Month: November 2022

Residents of Marshall Decry Clandestine Sand Mining by Chinese Company

IPNEWS: Over 2000 citizens in two communities in Marshall City, Margibi County are frightened over the clandestine operations of a Chinese company engaged in large-scale mining activities along the coastal belt, with a caveat to the government, through their local authorities to desist from entering into any arrangement that does not prioritize their interest and …

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MOVEE Elects Seven Females County Chairpersons

IPNEWS: Women’s political representation and empowerment are getting the required national traction. The opposition Movement for Economic Empowerment (MOVEE), which claims to have set a new norm for women’s political engagement and empowerment in Liberia, has announced a landmark achievement at the conclusion of its county conventions, whereas other parties have not satisfied the 30% …

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“Reduction in Judges Salaries Unconstitutional” – Says Chief Justice Yuoh

IPNEWS: Chief Justice, Sie-A-Nyene Yuoh, has described the reduction in the salaries and benefits of Justices of the Supreme Court and Judges of subordinate Courts as a violation of the Constitution of Liberia. Yuoh, while delivering her debut speech as chief justice at the annual convention of the Liberia National Bar Association, said, it is …

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Government and Partners launch Coastal Resilience Project to Save Sinoe from Sea Erosion

IPNEWS: The Government of Liberia through the Ministry of Mines and Energy and the Environment Protection Agency (EPA) with support from UNDP on 25 November 2022 formally launched the Sinoe coastal resilience project during an inception workshop. The project funded by the Global Environment Facility (GEF) will protect coastal communities in Sinoe and their livelihood …

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Liberia Maritime Fast-growing flag; Edges closer to Panama’s 30-year market lead

Change at the top of ship register ranking likely to take place early next year IPNEWS: The Liberian Registry has edged within 10m gt of the world’s long-established largest flag Panama and appears to be on course to grab the top spot next year. The Liberian flag has grown by 9.4% this year to 227.2m …

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Liberians In Fargo Worried Over Murder, and racist

IPNEWS: The aroma of barbecue ribs used to comfort him, but now Manny Behyee worried it could attract trouble. Walking up to Teta’s garage cookout, he’d scanned the cars lining her suburban street. Should everyone has parked further apart? Was it obvious they were having a party? The Liberian immigrants had tried to keep a low …

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SIANL Launches First-Time Voters’ Symposium Friday

IPNEWS: The Swedish Institute Alumni Network Liberia (SIANL) will launch its First-Time Voters’ Initiative in Monrovia on Friday, December 2, 2022, as the country prepares itself for the 2023 elections. The network’s First Time Voters’ Initiative runs up to October 2023 and will involve a series of symposia, especially for high school students, to provide …

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Two Liberian Officials Go To Trial Wednesday in Busan, South Korea

–Over Allegation of ‘Sexual Assault and Joint Illegal Confinement’ The trial of Mr. Moses Owen Brown, Liberia’s Permanent Representative to the International Maritime Organization (IMO) and Mr. Daniel Tarr, Director of the Marine Environmental Protection Department of the Liberia Maritime Authority is scheduled to commence on Wednesday, November 30, 2022, in Busan, South Korea, a …

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Expedited Evacuation: Samuel Tweah, Wife, Others On Charter Flight Into Ankara, Turkey

IPNEWS: The authoritative Independent Probe Newspaper has gathered that Liberia’s Finance and Development Minister, Samuel D. Tweah, and his wife along with three others are in Ankara, Turkey, for advanced medical treatment. Sources closed the finance minister, hinted that Samuel Tweah and entourage departed Liberia, early Monday morning at about 6:00 A.M., on board a …

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President William V. S. Tubman (1895-1971) – Liberia Celebrates His 127th Birthday

–A Synopsis of His Leadership and ‘Open Door Policy’ William Vacanarat Shadrach Tubman, an Americo-Liberian, served 27 years as President of Liberia, longer than any president before or after him. Tubman, who is regarded by some in his country as the “father of modern Liberia,” was born on November 29, 1895 in Harper, Liberia. His …

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