret to a happy marriage, Rev.
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February 14, 2020 09:45 UTC
For Being Inept, Why Haven’t Heads Started To Roll Yet, Mr President?
MR. PRESIDENT, you are aware that this gasoline shortage has now reached a crisis proportion nationwide. MR. PRESIDENT when this crisis began to show its ugly head about a month ago, two of the main custodians handling this petroleum sector, traded stupid accusations. YOU CAN’T BE SEEN as being led, Mr. President. MR. PRESIDENT, it’s because of your apparent indecision, the opposition bloc is going to capitalize and score some good points against your administration. LIKE THE ANC has said, Mr. President, Liberians do not have two or whatever weeks to wait for this crisis to be over.
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February 14, 2020 09:45 UTC
Liberia: NPP, LPDP Draw ‘Fishy’ Resolution ahead of Senatorial Election
It is our hope Mr. Standard Bearer of the Coalition and President of the Republic of Liberia that this Resolution will be considered in the spirit of unity and solidarity. In the absence of such, any decision reached by a constituent political party without the involvement of the other two will not be considered a Coalition’s decision,” the resolution states. According to him, Biney led a faction of the members of the party to team up with the LPDP to draw the resolution which is intended to overall how the NPP intends going about the senatorial election. “The official membership of the National Executive Committee (NEC) of NPP as of 2016 are 53 members one died (Cllr. Upon his expulsion, the Chairman of the CDC on November 7, 2018 issued a statement instructing the NPP to reinstate Biney.
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February 14, 2020 09:21 UTC
Liberia: Solicitor General Syrenius Cephas Served as Lawyer for Ellen Corkrum and Sought Dismissal of Charges
Ellen Corkrum added Cllr. Cephas was one of the lawyers who represented the interest of Ms. Corkrum, thereby raising eyebrow on his involvement with the motion to dismiss the case. This notice was attached to a motion to dismiss the indictment due to failure to trial. The Government vigorously resisted Bility’s motion, but the court granted Bility’s motion over the objection of the Government. As a matter of fact, we filed a formal complaint against Melvin Johnson before the Georgia Bar of which he was a member and requested his extradition along with Cockrum.
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February 14, 2020 09:11 UTC
Liberia: Residents of Monrovia Environs Scramble for Water as the City Infrastructure Falters
Monrovia – In Liberia’s crowded capital, outdated water infrastructure struggles to meet growing demand as drought dries up wells across the city. The Liberia Water and Sewer is the government’s responsibility body to provide water for citizens. Famatta and others say the city council should ensure that water is at a less cost specifically as Liberia’s economic difficulties. The Government of Liberia through the National Legislature in August 2016 passed into Law the National Water Supply and Sanitation Commission Act. Liberia Water and Sewer Corporation is still struggling to deal with its eroded pipes since the end of the civil crisis.
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February 14, 2020 08:26 UTC
Liberia: Speaker Chambers Seizes Motion Holding LPRC Director Coleman, Minister Tarpeh In Contempt For Misleading Plenary
Following an hour-long deliberations and several amendments to the motion, the Speaker, to the dismay of several lawmakers ceased the motion, leading to most of the lawmakers walking out of session. It can be recalled that LPRC’s Managing Director, Madam Coleman and the Minister of Commerce, Prof. Tarpeh, appearing before plenary stated that there is no gasoline shortage in the country. Following a sustained debate, Rep. Haja Fata Siryon filed a motion allowing the committee to be given additional one week. However, while lawmakers were anticipating a vote on the motion, the speaker announced that he was ceasing the motion as his legislative privilege to entertain a new motion that will be proffered later. However, in a rather empty chambers, a motion was proffered by Rep. Francis Nyumalin (District #2, Lofa County) allowing the additional one week.
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February 14, 2020 08:26 UTC
Liberia: Gasoline Scarcity Affects Learning Activities; Schools Suspend Classes
Some of the drivers claim they paid more than L$2,000 for a gallon of gasoline, arguing why they have tripled the fares. Many students of private and government schools are constrained to trek long distances to get to their respective schools. “The gas situation is becoming very tense. “Before the issue of the scarcity of gasoline, I used to pay L$30 from Sinkor to Broad Street. The African Methodist Episcopal University (AMEU) was compelled to suspend academic activities as a result of the prevailing gasoline crisis.
Source:Front Page Africa
February 14, 2020 08:03 UTC