The NEWS (Monrovia)
Liberian daily published in Monrovia. The AllAfrica archive includes stories from July 2000 until January 2009, resuming in September 2012.
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July 29
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Liberia: Orator Backs TRC Implementation
The Orator of Liberia's 166th Independence Day has backed the full implementation of recommendations of the defunct Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) reports. Read more »
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Liberia: George Weah Gets Masters Degree
Liberian football legend turned politician George Weah of the Congress for Democratic Change Party (CDC)has earned a Masters degree in Management from the Keller Graduate School of... Read more »
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Liberia: Nocal Refutes Overspending
The National Oil Company of Liberia (NOCAL) has refuted report that it exclusively overspent during the 2012/2013 fiscal period. Read more »
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Liberia: 'Celebrating Corruption, Nepotism, Poverty?'
The Bomi Universities Student Association (BUSA) have questioned the rationale and sincerity of the Government of the Liberia to have celebrated this year's 166th Independence Day... Read more »
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Liberia: Sherman's Support for the TRC Implementation Laudable [editorial]
The Current State of social economic hardship is gradually reaching a boiling point; that's undeniably realistic. Most Liberians are bitter and frustrated with the performance of... Read more »
July 24
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Liberia: 'Reasons for My Resignation Is Non Issue'
The chairperson of the Liberia Anti-Corruption Commission (LACC) Madam Frances Johnson-Allison has termed as diversionary tactics those calling for her resignation. Read more »
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Liberia: 'Death Trap'
... .Patients Describe Strike By Health Workers Read more »
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Liberia: Recommendation to Ratify Hydro Dam Forwarded
The Liberia Senate through its committee on Ways, Means & Finance has recommended the ratification contract for the rehabilitation of the Mount Coffee Hydro Dam. Read more »
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Liberia: Police Justify U.S.$10.00 for Officers
The Liberia National Police has failed to disclose the amount indicated the budget intended for the July 26 independence celebration in Western Liberia. Read more »
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Liberia: U.S.$8,500 Projects Dedicated
Two community projects jointly sponsored by Montserrado County District #8 Representative Acarous M. Gray and the Liberia Telecommunications Authority (LTA) have been dedicated. Read more »
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Liberia: Senator Questions Representatives' Decision
Bong County senior senator Jewel Howard-Taylor has questioned the decision of the House of Representatives to declare former acting Monrovia City Mayor Mary Broh as... Read more »
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Liberia: Forum On Rape Ends
The Liberian Government through the Ministry of Gender and Development and the Liberia Media for Democratic Initiatives (LMDI) have ended the first series of anti-rape public forum... Read more »
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Liberia: Trouble Creeps in NPP
Trouble seems to be creeping in the National Patriotic Party (NPP) between some executives and the Chairman, Cllr Theophilus C. Gould. Read more »
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Liberia: Guannu, Dopoe to Speak On Liberia's History
The Liberia Media for Democratic Initiatives (LMDI) has announced the holding of the latest session of its media and community outreach blended outdoor interactive forum, THE... Read more »
July 16
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West Africa: The UN Envoy Has a Legitimate Concern [editorial]
Last week, An official of the United Nations expressed concern over myriad sources of instability in the West African region, specifically the Mano River Union (MRU) countries. The... Read more »
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Liberia: Lebanese Arrested for Human Trafficking
A 44-year-old Lebanese national identified as Anthony Kassabli who is believed to be the Manager of Moulin Rouji Bar and Restaurant on Center Street has been arrested by the... Read more »
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Liberia: 'No Bribe Unless You Give It'
The Minister of Information, Culture and Tourism (MICAT) says government officials and others will not receive bribes unless the ordinary citizens give it to them. Read more »
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Liberia: U.S.$13 Million Missing Money, a 'Myth'
The Ministry of Finance has defended a previous position that US$13 million European Union money provided to the Government of Liberia via its direct budget support was not... Read more »
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Liberia: Liberia, Mongolia Most Corrupt Countries
Liberia and Mongolia are the most corrupt country in the world, a survey conducted in nations around the world has revealed. The survey quotes more than half of the world's... Read more »
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Liberia: Liberia, China Sign U.S.$16 Million Agreement
A US$16 million grant agreement has been signed between the Government of Liberia through the Ministry of Youth and Sports and the Chinese Government, represented by the Chinese... Read more »
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Liberia: 'Mercenaries' Insider Dumps Colleagues
The first state witness in the trial of 19 Liberians charged with multiple offenses, Prince Barclay, Monday stunned the court when he admitted their involvement in the... Read more »
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Liberia: GOL/UNDP Begin 5-Yr Country Program
The Government of Liberia in collaboration with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) has concluded series of workshops in Grand Bassa and Margibi Counties to begin the... Read more »
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Liberia: Police Director Threatens Deputies
Days following the release of survey findings by Transparency International, Police Director Chris Massaquoi says he will not hesitate to recommend the dismissal of his principal... Read more »
July 12
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Liberia: 'Liberian Police, Others Take Bribe'
Transparency International has revealed the lack of public faith in politicians and widespread public concern about graft in nations around the world. Read more »
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Liberia: U.S.$295,000 Contract Unexplained
Youth and Sports Minister Lenn Eugene Nagbe was stopped from defending his ministry's budget Thursday until he can provide information on the status of US$295,000 contract signed... Read more »
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