Liberia: CDC Chairman Morlu Debunks Allegation ‘Sabu Unit’ within the Party
Samuel Reeves of the Providence Baptist Church that there is a security squad in the ruling CDC called the Sabu Unit. Reeves described the Sabu Unit security squad of the CDC-led government as a ‘terrorist group’. In his Tuesday, January 7, 2020 press conference, Morlu claimed that Rev. Reeves, members of the Sabu Unit are in the constant habit of terrorizing citizens in the communities. Reeves maintained: “The Sabu Unit is a terrorist group.
Source:Front Page Africa
January 08, 2020 04:41 UTC
Bomi, Cape Mount, Gbarpolu Citizens Want Liberia Prioritize TB/HIV Prevention
Region one counties include Grand Cape Mount, Gbarpolu and Bomi. Region two counties are Grand Bassa, Montserrado and Margibi Counties. Region three counties include Nimba, Bong and Lofa counties; while Region four counties comprises of Sinoe, Rivercess and Grand Gedeh Counties; and lastly Region five comprise River Gee, Maryland and Grand Kru counties. The regional country dialogue will continue up to 24 January 2020. According to her, the country dialogue is intended to ensure that the Global Fund’s New Funding Model (NFM III) meets the need of the affected communities through engagement.
Source:Daily Observer
January 08, 2020 02:31 UTC
FLAC Wants Gov’t Strengthen Diplomatic Ties with Canada
—Highlights health, education, and infrastructural development b/w the two countriesThe newly elected president of the Federation of Liberian Associations in Canada (FLAC), Professor Nancy Reeves, has called on the government of Liberia to strengthen its diplomatic relations with Canada. According to Prof. Reeves, the focus on the need for Liberia to strengthen diplomatic relations with Canada would bring development in the areas of health, education, and infrastructural development. Meanwhile, bilateral relations between Canada and Liberia are good but limited. Canada does not have a bilateral development assistance program in Liberia. In 2016-2017 Canada provided $10.80 million, mainly to programs and initiatives in the health and education sectors.
Source:Daily Observer
January 08, 2020 02:31 UTC
Court Rules in Favor of Punch FM for Broadcast Permit
Judge Peter Gbeneweleh of Civil Law Court ‘A’ in Monrovia, on Tuesday, January 7 ruled authorizing the government (respondent) to immediately open Punch FM (petitioner). One of their demands was to grant the broadcast license for the opening of Punch FM. According to Gbeneweleh, the petitioner later obtained its Article of Incorporation on January 5, 2018, and the respondent granted a permit to the petitioner on January 10, 2018. It can be recalled that on October 15, the station filed for a Petition for Declaratory Judgment to the Civil Law Court. According to the petition, while the review process directly affected its station, other media outlets, such as Spoon FM, were already opening and operating.
Source:Daily Observer
January 08, 2020 02:26 UTC
Senator Cooper Links Legislature to Liberia’s Governance Problems
The change that Liberians are yearning for must begin from the Liberian Legislature,” he said. People enter with selfish interests and not to serve the state and its people,” Senator Cooper noted. Senator Cooper added that Liberians need to maintain the peace and stability of the country, and President Weah must take the lead. They have spent a lot and made a lot of sacrifices on this soil and they can no longer allow us to slip back into crisis,” Senator Cooper said. He dispelled the thoughts of some that the US, AU, ECOWAS, and others are meddling into the sovereignty o the Liberian state.
Source:Daily Observer
January 08, 2020 02:26 UTC
COP Alerts MOJ Over ‘Missing Vehicles’
-Wants incident investigated; LNP, EPS conflict accounts on discovered gunsThe Council of Patriots (COP) has filed a formal complaint to the Ministry of Justice (MOJ), informing the ministry about vehicles belonging to some of its members being missing. The COP is, therefore, is calling on the MOJ to launch an investigation into the incident and ensure that the properties are retrieved. Both vehicles, the letter said, belong to Montserrado County District #10 Representative, Yekeh Kolubah, who is also an executive member of the COP. In its letter sent to the MOJ, the COP said that When the owners went to get their vehicles this morning they were shocked, observing their vehicles were broken into and taken to unknown locations from where the vehicles were parked. “It was due to this stampede, the owners of vehicles were unable to drive their vehicles away from the parking lot,” the letter said.
Source:Daily Observer
January 08, 2020 02:26 UTC
Is “Over-Americanization Of Liberia” the Main Problem to Our Underdevelopment and Mass Poverty?
The living conditions of Liberians become bad and worse when Liberians prefer what is American over what is Liberia. Notwithstanding, I think it is an overstatement or a mere short-cut explanation to say that Over-Americanization is responsible for Liberia’s mass poverty and underdevelopment. Well, this goes to prove how rich and diverse is the Liberian culture. Worse, it was also under our watch that the famous Liberia Culture Center at Kendaja was replaced by a 5-star hotel. In other words, we learn nothing about our vast natural resources, their value and utility to our general national development.
Source:Daily Observer
January 08, 2020 02:16 UTC
National County Sports Meet Day-1 Roundup
The 2019/2020 edition of Liberia’s biggest sporting festival, the National County Sports Meet officially kicked off on Saturday, January 4, 2020, at the Doris Williams Sports Stadium in Buchanan City, Grand Bassa County. The “Mississippi Boys” are now top of Group A with three points, followed by Grand Bassa, Rivercess and Margibi. Earlier in the kickball category, Nimba overturned a halftime 2-0 deficit to defeat Lofa 3-2. Lofa need at least a draw in the football category which will see them booking their ticket to the quarterfinals of the tournament. Similarly the football match was also a tough one as both Cape Mount and Bomi settled to a goalless draw.
Source:Daily Observer
January 08, 2020 02:15 UTC
Amb. Kemayah Urges Ambassadors to the UN to Continue Working for Sustained Global Peace And Security
The President of Israel, His Excellency Mr. Reuven Rivlin, welcomed the delegation of Ambassadors to the United Nations to Israel. A moment of silence was observed by Ambassador Kemayah and the Ambassadorial delegation. Said Ambassador Kemayah: “What we’ve seen reinforces our resolve as Ambassadors at the global body–the United Nations, to work towards the sustenance of global peace and security; ensuring that all humans live together in peace. The Permanent Representative of Israel to the United Nations, His Excellency Ambassador Danny Danon expressed willingness to accompany the delegations to Liberia. Ambassador Kemayah was accompanied to Israel and Poland by his wife Reverend Mrs. Dialokai Golanyon-Kemayah.
Source:Front Page Africa
January 07, 2020 18:56 UTC
Liberia: ‘Disorderly Conduct’ Led to the Use of Teargas, Water Canon on Peaceful Protesters
They had no new petition to present to the government, but insisted they would remain on the streets until President George Weah responded to the demands made in the June 7 ‘Save the State’ protest petition. This prompted the police to fire teargas and use water canon at the protestors to disperse the crowd. Our reporters gathered that following the Police arrival with the water cannon, there was no warning given to the protesters. Volunteers from the capital and southern provinces cook traditional dishes that reflect the country’s rich cuisine and bring protesters together. He, joined by former District #15 Representative Candidate Telia Urey vowed to stay with the protesters and exercise their constitutional rights.
Source:Front Page Africa
January 07, 2020 06:33 UTC
Peaceful Protest Ends in Chaos
The peaceful protest took place between the Executive Mansion, which is the official seat of Presidency, and the Capitol Building, the official seat of the Lawmakers. The Council of Patriots (CoP), headed by popular talk show host, Henry P. Costa, said Monday’s protest is in continuation of the June 7, 2019, peaceful assembly aimed at calling on the government to address the economic hardship. Rep. Kolubah said he was informed by some officers of the Liberia National Police, while heading to his residence to return for the continuation of the protest. The much publicized protest started peacefully early Monday morning and ran well beyond 5 p.m., with protesters chanting slogans and singing songs of protest against the government. Inspector General Sudue, confirmed that several protesters were wounded by the use of teargas, and an additional 18 people arrested by joint security officers during the protest.
Source:Daily Observer
January 07, 2020 02:38 UTC
Costa Shows Strength
Against all odds, the chairman of the Council of Patriots (COP), Henry Costa, on January 6 proved his strength to breakaway groups, individuals, and the nation at large, despite the disappointment he encountered lately. A highly elated Costa was very optimistic that the protest would achieved its aim. Disappointment encountered by Henry Costa and the CoP could have brought serious setbacks in the hosting of the just ended protest on January 6. Despite the odds, Costa, Senator Darius Dillon, Representative Yekeh Kolubah, and others who resolved to bring to fulfillment their goal on January 6, braved the storm and commanded thousands of supporters on Capitol Hill, thereby making Costa especially a popular crowd-puller. In May 2019, supporters and admirers of Costa converged in a huge number at the Roberts International Airport to welcome him from the United States, ahead of the June 7 protest.
Source:Daily Observer
January 07, 2020 02:37 UTC
Cape Mount Businessman’s Humanitarian Gesture Gains Recognition
Thank you for coming to tell him thank you for us,” a happy old lady said as she walked in the gathering. Arthur Tucker, a resident of Porkpah District, said Idrissa is always honored by the people of Cape Mount for his numerous contributions towards development projects. Tucker said Idrissa’s gesture does not set any impression for contesting a political office as may be the case in many instances. Grand Cape Mount County, though rich in mineral resources including gold and diamond, remains one of the poorest counties in terms of infrastructures. This county also has admirable geographical features (Lake Piso) that if developed would generate revenue for the government through tourism.
Source:Daily Observer
January 07, 2020 02:26 UTC
Team Liberia Wins 19 Medals in Sierra Leone
At the Traditional Boxing Day Sports Meet and the Kenema Mayor’s Marathon and Track and Field Tourney in Sierra Leone, held from December 23, 2019 to January 1, 2020, Team Liberia clenched 18 medals. The Liberia’s athletics (Track and Field) team won one gold, nine silver and eight bronze medals and then entirely emerged second in the joint track and field meets. Nancy Saah: Long Jump (2nd place), Javelin (2nd place), 60m (3rd place) and 100m (3rd place); Emmanuel Kratus Javelin (1st), Ernestine Nyoun: 400m (2nd place) and 800m (3rd place). Others are Ruthfee Kemie 800m (3rd place); Marcox Sackie 800m (2nd place), Lee Danis 800m (3rd place); Saaweyea Williams (Marathon, 2nd place); 4x400m relay (3rd place) and 4x100m relay (2nd place). In the 2018 edition of the Traditional Boxing Day Sports Meet and the Kenema Mayor’s Marathon and Track and Field Tourney, Team Liberia grabbed three gold medals, a silver and two bronze medals.
Source:Daily Observer
January 07, 2020 02:15 UTC
Liberia: How Was Pistol Found in Rep. Kolubah’s Car? Police, EPS Give Conflicting Account
Yekeh Kolubah was using got a gun in it. Yekeh Kolubah was using got a gun in it. Rep. Kolubah’s car was impounded and his driver and others who were around were caught and whisked in them to the Police headquarters. My vehicle was searched, so I presumed Honorable Kolubah’s vehicles were searched,” Costa said. Before we even begin to recount today’s most successful peaceful protest, which unfortunately ended in violence provoked entirely by the government.
Source:Front Page Africa
January 07, 2020 01:18 UTC