Bolstering Economic Integration, Liberia Should Not Be A Spectator
Even though my own Liberia has only rectified the Agreement, we’ve made no effort to sign it. Of the 51% of countries, Africans can access more freely, 26% offer visas on arrival while 25% do not require prior visas from African travelers. We must inaugurate a visa upon arrival program and introduce a visa-free entry to economically viable African countries like Mauritius, Ethiopia, South African, Egypt, Kenya, Rwanda, Morocco, etc. It will accelerate and influence intra-regional investments, “territorial competition” and an enforce geopolitical prosperity of economic growth. Liberia has a huge untapped potential we can utilize to further expand economic activities, and stop being a spectator as “African countries stand to gain substantially from intra-regional trade“.
Source:Front Page Africa
January 13, 2020 07:18 UTC
A Mail To ‘Gbekugbeh’ – Tell President George Weah To STOP bragging
President George M Weah is bragging about paving a few substandard community roads in Monrovia and its environs. WowComparatively, President Weah has not even done 3% of what his predecessor did in terms of building roads and bridges. Tell President Weah to STOP bragging. President Weah is yet too far. Tell President Weah to STOP bragging.
Source:Front Page Africa
January 13, 2020 06:33 UTC
Liberia: Henry Costa Accuses Government of Swapping His Laissez-Passer for a Fake One to Incriminate Him
“The laissez-passer that was presented to me by the Liberia Immigration Service boss is false and it is not the same laissez-passer I presented to them on the airport when I came. “The laissez-passer that was presented to me by the Liberia Immigration Service boss is false and it is not the same laissez-passer I presented to them on the airport when I came. They have the original.” – Henry Costa, Chairman, Council of PatriotsCosta also vehemently denied forging the laissez-passer. Costa, a zealous critic of the George Weah-led administration, was invited to the headquarters of the Liberia Immigration Service over the weekend where he was asked to make a statement concerning how he obtained the laissez-passer to enter Liberia. He said he was also informed that it is legal to own a passport and travel on laissez-passer.
Source:Front Page Africa
January 13, 2020 06:33 UTC
Liberia: Government Drops Charges against Crane Currency Paving Way for Printing of New Money
MONROVIA – The Government of Liberia will no longer pursue criminal charges against Crane Currency and has, in fact, said the company was honest in its dealings with the Central Bank of Liberia (CBL), and acted within the laws governing the CBL. The Government of Liberia further accepts that Crane Currency acted in good faith throughout the execution of two (2) banknote printing orders of the Central Bank of Liberia in 2016 and 2017,” Cllr. Crane Currency did in fact deliver the correct number and value of banknotes, as set out in two (2) delivery contracts and subsequent documented agreements between Crane Currency and the Central Bank of Liberia. It is clearly documented that every banknote manufactured by Crane was delivered to and accepted by the Central Bank of Liberia and that Crane was paid the correct amount for the banknotes delivered,” the Justice Minister’s letter to Crane Currency stated. The Government of Liberia further accepts that Crane Currency acted in good faith throughout the execution of two (2) banknote printing orders of the Central Bank of Liberia in 2016 and 2017” – Cllr.
Source:Front Page Africa
January 13, 2020 06:33 UTC
Liberia: LRA Employee Allegedly Pours Hot Water on Girlfriend
“A man burning his girlfriend to third-degree should not be released on bond because his crime is equal to manslaughter. Meanwhile, the LRA through its communication office D. Kaihenneh Sengbeh has distanced itself from the alleged actions of one its employees. Hover did not care about whether she lived or die because he never called to know how she was doing. Hover has since been released on bail pending his indictment, something that is not going down well with the victim’s family. I seek justice, and if I do not get justice, I will bring women on the street to seek justice.
Source:Front Page Africa
January 13, 2020 06:22 UTC
‘Don’t Worry About My Impeachment’
Interestingly, the President’s remarks were preceded by brazen assurances by Rep. Kiazolu to the President that he (Kiazolu) had no hand in any activity that would lead to the President being impeached. I want you to take it to the bank that I, Hanson Kiazolu, [am] not in any support of any impeachment proceeding against you. It is not true today and it will not be true tomorrow,” Rep. Kiazolu said. Whether you are a Representative or not, all of us will use this road,” President Weah said. “Don’t worry about my impeachment.
Source:Daily Observer
January 13, 2020 02:29 UTC
Legislature to ‘Rush’ Amending Mining, Fisheries, Forestry Laws
… to Repair EconomyAs the the House of Representatives begins its third Session today, January 13, it is expected to commence with a tense discussion on rewriting laws on forestry, mining and fisheries, in a bid to rescue the bad economy. There are reports that the Legislature might rush amending laws which are geared towards the enhancement of the socio-economic interests of the State and its people. Mr. Watkins said Speaker Chambers in his Monday’s statement will persuade his colleagues to rewrite laws on forestry, mining and fisheries to impact the economy; some of which are included in the ‘Matrix of Priority Bills’ submitted by President George M. Weah in the 2nd Session of 2019. He indicated that consultations have also been held with civil society groups, professionals, laymen as well as chiefs and prominent persons in society. “It is for this purpose that I have invited you here to act upon the propositions for referendum,” the President said.
Source:Daily Observer
January 13, 2020 02:26 UTC
EPA Prepares More Environmental Watch Guards
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has certificated 120 environmental technicians following an intensive training with the goal of dispatching them in various parts of the country to watch out for unfriendly environmental activities. Liberia according to the EPA faces many environmental challenges; environmental degradation resulting from mining, building and dumping wastes on wetland and deforestation are just a few of the activities posing threat to the environment. Mr. Blama said the environmental challenges are numerous and there is a need for manpower to get out in the field to curb the crisis facing the country. He boasted that the EPA, unlike the past, has more motorbikes to transport the environmental inspectors that those to get on board would see no condition relating to transportation to inconvenience them. He, however, said not all the 120 persons certificated for their achievement in the environmental training will be absorbed into the EPA’s system.
Source:Daily Observer
January 13, 2020 02:15 UTC
Liberia: Prof. Alaric Tokpah Describes Forceful Dispersal of Protestors as ‘Dangerous Dictatorship’
Addressing the members, Prof. Tokpa emphasized that they should be willing to make selfless sacrifices in order to succeed in their advocacy for good governance and social justice. It is required, therefore, that you be willing to make a selfless sacrifice to succeed in your struggle.” – Prof. Alaric TokpahThe technicality of our legal system, he said, is subordinating others to injustice. “So if you decide to join our ranks in the revolutionary struggle for the transformation of Liberia, you have work to do. In what country can you kill more than 250,000 people and refused to allow war crimes tribunal and the economic crimes court? So, I stand here today to amplify the demand for a war crimes court in Liberia and to amplify the demand for an economic crime court in Liberia.
Source:Front Page Africa
January 13, 2020 01:30 UTC
Liberia: EPA Orders Dangerous Waste Shipped Back to Greece
Mr. Nathaniel Blama, Executive Director, Environmental Protection AgencyMONROVIA – Authorities of the Environmental Protection Agency of Liberia (EPA) have averted what could have been a serious public health threat when they seized a shipment of hazardous waste smuggled into Liberia from Greece. Republic Waste Services, a Liberian registered firm smuggled the dangerous chemicals into the country in violation of Section 55 (1) of the Environmental Protection and Management Law (EMPL) of Liberia, which prohibits the illegal importation into Liberia of any hazardous waste or substance. “The team arrived at the port and, in the presence of the consignee and LRA anti-smuggling officers, collected samples from all four containers. Section 55 (5) of the EPML maintains that any person who imports hazardous waste or substances into Liberia shall be responsible for removal of the waste from Liberia and for its safe disposal. The EPA has lauded the staff of the Anti-Smuggling Unit of LRA and the custom officers for the prompt alert.
Source:Front Page Africa
January 13, 2020 01:18 UTC
From Up To Down After 24 Months – Does Vice President Jewel Howard-Taylor Have A Future In CDC?
Jewel Howard-Taylor as Vice Standard Bearer of CDC and Vice President of Liberia. And it worked so perfectly for them under a grand coalition (CDC, NPP, and LPDP). Before 2017 elections, VP Jewel Howard-Taylor’s photo was placed neck-to-neck with President George M. Weah on almost all campaign billboards. George Weah has forgotten so soon that it took the Jewel’s factor to secure victory in 2017 elections. Jewel Howard-Taylor really have a future in CDC ahead of 2023 elections?
Source:Front Page Africa
January 12, 2020 23:03 UTC
Save the Children International Donates Assortment of Food and Non-food Items to United Dawah Ummah of Liberia
Save the Children International Donates Assortment of Food and Non-food Items to United Dawah Ummah of LiberiaMonrovia – Save the Children International (SCI) Liberia has donated an assortment of food and non-food items valued at US$22,608.00 to the United Dawah Ummah of Liberia. Making the presentation on behalf of SCI at the United Dawah Ummah of Liberia Mosque in Sinkor on Friday, January 10, 2020, Health Coordinator, Jacob F. Tengbeh expressed sympathy to the bereaved families for the death of their children and relatives. He said Save the Children recognizes the importance of child protection for which SCI Liberia Office provided fire prevention and first aid training to students of the United Dawah Ummah of Liberia in addition to the donation. Receiving the items, Sheikh Mohammed Mustapha Bold, Chief Imam of the United Dawah Ummah of Liberia, lauded SCI for the gesture. Save the Children is the world’s leading independent organization for children with a mission to inspire breakthroughs in the way the world treats children, and to achieve immediate and lasting change in their lives.
Source:Front Page Africa
January 12, 2020 07:41 UTC
Liberia: Immigration Service Interrogates Henry Costa
Costa told FPA that though the Immigration Service said they did not prevent him from traveling, they, however, informed him that he cannot travel until the Justice Minister, Cllr. Frank Musah Dean had revealed the report from the LISMONROVIA – The Liberia Immigration Service (LIS) says it did not stop Mr. Henry Costa from traveling, however, the LIS has informed Mr. Costa and his lawyer, Cllr. Kangar Findley, that he cannot leave the country until the Justice Minister, Cllr. I’ve made arrangements to leave travel tomorrow but they said I cannot leave until the Minister of Justice had reviewed the report,” Costa told FrontPageAfrica. According to the LIS, Mr. Costa initially checked in on SN Brussels flight # 245 but he did not approach immigration and present his travel document as is routine for all travelers.
Source:Front Page Africa
January 11, 2020 16:18 UTC
Liberia Immigration Service Denies Stopping Henry Costa from Traveling
The LIS said Mr. Costa checked in and voluntarily checked out and asked that his luggage be deplaned from the SN Brussels flight, a claim Costa deniedMONROVIA – The Liberia Immigration Service (LIS) says it did not prevent Mr. Henry Costa from leaving the country. According to the LIS, Mr. Costa initially checked in on SN Brussels flight # 245 but he did not approach immigration and present his travel document as is routine for all travelers. Costa also vehemently denied forging the laissez passé. “Liberians remain in the U.S. and prepare their passports here in Liberia, how much more a laissez passé which is even a simpler document to obtain? My laissez passé was prepared right in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Source:Front Page Africa
January 10, 2020 22:58 UTC
Liberia: Government Stops Henry Costa from Leaving the Country
MONROVIA – FrontPageAfrica has gathered that the Government of Liberia has stopped Mr. Henry Costa, Chairman of the Council of Patriots and an ardent critic of President George Weah from leaving the country. FPA learned that the Liberia Immigration Service is alleging that Costa forged the laissez passé with which he travelled from Ghana to Liberia upon his return to the country to stage the December 30, 2019 protest which was deferred to January 6, 2020. Immigration official speaking on condition of anonymity said Mr. Costa has not officially gone through processing out of fear after getting news of the plan to arrest him or prevent him from traveling. But Mr. Costa, speaking FPA denied traveling on a fraudulent laissez passé and confirmed that he was prevented from traveling and told to surrender his passport but he refused. According to him, he completed his ticketing process and was stopped by immigration and was told he was being stopped on instruction from Ministry of Justice.
Source:Front Page Africa
January 10, 2020 21:33 UTC