Day: December 15, 2022

President Weah Urges US Support For 2023 Elections, Consolidation of Democracy in Liberia

Washington DC – President George Weah has urged President Joseph R. Biden and the United States government to give “maximum support to Liberia’s Elections in 2023 as a way of consolidating democracy, rule of law and enhance growth and development” in Liberia and Africa as a whole. According to an Executive Mansion press statement, the …

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EPA, Proforest Produce Animation That Explains Importance of FPIC …For Local Communities

IPNEWS: The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) of Liberia and Proforest has produced a seven-minute animation that explains the importance of Free, Prior, and Informed Consent (FPIC) for local communities in any land claims and development. The animation which is designed for communities was screened and validated Wednesday, 14 December 2022 at a gathering in Monrovia …

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Trial Judge Issues ‘Notice of Assignment’ in PUL Elections Case after ‘Midnight’ Voting in Gbarnga

IPNEWS-Monrovia: The Resident Circuit Judge presiding in the Ninth Judicial Circuit Court in Gbarnga, Bong County has formally issued a notice of assignment in the case involving the Press Union of Liberia (PUL), a press issued on Wednesday, December 14, 2022 and signed by Raymond K. Zarbay, Chairman National Campaign Team Julius Kanubah for PUL …

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LRA Launches Business Climate Dialogue

IPNEWS: The Liberia Revenue Authority (LRA), in collaboration with the Liberia Chamber of Commerce, has officially launched a Business Climate Dialogue (BCD) in the country. The Dialogues will enhance progressive interactions between the business community and government’s stakeholders in improving the business environment, boosting tax compliance, and engendering revenue growth. LRA Commissioner General Thomas Doe …

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PERSPECTIVE: Qatar Should be Commended, Not Condemned

New Thinking-with Joe Bartuah Since December 2, 2010 when the tiny Middle Eastern country of Qatar won the bid from the Federation of International Football Associations (FIFA) to host the 2022 World Cup, all attempts have been made to denigrate that relatively progressive country, for doing the unthinkable-winning a hosting bid against some of the …

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Pres. Weah Meets Joe Biden One-On-One 

—As Pres. Joe Biden encourages Free Vote In 2023 ElectionsEWS IPNEWS: US President Joe Biden late Wednesday evening held a one-on-one meeting with several African leaders including President George Manneh Weah of Liberia. President Biden’s meeting with the leaders of African nations focused on the ensuing elections in the new year to press for a …

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