Day: November 16, 2022

A High-Power Fisheries and Maritime Delegation Arrives in Monrovia

IPNEWS: A high-power delegation from the Directorate-General for Maritime Affairs and Fisheries (DG MARE) of the European Commission has arrived in Monrovia as guests of the National Fisheries and Aquaculture Authority and the Liberia Maritime Authority. The Directorate-General for Maritime Affairs and Fisheries (DG MARE) is a unit of the European Commission, responsible for the …

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ARCELORMITTAL LEADS RECONCILIATION DRIVE

 –Gives 275k for National County Meet; Named Headline Sponsor IPNEWS: In 1956, President William V.S. Tubman, the 18th president of Liberia under his National Unification Policy decided to use sports as a national reconciliation tool to unite the country, which at the time was comprised of four counties – Maryland, Sinoe, Grand Bassa and Montserrado. …

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Pres. Weah Bags US$120k for 8-Week Trip

-As Hard Economic Situation Pinches Ordinary Liberians IPNEWS: Amidst the turbulence of hardship by prevailing market forces in Liberia, especially the delay in payment of salaries for public sector workers, Finance and Development Minister Samuel Tweah has disclosed that President George Manneh Weah is being awarded US$2,000 daily for his ongoing eight-week trip. The finance …

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Samuel Tweah: “A Certified Pathological Criminal”

-Former LISGIS Deputy Director General for Statistics Describes Finance Minister Tweah IPNEWS: The former Deputy Director General for Statistics and Data Processing at Liberia Institute of Statistics & Geo-Information Services (LISGIS), has described Finance Minister Samuel Tweah as a “C-Squared liar” and “a certified pathological criminal,” whose actions continue to embarrass Liberia. Mr. Alex Williams …

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Discussion on Proposed Krahn-Bassa Protected Area Ends in Deadlock

—As Inhabitants Reject Idea; Want FDA to Provide Alternative for Their Livelihood IPNEWS: Inhabitants from Sinoe, Grand Gedeh, and Rivercess Counties Monday, November 7, rejected the Liberian Government through the Forestry Development Authority’s (FDA) proposed Krahn-Bassa protected area. They had rejected the talks on grounds that the central government has abandoned and marginalized them for …

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Cummings Urges Liberians: ‘Be Optimistic About Real Change’

IPNEWS: The Standard Bearer of the Collaborating Political Parties (CPP), Mr. Alexander Cummings, has urged Liberians to be optimistic about the emergence of real change and consciously make a commitment to elect competent and qualified leaders to come 2023.  Cummings vowed that upon his election as President, he will work assiduously to alleviate extreme suffering …

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Foreign Minister Kemayah Assures Free, Fairs Elections In 2023

— Addresses Ambassadorial-Level Meeting of the UN Peacebuilding Commission-Liberia Configuration IPNEWS: Liberia’s Foreign Minister Amb. Dee-Maxwell Saah Kemayah, Sr., has assured the international community and partners that the forthcoming General and Presidential Elections in October 2023 will be crucial to consolidating the democracy as well as the sustenance of peace and national development in Liberia. …

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ABIC Empowers Slum Communities Youths

IPNEWS: The Angie Brooks International Center (ABIC) for Women’s Empowerment, Leadership Development, International Peace and Security has provided support comprising of empowerment packages to six underprivileged youth groups to better their lives. The program was held Friday, November 11, 2022, in the Township of West Point Town, under the project ‘Slum Peacepreneurs Hubs’ – Sustainable Organized …

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LNP Launches Investigation into Liberian Diplomat’s Complaints

IPNEWS: The Liberia National Police (LNP) has launched an investigation into a complaint filed by a Liberian diplomat, Ambassador Osman Dukuly against his biological sister, Ms. Bindu F. Dukuly, for allegedly and “unilaterally” leasing their family house to a foreign doctor without their concern. On Tuesday, November 15, the former Liberia Ambassador to Sierra Leone …

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“Agriculture Most Valuable Sector to Climate Change”

– FELA Director Freeman IPNEWS-Monrovia: As agriculture remains one of the major sectors to busting the economic environment of Liberia, the executive director and founder of a local non-governmental organization named ‘feeding Liberia (FELA)’, Josephus M.C. Freeman has labeled agriculture as ‘one of the most valuable sectors to climate change.’ In a conversation with media practitioners …

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