2010-09-03
First U.S. Direct Flights in 20 Years Begin
Notwithstanding the current infrastructurally cramped conditions of Roberts International Airport (RIA), Liberia in the days of old was the epic center of international air traffic in West Africa, with the likes of KLM, Pan Am, etc., plying daily schedules. But the golden days suddenly eclipsed; courtesy of long years of civil conflict which left the heretofore first class airport of RIA in total ruins and triggered the exodus of international aviation giants. 2010-09-03
Govt Signs U.S. $1.6 Billion Oil Palm Investment Agreement
The Government of Liberia (?GoL?) and Golden VerOleum (Liberia) Inc. (?GVL?) Thursday, September 2, announced a partnership for the cultivation of sustainable palm oil by the company and by Liberian smallholders and farmers, mill processing and value-added manufacturing. The investment is expected to total US$1.6 billion, creating more than 35,000 direct jobs and building a whole new economic sector in Liberia?s southeastern counties. 2010-09-03
Barnes Not Clear Why He Was Recalled
When recalled Liberia?s Ambassador to the United States of America arrived home, those who followed developments regarding the manner in which the President took the decision briefed a sigh of relief that they would have gotten the true story and clarity that did not happened as the recalled Ambassador sounded on unclear on why the president humiliated him. 2010-09-03
BHP Agreement Anti Liberalization
All-time politician, Dr. Togba-Nah Tipoteh, sharing his thoughts on the much revered BHP Billiton Agreement which the government says stands to benefit the country, said the concession , as it is, is out-of-date, and that it is not promotive of Liberalization. 2010-09-03
Team Drops Indisciplined Football Players
Liberia's senior football team has dropped three key players ahead of its African Cup of Nations qualifiers match against Zimbabwe on Sunday, September 5 in Monrovia. 2010-09-03
Freedom of Information Act Now Awaits President Signature
The Legislature has passed the Freedom of Information Act that originated from the Press Union of Liberia, and it now awaits the President signature to become. 2010-09-03
For Breaking Camp 3 Lone Star Professionals Expelled
Ahead of the Lone Star's home match on Sunday with the Warriors of Zimbabwe in the qualifiers of the African Cup of Nations (CAN) final in 2012, the Liberia Football Association has excluded three overseas players from participation in the pending encounter after they were accused of breaking camp. 2010-09-03
Wortorson Warns Oil Find Not Confirmed
The celebratory glee over the discovery of oil off the shore of Liberia has received a dent from one of Liberia's geologists and once Minister of Lands and Mines, now President Pro Tempore of the Senate Cletus Wortorson. 2010-09-03
History Loses a Vital Page
He is gone forever, leaving Liberians in everlasting wonder for answers that will likely remain unknown to generations yet unborn. 2010-09-03
President Urges Ministers to Meet Media Financial Obligations
President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf has urged Cabinet Ministers to meet their financial obligations to media institutions. 2010-09-02
President Sirleaf Signs Proclamation to Extend Fifth Regular Session of National Legislature
Monrovia, Liberia - President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf has signed a proclamation extending by fifteen (15) days the Fifth Regular Session of the 52nd National Legislature of the Republic of Liberia. 2010-09-03
Sports Journalist Attacked By Three Members of the National Soccer Team
Danesious Marteh, a sports' reporter with privately-owned Frontpage Africa newspaper was on September 2, 2010 assaulted by three foreign-based players of the national soccer team for photographing them. 2010-09-03
Charles Taylor Monthly Trial Report - July 2010
A month/y summary of the Taylor trial for July 2010 written by Elena Marrs at the UC Berkeley War Crimes Studies Center. The views and opinions expressed here do not necessarily reflect the views and opinions of the Open Society Justice Initiative. 2010-09-03
U.S.-Based Liberian Laments Poor Education Conditions
A Liberian based in the United States, Mrs. Rosaline Kingston Bonsi, has expressed a pathetic condition surrounding the learning environment of Liberian students and has called partnership with already existing schools and orphanage homes to help them grow into more sustainable lives. 2010-09-03
Firestone Liberia to Host Scholarship Awards Ceremony
The Management of Firestone Liberia is expected to host a scholarship awards ceremony for deserving students who have been qualified to benefit from the company's Scholarship Program for the 2010/2011 academic year. 2010-09-03
Disagreement Over APM U.S.$1.7 Million Heightens
The Managing Director of the National Port Authority (NPA), Ms. Martida Parker and the Chairman of the Board of Directors have differed over the US$1.7 million concession agreement for the reconstruction and modernization of the Free Port of Monrovia for a period of twenty Five years. 2010-09-03
Inmates Beg for Clemency At Zwedru Correction Palace
Several inmates at the Zwedru Correction Palace are appealing to President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf to grant them Executive Clemency. 2010-09-03
Boakai Welcomes Pantropic to Country
Liberia's Vice President, Joseph N. Boakai has welcomed the U.S. based Pantropic to Liberia, noting that its operations will touch the lives of rural dwellers, and help boost Government's Poverty Reduction Strategy. 2010-09-03
Govt Initiates Peaceful Solution in Gbarpolu, Bomi Land Dispute
Efforts by the Liberian Government aimed at finding an amicable solution to the land dispute between Bomi and Gbarpolu Counties has commenced with the launch of an official inquiry over the rightful ownership of the area. 2010-09-03
Journalist Declares Intention for 2011 Elections
A veteran Liberian broadcast journalist, Mr. Peter Kphan Toby, has declared his intention to run for the House of Representatives for District #6, Weegbyee, Saclapea, in Nimba County in next year's general presidential elections. |
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