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The Bush Chicken
April 3, 2018
Monrovia is a city where citizens regularly burn piles of trash on the streets. Every evening, the air in the city is polluted with the stench of burnt plastic and other hazardous materials. Our streets are littered with used plastic sachets and along most stretches of the city, you can walk for several blocks withoutÃâà...
Front Page Africa
April 2, 2018
She's the Chief Executive Officer of the Mini Mall Incorporated in Monrovia, Liberia. The award ceremony will be held at the Hilton Park Lane in Mayfair, London. The Liberian business executives in separate statements described Madam Kpukuyou's as a success story for the Liberian business community.
Reliefweb
April 1, 2018
Nineteen clinicians specializing in child and adolescent mental health graduated today in Monrovia, Liberia, from a training developed by the Carter Center's ... between The Carter Center Mental Health Program in Liberia and the Liberian government to improve access to mental health services in Liberia.
CBS News
March 31, 2018
MONROVIA, LIBERIA -- A chalkboard on the busiest street in Monrovia is one of the most widely seen news sources in all of Liberia. It's called "Daily Talk," and was created by managing editor Alfred Sirleaf. He created the billboard to help the less fortunate in Liberia stay informed, and it's funded byÃâà...
CBS News
March 31, 2018
MONROVIA, Liberia -- Ben Taylor traveled 6,500 miles to confront the West African man who tried to scam him on the internet, although confront probably isn't the right word. Joel Willie says scam isn't the right word either. He says he was just looking to make a friend. "The person got to be my friend beforeÃâà...
Front Page Africa
March 26, 2018
Monrovia - The attention of the Office of the President has been drawn to concerns coming from Mr. Jonathan Paye-Layleh, a Correspondent of the BBC in ... that when he was advocating for justice and creating awareness to the gross human rights violations that were being perpetrated against the LiberianÃâà...
Front Page Africa
March 26, 2018
Monrovia - My Heart's Appeal, a community-based program of the Down Syndrome Association of Liberia, is confidant people with the condition can contribute to the society if given the opportunity. Down syndrome is a genetic disorder that delays the development of a person, according to the NationalÃâà...
Front Page Africa
March 26, 2018
Monrovia – Police in Monrovia are on the lookout for an unidentified slim black male sporting a baseball cap, wanted in the cold-blooded murder Saturday evening of Joyce Otu, a Liberian mother of two, who recently returned to her homeland from Minneapolis, Minnesota in the United States of America toÃâà...
Reliefweb
March 26, 2018
(Monrovia, March 23, 2018) — Liberia is at a crossroads of opportunity. A new President, H.E. George Manneh Weah, assumed office in January, and the peacekeeping mandate of the United Nations Mission in Liberia (UNMIL) ends next week. Today, Liberians and the international community cameÃâà...
Front Page Africa
March 26, 2018
During a day long lessons learnt event in Monrovia on the Liberia's 2017 Legislative and Presidential Elections on way forward to improve further elections, IREDD in a resolution, called for political tolerance in Liberia democratic participation. “A profound and necessary test for our Judiciary will greatlyÃâà...
BBC News
March 26, 2018
Tony Hage has lived in Liberia for more than 50 years. It is where he went to university. Where he met his wife. Where he set up his successful business. He has stayed when so many others have fled the country's years of unrest- determined to see the country he loves and calls home succeed. But Mr HageÃâà...
Front Page Africa
March 26, 2018
Monrovia – President George Manneh Weah does not seem very clear about implementing the Truth and Reconciliation Commission's (TRC) ... Shortly after his inauguration, President Weah received a communication from some 20 African and Liberian-based Human Rights Groups urging him toÃâà...
Front Page Africa
March 26, 2018
Monrovia - The Liberian United Women in Progress, a humanitarian women group based in the United States of America, has donated two turbo ... of the medical school, Dr. Z' Sherman Adams Jr., his wife Kate Adams, and Weade Kobbah-Wureh, Vice President of the University of Liberia amongst others.
AllAfrica.com
March 25, 2018
The event was held at Monrovia's Executive Pavilion and was attended by top government officials, representatives of civil society, members of the diplomatic community, and UN officials. Liberian President, George Weah said, "UN has positively impacted the lives of Liberians as well as every fabric of theÃâà...
Front Page Africa
March 25, 2018
Speaking at the 61st Armed Forces Day celebrations in Monrovia on February 12, the Liberian leader said the welfare of the military remains one of his top priorities. The army, he said, will be a driver of his “Change for Hope” agenda, and no longer a “dumping ground” for the uneducated and wayward.
The Executive Mansion
March 24, 2018
Monrovia, Liberia - A delegation from Norway has paid a courtesy call on President George Manneh Weah at his Foreign Ministry Office on Friday ... President Weah commended the Norwegian delegation for their visit and expressed his profound gratitude on-behalf of the Liberian Government for the roleÃâà...
The Executive Mansion
March 24, 2018
Monrovia, Liberia - President George Manneh Weah has assured Liberians of his administration's continued support to press freedom. ... President Weah added that the Liberian government supports the Table Mountain Declaration; a key instrument for press freedom and free speech, which was signed byÃâà...
UN News
March 24, 2018
A young Liberian woman puts a flag of Liberia in her hair. ... At the launch of the country's new National Development Plan in the capital, Monrovia, Amina Mohammed, the UN Deputy Secretary-General, congratulated all Liberians on a hard-won peace after 15 conflict-torn years and the progress madeÃâà...
The Executive Mansion
March 24, 2018
Monrovia, Liberia - President George Manneh Weah has said the departure of UNMIL marks a new dawn for Liberia. The Country, he said is at a crossroad of opportunities. The Liberian leader noted that with a new government in place coupled with the successful completion of the United NationsÃâà...
Front Page Africa
March 23, 2018
Monrovia - According to the vehicle and traffic laws of Liberia, only Police vehicles, Ambulances, Fire Trucks, and emergency vehicles spelled out are required to use ... Penalty range to fines of between two to six thousand Liberian dollars depending on the nature of the offense” – Traffic Rules, Section 26.1.
Front Page Africa
March 23, 2018
Monrovia – Liberia has actively participated in the conference, which drafted the agreement establishing the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) in Kigali, Rwanda. According to a Foreign ... The Liberian delegation is led by Mr. Gbehzohngar Milton Findley, Minister of Foreign Affairs. Others in theÃâà...
UN News
March 23, 2018
“Liberia has made enormous progress in the past 15 years,” said Ms. Mohammed at an event in the capital, Monrovia, commemorating the completion of the work of the UN peacekeeping mission, known as UNMIL, acknowledging its support for Liberians in restoring their country and building sustainableÃâà...
Front Page Africa
March 19, 2018
Liberian Couple From Minnesota Dies Mysteriously on Wedding Anniversary in Monrovia. Details: View: 87404. Deceased Liberian Musician Quincy B Was Expecting A Child. Details: View: 76173. Police, Family Remain Tight-Lipped on The Grosses Deaths. Details: View: 74544. UN Official Slams LiberiaÃâà...
Front Page Africa
March 19, 2018
Monrovia – America students visiting the main campus of the University of Liberia on Capitol Hill for the first time were delighted to see the monument of former President Williams V. S. Tubman, the longest-serving President of the Republic of Liberia.
Front Page Africa
March 19, 2018
One week later, Mr Nyenkan arrived at the LEITI office in Monrovia accompanied by Liberian police officers. They demanded that the current Secretariat Head Konah Karmo leave the building, which he did. The removal of Mr Karmo and appointment of Mr Nyenkan is illegal. Liberia's LEITI Act states thatÃâà...
Front Page Africa
March 19, 2018
Monrovia – Reliable pieces of information reaching this paper say the Senate has denied several assistant ministers nominated by President George ... Jallah, Monday, March 19, reappeared before the Senate Health Committee to justify why she should be confirmed as Liberia's next Health Minister.
Front Page Africa
March 18, 2018
Monrovia – In order to enhance productivity in the fishery sector, the National Fish Farmers Union of Liberia (NAFFUL) on Friday, March 16, 2018 held a ... of the Young Women Organization (WOFIN), disclosed that the group has also decided to recruit some less fortunate Liberian youth otherwise known asÃâà...
Front Page Africa
March 18, 2018
In addition, the company (which was the first to launch 4G LTE sites outside of Monrovia) is making strides to ensure that every county will have access to high ... “We are doing this because we believe in the Liberian people and we have a vision that the innovative programs and services we are rolling outÃâà...
News24
March 11, 2018
Monrovia - The UN's rapporteur on freedom of expression on Friday called Liberia and its newly-elected president George Weah to build on the country's gains in press freedom and transparency. Former football star Weah, who succeeded Ellen Johnson Sirleaf, the first woman elected head of state inÃâà...
AllAfrica.com
March 10, 2018
The Very Reverend Dr. Emmanuel W. Johnson, former dean of Trinity Cathedral, Monrovia and former President of Cuttington University College (now ... He was also Liberian delegate to World Conferences of Boy Scouts in U.S.A and Europe; and Member of Liberia delegation to UNESCO Conference onÃâà...
AllAfrica.com
March 10, 2018
Shockingly, he told the students "In three weeks, Black Panther, the movie, has earned U$900 million and that's twice what the Liberian government earns in one year. One neighbor, Nigeria earns U$900 million from Nollywood movies annually." As the students sat amaze, he asked: "What stops LiberianÃâà...
AllAfrica.com
March 10, 2018
Monrovia will come alive this weekend as the first edition of the national dance competition takes place, with youth dance crews from eight of Liberia's ... Barcon said Liberian artists, including the group Soul Fresh, Peaches, famous Hipco artist Takun J, Teedy-Ride, Rowal Debusta Pain, among others, willÃâà...
AllAfrica.com
March 10, 2018
Monrovia — The scarcity of gasoline at several filling stations in Monrovia is raising concern over the availability of the petroleum product on the Liberian market. This is also impacting the price of gasoline across the country, leaving consumers to queue at filling stations where gasoline is available.
Front Page Africa
March 5, 2018
Monrovia - Saturday, March 3 was a jubilant day for scores of motorcyclists following the announcement that the new Liberia National Police (LNP) .... We all used to the process of struggling to get on commerce vehicles; so, I think the safety of the Liberian people should be the primary concern of theÃâà...
Front Page Africa
March 1, 2018
Speaking at the signing ceremony on Wednesday, February 28 in Monrovia, the new Japanese Ambassador to Liberia, Tsutomu Himeno reaffirmed his government's support to the development of Liberia. Ambassador Himeno noted that although his country has been supporting major developmentÃâà...
Front Page Africa
March 1, 2018
Monrovia – President George Manneh Weah has convened his first Cabinet Meeting as Chief Executive since his inauguration on January 22, 2018 at the ... economy is now for us and the onus rests squarely on his administration to fix and prioritize a recovery plan for the betterment of the Liberian people”.
Front Page Africa
March 1, 2018
Monrovia - In Liberia, the government is the highest employer with half of its annual budget spent on wage bill. Report by Henry Karmo henry.karmo@frontpageafricaonline.com. And with a new government still taking time to form amid economic constraints, there are lingering concerns and its ramificationsÃâà...
AllAfrica.com
February 28, 2018
The late Liberian Quincy Borrow (Quincy B) receives the 'legendary award' for his many contributions to the Liberian music industry before passing off last year in a terrible car accident in front of UNMIL Headquarters in Monrovia. The ceremony brought together almost all Liberian artists based in Liberia,Ãâà...
Front Page Africa
February 28, 2018
Gentle Clearing and Forwarding Company is a Liberian-owned business that is involved in the clearing and documentation process of cargo and machines from the Freeport of Monrovia and other ports of entry in Liberia for its several clients. “In our own way, we decided to make our personal contributionÃâà...
Front Page Africa
February 27, 2018
He is said to have campaigned in the county openly for the former ruling Unity Party standard bearer, former Vice President Joseph Boakai. In the Grand Gedean youth's statement issued in Monrovia, the group, through their president, Kelvin Clay, claims that since President Weah began his appointmentsÃâà...
AllAfrica.com
February 21, 2018
A disastrous fire incident hit Central Monrovia early Tuesday Morning, 20 February, burning three stores and destroying nearby residences on Randall Street in spite of a fleet of firefighter trucks dispatched to the scene by state institutions buttressed by UNMIL Fire Service truck. The situation immediatelyÃâà...
Front Page Africa
February 20, 2018
Monrovia – One of Liberia's busiest shopping districts, Randall Street was shut down Tuesday along with adjacent streets after fire blazed through a local electrical store, Power Tech, one of the largest distributors of generators in the country. Nearly all the stores in vicinity of Randall - from Benson to UNÃâà...
Front Page Africa
February 16, 2018
Koijee is the first Mayor to be confirmed by the Liberian Senate since the end of the 14 years of civil war. All members of the Senate Committee on Internal Affairs and Good Governance unanimously signed to confirm Mayor Jefferson T Koijee. Koijee's confirmation follows an articulate presentation beforeÃâà...
Front Page Africa
February 16, 2018
Koijee is the first Mayor to be confirmed by the Liberian Senate since the end of the 14 years of civil war. All members of the Senate Committee on Internal Affairs and Good Governance unanimously signed to confirm Mayor Jefferson T Koijee. Koijee's confirmation follows an articulate presentation beforeÃâà...
BBC News
February 12, 2018
Now, four survivors are bringing a claim for damages against one of the men they believe was responsible, reports Elizabeth Blunt who was a BBC correspondent in Liberia at the time. It was July 1990, and rebel fighters were advancing on the capital, Monrovia. President Samuel Doe was holed up in hisÃâà...
Front Page Africa
February 9, 2018
“Just a few days ago students of the University of Liberia were in protest for the reopening of registration." "Distinguished Senators, I want to say to you this burden we have come to share with you for the fact that we are a member of this generation,” Koijee said. As Mayor, he said, the Monrovia CityÃâà...
The Independent
February 5, 2018
It's a relatively short six-hour flight on KLM's service to Monrovia from Amsterdam that launched last year (you can, of course connect to Amsterdam via 12 ... arrived between 1822 and 1867; because of their better education, arms, and resources, they went on to dominate the fledgling Liberian society.
Front Page Africa
December 31, 1999
“Some business individuals are bent on duping the Liberian people; majority of our suffering masses on the streets buy these food. Our obligation to these people is to make sure that the ordinary masses are safe, because they are not in the position to read for expiration date,” Wisner said. He added thatÃâà...
CBS News
December 31, 1999
MONROVIA, LIBERIA -- No one likes internet scammers, but in Ogden, Utah, we found a guy with a most profound distaste. Just wait until you hear how 33-year-old Ben Taylor responded to one random Facebook message: "My name is Joel from Liberia, West Africa. I need some assistance from you.
AllAfrica.com
December 31, 1999
The Interim Board Chair of the Liberia Immunization Platform (LIP) Joyce Kilikpo Jarwolo has told colleagues at the Platform's 4th General Assembly (GA) that it was no better time for them to renew their commitment by saving the lives of Liberian children than at a time when there is a new nationalÃâà...
