Day: July 11, 2022

Armed Robbery Fear Grips Ganta – Police Blames Released Hardened Criminals

IPNEWS – Monrovia: The commercial city of Ganta in Nimba County is said to be gripped by fear due to the recent wave of armed robbery activities, leading several persons victimized. As Liberians prepare to celebrate their National Independence Day on July 26, there are reports of serious insecurity among the residents of Ganta City …

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Press Union’s VP Rallies Support for Journalist Mbayo & Husband

IPNEWS- Monrovia – Daniel Nyakonah, Vice President of the Press Union of Liberia, is rallying support for Journalist Mrs. Bettie Johnson Mbayo and her husband, Dr. (MD) Moses Mbayo, after the court had found both guilty. Nyakonah disagrees with the ruling of the Paynesville Magisterial Court against Journalist Mbayo and her husband. On January 15, …

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African Heads of State Reaffirm Commitment to Recovering From Crises and Achieving Economic Transformation

IPNEWS – Monrovia: African Heads of State and Government reaffirmed their commitment to seize key opportunities to respond to multiple crises and steer their economies to transformative paths, in partnership with the World Bank’s International Development Association (IDA). A World Bank press release said on Thursday, July 8, 2022, the leaders convened at the IDA …

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Pres. Weah Sends Condolences to Japan Following Ex-PM Abe Assassination

IPNEWS – Monrovia: President George Weah has expressed deep shock at reports of the assassination of former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe. Abe, 67, was shot on Friday, July 8, 2022, while giving a speech at a campaign event. He later died of his wounds, despite frantic efforts to revive him. The former Prime Minister …

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President Weah Takes Cabinet Retreat to Ganta –Dedicates Several Projects

  IPNEWS – Monrovia: President George Manneh Weah has taken a three-day Cabinet Retreat to the City of Ganta in Nimba County. The Retreat, which kicks off today, Monday, July 11, 2022, will be held under the theme, “Pushing Forward for a Better Liberia.” It will be the first since this year and the third …

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US Deputy Chief of Mission Advises Students to Stay Curious and Persistent

IPNEWS – Monrovia: Last Friday, Deputy Chief of Mission Joel Maybury delivered the keynote speech at the 4th Annual National Press Club Exhibition held by Youth Media Action (YMA) in collaboration with USAID/Liberia and Internews. At the yearly exhibition, high school students who are trained by YMA in news production, writing, and marketing gave their …

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Ireland Welcomes Liberia’s Partnership -Receives Letter of Credence from Liberia’s Ambassador

IPNEWS – Monrovia – The Republic of Liberia is now fully represented in Ireland after the presentation of credentials to the Irish Government by Liberia’s Ambassador Gurly Gibson-Schwarz. The President of Ireland Mr. Michael D. Higgins welcomes Liberia’s partnership and says his country looks forward to “strengthening the already great ties between our two countries”. He …

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UL Embarks On Nationwide Recruitment of Students for USAID Sponsored Camp-XEL

IPNEWS – Monrovia: As a means of motivating students across the country to develop an interest in sciences upon completion from high school, the state-run University of Liberia College of Health Sciences (ULCHS), in partnership with the United States-based partner universities Yale and Vanderbilt, has begun the recruitment process for the second batch of students …

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Tiawon Gongloe Gets Opposition Jittery; Draws Attraction across U.S.

IPNEWS – USA: The massive show of support for Liberia’s poor-man lawyer, Counselor Tiawan Saye Gongloe, currently visiting the United States, has now captured the attention of opposition leaders in Liberia. IPNEWS understands that Counselor Gongloe reported attraction is now the topic of discussion across political parties’ executive meetings. Sources within the former ruling Unity …

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