Day: June 28, 2024

Tech mogul JS Morlu visits Gambia

IPNEWS: A renowned international financial expert who runs accounting and technology firms in several countries in Africa, Asia with headquarters in in the US, arrives today for a two-week visit. Mr John Sembe Morlu, the global Chief Executive Officer and strategist of the international financial management and technology firm JS Morlu, will engage stakeholders in …

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MINISTRY OF FINANCE & DEVELOPMENT PLANNING (MFDP) ANNOUNCES NEW MEASURES TO ENHANCE WORKING CONDITIONS AND EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

IPNEWS: The Ministry of Finance and Development Planning (MFDP) has announced several new measures aimed at improving working conditions at the Ministry. During a staff meeting on Friday, June 28, 2024, Finance Minister Bioma S. Kamara urged the staff to foster a sense of mutual respect and care for one another as senior management works …

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Liberia: BRITISH DIPLOMAT LECTURES AT THE FOREIGN SERVICE INSTITUTE

IPNEThe Deputy Chief of Mission at the British Embassy near Monrovia, Madam Kate Thomson has lauded the relationship between Britain and Liberia to rekindle professionalism in the Liberian Foreign Service. She said she was pleased to note efforts under President Joseph Boakai’s administration to ensure that Liberia is properly represented abroad by qualified Diplomats and …

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Nimba Supt Urges Dialogue as ArcelorMittal Strengthens Ties and Reaffirms Commitment to Community Development

IPNEWS: Superintendent Kou Meapeh Gono is urging the people of Nimba County to peruse dialogue in their disagreements with ArcelorMittal in bid to attract more investment to the vote rich northern county He believes more business including banks and other will move to the county and empower more people as when the people of Nimba …

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PERSPECTIVE: Beyond Borders; A Proactive Approach for Liberian City Mayors and County Superintendents to Catalyze Urban Development and Empowerment

By: Austin S Fallah  – A True Son of Social and Economic Emancipation in Liberia In the heart of West Africa, Liberia emerges with a rich historical tapestry, yet it faces the quintessential challenges of urban and county development and citizen empowerment. The mayors and superintendents of Liberian cities and counties bear the weight of …

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Liberia: Bishop Samuel Quire, Others In Hot Water Over Suspicion of Accepting Gay Marriage

— But Bishop Quire Provides Clarity IPNEWS: There seems to be deepening divide within the United Methodist Church whether or not to accept same sex marriage with Bishop Samuel Quire and other attending last month conference of the United Methodist Church being accused to already accepting the proposal for same sex marriage. The Methodist Church …

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Liberia: LTA Slams Lone Star Cell MTN and Orange Liberia With $300K Fines Each For Grave Regulatory Violations

IPNEWS: The Government of Liberia official Telecommunications regulatory body, the Liberia Telecommunications Authority has taken drastic decisions on two leading GSM service providers in the Country. At news conference on Thursday, the Acting Chairperson of the LTA Abdullai Kamara announced a fine of three hundred thousand United States Dollars each to  both Lone Star MTN …

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West African Defense Chiefs Propose $2.6 billion Security Plan

IPNEWS: Defense chiefs of West Africa on Thursday, June 27 proposed a plan to deploy a 5,000-strong “standby force” to fight the region’s worsening security crises, a measure that analysts say might not work due to challenges of funding and division within the regional bloc. The plan, which will cost $2.6 billion annually, was proposed …

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Liberia: Clemenceau Urey Becomes First Liberian Born Lions Club Int’l Governor

IPNEWS: The International Lions Club has elected Lions Clemenceau B. Urey, the first Liberian, as Governor of District No 403 A2, Region 34. He was elected in Lome, Togo, in April 30-May 5, 2024, where he emerged as the winner in a highly contested election with Lions from Ivory Coast, Sierra Leone, Togo, and Liberia …

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Liberia: Rights Groups Wants Judge Cianeh Clinton-Johnson’s Nomination as Supreme Court’s Associate Justice Revoked

IPNEWS: Rights and advocacy groups for the establishment of the War and economic Crimes court, with purpose to end impunity and vindicate the rights of victims in Liberia, condemned the nomination of Cianeh Clinton-Johnson as Associate Justice of the Honorable Supreme Court, says her seating will  undermine the objectives for the establishment of the soon …

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