Day: September 12, 2022

African Nations Demand Climate Change Financing Ahead of COP27

IPNEWS: The leaders of two dozen African countries have urged wealthier nations to uphold their aid pledges so the continent can tackle climate change effects for which it shares little blame. African ministers made their call in a communique at the close of a three-day forum in the Egyptian capital Cairo on Friday and two …

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“I Never Diverted Monies Intended For Pro-Poor Loan Scheme”, Prof. Wilson Tarpeh Provides Clarity on Pro-Poor Loan Scheme

IPNEWS: The former Minister of Commerce and Industry, Prof. Wilson K. Tarpeh has clarified that his transfer from the Ministry of Commerce and Industry by President George Weah was intended to fill in a major administrative gap at the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and has nothing to do with the ‘Small Business Pro- Poor Development …

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Bassa Citizens Vow To Jealously Protect ArcelorMittal’s investment in Liberia

IPNEWS: Citizens in Grand Bassa County, one of ArcelorMittal Liberia’s (AML) host counties, are urging their lawmakers to jealously protect ArcelorMittal’s investment in Liberia. Citizens in Grand Bassa believe AML has delivered unmatched community assistance to them compared to any concession in post-war Liberia. A late evening listener’s survey on Radio Dukpa, a community radio station …

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HONORABLE LAWMAKERS, STOP THIS ‘ME, MYSELF, AND I’ MINDSET

Hon. Senators, we heard that amidst mounting public pressure and outright resentment of your colleagues in the House of Representatives, you have annulled your plan to enact into law a lucrative pension and benefit scheme that upon retirement, you members of the Legislature, Executive and the Judiciary, including your respective families, would have lived on …

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