Day: July 19, 2023

ArcelorMittal Fosters Strong Relationships in Host Communities For Real change

IPNEWS: ArcelorMittal Liberia says it subscribes to the basic idea of relationship building with its host communities as strong bonds for all community organizing activities. To promote peace, unity, and a common sense of dignity and human values, the company since it signed the first mineral development agreement with Liberia places community development at the …

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Reporters Association of Liberia Expresses Discontent over ‘Harsh Fine’ Imposed by the Civil Law court on Its Members

The Reporters Association of Liberia has expressed serious discontent over what it calls a ‘harsh fine’ against the US$300 fine imposed by the Civil Law court judge J. Kennedy Peabody  against reporters at Spoon Communications Network. RAL sees the fine as excessive and against the reporter’s fundamental right to survival. We believe that the fine …

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Media Code of Conduct for Elections Reporting Being Validated and Adopted

IPNEWS: The National Elections Commission (NEC) and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) on Monday, July 17, opened a three-day media workshop in Buchanan, Grand Bassa County, for the validation and adoption of the Media Code of Conduct for the 2023 General Elections. When validated, the code of conduct will help prevent or minimize the …

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Sierra Leone Bans Meat Imports from Liberia

IPNEWS: Sierra Leonean authorities have banned the movement of cattle from Liberia, as well as the import of meat from the neighboring country, due to the still unexplained death of 36 cows in a border area, they said in a statement on Tuesday. According to Monrovia, an investigation is underway into the causes of the …

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Gongloe LPP Calls for Nationwide Protest Over Corruption Today

IPNEWS: The opposition Liberian People’s Party (LPP) has called for nationwide protests on July 19 to denounce corruption in the country. It is unclear how many participants the call may draw and whether authorities have sanctioned the protests. Further details are limited; organizers have not announced specific gathering times and locations. The largest gatherings are …

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Charlyne Brumskine Says CPP to Champion Women’s Empowerment and Entrepreneurship in 1st 100 Days Deliverable

IPNEWS: On Friday, July 14, 2023, the running mate of Collaborating Political Parties (CPP), Cllr. Charlyne Brumskine, alias Fixer-2, made a remarkable display of commitment to women’s empowerment, during a surprise visit to Clay Street at a popular spot called “Under the Tree”, a spot known for its excellent hair design in the area of …

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FGM Still Poses Threats to Girls & Women in Liberia: This Has to STOP!!

By Juliana T. Noah-Johnson, An OPED by Juliana T. Noah-Johnson, A Liberian Female Journalist Few months ago, I joined my voice to the many others who are calling for the ban of this ancient, unwholesome traditional practice against Liberian women and girls. In my previous Opinion Editorial (OpEd), I stressed how wrong this practice is …

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