Murphy Dorely’s Slavia Praha Wins Czech League
Monrovia – Liberia midfielder Murphy Oscar Dorley’s Czech side Slavia Praha has won the Czech 1 Liga for the second season running with three games to spare. Slavia Praha claimed the title with a total of 74 points ahead of Viktoria Plezn in the second position with 69 points. Slavia Praha sealed the championship after their slim 1-0 victory over Viktoria Plezn Plezn on Wednesday, June 24. Sevcik’s 69th-minute goal was enough to crown Slavia Praha as champions of the league after winning the 2018-2019 title, they added the 2019-2020 trophy to their league cabinet. Dorley, who joined his parents’ club from his loan spell with Slovan Liberec, will be featured in his team’s matches next season Europa League.
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June 29, 2020 03:00 UTC
‘Celebrate Africa Basketball Legends’ – FIBA Media Council Official
Monrovia – The head of Media Council for the Federation of International Basketball Associations (FIBA) Africa Zone 3, Naomi Tappia says it is time for African basketball legends to be celebrated and promoted. The Liberian female Journalist said promoting African basketball legends and having a strong and effective communication arm of FIBA must be taken seriously if Africa is to be like other continents in terms of basketball development. Tappia was speaking following a “fruitful meeting” held for heads of media councils of various FIBA Africa zones on June 24. The meeting for media council heads which was held online because of the Coronavirus pandemic that has suspended international flights. Tappia, who is one of the two prominent female journalists in Liberia, is of the conviction that with the help of the media in promoting basketball, there will be many great stars to come from Africa.
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June 29, 2020 02:48 UTC
Liberia: 'My Resignation Letter Was Leaked"
REP. ACAROUS GRAY: “I am a partisan of the CDC, my membership is not withdrawn and unquestionable. According to Rep. Gray, his letter of resignation which was sent to a group chat of the party’s hierarchy was done internally and wasn’t intended for public. “I sent the letter internally, it was not intended to be placed in the public domain, but I think someone slipped it out of the group chat the communication went to. It wasn’t intended for public conversation,” he said. It wasn’t intended for public conversation.” – Rep. Moses Acarous Gray (Mont.
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June 28, 2020 21:55 UTC
Liberia: Police Officer Allegedly Rapes Girl, 15, Who Reported an Attempted Rape
A number of rape cases have been reported since Liberia instituted measures to curb the spread of the coronavirus pandemic. More than 600 rape cases have been reported as of March 1, according to the Bureau of Corrections at the Ministry of Justice. When I refused to sit on his lap, he held me by my two hands and forced me to sit on his lap. So, how possible is it that the police will not know where to find him?”A number of rape cases have been reported since Liberia instituted measures to curb the spread of the coronavirus pandemic. More than 600 rape cases have been reported as of March 1, according to the Bureau of Corrections at the Ministry of Justice.
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June 28, 2020 16:26 UTC
Liberia: Rep. Acarous Gray Resigns as CDC Vice Chairman for Political Affairs
Rep. Gray posted to Facebook Sunday morning that his decision to step aside had nothing to do with any election. MONROVIA – Montserrado County District 8 Representative Moses Acarous Gray who also serves the vice chairman for political affairs of the ruling Coalition for Democratic Change (CDC) has resigned his post at the party. Rep. Gray has so far not submitted any written communication to officially announce his resignation as vice chairman for political affairs. When contacted, Rep. Gray refused to confirm or deny the report. However, Rep. Gray posted to Facebook Sunday morning that his decision to step aside had nothing to do with any election.
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June 28, 2020 07:41 UTC
Liberia: 3 Senators Eyeing Re-Election Join Ruling CDC Ahead of Senatorial Mid Term Elections
Monrovia – Three members of the Liberian Senate Saturday defected to the Congress for Democratic Change (CDC) ahead of the December Mid Term Senatorial Elections. The senators are Henry Yallah (Bong), George Tengbeh (Lofa) and Victor Watson of Grand Capemount. Accompanied by a delegation from Lofa, Senator Tengbeh expressed confidence of winning the December by-election because of his membership with the CDC. And with my membership of the CDC, it has just added value to my status in the county.”Despite his membership with CDC, Senator Tengbeh appears to be facing challenges in his re-election bid. Senator Watson in his remarks said he was glad to join the CDC again after leaving the party few years ago.
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June 27, 2020 23:26 UTC
Liberia: Deputy NSA Director Pulls Gun on Vice President Security, 9mm Smith & Wesson Seized
Mr. Smith, reportedly threw insults at the security details of the VP, saying among other things: “Where the Vice President we got here? No Vice President here!”Mr. Smith, according to eyewitnesses then proceeded to roll his vehicle, a black Acura MDX(license plate A511665) over the barricade guarding perimeter of the VP’s home. We received a second complaint from the Vice President’s Chief of Staff, dated the 26th of June. Frank Musah Dean, Minister of Justice, Attorney GeneralThe VP’s security managed to take his gun, a 9 mm Smith and Wesson from him. We received a second complaint from the Vice President’s Chief of Staff, dated the 26th of June.
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June 27, 2020 19:18 UTC
Liberia Records Highest Number of COVID-19 Cases in a Single Day
On Saturday, June 27, 2020, the National Public Health Institute of Liberia (NPHIL) confirmed 45 new COVID-19 cases nationwide, 37 news cases in Monsterrado County alone. Monrovia – Liberia has recorded the highest number of COVID-19 cases to be reported in a single day since the deadly contagious disease was first reported in the Western African country on March 16, 2020. By Selma Lomax, [email protected]On Saturday, June 27, 2020, the National Public Health Institute of Liberia (NPHIL) confirmed 45 new COVID-19 cases nationwide, 37 news cases in Monsterrado County alone. Including the new cases, the tally of the COVID-19 cases has reached 729 with 34 infected people dead and 291 patients recovered, according to NPHIL. Liberia’s 60-day lockdown ended on June 21 and, meanwhile, President George Mannah Weah has announced a second phase one-month lockdown through June 30.
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June 27, 2020 16:18 UTC
Liberia: Man, 22, Dies During Power Theft
“I never knew my son had been involved into power theft,” the deceased’s father, Melvin Kedor, told me among other people watching the scene. “Only he or God can tell you or me why he left the keke washing to stealing of electric power,” John added. Like it was during Mrs. Sirleaf’s Government, George Weah’s Administration appears unable to tame the ‘monster’ called power theft. Two factors are responsible for power theft in Liberia, especially during the Country’s post-civil war era. This financial disability pushes them to steal—similar to what Michael Bunyan was doing.
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June 27, 2020 10:07 UTC
Liberia: Justice Minister Responds to Cllr. Syrenius Cephus’ Legal Opinion on Cllr. Nwabudike
Cephus wrote a 10-page document dubbed ‘legal opinion’ which sought to complain Justice Minister F. Musa Dean to the Minister of State, Nathaniel McGill. Cephus wrote:Dear Minister McGill:I feel absolutely disappointed about the seemingly unconventional approach adopted by the Honourable Minister of Justice and Attorney-General, Cllr. Cephus and other state prosecutors were cited for meeting on April 10, 2020 by Justice Minister Dean to discuss the Petition for Declaratory Judgment filed by Cllr. Justice Minister Dean informed FrontPageAfrica that Cllr. Nwabudike being an agent of the President, should have been protected by the Justice Minister by not contesting his Petition for Declaratory Judgment.
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June 27, 2020 04:07 UTC
Liberia: Primaries Have Not Been Fair; CDC Has Been Hijacked
But they will choose me because I am bringing out all the ills that have happened in the party. People in Liberia are known for not correcting the wrongs, so when something happened they will say just leave it. Not Fair, Not Transparent PrimariesSpeaking on the radio show, the CDC senatorial aspirant said previous primaries within the party had marred by fraud and lack of transparency. She said: “This process has not been transparent from the side of the CDC and I stand by my words. People in Liberia are known for not correcting the wrongs, so when something happened they will say just leave it.
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June 27, 2020 02:26 UTC
Liberia: ‘Not Involved with Water Exploitation’, SRIMEX Clarifies; Extends Condolence to Bereaved Families of 18th Street Fallen Wall
SRIMEX: “We would like to clarify some misinformation that has been circulated in the media surrounding the property where the incident occurred and operations therein. Srimex does not own the property.”MONROVIA – Srimex Oil and Gas Company has extended its condolence to the bereaved families of victims of a fallen wall that fell on several homes, killing five and injuring several Thursday morning on 18th Street, Sinkor. In a press statement, Srimex said it has a business relationship with the owners of the property and had often used to the compound to park its trucks. According to the oil and gas company, it is cooperating with authorities in their investigation as to exactly what caused the incident and the extent of the injuries and/or fatalities involved. Srimex does not own the property.”The company emphasized that it has never been involved in the business or operation of water harnessing in the compound.
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June 27, 2020 00:22 UTC
Liberia National Police to Get Tough on Random Street Protests
Police Spokesman Moses Carter said the police has been lenient on enforcing the public order law, especially when it comes to public gathering and protest. MONROVIA – The Liberia National Police (LNP) has vowed to arrest, investigate, charge and forward to court all those responsible for Thursday, June 25 burning of tires in the street while at the same time warning that it would be strict on enforcing the protocols on public gathering henceforth. “Due to the health protocols coupled with the state of emergency measures, there will be absolutely no public gathering of more than 10 persons in a given proximity. Anyone violating these protocols would be arrested, investigated, charged, and forwarded to court for violating the public order law as enshrined in the 2015 Act of the Liberia National Police.” – Moses Carter, Spokesman, Liberia National PoliceAccording to him, the police have been lenient on enforcing the public order law, especially when it comes to public gathering and protest. “Due to the health protocols coupled with the state of emergency measures, there will be absolutely no public gathering of more than 10 persons in a given proximity.
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June 26, 2020 23:37 UTC
Liberia: Local Company Producing Sachet Drinking Water in Filth
MONROVIA – Mekki’s Pure Mineral Water, a processed and sachet drinking water is produced under filthy conditions and an unpleasant environment, FrontPageAfrica has discovered. The EPA warned that sachet water is absolutely unsafe for drinking. “Technicians from the Environmental Research and Standards Laboratory at Liberia Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) have analyzed the qualities of 18 sachet water brands in the country and realized that 17 out of the 18 sachet water brands tested are unsafe for drinking,” the EPA disclosed. Sachet water is the major source of drinking water for a majority of Liberia’s urban population simply because it is readily available and cheap compared to the bottled brand. Days after the release of its bacteriological analysis, the EPA released the first batch to mineral water companies that are producing unsafe drinking water for public consumption.
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June 26, 2020 21:33 UTC
Liberia: Court Grants Clearance to Ex-CBL Officials in L$16Bn Saga
MONROVIA – Criminal Court ‘C’ has granted clearance to three former officials of the Central Bank of Liberia (CBL) after government lawyers dropped criminal charges against them. Richard H. Walker, former Director for Banking, Joseph Dennis, former Director of Internal Audit and Dorbor Hagba, former Director of Finance, all of the CBL were given clearance by the Criminal Court ‘C’ on Friday, June 26, 2020. The submission to nolle prosequi the charges against the former CBL Officials was filed by Cllr. Garlarwolo, the State’s decision to drop charges against the former CBL officials is in line with Chapter 18, Sub Section 18.1 of the Criminal Procedure Law (CPL) of Liberia. In his ruling, Judge Yamie Quiqui Gbeisay of Criminal Court ‘C’ granted the State request.
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June 26, 2020 20:48 UTC