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Liberia: Labor Ministry Criticized for Issuing Work Permits to Foreign Store Boys

Tue, 06 Jan 2009 15:10:07 GMT

A civil society advocate has criticized Labor Ministry for issuing work permits to Lebanese and Indians who are employed as store boys and gatekeepers.

Liberia: Irregularities Cited in Domestic Debt Payments

Tue, 06 Jan 2009 15:10:01 GMT

Audit report released on the expenditure and administration of the Ministry of Finance covering the periods 2006/2007 by the General Auditing Commission (GAC) says there were irregularities in the payment of domestic debts to claimants.

Liberia: 'My Personal Money, Not President's Money', Johnson Sirleaf's Spokesman Claims

Tue, 06 Jan 2009 15:10:00 GMT

The Press Secretary to President Ellen Johnson-Sirleaf has claimed that the recent financial award to four local journalists for their "outstanding coverage" of the President's Office during the year 2008, was his "personal money" and not money from the President.

Rescue Alternatives Liberia Laments Bad Governance

Tue, 06 Jan 2009 15:10:00 GMT

A local pro-democracy human rights advocacy organization, Rescue Alternatives Liberia (RAL), says it is disappointed over several elements of bad governance evident in the Ellen Johnson-Sirleaf led government.

Liberia: 'Foreign Particles' Detected in Nicom's Product

Tue, 06 Jan 2009 15:09:59 GMT

Floating foreign particles have been detected in a bottle of Gold Medal Gin believed to be distilled by NICOM Distillery located on Lynch Street in Monrovia.

Boy, 16, Drowned On New Year Day

Tue, 06 Jan 2009 15:09:58 GMT

The festive celebrations which marked the New Year Day became soured for residents of Sankanmoore Community along the SKD Boulevard in Congo Town when a member of that community got drowned.

Liberia: Envoy Re-Affirms Nigeria's Support

Tue, 06 Jan 2009 15:09:57 GMT

Nigerian Ambassador accredited to Liberia, Ebenezer Ayodele Adigun has re-affirmed his country's support to the people of Liberia in their reconstruction drive.

Liberia: Court Continues Jurors Selection

Tue, 06 Jan 2009 15:09:57 GMT

The Criminal court "C" at the Temple of Justice has selected six jurors out of a total of 15 empanelled jury required to try economic sabotage case involving five former officials of the erstwhile National Transitional Government.

Liberia: Episcopalian Cleric Frowns On Rapists, Threatens To Recommend Ex-Communication

Tue, 06 Jan 2009 15:09:56 GMT

The Rector of the Good Shepherd Episcopal Church, Rev. Fr. C. Letomber Paasewe has threatened to recommend to the Diocese the ex-communication of any member of his congregation who engages in raping.

Anticipations And Expectations

Mon, 05 Jan 2009 19:27:05 GMT

As we say goodbye to 2008 and ushered in 2009, we anticipate that the New Year will bring Liberians many good fortunes, both in their individuals and collective lives.

Liberia: Business Woman Wins Libercell Us$10,000

Mon, 05 Jan 2009 19:27:04 GMT

Antoinette Hynes was in a Taxi coming to town when she was informed that she had won US$10,000 from Libercell raffle draw just a day after the New Year celebration.

Guinea: Regime Seeks Liberian Backing

Mon, 05 Jan 2009 18:37:44 GMT

A meeting has taken place in Monrovia between President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf and a senior official of the new military leadership in neighboring Guinea, the 2nd Vice President General Mamadou Bah Camara.

Ghana: Amponfi Jnr. Elevated

Mon, 05 Jan 2009 17:17:29 GMT

Mr. Kwame Amponfi Jnr. Secretary General of the Ghana Table Tennis Association (GTTA), has been elected the Vice President of the Africa Zone III Table Tennis Federation for a Four-year term.

Executive Mansion Quietly Honors Four Reporters

Mon, 05 Jan 2009 15:03:30 GMT

The Office of the Liberian President has quietly honored four local journalists as Executive Mansion reporters of the year 2008.

Highlights of 2008

Mon, 05 Jan 2009 15:03:29 GMT

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Liberia: Audit Questions U.S.$5 Million Domestic Debt Payment

Mon, 05 Jan 2009 15:03:28 GMT

The General Auditing Commission (GAC) has questioned the payment of US$5,048,907.00 domestic debt, saying that there were no vouchers to support payments.

Africa: Johnson Sirleaf, Gaddafi Discuss Guinea

Mon, 05 Jan 2009 15:03:27 GMT

Libyan leader Colonel Muammer Gaddafi on Saturday stopover in transit at the Roberts International Airport in Harbel, Margibi County and met with President Ellen Johnson-Sirleaf.

Liberia: Libyan Leader Muammer Gaddafi And President Sirleaf Hold Airport Talks

Sun, 04 Jan 2009 17:05:29 GMT

Libyan leader Colonel Muammer Gaddafi Saturday paid a courtesy call on Liberian President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf during a transit stopover at the Roberts International Airport in Harbel, Margibi County. At a brief airport ceremony, Liberian President Johnson Sirleaf, welcomed the Libyan leader and expressed hope that his visit will help strengthen the already strong bond of friendship between the two countries.

News Story: Analysis: Bush's personality shapes his legacy

Sat, 03 Jan 2009 18:26:24 GMT

In this Oct. 21, 2008 file photo, President Bush laughs as he is introduced by Liberian President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf, during the White House Summit on International Development in Washington.

For widow of Liberian killed in Phila. fire, visa struggles

Sat, 03 Jan 2009 09:52:51 GMT

Arranging the details of a funeral is hard enough, especially when the deaths come suddenly, as seven did last week in a Southwest Philadelphia house fire.

President Johnson Sirleaf Hopeful in New Year's Message

Fri, 02 Jan 2009 21:01:36 GMT

President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf has urged Liberians at home and abroad to join her in a recommitment to the ongoing reform process, critical to the renewal of the nation. In a year end message, the President said Government's Poverty Reduction Strategy (PRS), otherwise known as 'Lift Liberia,' can succeed through the participation, contribution and involvement of every citizen.

Liberians selling water to stay afloat

Fri, 02 Jan 2009 16:43:09 GMT

As the sun beats down on Liberia's ruined capital city, Anthony Yeakar pushes a red metal cart packed with large water jugs through the dirty streets.

President Sirleaf Extends Holiday Greetings - Visits Former Transitional Chairman Bryant

Fri, 02 Jan 2009 12:59:08 GMT

President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf has visited the residence of the former Chairman of the National Transitional Government of Liberia, Mr. Gyude Bryant in Monrovia. An Executive Mansion release says Wednesday's visit, coming on the eve of the New Year, was part of the President's goodwill gestures marking the holidays.

Liberia: BMA Sets Record Straight

Fri, 02 Jan 2009 11:30:21 GMT

The management of Bureau of Maritime (BMA) has clarified report carried in the December 29th edition of this paper under the caption "BMA Upbeat Over Huge Revenue Success," noting that the information as published is inaccurate.

CDC Goes to Congress to Prepare for 2011

Fri, 02 Jan 2009 11:30:20 GMT

The Congress for Democratic Change (CDC) has announced the holding of its second national congress to prepare the ground work for its participation in the ensuing 2011 general and presidential elections.

Liberia: Lone Star Cell Gives to Hospitals, Clinics

Fri, 02 Jan 2009 11:30:19 GMT

Liberia's oldest and largest GSM Company, the Lone Star Communication Company continues to demonstrate how humanitarian it is by donating five Desk Phones to about five healthcare institutions in the country.

Liberia: Minister Bropleh's House Burning Under Probe

Fri, 02 Jan 2009 11:30:19 GMT

The fire that gutted the house of Liberia's Information Minister, Dr. Laurence Bropleh has claimed the attention of every Liberian, most especially the Government he is serving. Apparently against this backdrop, the government has announced it would probe circumstances that led to the fire.

Land Dispute in Nimba Remains Unresolved

Fri, 02 Jan 2009 11:30:18 GMT

This paper has learnt that the land dispute in Nimba County between the Gios and Manos on the one hand and their Mandingo brothers on the other hand remains unresolved, and as such, the former Deputy Chief of Mission of the Liberian Embassy in Washington D.C. has once again appealed to President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf to personally intervene to bring the crisis to an end.

Liberia: SRC Remains Closed

Fri, 02 Jan 2009 11:30:17 GMT

With the apparently incessant closure of the Salala Rubber Corporation (SRC), a vital partner to Liberia's economic revitalization and government's expressed "job creation" initiative, the fate of thousands of its employees still hang in the balance, and there are reports that tension is mounting to the extent that the employees are anticipating a violent action to demand the reopening of the company.

Liberia: 'Be Developmental In 2009' - Kortu Brown Urges Media

Fri, 02 Jan 2009 11:29:47 GMT

A Liberian cleric and Senior Pastor of the New Water in the Desert in Brewerville, Rev. Kortu Brown has made a passionate plea to Liberian media practitioners to be more developmental in their reportage in the New Year, for the betterment of the nation and its people.

Liberia: The U.S. Unveils Plan

Fri, 02 Jan 2009 11:23:03 GMT

Liberia's U.S. Ambassador M. Nathaniel Barnes has, while wishing Liberians a "happy and prosperous" New Year, unveiled measures to strengthen US-Liberia relations and to improve the lots of Liberians residing in the U.S.

Comium Gives Out U.S.$2,500 To 'Star Is Born' Winners

Fri, 02 Jan 2009 11:20:26 GMT

Nicholas Bulgar, Helen Pajebo and Victoria Tiah emerged as winner, 1st runner-up and 2nd runner-up of the much publicized "A Star Is Born" competition organized by the Public Information Service of the United Nations Mission in Liberia (UNMIL) and sponsored by Comium-Liberia, a GSM operator.

Liberia: Angry Residents Mob 'Hardened Criminal' To Death

Fri, 02 Jan 2009 11:15:55 GMT

A saying "ninety-nine days for rogue, one day for master" came to reality when angry residents of the VP Road Community mobbed a man said to be a hardened criminal to death.

Liberia: President Sirleaf's New Year's Message

Thu, 01 Jan 2009 07:38:21 GMT

Liberia: Nimbaians Poise for Peace Rally

Wed, 31 Dec 2008 16:31:37 GMT

Citizens of three clans in Nimba County are expected to gather at a forum on Wednesday in Ganta to discuss land disputes among the ethnic Mandingoes, Gios and Manos.

Most Memorable Events of 2008

Wed, 31 Dec 2008 15:30:10 GMT

In consonance with the tradition of this paper to reflect on the most memorable events at the end of each year, we would like to retrospect the two most memorable events during the year 2008.

Personalities of the Year 2008

Wed, 31 Dec 2008 15:30:05 GMT

In keeping with its tradition, the INQUIRER Newspaper has selected and recognized several personalities and institutions for their exemplary roles in the year 2008.

Commerce Ministry On Unscrupulous Business Practices

Wed, 31 Dec 2008 15:30:04 GMT

In a bid to strengthen the capacity of the Ministry of Commerce the Deputy Minister for Commerce & Industry Dr. Frederick B. Norkeh has reiterated that the ministry would not hesitate to deal with any business or businesses operating in the country in cheating government of needed revenue.

New College for Grand Gedeh County Soon

Wed, 31 Dec 2008 15:30:01 GMT

At least students coming out of high school in the south-eastern region, particularly in Grand Gedeh County will have no cause coming to Monrovia to continue their education as a new university that seeks to offer degrees in over 21 areas of disciplines will commence its operations in 2010.

Country, China Sign U.S.$9 Million Agreement

Wed, 31 Dec 2008 15:16:05 GMT

The Government of Liberia and the Government of People's Republic of China have signed a Memorandum of Understanding aimed at further enhancing the friendly relations and promoting Economic and Technical Cooperation between the two countries.

Regime Seeks Liberian Backing

Wed, 31 Dec 2008 12:46:55 GMT

President Johnson Sirleaf Saddened Over Liberian Deaths in Philadelphia

Wed, 31 Dec 2008 06:54:07 GMT

President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf is saddened over news of the death of a number of Liberians in the United States of America as a result of a fire disaster in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania which reportedly left seven Liberians dead and four others seriously injured.

Country, China Commended for 100-Bed Hospital Project

Tue, 30 Dec 2008 15:40:50 GMT

Citizens of Tappita District in Nimba County have commended the governments of Liberia and the People's Republic of China for the decision to construct a 100-bed Hospital in Tappita City, Nimba County.

U.S.$1 Million Jallah Town Road Condemned

Tue, 30 Dec 2008 15:40:44 GMT

There are growing public condemnations over the renovation of the Jallah Town road amid reports that the road has depreciated just six months following its rehabilitation.

Situation in Guinea is Troubling

Tue, 30 Dec 2008 15:40:43 GMT

Presidential Press Secretary, Cyrus Wleh Badio says the situation in neighboring Guinea in which the military seized state power following the death of President Lansana Conte is troubling.

Archbishop Francis Still Maintain Strong Will

Tue, 30 Dec 2008 15:40:42 GMT

President Ellen Johnson-Sirleaf has visited ailing Catholic Archbishop Michael Francis at his residence in Monrovia.