Month: December 2021

Liberia To Benefit Over US$495M …Prof. Tarpeh Discloses At Post COP26 News Conf

IPNEWS: Professor Wilson K. Tarpeh, CEO and Executive Director of the Environmental Protection Agency of Liberia (EPA)  has disclosed that the country would benefit over US$495. 5 million, as a major producer of oxygen through its forest. Prof. Tarpeh told a special news conference at the Ministry of Information on Tuesday, November 23, 2021 that …

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Stigmatization Undermines Fight Against Zogos Rehabilitation

IPNEWS: “Boulevard, Junction, Redlight!” Pacon calls out the names of stops as he directs likely passengers to share an empty taxi. When the taxi is full with passengers, the driver gives him 20 Liberian dollars (about 10 euro cents). For Pacon — real name Mohammed Saliba — what he earns per day is barely enough …

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UNDP supports LACC’s seminar on anti-corruption practices to mark International Anti-Corruption Day

IPNEWS: The Liberia Anti-Corruption Commission (LACC) with support from UNDP has conducted a two-day seminar for various sectors on anti-corruption best practices. The event featured courses on anti-corruption for both the public and private sectors with the aim to build trust and boost business and economic activities. The seminar brought together a cross section of …

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Police Reinstate ‘No Go Zones for MotorCyclist’; Warns No Ride Without Identification

IPNEWS: The Liberia National Police and various heads of the Tricycle and Motorcycle Unions have jointly agreed to put into place measures aimed at identifying motorbikes and tricycles by color according to communities. According to a release from the LNP, Police authorities and authorities of the Tricycle and Motorcycle Unions agreed that all motorbikes and …

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Embassy of Ireland Launches Political Governance Project

IPNEWS: The Embassy of Ireland in Liberia has launched its Political Governance Project with the Elections Coordinating Committee (ECC) Titled “Promoting Inclusive and Peaceful Democratic Processes in Liberia”, the project which is implemented being by the Elections Coordinating Committee seeks to engage with all stakeholders to deepen political and development cooperation in the area of …

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HOR Releases Schedule for Hearings on the Expenditure Component of the Draft National Budget for FY 2022

IPNEWS: The Legislative Budget Office (LBO) of the 54th Legislature has released a full schedule for Public Hearings on the Expenditure Component of the Draft National budget for Fiscal Year 2022 with Ministries and Agencies.  Expenditure component of the budget is under spotlight. According to a press Release from the House of Representatives Press and Public …

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“ANTI-GRAFT AGENTS LEAKING SENSITIVE INFORMATION TO JOURNALISTS” – SEN. PRO-TEMP CHEA 

By Joseph Tumbey, josephtumbey@gmail.com (+231)777941209 IPNEWS – Monrovia: President Pro Tempore of the Liberian Senate, Senator Albert T. Chea has warned workers of anti-graft institutions, to desist from sharing pieces of “sensitive” information with journalists.  Pro-Temp Chea blamed workers at the Public Procurement Concession Commission (PPCC) and the Liberia Anti-Corruption Commission (LACC) over the recent …

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British Ambassador Graces Liberia Forest

By Joseph Tumbey; josephtumbey@gmail.com (+231)777941209 IPNEWS-Monrovia: The UK Ambassador to Liberia, Neil Bradley says Liberia is very special to the world because its forest remains critical to the health of the entire planet, given the rich biodiversity it possesses, especially at a time when the world is experiencing deepening climate change, global warming as well …

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ActionAid Demands Government to Ratify C-190

By Joseph Tumbey; josephtumbey@gmail.com (+231)777941209 IPNEWS-Monrovia: ActionAid Liberia is demanding the Government through Legislature to ratify the Convention-190 (C-190) to end Gender-Base Violence Harassment (GBVH) in the world of work, as well as contributing to achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SGDs) on gender equality and decent work in Liberia. ActionAid Liberia program Coordinator Ms. Jestina …

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Liberia Labor Congress Appoints Interim Leadership

—But former Leaders Debunks Decision By Joseph Tumbey; josephtumbey@gmail.com (+231)777941209 IPNEWS-Monrovia: The Executive Board of the Liberia Labor Congress (LLC) has announced a Seven-man Council Interim Leadership to steer the affairs of the Congress and lead them to convention within the next six months. The board said those appointed include but not limited to: Jerry …

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