Day: February 22, 2023

IIC Executive Director Extols Pres. Weah for Upholding the FOI Law

IIC Executive Director Emmanuel D. Howe The Executive Director of the Independent Information Commission (IIC), Mr. Emmanuel D. Howe has commended President George Weah for his commitment to upholding the freedom of information regime in Liberia. Mr. Howe said the recent retreat held at the Farmington Hotel for Public Relations Officers and Government Communicators was …

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Perspective: Journalism, the Fraternity to Uphold Against Political Manipulation

By George Sarwah Stewart, gsarwahstewart@gmail.com Politicians bent on undermining the independent press in Liberia have successfully captured the loyalty of some media stakeholders by turning them into stooge against their own fraternity. The writing is on the wall as the Press Union of Liberia (PUL) currently lies in disarray.  Every media actor in Liberia knows the …

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Prosecution 3rd Witness Displays CCTV Footage in Alleged Murder Trial

By: Jacqueline L. Dennis Judge Roosevelt Willie of Criminal Court “A” continues the hearing into the alleged murder trial of the late Fatu Blasuah, who was allegedly killed in the Chicken Soup Factory community. On Tuesday February 21, 2023 Prosecution 3rd Witness, Raffell A.B Wilson of the Liberia National Police Crime Services Department displayed a …

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WaterAid, PHIL Intensify Menstrual Hygiene Management Awareness in Cape Mount 

WaterAid Liberia and Public Health Initiative Liberia (PHIL) have intensified Menstrual Hygiene Management awareness in Tewor District, Grand Cape Mount County. The awareness focused on community residents, religious leaders, local leaders, students and women groupings, among others. Speaking during the local leadership clustered meeting on menstrual hygiene in Wellor Town, WaterAid Liberia Integrated WASH Program …

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Liberia Gets First Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Company–As LMHRA & USAID Grant Support

Malaria remains one of the leading causes of death in Africa; as such, investments in the control and eradication of malaria are key to creating healthier and more affluent societies that can confidently contribute to the achievement of sustainable development goals. In October 2022, Liberia launched the 5th nationwide malaria indicators survey. The survey is …

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Sen. Prince Johnson Plays Hardball with CDC; Rejects Purported Merger Meeting

Movement for Democracy and Reconstruction (MDR) says it has rejected President George Weah’s request to have a meeting with Nimba County Senator Prince Johnson. On Sunday morning, Senator Johnson had earlier informed the National Executive Committee of the MDR that President Weah had requested a visit to his Duport Road residence. Speaking with reporters over …

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Pensioners Threaten Unspecified Action over Unsettled Retirement Benefits

–Gov’t Vows to Expedite Payment to Pensioners across the Country The National Pensioners’ Union of Liberia has called for the unconditional settlement of their retirement benefits by the Liberian government. The pensioners with a membership of more than over 5,000 say if the government reneged on its obligation, it will institute unspecified actions to compel …

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Controversies Mount over Double Log Export Regime

The lush West African rainforests of Liberia are being cut down and illegally exported with the likely collusion of powerful government officials, according to a diplomatic document obtained by The Associated Press that described an apparent “parallel system” for trade in timber. The document is a compilation of reports prepared by independent international monitors over …

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LRA Deputy Commissioner General Bennett Sets Record Straight

–Says, He’s Not Assuming His Boss’ Roll as Perceived Contrarily The office of the Deputy Commissioner General for Administration at the Liberia Revenue Authority (LRA), termed as malicious, baseless, and mere falsehood that the Deputy Commissioner for Administration, Mr. Samuel Bennett, Jr., ‘has begun assuming the functions of Commissioner General, Thomas Doe-Nah’. According to a …

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