Day: April 24, 2024

Liberia: Supreme Court Gives Ruling On Tenured Appointment Today

IPNEWS: All eyes and ears are now set for the Supreme Court of Liberia ruling today regarding the legality of President Joseph Boakai’s action to nominate or appoint new individuals to tenured positions. In January 2024 the Media was flooded with reports of appointees at various public institutions sparking concerns on upholding the rule of …

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Liberia Launches Anti-Malaria Vaccine for children 5-18months Tomorrow

IPNEWS: The government of Liberia with support from its partners will on tomorrow Thursday, April 25, 2024, officially launch the anti-malaria vaccine for children 5-18 months in Cestos City, Rivercess County. According to release from the Ministry of Health, Liberia’s Minister of Health, Dr. Louise Kpoto, is expected to administer the first vial of an …

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𝗥𝗲𝗽. 𝗕𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗮𝗿𝗱 𝗕𝗹𝘂𝗲 𝗕𝗲𝗻𝘀𝗼𝗻 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗼𝗱𝘂𝗰𝗲𝘀 𝗕𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝘁𝗼 𝗘𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗶𝘀𝗵 𝗟𝗶𝗯𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗮 𝗡𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗧𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗶𝘀𝗺 𝗔𝘂𝘁𝗵𝗼𝗿𝗶𝘁𝘆

IPNEWS: In a bid to revitalize Liberia’s tourism sector, Representative Bernard Blue Benson Jr. of Montserrado County District #17 has submitted a groundbreaking proposal to the House of Representatives. The proposed bill seeks to establish the Liberia National Tourism Authority, aiming to replace the existing Departments of Tourism and Cultural Affairs while amending the Public …

𝗥𝗲𝗽. 𝗕𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗮𝗿𝗱 𝗕𝗹𝘂𝗲 𝗕𝗲𝗻𝘀𝗼𝗻 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗼𝗱𝘂𝗰𝗲𝘀 𝗕𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝘁𝗼 𝗘𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗶𝘀𝗵 𝗟𝗶𝗯𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗮 𝗡𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗧𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗶𝘀𝗺 𝗔𝘂𝘁𝗵𝗼𝗿𝗶𝘁𝘆 Read More »

Independent Rights Commission Opens Probe Into Mysterious Death At Salem Police Depot

IPNEWS: On April 13, 2024, the authoritative Independent Probe Newspaper reported about ongoing investigation by the Liberia National Police over the discovery of a lifeless body of an inmate at the Salem Police Depot located on the Airfield Sinkor. According to IPNEWS investigation, the lifeless body of Prince Wlehju, a resident of 18 Street Sinkor …

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Liberia: New EU Law to Prevent Sales of Liberia Cocoa In the Euro Zone

IPNEWS: Farmers are clearing forests in Liberia to create cocoa plantations and are trafficking the beans into neighboring Ivory Coast, undermining European efforts to curb deforestation, research by a conservation group showed on Monday. A law approved by the European Union and set to come into force at the end of this year aims to prevent agricultural …

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House to Amend Patriot and Cultural Observance Law

IPNEWS: Rep. Moima Briggs Mensah has proposed a new initiative in Liberia’s legislature to introduce flags for electoral districts nationwide. The proposed Act seeks to amend the Patriot and Cultural Observance Law to include provisions for the creation of unique flags to represent each electoral district. The proposed amendment, entitled “AN ACT TO AMEND CHAPTER …

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Perspective: Pros & Cons of War Crimes Court Establishment

Cllr. Arthur T. Johnson v,s. Cllr. Cephus & Monitored By Cllr. Verdier (PART I) Cllr. Arthur T. Johnson’s drive for knowledge makes him look increasingly fearless and daring. And I couldn’t imagine that he had the depth and character to do this. I love his plain courage and I also relish his frank but brutal …

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Liberia: Mines and Energy Ministry Launches Energy Sector Working Group (ESWG)

IPNEWS: The Ministry of Mines and Energy has launched the Energy Sector Working Group (ESWG), aimed at ensuring coordination, information sharing, intended to make the energy sector more vibrant and efficient in service delivery. The establishment of the group was done through the Department of Energy at the Mines and Energy Ministry. Speaking at the …

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