Month: August 2023

WEAH’S 2nd Term Reelection Fever Gears Maryland County

IPNEWS: Ahead of the October 10 presidential and legislative polls, Liberian President George Weah’s support for his reelection is continuing to attract citizens of Maryland County. Despite facing the opposition’s negative criticisms, President Weah’s popularity remains strong in the southeastern county of Maryland. The latest event was a jam-packed endorsement ceremony on Friday, August 25, …

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Unity Party Blows Alarm of Threats on the Life of Their Standard Bearer — Former VP Joe Boakai

-Accuses President Weah of Ordering Hit on Rival Boakai On August 28, 2023 the Unity Party Standard Bearer and former Vice President of Liberia, H. E. Joseph Nyuma Boakai, Sr. took a break from the campaign tour of Montserrado County for three-day official visit to Ghana. Amb. Boakai popularly now known as “Rescue 1,” departed …

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President Sirleaf Expresses Joy That ABIC Has Added Men’s Situation Room

-As She Launches Women’s Situation Room   By Taisiah K. Merfee IPNEWS – Former President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf Tuesday, August 29, officially launched the Women’s Situation Room (WSR) aimed at promoting peaceful electoral environment and community security in Liberia. The WSR’s flagship program is being implemented by the Angie Brooks International Center for Women Empowerment, …

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BEA MOUNTIAN TO INVEST 500 MILLION, OTHER BENEFITS SOON

AS SENATE HOLD HEARING ON BEA MOUNTAIN AMENDED MINERAL DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT IPNEWS: Authorities of Bea Mountain in Western Liberia, say it will upgrade its investment portfolio to five hundred million United States dollars over the next three years. Speaking at the Liberian Senate Committee on Concession and Investment public hearing, on Monday to discuss the …

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ArcelorMittal’s Playgrounds Provide Recreation and Safety for Kids on August 24 Holiday

IPNEWS: Dozens of Children in Grand Bassa, Bong and Nimba counties enjoyed the August 24 holiday at ArcelorMittal-built playgrounds in three host communities. Parents accompanied children between the ages of five and fifteen years to participate in various games in Zowenta, Bong County, Frank Diggs Town in Bassa or Camp #4 in Yekepa, Nimba County. …

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PERSPECTIVE: The Vital Importance of Choosing the Right Leader in Liberia

By: Leadership plays a pivotal role in every society, as it shapes the trajectory of development, stability, and prosperity. This is particularly significant for our beloved Liberia, where the choice of a capable and ethical leader can have a profound impact on the nation’s progress and the well-being of its citizens. As we prepare to …

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Ecowas Tones Down Plan For Military Invasion for Niger

IPNEWS: The Economic Community of West African States (Ecowas) is climbing down from the initial peak of military intervention in Niger, seeing instead a possibility of a diplomatic solution. Since July 26, Niger has been in the eye of a storm after the military toppled an elected President, earning itself sanctions from Ecowas. But on …

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Liberia to Concede Forest Land for $50Million to UAE firm in carbon offset Deal? Part I

But Gov’t Rubbishes Report Leaked information alerts Liberian campaigners to a secret deal that would give UAE firm blanket rights over 10 percent of Liberian territory. IPNEWS: A carbon offset deal could see Liberia concede 10 percent of its territory to a private Emirati company, extinguishing customary land rights and giving the United Arab Emirates …

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Sarpos Sue Central Bank for Omission of Tribal Mask on Liberian Banknote  

The Sarpo ethnic group, which is accounting for 1.3 percent of the 5.2 million of the country’s population from recently held National Population and Housing Census (NPHC), has sued the Central Bank of Liberia (CBL), in the Civil Law Court for “Declaration Judgment.” The lawsuit against the bank was a result of the bank’s failure …

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“Dialogue Instead Of Violence” -MOP-Liberia Executive Director Encouraged ‘Young Peace Buddies’

IPNEWS: Messenger Peace-Liberia (MOP-Liberia) Executive Director, Miss Gwendolyn Myers, is encouraging the young people of Liberia to engage in civil dialogues instead of violence, as Liberia goes through its General and Presidential Elections. Miss. Myers remarked at the start of a two-day Conflict Mitigation and Management Youth for Peace Activity- Peer-to-Peer Initiative, with various young …

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