Author: Lennart Dodoo

“When you have been bitten by a snake, the sight of a lizard frightens you”- Liberian proverb.

MONROVIA – The Executive Director of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has finally commented on his confirmed COVID-19 Case, saying that the public was misinformed that he breached health protocols at the Roberts International Airport. In an audio recording obtained by FrontPageAfrica, Dr. Blamah is heard saying: I want to urge you guys to calm; I’m not doing anything out of protocol. I talked to the doctor and the doctor advised that since I’m okay, to not create panic, I should drive myself to the hospital and the ambulance was going to drive behind me and we did just that.…

MONROVIA – FrontPageAfrica has gathered from impeccable sources that there is at least a case of Coronavirus (COVID-19) in the country. Details surrounding this case remain scanty, however, this paper gathered that a government official returning from overseas voluntarily asked to be tested upon entry into Liberia. He tested positive and has since been quarantined. FPA further the Ministry of Health and the National Public Health Institute of Liberia (NPHIL) are in an emergency meeting over this case. More details to follow soon.

MONROVIA – The Republic of Ghana has instituted a stringent travel restriction in its bid to control the Coronavirus in the country. Ghana has confirmed at least six cases.

MONROVIA – The UK-Liberia Trade Conference scheduled to take place in Monrovia from April 1-4, 2020 has been delayed due to the global Coronavirus outbreak.

Monrovia – With support from Oxfam, the Kids Educational Engagement Project (KEEP) has launched the Transformative Education, beginning with five schools in Montserrado County.

MONROVIA – The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has debunked media reports that its Executive Director, Nathaniel T. Blama, Sr. unilaterally increased environmental permit fees from US$5,000 to US$11,000 and diverting same to a private account.

Monrovia – As part of efforts to foster genuine peace and tranquility in Liberia, the Government, International partners, religious community and tcivil society have become holding a two-day conference on determining the pathways to National Reconciliation and Social Cohesion in the country.

Grand Cape Mount County – The Management of Bea Mountain Mining Company in Kinjor, Gola Konneh District of Grand Cape Mount County on March 9, broke ground for the construction and rehabilitation of the 16 kilometers road connecting Kinjor to Jenneh Brown and several other surrounding villages.

Monrovia – Every second Wednesday in March is set aside as Decoration Day, and scenes at every cemetery across Liberia are usually filled with hundreds of people, who reflect on the lives of their fallen family members and pay respect to them.