2012-02-06
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.2012-02-06
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. 2012-02-06
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. 2012-02-06
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 2012-02-06
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. 2012-02-06
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 2012-02-06
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. 2012-02-06
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. 2012-02-06
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 2012-02-06
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 2012-02-06
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. 2012-02-06
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. 2012-02-06
Lonestar Gives Out More Cash
[New Dawn]
Lonstar Cell MTN weekly raffle draw has again positively impacted the life of another Liberian. With a cash prize of L$10,500.00, Thomas Ampomah is the monthly winner for the month of January. He is reported to be the least monthly winner since the draw began last December. 2012-02-06
Country's Taekwondo Hero Retires
[New Dawn]
Liberia's Taekwondo giant Master Russian Junior Peewee has officially retired from international and local competitions. Master Russian, who pronounced his official resignation on Friday, has however pledged to develop more local martial arts talents to step into his position to uphold the image of Liberia in the sport. 2012-02-06
Basketball Comes Alive At Sport Commission
[New Dawn]
The Liberia Basketball National league commenced last Saturday (Feb. 4th, 2012) with three matches at the Monrovia Sports Commission on Broad Street, Monrovia. 2012-02-06
'Hold Onto to Your Faith When Hell Breaks Loose'
[New Dawn]
The Senior Pastor of the St. Paul United Methodist Church in Mount Holly, New Jersey, the United States has urged Christians and fellow Liberians to hold onto their faith in times of challenges and tribulation. 2012-02-05
Ministers to Sign Performance Contracts
[Nation]
Monrovia -
Government officials in Liberia are now expected to sign performance contracts. 2012-02-05
Taxing International Inbound Calls
[Balancing Act]
London -
Many African regulators' have introduced a tax on international inbound calls. It started with Côte d'Ivoire and then spread like a plague to Gabon, Ghana and Senegal, to name but a few. The latest country wanting to join the fold is Liberia and operators are seeking to persuade the regulator LTA not to go ahead. 2012-02-03
No Time for Complacency in HIV Fight
[allAfrica.com]
Monrovia -
Smartly seated behind his computer, crunching out numbers and making calls to colleagues, Anthony*, a 38-year-old father of three, is amongst those looking to check the spread of HIV in Liberia. He received confirmation of his own positive status after testing in 2007. 2012-02-03
Opposition Official Accuses Sirleaf of Dishonesty
[Analyst]
Despite careful planning and the unprecedented monitoring of the polls of the 2011 presidential and legislative elections, the opposition Congress for Democratic Change (CDC) claimed ?massive fraud? and staged a partisan demonstration, which led to the death of one and the injuring of many ? thanks to the belligerence of CDC?s 2011 deputy campaign manager George Solo. Many say Solo should be in Liberia making amends for the consequences of his actions and utterances, but he is n |
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