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But is It Really Trafficking
Lome — For years children's rights groups have been fighting child trafficking in West Africa. Now, some of those groups are questioning how children have benefited from anti-trafficking interve...
Walter James Weah Elected Chairman SILCA Board of Directors
The newly- elected Board of Directors of the Staten Island Liberian Community Association, Inc. (SILCA) yesterday elected Mr. Walters James Weah as its Chairman.
A Microcosm of Liberia
As greed continues to bully its way on the pulpits of many Christian congregations in the Liberian-Minnesota community, I am wondering how long the unsuspecting worshippers and dedicated churchgoers w...
2009 Year of reform in Labor Sector
- Jan 6, 2009 2009, Year of reform in Labor Sector! Labor Minister, Samuel Kofi woods, has declared 2009 as a year of reform in the labor Sector of Liberia. He said, the Ministry will soon pu...
UNMIL Hands Over Newly-rehabilitated Kolahun Muslim Community School to Local leaders
– The UN Mission in Liberia (UNMIL) has handed over a newly-refurbished nine classroom community school in northern Lofa County’s Kolahun District for use by the community people, an UNMIL...
TGS Commences 2D Seismic Survey Offshore West Africa
TGS has begun acquiring a new 8,600-kilometer multi-client survey offshore West Africa, consisting of long offset 2D seismic, gravity, and magnetic data. This regional program ties to the recent Ju...
Labor Ministry Criticized for Issuing Work Permits to Foreign Store Boys
Monrovia — A civil society advocate has criticized Labor Ministry for issuing work permits to Lebanese and Indians who are employed as store boys and gatekeepers.
Rescue Alternatives Liberia Laments Bad Governance
Monrovia — 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 Johns...
Irregularities Cited in Domestic Debt Payments
Monrovia — 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 irregula...
Boy, 16, Drowned On New Year Day
Monrovia — 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 d...
Court Continues Jurors Selection
Monrovia — 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 ...
Episcopalian Cleric Frowns On Rapists, Threatens To Recommend Ex-Communication
Monrovia — 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 en...
Paul Thiao, "Farmers have become gamblers"
THIES, 6 January 2009 (IRIN) - Local farmers are feeling the impact of erratic weather patterns in Senegal. IRIN spoke with Paul Thiao, farmer and regional coordinator of the Senegalese Federation of ...
Doing Good While Celebrating Change
On Sunday, January 18th 2009, the brand new Harman Center for the Arts in downtown Washington, DC will be filled with VIP's and celebrities from all walks of life, exquisite food, and live entertainme...
Ecowas Plans to Suspend Guinea
Abuja — In an emergency meeting of Economic Community of West Africa States (ECOWAS) scheduled for Friday, the suspension of Guinea will be announced to emphasise to the new military junta the r...
Nigeria Tackles Libya, Senegal Over Support for Guinea Coup
Abuja — The coup in Guinea has pitched African leaders against each other as President Umaru Musa Yar'Adua is set to mobilise other West African leaders in a move to checkmate his colleagues fro...
TRC Extends Duration Of Public Hearings
Monrovia, January 5, 2009 (TRC): The Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Liberia (TRC) has extended the duration of its Thematic and Institutional Public Hearings to February 15, 2009.
Anticipations And Expectations [editorial]
editorial 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.
Business Woman Wins Libercell Us$10,000
Monrovia — 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.
Once "very promising", Sierra Leone struggles
Worlds apart, there are seemingly few similarities between wealthy Switzerland and war-torn Sierra Leone other than that both begin with the same letter.
Clarisse Bilai, “I knew I deserved a better life than what I was living”
LOME, 31 December 2008 (IRIN) - Clarisse Bilai, 29, has been working as what she calls a “house girl” for almost 10 years, living first with her aunt in central Togo in the town of Sokode before t...
Funeral for Philadelphia Fire Victims Set for Jan. 17...$4000 Raised
It has been confirmed that the combined funeral services of the seven fire victims will be held on Saturday, January 17, 2008, at the six thousand capacity-seating Sharon Baptist Church on City Lane A...
Johnson-Sirleaf, Gaddafi Discuss Guinea
On the military coup in Guinea, the Libyan leader spoke of his willingness to support efforts by regional leaders and other sub-regional bodies in finding a way forward to the political situation in t...
Audit Questions U.S.$5 Million Domestic Debt Payment
Monrovia — 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. The Director-General of Deb...
Libyan Leader Muammer Gaddafi And President Sirleaf Hold Airport Talks
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...
Executive Mansion Quietly Honors Four Reporters
Monrovia — The Office of the Liberian President has quietly honored four local journalists as Executive Mansion reporters of the year 2008.
Ambition coupled with good advice result in an academic journey
Special to the Times George Kun came to the United States as a refugee fleeing Liberia in Africa in 1996. He came with very few personal belongings and minimal financial resources, but he found a p...
The U.S. Unveils Plan
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 ...
President Sirleaf Extends Holiday Greetings - Visits Former Transitional Chairman Bryant
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 Wed...
L.A.C.E.S. to start in Muncie
MUNCIE -- Just a little over a year after Seren Frost started an after-school soccer program in Liberia, she's working with Blood-N-Fire to reach the youth of Muncie in a similar manner.
Comium Gives Out U.S.$2,500 To
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 th...
Lone Star Cell Gives to Hospitals, Clinics
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 ...
Monkey meat defence rejected
Source: PA News A federal judge in Brooklyn, New York, has rejected a Liberian woman's religious reasons for smuggling endangered monkey meat into the country.
President Sirleaf witch-hunt opposition leaders and protect collaborative spoils, says John Whitfield
The former ruling National Patriotic party of Liberia (NPP) has accused the Unity Party led Government of President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf of witch hunt, bias, discriminatory and selective in the provi...
Most Memorable Events of 2008
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.
Judge Rejects Faith Claim in NY Monkey Meat Case
-- A Liberian woman accused of smuggling endangered monkey meat from Africa to New York has failed to persuade a judge that she shouldn't be prosecuted because she needed the butchered carcasses for r...
A federal judge in Brooklyn has rejected a Liberian woman
A federal judge in Brooklyn has rejected a Liberian woman's religious reasons for smuggling endangered monkey meat into the country. U.S. District Judge Raymond J. Dearie ruled Wednesday that Mamie M...
Ambassador Barnes Addresses Grand Gedeh Association Forum tonight
The Liberian Ambassador accredited near Washington, D.C., His Excellency Nathaniel Barnes will address a development forum organized by the Grand Gedeh Association in the Americas this weekend. The pr...
Community policing forum embarks small arms search
- Jan 3, 2009 Community policing forum embarks on search for small arms.. The National Chairman of the Community Policing Forum of Liberia, Nyenati Kaffay says, the Forum has embarked on the exp...
President Johnson Sirleaf Hopeful in New Year
Monrovia — 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 en...
Water treks grow longer, rougher
Villagers in Boura, Mauritania head out at sunrise for the almost daily search for water, a trip that takes them over longer distances starting in January until the rainy season arrives in June
CDC Goes to Congress to Prepare for 2011
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 electio...
Angry Residents Mob
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.
BMA Sets Record Straight
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...
A Need for a Mental Revolution for Corruption Control in the New Liberia
We dare not speak its name, but we must take up the ministry of Ezekiel and warn Liberia that corruption kills our souls, our people in the thousands. It robs our people of their future; it weakens ou...
President Sirleaf Holds Talks With Senior Members of New Military Leadership in Neighbouring Guinea
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 Cam...
Land Dispute in Nimba Remains Unresolved
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 ...
Following the Closure of Salala Plantation Owing to Court Action - Over 4,000 Employees Fate in Limbo
Over 4,000 employees who were affected from the closure of the Salala Rubber Corporation in Weala, Margibi County are said to be facing hardship and are now loitering throughout the county following c...
Coming in from the storm
relief, pledges and renewed cooperation agreements. As of 1 January 2009 WFP is considering a three-year programme that would fund school feeding, expand nutrition programmes and develop an early w...
How to improve a “worst form of labour”
Girl from northern Togo outside Dapaong who suffers from malnutrition. Families in Lotougou and other rural villages often send their children to live with relatives in larger cities in the hopes of c...
Mass. pol blames US for Liberia
BOSTON— A state representative from Springfield blamed the U.S. for destabilizing Liberia during a visit there that came as local officials sought his help on a bailout bill.Rep. Benjamin Swan, ...
In Liberia, lawmaker finds a rank upgrade
As other politicians in his district were lobbying for key legislation on Beacon Hill earlier this month, state Representative Benjamin Swan was in Liberia expounding on US policy, being referred to a...
Country, China Sign U.S.$9 Million Agreement
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 Techni...
Personalities of the Year 2008
In keeping with its tradition, the INQUIRER Newspaper has selected and recognized several personalities and institutions for their exemplary roles in the year 2008. This exercise has been based on th...
Springfield state Rep. Ben Swan says U.S. at fault in Liberia
SPRINGFIELD - While city officials appealed for his help on a municipal bailout bill, state Rep. Benjamin Swan was touring Liberia and blaming the U.S. government for destabilizing the west African co...
Country, China Commended for 100-Bed Hospital Project
Monrovia — 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 C...
Teenagers Sentenced to 15-Year Imprisonment, But
In order to complement the effort of the Government of the Republic of Liberia in the fight against 'armed robbery' which is escalating in the country, yesterday, after following a unanimous verdict b...
Archbishop Francis Still Maintain Strong Will
Monrovia — President Ellen Johnson-Sirleaf has visited ailing Catholic Archbishop Michael Francis at his residence in Monrovia. The Liberian leader heap praises on the Archbishop known in Liber...
Commerce Ministry On Unscrupulous Business Practices
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...
New College for Grand Gedeh County Soon
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 s...
Swan goes to Liberia to assess refugee problem
State Rep. Benjamin Swan talks to an intimate crowd at Dunbar Community Cetner about the issues facing many Liberians. Reminder Publications photo by Natasha Clark
Torture prosecutions finally begin in the U.S.
continue to insist that prosecutions are only appropriate for common criminals ("someone breaking into your house") but not our glorious political leaders when they break the law (by, say, s...
Fire Officials Determine Cause Of Deadly Blaze
Explosive House Fire Kills 7 In Philadelphia (12/27/2008) As family, friends and other Liberian immigrants continue to mourn the deaths of seven victims who died in a fire the day after Christmas; o...
NACA Sympathizes with Families of Philadelphia Fire Deaths
NACA) has joined numerous organizations and the government of Liberia in expressing condolences to families of the fire victims in Southwest Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
U.S.$1 Million Jallah Town Road Condemned
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.
Saturday night fever, with condoms
SÃO TOMÉ, 29 December 2008 (PlusNews) - The new hit being sung by everyone in São Tomé and Príncipe goes like this: "Bleguê Bleguê ... A mi na mecê Bleguê, anda com bebê..." The lyrics, in S...
Guinea junta woos neighbours to avoid isolation
+ ] By Saliou Samb CONAKRY, Dec 31 (Reuters) - Guinea's military junta, suspended by the African Union and condemned by Western donors, reached out to neighbouring governments for support this wee...
Ivory Coast sends army to secure cocoa-growing area
+ ] By Ange Aboa ABIDJAN, Dec 31 (Reuters) - Ivory Coast has sent hundreds of soldiers to bolster security in its cocoa-growing west, but farmers caught up in simmering land disputes say that won'...
Regime Seeks Liberian Backing
Monrovia — 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 Genera...
Sierra Leone AIDS Director Praises AHF For "One Million Tests/World AIDS Day 2008" Campaign
0 posts AIDS Healthcare Foundation (AHF) is proud to announce that it has received a "Letter of Appreciation" from the government of Sierra Leone expressing gratitude for AHF's partnership in the rece...
Liberians in Minnesota St. Paul Mourn With Families of Philadelphia Fire
The Liberian Community in Minnesota, Saint Paul, popularly known as LCM, says it is saddened to learn of the tragic death of seven Liberians in a fire tragedy in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania a fortnight...
Nimbaians to Hold Unity Day Program
Tue Dec 30 20:52:16 2008 Ma Nohn, thanks for your effort. It is a good thing for all Nimbaians to come together as a family to find solutions for the many problems that we have in Nimba County.We ...
Situation in Guinea is Troubling
Monrovia — 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 trou...
President Sirleaf, Varney Sherman Discuss
President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf and opposition politician Cllr. Varney Sherman over the weekend were involved in an exchange pleasantry with the Liberian legal practitioner commending the President fo...
Lawmaker Embarks On Clean-Up Campaign
Monrovia — Montserrado County District # 1 Representative Alomiza Ennos Barr Saturday embarked on a clean-up campaign to give her district a face-lift for the New Year season.
The Dilema of Dealing With The Military Junta in Guinea
As the saying goes, "the reality is that there are two parties in Africa - the political and the military”. And so it has come to fruition and no surprise that the military has again forcib...
Liberians in DC Console Families of Philadelphia Fire Victims, Sympathize with Diggs Family
The Liberian Community Association (LCA) within the Washington, DC Metropolitan Area has learned with deepest regrets news of the heartbreaking death of seven Liberians over the weekend in Southwest P...
Deputy Micat Boss Wants Citizens Join Fight Against Corruption
Deputy Information Minister for Public Affairs, Gabriel I.H. Williams, has called on Liberians to assist government in the fight against corruption through continued advocacy in order to hold public o...
Prez Sirleaf Thanks City and Liberian Leaders Over Philadelphia Fire Deaths
): 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, which reportedly left 7 ...
Finance Must Account for U.S.2 Million
Monrovia — An audit report by the General Auditing Commission on the expenditure/administration of the Ministry of Finance has revealed that the Ministry should account for the unsupported expen...
Nimbaians Poise for Peace Rally
According to Nimba County Representative Nohn Rebecca Kidau, the forum, styled and named 'Unity Day,' would attract elders, youth and women representatives from Bain, Garr and Gbanna clans, situated i...

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