Day: October 21, 2024

LIBERIA: AFL Widows Ready Again!

—Threaten to Disrupt Christmas Over Unpaid Benefits IPNEWS: The unending story of unpaid benefits of wives of former solders of the Arm Forces ofr Liberia (AFL) a generational challenge for future presidents of Liberia including President Joseph N. Boakai. Started since 2005, Widows of the former solders continued to protest for benefits of their husbands, …

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Big Boost for Liberia’s Economy? -As South Korean Businessman Speaks of Investing over US$35M in Key Sectors

The Liberian economy may be set to get boosted as South Korean multi-millionaire and businessman Park Ji Gon arrived in the country over the weekend to invest some of his millions in the Liberian economy. At the Roberts International Airport (RIA) where he spoke of his investment plan to reporters, he said his visit to …

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WHO WANTS SPEAKER KOFFA OUT?

—As CDC Accuses Unity Party, But… IPNEWS: In the aftermath of what is now an abortive coup at the House of Representative, figure pointing and claims of counterclaims have now emerged. The opposition Coalition For Democratic Change (CDC) says it condemns the abortive attempt by the Unity Party administration of President Joseph Nyumah Boakai to …

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“My Gender is No Limitation” ─ Spotlight on Angelique Myers-Jekula, A Health and Safety Lead at ArcelorMittal Liberia

IPNEWS: One way to break a stereotype is to be a trailblazer and mark the path for others to follow. Meet Angelique Myers-Jekula, one of ArcelorMittal Liberia’s trailblazers. Angelique is AML’s Health and Safety Lead for Operations Readiness. A passionate and resilient health and safety practitioner, Angelique has made her mark in the mining sector …

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‘It’s Time to Get Back to Work’, Pres. Boakai Urges Lawmakers

—–Returns from Italy with Far-reaching Benefits for Liberia IPNEWS: President Joseph N. Boakai is urging members of the Liberian Legislature to take swift stance to improving Liberia’s development. The Liberian leader speaking upon arrival from the ‘Holy Seal’, underscored the vital role members of the Legislature particularly the House of Representative in the advancement of …

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Gasoline Prices Skyrocket to LRD 1,400 per Gallon Amid Liberian Dollar Scarcity in Harper

By Charles Gbayor IPNEWS-Harper, Maryland County: Residents of Harper are facing another financial blow as the price of gasoline has surged to LRD 1,400 per gallon, further compounding the challenges of daily life in the southeastern county. The steep price hike comes at a time when the scarcity of Liberian dollars has made it increasingly …

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LIBERIA: CASINO Money Laundering Dragnet

—FIA Warns Colony Casino     IPNEWS: The Financial Intelligence Agency of Liberia (FIA), says consistent with the Financial Intelligence Agency (FIA) Act of 2021, section 15.3.29 of the AML/CFT Act of 2021 and Section 67.3(17) of has issued a warning to the Colony Casino in Congo Town for what the agency described as “witting misconduct, willful …

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Liberia – ULAA Expresses ‘Deep Concern’ about Bribery Allegation in Speaker Koffa’s ‘Removal’ Saga

The Union of Liberia Associations in the Americas (ULAA), which is the umbrella organization for all Liberian organizations in the United States, Canada, Central and South America, has expressed deep concern over the recent reports of an alleged bribery scheme employed by lawmakers plotting to remove Speaker Jonathan Fonati Koffa from his post as Speaker …

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Liberian Youth Hold Regional Consultations on Developing a National Action Plan on Youth, Peace, and Security

Representatives of youth organizations in Liberia, with support from the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA), the Ministry of Youth and Sports, and the Ministry of Internal Affairs, have ended a two-day National Youth Dialogue aimed at developing a comprehensive national youth strategy on Youth Peace and Security. The consultation held in Monrovia from 17 to …

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