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2019

President Weah Calms Nerves, Pledges Better Days Nearby

President George Manneh Weah Friday, December 20, 2019 faced the Liberian public via his first presidential radio phone-in talk show at which time he repeated assurances to the people of Liberia about steady efforts being made by his administration to overcome the country’s economic gloom. He asserted that brighter days hover over the horizon and […]

Trouble For Human Rights Violators

-CSOs Vow To Intensify Human Rights Advocacy Across Country   The  Civil Society  Organization   Human Right   Platform, a conglomeration of several human rights organizations ,  has vowed  to intensify  its  advocacy  in  the areas  of human rights  violations  and monitoring across  the country . According to the secretary General, Adama Demspter, the organization is formulating its […]

‘Gloomy’ Christmas Tomorrow?

-As The ‘Struggle’ Is Far From Ending By Esau J. Farr The 25th of December each year is globally set aside and celebrated as the birth anniversary of the acclaimed Savior of mankind, Jesus Christ, as proclaimed by Christians the world over. Though the day itself has no direct scriptural reference in the Holy Bible […]

Mixed Views Over Weah’s Money Infusion

By Mark N. Mengonfia The recent request by President George M. Weah asking members of the legislature to have some 4 billion Liberian dollars infused in the economy has created huge debates among members of that body. The communication from the Liberian leader in parts says “Honorable President Pro-Tempore, while we are aware that the […]

Rep. Gwaikolo Wants Govt To Be Proactive

-In Paying Salary Nimba County electoral district nine Representative Johnson Gwaikolo wants the government of Liberia to be very proactive in paying salary to civil servants and other workers. Addressing reporters Monday December 16, 2019 during the recent civil servants go slow actions, the Nimba County lawmaker said he pities the pains of the civil […]

CDC Youth League Honors Recent UL Graduates

-Who Are Cedecians The Revolutionary National Youth League of the Coalition for Democratic Change (CDC) Wednesday December 18, 2019 honored recent graduates of the University of Liberia (UL) who are Cedecians. Photo Credit: Mohammed M. Bamba, Jr. of the CDC Youth League The honorees were recently part of the Centennial Class of the university who […]

Prison Fellowship Liberia Vows Prosecution For Perpetrators Of Rape

Prison Fellowship Liberia, a local non-governmental group working to provide help and healing for prisoners throughout the country today vowed to ensure the prosecution of all alleged perpetrators of rape and other human rights violations across Liberia. The group which also assists inmates in the country get access to justice through volunteers, education and restorative justice programs, […]

Bomi Citizens Honor Sime Darby

Citizens of Golodee Lasana Town in Bomi County Tuesday honored the outgoing General Manager of Sime Darby Plantation Liberia for what they called ‘countless services’ to the  town and the county.

New Company CEO Meets Sime Darby’s Employees

-Toured Farm, Gives Hope To Employees The Chief Executive Officer of Mano Palm Oil Industries (MPOI), the company that recently bought Sime Darby Plantation Liberia (SDPL) has toured the company’s facilities and farm in Bomi County for the first time since taking over. Mr. Asaad R. Fadel visited the farm Tuesday and met with three […]