Month: June 2023

Acarous Gray Highlights Liberia’s Gains in Development of Women and Youth through Legislative Enactment

Montserrado County’s District #8 Representative Moses Acarous Gray, who is heading Liberia’s Delegation to the 62nd Session of the Organization of African, Caribbean, and Pacific States (OACPS) Parliament, has spoken of Liberia`s gains through legislative enactment for the sustainability of women and youth empowerment. According to a dispatch from Brussels, Hon. Gray took part in …

Acarous Gray Highlights Liberia’s Gains in Development of Women and Youth through Legislative Enactment Read More »

President Weah Extols the United States of America on 247th Independence Anniversary 

IPNEWS – President George Manneh Weah has sent a Congratulatory Message to the Government and people of the United States of America on the occasion marking the 247th Independence Anniversary of that country on July 4, 2023. In the message to United States President Honorable Joseph R. Biden, Jr., President George Manneh Weah, on behalf …

President Weah Extols the United States of America on 247th Independence Anniversary  Read More »

Liberia – Momentum Builds for Revenue Sharing-Nationwide Awareness on New Fiscal Decentralization Law Held

IPNEWS – The UNDP Liberia Decentralization Support Program (LDSP) in partnership with the Governance Commission, the Ministry of Internal Affairs, and the Liberia Revenue Authority has completed four policy dialogues across the country intended to raise awareness on the Revenue Sharing Act (RSA), which is set to improve service delivery and enhance local government administration …

Liberia – Momentum Builds for Revenue Sharing-Nationwide Awareness on New Fiscal Decentralization Law Held Read More »

DStv Liberia Drops Prices For 2023

IPNEWS: The Consolidated Group Incorporated (CGI), the service provider of the noble Digital Satellite Television (DSTv) in Liberia has announced the reduction in prices of subscription fees in Liberia. DStv in partnership with MultiChoice stated in a release issued Wednesday, June 28, 2023, pointed out it is looking at various ways to thank its many …

DStv Liberia Drops Prices For 2023 Read More »

Legislature Passes Tauter Law on Drugs

IPNEWS:  Liberia Legislature has passed a new anti-drug law titled “Tauter Law on Drugs”. According to the new law, drug dealers, cultivators, and manufacturers are not eligible for bail until their trial is completed, and if found guilty, they would be sentenced to life imprisonment. Members of the 54th Legislature have voted to enact several …

Legislature Passes Tauter Law on Drugs Read More »

Liberia: USAID Hands Out Over US$1.2 Million to Advocates for Policy Reforms in Health, Education, and Governance Sectors

IPNEWS – The USAID Liberia Civil Society Activity (CSA) on Tuesday, June 27, 2023, distributed nearly US$1.5 million in grants to 18 organizations to strengthen citizens’ ability to advocate for policy reforms in the education, health, and local governance sectors. The money will enable the organizations to empower Parent, Teachers Associations to effectively work with school …

Liberia: USAID Hands Out Over US$1.2 Million to Advocates for Policy Reforms in Health, Education, and Governance Sectors Read More »

PERSPECTIVE: NEVER KILL THE MESSENGER— AS US Ambassador McCarthy Bids Farewell

By: Reginald B. Goodridge, Sr. History is replete with the valuable services that messengers have provided since ancient times to secure peace, prevent wars and safeguard civilization.In international conflict, most belligerents have long recognized the tangible benefit that exists in mutually recognizing and adhering to the idea that certain persons should be immune from attack …

PERSPECTIVE: NEVER KILL THE MESSENGER— AS US Ambassador McCarthy Bids Farewell Read More »

Maada Bio Wins 56% in Sierra Leone’s Elections

– Will George Weah Follow Suit?  IPNEWS: Incumbent Julius Maada Bio has been declared the winner of Sierra Leone’s presidential election but the opposition has disputed the count. Official figures give Mr Bio 56% of the vote. His main rival, Samura Kamara, trailed far behind with 41%. After the first tranche of results was released …

Maada Bio Wins 56% in Sierra Leone’s Elections Read More »

Liberia – Charloe “Was Stabbed 9 Times”

Indictment Says; As Former Chief Justice Musu-Scott, Others Remanded on 3 Charges: Murder Criminal Conspiracy & False Reports to Law Enforcement Officials By Jacqueline Lucia Dennis IPNEWS – The Special Grand Jury for Montserrado County has indicted the former Chief Justice, Cllr. Gloria M. Musu-Scott, Gertrude Newton, Alice Johnson and Ma Rebecca Youdeh for the alleged …

Liberia – Charloe “Was Stabbed 9 Times” Read More »

Liberia – Senate Concurs with House; Passes Drug Law

IPNEWS – The Senate on Tuesday, June 27, concurred with the House of Representatives and passed the new drug law. The Conference Committee of the House and Senate agreed when both members met to discuss certain portion of the law. Report of the Conference Committee of the House of Representatives and Liberian Senate On House’s …

Liberia – Senate Concurs with House; Passes Drug Law Read More »