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Liberia: President Sirleaf Launches Children's LawMonrovia - President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf today officially launched the Children's Law of Liberia to protect children and their right to participate meaningfully in their development.
Topix.net | 07-Feb-2012 22:30
Making money in war time
The chaos of Liberia's civil war may not have been the ideal time to open a fast-food restaurant but this did not deter Liberian businessman Sam Mitchell.
Topix.net | 07-Feb-2012 18:21
Another Top 'Criminal' Boss Arrested
[New Democrat] A joint security team comprising drug enforcement agents and police officers have confirmed the arrest of several suspects with 120 kg of narcotic drugs in Weala, Margibi county with an estimated value of LD$400,000.
AllAfrica | 07-Feb-2012 15:56
Club Beer Hikes Price
[New Democrat] More than 60 percent hike in prices has prompted a sharp decline in the consumption of Club Beer and Guinness Stout as revealed by a New Democrat survey conducted Monday.
AllAfrica | 07-Feb-2012 15:56
LPRC Surges Ahead With New Plans & Vision
[New Democrat] The Liberia Petroleum Refinery Company (LPRC) has increased marketing demands and the importation of petroleum products for local businesses, prompting a 5% increase in the importation of mix products.
AllAfrica | 07-Feb-2012 15:56
Face of the 'New' Cabinet
[New Democrat] With the appointment of the new cabinet almost completed, there are reports of venomous dissatisfaction amongst some of the recycled ministers, with some accusing others of "undermining" them and thus causing them to be dumped in ministries they loathe. Thus the friction amongst the president's 2005 squad, resulting from the reshuffle, is bound to spillover into the government over the coming months.
AllAfrica | 07-Feb-2012 15:56
'Prostitutes', Criminals Scattered
[New Democrat] About 500 squatters including prostitutes and hardened criminals who inhabited the dilapidated Eurobank have been rendered homeless due to its demolition by the Monrovia City Corporation.
AllAfrica | 07-Feb-2012 15:42
Liberia: Cellcom Announced Title Sponsor for Miss Liberia 2011-2012
[Heritage] GSM giant Cellcom-Liberia has been announced as title sponsor for Miss Liberia 2011-2012.
AllAfrica | 07-Feb-2012 14:36
Liberia: VP Boakai - U.S. Remains Nation's Most Important Ally
[Heritage] Vice President Joseph Nyuma Boakai says the United States of America (USA) remains Liberia's most important ally. According to a press statement issued in Monrovia Monday, February 6, 2012, VP Boakai said the Liberian government and people cherish the long standing ties and relationship between the two countries.
AllAfrica | 07-Feb-2012 14:36
Indian Gov't Grants Scholarships to 19 Citizens
[Heritage] The Government of India has granted scholarships to 19 more Liberian candidates, nominated by the Government of Liberia, for studies in India in various academic and professional disciplines, ranging from studies leading to Master's degree, Post-graduate, and Diplomas. Fourteen of the awardees have already left for India and are under-going their respective studies; while five others will soon be departing for their studies.
AllAfrica | 07-Feb-2012 14:36
Liberia: French Ambassador Named in Sex Scandal
While some may find it difficult to comprehend, others may just see some degree of validity in it.
Topix.net | 07-Feb-2012 14:06
Liberia: Children Assured of Protection
[New Democrat] President Ellen Johnson-Sirleaf has assured the protection of children in keeping with the passage of Children's Act on the Convention on the Rights of the Child obligating national authorities and parents to protect the rights of children.
AllAfrica | 07-Feb-2012 12:47
Top Criminal Kingpin Arrested
[New Democrat] A wanted armed robbery suspect identified as 'Joe Tetah' attacked a PSU foot patrol team with a machete and knife during the wee hours of Thursday in the 'varblah' ghetto behind the old Defense Ministry, leaving the suspect injured on the head.
AllAfrica | 07-Feb-2012 12:47
Minister Designate Refers to Ministry as 'Sleeping Giant'
[New Democrat] President Ellen Jonson-Sirleaf's nominee as minister-designate for the Ministry of Information, Culture and Tourism (MICAT), Lewis Brown, has come under fire for referring to the ministry as "a sleeping giant" when he appeared for confirmation at the Senate.
AllAfrica | 07-Feb-2012 12:47
Liberia: Budget Shortfall Leads to Fewer Soldiers
[New Democrat] Defense Minister designate Brownie Samukai has blamed the high attrition of personnel in the new Armed Forces of Liberia on failure of the legislature to approve adequate budgetary appropriation for the Defense Ministry.
AllAfrica | 07-Feb-2012 12:47
Citizens Ask for Help From Govt
[New Democrat] Over 150 inhabitants of the dilapidated old government hospital at upper Snapper Hill are urging the government to immediately rescue them from potential danger to their lives.
AllAfrica | 07-Feb-2012 12:46
Cote d'Ivoire: Papers Say Individuals Recently Arrested By Liberian Police for Allegedly Plotting a Coup in Cote d'Ivoire Have Links With Pro-Gbagbo Groups
[U.S. Embassy Abidjan] According to an article in L'Inter (p. 4), individuals recently arrested by Liberian law enforcement agents for allegedly recruiting mercenaries in a bid to destabilize Cote d'Ivoire have close links with pro-Gbagbo groups. Citing an insider recently interviewed by the French wire service RFI, the paper noted that some dignitaries of the former ruling regime currently in exile in neighboring Ghana have been engaged in the recruitment of armed bands in the sub-region to launch attacks in Cote d'Ivoire. Gbag
AllAfrica | 07-Feb-2012 12:45
Liberian Children's Rights to Be Protected
[Liberia] President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf has stressed government's responsibility in ensuring that children are provided their basic rights, including the right to education and freedom from violence -rights that would allow them to grow and reach their potential in life.
AllAfrica | 07-Feb-2012 12:13
Liberia: President Sirleaf Launches Children's Law
[Unicef] Monrovia - President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf today officially launched the Children's Law of Liberia to protect children and their right to participate meaningfully in their development.
AllAfrica | 07-Feb-2012 12:13
CDC Suspends Morlu
[New Dawn] The Congress for Democratic Change (CDC) has slapped an indefinite suspension on its Chairman for Mobilization and Recruitment, Mulbah Morlu for repeated disrespect and slanderous comments against CDC's standard-bearer, Winston A. Tubman.
AllAfrica | 07-Feb-2012 11:26
President Sirleaf Nominates 11 More Officials to Positions in Government
[Liberia] The President has been pleased to make the following appointments, subject to confirmation by the Honorable Liberian Senate, where applicable:
AllAfrica | 07-Feb-2012 11:25
Liberia: Criminals Threaten Monrovia
[New Dawn] Occupants of the old Europe Bank beneath the Crown Hill and its immediate surroundings have been evicted by the Monrovia City Cooperation (MCC).
AllAfrica | 07-Feb-2012 11:25
Courts in Prison
[New Dawn] The government has set-up magisterial courts within the most populated prisons (MCP) in Liberia to help fast track minor cases and reduce prison congestion.
AllAfrica | 07-Feb-2012 11:25
Lawmaker Begs WAEC
[New Dawn] The newly elected lawmaker of Montserrado County District #13 has called on the West African Examination Council or WAEC for the extension of deadline for the payment of this year's WAEC fees by students.
AllAfrica | 07-Feb-2012 11:25
NUDP Spokesman Fired From GAC
[New Dawn] The General Auditing Commission or GAC has dismissed with immediate effect one of its staff, Mr. Eric Gbamie, for what the commission termed as his failure to adhere to the "Political Neutrality" document signed by him.
AllAfrica | 07-Feb-2012 11:25
God, Please Show the Videos - Part 4
[New Dawn] Hello, Father God! Da me again-o, Papa. Da me pekin Paul. I am here to continue my appeal to you. And, as you already know, my appeal is that, on Judgment Day, you should show the videos of all the human beings to be judged. Show everybody's video, and show the full versions of all the videos. Don't cut anything short. We can bear that extra patience to watch all the rotten videos you have been recording.
AllAfrica | 07-Feb-2012 11:25
Liberia: French Ambassador Named in Sex Scandal
[New Dawn] While some may find it difficult to comprehend, others may just see some degree of validity in it. That's the story of a sex scandal which has rocked a foreign diplomatic mission in Monrovia.
AllAfrica | 07-Feb-2012 11:12
When will lights be back on Liberia Cites?
Ellen Johnson Sirleaf has set ambitious targets to restore the country's electricity supply.
Topix.net | 07-Feb-2012 10:56
UN / Office of the Humanitarian and Resident Coordinator in Liberia / Press release
MONROVIA, Liberia, February 6, 2012/African Press Organization / - The United Nations Humanitarian and Resident Coordinator for Liberia, Mr.
Topix.net | 07-Feb-2012 10:56
Gbowee launches peace foundation
Monrovia - Joint Nobel Peace Prize winner Leymah Gbowee on Monday launched a peace foundation in her country Liberia aimed at lifting young girls out of social squalor and giving them life skills.
Topix.net | 07-Feb-2012 04:37
Open journalism: How to get involved - Monday 6 February 2012
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Topix.net | 07-Feb-2012 00:32
Establishing clean water, sanitation in Liberia
In this Guardian analysis , journalist and author Rose George describes a recent trip to Liberia with the organization WaterAid, during which she discussed sanitation with President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf and visited two towns with the aim of learning more about their access to clean water and sanitation.
Topix.net | 06-Feb-2012 20:18
Liberia: Sirleaf Assures Inclusive Government
President Ellen Johnson-Sirleaf has again assured all Liberians that the government will be inclusive, saying the government is not composed of only senior ministers.
Topix.net | 06-Feb-2012 16:03
Madam President, Inclusive Govt Must Be More Practical
[Heritage] While announcing the selection of Dr. Amos Sawyer as Chairman of the Panel of Eminent Persons of the African Peer Review Mechanism (APRM) as well as the selection of Dr. Toga G. McIntosh, former Minister of Foreign Affairs, to the position of Vice Chairman of ECOWAS last Thursday at a formal ceremony held at the Foreign Ministry in Monrovia, President Johnson-Sirleaf again assured all Liberians that the government will be inclusive. According to President Johnson-Sirleaf, the government is not composed of
AllAfrica | 06-Feb-2012 14:19
Sirleaf Assures Inclusive Government
[Heritage] President Ellen Johnson-Sirleaf has again assured all Liberians that the government will be inclusive, saying the government is not composed of only senior ministers. "Other appointments are coming," she promised.
AllAfrica | 06-Feb-2012 14:19
Several Children Participate in Embassy Arts Competition
[Heritage] The Embassy of the Arab Republic of Egypt on Saturday, February 4, 2012 held its Arts Competition at the Samuel Kanyan Doe (SKD) Sports Complex in Paynesville, outside Monrovia. Addressing journalists after the competition, Egyptian Ambassador accredited to Liberia, Maher El-Adway, the competition brought together about 200 Liberian children between the ages of six and 19 years old from across the country. The competition also coincided with the launch of the Children's Law of Liberia 2012 by President Ell
AllAfrica | 06-Feb-2012 14:19
More On Lonestar Cell MTN Promotion Raffle Draw
[Heritage] Lonestar Cell MTN on Friday, February 3, 2012, held its ninth "Text N Win" Promotion Raffle Draw, with several persons walking away with cash prizes and air time. The draw, which was held at the company's head offices in Congo Town, outside Monrovia, is part of a 4-in-1 Promotion launched by the company sometimes last year. According to the company, the 4-in-1 promotion is named and styled: "Perfect Holiday Gift," and will run up to next month.
AllAfrica | 06-Feb-2012 14:19
Senate Pro-Tempore Wants Wetlands Protected
[Heritage] The President Pro-Tempore of the Liberian Senate, Gbezohngar Milton Findley, has called on his fellow compatriots to join hands in protecting the country's wetlands. Snator Findley stressed the need for people residing in wetland communities to be educated in order to protect the wetlands, which according to him, is significant to the growth and development of Liberia. He pointed out that wetlands must be used in a manner that they are sustainable.
AllAfrica | 06-Feb-2012 14:19
Lewis Brown Descends On Micat
[Heritage] Information Minister- designate, Mr. Lewis G. Brown, has descended on the Ministry of Information, Culture Affairs and Tourism (MICAT), labeling MICAT as a "sleeping giant." Speaking during his confirmation hearing last Friday, the Information Minister- designate vowed to reawaken the "sleeping giant"(MICAT) which he hinted is "dying". Mr. Brown, a once fierce critic of the Unity Party(UP) led government, further told the Information and Broadcast Committee of the Senate that he will breathe life into the
AllAfrica | 06-Feb-2012 14:19
Gender Minister-Designate Promises Improved Lives for Children
[Heritage] The Minister of Gender and Development-designate, Madam Julia Duncan-Cassell, has said, if confirmed by the Liberian Senate, she will work with the Children Parliament in putting into place programs that would improve the lives of Liberian children. According to Madam Duncan-Cassell, as Minister of Gender and Development, she will also work closely with the Ministries of Youth and Sports, Education and Justice in making sure that proper programs are put in place that will ensure good lives of the children
AllAfrica | 06-Feb-2012 14:19
Liberia: Ivorian Soldiers Raid Village
Reports reaching this paper say Ivorian soldiers on Friday raided a Liberian village called Nicko, about 12 km west of Toe Town in Grand Gedeh, adopting one person and making away with several items, including gallons of gasoline.
Topix.net | 06-Feb-2012 11:53
Liberia: Ivorian Soldiers Raid Village
[New Dawn] Reports reaching this paper say Ivorian soldiers on Friday raided a Liberian village called Nicko, about 12 km west of Toe Town (a border town) in Grand Gedeh, adopting one person and making away with several items, including gallons of gasoline.
AllAfrica | 06-Feb-2012 11:01
Liberia: Who's Behind the Ivorian Mercenaries?
[New Dawn] Liberian Police in Zwedru, Grand Gedeh County are said to be probing about 76 suspected Ivoirian mercenaries recently arrested inside Liberia, training for military operations. Report received by this paper revealed that the Ivoirians are training inside Liberia to carry out subversive activities against the government of President Allassane Ouattara.
AllAfrica | 06-Feb-2012 11:01
Rivercess Supt. Challenges Critics
[New Dawn] The Superintendent of River Cess County, Wellington Geevon-Smith, has appealed to critics to first conduct an on-the-spot comparison of where the county is today and where it was in term of development before resorting to job-seeking propaganda.
AllAfrica | 06-Feb-2012 11:01
Generational Change or Generational Dev. - What Do We Need
[New Dawn] For the past two months, there has been an incessant chorus of a generational change in Liberia sang by many youthful enthusiasts. The initial intention of those resounding this chorus was to pressure Madam Ellen Johnson-Sirleaf (who had been re-elected in a run-off poll in November 2011) to ditch out a huge chunk of cabinet portfolios to "young people" but this has changed to a quest for "radical" reforms of our system of administration and leadership.
AllAfrica | 06-Feb-2012 11:01
Liberia: Gay Law Rests With Sirleaf - Foreign Minister
[New Dawn] Foreign Minister- designate Augustine Ngafuan says the passage of any homosexual law in the country is squarely within the domain of President Ellen Johnson-Sirleaf.
AllAfrica | 06-Feb-2012 11:01