IPNEWS: Again, there are growing fears that Liberia is once more returning to years of isolation. In April 2022, Air France officially announced that it would cease its operation in Monrovia. This followed March 9, 2022, meeting by Mr. Jean-Marc Pouchol, Air France Vice President for Africa, and Mr. Jean-Luc Mevellec, Regional Director of West …
IPNEWS: The Plenary of the Liberian Senate has declined on the confirmation of the nominee for the Managing Director post of the Liberia Airport Authority (LAA). Voting on the record Wednesday, 17 Senators voted to reject nominee Karnley, one voted in favor, while five Senators abstained. The majority decision to reject the LAA Managing Director-designate …
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IPNEWS: News of ArcelorMittal’s ambitious Phase II expansion continues to resonate with indigenous Liberian businesses in the logistics and hospitality sectors. This expansion, the government of Liberia and AML have long agreed will pave the way for enhanced production in AML’s operations in Nimba. ArcelorMittal phase two project will result in further investment in strengthening …
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IPNEWS: Rev. Dr. Julius Sarwolo Nelson, President of the state-run University of Liberia has described graduates of the Camp xSEL (Excellence in Science Education for Liberia) as crème de la crème for the medical future of Liberia. Camp xSEL is a project under the auspices of the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) Bringing …
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IPNEWS: The National Election Commission says it has received from the government of Liberia the amount of 20 million United States dollars for the holding of the presidential and general Legislative elections. According to the NEC Boss, Cllr. Davidetta Browne Lansanah, several steps are now taken leading to a successful 2023 Election Financing with the government …
IPNEWS: In the wake of recent imposition of sanctions on three government officials, including generous support to Liberia’s Health and Education systems, the Liberia Council of Churches on today Wednesday, August 31, 2022 awarded a plaque of appreciation to the Government and people of the United States of America through the Embassy in Monrovia for …
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–Deputy Speaker, Others Rebuke Senate; Want Election Magistrates’ Bill Quashed IPNEWS: A fortnight ago, elections magistrates across Liberia threatened to sue the Government if the Senate’s decision to amend the New Elections Law of 2014 that declares all Elections Magistrates’ seats vacant after 90 days. The magistrates argued that the amendment tampered with their civil …
IPNEWS: Twenty-two young Liberians have been awarded academic scholarships by ArcelorMittal Liberia to study overseas, for advanced degrees in various science-related disciplines. The Advanced Academic Studies Scholarship, fully funded by ArcelorMittal Liberia is part of its Mineral Development Agreement (MDA) commitments. Recipients were selected following a rigorous recruitment process overseen by an independent committee, comprising …
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IPNEWS: The reported delay by the National Legislature in the passage into law of the cyber security act has created disgruntlement among internet users, who have unanimously agreed to stage a protest on the grounds of the Capitol Building. The lawmakers received the proposed act in 2016. The development followed a three-week-long training of hundreds …
As Barclayville City Corporation Fetes Children in Grand Kru County IPNEWS: The United Nations Women in Liberia (UN Women) have concluded a two-day training workshop for the women of Grand Kru County, under the theme: “Promoting Inclusive Political Participation and Elimination of Violence against Women in Politics.” Barclayville city mayor, Benetta Blomoh thanked UN Women through their …
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