The NEWS (Monrovia)
Liberian daily published in Monrovia. The AllAfrica archive includes stories from July 2000 until January 2009, resuming in September 2012.
Website: http://thenewslib.com/
November 30
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Liberia: Freedom of Information Act and Executive Order 38
In recent weeks the rumor mill in Liberia, especially Monrovia has been rife with all sorts of information. While some of them have a semblance of true, others are clear lies,... Read more »
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Liberia: Enforce Regulation Against Public Smoking [editorial]
Since The Act to prohibit the use of tobacco and tobacco products in public places and the sale and use of tobacco products by persons under the age of 18 years was enacted into... Read more »
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Liberia: Law Suit Awaits LNP
A former inspector of the Liberia National Police has threatened legal action against the current administration of the Police if it fails to settle his 15-month salary arrears in... Read more »
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Liberia: 'Detention Without Trial'
Grand Gedeh County Senator J. Alphonso Gaye is reported to be infuriated and disappointed over the prolonged detention of two of his kinsmen who have been held far beyond statutory... Read more »
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Liberia: UN Appoints New Force Commander for UNMIL
UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon on Wednesday announced the appointment of Major General Leonard Muriuki Ngondi of Kenya as the Force Commander for the United Nations Mission in... Read more »
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Liberia: 'Notorious' Criminal Killed
Angry residents on Front Street Thursday evening mobbed to 6death a man believed to be a notorious criminal. Read more »
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Liberia: EJ&J Logging Company Licenses Suspended
The Forestry Development Authority (FDA) has suspended the activities of EJ&J Logging Company until it can improve conditions at its concession in River Cess County. Read more »
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Liberia: No Harmful Waste From Milling Operation
The management of the Premier Milling Corporation reported to be the leading producer of flour in the country has clarified that there's no harmful waste from its milling... Read more »
November 28
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Liberia: County Meet Postponed to January
The Ministry of Youth and Sports (MYS) has announced that the 2012/2013 National County Sports Meet will be held in Harper, Maryland County on January 5, 2013, instead of December... Read more »
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Liberia: NPA Master Plan Introduced
The National Port Authority (NPA) has embarked on an ambitious planning process by preparing a National Ports Master Plan. Read more »
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Liberia: Construction Work Finally Resumes
Following months of stoppage in the construction of the Bong Technical College (BTC), contractor has finally resumed work with a new time table set for the college to be completed... Read more »
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Liberia: 'Ellen Adopts TWP's Style of Governance'
Human Rights Lawyer Cllr. Tiawan Gongloe says President Ellen Johnson- Sirleaf has adopted a True Whig Party (TWP) style of governance thereby giving preference to nepotism. Read more »
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Liberia: News' Executive Mansion Reporter's Mother Is Dead
The mother of The NEWS' Executive Mansion Reporter, Mrs. Jumah Sangay Fahngon is dead. Read more »
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Liberia: 'You're Conduits for Transformation'
The Managing Editor of the Inquirer Newspaper says the media serves as one of the major conduits for the transformation of any state or country. Read more »
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Liberia: Bong Legislative Caucus Disappointed
The Bong County Legislative Caucus headed by its Chairman, Bong County District #1 Representative George Sylvester Mulbah has expressed serious disappointment over poor... Read more »
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Liberia: Cellcom Offers Lower Internet Rates
Cellcom GSM, Corporate Communication Strategist Dr. Kimmie Weeks yesterday announced that the company has significantly dropped its tariffs for GPRS/Edge internet. Read more »
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Liberia: Sime Darby Agrees to Pay U.S. One Million
Negotiations between Sime Darby Plantation and residents of communities affected by its operations in Cape Mount County is gaining fruits, as the Malaysian based oil palm producer... Read more »
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Liberia: 'Armed Robbers' Hit Ganta
As the Liberia National Police pursue criminal suspects in Monrovia, it seems that they are escaping to other parts of the country. There are reports from Ganta, Nimba County,... Read more »
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Liberia: Sime Darby Breaks Ground for School in Senii
As part of its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) plan, Sime Darby, the world's largest diversified oil palm company has undertaken a groundbreaking ceremony for the erection of... Read more »
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Liberia: Traditional Council Granted Autonomy Status
The National Traditional Council of Liberia (NTCL) has been granted autonomy status by the government and shall now be referred to as 'The National Council of Chiefs and Elders of... Read more »
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Liberia: Public Smoking Law Weak
A cross-section of Liberians has spoken of the urgent need for the enforcement of public smoking regulations which prohibit the use of tobacco products in public places across... Read more »
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Liberia: Go-Slow At Cocopa Rubber Plantation
Workers at Cocopa Rubber Plantation in Nimba County have once again laid down their tools on claims that the Management is unfairly treating them. Read more »
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Liberia: Justice Minister On Prison Over Crowdedness
With the high number of pre trial detainees at the Monrovia Central Prison, Justice Ministry has expressed concern about the large number of youth sent to jail for minor crimes. Read more »
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Liberia: Market Women Appeal for Govt Support
The Acting Superintendent and Table Director of the Old Road Joe Bar Market, Julia Barney has called on the Liberian government to quickly intervene in renovating the unfinished... Read more »
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Liberia: YMCA Mute On George Bush's One Million Book Donation
The Young Men Christian Association (YMCA) of Liberia says it is not authorized to disclose information regarding the donation of one million textbooks by former United States... Read more »
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