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‘He Almost Got Me Killed’: Rep. Snowe Accused of Assaulting Hipco Star Takun J‘ PDF  | Print |  Email
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Written by Mae Azango, mae.azango@frontpageafricaonline.com   
Wednesday, 19 June 2013 01:17

“It is because of God, you all are talking to me today, because this guy would have killed me for nothing last night, and if I did not have on my seat belt, I would have been in the hospital by now." - Rep. Edwin Melvin Snowe(6th District, Montserrado County) on why he threw a sucker punch on the lips of Hipco star Takun J.

Monrovia – HIPCO star Jonathan Koffa, AKA Takun J, has accused Representative Edwin M. Snowe (6th District, Montserrado County) of physical assault. The singer said the incident occurred when both menvehicles almost got involved in a crash in the late hours of Monday.

Last Updated on Wednesday, 19 June 2013 13:01
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US Policy Shift? John Kerry vs. Hillary Clinton – A Liberia Tale Of The Tape PDF  | Print |  Email
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Written by Rodney D. Sieh, rodney.sieh@frontpageafricaonline.com   
Monday, 17 June 2013 23:45

Since the departure of Hilary Clinton as U.S. Secretary of State, speculations have heightened regarding America’s relationship with Liberia with some critics suggesting that Washington is unhappy with the Sirleaf administration’s policy and lack of political will to fight corruption. Clinton, a long-time friend of President Ellen Johnson-Sirleaf has been viewed as Liberia’s key voice in the Obama administration. Her departure is no doubt being felt, and her successor’s apparent distance offers a glimpse about Washington’s Current Ties With its perennial Stepchild.

Monrovia - In her four years as U.S. Secretary of State, Hilary Rodham Clinton made two key visits to Liberia – the first during a seven-nation tour of Africa in 2009 and another to attend the second inauguration of her long-time friend, Ellen Johnson-Sirleaf in January 2012.

Last Updated on Tuesday, 18 June 2013 04:18
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Regulating Money Laundering: Planned Eq. Guinea Investment Violates Liberia’s Laws PDF  | Print |  Email
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Written by Rodney D. Sieh, rodney.sieh@frontpageafricaonline.com   
Sunday, 16 June 2013 22:49

With many seeing the various actions by Liberia as a signal of the country’s willingness to checkmate all institution suspected of engaging in perceived illegal activities, the scrutiny over the Equatorial deal is more than likely expected to linger amid a lot of unanswered questions as Liberia faces the daunted task, torn between accepting a much needed gift from an accused money laundering nation and an airport in dire straits needing a long overdue facelift.

Monrovia - In August 2011, Cllr. Francis Johnson-Allison, Chair of Liberia’s Anti Corruption Commission wondered whether monies being pumped into the Liberian economy by multi-million dollar companies were acquired through legal means.

Last Updated on Tuesday, 18 June 2013 04:13
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Power Drunk Kilby: Liberia’s Auditor General Seeking Chief Justice-Like Powers PDF  | Print |  Email
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Written by Rodney D. Sieh, rodney.sieh@frontpageafricaonline.com   
Thursday, 13 June 2013 23:04

The controversial Auditor General of the Republic of Liberia who is yet to put out an audit report since his appointment and confirmation more than a year ago, is seeking absolute control of the auditing agency which will free him from being audited and keep him in the position until the age of 70 or even death, according to a leaked confidential Draft document seeking changes to the Act establishing the GAC, obtained by FrontPageAfrica.

Monrovia – If a confidential draft legislation currently in circulation among a select group of people ever makes it pass the halls of the national legislature, Robert Kilby, could, like the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court, remain Auditor General until the age of 70, or possibly until his death. This is what Mr. Kilby is proposing in a draft document seeking amendment to the Act establishing the General Auditing Commission(GAC).
Last Updated on Sunday, 16 June 2013 13:10
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Ellen’s Transition Game: Key Aides, Nemesis Play Waiting Game In Succession Line PDF  | Print |  Email
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Written by Rodney D. Sieh, rodney.sieh@frontpageafricaonline.com   
Wednesday, 12 June 2013 23:56

Dogged by allegations of corruption in the administration and the government’s failure to curb the practice, critics of the administration remain divide on which course Sirleaf will take: Brave the storm and complete her second term or settle for slowly turning things over to Boakai, who even Sirleaf’s closest aides agree, has played the role of the vice to near perfection, quietly serving in the shadows of the presidency.

Monrovia – On the eve of the 2011 presidential and legislative elections, President Ellen Johnson-Sirleaf, suggested in a FrontPageAfrica interview that should voters elect her for a second term, it could mark the swan song for she and her loyal Vice President Joseph Boakai.

Last Updated on Sunday, 16 June 2013 13:50
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