Rep. Kolubah Enters Speaker’s Good Graces
Speaker Chambers appoints Rep. Kolubah to Specialized Committee First-time-in-2-yearsIt seems since Rep. Yekeh Kolubah suspended his membership from the Council of Patroits (COP), a friendly relationship between him and House’s Speaker Dr. Bhofal Chambers is budding, evident of his first appointment in two years, as member to a Specialized Investigative Committee. The first-in-two-years’ appointment of the Montserrado County District #10 Representative into a Specialized Committee was greeted with applause. Rep. Kolubah and 72 other Representatives and 30 Senators made up of the 54th Session, seated on January 15, 2018. Rep. Kolubah, a critic of the President, always accused the government of corruption and bad governance. Besides Rep. Joe complained, the Liberia National Police also complained Rep. Kolubah to the Lower House of allegedly bringing hundreds of protestors on the grounds of the Capitol Building, one of outbound grounds for the protesters.
Source:Daily Observer
February 05, 2020 03:22 UTC
Is GOL Even Insensitive to Express Sympathy?
Up to February 4, 2020 when this editorial was compiled, the Cable News Network (CNN) reported 425 deaths and 20,438 confirmed cases in Wuhan, Hubei Province. This premise is just to simulate how catastrophic such a calamity can be as it is the case with China, and how desperate the victims are in terms of help, compassion and sympathy from friends and brethren. Besides these interventions during the time of Liberia’s adversity, China has contributed immensely to Liberia’s post-war growth and development. However, as is customarily done here, friends and neighbors do pass by to express sympathy to bereaved families or a sick person, though they may not have money to offer. Is the Liberian Government saying that it lacks stationery to write the Chinese Embassy here to offer sympathy and hope for speedy recovery from the health disaster in China, or is it unable to host a press conference or publicly express its sympathy for the Chinese?
Source:Daily Observer
February 05, 2020 03:22 UTC
Port Dredging Kicksoff
-APM Terminals to take the leadThe National Port Authority (NPA) has announced that the dredging of the Free Port of Monrovia began yesterday, Tuesday, February 4, 2020. The dredging exercise, which is said to have begun yesterday, came following a period of dire scarcity of gasoline on the market. According to the press release, the Freeport of Monrovia, which is the largest sea port in the country, the dredging will be done as far as 3.5 meters depth level within entrance channel. The press release noted that Van Oord, the world’s largest dredging and marine company, will carry out the dredging of the port, adding that the exercise conforms with the best practice and will ensure improved trade and commerce. Headquartered in The Hague, Netherlands, APM Terminals is one of the world’s largest port and terminal operators, providing cargo support and container inland services.
Source:Daily Observer
February 05, 2020 03:22 UTC
Reasons for Gas Shortage: ‘Port Dredging’, ‘Importer Challeges’?
She, therefore, apologized for the embarrassments and inconveniences the shortage of petroleum product is causing in the country. The LPRC boss insisted that there is enough gasoline in country for the month of February, and would let the House of Representatives to investigate their assertions. The House’s investigation into the shortage of gasoline across the country was prompted by a communication from River Gee lawmaker Alexander Poure. He complained about the extreme difficulties for gasoline amid reports by the Ministry of Commerce that there was enough gasoline in the country. The directive further stated: APM Terminals will only be able to dock and undock vessels with a maximum draft of 10 meters.
Source:Daily Observer
February 05, 2020 03:22 UTC
Liberia: House to Probe Petrol Shortage as Liberia Refinery Company, Commerce Ministry Deny Short Supply Despite Long Queues at Filling Stations
Following several negotiations with major importers, Prof. Tarpeh stated they agreed to supply smaller importers to alleviate the pressure and the long queue that has marred the process. With LPRC and major importers’ cooperation, we brought in TOTAL and they supplied the other importers to reduce the queues. With LPRC and major importers’ cooperation, we brought in TOTAL and they supplied the other importers to reduce the queues. She said this left smaller importers without gasoline, thus putting pressure on the bigger importers that resulted to long queues and the inconvenience followed. To address the situation, she said and agreement was reached with the major importers to supply the smaller ones to alleviate the pressure on both them (major importers) and the consumers.
Source:Front Page Africa
February 05, 2020 03:11 UTC
Liberia: Rep. Edwin Snowe Urges Vice President Jewel Howard Taylor to Exert Authority in Senate
Edwin Snowe: “The Vice President needs to double up, she is the second most powerful person in the country. “The Vice President needs to double up, she is the second most powerful person in the country. “I have known the Vice President for many years; she is a highly educated woman and a goal getter. “That’s the Vice President we want to see. “The journalist insults the Vice President daily on the radio station owned and operated by the Deputy Director of the NSA.
Source:Front Page Africa
February 05, 2020 02:26 UTC
Liberia: University Students Urged to Spread Coronavirus Disease Awareness
He said the disease is dangerous because it is a respiratory illness and that can also be transmitted through direct contact. With over 97 people coming to Liberia from abroad, 18 of which are from China since the pronouncement of the outbreak in Wuhan, China, Dr. Fallah, therefore, wants Liberia to wake up to the call for adequate prevention mechanism. “What have we done so far, because the numbers of people to be affected might increase and there will be an economic shock for Africa because most of us from Africa go for goods in China.” Dr. Fallah asserted. For his part, Former Information Minister Lewis Brown has emphasized the need for attention to be placed on information dissemination as health authorities continue to carry out prevention measures. He encouraged NPHIL to focus more on communication by empowering its Public Relations Office to continue media awareness on the prevention of the disease.
Source:Front Page Africa
February 05, 2020 02:15 UTC
Kaipeng Urges Liberians To Maintain Beauty Of SKD
The Project Manager of Hebei Construction Group Shao Kaipeng is calling on all Liberians within the #15 political subdivision of the country to maintain and keep Samuel Kanyan Doe (SKD) sports complex beauty alive. Hebei Construction Group is a state-owned enterprise in Hebei province established in September 1997. It is a provincial state-owned assets authorized management agency under the state assets supervision and administration commission of direct regulation of the People’s government of Hebei province. “I do not understand why people will come to watch game and break the things that can make the stadium beautiful, why will they throw garbage on the stadium, ” Kaipeng stressed. He lauded the Liberian government for a fruitful relationship and extends gratitude to the Liberian staff for a cordial relationship for over a year.
Source:GNN Liberia
February 04, 2020 20:48 UTC
Senate Rejects Toga Nimley’s Nomination as Chairman of Liberia Electricity Regulatory Commission
According to the Senate Committee on Energy and Resources, Atty. Toga Nimley as chairman of the Liberia Electricity Regulatory Commission. According to information gathered, the U.S. government will continue to withhold funding from the Commission until the nomination was withdrawn. The Liberia Electricity Regulatory Commission is part of the Millennium Challenge Compact support to reform the electricity sector. LERC will develop guidelines for electricity suppliers that guarantee health, safety and environmental standards in supplying electricity to homes and communities.
Source:Front Page Africa
February 04, 2020 14:15 UTC
Liberia Women Forum Wants Immediate Defensive Mechanisms against Coronavirus
MONROVIA – The Liberia Women Forum has urged the Government of Liberia to begin a nationwide awareness campaign about the Coronavirus outbreak. The pro-women group has also called on the Ministry of Health to put out a comprehensive plan to combat the virus. This plan, according to the women’s group, should include guidance for health centers, health workers and citizens. Recently, Health authorities requested US$3 million to boost the country’s surveillance and preventive mechanisms against the ominous coronavirus that has hit several countries outside of China. “The initial investment in this fight is US$3 million to help us put in place measures and mechanisms to protect the population should in case anything was to hit us.
Source:Front Page Africa
February 04, 2020 07:52 UTC
Liberia: Grand Bassa County Launches Lassa Fever Clean-up Campaign
Buchanan – Grand Bassa County Health team in collaboration with the County authority has launched a cleaning up awareness under the theme “Community hygiene to discourage rodents from entering homes”. The awareness seeks to prevent the spread of Lassa fever in communities. The awareness was launched on January 31 in Gaye Peter’s Town, one of the communities affected by Lassa fever in Electoral District #4. Gabriel B. Kassay, the county’s disease Surveillance Officer, said “Since the beginning of this year we have suspected over 71 persons being effected with Lassa fever, 25 persons have been confirmed with Lassa fever and 4 deaths”. “Lassa Fever is a very serious sickness because it can spread quickly and lead to suffering and death of many people”.
Source:Front Page Africa
February 04, 2020 07:52 UTC
‘Lawmakers Do Not Use Constitutional Powers In The Interest Of Ordinary Liberians’ – Senator Sando Johnson
Monrovia – Bomi County Senator Sando Johnson has openly admitted that members of the Legislature are failing to use their constitutional powers to ensure the betterment of the country and its citizens. Senator Johnson is a stalwart of the National Patriotic Party (NPP), one of the collaborating political parties that make up the governing Coalition for Democratic Change (CDC). Speaking in an exclusive interview with FrontPageAfrica, Senator Johnson said lawmakers have not been able to adequately utilize their constitutional tasks and responsibilities to help improve the living conditions of the ordinary citizens. Senator Johnson is one of many politicians who campaigned for the election of President Weah. Senator Johnson said most Liberians are unsatisfied about the bad state of the country’s economy.
Source:Front Page Africa
February 04, 2020 07:52 UTC
Liberian Journalist Watkins Dedicates Pump To Benefit Over 5,000 Residents In Montserrado County
Journalist Watkins and residents of Tarr Town Community, others posted for group photoMontserrado County – A Liberia Journalist and Founder of the Watkins Initiative For Nations (WIN) on Sunday officially launched a joint water and sanitation program targeting about 32 communities in Montserrado County, especially District 10. The launch of the joint program coincided with the official dedication of a pump constructed by the Watkins Initiative For Nations which is intended to benefit the over 5,000 residents of Tarr Town Community, located on the Old Road. WIN believes that though access to water sources in Montserrado has improved, there is still serious challenge for Liberians at community levels to benefit from piped water. Officially launching the joint project, Journalist Y. Solomon W. Watkins said expanding safe piped water especially in Montserrado is thus a critical priority for him and his team. Elder Koon called on Liberians to follow the good example of Journalist Watkins to ensure communities in Liberia lack no development most importantly for access to piped water.
Source:Front Page Africa
February 04, 2020 07:41 UTC
Liberia: EPA Executive Director Craves Concerted Effort To Save Liberia’s Wetlands, Biodiversity
World Wetlands Day (WWD) is held annually on February 2, marking the date of the adoption of the Convention on Wetlands on February 2, 1971 when a small group of environmentalists signed an international agreement at the Ramsar Convention in Iran. The President also called upon all people residing in Liberia to join the EPA in executing appropriate programs to make the day meaningful. At the official program marking World Wetlands Day in Paynesville on Monday, Mr. Blama warned that the destruction of wetlands poses ‘serious’ threat to the environment and leads to biodiversity loss. In his keynote address, former Lands, Mines and Energy Minister, Dr. Eugene Shannon recommended several measures for the conservation of wetlands, including the strengthening of institutions to manage and protect wetlands and the inclusion of local non-governmental organizations in the institutional arrangements for wetlands conservation. This year, WWD is celebrated under the global them Wetlands and Biodiversity, while the national theme is “Protect Wetlands and save Biodiversity.”
Source:Front Page Africa
February 04, 2020 07:41 UTC
NPHIL, MOH Order Halt on Travels between Liberia and China
The National Public Health Institute of Liberia (NPHIL), in collaboration with the Ministry of Health (MOH) has warned Liberians who want to travel to China as well as those who want to travel from China to Liberia, to put a hold on their travel plans over the next one month, considering the threat posed by the coronavirus in China. She said every province in China has reported a confirmed case, which means they are sites of active transmissions of the virus. “This means that you increase your chances of contracting the disease and bringing to Liberia to spread it further,” Minister Jallah said. Meanwhile, the ministry has refuted rumors regarding the coronavirus outbreak in Liberia. “We have identified the history of travel to be through China.
Source:Daily Observer
February 04, 2020 02:26 UTC