Writes: D. Webster P. Cassell, Liberian Journalist Distinguished members of the media, I am compelled to initiate a conversation aimed at reviving the spirit of unity within our journalist community. Never before in the history of the Press Union of Liberia have we been so divided, to the extent that we seem to have forgotten …
IPNEWS: In a recent development, Daniel O. Sando, Deputy Minister of Press and Public Affairs at the Ministry of Information, has sharply criticized statements made by former President George Weah as “childish.” The remarks from Sando come in response to Weah’s comments regarding President Joseph Boakai’s alleged memory issues. Former President George Weah was quoted …
IPNEWS: The Minister of Labor, Cooper Kruah has extolled AFCONS, a subsidiary of ArcelorMittal for depositing US$253 thousand into government’s revenue as fine levied against them for violation of Liberia Labor Law. According to a release from the Ministry of Labor (MoL) dated June 30, 2024, Minister Kruah expressed his gratitude and explicit confidence in …
Liberia: 𝐋𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐫 𝐌𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐋𝐚𝐮𝐝𝐬 𝐀𝐅𝐂𝐎𝐍𝐒 𝐅𝐨𝐫 𝐃𝐞𝐩𝐨𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐔𝐒$𝟐𝟓𝟑𝐊 𝐅𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐨 𝐆𝐎𝐋 𝐀𝐜𝐜𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐭 Read More »
—— Scores of female lawyers and women groups respectfully demand President Joseph Nyumah Boakai Female lawyers under the banner “women united for the sustenance of democracy and good governance”(WOSUD) have distance themselves from the merging “women majority” on the Supreme Court’s Bench, as Associate Justice nominee professed; they insist and say that Cianeh Clinton-Johnson, at …
IPNEWS: The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has imposed fines totaling $965,000 on several companies for violating environmental laws. Dr. Emmanuel Urey Yarkpawolo, the EPA’s Executive Director, made this announcement during a press briefing at the Ministry of Information, Cultural Affairs, and Tourism (MICAT) on June 27, 2024. The companies penalized include J.M Mining Company Inc., …
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IPNEWS: The Board of Directors of the National Public Health Institute of Liberia (NPHIL) has appointed Mr. Amos Gborie as Acting Director-General of the institution. The appointment follows the resignation of Jane Macauley as Director-General. Mr. Gborie is a Public Health Emergency Management Fellow (PHEM) from the United States Center for Disease Control and Prevention …
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IPNEWS: The Liberia Revenue Authority (LRA) marks its 10th anniversary today (July 1), commemorating a decade of significant achievements and expressing gratitude to the nation’s taxpayers for their unwavering commitment and support. In a special statement, Commissioner General James Dorbor Jallah highlighted the remarkable progress in tax administration and the crucial role of taxpayers in …
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IPNEW: 182 apprentice officers graduated from the Liberia Immigration Service (LIS) ‘In-service specialized training’ on June 29. With support from the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) since 2019, to this date, a total of 1,038 trainees have been trained and have formed part of the professional working team of the LIS. The training covered all …
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President Joseph Nyuma Boakai, Sr., has sent a congratulatory message to the Government and people of Canada on the auspicious occasion commemorating the 157th Independence Anniversary of that great country on July 1, 2024. In the message to His Excellency, the Right Honorable Justin Trudeau, Prime Minister of Canada, President Boakai, Sr., extended profound congratulations …
–Expresses Deepest Sympathies The Press Union of Liberia (PUL) has expressed its profound sadness over the passing of one of its esteemed members, veteran Journalist Joel Cholo Brooks. Journalist Brooks was pronounced dead on Saturday, June 29, 2024, at his Barnesville residence after being discharged from the 14th Military Hospital. With over 30 years of …
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