Month: April 2024

PERSPECTIVE: U.S. State Department Must Slam the Door on Human Rights fraud

BY:Michael Rubin President Joe Bidenย sees himself as a human rights president, but his legacy is the opposite. Whether through negligence or a desire to prioritize friends over fact, Secretary of State Antony Blinkenย and national security adviser Jake Sullivan increasingly turn a blind eye if not endorse human rights fraud. Many human rights and conflict resolution …

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LRA Boss Reinforces Commitment To Combat Fraud For Revenue Growth

IPNEWS: Liberia Revenue Authority (LRA) Commissioner General Dorbor Jallah has reiterated his dedication to curbing illicit practices within customs operations, including false declarations and under-reporting, to grow the countryโ€™s revenue. Commissioner General (CG) Jallah highlighted the vital role customs brokers have to play in the nation’s economic landscape, while cautioning against unethical practices such as …

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LIBERIA: Senate Investigates Public Works Contracts

IPNEWS:ย  The Liberian Senate has launched an investigation into road construction contracts worth US$21 million allegedly awarded recently by the Ministry of Public Works. The investigation is being led by a joint Senate committee of the Committee on Judiciary, the Committee on Public Works, and the Committee on Public Accounts and Audit. The Senateโ€™s action …

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Mano River Union Takes Center Stage at Africa Station, Paris โ€™24 Olympics, Seeks Sponsorship Opportunities”

IPNEWS: The Mano River Union proudly announces sponsorship opportunities for businesses to bolster its participation at the African Station during the Olympics in Paris. Through its participation in the Africa Station, Mano River Union will seize the opportunity to alter perceptions and debunk misconceptions while showcasing its potential and opportunities. Ambassador Mrs. Maria G. Harrison, …

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Unity Party Denounces Margibi Chapter Protest; Urges Dialogue

IPNEWS: The Unity Party strongly condemns the Thursday, April 25, 2024 protest staged by some partisans of the Margibi Chapter, allegedly rejecting appointments of individuals made by the President of the Republic of Liberia, H.E Joseph Nyuma Boakai to the local government structure of the county. The party stated that while it is true Liberians, …

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Local And Intโ€™l Concern Mounts Over Rudolph Merab Wartime Logging Records (Part 1)

IPNEWS: The authoritative Independent Probe Newspaper understand that last weekโ€™s signing by wartime logger Rudolph Merab to export of 797 logs, valued at an estimated US$923,441, despite being aware that over half of the timber had been illegally harvested, has sparked serious international discontent with the EU and other countries threatening to impose new restrictions …

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Ahead of the Rainy Season: ArcelorMittal Rehabilitates Critical Road in Buchanan City

IPNEWS: In Buchanan City, ArcelorMittalโ€™s team of engineers and heavy equipment operators have started road maintenance work, ensuring the safety and reliability of vital laterite roads across the city. These roads play a crucial role in connecting communities and facilitating transportation for residents and businesses around the port city. Of the road connectivity effort’s recent …

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Boakai Repeats Ellen, Weah Precedence; Suspends LTA Boad of Commissioners

IPNEWS: This week the Supreme Court of Liberia strikes President Joseph Boakai over his appointment to Tenure positions in early January 2024, which comes as a major legal challenge to his government. The Supreme Court in its much-anticipated ruling on Wednesday, April 24, 2024, ordered President Boakai to withdraw all nominees made to positions of …

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Sen. McGill Targets 1Million for C.H. Rennie Hospital in New Natโ€™l Budget

IPNEWS: Margibi County Senator Nathaniel McGill pushes for additional US$1 million budgetary support to the C. H. Rennie Hospital in the County amid the ongoing discussions on the 2024 draft national budget. Margibi County Senator Nathaniel McGill is requesting an additional US$1 million budgetary allocation for the C. H. Rennie Hospital in the 2024 draft …

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Liberia: LDEA BOSS WANTS BUDGETARY INCREMENT

IPNEWS: LDEA Director General Abe Kromah calls for increased budgetary allocation aimed at combating illegal substances across the Country, says the entity lacks logistical support for operation. As a means of combating drugs across the country, the Liberia Drugs Enforcement Agency has called on the national Legislature to increase the budgetary allotment to the Agency. …

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