MONROVIA – Police Commander Jacob Comehn of Maryland County Police Detachment is undergoing investigation at the Police headquarters in Monrovia for mercilessly assaulting a female police officer, Sergeant Rebecca Nimley, leaving her face with severe bruises. She said, she inquiring, Commander Comehn in an angry tone asked her to stop talking to him and not to tamper with the investigation. She said after investigation in the county, Commander Comehn was charged with aggravated assault, domestic violence and disorderly conduct. However, she said both she and Comehn were informed that the Inspector General of Police Patrick Sudue asked them to travel to Monrovia for investigation since the officers who carried out the investigation in Maryland County are subordinates of Officer Comehn. When contacted for comments, Officer Comehn said he has been instructed not to talk to the press.

After 41 years, the Tolbert family under the scorching sun gathered to lay wreath and offer prayers to the late President and his fallen former officials. And after 41 years, the Tolbert family under the scorching sun gathered to lay wreath and offer prayers to the late President and his fallen former officials. “All those who were buried here, we do not know who they are but we know this is a mass grave. The granddaughter of the slain President called on the Tolbert family to play a pivotal role in the development of Liberia. Also speaking, Richard Tolbert, nephew of President Tolbert and the former National Investment Commission Head said the failure to adhere to his uncle’s “We all are one” slogan was the cause for the country’s senseless war.

THESE BUSINESSES being denied IPDs are strangulating, some have threatened to lay off staff due to decline in revenue. “Go to the minister’s office, you’ll see several applications for IPDs for frozen foods on her desk. Frozen foods like chicken feet, pig sheet, chicken, turkey, turkey wings, chicken wings, sausage, etc. MINISTER DIGGS did not respond to FrontPageAfrica inquiries and has since remained mute on an initial report by FrontPageAfrica. IT IS TIME THAT the Minister of Commerce puts herself in check and ensure a plain level field for all businesses in the country.

Liberian Students in Stranded in Sudan; Say They Risk Dropping out of SchoolMonrovia – When Shem A. Donzo is the head of a group of six Liberian students studying in Sudan, who have complained about being stranded and are at the verge of quitting their studies if nothing is done by the government. We are stranded and need the intervention of the government,” Donzo said. Donzo said he can’t understand how a country can abandon her brightest minds in a foreign land. “The scholarship been reduced to partial assistance, while bulk of the financial burden is being shouldered by us,” Donzo added.

Liberia: Former CDC Chairman George Solo Calls on Pres. MONROVIA – The former Chairman of the Congress for Democratic Change (CDC), George Solo, has alarmed that the Coalition for Democratic Change (CDC) led-government’s agenda to emancipate Liberia and its citizens from under-development and extreme poverty has been allegedly overshadowed by corruption among public officials. The Congress for Democratic Change is one of the political parties that make up the governing Coalition for Democratic Change (CDC). The happening stirred a sour relationship between Mr. Solo and President Weah at the time and brought a split within the CDC. Mr. Solo departed Liberia for the United States shortly after his former best friend was inaugurated as President of Liberia.

Dr. Khwima Nthara, the Country Director of World Bank speaking at the signing ceremony at the Boulevard Palace Hotel said the importance of the two projects cannot be over-emphasized. “This the first time the World Bank has approved such an approach in the energy sector, anywhere in the World,” Nthara added. The project will also be financed through an IDA Credit of US$ million credit and an IDA grant of US$ million. Adding up, Finance Minister Samuel Tweah said under the leadership of President George Weah, the World Bank is living up to it commitment. Also speaking the Youth and Sports Minister D. Zeogar Wilson praise the World Bank for the two financing agreements adding that it is good for the country’s post COVID-19 recovery.

The programme also seeks to develop and implement a cocoa sector public institution, regulatory and policy frameworks in Liberia. Monrovia- More than 1,500 smallholder farmers in southeast Liberia are to benefit from improved cocoa seedlings as part of efforts to boost the efficient production of the commodity and improve farmers’ livelihoods. Under the Cocoa Value Chain Development Programme (COVADEP), Solidaridad in collaboration with private cocoa growers, will be supplying 600,000 hybrid cocoa seedlings to farmers at different locations in Grand Gedeh and River Gee counties at a small fee. New cocoa farmers are supported to diversify their farms by also planting food crops such as cassava, plantain, banana and vegetables as they prepare their lands for cocoa cultivation. “I cannot wait to receive my share of the cocoa seedlings for planting.

The policy guidance was produced by OHCHR under the EU/UN Spotlight Initiative to do a thorough review of Liberian Laws and practices to identify those cultural practices that violates fundamental human rights and formulate a strategy to address the human rights gaps. In his opening remarks at the Ganta gathering, the Chairman of the Law Reform Commission, Atty. “In some cases, bills are passed into law without analysis of their cost implication, gender sensitivity and human rights implications. However, he noted the commission has seen the need to develop a comprehensive result-focused framework, work plan and budget for 2021. “Law reform is invaluable in every country because as the society grows, it grows with new dynamics that often necessitate review of laws and policies to meet present realities,” he said.

Monrovia – The president of Flames Basketball side Calvin Diggs is calling on the Liberia Basketball Association (LBA) to take preventative measures to stop spectators from disrupting games at the Sports Commission on Broad Street. Calvin Diggs in an exclusive interview with FrontPage Africa pointed out that his call is as the result of the recent disruption of Mighty Barrolle and NPA Pythons match by spectators on Sunday, April 4, 2021 soothing he said should not be repeated. “I think is very important that the current LBA administration under Abraham Samukai now send a strong message to spectators who are always in the habit of disrupting games and carry on complete investigation about what disrupted Barrolle and Pythons game on Sunday so that they will be able to take proper action against those that were involved in such ugly act,” Diggs said. He is, meanwhile, urging the LBA to carry on more training for referees alleging that most of the disruptions carried on by spectators doing game time are caused by some decisions made by referees. Calvin, whose team is not participating in the ongoing league, wants the LBA to increase the number of securities doing games.

It adds: “Tax payment is a civic duty for all Liberians, most especially for officials and government employees that are beneficiaries of state resources”. The agency maintained that it will also ensure the publication of the names of delinquent public officials who refused to comply in both the print and electronic media. Public officials, particularly those in higher positions used their power or influence to either discourage or intimidate LRA custom officers on the field executing their assigned tasks and responsibilities. I don’t know why officials are always refusing taxes payment and are the beneficiaries of the taxes”. “Thomas Doe Nah, you can achieve this by even going further to withhold our salaries for refusal to pay real estate taxes.

Monrovia – In a move to develop sports throughout Liberia Youth and Sports Minister D. Zeogar Wilson says there is the need to have a sport development tax on certain commodities imported in Liberia including alcohol beverages and cigarettes. The Sports Minister asserted that said tax, if paid by consumers in Liberia, would be used directly for the development and transformation of the sporting sector. “If acted upon, funds collected will help reduce the financial situation and bring about sports development across the country,” Minister Zeogar said. He stressed that it is now time for the government to help in enhancing the good work of the Liberia Football Association (LFA). Currently through the support of the world Football Governing Body(FIFA), three mini stadiums with Artificial turfs have been completed and turned over to the Liberia Football Association.

MONROVIA – Mrs. Teresa Cummings, wife of the ANC political leader is COVID-19 positive, her husband has disclosed. He immediately returned to Monrovia – postponing the visit to Nimba. Cummings: “I apologize to the people of Nimba for canceling the last leg of my visit at the last minute. COVID-19 is real, and unfortunately, is still with us. “Please keep my family in your prayers, as ours will be that you continue to act to keep yourself and your love ones safe.”

Gbarnga — Bong County Senator Henrique Flomo Tokpa says he will continue to lobby with the Executive branch, his colleagues in the legislature, as well as his kinsmen in and out of Liberia to foster development in the county. Senator Tokpa however named division and conflict coupled with the economic hardship as challenges hindering development and unity in the County yea Liberia. Senator Tokpa cautioned his kinsmen to do away with those vices that have the propensity to undermine the forward march of the county yea Liberia. “We have two persons at the University of Philippines who have graduated with their Masters’ degrees waiting to return and start contributing to the development programs of Bong County” senator Tokpa lamented. He also disclosed plans to seek the full completion of the Bong County Technical College, and the re-launch the dux scholarship for all high schools in Bong County, something we did successfully as President of Cuttington University for 13 years.

Before shooting them, they gave them soft drinks before, some of them drank the soft drinks but President Tolbert’s brother Frank Tolbert refused to drink his.”Lorpu recalls Frank Tolbert saying: “I don’t blame you all. So, what Frank Tolbert said, came to pass in 1990 war. Like Frank Tolbert, Cecil Dennis also reportedly faced his executors bravely, staring at his killers while awaiting his fate. Lorpu also recalls seeing rebels strip Mrs. Victoria Tolbert, wife of President Tolbert, naked alongn with Neh Glapor Tetee, the female Justice of Peace. Mr. Richard Tolbert, son of Frank Tolbert was among those executed says the families are obligated to gather together annually to perform their sacred duty of commemorating this tragic and historic date.

So, the fate of Representative Kolubah lies in my hands to decide whether within 48 or 72 hours to write a communication upon our return. Representative Gray further denied speculations that the decision was intended to crackdown or witch-hunt Representative Kolubah, who remains the fiercest critic of his political leader- President Weah. He indicated that though he loves Representative Kolubah, a “killer instant” has been applied to ensure that the Montserrado County is penalized for his actions. Representative Gray pointed out that he will not re-contest come the 2023 general and presidential elections. Speaking further, Representative Gray pointed out the lack of electricity, water and sanitation as major challenges fronting his constituents.