Liberia: Aggrieved Residents Protest in Demand of Electricity
The residents said their demand for electricity in the community was becoming long overdue, while few higher-ups up government next-door to them are having access to electricity. The residents placed a roadblock on the main route from Jalloh Shop Community to other places, causing several vehicles to remain in a queue for hours. The residents placed specific reference to National Port Authority Managing Director, Bill Twehway, whom they alleged is benefiting from electricity while they remain in darkness. However, Daniel Deshield, District Coordinator of Montserrado County said the citizens concern is ‘cardinal,’ because the hydro tension line of the Liberia Electricity Corporation passes through the district and residents are not benefiting from electricity. Deshield said the residents were peaceful while staging the protest and he sees no reason while police will arrest them for speaking out.
Source:Front Page Africa
March 02, 2020 19:07 UTC
Amb. Kemayah Urges Continuous Reform of United Nations Peacekeeping Approach to Respond to Changing Security Environment Globally
New York – Liberia’s Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary, and Permanent Representative to the United Nations, His Excellency Dee-Maxwell Saah Kemayah, Sr., is encouraging the United Nations to approach peacekeeping and the management of transition in ways and manner that will respond to the changing security environment and current global realities. Ambassador Kemayah observed that peacekeeping globally is becoming increasingly challenging, especially with increasing threats of terrorism, which has taken a new shape and form, as well the use of chemical weapons. In the case of Liberia, Ambassador Kemayah asserted that the adoption of United Nations Security Council Resolution 2333 was timely and appropriate and played a critical role in facilitating a smooth transition process from a peacekeeping presence to a United Nations Country Team. As a country, we also take pride; being considered a model country for successful transitions, from peacekeeping to peacebuilding, and also; from conflict to building resilience and lasting peace.” Ambassador Kemayah emphasized. Speaking earlier, former Special Representative of the United Nations Secretary General (SRSG) Alan Doss said he wrote the book ‘A Peacekeeper in Africa’ to share his experiences about peacekeeping in Africa and the role of multilateralism, and proffer recommendations to enhance United Nations peacekeeping Missions, making them fit for purpose.
Source:Front Page Africa
March 02, 2020 17:03 UTC
Liberia: 2019 Novel Coronavirus Has Now Hit Closer to Home; Are We Ready Just in Case?
Liberia: 2019 Novel Coronavirus Has Now Hit Closer to Home; Are We Ready Just in Case? THE 2019 NOVEL CORONAVIRUS, which has now entered Nigeria, Africa’s most populous country and West Africa’s most powerful nation, is the first in Sub-Sahara, which includes Liberia. LET’S BE CLEAR, officially, no Nigerian has been diagnosed nor has any Liberian, with the 2019 novel coronavirus, which is now named Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus-2 (SARS-CoV-2). For instance, the Middle East respiratory syndrome coronavirus (MERS-CoV) originated from camels and the Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS) originated from civet cats. AT THIS POINT, there is too little data available to say with certainty how severe COVID-19 is but preliminary findings indicate that it is less fatal than SARS coronavirus.
Source:Front Page Africa
March 02, 2020 16:18 UTC
New Kru Town Governor Lauds Liberia Crusaders for Peace for Work in Public Health
Governor Moses Weah of the Borough of New Kru TownNew Kru Town – The Governor of the Borough of New Kru Town, Moses Weah has lauded the work of the Liberia Crusaders for peace (LCP) for helping to promote public health in Liberia. Governor Weah recounted the work done by the LCP, particularly Culture Ambassador Juli Endee in creating awareness on disease prevention in Liberia over the yearsGovernor Weah described the LCP Executive Director, Ambassador Juli Endee as hard-working and someone whose work helped to save lives in the Borough of New Kru Town and other areas during the Ebola crisis. “I have always heard about this woman and I was glad to meet her in person recently after the wonderful work she has done in this Borough,” he said. “She indeed knows the subject matter when it comes to public health promotion and social mobilization. No wonder why she has always enjoyed the confidence of successive governments and international partners.”He was speaking Thursday in the Borough of New Kru Town during a one day community engagement organized by the Liberia Crusaders for Peace in collaboration with the Partnership for Research on Vaccines and Infectious Disease in Liberia.
Source:Front Page Africa
March 02, 2020 13:41 UTC
Liberia: Supporters of Former VP Boakai Raise Fund to Reimburse Pres. Weah after Disparaging Comments About Helping Boakai
BackgroundOn Friday, December 20, President Weah had made a special appearance on the state broadcaster. For everything the President had said that day in studio, he received a lot of praises from his many supporters. However, he angered other Liberians and some opposition members alike, when he made some disparaging comments against former Vice President Joseph Nyumah Boakai. President Weah had described VP Boakai, his rival during the 2017 Presidential and General Elections as ‘an ingrate’. The President had accused the former VP of being in support of the masterminds of the protest against his government.
Source:Front Page Africa
March 02, 2020 12:45 UTC
Liberia: Ruling Coalition for Democratic Change Recruits over 20,000 Zonal Heads ahead of Midterm Senatorial Election
He made the remarks at the party headquarters on Saturday during a program organized for the installation of the party’s new zonal heads. He said, “I want you to know that today, you took an oath to defend the leader, to defend your party, to defend your constitution that governs you. He said their mandate is to ensure that Montserrado is reclaimed in the upcoming election. “I want you to know that today, you took an oath to defend the leader, to defend your party, to defend your constitution that governs you. “These zonal heads we commissioned have the mandate to reclaim Montserrado County,” he said.
Source:Front Page Africa
March 02, 2020 03:32 UTC
Liberia: Citizens, Foreigners Under Observation for Coronavirus Observation Complain of Poor Hygiene at Quarantine Facility
Several persons under observation phoned FrontPage Africa to express their dissatisfaction with the condition of the Kailondo Hotel. This will cut down expenses on the government because the POC at Star Base on the Bushrod Island will have a better capacity, he said. We have people at four sites including Star Base,” Dr. Fallah. NPHIL has faced criticism for its handling of the POCs including a recent speculation that people at the Star Base facility were unsatisfied with facility. That prompted NPHIL to invite several reporters to tour the Star Base and do independent reports about the condition of the facility.
Source:Front Page Africa
March 02, 2020 03:22 UTC
Integrity Institutions Looking To Recalibrating Fight Against Corruption in Liberia
This puts Liberia Anti-Corruption Commission in a challenging position to rebrand the commission and restore what, many say, have seemed shambolic since its being. This has prompted the LACC to plan a National Anti-Corruption Conference gear towards galvanizing “various sectors of government involved with the fight against corruption into a collaborative system”. He called on other actors of anti-graft institutions in the country to adopt a “renewed approach”, collaborate and form “a firm stance against this menace. The conference will also look to ensure a “strong collective” commitment of political leaders, national institutions, the private sector as well as civil society organizations to fight corruption. According to the planners, the activities of the conference will be organized in two phases: the Technical Working Session and the National Anti-Corruption Conference.
Source:Front Page Africa
March 02, 2020 03:00 UTC
Liberia: Pres. Weah Urges Religious Leaders to Use Their Pulpit to Fight Exploitation of Religious and Political Diversities
President Weah said members of the religious community should not sit supinely and allow division among citizens. President Weah said members of the religious community should not sit supinely and allow division among citizens. At the same time, President Weah has urged the religious community to help ensure social cohesion and harmony in Liberia. Dr. Samuel B. Reeves, Jr, and the leadership for maintaining the Providence Baptist Church after many years of its existence. We anticipate a celebration that reflects the true essence of the Providence Baptist Church, and its role in Liberia.
Source:Front Page Africa
March 02, 2020 03:00 UTC
“He was a Loving Father” – Family Members Describe Zenu Miller as They Lay Him to Rest
“He was a Loving Father” – Family Members Describe Zenu Miller as They Lay Him to RestThe late Miller, 42, died on February 15 last month at the ELWA HospitalMONROVIA – The Remains of Liberian journalist Zenu Miller was on Saturday laid to rest following an emotional funeral service attended by family members, friends and media colleagues. At the funeral, mourners including friends and families could not hold back tears as they eulogized the fallen journalist. The family’s spokesperson called him a “loving father” whose absence will be missed forever. “You were indeed a loving father to our grandchildren. “You were indeed a loving father to our grandchildren.
Source:Front Page Africa
March 02, 2020 02:48 UTC
Liberia: Human Rights Advocate Says Violence Against Women Cuts Across; Launches Legal Aid Mobile Clinic
Speaking Friday at the Official launch of Her Voice Liberia Legal Aid Mobile Clinic in collaboration with Sister Hand and the Liberian National Police, Atty. A representative from the Country Office of Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) also applauded Her Voice Liberia for the launch of the Legal Aid Mobile Clinic. Madam Patience Landford, Head of Program and Policy at Action Aid said ActionAid stands in solidarity with Her Voice Liberia for the launch of Legal Aid Mobile Clinic for women. “We applaud Her Voice Liberia for also championing this cause, and we stand in support be it technical, financial and others to achieve this together. We believe that providing this Legal Aid Mobile Clinic, it will be able to provide services to women and vulnerable groups in the Liberian society,” Madam Landford indicated.
Source:Front Page Africa
March 02, 2020 02:37 UTC
Over US$490K Fuel Scandal Hits Importers
An investigation has been launched by the Petroleum Distributors Union of Liberia about a petroleum scandal that involved dozens of importers and distributors throughout the country. “We are conducting the investigation to establish the number of distributors and importers of the petroleum involving the clandestine activities that, if not taken care of, could cause serious problems to the sectors,” Sheriff disclosed. “Those distributors and importers that are involved with this scandal will be dealt with drastically by the law,” Sheriff assured the retailers, most of whom have resolved to stage a peaceful protest at the compound of the Liberia Petroleum Refinery Corporation (LPRC). Sheriff also said any distributors or importers involved with this unwholesome business practice of receiving money under the pretense of supplying petroleum products in exchange, those individuals or entities would be made to account for any amount received from the retailers. “LPRC is only a custodian of the petroleum product for the importers and not responsible to sell the product, so you cannot directly hold them for the situation you find yourself with,” Sheriff added.
Source:Daily Observer
March 02, 2020 02:28 UTC
Is Weah ‘Woman-Washing’ the Cabinet?
Out of the nineteen Cabinet seats and countless senior positions in the state owned enterprises, women occupy only three Cabinet and half a handful of sub-cabinet posts. Minister Cooper, in much the same timeframe, has built Fabrar Rice, Inc. into a major participant in the market for Liberia’s staple food. Herein lies the conundrum that Dr. Jallah and Minister Cooper face, in particular. This situation, if reflective of the realities inside government, amounts to Weah “woman-washing” the Cabinet. In effect Cooper, Jallah and Broh will have wasted their time and called upon themselves the people’s blame for the failures of this government.
Source:Daily Observer
March 02, 2020 02:28 UTC
Forward March Toward Providence Baptist Bicentennial
Peter Amos George, who once pastored Providence Baptist and was a counselor-at-law and a businessman. “The history of Liberia cannot be told without also recounting the numerous contributions of the country’s first church, The Providence Baptist Church. “Often referred to as the ‘Cornerstone of Liberia’, the Providence Baptist Church is the first place of worship that some of our ancestors who returned home after being freed from slavery built after arriving on Providence Island. George Henries, chairman of the Providence Baptist Church Deacon Board, presented a copy to the President. We anticipate a celebration that reflects the true essence of the Providence Baptist Church, and its role in Liberia,” President Weah noted.
Source:Daily Observer
March 02, 2020 02:26 UTC
Journalist Zenu Miller Laid to Rest
On Saturday, February 29, 2020, hundreds of sympathizers flooded at the Freedom Worship Center near S.D. In limited words, he burst into tears and gave way to others who gave their tributes in remembrance of the late Miller. The death of Zenu Miller has been one that has heightened concerns about how tolerant the Weah Administration is regarding press freedom, which the President himself has promised to defend. Zenu posted on his Facebook page that he was flogged by some officers of the EPS “in full view of the EPS director”, an allegation that EPS Director, Trokon Nathaniel Roberts, has flatly denied. Meanwhile, Presidential Press Secretary, Solo Kelgbeh said on state radio recently that the Government of Liberia was prepared to compensate any pathologist of the family’s choice to perform an autopsy on the remains of the late Zenu Miller, but was not in agreement with the allegation that the EPS was involved with beating.
Source:Daily Observer
March 02, 2020 02:26 UTC