Kush: The New Killer Drug in Liberia
Johnny enumerates the various types of kush available, mentioning the dripping Kush, Sparkling Kush, and Tension Kush. “We don’t sell tension Kush here on our block because it can cause someone to strip naked and run mad on the street,” he added. “That guy has been using drugs for more than fifteen years, and when he added tension kush on top of it, he went mad. When asked why kush is fatal for some while they remain unaffected, Johnny replied, “Kush is not the killer. When people fall sick and die, others blame it on kush, but people were dying on the streets before kush arrived.
Source:Front Page Africa
June 23, 2023 16:03 UTC
International Community Expresses Concerns over Violence in Sierra Leone ahead of Saturday’s Polls
FREETOWN, Sierra Leone – With just a day to Sierra Leone’s general elections, the diplomatic community has called on all sides to exercise restraint and refrain from violence. As representatives of the international community, we stand together as firm friends of Sierra Leone’s people. At the invitation of the Electoral Commission of Sierra Leone, the deployment of national and international observer missions is now underway. A total of 3,374,258 million Sierra Leoneans are expected to vote on Saturday, according to the Electoral Commission for Sierra Leone (ECSL). Also, with neighboring Liberia poised to go to the polls later in October this year, analysts say a peaceful vote is of greater importance.
Source:Front Page Africa
June 23, 2023 15:22 UTC
Liberia: Justice Minister Apologizes for ‘Contemptuous Comments’ Against Judiciary
The Minister of Justice, Cllr. Frank Musah Dean, has issued an apology to Judge Blamo Dixon of Criminal Court ‘C’ and the Supreme Court for a “controversial remark” he made in the aftermath of the US$100M cocaine verdict. What more can the joint security and justice ministries do to convince the court that the law was broken,” the minister wondered. However, the Minister was widely criticized for his outburst against the judiciary, and the Supreme Court subsequently cited him to explain his statement. It was his first remark on the case since the Minister of Justice described the acquittal of the four alleged high-profile drug smugglers as “appalling.
Source:Daily Observer
June 22, 2023 20:42 UTC
Liberia: Govt Bans 'Para Clear' Children's Paracetamol Syrup
.... Says it doesn't meet required standards; warns against sale of substandard medicinesThe government has banned the importation of Para Clear, a children's paracetamol syrup made by a manufacturer based in Ahmedabad, India, after the product failed local and external laboratory tests. The LMHRA, the government's arm that regulates pharmaceutical products in the country, said testing showed that Para Clear contained toxic ethylene glycol, making it harmful to the health of its consumers. In April, the World Health Organization also found tainted syrup in the Pacific island nations of Marshall Islands and Micronesia produced by an Indian drugmaker. "An investigation conducted by the World Health Organization revealed that the Para Clear medical product poses serious threats to the lives of children, similar to the Gambian scenario," she said. A third-party testing of products must be conducted in World Health Organization (WHO) prequalified or ISO/IEC 17025 accredited laboratories.
Source:Daily Observer
June 22, 2023 19:03 UTC
Liberia: Presidential Hopeful Cllr. Tiawon Gongloe Denies Meeting CPP for Merger
Monrovia – The Standard Bearer of the Liberia People Party, Cllr. Tiawon Gongloe, has denied media reports suggesting that his party is engaged in merger talks with the Collaborating Political Parties (CPP). During the meeting, it was reported that the CPP was in the process of finalizing an agreement with the Liberian People’s Party (LPP) to establish a merger. It was also intended to foster collaboration during a potential run-off presidential election. Gongloe clarified on Wednesday that his meeting with the CPP was focused on preventing irregularities in the election process.
Source:Front Page Africa
June 22, 2023 15:43 UTC
Liberian Tech-Company My Watchman Wins Founder of the Year 2023 in West Africa Region of Global Startup Awards
MONROVIA — The Founder and Chief Executive Officer of My Watchman™, Mr. Oliver Wleh Klark, Jr, in a conversation with FrontPage-Africa about the award. By Francis G. BoayueMONROVIA- My Watchman™, a social impact solution providing 24/7 access to critical emergency response services (security, medical, sexual gender-based violence, fire) in Liberia, has gained global recognition as 2023 winner, Founder of the Year, West Africa Region, at the Global Startup Awards. The Global Startup Awards (GSA) is the largest independent startup ecosystem competition which is already present in over 120 countries (divided into 12 regions), on 3 continents, and growing fast. The voting process start June 26 to July 28.”“A BIG THANK YOU to everyone who voted for us and continue to support us. My Watchman CEO, however, disclosed plans for expansion of My Watchman globally.
Source:Front Page Africa
June 22, 2023 14:26 UTC
Liberia: Liberian Scientist Helps Ailing Retired Teacher
A Liberian scientist has presented the amount of L$25,000 to a retired government teacher. Teacher James Singbe recently craved death due to an unpaid benefit from his former employer. Dr. Jallah Kennedy, a Liberian based in the USA, reached out to Singbe (retired) over the weekend through his representative in the country, Wilfred O. Tailweryah. He had earlier expressed frustration, and therefore wanted to die to end his nightmare due to an unpaid pension benefit. NASSCORP wrote: “We wish to inform you that after scrutinizing all relevant documents submitted by your former employer(s), your claim has been accepted and processed as a Retirement Pension.
Source:Daily Observer
June 22, 2023 09:47 UTC
Liberia: Arrested Former Chief Justice Files Writ of Habeas Corpus
A former Chief Justice of Liberia, Cllr. Gloria Musu Scott, has filed a writ of habeas corpus at the Criminal Court C after being accused by the Liberia National Police of ‘murdering’ her niece, Charloe Musu, whose death was reported as an armed robbery attack. The reported charges against the former Chief Justice are grave with murder being a non-billable offense. They are Rebecca Wisner, Scott's aunt, Gertrude Newton, and Alice Johnson — all of whom were at home with the former Chief Justice when Charloe was killed. Meanwhile, Nyowo Scott, the son of the former Chief Justice, has questioned the police decision to charge his mother with murder.
Source:Daily Observer
June 21, 2023 16:47 UTC
Liberia: Senate Contemplates Rejecting President Weah’s Nominees for the LACC, Considering the Timeliness of the Nomination for Tenure Positions
MONROVIA – Majority members of the Liberian Senate are currently engaged in a heated debate regarding the confirmation proceedings for all presidential nominees, particularly those nominated for tenure positions. The Senators are divided on whether to outrightly reject or hold confirmation proceedings for nominees to the Liberian Anti-Corruption Commission (LACC). “We cannot simply do anything the President wants because we are the same Senate that confirmed the current commissioners in the tenure they currently occupy. Supporters of the Senators’ decision, based on the passage of the amended LACC law, argue that the previous law is no longer in effect, and the new law takes precedence. President Weah recently nominated several officials to the LACC, including Cllr.
Source:Front Page Africa
June 21, 2023 12:08 UTC
Liberia: Justice, Information Ministers Beg for Mercy from Supreme Court in Contempt Hearing
Monrovia – Justice Minister Cllr. Frank Musah Dean and Information Minister Ledgerhood J. Ronnie have pleaded with the Supreme Court for mercy, following their appearance on Tuesday, June 20, to answer to a contempt charge before the Court. Both Minister Dean and Minister Rennie were fined US$500 each last week for their failure to comply with the summon issued by the Full Bench of the Supreme Court. The fine was imposed due to Justice Minister Frank Musah Dean and Information Minister Ledgerhood J. Rennie’s non-compliance with the summon. Bull, Minister Dean had served as Dean of the Supreme Court for six years and had contributed to the court’s efforts to rebrand the judiciary.
Source:Front Page Africa
June 21, 2023 12:08 UTC
Liberia: Gov’t Bans ‘Para Clear’ Children's Paracetamol Syrup
Says it doesn’t meet required standards; warns against sale of substandard medicinesThe government has banned the importation of Para Clear, a children’s paracetamol syrup made by a manufacturer based in Ahmedabad, India, after the product failed local and external laboratory tests. The LMHRA, the government’s arm that regulates pharmaceutical products in the country, said testing showed that Para Clear contained toxic ethylene glycol, making it harmful to the health of its consumers. In April, the World Health Organization also found tainted syrup in the Pacific island nations of Marshall Islands and Micronesia produced by an Indian drugmaker. A third-party testing of products must be conducted in World Health Organization (WHO) prequalified or ISO/IEC 17025 accredited laboratories. Smith-Chineh noted that the product also failed the requirement for acute oral toxicity.
Source:Daily Observer
June 21, 2023 06:29 UTC
Palestinian man killed by Israeli troops in renewed clashes in occupied West Bank
The Associated PressMourners carry the body of 15-year-old Ahmed Saqr, killed in fighting between Palestinian militants and Israeli forces, in the West Bank city of Jenin, Monday, June 19, 2023. (AP)Israeli forces killed a Palestinian man in the occupied West Bank, Palestinian health officials said, the latest death in a surge of violence that has wrecked the region. The Israeli military said a suspect threw a firebomb at troops stationed along a West Bank highway near Husan. Monday saw one of the fiercest days of fighting between Israeli forces and Palestinian militants near the northern West Bank city of Jenin. At least five Palestinians were killed, including a 15-year-old boy, and over 90 others were wounded, Palestinian health officials said.
Source:GNN Liberia
June 20, 2023 21:11 UTC
BREAKING NEWS: Cllr. Gloria Musu Scott, Three Others Charged with Murder
BREAKING NEWS: Cllr. Gloria Musu Scott, Three Others Charged with MurderMONROVIA – FrontPageAfrica has gathered that Cllr. Gloria Musu Scott and three members of her family have been charged with murder, criminal conspiracy, and making false statements to law enforcement officers. The other family members charged along with Cllr. Scott are Rebecca Youdeh Wisner, Gertrude Newton, and Alice Johnson.
Source:Front Page Africa
June 20, 2023 16:26 UTC
Intensified Peace efforts Ahead Of Sierra Leone 2023 Elections
Sierra Leone’s Independent Commission for Peace and National Cohesion (ICPNC) and the Political Party Registration Commission (PPRC), held a joint peace meeting in Freetown on Monday to address complaints by the opposition All People’s Congress (APC) against the Electoral Commission for Sierra Leone (ECSL) and security forces, ahead of the 24th of June presidential and parliamentary elections. He disclosed that the Commission received on Monday, ballot papers for the elections after a delay of the cargo flight from South Africa. After a closed-door session, Rev Johnson announced that a smaller group of representatives of the four bodies should continue the peace meeting on Tuesday. Meanwhile, ECOWAS Long-Term Observers were deployed to Sierra Leone’s 16 districts on Monday with those in urban Freetown attending a Police-Media Dialogue on Elections organized by the Media Reform Coordinating Group (MRCG). At a separate meeting, the ECOWAS Observers were briefed by officials of the MRCG, Sierra Leone Association of Journalists (SLAJ) and the Independent Media Commission (IMC) on Sierra Leone’s media landscape, ownership, regulation, status of media freedom, the impact of social media and cybercrimes, and the role of the media in national elections.
Source:GNN Liberia
June 20, 2023 15:42 UTC
Liberia: CPP Commences Talks with Cllr. Gongloe’s LPP for Possible Collaboration
MONROVIA – The Collaborating Political Parties (CPP) are intensifying efforts to galvanize the support of other opposition political parties to form a possible merger to contest the upcoming presidential and legislative elections in Liberia. Mr. Bility disclosed that the CPP has recognized the significance of opposition political parties working together ahead of the elections. He emphasized that the CPP has built a mutual relationship with all political parties and has held similar meetings with other opposition political parties in the country. Mr. Bility assured that the CPP will work to build understanding and collaboration among opposition political parties ahead of the elections. As for Counselor Gongloe, it remains unclear whether or not he would accept to support Mr. Cummings’ presidential bid, considering that Mr. Cummings has already selected his running mate.
Source:Front Page Africa
June 20, 2023 15:18 UTC