Day: February 24, 2018

Liberians in US Writes Pres. Weah Open Letter: “Be aware that Liberia’s deep seated troubles including high unemployment”

IPNews-Monrovia, Liberia- 24 February 2018: A Liberian currently living in the United States has written an open letter to President George Manneh Weah, urging him to keep focus on the country’s national problems, with emphasis on improving the living conditions of ordinary Liberians. Economic hardship in the country is spiraling out of control, with the …

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Decriminalize Libel–MFWA Urges Pres. Weah

IPNews-Monrovia,Liberia-24 February 2018: It has since passed a month now since President George Weah’s assumed the of office as President of Liberia, having secured 61.5% of the presidential run-off votes against the outgoing Vice President, Joseph Boakai. The peaceful conduct of the polls, coupled with Vice President Joseph Boakai’s gracious concession, is another milestone in Liberia’s …

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Grand Gedeh Youths unhappy with Pres. Weah’s Appointment –Alarms over Exclusion in Government Positions

IPNews-Monrovia,Liberia-24 February 2018: One of the counties in the south eastern part of the country which stood behind Senator George Manneh Weah Presidency during the electoral process in the country, Grand Gedeh County citizens mainly youths and Students have started complaining of complete exclusion in President Weah’s government positions. According to the President of the Grand …

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Labour Minister Promises Effective Inspectors

IPNews-Monrovia,Liberia-24 February 2018:Labour Minister Moses Y. Kollie has promised that his administration will recruit and deploy qualified Labour Inspectors throughout the country. He has been confirmed by the Senate. He said if the Ministry must fully implement the Decent Work Act of 2015; it needs qualified inspectors and Labour Solicitors to assist workers who may …

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Justice Ministry unveils plans for Central Prison

IPNews-Monrovia,Liberia-24 February 2018:Assistant Justice Minister for Correction and Rehabilitation, Eddie Tarawali has decried the poor and overcrowded condition at the Monrovia Central Prison or South Beach.   Minister Tarawali paid an official visit at the prison facility on Wednesday, 21 February, telling reporters that he observed poor sanitary conditions there. Mr. Tarawali says poor condition …

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China gives Liberia riot gear

IPNews-Monrovia,Liberia-24 February 2018:The Chinese Contingents of the United Nations Mission in Liberia (UNMIL) has donated riot gears and several other items to the Liberia National Police (LNP) to boost the operation of its riot police units here. China Formed Police Unit (FPU) made the donation Thursday, 22 February at its facilities at the Freeport of …

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Liberia drops in Corruption Index

IPNews-Monrovia,Liberia-24 February 2018:The Center for Transparency and Accountability in Liberia (CENTAL) has released the 2017 Corruption Perception Index (CPI), globally ranking Liberia at 122, out of a total of 180 countries with a CPI score of 31. The report is published by anti-corruption watchdog Transparency International. The German-based group says majority of countries in the …

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FAO Brings Smiles to Farmers; Opens’ Smallholder Vegetable and Poultry Training for farmers

IPNews-Monrovia,Liberia-24 February 2018:The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) in partnership with the Ministry of Agriculture has opened a capacity building exercise for smallholder vegetable and poultry farmers. According to a release from the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), the training is geared toward enhancing social cohesion and …

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Deputy Speaker, Prince Moye Caution Lawmakers: “Do not be Complacent in the Discharge of your Legislative Function”

IPNews-Monrovia,Liberia-24 February 2018:The Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives has challenged lawmakers to be more focused in the discharge of their respective Legislative function during this Legislative seating. Representative Moye, speaking at a three-day Orientation Session  for members of the National Legislature at the Farmington Hotel in Margibi County, he said this will allow …

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