Liberia: Man Mobbed to Death after He Chopped Fiancée and Sister-in-Law with Cutlass and Attempted Setting Them Ablaze
Liberia: Man Mobbed to Death after He Chopped Fiancée and Sister-in-Law with Cutlass and Attempted Setting Them AblazeMONROVIA – A man believed to be in his late 30s has been mobbed to death by unknown persons in the Wilson Corner Community in Brewerville, outside Monrovia, after he reportedly chopped his fiancée and sister-in-law, who is eight-month-old pregnant, multiple times with a cutlass. He also chopped his sister-in-law Oretha Reeves, 41, who ran to rescue her sister in the room while screaming for help. “When Jerbo chopped his girlfriend, he felt that she was dead and he put the house on fire and the woman sustained burns also”. Little Louis continued: “I woke up my ma and he started chopping my ma with the cutlass. Relatives of the victims were also seen in tears, expressing regret over the long standing relationship between Louis and Jerbo.
Source:Front Page Africa
April 25, 2022 20:00 UTC
Liberia: “Your Mission Is to Build”
Hart, Primate of CPWA, Archbishop of Internal Province of West Africa (IPWA), Bishop of the Episcopal Church of Liberia. Sellee as Bishop Coadjutor of the Episcopal Church of Liberia. He is the 13th person to be elected as Bishop of the Episcopal Church of Liberia. Cyril Jones of the Episcopal Church of Liberia and Seward M. Cooper, Chancellor of the Episcopal Church of Liberia, among others. Mensah Torto added that the mission of Bishop Coadjutor Sellee is three-fold: to teach the Word of God, sanctify the church, and govern it.
Source:Daily Observer
April 25, 2022 16:10 UTC
Liberia: 'Visionary Philanthropist'
... …Monrovia Central Prison lauds business tycoon Jeety whose support for the prison and the inmates were captured by the US government 2022 human rights report on Liberia. The authorities of the Monrovia Central Prison have described business tycoon Dr. Upjit Singh Sachdeva as a 'visionary philanthropist' who has never wavered in providing support to the prison and its inmates. “Jeety has been making great efforts in supporting the Monrovia Central Prison welfare systems. Dr. Sachdeva is the former Indian Honorary Consul General to Liberia and the owner of various businesses operating in the country. Dr. Sachdeva noted that such recognition has inspired him to continue to give to humanity in post-conflict Liberia.
Source:Daily Observer
April 25, 2022 09:47 UTC
Liberia: Who Ordered Cummings’ Arrest? Solicitor General, Minister of Justice Go at Loggerheads
MONROVIA – Solicitor General Cllr. Syrenius Cephus says he was acting under the instruction of the Minister of Justice, Cllr. Justice Minister Dean, meanwhile, has told FrontPageAfrica that the Solicitor General has never reported anything about the Cummings’ case to him, neither was he aware of any Writ being quashed nor reinstituting another writ. Dean said the Solicitor General runs a parallel Ministry and shows him no regard as the Minister of Justice. In the message, Cllr.
Source:Front Page Africa
April 25, 2022 07:44 UTC
An Inspiring Life of Hope and Optimism
Dr. Dunn is probably the most widely published Liberian academician (I counted at least 38 on a list in Appendix 6). In the face of all this, Dr. Dunn points out that “a pattern persisted of governance by commission or committee rather than [a] more decisive” approach. Dr. Dunn undertook the “concrete task” of investigating allegations of corruption in Johnson Sirleaf’s Executive Mansion. While Dr. Dunn undertook to re-initiate the review, nothing came of this effort. The next Liberian-focused project to engage the attention of Dr. Dunn was the Liberia National History Project.
Source:Daily Observer
April 25, 2022 05:38 UTC
LIBERIA: PUL condemns Arson attack on Radio Kintoma – Global News Network
The Press Union of Liberia is shocked by the wicked arson attack on Radio Kintoma in Voinjama, Lofa County. Voinjama woke up to its favorite radio station being engulfed in fire. No staff of the broadcaster had reported to work before the unfortunate attack on the radio station. Of late Radio Kintoma has been the forerunner of advocacy on Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) in Lofa County. This is the second time in six weeks that a radio station in Lofa has suffered an arson attack.
Source:GNN Liberia
April 24, 2022 16:04 UTC
Sen. Koung embarks on another ‘Thank You Tour’ Across Nimba With massive Development Projects – Global News Network
On Friday April 22, 2022, the most ‘admired’ Nimba lawmaker embarked on a nine-day county tour in continuation of his initial ‘thank you tour’ following his overwhelming election in the December 8, 2020 Special Senatorial Elections. During the second phase of his ‘thank you tour,’ Senator Koung started in Seigeh chiefdom in Sanniquellie where he participated in a program, moved to Duo-Tiayee in Yahpie Mahn Chiefdom, Yekepa and Gblei in Yahmien Chiefdom respectively. According to Senator Koung, the projects are in fulfillment of his campaign promises made to the people of Nimba during the 2020 midterm election. When completed, the bridge will link-up major towns and villages across upper Nimba including Tiah-play, Kahnplay. Dubbed as the ‘most generous and talk and do Senator,’ Senator Koung donated a brand new power saw and 500 bags of cement.
Source:GNN Liberia
April 24, 2022 15:03 UTC
Who Is Depleting Local Forest In Western Liberia? – Global News Network
I am a member of Light Brothers, Representative Fallah. Meanwhile, the leadership of Light Brothers has, in two separate interviews with LFMW, failed to acknowledge claims of their involvement in the pit-sawing operations. But his fear to waste the valuable timbers in the bush made him to start cutting the logs into timbers”, elder Fongbeh said. Elder Fongbeh, however, confirmed early reports that there is no official written contract/agreement for the timber extraction. Elder Fongbeh is accused of siding with Representative Thomas Fallah.
Source:GNN Liberia
April 23, 2022 19:41 UTC
Liberia Launches a National Postal Digital Addressing System
Monrovia – The Government of Liberia, through its Ministry of Posts and Telecommunications, has entered into an agreement with SnooCODE Limited to provide Liberia with a National Postal Digital Addressing System (NPDAS). SnooCODE Limited is a UK-registered and Ghana-based technology company contracted to develop Liberia’s digital addressing system. Today, the SnooCODE app is available for free download on the Google Play Store and Apple App Store. Plans are also underway to develop a custom integrated solution for Liberia based on the SnooCODE digital addressing technology, and many Liberian companies and individuals will be given several opportunities to participate in these developments. This custom-built solution will power a wide range of industries, including Banking, eCommerce, Delivery Services, Emergency Services, Public Health, Sanitation, and Emerging Technologies like Drones.
Source:Front Page Africa
April 23, 2022 16:07 UTC
Another Woman Found Guilty Of Human Trafficking In Gbarpolu County, Sentenced For Six Years – Global News Network
Another Liberian woman has been guilty by the 16th Judicial Circuit Court in Gbarpolu County a 72 year old woman , Madame Elizabeth McCree for human trafficking and sentenced to six years in prison. This brings to six the number of successfully prosecuted Human trafficking cases by government over the last few months within the current term of court which comes to an end next week. She asked for and was granted a separate trial while Mr. Sumo was tried , found guilty and sentenced for six years. Charles Gibson, has extended appreciation to the Joint Labor and Justice Ministries Legal Team for their professionalism and vigilance to ensuring that perpetrators of Human trafficking are successfully prosecuted to serve as deterrence to others. He lauded the term of lawyers for winning two cases Gbarpolu, three cases in Montserrado and one in Zwedru.
Source:GNN Liberia
April 22, 2022 19:59 UTC
Liberia: Women’s Land Rights Awareness Campaign Bears Fruits
According to the Women’s Land Rights Act, all community members including women have a right to own land. Authorities have intervened and are in discussions with the family so that they give Ms. Johnson her house back. Empowering women also means empowering men to be champions for women rights as seen in this case where male elders also fought for Ms. Johnson’s rights. Ms. Johnson is one of many women in rural Liberia who were forced to leave their homes when theirs husbands died but have been empowered to know more about women’s land rights. UN Women is supporting Rights and Rice Foundation to conduct awareness raising sessions on women’s land rights under the project, “Sustaining Peace and Reconciliation through Strengthening Land Governance and Dispute Resolution mechanisms,” funded by the United Nations Peace Building Fund.
Source:Front Page Africa
April 19, 2022 20:08 UTC
Liberia: Princess Cooper’s Family Rejects Autopsy Report As Pres. Weah Call for A Second Autopsy
Monrovia – The family of the late Princess Cooper has rejected the report of the autopsy conducted on their deceased relative by the Government of Liberia. Princess Died of Natural CausePathologists examining the lifeless body of Princess Cooper disclosed that she died of natural death as the result of tuberculosis she suffered from. “We found massive blood in the lung of the late Princess,” Dr. Kole said. Dr. Kole added: “If you see someone just drop and die, people will say nothing wrong with the person. Weah Calls for A Second AutopsyMeanwhile, George Manneh Weah has directed Justice Minister Frank Musah Dean to avail the remains of the late Princess Cooper for the conduct of a second autopsy.
Source:Front Page Africa
April 19, 2022 08:11 UTC
Liberia: World Hope International, KBNF Distribute Drugs, Medical Equipment to Several Health Facilities in Todee District
Todee, Montserrado County – In a joint effort to strengthen the healthcare delivery system across Liberia, World Hope International (WHI), in collaboration with the Montserrado County Health Team and with medical supplies provided by its partner Korle-Bu Neuroscience Foundation (KBNF), embarked on the distribution of assorted medical drugs and equipment to health facilities across Liberia. Mr. Gonpu said the drugs and medical equipment will help the clinic in rendering needed services to residents of the district. Also speaking to reporters in the district, Esther Saylee expressed gratitude to World Hope International and KBNF for the donation, which meant a lot to the institution and residents of the area. Madam SayIee, who is also a registered nurse at the clinic, revealed that due to the lack of medical drugs, the number of patients seeking treatment at the health facilities has declined greatly. World Hope International is a Christian relief and development organization working with vulnerable and exploited communities to alleviate poverty, suffering, and injustice.
Source:Front Page Africa
April 18, 2022 12:46 UTC
Liberia: ‘No Withdrawal Clause in CPP Framework Document’ – Mo Ali Tells Hearing Officers
MONROVIA – Mr. Mo Ali Secretary-General of the Unity Party has told hearing officers of the National Elections Commission (NEC) that there was no withdrawal clause in the Framework Document of the Collaborating Political Parties (CPP) signed by the Unity Party. According to Mr. Ali who took the witness to testify on behalf of his political party, when the UP signed the Framework Document that brought the four collaborating parties together, there was no clause in it for withdrawal. “To the best of the knowledge of UP we were operating under the Framework document of May 19, 2020. The Framework Document before you is not the same filed with the NEC as per the findings of the report and copies of the Framework Document was never severed to constituent parties of the CPP by the chairing ANC,” Mr. Ali said. Both the ANC and the LP argue that “Section 8.5 (2) of the CPP framework document states that: Constituent Party desiring to withdraw from the CPP shall first exhaust the dispute resolution mechanism stipulated in the framework document.
Source:Front Page Africa
April 17, 2022 21:24 UTC
Liberia: James Spriggs Payne Airport Residents Grateful for Invincible Park, New Housing Units
The Invincible Sports Park was initiated to replace the famous Invincible Eleven Majesty Sports club known as I.E. She expressed hope that President Weah will do more developments across Liberia. Thank you, George Weah, because he said we should not carry anything in the house, but only clothes,” Shena noted. The Invincible ParkThe Invincible Park would be dedicated by President Weah today. The new Invincible Park in the heart of Sinkor, Monrovia.
Source:Front Page Africa
April 16, 2022 14:09 UTC